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Devin Hester: The Bears Finally Give Him His Money

I'm glad to report that the Chicago Bears have signed WR/KR Devin Hester to a four year contract extension.

I knew they would come to terms sooner or later.

They gave Hester the money he deserved all along.

Now the Bears are set with all of there players. The signed every potential free agent on their roster and all their draft picks.

Alex Brown, Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs, Robbie Gould, Tommie Harris, all their draft picks and now Devin Hester.

Jerry Angelo should not be fired. That would be the last thing i would do.

Jerry Angelo and Hester's agent Eugene Parker came to terms earlier today.

Hester must be so happy, that he just got his money.

Maybe he won't be injured today on the practice field.

That is joke for the people who didn't know he had a hamstring injury, which many thought he faked so he didn't have to pay the $15,000 fine every day.

Hester should breakout as an offensive weapon this season, but it might take him a while to grow into a #1 WR because he isn't the smartest guy in the league.

I saw an article written by Dan Pompei on Chicagosports.com, that was titled Call me crazy, but it's time for Bears to trade Hester.

I said to myself what is this guy thinking.

Is he nuts.

Do you know how many times Devin Hester bailed the Chicago Bears out of games?

Exactly, too many to count.

Dan Pompei thinks many teams want this guy, of course they do , he is ridiculous.

Who doesn't want a game changer, like Hester?

I can't imagine the Chicago Bears without him.

Dan Pompei you should have thought about what you just said, because Bears fans will be all over you this season, when Hester return kicks and catches passes for touchdowns.

They gave him his money Dan, so obviously it's not time to trade him.

The link to the article is: http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/cs-080724-dan-pompei-devin-hester,1,3042432.column

Chicago Bears: Highlights From Training Camp, Day 3

Welcome back to Chicago Bears Training Camp highlights. Yesterday was the third day of training camp for the Bears and Devin Hester decided to show up for all those Bears fans screaming his name.

Devin Hester showed up on the field, but did not participate in practice because of a hamstring injury.

Many believe this is a made up injury, just so he does not lose money every day.

The fans were sure excited to see him out there though.

Rex Grossman appeared much better than Kyle Orton.

First Round Pick LT Chris Williams sat out friday's practice with a back injury.

Also, Rashied Davis and Earl Bennett reeled in some difficult passes.

Jason McKie was alerted that Hester was coming to the practice field.

Hester decided to call him at about 1:00 A.M. and McKie informed many of his teammates and coaches.

Not much really happened on Day three of Chicago Bears Training Camp.

Chicago Bears: Highlights From Training Camp, Day 2

Welcome back to Chicago Bears Training Camp highlights. Yesterday was the second day of training camp for the Bears and again no sign of Devin Hester.

But, they brought in another wide receiver from Hawaii Ryan Grice-Mullen. They signed the undrafted free agent after they released FB J.D. Runnels.

Ryan Grice-Mullen is 5'11" weighs about 183 and has a very slim chance of making the team, but he plays the slot and he could replace Devin Hester, if he never shows up again.

Ryan Grice Mullen is a rookie that signed with the Texans as an undrafted free-agent but was cut after the mini-camps.

I was a bit surprised that they didn't keep him around for longer, I thought Grice-Mullen was the best WR on Hawaii's team last year.

Other notes from yesterday:

Rookie LT Chris Williams leaves the field with a back injury, but Lovie Smith think he will be back on the field soon.

Kevin Jones is seen doing some drills. Hopefully he will compete for the starting with Matt Forte soon.

Little known WR Mike Hass who spent most of his time with the Bears on the practice squad made a nice catch thrown by Kyle Orton.

Charles Tillman and Olin Kreutz are still out.

Here is a video of Ryan Grice-Mullen--

Colt Brennan to Ryan Grice-Mullen

Chicago Bears: Highlights From Training Camp, Day 1

Do you want to know what happened at the start of training camp for the Chicago Bears?

Im sure everyone does.

Besides the Chicago Bears seeing their superstar KR/WR Devin Hester hold out,they also placed four players on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.

Those four players are Olin Kreutz (Achilles heal), Kevin Jones (knee), Dusty Dvoracek (calf) and Chester Adams (stomach).

Those players can come off the list at any point during training camp.

Corner-back Charles Tillman was not on the field for practice.

1st round pick who was signed to a five year deal today, was happier than anybody, even though he will start the camp behind veteran John St. Clair.

General manager Jerry Angelo will address the Hester situation after practice.

