It appears a debate within the Broncos is unfolding.
Whether the NFL’s new kickoff guidelines are a positive or negative for the sport depends on who you ask.
“The rules are good to keep everybody healthy,” receiver Isaiah McKenzie said.
“If I had to choose,” countered safety Justin Simmons, “I would say I’m more not a fan.”
That difference of opinion was the backdrop at Dove Valley for last week’s mandatory minicamp as the Broncos, and every NFL team, prepare to face a new reality when covering and returning kickoffs. First-year Broncos special teams coach Tom McMahon said: “We’re just in the beginning stage.