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Wide Receiver Rank: #31
Overall: #137
Hester is becoming more and more a part of the Bears offense. In fact, he should be the No. 1 receiver for the Bears this season, an offense that should be improved with Jay Cutler at quarterback. Hester had an encouraging finish to last season, getting 50-plus yards in four of his last six games. Hester more than doubled his numbers from the previous season, finishing with 51 receptions for 665 yards. His route running really improved last season, and Hester's hands are getting better and better. He is a big-play threat with the ball in his hands because of his top speed and moves. And Hester remains a prolific return man, having 11 return scores in three seasons.
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Hester has much more value heading into this season, especially with Cutler throwing him passes. He seems a pretty good bet to get 1,000 yards and seven or so touchdowns. He has that potential. So consider him a solid No. 2 for fantasy teams. |
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| Dan Pompei, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester is due a $5 million bonus March 5 and it appears the Bears will pay the bonus. |
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| Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz said during a radio interview that he envisions WR Devin Hester as a dominant slot receiver, a shift that could result in him being removed from the starting lineup. However, Martz could utilize plenty of three-wide receiver sets, which would provide Hester with ample opportunity to start. 'Devin Hester in that role could just be stupid good, if that makes sense to you,' Martz said. 'What we can do with him inside, the matchups we can get with him on third corners, safeties and linebackers would be absolutely remarkable.' Martz is cognizant of Hester's role on special teams and the value that he brings to the team as a returner and sees a way for him to excel in all areas. 'I think it would be very difficult for him take every snap as a wide receiver and play at a high level on special teams, so we have to look at that,' Martz said. 'I think the role I have in mind for him would allow him to do both and do it at a high level.' |
| Fantasy Impact: Hester could get more receptions in this new role, but his touchdown and yardage totals could go down some. |
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| Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz said he could use WR Devin Hester as the slot receiver at times next season. |
| Fantasy Impact: Hester would have good value in PPR leagues in this role. |
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| Sean Jensen, of Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (shoulder, calf, ankle) said various injuries during the season slowed him down and affected his playing ability. He said he suffered the shoulder injury during a preseason game but played with it during the season. He said the calf and ankle injuries took away his speed. Hester will not need surgery on his shoulder injury but said he is not able to lift weights because he needs to get his shoulder stronger. |
| Fantasy Impact: Hester might not have the size to hold up as a No. 1 or 2 receiver. |
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| Sean Jensen, of Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester said he is looking forward to working with offensive coordinator Mike Martz because what Martz has done with offenses in the past. 'That's a guy a receiver would love to work with, the type of coach who spreads the receivers out. That's what we're looking forward to. If he brings that offense he had in St. Louis, we're going to be a tough team to beat,' Hester said. |
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| ESPNChicago.com reports Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester said during a radio interview that he would give up some of his wide receiver duties if it meant having a bigger role in the return game. 'I know what I'm best at. The return game is my bread and butter, so if I had to cut back on my receiving and go back to returning, that's something I would love to do,' Hester said. |
| Fantasy Impact: A lot will depend what the Bears do at receiver during the offseason. |
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| Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (calf) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 1. He is not on the injury report for Week 17 and will start. |
| Fantasy Impact: Hester should be about full strength since he isn't even on the Injury Report. |
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| Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (calf) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 31, and will play in Week 17. |
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| Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (calf) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 30. |
| Fantasy Impact: Hester could return this week, but consider him a game-time decision. |
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| The Chicago Bears have declared FS Al Afalava, WR Devin Hester, OL James Marten, WR Juaquin Iglesias, SS Kevin Payne, OG Lance Louis, DL Matt Toeaina, P Richmond McGee inactive for Week 16. |
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