Devin Hester, the Pro Football Hall of Fame's first-ever inductee as primarily a returner, enjoys seeing the NFL make changes to its kickoff rules. He says he would've been 'first ballot' if he ran in them today.
Super Bowl winner Kurt Warner enjoys some of the elements that the latest tweaks to the NFL’s dynamic kickoff rule provide, but he also believes they’re far from perfect.
Warner suggested that the changes to kickoffs ultimately provide too much of a competitive edge to offenses.
"I do enjoy watching kickoff returns again… but did NFL Competition Committee take into consideration how good kickers are now???" the two-time NFL MVP asked on X. "Drives need to be like 15 yards on average to get into FG range… seems to be skewing things even more for the offense!! I think everything should be earned… not given!"
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NFL analyst Kurt Warner speaks during a recording during the Pro Football HOF Centennial Class of 2020 enshrinement ceremonies on August 7, 2021 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, in Canton, OH. (MSA/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The dynamic kickoff rule was implemented before the start of the 2024 season. The new directive created a landing zone between the end zone and the 20-yard line. Players from each team wait between the 30- and 40-yard lines for the ball to be received or downed.
In Week 1 of the 2024 season, teams returned 75.6% of kickoffs — the highest rate in any week since the 2010 season.
Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson (4) carries the football for a kickoff return against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on Sept. 14, 2025. (Sam Navarro/Imagn Images)
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