By Vaughn McClure
With Devin Hester's calf strain keeping him out of today's Bears-Packers game, it will be interesting to see how the Bears fare on punt returns.
True, Hester hasn't been his same electric self since 2007, but he still averages nearly 10 yards per punt return.
With Devin Hester's calf strain keeping him out of today's Bears-Packers game, it will be interesting to see how the Bears fare on punt returns.
True, Hester hasn't been his same electric self since 2007, but he still averages nearly 10 yards per punt return.
Earl Bennett and Johnny Knox both are expected to return punts today.
Bennett has five returns this season for an average of 12.6 yards, but
he fumbled one last week against the Rams. Knox has one return for no
gain.
"Earl has run a punt back for a touchdown (in preseason) here as a Bear," Lovie Smith said. "Johnny Knox has scored on long returns. So, yes, both guys are definitely capable."
The conditions might factor into how much success the Bears have in the return game. Soldier Field is covered as we speak, with maintenance crews blow air underneath the tarp to dry the playing surface.
"Earl has run a punt back for a touchdown (in preseason) here as a Bear," Lovie Smith said. "Johnny Knox has scored on long returns. So, yes, both guys are definitely capable."
The conditions might factor into how much success the Bears have in the return game. Soldier Field is covered as we speak, with maintenance crews blow air underneath the tarp to dry the playing surface.
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