Can’t quite grasp the NFL’s most recent rule change when it comes to kickoffs?
You’re likely not alone.
But leave it to Las Vegas Raiders special teams boss Tom McMahon to break it down in layman’s terms. The long-time special teams coach provides neat context on the league moving the dead ball spot on touchbacks to the 35-yard line.
“I think the biggest change is last year there were 2,800 kickoffs and 2,000 or more touchbacks. So, there’s 900 returns or about 850,” McMahon began when asked about the biggest change on special teams that’ll affect the Raiders after the team’s mandatory minicamp session this past Tuesday.