This issue has been annoying me for the last couple of years..
Kick and Punt returns are one of the most exciting parts of the game but I do agree that it appears they might be getting us used to these plays not being part of the game in the longer term...
As is often said, you could throw a flag on probably every play if you look hard enough.. and they try their best to do that on these ST plays.. no doubt under instructions from head office..