NFL Rules Committee Makes The Packers Better

I hope every Green Bay Packer fan is rejoicing about the new kickoff rules installed by the NFL.  I wonder if Shawn Slocum had a hand in telling the committee to make these things happen so less people will call for Slocum's job because it's one unit the Packers special teams cannot screw up.  Honestly, if anyone made out better in this deal other than the Packers, let me know.

In case you missed it on SportsCenter or anywhere else, the new rules state kickoffs will now begin from the 35 yard line and the NFL expects to have less collisions on kickoffs avoiding dangerous situations. A lot of people are pissed off about the new rule, and I cannot blame them. If a team was paying a return specialist like Leon Washington, I would be pretty mad. But I got 99 problems, and this ain't one of them. I couldn't love this rule more.



The Packers have to face three dangerous returners in the North Division. They deal with guys like Stefan Logan, Percy Harvin, and Devin Hester who have the ability to house a kickoff.  Now, we do not have to worry about their average kickoff squad missing tackles and giving teams starting field possession at the 35 yard line.  Mason Crosby should be able to drill most kicks deep into endzone tempting teams to take it out maybe seven yards deep.

The other rule change in case you're wondering is no longer teams will need to challenge calls on touchdowns. All scoring plays will be subjected to a booth review, just like college football. I love this for the Packers too because we all know Mike McCarthy can be a wildcard with the challenge flag, sometimes not always in the good way. So if you are Packer fan and mad about the rule changes, don't be.  Everyone at Lambeau is celebrating.

-Charlie.