Patriots Star Slater Accuses NFL of Hypocrisy on New Kickoff Rule
- Matthew Slater, Patriots team captain, says the NFL's new kickoff rule change is not truly for player safety.
- Slater believes the NFL will eventually try to eliminate kickoffs altogether.
- The league claims concussion rates will drop 15% due to the rule, but Slater disagrees with their reasoning.
- Other NFL players and coaches also oppose the new rule, saying it makes the game less exciting.
- Slater says the NFL does not always act in players' best interests, citing things like Thursday night games, artificial turf, and obstacles to disability benefits.