Hester And Wade Both Dealing With Lockouts
Dwyane Wade could see himself and other NBA stars eyeing an overseas contract if the lockout drags on, just like New Jersey's Deron Williams.
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Dwyane Wade could see himself and other NBA stars eyeing an overseas contract if the lockout drags on, just like New Jersey's Deron Williams.
Because of the lack of contact players have had with coaches, Devin Hester thinks the lockout could prove costly for the Bears.
Devin Hester publicly denounced the NFL rule changes that move the kickoff up to the 35-yard line and, as one of the best return specialists the league has ever seen, he should be upset.
I wish I could get a little more worked up about the changes in the NFL kickoff rule in the way Bears management has been. As much as anyone I get excited over the prospect of Devin Hester launching a lengthy return.
As the impasse between NFL players and owners continues, the owners went ahead with their annual meeting Tuesday and voted for major changes in the kickoff.
Significant changes to kickoffs might be coming to an NFL stadium near you.
Tuesday was by far the hottest day of the trip, 85 degrees, but that didn't keep anyone from the beach. The whole traveling party gathered for beach games with the Bears.
There is very little argument against the fact that Jerry Rice is the best receiver to ever play in the NFL. So when Rice decides to dish out some knowledge people take heed, and so should the Chicago Bears.
The 2010 Chicago Bears' season went better than the early signs indicated. After a bye week that included a refocusing of the offensive attack, the Bears thrived down the stretch and made it to the Conference Championship game.
The NFC dominated in the Pro Bowl with the help of two Chicago Bears. Four Bears were invited, but only kick returner/wide receiver Devin Hester and defensive end Julius Peppers were able to attend. Linebackers Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs withdrew with undisclosed injuries.
Julius Peppers and Devin Hester were both named to the 2010 All-Pro team by the Associated Press today.
The Bears were hoping Devin Hester could have made a significant return against the Packers, Sunday. Green Bay managed to shut hm down and keep Chicago in bad field position.
We have spent the better part of the week, now, talking about ourselves as much as we have the Bears and the Packers.
It's clear in everyone's mind that Devin Hester is the greatest returner in the history of football. Proof of this not only comes from the record he holds, but also when he brings kicks back for touchdowns.
As the saying goes, Devin Hester is ridiculous. One moment of poor judgment can cost a team the game. One bad punt and the Packers could miss out on a chance to play for the Super Bowl. So how do you stop him?
NFL teams look for any way to get an advantage over their opponents. The New England Patriots have been known to cheat. The Bears, however, get their edge from their specialty unit.
In a Chicago Bears season full of breaks this might be the biggest yet.
Brian Urlacher, Devin Hester, Julius Peppers and Lance Briggs were all named to the Pro-Bowl this season. But is there a bigger honor awaiting these players once their careers are over?
Earlier this season Devin Hester set the NFL record for career punt and kickoff return touchdowns. After Sunday's season finale, you can add another NFL record to Hester's resume.
Some quarterbacks take their lineman out to dinner after for keeping them protected during a game. Running backs have been known to buy their lineman watches after a 1,000-yard season.
The NFL announced the rosters for the 2011 Pro Bowl team, Brian Urlacher was among four Bears to be named to the team. See the complete roster here.
Jay Cutler threw three touchdown passes, Matt Forte ran for 113 yards and the Chicago Bears closed in on a first-round bye, beating the playoff-bound New York Jets.
Just before the Jets face the Bears, controversy breaks out about Rex Ryan. The Jets need to win to secure a spot in the playoffs and the attention on Ryan's foot-fetish videos might distract him from the game. The Bears already clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2006 and it's Jay Cutler's first NFL post-season of his career.
Devin Hester etched his name into the NFL record books Monday night in the Bears 40-14 NFC North clinching beat down of the Minnesota Vikings.
Monday night's game resulted in a few things for the Bears. Devin Hester is now, officially, the greatest returner of all-time, as if that was ever in doubt.
