No surprises: The new kickoff rule crafted by NFL special teams coordinators would allow teams to attempt an onside kick only when trailing in the fourth quarter — and require them to declare it in advance, per sources. Language still being finalized and owners must approve.
If the kickoff team declares they’re attempting an onside kick, they potentially could be allowed to utilize an unbalanced (6x4) formation, raising odds of recovery. Just 5.2% were recovered in 2023 and there just two surprise onside kicks, thanks largely to run-ups being banned.
@TomPelissero @thomasmorstead I’d rather they do away with it! Having to give the opposing team a ‘heads up’? Give me a f’ing break!
@TomPelissero @thomasmorstead What happened to the sport I loved
@TomPelissero @thomasmorstead #ScottFrost and the @HuskerFootball team beat Northwestern with this rule @HuskGuys @GoBigRedCast
@TomPelissero @thomasmorstead Definitely great to see that the NFL is trying to make this work once again, the dip in Success and Attempts last year was noted heavily.
@TomPelissero @thomasmorstead How is it possible that the XFL had infinitely better special teams rules than the NFL?