NFL commissioner Roger Goodell highlighted the new kickoff rules' effectiveness, noting an increase in returns and lower injury rates, signaling safety improvements and excitement for upcoming changes.
"With that increase in returns, it's giving us more data to determine whether we can do it more safely. It actually is incredibly promising. We're seeing lower impacts that have led to less severe injuries and less number of injuries." Goodell stated.
"I think what we'll see ultimately is a change in the offseason. Once we know it's a safer play, it will encourage more kickoffs. That could happen in a couple of ways."
Goodell mentioned the prospect of the Super Bowl being held outside the U.S., saying, "We've always traditionally tried to play a Super Bowl in an NFL city... that's sort of a reward for the cities that have NFL franchises."
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