One of the newest and most controversial changes implemented this offseason was the kickoff rule allowing teams to fair catch the ball and start at their 25. During Movin’ The Chains with Jim Miller and Pat Kirwan, both Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and owner Art Rooney II were asked about the rule. Tomlin was asked if special teams coordinator Danny Smith might tip his hand about how the Steelers will approach kickoffs during the preseason.
“I can’t speak for everyone, but that old warhorse will not,” Tomlin said, laughing. “You won’t see anything from Danny Smith.