Originally posted by PackMan97
Prereq - Add hang time vs distance slider like punters have for kickoffs ![](/images/game/forum/smileys/smile.gif)
Not sure which of these would be finesse and boomer. I lean toward soaring kickoff for boomer because you just want to kick it high without much finesse while the deep kickoff is definitely more of an accuracy thing. Also, there are enough "field goal" bonuses with Laces Out, Calm Nerves, Automatic, Big Boot, On a Roll, etc...and so few options for kickoffs.
??? Kicker - Soaring Kickoff
The Soaring Kickoff skill gives the K a bonus to kick velocity of hign-angle kicks. This skill causes the ball to have a longer hang time and allow the coverage team to get downfield.
Additional Levels: Increases the bonus to kick velocity on high-angle kicks.
THOUGHTS: Basically, hang time for kickers. The goal is to give the coverage team more time to get downfield and make a hit with the goal of more returns and less touchbacks...and more interesting special teams play.
??? Kicker - Deep Kickoff
The Deep Kickoff skill increases the accuracy of a deep kickoff. This skill increases the chance that a kickoff will land in the last 5 yards of the endzone without going out of bounds, forcing returners to decide if they want to take a touchback or have a longer return.
THOUGHTS: Basically, try and force a return man deep into the EZ and either return it or take the touchback. The thought is to convert the 80+ yard and 70-75 yard kicks into 75-79 yard kicks instead and have the decision to return the ball in the hands of the returner but from a less than optimal position.
Returner - Escape Artist
This skill gives a kick or punt returner a bonus to avoiding tackles immediately after he catches the ball. This skill is particularly useful against teams with great special teams.
THOUGHTS - The is basically the counter to hang time and soaring kickoff. The returner is able to do a quick move and avoid the tacklers that are right on top of him when he catches the ball.+1000
Hang time definitely needs to be re-evaluated.