Chicago’s hire of Mike Martz as offensive coordinator was seen by many as a desperation move, a choice of last resort for a dying coaching staff that couldn’t get their first (or second) choice for the job.
On the other hand, the Bears should be more interesting on offense than anytime since 1995, when Erik Kramer had a quietly amazing season. Martz comes with flaws, but also some unexpected benefits.
Isaac Bruce and Devin Hester both live in South Florida, and the recently retired wide receiver has shown Hester the ropes during the offseason.
“I asked coach Martz if I could get in touch with Isaac since he was
down there already and we hooked up and the guy is amazing,” Hester told Neil Hayes of the Chicago Sun-Times on Sunday. “He’s one of those guys who takes the
time and has fun doing it. He has a passion for it. He takes time out of
every day to work with me and spend time with me. It’s been a big help
in my life.”
Martz’s system requires great precision from wideouts, so any help from the prototype “X” receiver for the offense qualifies as a nice bonus. This work is for free, but could develop into a career. Bruce expressed interest in coaching the Rams receivers earlier this offseason.
Yeah, it gives soul to the site.
Ceratainly couldnt hurt anything.
Hello? Ike?
Like “Theeraser21″ said……. he has been *always* known as Isaac Bruce. Period.
I thought, reading the stOOpid headline that Ike Turner was singing to his A**.
Just report. Lame.
with or without his help hester will have a great year and prove all you doubters wrong! I would love to see how any of the top rated recievers and qb’s would have fared in a ron turner offense.hester did not put up numbers because his main play was a wide reciever screen on 3rd. down when everybody knew it was coming! hard to gain yardage when you have 3 guys waiting when you catch the ball.when they threw to him and knox deep it usualy got them a big play which of coarse they would only do once a game.another part of the turner offense except for w.r. screen was if it worked once then don’t use it again.
Isaac is often shortened to Ike. Granted, usually among elderly Jewish men and former U.S. Presidents, but still…
Ike is short for Isaac I’m assuming..?
why free?
I don’t get why they keep talkin bout martz being the final option for a coach. When I heard we was interested in him he was number one on my list. I think we have a good team for the type if system he runs. With fast wr n two hb that can catch out of the backfield I have very high hopes. And I dint think they will let me down.
“Bruce expressed interest in coaching the Rams receivers earlier this offseason.”
Forget that, go coach the Bears receivers.
from Ike’s wikipedia page:
“Bruce, known as “Ike”, was one of the most popular players on the St. Louis Rams. During player introductions and after big plays, it was custom for Rams fans to yell “Bruuuuuuce”. To the uninitiated fan, it may sound like he is being booed.”
Why is Devon Hester still allowed to wear the #23 if he’s a full time WR? The NFL should make him change his number.
Devin Hester should stick to kick returns. He’ll never be an elite receiver.
well Don, regardless of whether Hester will ever be an elite receiver or not, he is Chicago’s best at the moment and needs to step up for them to have a shot at winning everything.
the Bears have also paid him much more money than you pay a kick returner alone.
Ed is short for Edward, Edmund, or Edwin.
Jim is short for James.
John and Jon are short for Jonathan.
Steve is short for Steven or Stephen.
Ike is short for Isaac.
Mike is short for Michael.
Bob is short for Robert.
Andy is short for Andrew.
Drew is also short for Andrew.
Some of you people need to get out more.
a better idea would be to “unretire” and play for the Bears..and have Torry Holt join you…
fryingpan says:
July 19, 2010 3:52 AM
Why is Devon Hester still allowed to wear the #23 if he’s a full time WR? The NFL should make him change his number.
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Even with all of their rules, the powers that be in the NFL know that marketing value is king and Hester is known as #23. The Bears can always claim that they’re considering working him in at DB for a few plays. Troy Brown with the Pats played some DB with an 80s #.
Oh, and besides – WHO GIVES A SH*T?
fryingpan says:
July 19, 2010 3:52 AM
Why is Devon Hester still allowed to wear the #23 if he’s a full time WR? The NFL should make him change his number.
———————————————————————————-the reason is because since Hester was drafted as a defensive back and later switched to WR he can still keep his DB number which is part of the NFL rulebook apparently lol
That’s all great and stuff but you can’t fix stupid and Hester is about as dumb as they come.
They tried to incorporate him the the University of Miami’s offense, but he couldn’t learn the few plays that they were going to use him in.
no quarterback
TheDPR says:
July 19, 2010 7:55 AM
Ed is short for Edward, Edmund, or Edwin.
Jim is short for James.
John and Jon are short for Jonathan.
Steve is short for Steven or Stephen.
Ike is short for Isaac.
Mike is short for Michael.
Bob is short for Robert.
Andy is short for Andrew.
Drew is also short for Andrew.
Some of you people need to get out more.
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But why is Dick short for Richard?
If I hadn’t heard it earlier I would have blamed it on Nixon.
Smart move.
devin will get better because he has a hall of famer teaching him and working with him,alot of football stuff is repetition
Knox. Knox.
Who’s there?
Knox.
Knox Who?
Johnny Knox!!!!
The DPR says;
Ed is short for Edward, Edmund, or Edwin.
Jim is short for James.
John and Jon are short for Jonathan.
Steve is short for Steven or Stephen.
Ike is short for Isaac.
Mike is short for Michael.
Bob is short for Robert.
Andy is short for Andrew.
Drew is also short for Andrew.
Some of you people need to get out more.
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When you were born, your Mother named you Dick ….and not for the fact that is short for Richard