One player a promising rookie cornerback while covering a kickoff, honed in on the returner when he was blindsided by an opposing blocker with a helmet-to-helmet hit.

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The kick returner picks up the ball and wanders around a little.

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In countries like China and India, the 'returner' is becoming one of the most sought-after commodities in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

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