Overtime rules in the NFL are a subject of disagreement among coaches.

• NFL owners will evaluate plans ensuring that each team has a chance to possess the ball in overtime.
• After Kansas City defeated Buffalo in the playoffs, a touchdown on the first possession in overtime sparked a debate.
• Kansas City coach Andy Reid stated, "I'm not precisely certain about my team's playoff performance due to the rule."

John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens, Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs, and Sean McDermott of the Buffalo Bills have expressed their opinions on the new overtime rule.

McDermott expressed a desire for change at the NFL's annual meetings on Monday.

NFL owners will discuss proposals to allow both teams to have possession of the ball during extra time, sparked by a contentious overtime finish in the playoff game between the Chiefs and the Bills.

Under the current regulation, commonly referred to as Rule 16, a team can retain possession of the ball during extra play unless the receiving team scores a touchdown on the opening kickoff. If the opening drive results in a field goal, the opposing team has the chance to equal or surpass the score with a touchdown. In the event of a turnover, the first team to score wins.

The Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles have suggested that both teams should have possession of the ball in overtime, regardless of whether a touchdown is scored on the first possession. On the other hand, the Tennessee Titans have proposed that the team that scores a touchdown on the opening drive would also need a two-point conversion to win.

For 12 years, the rule has been in place for the playoffs. In 2012, the league changed the format to the regular season. To modify the rule further, 24 out of 32 NFL owners must approve amending Rule 16.

Harbaugh, the Ravens coach, joked that he tries to avoid overtime as much as possible.

But then he got serious.

Harbaugh stated that he is not in favor of them, adding plays at the end of the game is not the solution, and extending games is not the answer.

Kansas City coach Reid smiled when asked about the rule. He remembered the Chiefs' 2019 overtime loss to the Patriots in the playoffs, where the Patriots won the coin toss and eliminated the Chiefs after an opening drive touchdown. However, he also recalled the Chiefs' January win over the Bills, where they were the beneficiaries of Rule 16.

Reid, chairman of the coaches subcommittee, stated, "I'm not entirely certain about my position regarding NFL rule changes. I've witnessed it function effectively in both directions. It currently operates as we have it."

Atlanta Falcons CEO Rich McKay, who chairs the NFL's Competition Committee, stated that data and analytics support a change to Rule 16. He pointed out that since the current rule was introduced, there have been 12 postseason overtimes, with the team that won the coin toss winning 10 times. Seven of those victories occurred on the first drive, including the Chiefs' win over the Bills in January.

McKay stated that obtaining 24 votes on Tuesday would be challenging and a "significant obstacle to overcome the first time."

Also, don’t forget about defense.

Lovie Smith, the Houston Texans head coach, stated to CNBC that there is a defense on the other side of the ball. He explained that when the ball is kicked off, it can be taken away and a score can be made, resulting in a win. This is why these rules have been in place for an extended period of time.

He added, nonetheless, "But I believe change is also beneficial."