Michael Clay: 'We have to use this new kickoff return as a weapon'

Owen Boyle

"Special teams is all about adapting to new things."

That's what Special Teams Coordinator Michael Clay said when he met with reporters on Thursday during the Eagles' offseason training program.

Clay and 31 other special teams coordinators are adapting to the biggest adjustment the league has seen in years - the new kickoff rule.

The league voted on and approved a new kickoff rule fo