Would Shanahan like the new overtime rule added for the regular season, too?
Shanahan: I would like it for the regular season as well as the playoffs. Some people just want it just for the playoffs because they don’t want the additional snaps added to the game, because of injury. The way I look at it, if you use it through the playoffs, you might as well use it during the regular season, but either way I think it’s a good first step. Are coaches more apt to kick off in overtime under the new rule, or will coaches still always want the football? Shanahan: I think it could go either way. A lot depends on the wind, what type of defense you have, what type of offense. Obviously, if you score, you score a touchdown, the game is over with. So I think, ultimately, with a good offense, you believe you can score and end the game right then and there. Also depends on your field goal kicker and how good he is. So I think there are some variables in there that could go either way. Are there any other changes he would like to see the owners vote on and pass? Shanahan: I’ve