Rex Grossman has won the starting quarterback job. That is for the first day of practice.

A coin toss went down Wednesday morning during the quarterback meeting.

Kyle Orton called it, but Rex Grossman won it.

So, Sexy Rexy will run with the first-team offense for one day.

Kyle Orton said "We will both get the same amount of reps with the first-team offense."

That's all from Chicago Bears training camp Day 1.

Devin Hester: Holding Out Of Bears Training Camp

Just recently, it has been reported that WR/KR for the Chicago Bears, Devin Hester, is holding out of training camp.

Devin Hester wants his money and he wants it now. Personally i saw this coming way before last season ended.

This man is on the verge of being something special.

Do you think he deserves his money?

I sure do, but what do you give to the man. He has to prove anything at receiver and we all know his ability at KR.

You don't want to overpay Devin Hester, it could be a huge mistake.

I understand where the University of Miami alum is coming from.

The Chicago Bears signed many players on the team to long contracts this off-season, including: DT, Tommie Harris, LB Lance Briggs, DE Alex Brown, K Robbie Gould, LB Brian Urlacher and WR Rashied Davis.

They also signed every single draft pick including first round pick, Chris Williams today.

He wants money and he will be willing to sit out of precious training camp time for it.

The report from ESPN said he will lose 15,000 dollars each day he holds out of training camp.

He is scheduled to make $445,000 this season and $530,000 in 2009.

He signed a four-year, $2.61 million contract in 2006 after he was the 57th overall pick in the second round.

Devin Hester told the Chicago Tribune "I'm not coming,'' he said by phone. "I have to make a statement. I showed by going to [organized team activities] that I was a team player. But then, I just felt like they weren't taking it seriously that I wanted to get a new deal. "I can't go out and play this year making $445,000. Come on, man.''

Devin Hester said Lovie Smith called and said the team didn't feel the same without him.

He said he deserves more, and I agree, but how much more is the real question.

This could turn out ugly, but I believe the Chicago Bears will do the right thing and give Devin Hester his money.

The Chicago Bears know that the 31 other teams in the league would love to have this dynamic return man, soon to be star receiver, according to many players, coaches and fans.

Ricky Manning Jr: Most Likely Chicago Bear to Be Traded

Do you think the Chicago Bears will trade Ricky Manning Jr?

Yes, it sure seems like he is the odd man out.

Ricky Manning Jr. signed with the Chicago Bears in 2006, he set a career high, and he tied for the team lead and tied for 10th in the NFL with five INTs

In the postseason he had a big INT against the Seahawks in the NFC Divisional Playoff.

Became first Bears defensive back since Jerry Azumah (12/30/01) to record 2 sacks in one game (12/17/06 vs. TB Bucs).

Last season, Ricky Manning Jr. played in every regular season game, but failed to record an interception. He was the starting nickel back for the whole season.

The Chicago Bears are looking to use former first round pick Danieal Manning at nickelback because of the emergence of Brandon McGowan and Mike Brown coming back.

Besides the obvious starters Charles Tillman and Nathan Vasher, the Bears have two second year pros in Corey Graham and Trumaine McBride. Don't forget this years fifth round pick Zackary Bowman.

If they do move Ricky Manning Jr, it might work out like Chris Harris in last years training camp.

Chris Harris started 15 games with the Panthers last season, recorded one INT and eight forced fumbles.

All the Chicago Bears got in that trade was a fifth round pick.

I still am upset at that trade.

So, if they move Ricky Manning Jr. it could turn out the same as Chris Harris's last year in training camp.

It never hurts to have to many bodies and we all the know the Chicago Bears get alot of injuries.

It looks Ricky Manning Jr. who is signed through 2010, might get sent packing sooner than later.

Bears Close To Deal With 1st Round Pick

The Chicago Bears roster stands at 80 with Chris Williams unsigned.

This is what Chris Williams's agent had to say "we have exchanged dialogue and proposals," Johnson said Thursday. "I respect the Bears' diligence in working toward a timely resolution, particularly with training camp right around the corner."

It has been reported that Chris Williams, the No. 14 overall pick, will sign a five-year contract, with $9 million guaranteed.

The only two players the Chicago Bears are worried about have to be Brian Urlacher and Devin Hester.

The Bears training camp starts in five days.

Breaking News: Chicago Bears Make A Much Needed Move and Sign RB Kevin Jones

The Chicago Bears bolstered their roster today by signing RB Kevin Jones to a one year deal worth about $605,000.

