NFL can’t revise the onside kick fast enough for Dan Campbell: Analysis
Associated PressOn Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. Bringing back surprise onside kicks would benefit coaches like Campbell, who aren’t afraid to take risks. “I wish I hadn’t done it.” The Bills knew it was coming because teams must declare an onside kick and can only try it in the fourth quarter under the league’s overhauled kickoff rules. NFL executive Troy Vincent said last week the competition committee has to consider options to revive the onside kick because it has become “a dead play.” The league made dynamic changes to the kickoff rules in the offseason to bring back returns. And I think our coaches, they can be creative enough to come up with a good solid, competitive play to bring some excitement back in those situations.” There’s no telling how many onside kicks someone like Campbell would try if the element of surprise returned.
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