We’re getting closer to the end of our series, and it’s time to talk kick returners. During the 2000’s, Terrence McGee and Nate Clements starred in this role. The kickoff rules changed in a major way near the start of the next decade. Who stood out in this era? Let’s break it down.
The Buffalo Bills had hoped to install first-round pick Spiller directly into their offense, but the rookie didn’t adjust quickly to the NFL level of competition. One area where the team saw immediate payoffs was special teams, with Spiller as their primary kick returner.