Syndication: The Record
The Giants have tinkered with different things throughout training camp as they prepare for the NFL’s new kickoff rules, but special teams coordinator Michael Ghobrial has done his best to keep things simple.
“I think everybody has this notion that you can do so much with this kickoff return scheme, and you’re drawing up, I mean, for example, I’ve drawn up 50 returns,” he said.
“Now, does that mean that I’ll be able to have all 50 come into action? I don’t believe so. I think, ultimately, the foundational piece of your kickoff return scheme has to start simple. I think a lot of people will be simple to start in preseason, and that will ultimately tell you how complex you can get with your scheme in a few games.”
Ghobrial’s very first opportunity to test some of these returns (as well as his own kickoffs) against another team and another coordinator will come next week.
Outside of the Hall of Fame Game, this will be the earliest insight into how teams may attack the new rules.
