That's not a popular point of view among NFL specialteamers. Former Titans special teams ace Donnie Nickey and Browns return man Josh Cribbs already have spoken out against the rule change that moved kickoffs from the 30 to the 35 this year, thus increasing touchbacks and potentially eliminating the need for a return specialist. But getting rid of returns and the pointafter completely? Well ..No question Drew Brees will be more comfortable with Payton back from his yearlong suspension for his part in the Saints Bountygate scandal. The 34yearold QB threw for 5,177 yards and 43 touchdowns last season, but also had 19 picks, the secondhighest total of his career. Brees, however, wasn to blame for last year 79 mark.

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