One of the most underestimated, and sometimes ignored roles in football is the role of a return specialist. The battle of field position can be the difference of adding three points from a field goal or simply punting the ball away to try for points on another drive, even if the rules have changed to make returners a little less impactful.
In 2019, the Atlanta Falcons had a kick return ace in running back Kenjon Barner. Barner was one of the several Falcons players who departed the team earlier this offseason, and he’s since landed with the Baltimore Ravens.