He told reporters at season's end that as CB1 now, he didn't anticipate returning kicks any longer, but special teams coach Rich Bisaccia recently told reporters Nixon would still be the starter. Given the league's new kickoff rule, pushing touchbacks to the 35-yard line, Nixon could be enticed even further to return. The November air at Lambeau will work in a kick returners favor, and if Nixon starts the season at the position for the Packers, the Panthers will need to head to Green Bay with a specific plan to negate him.