Devin Hester anticipating hot time for returns

Devin Hester said he expects more opportunities to return punts now that the postseason has arrived.

‘‘It’s playoff time — you can’t afford to give up good field position,’’ said Hester, who returned a punt 89 yards for a touchdown in the Bears’ loss to the Seattle Seahawks in October. ‘‘I expect that out of coaches. In playoff situations, you give up good field position, you put yourself in a bad predicament. You don’t want to do that in playoff time.’’

Hester won’t be the only one creating worries. Seahawks kick returner Leon Washington has returned three kickoffs for touchdowns this season.

Of Hester, Bears coach Lovie Smith said, ‘‘Eventually, you have to kick it to him. I just don’t see how you can go an entire game without it. I’m told that they plan on doing it. We don’t see any other way.’’

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(suntimes.com)