The NFL’s new touchback rule has left a few key figures of the Patriots’ special teams unhappy, including specials teams coordinator Cam Achord.
Speaking to reporters Friday in a video call, Achord became the latest member of the organization to voice his displeasure over the new rule, which allows kick returners to call for a fair catch on kicks inside the 25-yard line and move the ball out to the 25-yard line.
“Since you asked the question, I think it’s a terrible rule. Let’s just start with that,” Achord said when asked if the team’s made any adjustments to its kickoff approach.