In the league of mine that rewards return yardage points, I don't even bother with the guys who return punts only, unless they're already a solid IDP producer in terms of tackles, etc. Like I said, at this point, some teams are still deciding Due to the fact that there are usually so few IDP return guys who generate consistent yardage each and every week, I'm not even confortable posting who I think those guys will be.
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Minnesota Vikings. Cameron Batson. Rondale Moore. Arizona Cardinals. Deebo Samuel. While rookies are often overdrafted, there are a few who could pay off big in return leagues. Rondale Moore will be given every opportunity to steal the job in Arizona away from Edmonds and Christian Kirk.
Some early charts list Amon-Ra St. Brown as a contender for both return spots in Detroit. The receiver room in Miami is getting crowded. Could they release oft-injured Jakeem Grant and try out electrifying rookie Jaylen Waddle? Amari Rodgers was pretty good on punts in college and Green Bay should be an open job. He could win the slot role and a return specialist role. Kylin Hill is probably going to wind up the kick returner as well.
Tutu Atwell will get a look to replace the released Nsimba Webster for the Rams , though it'll be tough for him to make much of an impact on offense. Finlay , so keep an eye on the rookie back; especially now that Isaiah Wright and Danny Johnson are out of the mix. Demetric Felton sure looked like a weapon in Preseason Week 1. Some players carve out a niche as a return specialist and make a roster on that skill alone. Beware of the roster changes in this category, however.
Even some of the best return specialists will find themselves off the final roster when final cuts happen. Things change fast on special teams. However, Harris has been dynamite as a returner. He was selected to the Pro Bowl as a rookie and was on pace for another excellent return season before missing seven games with an injury. His averages were actually up last year over his rookie season, with a solid Expect Harris to be busy again this year and to remain one of the most consistent return-only players in the league.
Patterson keeps changing uniforms, but he also keeps finishing among the elites in kick return yardage year after year. With Chicago the last two seasons, he led the league both years and has eight return touchdowns in his eight-year career — including one in each of the past three seasons.
McCloud was sixth in the league in kick return yards with last season, and he was fourth with punt return yards.
He was one of the rare players who finished high in both categories, giving him a ton of value in leagues with a designated returner slot, or in leagues where return yardage is worth premium fantasy points. That being said, he should be in line for plenty of return work.
Duvernay was excellent last year, returning 21 kicks for yards and a touchdown, with a Olszewski was one of the few highlights for the Patriots last season, as he solidified the return game. He ended the year with yards and a touchdown on 20 punt returns and added kick return yards. He averaged a very impressive Update: It looks like it may be a split, with Gunner and Taylor both getting work. Gunner probably has a bigger chance of contributing on offense, but neither are expected to be big parts of the offensive sets.
Bonus: Roster Check! No one has more kick return yards 2, than Roberts since He should be a candidate to lead the league in kick return and total return yardage. There is always a lot of turnover at both return spots from year-to-year, and below are a few of the teams that have open jobs where a young playmaker might be able to earn a spot on the roster.
With Patterson now in Atlanta, Miller in Houston and Dwayne Harris still a free agent, Darnell Mooney will get the opportunity to compete as the kick returner, and our own resident Bears fan Jeff Hicks has told me he expects the rookie Dazz Newsome to get some looks there as well. One major question to watch is how healthy is Tarik Cohen , and will they subject him to hits on punt returns coming off a season-ending injury?
They also added Damiere Byrd , who has some experience. If Mooney does win the kick return job, fantasy managers should pounce on him. Update: Newsome didn't make the final roster, and the Bears added Nsimba Webster late, so I'd bet on Webster and Herbert getting the bulk of the work.
The Lions lost their long-time return specialist, Jamal Agnew to the Jaguars this offseason, which opens up both jobs. Agnew was third in the league in kick return yardage and scored a touchdown off a punt return last year, so there should be ample opportunity for whoever wins this job. Watch how the roster shakes out because it looks like about four wide receivers battling for what looks like two final roster spots. My money is on Raymond in the end. With Tyler Ervin and Darrius Shepherd now gone, this job is wide open.
While Josh Jackson and Malik Taylor did some work last year and will get a shot at the jobs, there are plenty of talented options on the roster. If it ends up Jackson and Taylor, neither should get a ton of fantasy consideration, and that goes double for if cornerback Chandon Sullivan gets the kick return job. However, if rookie receiver Amari Rodgers can win the punt return job, this becomes an interesting double-dip option. Rodgers has a legit shot at the starting slot role as well, and he was pretty good returning punts in college.
