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Monday, Apr 21, 2008 8:13 am EDT
Bears are willing to work on new deal for Hester
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Devin Hester is unparalleled in NFL history as a returner, and coach Lovie Smith says he has the skills to develop as a No. 1 receiver. With that in mind the Chicago Bears appear willing to work a new deal according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
If Hester develops on offense this season, his value is only going to increase. He already has meant plenty when it comes to points. He has scored more touchdowns the last two seasons than anyone else and is directly responsible for at least a handful of Bears victories. Hester will earn a base salary of $445,000 this season and is on the books for $530,000 in 2009.
The four-year contract he signed as the 57th pick in 2006 is worth a little more than $2.61 million. Doing a deal halfway through a four-year contract will set a precedent for the Bears. They balked at efforts by cornerback Nathan Vasher to do the same two years ago. But Hester has grossly outperformed his contract.
Source: Sun-Times
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