I like the signing, it brings in a nice backup to compete with rookie Matt Forte.

"I'm ecstatic," Jones said on his way to O'Hare from Halas Hall. "I know the situation. I know the Bears' rich history of winning. Looking at the Bears, I know they're a tough, running team. I can't wait to be a part of it."

Lovie Smith said weeks ago that the Chicago Bears were not signing a running back, and was very mad at this statement made by the head coach.

I like Matt Forte, but you can't trust him because he is a rookie. also, behind Forte is the other Adrian Peterson, who was solid at times last season and very affective in the screen game. The third string running back Garrett Wolfe was invisible at times last season.

If Kevin Jones shows up to training camp in shape and ready to go, he could beat out rookie Matt Forte or split time with him.

That is better than being with no team at all.

Let's take a look at Kevin Jones's career.

Kevin Jones is second in Virgina Tech school history with 3,475 rushing yards and 35 touchdowns.

He was a first round pick back in 2004 by the Detroit Lions.

His best season was his rookie season where he ran for 1,133 yards, rushed for five touchdowns and caught one touchdown.

Kevin Jones has great pass catch ability.

He joined Hall of Famer Barry Sanders and Billy Sims as the third running back in Detroit Lions history to run for 1,000+ yards in his rookie season.

Between 2005-2006 he ran 1,353 yards, rushed for 11 touchdowns and caught two touchdowns.

He was sidelined at the end of the 2006 season with a Lisfranc fracture.

In 2007, the Lions brought in Tatum Bell and T.J. Duckett because they were worried about Kevin Jones's durability.

He ran for only 581 yards and rushed for eight touchdowns in 2007, but yet again he was hampered by a knee injury late in the season.

The Detroit Lions released him in March of this year, because of his latest injury.

Kevin Jones offered his services to play in Chicago in June, because he knew he could get alot of playing time and he loves the city of Chicago.

Kevin Jones visited the Steelers, Bears, Patriots, Packers, Lions and Bucs, but he signed on with the Chicago Bears.

He could be considered a risk to some, but we can just sit back and watch what he does next year with the Chicago Bears.

Brett Favre: Would He Ever Sign With The Bears?

I was thinking about the possibility of future Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre playing for the Green Bay Packers' biggest rival, and it is was quite scary.

I was sort of sick of all the stories about him coming back, but now I would like to see this happen.

If he were to be released from the Packers and sign with the Bears, the Packer fans who love Brett Favre, would hate his guts forever.

It would be very crazy if this were to happen, but the teams that would actually take Brett Favre would be the Bucs, Ravens, Dolphins, Jets, Vikings, and Bears.

I never really liked Brett Favre, but maybe I will learn to like him if he does join Bears Nation in Chicago.

Yes, he has 442 TD's, over 60,000 passing yards, nine Pro-Bowl selections, but he is 38 years old and he has contemplated retirement for about five years now.

It has been reported that he worked out at a high school in his hometown in Mississippi and he says he is ready to go for this season. He defiantly shows his dedication for the game of football.

The GM of Green Bay Packers Ted Thompson said, if Brett comes back he will be the backup to first round pick Aaron Rodgers.

Over 56,000 people voted on a poll on Yahoo Sports that asked: Where will Brett Favre play in 2008?
The votes and choices looked like this:

Chicago		26%
Green Bay		9%
Minnesota		22%
Other		43%

If Brett Favre does wind up in the Windy City, he will be in a battle with Rex Grossman and Kyle Orton who both want the starting quarterback job.

It will be an interesting story with all this Brett Favre news and I would love to see him in a Bears uniform.

Did You Know: 7/8/08

Did You Know: Jim McMahon former Chicago Bears QB.

Chicago Bears fans remember that QB Jim McMahon helped the Bears win Super Bowl XX, but what they don't remember is he won a Super Bowl with the Packers.

Yes, he played for the Bears enemy and in 1996 he played backup to Brett Favre.

He was booed at the beginning of his two years with the Pack, later he was called McBackup to Brett Favre.

The funny part of this story is that the Bears never went to the White House in Washington because of the death of the astronauts on the challenger. So, when the Packers won the Super Bowl in 1996, McMahon wore a Chicago Bears jersey

Many Green Bay Packer fans grew very furious, but then he explained how he never had the chance to go when he was on the Bears.

He is the best Bears QB since Sid Luckman, but he bounced around the league after his departure from the Bears. He later played for the Vikings, Chargers, and Cardinals.

Just a fun fact to know about a former Bears player.