Likewise, rookie Kylin Hill is being tried out as a kick returner in the preseason. Update: This looks like the rookies are going to get the work. Cyr responded to my email inquiry, confidently saying "Unless Agnew is hurt he will be returning kicks and punts for the Jags this season. The Jags need some help in this spot though, and they added Pharoh Cooper as well, who is a former Pro Bowl return specialist. Keep an eye on the position designators here, as Agnew used to be a DB, but was getting some RB tags last season with the Lions.
That could make a difference in leagues without an IDP spot, but with a designated returner spot. Whoever wins out should be a very solid return-only option. This is going to be an exciting battle. Rookie Jaelon Darden is an exciting and electric player who looks very capable of filling both returner roles. I doubt they keep more than six, which would make the fresher face in Darden the most likely candidate over Mickens.
Darden is explosive enough to warrant a dart throw in case he can earn a job on offense, though of course he has a tall hill to climb to crack the offensive depth chart. On the off chance they have Antoine Winfield Jr. Watch this battle. Update: This looks like it's going to be Darden at both spots. If you play in an IDP league, there are always a few corners or safeties who bolster their stats with returns. While teams have sometimes suffered consequences of injuries using their top defenders in the return game, a few teams inevitably continue to expose significant starters to brutal hits on special teams.
These players are especially worth noting in leagues that require a cornerback slot, as cornerbacks are often low fantasy producers, and return stats can help bolster their value. This is a pretty shallow year for IDP options with Jabrill Peppers likely not doing kick returns — possibly still punts — but there are a few players to watch throughout camp.
Reed was like an adrenalin shot to the arm for the Seahawks after coming over from San Francisco mid-season in He played in 10 games for the Seahawks , notching 46 solo tackles, six passes defended, and a pair of picks. He also returned five kicks and 10 punts for a total of yards. Reed was better than Travis Homer on kick returns and their other punt returner from last year — David Moore — is now in Carolina. No IDP player is a sure bet to log significant snaps on defense and in the return game this season, but Reed has the most potential to be a star in both.
The Bengals have lots of open jobs this year, including punt returner and starting cornerback. Phillips played in 12 games last season and had 38 tackles, two forced fumbles and a pick. If he lands in the nickel, he could see his tackles go up significantly while adding a couple hundred yards on punt returns.
Ballentine is a talented kid who never quite reached his full abilities with the Giants. After latching on with the Jets last season though, he played in six games, returned 12 kicks for yards and racked up 17 solo tackles.
That could help him get closer to tackles, and if he keeps the kick return job — over Ty Johnson , who may be on the roster bubble — then he could put up high-end points in IDP formats that reward for return yardage. Update: Ballentine was released from the Jets , but watch and see if anyone picks him up on waivers. He has talent and could latch on somewhere after final cuts.
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And Edmonds seems poised for offensive work. Benjamin looked awfully good in preseason action. Patterson is in town now. Zaccheaus provides a little depth. Duvernay sounds like he may take the PR job outright. If Duvernay falters, Proche is ready to take the PR job back. Hubbard might share work with Smith. Philips looks like the guy at PR, but there could be changes.
Denver Broncos K. Hamler WR K. Hamler WR Hamler was a reserve last year. Kennedy is a darkhorse if he makes the roster at both spots. Detroit Lions Amon-Ra St. Brown WR Some have St.
Brown listed. Swift got some mini-camp reps, but it's hard to believe Swift will be risked. No reason to think that changes. He's a good reserve option. Hill WR Hill should return punts and some kicks; Guyton will provide depth. The team lists Funk as the KR in initial unofficial chart.
Minnesota Vikings K. Taylor has shown he deserves to get work as well. Expect some sort of a split. New England Patriots J. Taylor RB J. Taylor RB Taylor was a 2 if there was a 2 last year at both spots, aside from Moncrief, who isn't on the roster. I think Taylor will get some run at both spots, based on preseason press. He's excellent and should continue. Ross should take the job when he comes back off temporary IR.
Lots of IDP value there. Berrios will probably keep the PR job, but Ballentine was waived in late-August. Ty Johnson is experienced, and we might see a split between he and Carter at KR. Watkins looked good in preseason action. Pierre will be in play.
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