As the Chiefs consider letting safety Justin Reid handle kickoffs instead of kicker Harrison Butker, Broncos coach Sean Payton expressed concerns about the approach. Special teams coordinators are practicing new rules where players must remain still until the ball is caught on kickoffs.
The rules may lead to strategic changes throughout the season, with potential new kick scenarios. Payton emphasizes the importance of timing and decision-making when it comes to fielding kickoffs. The adjustments will require significant time commitment during training camps and practice weeks.