Brandon Aubrey thinks soccer background will absolutely help with new kickoffs

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Brandon Aubrey thinks soccer background will “absolutely” help with new kickoffs
By Josh Alper
Published May 3, 2024

The NFL has adopted new procedures for kickoffs this season and Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey thinks he’s positioned to take advantage of them.

Aubrey was a soccer player in college before leading the league in made field goals as a rookie in 2023 and he thinks that background is going to “absolutely” help him make the most of the change in kickoffs.

Aubrey said he loves the rule and believes it is “gonna save my leg and give me a chance to go out there and hit some unique balls.”

More: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profo...ickoffs?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
 
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This quote is interesting -- “Hang time is a little less important and not being able to move until it’s caught, so we’re in the workshop — don’t wanna really give too much away."

I didn't think about the lack of a need for hang time, but since the coverage team can't move until the ball hits the returner, you can kick it lower and with some spin or curve on it. It might be best with Aubrey's leg to just go ahead and kick it out of the end zone, but then the opponent gets it at the 30. If he can hit it with some slice or spin and it bounces into the end zone, the opponent gets it at the 20.
 
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