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The Chicago Bears Punt Return Problem

Coaches love to talk about success in all three phases of the game: offense, defense, and special teams. For the Chicago Bears, they continue to have a problem with one aspect of that final phase: punt returner.

Last season, the hope for third round pick Velus Jones was to have success as a kick returner, a punt returner, and be some type of gadget guy where he can utilize his speed to help the offense. Jones failed to have consistent success in the offense, but did flash a few big plays, he showed that he is a strong kick returner, but it was the punt returns that were an issue.