Multiple NFL coaches haven't been in favor of the league's new kickoff rule, and one special teams standout says the league's reasoning behind the rule change is hypocritical.
New England Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater, who has been selected to the Pro Bowl 10 times in 15 years for his special teams work, told reporters Wednesday he understands new kickoff rule, where any fair catch will be placed at the 25-yard line, is meant to improve player safety. However, Slater is "just not convinced that our league is always going to do what's in the best interest of our players.