EAGAN, Minn. — Vikings Special Teams Coordinator Mike Priefer on Wednesday said he was “very honored to be a part” of the committee that met in New York with NFL leadership to iron out a new kickoff rule for 2018.
The new rule was passed last week by NFL Owners at the Annual Spring Meeting.
Priefer said he believes the changes will add safety measures and keep what coaches believe are important plays in the game.
“I thought the owners were great,” Priefer said. “I thought [Falcons President and CEO] Rich McKay, head of the competition committee, did a great job.