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Around the NFL: The Vanishing Kick Return
The NFL is talking about revising the kick return. Again. It's a play that many want to do away with entirely, but the league isn't ready to go there. So they'll keep coming up with half-measures, until there's nothing left to take away. more »
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Around the NFL: Goodbye, kickoffs
It's not official, but it sounds like the kickoff will soon be going way the of the dodo. It's remotely possible (although probably not) that we've already seen our last NFL kickoff. There are just too many injuries on the play -- even when there's no return. If you can't keep players from suffering concussions even on kickoffs through the back of the end zone, what's the point? more »
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Factoid: Kick Returns
Southern Cal cornerback Adoree' Jackson is making his pre-draft visits, reportedly seeing the Cowboys this week. But when some team selects him, it will be most interesting for the impact he could make on their return teams. more »
Around the NFL: Devin Hester
Devin Hester had an eye-opening performance against Atlanta yesterday. Signed just a few weeks back after being cut by multiple teams (his mishandled punt was a factor in Baltimore's loss to Pittsburgh in Week 16), he seemed to be all done. But he had multiple long returns against the Falcons, including a near touchdown and a long one wiped out by a penalty (which turned out to be kind of a game-changer). more »
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