The Kansas City Chiefs are considering removing kicker Harrison Butker from kickoff duties due to new rules regarding kickoffs. These rules require balls kicked into the 'landing zone' to be returned, resulting in more action and potential tackles for kickers.
Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub discussed the strategy of getting the ball on the ground away from returners to allow defenders to pursue it, reducing Butker's need to make tackles. Safety Justin Reid is identified as an emergency kicker option to improve kickoff coverage.