Early in OTAs, rookie running back Jeremiyah Love, the Arizona Cardinals' first-round pick, was seen practicing returning kicks. That was surprising, especially since he didn't do it in college. He is expected to have a big role in the offense, which usually cuts out such roles on special teams.
So why was he getting work in as a returner?
New special teams coach Michael Ghobrial explained.
"You know, at at the end of the day, we will do anything it takes to win," he told reporters on Thursday at the conclusion of OTAs. "He's obviously very gifted when the ball is in his hands. He's got tremendous run skill. He's got great ball skills, too. So, if the opportunity presents itself to where he can take care of the football back there and we're keeping the volume of snaps depending on what he does offensively, you know, it's something we'll certainly work at."
With the Cardinals running back room including Love, veteran James Conner and free agent addition Tyler Allgeier, he might have to share the offensive load.