A lot of attention is being given to a rejuvenated return game regarding the NFL going with a new hybrid kickoff rule that mirrors the XFL. And for good reason.
Kickoffs in the league have dwindled mightily in both impact and production as the league focused on player safety which negated a lot of return attempts as touchbacks became the norm. The new hybrid rule considers both player safety and production, thus it was easy to see why Las Vegas Raiders special teams coordinator Tom McMahon was so animated talking about all the variables two weeks ago.