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Message: <blockquote data-quote="OldSchool101" data-source="post: 1065367" data-attributes="member: 10086">I agree. I know our staff sometimes likes to press using a starting WR to handle Returns. However several things have evolved. First when we walked JA Nixon solidified his role as a starting Perimeter CB. He did a good job overall after switching roles from the Slot role. Our depth at Perimeter CB is currently our weakest link imo. Unless we have plans to bring someone in idk. I would not have Nixon or Valentine fielding KR, I think it’s bordering on irresponsible unless we bring in another Veteran CB.The KR rule changes to spot a Touchback at the 35 yard line. It’s essentially a 5 yard penalty off last years 30 yard spot.  The best teams last year were in that ~32 yard average start position.My guess is we will see more Kicks aiming for the 2-4 yard line. The average KR in 2024 was 27.6 yards. The leader All Pro-1 was 33 yards. Dropping a KO at the 2-3 yard line is ideal.  It’s a -5 yard statistical advantage. That infers that the number of Returns will increase and with it, the number of potential injuries.</blockquote>

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