Comments on: Bears GM Phil Emery doesn’t expect Devin Hester to retire

By: philtration

philtration — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:00:05 +0000

He was the best return man that I ever saw and every time the Bears were receiving a punt or kick off everyone would stop for a moment.
He did not even have to field the kick for them to get great field position because the other teams were so afraid of kicking to him.
But that was then and this is now.

He has done nothing for some time and that money would be better spent on improving the O line or getting a TE that can actually catch.

By: 85bear

85bear — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:53:59 +0000

Too much emphasis on being happy in what you do. Maybe you just need to do the best job possible so you can keep a roof over your head and food on the table. Quit your crying, work hard and happiness will come if you make up your mind to be happy. What a ridiculous and immature statement. You’re young, you’re healthy, get out there and do the best job you can. Millions would trade places with you in a heartbeat.

By: 4dabears

4dabears — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:48:40 +0000

I thought he was already retired. You mean he’s still playing?

By: donterrelli

donterrelli — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:25:48 +0000

He might as well, it’s not like he’s a big contributor anymore.

By: bearfan1957

bearfan1957 — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:41:14 +0000

Hester is feeling sorry for himself, because he has fallen off the charts. Go ahead, retire, you will probably be traded, or cut anyway.

By: crazycane

crazycane — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:30:46 +0000

Many have said that Hester isn’t the same anymore. That he isn’t even running north and south. Hester is REALLY good friends with Johnny Knox and when he saw Knox not able to hold his baby days after his gruesome injury I think Devin had a change of opinion on life in general.

And there isn’t anything wrong with that BUT do what you got to do and don’t string a team along. I don’t think he’s a Bear next year regardless as his bonus is way too much money.

By: otis52gsh

otis52gsh — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:19:39 +0000

Sounds to me that he is not having as much fun because his production is down. Time for him to put in some extra time, not quit. Learn how to run a route, there is a good starting point. If it were as simple as just run fast, the raiders would never lose.

By: howiefeltersnatch

howiefeltersnatch — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:07:31 +0000

Acute Josh Cribbs syndrome. One trick pony on special teams with limited ability to play a skilled position.

By: chi01town

chi01town — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:05:21 +0000

Shut up Hester and learn to run a route first then catch the football.
By the way… what happend to the
kick returns FOR TOUCHDOWNS this season

By: whitecastleisafoodgroup

whitecastleisafoodgroup — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:49:43 +0000

Hester just isn’t worth it anymore. Trade him or cut him. He’s just taking up space.

By: charlescub80

charlescub80 — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:27:49 +0000

Lovie put a lot of faith in Hester. Lovie thought Hester could be a top reciever in the league. The next coach will put Hester only on special teams where he belongs.

By: dabearsk

dabearsk — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:12:37 +0000

Devin, we have been questioning if you wanted to play given your performance and propensity to run backwards this year on each punt return. You were a great returner..stop being so sensitive and just start playing again,,,,learn the slot and you may get back into the line up on o, if you get Cutler to trust you. Be thankful you are getting paid millions to play football…