Packers Question of the Day - Who Should be the Main Return Specialists?

Between primary designees such as Jeff Janis and Micah Hyde whom fans are accustomed to seeing on special teams, who should be the Packers' primary return group in 2016?

Ty Montgomery's shown a hint of explosiveness with his given opportunities on run-backs. Jared Abbrederis, when healthy, has also been in the mix as well as Randall Cobb, whose career in Green Bay initially begin with him serving as a return specialist. 

Enter Trevor Davis, who was as versatile as he was elusive during his kick-returning days at Cal. He brings an interesting spin to the roulette that is return specialists for the Packers. 

Ruling in injuries as well as Montgomery's possible expanded role in the team's offense, whether or not Abbrederis makes the cut and how the Packers decide to utilize Davis; who should be the duo that returns kickoffs for the Packers and who should be the lone wolf on punt returns? Pitch your opinion in the comments below. 

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Tundraboy's picture

July 29, 2016 at 09:31 am

I can see Hyde, Janis along with some Davis and Cobb from time to time. Not sure about Abby, we need him to be healthy which has been a problem from day 1.

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NickPerry's picture

July 31, 2016 at 10:44 am

I'd rather stick with Hyde or Davis if Davis proves decent as a PR. I'd just soon not see Cobb anywhere near ST unless it's an absolute emergency.

On KR I'd rather see Davis or Janis, Davis was pretty damn good 2 years ago at KR. Janis was pretty good last season, so was Monty. I've always been nervous about having part of the Starters on Offense (Cobb) or Defense (T. Williams) on Return Duties.

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Handsback's picture

July 29, 2016 at 10:14 am

It seems that Janis may be just a ST star in which case have him on all the STs. He has value as a WR, but appearently not as a starter.

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dobber's picture

July 29, 2016 at 10:21 am

Janis has proven that he can provide a spark returning KOs, Montgomery and Davis have a good track record in college. With that kind of depth, KO returns will probably be decided by who is healthy, who shows well in camp, and who is NOT getting lots of key snaps on offense.

Punt returns still belong to Hyde, IMO. Cobb and Abby are capable.

Good depth at return specialists in general. Not a concern.

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Thegreatreynoldo's picture

July 29, 2016 at 11:39 am

Bingo. Lots of depth and lots of quality at KR and PR.
PR = hands first, > return ability. Hyde, > Abby, Davis, Cobb.
KR = Janis, Monty, Davis.

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Bedrock's picture

July 29, 2016 at 10:24 am

I get the feeling Janis' role will decrease on special teams if he bumps up on the depth chart. He hasn't shown the mental ability to handle offense, and perhaps special teams is in the way. Just throwing that out there.
Montgomery seems more likely to be a consistent kick off returner with the ability to be explosive. I trust Janis to have a great return followed by making a boneheaded decision landing us inside the 15.
The ideal is Davis shows up. This allows Abby and Montgomery to stay healthy and Janis to think about offense. Unfortunately this doesn't prevent Janis from being the gunner demon, but that can still happen.
On punts, I like Hyde. It doesn't compromise his other roles. He's dependable and consistent and has shown the ability to be explosive.

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RCPackerFan's picture

July 29, 2016 at 10:31 am

I thought Hyde regressed as a PR last year. I wouldn't mind seeing Abbrederis taking over that role. Or even Davis or Montgomery if healthy.

KR I am hoping that Davis, Janis and/or Montgomery take that role.

The thing I like about our returners is we have guys who have game changing speed.

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Bearmeat's picture

July 29, 2016 at 11:55 am

With his injury history, I don't want Abby anywhere near KR or PR. Especially when there are plenty of capable people on the roster. I think Hyde didn't have a great year last year, but he has proven he can do consistently well in the past. And it's not like he's gotten old all of a sudden and lost what little speed he had...

I'd like to see Janis on KR and the sure handed Hyde on PRs.

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RCPackerFan's picture

July 29, 2016 at 08:52 pm

Abbrederis I think would be fine on PR. He was a really good PR in college. I wouldn't use him on KR though.
Hyde just seemed to hesitate and make bad decisions last year. I would like to see them go with Abbrederis, Montgomery or Davis there.

For KR probably Janis would be the best option. He is really tough to tackle, and has the speed to go a long ways. If Montgomery were fully healthy I would go with him. But due to his injury's I would rather go another direction. Davis maybe a great option to return both Kicks and Punts.

I look forward to seeing how this competition goes throughout camp.

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TarynsEyes's picture

July 29, 2016 at 10:42 am

With the KO ' being brought out to the 25 yard line, the number of returnable ones will diminish even more than the 40% unless the ' mortar type ' is used to ensure a return, however doubtful to any real concern.
The punt returner is the most valuable and he must have the hands more than the speed.

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Koostyroosty's picture

July 29, 2016 at 11:03 am

Janis, Montgomery and Davis on KO. Hyde, Abby & Cobb on PR. Mix and match if you want, because I think they can all do both.

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EdsLaces's picture

July 29, 2016 at 11:23 am

I like Janis as a returner simply because of his size. Hate to see the smaller guys taking hits like that. Hyde being more of a backup dB is good on punt returns because if he was injured it wouldnt be as big a blow.

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poonhound's picture

July 29, 2016 at 02:16 pm

Hyde is sure handed, everyone else is a question mark. Except Cobb, we already know he bobbles too many. KR is Janis. Why even mention Montgomery? He's still made little headway from a week 6 "ankle sprain". But this is preseason, maybe Davis can force his way in.

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chs's picture

July 30, 2016 at 06:03 pm

This is possibly a Super year, the pack need to place Jared and Janis on those duties. The competition should be Lively, somebody is going to be demoted, the best three Wide's on Green Bay right now Cobb, Davis, and Nelson if he can still play, if not, thank you, Next...all other's have to fight to stay healthy & keep a Job....Next in Line...

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