I see two problems with picking up Hester (three if you count his current salary expectations):

1. He's a one-trick pony. IMO he was seriously underwhelming as a WR. Below average route runner. Even less as a DB.

2. Blocking by packer special teams has been uneven at best. Travis Williams would have trouble breaking big returns with great frequency.

I do like the idea that Cobb won't be on return duties, though. Especially since he's effectively 1B receiver now.

Originally Posted by: Wade 

Hester wants $4 million a year. Coincidentally, so do I, and I am just as likely to get it.

Originally Posted by: OlHoss1884 

I can see it now. Bears and Packers tied at 21. 35 seconds to go.

3rd and 7 from midfield. Cutler back to pass. 5 step drop. Looking right. Pressure from the outside and SACKED!! Julius Peppers.

Packers timeout with 28 seconds left.

Maynard back to punt. High booming kick. Fielded at the 7 by Hester. Hester jukes past the gunner, takes off down the sideline. Cuts back to the middle through a seem. Just the punter to beat! TOUCHDOWN!

Green Bay wins. The Bears still suck.


The implosion in Chicago that would ensue would be legendary.


In all seriousness, I'd take him for about 1 mil per season. He won't sign for that so no thanks.

Originally Posted by: mi_keys 

I see two problems with picking up Hester (three if you count his current salary expectations):

1. He's a one-trick pony. IMO he was seriously underwhelming as a WR. Below average route runner. Even less as a DB.

2. Blocking by packer special teams has been uneven at best. Travis Williams would have trouble breaking big returns with great frequency.

I do like the idea that Cobb won't be on return duties, though. Especially since he's effectively 1B receiver now.

Originally Posted by: Wade