VRfalcon Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Mike Smith will have a heart attack if they sign this guy. Anything besides a fair catch and he flips out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfalconsp Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Regardless of whether we bring him in or not - first Holliday, and now Hester - should tell you we want a return man and will get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Regardless of whether we bring him in or not - first Holliday, and now Hester - should tell you we want a return man and will get one.Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayrockthabarber Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 This wouldn't be a bad move. Even though he's older he still has decent speed and can actually play WR as well return kicks unlike Holliday. Plus I don't think he'll be asking for a ton of money either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconssk8boi2001 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Regardless of whether we bring him in or not - first Holliday, and now Hester - should tell you we want a return man and will get one.I think we should target one in the draft. Cheaper and will likely be more effective. Hester has seen his best days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymadd Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I think this is a good move if we are able to sign him. We need a return man for sure and those you stating that you would rather draft such and such dont know what a rookie will do and cheaper doesnt always work, we have the cap room to sign a player like Hester. Give me the Vet at this point so that we can free up that draft pick. Bring Him Home TD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hoopah! Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Regardless of whether we sign him, this is the second KR/PR we've brought in, we're clearly looking to upgrade our return game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 How old is Devin Hester? OK, he is 31 yrs old and will be 32 in November - that is very old for a KR/PR1 Kickoff return for TD in the last 6 years (two years ago)1 Punt return for TD in the last 2 yearshe still has good averages though:14 yds/ punt return in 201328 yds/kickoff return in 2014the problem is I just don't think he is worth the extra premium you will pay to get him. It should be a 1 year deal if we offer or a 2 year deal where we can cut him after 1 year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymadd Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 How old is Devin Hester? OK, he is 31 yrs old and will be 32 in November - that is very old for a KR/PR1 Kickoff return for TD in the last 6 years (two years ago)1 Punt return for TD in the last 2 yearshe still has good averages though:14 yds/ punt return in 201328 yds/kickoff return in 2014the problem is I just don't think he is worth the extra premium you will pay to get him. It should be a 1 year deal if we offer or a 2 year deal where we can cut him after 1 year.Look at those averages for last year, you are more than likely to get those averages from a proven vet than from a rookie that everyone wants in the 5-7th rounds of the draft. It is more to speed when it comes to returning kicks, you cant just place a 4.3 guy back there are expect him to take it to the house every game. I think I will take the less risker situation and role with Hester and use the draft to really help the depth on this team, like stacking the depth on the Dline and OLine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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atljbo Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 rather get one of these returners in the draft, than over pay for a guy who hasn t done much the last few years.You do know he retuned a punt back for a TD last year .... multiple 81 yard returns .... avg 27.6 per kick return .... no way would i over pay but lets not say he didnt do nothing last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlGM Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I'm glad were looking for an upgrade. I didn'realize Hester was 31 though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSICKxWITHxITx Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I'd love to have him. Gives you a threat in the return game and can use him as a weapon some in the passing game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSICKxWITHxITx Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 You do know he retuned a punt back for a TD last year .... multiple 81 yard returns .... avg 27.6 per kick return .... no way would i over pay but lets not say he didnt do nothing last yearPlus there was 2-3 years they used him just as a WR instead of a returner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimitiveJN Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 1 year deal. I wouldn't mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoic Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 If we don't pay too much, sign him.>>>Upgrade in PR/KR>>>Weapon as limited role I the slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hoopah! Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I wouldn't expect any contributions from him on offense. His best numbers as a returner came when he was allowed to solely focus on the return game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rise_Up_504 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I'll be shocked if he doesn't sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xfactor Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 You do know he retuned a punt back for a TD last year .... multiple 81 yard returns .... avg 27.6 per kick return .... no way would i over pay but lets not say he didnt do nothing last yearThis^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romfal Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 even if its for a year or two, it would be nice knowing we have a good returner. Its nice to see that we are looking at upgrading a position we have been average at for a while now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRUNKuno Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Hester is still Hester and poses as a threat to opposing teams. Even last year, teams were still kicking away from him and altering their return coverages, because he represents the very real possibility of consistently breaking a long return. Rookies dont come in and do that unless their names are all Devin Hester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I'll be shocked if he doesn't signI wouldnt. NFL.com is saying up to 13 teams are interested in his services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butudontseeme™ Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Buncha whiners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring It Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 In 2012 after Lovie Smith was fired, Hester considered retirement.My only fear is............not sure how hungry he is at this point. Maybe playing at home in a Dome would be a new excitement for him.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devin_Hester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draftnut57 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 How many years I've been wondering why in the heck that don't know to go after a return man!!! I talk about the need every year in the coming drafts. I always target a return man knowing how bad we need one and how much it would help us win a couple more games a year. Really..It would if we had a good one.. I don't know how much Hester has left but it's way better than anything we have now. But really would like to draft a young one also. No matter if we do get Hester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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