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Steelers working to improve on toughest job in sports: punt returner

It's a topic that comes up often on message boards and in bars: What's the toughest position to play in all of sports.

Some would say goalie in any of the sports that require the position. Others would say pitcher, catcher or quarterback.

But there's one position that's often overlooked in such discussions. When it comes to playing football, no position might be tougher than being a punt returner.

Cornerbacks are said to be "on the island" in the NFL. But they usually have help of some kind. Punt returners? They're back there all by themselves.