The current Bears roster features two players who returned six punts between them in 2016. Bryce Callahan and Cre'Von LeBlanc are still getting opportunities in practice, along with Daniel Braverman. But a pair of fourth-round rookies likely have the inside track.
Both safety Eddie Jackson (112th overall) and running back Tarik Cohen (119th overall) may be the front-runners to take over the job, but their workload at their respective positions could be a factor as well.
That will all play out in a preseason that calls for rare four-quarter attention this August because of numerous position battles to watch.