Justin Reid says he'll handle kickoffs...

[Stewie]

I watch his interview with Chris Long where he talked about this. Here is an article about it.

The NFL kickoff will be different in 2024 since the league's competition committee added new rules this offseason.

These new rules came to be because touchbacks became more expected on kickoff returns than actual returns themselves. The rules incentivize action and returns -- and tackling -- will be more important than ever, particularly on the last line of defense for the kicking team.

That's why the back-to-back Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs have decided to insert safety Justin Reid as their new kickoff man. He filled in for kicker Harrison Butker in this capacity at different moments in the 2022 and 2023 seasons because of injury. Reid went 1 of 2 on extra points in Week 1 of the 2022 season at the Arizona Cardinals, a 44-21 Chiefs victory. His seven career kickoffs have traveled an average of 63.6 yards, and Reid has recorded five touchbacks.

"The advantage for us is that if I'm doing the job, which is what we're planning on doing, then I can fill that last gap, so it makes it a little bit easier, and nobody needs to win two gaps," Reid said on the "Green Light with Chris Long" podcast on Tuesday. "We're in a great place with it. Although I know he [Butker] can make some tackles, I think he's excited to preserve himself, and we can use him where we really need him, which is those fourth-quarter situations to go nail a 60-yard field goal and win the game. It would be devastating to try and trot a guy out there who's still nicked up from trying to make a tackle in the second quarter."

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ch...ive-with-move/

[cdcox]

I don't see this rule persisting more than a few years if a rash of kicker injuries occur. I'm glad the Chiefs are preparing, but if the strategy of the new rule involves weighing risk of not injuring your kicker, it's an inherently dumb rule.

[Chief Pagan]

Originally Posted by TwistedChief

Do you have any idea how much more exciting this is going to make the game? And how the Chiefs will likely benefit by being ahead of the curve?

Is your life so boring that you’ve fallen in love with touchbacks? Can you point out on the doll where Butker touched you?

I don't like touchbacks.

I'm waiting to see how it plays out, but I doubt I will like new rule either.

I don't feel kickoffs are some sacred thing. If the NFL doesn't like them or the injuries, just freaking get rid of them already.

We can get rid of the single point attempt also. TD's are 7 points unless you want to go for two.

[Chief Pagan]

Originally Posted by cdcox

I don't see this rule persisting more than a few years if a rash of kicker injuries occur. I'm glad the Chiefs are preparing, but if the strategy of the new rule involves weighing risk of not injuring your kicker, it's an inherently dumb rule.

From what I know about the rule, it sounds rather tricky to ref as far as who can move when.

Surely nothing controversial is going to come out of that with flag/no flags.

[BigRedChief]

As he should. That last man needs to make a tackle to save a TD, who do you want that to be? Butler or Reid?

**** Butker getting injured trying to make a tackle.

[Bump]

Originally Posted by TribalElder

Reid has been a historically great signing

3 year deal 2 years down so far

2 years and 2 Super Bowls

he has the chance to go 3 for 3 and lay claim to the best free agent safety signing in NFL history

plus he kicks it

just all around good dude

absolutely a fantastic signing

[Bob Dole]

Originally Posted by Chief Pagan

I don't like touchbacks.

I'm waiting to see how it plays out, but I doubt I will like new rule either.

I don't feel kickoffs are some sacred thing. If the NFL doesn't like them or the injuries, just freaking get rid of them already.

We can get rid of the single point attempt also. TD's are 7 points unless you want to go for two.

So basically, remove the foot from football?

[ThyKingdomCome15]

Butker hurt his ankle bad last on a kickoff. I'm fine with this for more than one reason.

[TwistedChief]

Originally Posted by Chief Pagan

I don't like touchbacks.

I'm waiting to see how it plays out, but I doubt I will like new rule either.

I don't feel kickoffs are some sacred thing. If the NFL doesn't like them or the injuries, just freaking get rid of them already.

We can get rid of the single point attempt also. TD's are 7 points unless you want to go for two.

What wouldn't you like about a new part of the game that makes it more exciting and strategic? Is it just the change that bothers you?

I don't understand.

[Bump]

Originally Posted by Chief Pagan

I don't like touchbacks.

I'm waiting to see how it plays out, but I doubt I will like new rule either.

I don't feel kickoffs are some sacred thing. If the NFL doesn't like them or the injuries, just freaking get rid of them already.

We can get rid of the single point attempt also. TD's are 7 points unless you want to go for two.

nah, keep the extra point attempt. That would be stupid.

[Nickhead]

you don't need a strong leg now for kickoffs.

you DO need a strong leg for field goals.

it only makes sense.

[Coochie liquor]

Originally Posted by Kman34

I wish I had a Butler.. I'd make him do my laundry..

I’ll have one for the next 2 weeks in Jamaica!

[Pasta Little Brioni]

You'll all be the first to bitch once some shit team runs one back Guaranteed

[Coogs]

Originally Posted by Chief Pagan

I don't like touchbacks.

I'm waiting to see how it plays out, but I doubt I will like new rule either.

I don't feel kickoffs are some sacred thing. If the NFL doesn't like them or the injuries, just freaking get rid of them already.

We can get rid of the single point attempt also. TD's are 7 points unless you want to go for two.

A missed (blocked) extra point was a pretty big play in the last game we won.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

So lame as ****.

Black alternative uniforms! Coming next

[tredadda]

Curious how this extra utility for Reid will impact his upcoming contract negotiations.