In the ever-evolving world of the National Football League (NFL), coaches and players are constantly on their toes to adapt to rule changes.
Recently, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid came forward in his Monday press conference revealing not only his acceptance but also his sheer enthusiasm for the new alterations.
“Change is a constant with the NFL,” Reid began. “In fact, it’s a part of life. It’s different, and I’m not afraid of changes, never really have been.”
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Asserting that the recent modifications were going to stir excitement, Reid further commented, “This is different, it looks like it’s going to be exciting, I’m fired up to see how it looks as long as it goes in our direction.”
Dave Toub, the special teams coordinator, was also mentioned in Reid’s conference. Acclaimed for his proactive approach, Toub jumped into studying the new rules to try and find an edge.
“He’s worked with the guys,” Reid said of Toub. “We can only use bags, but at least you get an idea of angles, distances, what the kickers have to do. He jumped right in with it, it’s obviously going to take some time to learn and there’s no better time than right now.”
Several of their returner options could be crucial in implementing the new kickoff strategy. Among them, the former rugby player Louis Rees-Zammit stands out for his agility and hefty track record.
