The recent NFL kickoff rule change, allowing for a fair catch to be ruled a touchback and placed at the 25-yard line. There’s been a lot of pushback to the rule from special teams coaches and Steelers receiver Gunner Olszewski came out against the rule this week. Now, former Steelers linebacker Vince Williams is the latest to criticize the rule, saying it’ll hurt players like him who cut their teeth on special teams before becoming a member of the defense.
The recent NFL kickoff rule is disappointing. Late round special teamers will have a hard time proving their worth.