Saints' coach Payton suggests simplifying kickoff rule to avoid reversion to touchback.

New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has voiced concerns over the NFL's new kickoff rule, suggesting potential tweaks. He believes the 35-yard line should be a penalty, and the three different starting spots should be simplified to one. Payton fears the current rule might lead teams to revert to the touchback and cause the same issues it was designed to address.

August 03, 2024
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