49ers’ special teams coach unsure new kickoff rule improves player safety
Jun 4, 2023 at 2:20 AM
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San Francisco special teams coordinator Brian Schneider is not so sure the NFL's new kickoff rule will actually do anything for player safety. The stated purpose of the rule, which encourages kickoff returners to fair catch the ball by spotting the ball on the 25 after fair catches, is to reduce the number of concussions [more]
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