Monday, March 21, 2011

NFL owners to review touchback change

NFL owners to review touchback change: "NEW ORLEANS -- The NFL competition committee's controversial proposal to change the rules governing kickoffs remained a work in progress Monday, with the chance that any new rule will continue to place the ball at the 20-yard line on touchbacks, rather than the 25, as first considered."

NFL set to vote on touchback changes

NFL set to vote on touchback changes: "NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- NFL competition committee chairman Rich McKay says moving kickoffs up to the 35-yard line and bringing touchbacks out to the 25 have spurred 'healthy discussions' among coaches and general managers."

Hester, Bears don't want kickoffs moved to 35-yard line

Hester, Bears don't want kickoffs moved to 35-yard line: "Devin Hester and the Chicago Bears don't want to see any changes to the league's kickoff rules. The NFL competition committee is meeting on Monday in Florida to propose a host of rules changes, one of which being the plan to move kickoffs up to the 35-yard line from the 30."