NFL's kickoff rule change will provide exciting chances for Saints star returner Rashid Shaheed
The NFL made a massive change to special teams on Tuesday. They approved some noteworthy adjustments to kickoffs, and every player will have to take notice. With the change on the horizon, Rashid Shaheed may get more unique opportunities to return kicks for New Orleans. That's awesome news for the Saints. Shaheed is arguably the […]
The NFL made a massive change to special teams on Tuesday. They approved some noteworthy adjustments to kickoffs, and every player will have to take notice.
With the change on the horizon, Rashid Shaheed may get more unique opportunities to return kicks for New Orleans.
That's awesome news for the Saints.
Shaheed is arguably the best returner in football. He was a Pro Bowl PR/KR last season, and he is only improving. Shaheed is a dynamic athlete that is a spark plug on special teams and offense.
The new rule effectively allows more opportunities for returns and avoids injuries more often. Injuries were a key part of why the league wanted to adjust kickoffs because those have risen in recent years. That is no surprise when you have athletes running full speed, colliding with each other in pursuit of tackles and blocks.
Check out the new-look kickoffs below.
Shaheed and the Saints will need to take advantage of the major change.
The New Orleans Saints have their first position battle for the 2024 season already
They are ready to go.
