The shorter kickoffs that got so much attention at the start of this season look like they could be in place next season, too, according to sources. The NFL would like to wait two seasons to see the full effects of the shorter kickoff and if it has accomplished what the league wants, which is to reduce the number of injuries and make the game safer. The competition committee is expected to take up the issue again this offseason, but chances are it wants a larger sample size of games before it decides whether to make the kickoff change permanent. Thus, the shorter kicks are likely to be back for one more season -- at least. Source: ESPN
