How far will Hester's athleticism take him?

[FirstTimer]

Too slow though. He's like a young, less talented Mushin.

Honestly though Mushin was never a fast WR. IF Rideau learns how to use his bigger frame (6'3 200+lbs) he could be a legit larger target. Speed a lot of times IMO is overrated, if the guy knows how to get open and catch the ball the rest falls in line.

[kbpsu]

I think the Bears best wideout this year will be Earl Bennett. He'll be a breakout player.

Couldn't agree any more. Cutler and Bennett were a nice combo when they were both playing for Vandy. I'm assuming they haven't lost that much of their chemistry, and both are better than they were in college.

[Obst]

I read this and found it very interesting

If you take Devin Hester's final 12 games and exclude the two contests Kyle Orton either missed or failed to play anywhere near 100 percent, the Miami product racked up 41 receptions and 564 yards. Spread those figures out over a 16-game slate, and you get 66 catches and 902 yards.

Those aren't great numbers, but Hester is getting a huge boost with Jay Cutler at quarterback. Unlike Orton, Cutler can make all the throws, meaning Hester will be more of an offensive threat in 2009.

If you really think about it, in a 16 game season he would of had 900 yards and that's with Orton at Quarterback. I am one of the few believers that Hester could actually become a productive Wide Receiver with more time at the position and Jay Cutler actually making him a deep threat. Like I said, I'm one of the few to say watch out for Hester this year.

[JayDizzle]

It would be too easy to throw the guy into another discussion of which players do better on Madden versus their real-life counterparts so...

Without a legit receiving threat to compliment Hester, Forte or Olsen (he still plays TE for Chicago right?), the Bears are looking at another ho-hum season of offense.

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