Niners’ Bush Could be Impact Player on Punt Returns
In 2014, the NFL team average for punt returns was 8.9 yards. The 49ers were far below that line, ranking 29th in the league with just 6.5 yards per return.So, while some teams such as the Falcons, Rams, Eagles and Chiefs were averaging more than 12 yards per punt return and setting up their offenses in good field position or returning punts for scores – those four teams had six touchdowns off returns – the 49ers were getting very little. So, going into the team's summer training camp in late July, is their any hope the 49ers will be better in this area?Actually, yes.First, rookie wide receiver Bruce Ellington showed some promise after taking over duties in midseason. He returned 23 punts for an 8.2-yard average. So he could be in the mix. He was injured during spring workouts, but is penciled in to compete for the job returning both kickoffs and punts. He has terrific speed.Yet for now, according to special teams coach Thomas McGaughey Jr., it appears the frontrunners for the punt return duties are veteran running back Reggie Bush and rookie Jarryd Hayne, the former Australian rugby standout. Those two fielded all the punts during organized team activities (OTAs) and...
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