They better not or else my Bears lose an important piece to the team (Devin Hester returning for TDs). Not to mention if they do get rid of kick-offs, I can't imagine how else a football game will start; its not the same if they do the Coin flip and that team gets the ball on whatever yard line (most likely 20).

I say if they want to reduce the number of injuries caused on kickoffs, then reduce the number of players that can be on the field on the kickoffs.
 
That or do what teams do during a punt. Have most players on both sides line up close to the line of schrimage, have 3 or 4 "gunners" run down to get the guy who will receive the ball, and have the player develop like a punt play. You will most likely reduce full speed collisons between the players (that is most likely the chief reason why there is a demand for kickoff reform).

I for one am sick and tired these "player safety" demands. If your going to play football, then you KNOW that you are most likely are going to injured at one point during your career. Not to mention I'm sure these athletes have some outstanding Medical insurance policy that the NFL provides to them.

I'm wondering if Rugby players have similar demands, cause I've never heard any uproar for Rugby player safety.

I really hope they keep them. Kick offs can affect the outcome of a game and really increase the excitement of the fans watching. I always love watching a kick off return for a touchdown and to see if the ball carrier will fumble it away to the opposition. I have seen a few games that looked to be over only to be dramatically affected by a kick returner messing up and giving the opponents great field position late in a game. Well I like it as long as its not happening to the team I am cheering for of course. 

I do think player safety is important, but its football. Football isn't meant to be played soft. Those players know that.