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It doesn't have to be an exception. The rule could be changed to "a kick untouched by R that enters the EZ is a touch back." You shouldn't be rewarding R by attempting but failing to catch a kick. If they muff a kick and the ball stops at the 1, K can get an easy score or R is going to be really backed up. If the K muffs the ball closer to the EZ and it goes in, now they get the ball at the 20? Perhaps a rule change makes sense.
That being said. Usually, a good back judge can keep the coaches and fans from wanting a TD by shutting this play down before it is "recovered." As such, this is certainly a low priority for a rule change, but not necessarily a bad idea.
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