Devin Hester is the best return man in the history of the NFL.
You would think that is all you'd have to write about Hester given the excitement that builds with every thump of a punt towards him. The drama is palpable up until the whistle blows or Hester crosses the goal line.
That's part of the fun of having Hester on the team, he's a threat to score a touchdown each time he fields a punt with room to run.
There is little doubt about Hester's ability as a punt returner, but the question now becomes, is that ability enough?
Hester's contract is structured as such that it's an incentive based deal that only gets into the pricey range if Hester meets certain incentives.
Hester has failed to reach those incentives as a productive receiver therefore making his contract hit far less than some fear.
The reason for that lessened salary cap hit is also why Hester is on the hot seat. Hester still needs to prove to be a valuable weapon to the Chicago Bears...
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July 19, 2012
