This is true, but my concern is the accuracy. Rookies are going to make bad decisions, misread defenses, turn the ball over, etc. But #1 draft pick QB's should absolutely not be consistently missing their target by several yards.
My understanding was they were trying to bridge the gap to where there are meaningful kickoff returns AND few injuries. The good news is I think the are doing ok on the injury part. But as for the kickoff being a relevant or exciting play again, I haven't seen it.
Wasn't that already the case though with the previous kickoff system? It's just that kicks were rarely being returned anymore. But I'm not sure that this new system has actually improved anything.