tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520174988635448492.post7015523490776008196..comments2023-09-01T10:05:18.800-04:00Comments on Broncos Zone: Say Farewell To Kickoff ReturnsJon Heathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002704423398267368noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520174988635448492.post-822723723748400822011-03-22T23:43:05.078-04:002011-03-22T23:43:05.078-04:00You are correct that there will be fewer returns, ...You are correct that there will be fewer returns, but I don't see that as a particularly negative outcome.<br /><br />Some teams will still choose a shorter kick in an effort to make something happen, like a turnover or negative yards.<br /><br />Not every kicker will hit the end zone, even in Denver. Even 65 plus yards is a good poke.<br /><br />There are so many flags on kickoffs, it has gotten boring anyway. It won't have much of a negative impact, IMO.arefereehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04123542408640352502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520174988635448492.post-22744699866285796242011-03-22T20:41:21.484-04:002011-03-22T20:41:21.484-04:00I don't know about that, ref. We'll find o...I don't know about that, ref. We'll find out I guess.Jon Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08002704423398267368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520174988635448492.post-8826892564549271052011-03-22T16:36:14.803-04:002011-03-22T16:36:14.803-04:00Much ado about nothing.
Prior to 1994, the kickof...Much ado about nothing.<br /><br />Prior to 1994, the kickoffs were from the 35. There were still plenty of returns then.<br /><br />In fact, prior to 1974, the kickoffs were from the 40 yard line.<br /><br />Even though today's kickers are stronger, in some cases, when you're not facing Devin Hester, it is better to kick it a little shorter and encourage a run back and stop them short of the 20.<br /><br />That will still be the case, even in games in Denver at altitude.arefereenoreply@blogger.com