By Dean Michaels, NFL Writer

Devin Hester
Devin Hester

A big return can play a huge role in shifting field position and change a game in a split second.

Chicago Bears return specialist DEVIN HESTER continues to bring fans to the edge of their seats every time he touches the ball while opposing coaches struggle to find a game plan against him.

"He's one of the best of all time as a returner," says Detroit Lions head coach JIM SCHWARTZ.

In 2011, Hester led the league in punt-return average (16.2 yards per punt return) and had three combined kick-return touchdowns (two punt-return, one kickoff-return).

Hester needs two return touchdowns to surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer DEION SANDERS (19) for the most return touchdowns in NFL history.

"The guy is awesome, the best ever," says Bears linebacker BRIAN URLACHER. "He's one return away from tying the all-time record, so I hope he gets it soon. He deserves it."

NFL players with the most return touchdowns in NFL history (Includes kickoff, punt, interception, fumble, missed field goal, blocked field goal and blocked punt returns)

Player Most Return TDs
Source: NFL *Active
Deion Sanders19
Devin Hester18*
Rod Woodson17
Ronde Barber13*
Brian Mitchell13
Lemar Parrish13
Darren Sharper13
Aeneas Williams13

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