According to Rizzi, some teams have additional ideas, and that part of the proposal will likely be rewritten, with different rules for how the kickoff team can line up, and put before owners in May.

I am so fortunate." RIZZI ZIPPED THROUGH coaching milestones at a young age. He was special teams coordinator and defensive line coach at New Haven at 24, the team's defensive coordinator at 26 ...

“We’re going to bring more excitement back,’’ Rizzi said. "The two things that ... formational adjustment – blockers and tacklers line up across from each other at the 40 yard line ...

New Orleans Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi agrees that major changes should be in store this offseason. After a loss at Tamp Bay in Sunday’s season finale, the Saints (5-12) are coming off ...

PALM BEACH, Fla. — No taking a mental break on kickoff returns this year, Marvin. A source tells 9NEWS NFL owners are expected to pass an amendment to their dynamic kickoff play that will bring ...

And Darren Rizzi took up the job ... At the 3:40 mark in the first quarter, the Packers’ O-line gave enough free space to Jordan Love, who then passed to RB Josh Jacobs. Saints’ LB Pete ...

That’s the biggest reason.” Rizzi said historically, onside kicks were recovered 10% to 12% of the time. Now that members of the kicking team are severely restricted in how they can line up and attack ...