Bears Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports Earl Bennett, Gabe Carimi, Devin Hester among those drawing scrutinyThe Bears enter the next phase of the offseason program Monday as organized team activities begin, a prelude to a minicamp next month that will be the final preparation for training camp.
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Windy City Gridiron In the seventh round, the Bears used the pick acquired when trading down in the fifth round to pick up wide receiver Marquess Wilson from Washington State. The Bears needed to acquire a speed-threat at receiver with the injury that may have ended Johnny Knox's career as well as Devin Hester's overall inability to play the position. Wilson isn't quite a speed threat - he ran a 4.51 40-yard dash - but he's certainly a talented receiver. According to CougCenter's Jeff Nusser, Wilson's talented, but the big reason why his draft stock fell so sharply is... The Cougs were coming off their w...
Chicago Bears April 27, 2013Inside the Bears | Chicago Sun-Times Aaron Hester, a cornerback from UCLA, has never met his famous cousin, Bears kick returner Devin Hester. But he'd love to. And he'd also like to cover and tackle him. "I can probably guard him," a laughing Aaron Hester told...
Chicago Bears April 25, 2013Chicago Bears Blog | ESPN Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Despite comments indicating a possible desire to retire in the wake of the firing of former head coach Lovie Smith, veteran Bears return man Devin Hester admitted Thursday his remarks came as a result of overwhelming emotion, not his true intentions. Upon hearing the news of Smith's firing back in December, Hester, clearly distraught, said, “I don't even know if I want to play again. That's been something on my mind for two years.
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1 hour agoPromo ArticleInside the Bears | Chicago Sun-Times Bears kick returner Devin Hester, who was so upset after Lovie Smith was fired he said he was considering retirement, is on board with new coach Marc Trestman's regime and is willing to do -- or not do -- whatever...
Chicago Bears April 18, 2013Chicago Sun-Times It’s not like Dave Toub would just wind up Devin Hester and let him go. But coaching Hester usually was the least of his concerns as the Bears’ special-teams coordinator. Joe DeCamillis isn’t so fortunate. As the Bears’ special-teams coordinator under new coach Marc Trestman, DeCamillis has inherited one of the best special-teams units in the NFL with a particularly high-profile challenge: getting Hester right again. The most productive returner in NFL history, Hester struggled through the most trying season of his sev...
Chicago Bears April 17, 2013Bears Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports Returner's speed could be beneficial as gunner on coverage unitsThe interesting topic the Bears haven't tackled yet is roster management if Devin Hester is going to be a return specialist and used strictly on special teams.
Chicago Bears April 17, 2013Bears Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports Devin Hester said he was "reenergized" with his streamlined role for the Chicago Bears on Tuesday and it’s possible he will be a part of the team’s coverage units.
Chicago Bears April 17, 2013Chicago Bears Blog | ESPN Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. – There is a possibility Devin Hester could be asked to do more than return kicks next season for the Chicago Bears. In addition to serving as the Bears' primary return man, Hester lined up on the second-team kickoff and punt-team coverage units during the second day of the team's voluntary mini-camp. While the Bears already have a strong nucleus of special teams tacklers already on the roster, such as Blake Costanzo, Eric Weems, Zack Bowman, Sherrick McManis and Craig Steltz, special teams coach Joe DeCamillis said after the workout the Bears are evaluating Hester for an...
Chicago Bears April 17, 2013KFFL Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester worked with the second-team kickoff and punt coverage teams during ...
April 17, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy Bears coach Marc Trestman confirmed that Devin Hester will be the team's returner first, "then we'll see where it goes from there."
April 17, 2013The Huddle Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester did not work with the wide receivers Tuesday, April 16, during the first day of the team's voluntary minicamp. Instead, he worked all special teams plays, including kicks and punt returns. 'I love it, man,' Hester said after practice. Head coach Marc Trestman said Hester will focus on being the team's return man. Huddle Up: Hester's catches and receiving yardage have declined in each of the past 3 seasons following his career-best 57-757 campaign of 2009, and the Bears are exploring other options at WR.
April 17, 2013Bears Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports When the Chicago Bears talked about having Devin Hester focus on what he does best, they meant it.
Chicago Bears April 16, 2013Chicago Tribune When the Chicago Bears talked about having Devin Hester focus on what he does best, they meant it.
Chicago Bears April 16, 2013KFFL Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester did not work with the wide receivers Tuesday, April 16, ...
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