Kickoff proposal would address NFL teams 'content to get the ball at the 25 yard line'

ORLANDO, FLA. — Bubba Ventrone was not a fan going into last season with the way the NFL was changing rules regarding kickoffs.

At that time, the Browns special teams coordinator was critical of a new rule for the 2023 season that gave the return team a chance to get the ball at their own 25 on a fair catch between the goal line and their own 25. The reason for the rule was, according to the NFL, based in players' safety, which Ventrone disputed at that time.

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