Darrin Simmons tabs Trent Taylor as front-runner for punt returner spot

Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesLast week, we learned that Cincinnati Bengals special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons was trying out several options to replace Alex Erickson as the team’s new punt returner. Trent Taylor, Pooka Williams Jr., and Riley Lees represent the new players to challenge Darius Phillips and even Tyler Boyd for the job.

In speaking with local media Wednesday, Simmons named Taylor as a front-runner for the spot, but the competition is far from over.

Bengals ST coordinator Darrin Simmons said WR Trent Taylor is a front-runner for the punt return position. Also referenced RB Pooka Williams as someone built for that spot and is working to make up for…