Special teams; it's the closest thing to a gladiator style bout in modern day. Think about it, 21 250+ pound guys running at full speed to follow an oval shaped piece of leather. Player missing, the kicker. With the pressure on one man to find a hole and hit the crease with such force that he could knock down a small building, one would have to be a moron to attempt. Yet somehow, there are not shortages of 5th string wide receivers, 4th string linebackers and 3rd string tight ends to bust their *** to catch the eye of a head coach trying to figure out what had just happened. Whether it was a touchdown for, touchdown against, or the same with a field goal, a head coach probably isn't investing much of his time with special teams.

It's arguably the most important aspect on the field, with the least amount of talent doing it. Face it, 90% of the guys on the field are expendable, can be replaced and will not be missed. Short of Devin Hester, of course. I find this style of combat intriguing, exhilarating, and all out amazing.

I thought Hester wasn't returning kicks this year?

While the number of starters covering kicks are few and far between, I am always shocked that teams even put one of the top guys out there.

i saw him returning punts last night. shocker, he broke a 54 yarder to put DA BEARS on the 4

He is not returning kicks but he is still returning punts.

Dont underestimate manning returning kicks for the bears , i think he is going to surprise people this year.    DA BEARS , DA BABES , AND DA BEER, GO TOGETER!!