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<blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 779150"><p>On the subject of returns, we've been conditioned to overlook the KO return position as marginalized by past rule changes that put an inordiante number of balls in the end zone while the 25 yard line touchback placement served as a deterrent to running back those kicks. And when KOs are run back, changes to the blocking rules and enforcement of those rules have made the long return an endangered species.</p><p></p><p>Some voices have advocated eliminating the KO altogether as a boring exercise that ends in a touchback or penalty an inordinate percentage of the time while certainly not elimiating the injury concern.</p><p></p><p>The NFL went the other way in revitalizing the play:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.packerforum.com/threads/training-camp-position-battles.79280/page-11#" target="_blank">https://www.packerforum.com/threads/training-camp-position-battles.79280/page-11#</a></p><p></p><p>Note that the KO team can no longer get a 5 yard running start before the kick, having to line up within one yard of the LOS. On the other side of the ball, at least 8 players must be within the 10 - 25 yards off the LOS (15 yard "set-up" zone) whereas before they could be anywhere past 10 yards from the LOS.</p><p></p><p>As noted in the link, the idea is to make tackler/blocker collisions less violent and nearer the LOS.</p><p></p><p>I see the intent and what will be the result as a net advantage to the return team. The KO team not getting a running start is the overwighted consideration, adding a couple of tenths to anybody's time to the receiver if unimpeded, and he's still going to be impeded and easier to block as he approaches the 10 yard buffer at lower speed. The returners should get a few more yards of free run before encountering resistance.</p><p></p><p>So, the KO return position should be less of an afterthought. Montgomery? Probably unless he regains #1 back status. I see that #1 back job going to Williams as the most complete run/catch/block option. His gradual improvement in patience and timing running the ball through the course of last season suggests more upside.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HardRightEdge, post: 779150"] On the subject of returns, we've been conditioned to overlook the KO return position as marginalized by past rule changes that put an inordiante number of balls in the end zone while the 25 yard line touchback placement served as a deterrent to running back those kicks. And when KOs are run back, changes to the blocking rules and enforcement of those rules have made the long return an endangered species. Some voices have advocated eliminating the KO altogether as a boring exercise that ends in a touchback or penalty an inordinate percentage of the time while certainly not elimiating the injury concern. The NFL went the other way in revitalizing the play: [URL]https://www.packerforum.com/threads/training-camp-position-battles.79280/page-11#[/URL] Note that the KO team can no longer get a 5 yard running start before the kick, having to line up within one yard of the LOS. On the other side of the ball, at least 8 players must be within the 10 - 25 yards off the LOS (15 yard "set-up" zone) whereas before they could be anywhere past 10 yards from the LOS. As noted in the link, the idea is to make tackler/blocker collisions less violent and nearer the LOS. I see the intent and what will be the result as a net advantage to the return team. The KO team not getting a running start is the overwighted consideration, adding a couple of tenths to anybody's time to the receiver if unimpeded, and he's still going to be impeded and easier to block as he approaches the 10 yard buffer at lower speed. The returners should get a few more yards of free run before encountering resistance. So, the KO return position should be less of an afterthought. Montgomery? Probably unless he regains #1 back status. I see that #1 back job going to Williams as the most complete run/catch/block option. His gradual improvement in patience and timing running the ball through the course of last season suggests more upside. [/QUOTE]
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