My previous two draft player roundups have examined nickelbacks and coverage linebackers who might help the Commanders build a winner. The penultimate instalment in the series will examine players with potential to light a spark in their lackluster return game.
Punt and kick returns are obviously important for establishing starting field position on offensive drives and present an opportunity to flip the field with game-changing big plays. The Commanders’ two primary returners in 2022 were competent, but didn’t really strike fear in opposing special teams coordinators.
The most common praise of Dax Milne on punt returns is that he doesn’t fumble very often.