What do you think about Devin Hester?

[ABQCOWBOY]

I really had not considered him but you know the Bears are not going to pay him. They are far-far apart on a contract. He is very tight with Irvin and Sanders so you know the ability to "speak to the player" is there. Not that the Bears would consider a trade but if they were open to it, what would you consider Hester worth?

 

[ajk23az]

To pay a guy that is really the best kick returner in history, but not developed at WR has a lot of risk to it.

The guy has the skills to be a decent WR but how long will it take to develop those skills. And will they ever develop?

Depends on how much money he wants I guess. He would definitely be a good asset though.

 

[Yeagermeister]

Hell of a returner not much of anything else.

 

[speedkilz88]

The Cowboys can't afford to pay a returner "star" money any more than the Bears.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Until he develops at a position that plays more than 7 plays a game, I woldnt pay him much more than a 2-3 mil a year.

 

[Rampage]

pointless if we get pacman. pacman isn't as good but atleast he can also play cornerback.

 

[Hostile]

Mostly I think he's the best overall return man I have ever seen.

 

[StanleySpadowski]

Mostly I think he's the best overall return man I have ever seen.

See, I don't.

I think Chicago has the best return team I've ever seen. While Hester is very good, I see a lot of returns that are more great special teams play than greatness by Hester. Heck, Dante Hall had more returns I went "wow" on while he was in KC than Hester has had in Chicago. Take Hester off Chicago and they're still scoring ST touchdowns. Put Hester on another team and he may be good for a TD a year.

 

[joseephuss]

Mostly I think he's the best overall return man I have ever seen.

Who also plays on a team with great special teams. It makes for a great combination.

 

[Boysboy]

I really had not considered him but you know the Bears are not going to pay him. They are far-far apart on a contract. He is very tight with Irvin and Sanders so you know the ability to "speak to the player" is there. Not that the Bears would consider a trade but if they were open to it, what would you consider Hester worth?

Oh brother-why can't we just sign everyone that has high caliber talent on every little key position? Get Ocho, Boldin, Roy, Jared Allen, DRC, Lito, etc. Why not dig Reggie White from the grave why we're at it.

 

[dargonking999]

I think it would be a waste, to sign him to anyting more than 2 mil a year, to come in and return kicks. Thats what the draft is for.

 

[Boysboy]

See, I don't.

I think Chicago has the best return team I've ever seen. While Hester is very good, I see a lot of returns that are more great special teams play than greatness by Hester. Heck, Dante Hall had more returns I went "wow" on while he was in KC than Hester has had in Chicago. Take Hester off Chicago and they're still scoring ST touchdowns. Put Hester on another team and he may be good for a TD a year.

Agreed-Lovie puts ALOT of emphasis, I mean ALOT on ST. Apparently-we didn't last year.

So all of this is moot, I agree.

 

[sacase]

I would give him an decent contract if I had a creative enough coach that would be able to design plays to get him in open space.

 

[zeromaster]

4.58

You know it's coming.

 

[Wimbo]

I think he has 1-2 years left on his contract, doesn't he?

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

It's interesting. Over the first 8 games of the season, Hester only caught 6 passes. Hester caught 20 passes last season for 299 yards, 2 TDs. His AYR is 15.0. I agree with everybody here in that it's not worth paying big dollars for a guy who only returns but, when I look at that situation, I'm not sure that he isn't a WR. The problem with Chicago, over the last couple of seasons is a question of how do you get him on the field and into the offense. I mean, he's only going into his 3rd season so he's still developing as a Pro WR. Last season, the Bears had the following receiving stats:

Barrian - 71 Rec 951 Yds
Peterson - 51 Rec 420 Yds
Clark - 44 Rec 545 Yds
Muhammed - 40 Rec 570 Yds
Olsen - 39 Rec 391 Yds
Hester - 20 Rec 299 Yds

He lead the team in AYR.

I mean, you think about who the Bears have had at the skilled positions and who they have had at QB and you have to wonder if it is a question of Hester not being able to play WR or Chicago not really a good opportunity for him to play WR the past few seasons.

The question would be, is he better then what we could draft this year in the 1st rd? Is he better then what we could draft in the 2nd or 3rd?

I don't?

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Oh brother-why can't we just sign everyone that has high caliber talent on every little key position? Get Ocho, Boldin, Roy, Jared Allen, DRC, Lito, etc. Why not dig Reggie White from the grave why we're at it.

I'm sorry, I guess I'm lost. I thought I was on a message board.

It's off season. This is what happens on message boards in the off season. You talk about stuff that probably never happens but it's something to discuss.

If you are not interested in discussing, that's cool. See your self out of the thread.

 

[Sarge]

Hell of a returner not much of anything else.

Bingo - depends on the $ and we ain't got none. Spend it elsewhere, hate to say it, but Felix Jones can return it.

 

[Sarge]

Mostly I think he's the best overall return man I have ever seen.

I dunno - Dante Hall might be better - it's close.

 

[theogt]

Not worth it. He is absolutely just a KR. He sucks as a WR.