FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, who has been a vocal opponent to NFL rule changes regarding kickoffs, cited last week’s concussion sustained by Denver Broncos cornerback Kayvon Webster when discussing how altering rules in hopes of producing more touchbacks doesn’t eliminate concussions.
“I’d say last week was a good example of some of the big proponents of ‘we want more touchbacks.’ We saw a pretty big concussed play with a touchback,” Belichick said at the end of his Friday news conference, when asked how a rule change to spot the ball at the 25 on touchbacks this season has affected play this season.