returner
Britishnoun
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a person or thing that returns
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a person who goes back to work after a break, esp a woman who has had children
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Jason Myers is the kicker, All-Pro Michael Dickson the punter and Shaheed the dynamic kick returner.
From Los Angeles Times
Andy Borregales is the kicker, Bryce Baringer the punter, and Marcus Jones is a second-team All-Pro punt returner.
From Los Angeles Times
But punt returner Xavier Smith’s attempt to catch a ball while he was falling down in the NFC championship game resulted in a fumble that led to a pivotal touchdown by the Seahawks.
From Los Angeles Times
But an injury to Horton opened the door for Shaheed at punt returner, and Seattle offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, who had previously been in New Orleans, knew better than anyone how Shaheed could boost an offense simply by being on the field.
Back in 2013, Seattle traded a first-round pick to Minnesota for Percy Harvin, another triple-threat who was dynamic as a receiver, rusher and returner.
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