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Hester's in, but out

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:01:00 +1900

Devin Hester, you are ridiculous. We all know as much. And the injury that's keeping him out of practice after he ended his two-day holdout might be ridiculous as well. At the minimum, let's call his reported hamstring pull a bit of a stretch.

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Camp spotlight

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:01:00 +1900

QB BATTLE

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TE Davis is the new kid on block

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:01:00 +1900

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. -- Kellen Davis was at it again Friday afternoon, making some big catches downfield, including a deep ball from Kyle Orton .

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Bears' Hester Reports, Contract Talks Continue

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 03:09:12 +1900

Bears kick returner Devin Hester reports to training camp, ending his holdout while negotiations on a new contract continued.

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Bears rookie Williams misses another practice

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:35:00 +1900

All the projections about the potential of rookie left tackle Chris Williams have been made without ever seeing him block an NFL defensive end in anything but shorts and shoulder pads.

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Hester reports to Bears training camp

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:19:00 +1900

Devin Hester showed up at the Bears' training camp without a new contract. Whether the kick return star will practice without one remains to be seen. After missing the first two days, Hester reported Friday because he saw some progress in negotiations. Huddle Up: Orton takes snaps, Hester back RosenBlog: Hester shows, but for how long? David Haugh: Been there: Vasher feels Hester's pain Dan Pompei: Crazy, but it's time to trade Hester Back spasms KO Williams on Thursday

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Huddle Up: Devin Hester shows up at Bears training camp

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:25:04 +1900

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Better late than never? Hester reports to camp

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:58:24 +1900

Walking out of the dining hall Friday morning at Olivet Nazarene University wearing a red T-shirt and with a red St. Louis Cardinals hat on backward, Devin Hester most importantly wore a wide smile.

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Hester back at Bears training camp

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:43:21 +1900

Star kick returner Devin Hester was at Chicago Bears training camp Friday, although there was no word if signed a contract.

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Hester back at Bears training camp

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:31:06 +1900

Star kick returner Devin Hester was at Chicago Bears training camp Friday, although there was no word if signed a contract. Hester skipped the first practices this week as a holdout. He has two years remaining on his initial deal. Bears spokesman Scott Hagel said he doesn't know if Hester will practice. Hester, a two-time Pro-Bowler, also played wide receiver last season. He was the Bears' second round-draft pick in 2006.

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Notes: Hester back at Bears training camp; two first-rounders sign

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:20:29 +1900

Chicago Bears kick return star Devin Hester is back in training camp, but there's no word on whether he's signed a new contract. ...

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Hester Reports to Bears' Camp

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:09:23 +1900

Kick returner extraordinaire Devin Hester reported to the Chicago Bears' training camp today. He is expected to participate in the club's afternoon practice. Hester had skipped the first two days of the Bears' camp, seeking an upgraded contract. It's not immediately clear if he got one....Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

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Holdout over as Hester reports for Bears camp

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:49:30 +1900

Bears kick return star Devin Hester, who skipped the team's first two practices in a holdout, was back in training camp Friday, but there's no word on whether he's signed a new contract.

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Hester back at Bears training camp

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:45:40 +1900

Chicago Bears kick return star Devin Hester is back in training camp, but there's no word on whether he's signed a new contract. ...

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Bears' Devin Hester ends 2-day holdout

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:07:23 +1900

After skipping the first two days of training camp and threatening to hold out all season, Chicag...

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Bears' season on the line

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:53:55 +1900

The spotlight in Bears training camp is on the quarterback derby, but two days in, coach Lovie Smith was begging to talk about anything else. How about the offensive line, where some other position battles are being waged? The Bears will be only as good as their running game this season, and it all starts up front.

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Hester has backer in Mitchell

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:53:55 +1900

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. -- First, Brian Mitchell joked that if Devin Hester holds out for a while, Mitchell's place in the NFL record book will be secure for a little while longer.

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Bears keep Simms on their radar

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:53:55 +1900

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. -- Chris Simms is expected to report today for the first day of training camp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Hester, not agent, calling the shots

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:53:55 +1900

A desperate tactic by a desperate man. That's the way some regard Devin Hester's contract holdout, which reached Day 2 on Thursday -- or $30,000 in fines for two missed practices.

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Camp spotlight

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:53:55 +1900

QB BATTLEDay 2 of the great quarterback derby provided Kyle Orton with the opportunity to direct the first-team offense, and he developed a quick rapport with Brandon Lloyd , connecting with him on a variety of routes. Overall, Orton and Rex Grossman both looked solid and were sharper than they were Wednesday. Orton had one mix-up where Hunter Hillenmeyer picked him off on a ball deep down the sideline for tight end Greg Olson . Orton looked decisive and made some crisp throws. Grossman showed off his ability to be accurate with the deep ball, hitting Rashied Davis in stride for a touchdown. Grossman lost a snap with center Anthony Oakley , a recurring problem last season.

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Vasher feels Hester's pain

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:52:00 +1900

Vasher feels Hester's pain, but he knows holdout isn't answer > Nathan Vasher showed up on time for the 2006 season, shut up and played for the relative pittance of $425,000. That's what professionals do. A year after his protest, the Bears took care of Vasher. That's an example worth reminding Devin Hester. Thursday update: Tillman eats, not practices Back spasms KO top pick Williams from practice

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Bears GM Angelo hopeful Hester will sign

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:39:00 +1900

Says team 'wants to reward Devin' > In case anybody at training camp was starting to miss Devin Hester, wide receiver Rashied Davis did his best Thursday to ease the pain.

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Back spasms KO top pick Williams from Bears camp

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:38:00 +1900

Concern hovered in the air when rookie first-round pick Chris Williams left the practice field Thursday and didn't return. But Williams said the back spasms that shortened his second day in training camp were no cause for alarm.

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Stiff back idles Bears top pick Chris Williams

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:52:58 +1900

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (AP) -- Chicago Bears first-round draft pick Chris Williams left practice Thursday...

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Devin Hester threatens to sit out all season

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:54:00 +1900

Chicago Bears wide receiver and kick returner Devin Hester surprised coaches and team executives whe...

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Call me crazy, but it's time for Bears to trade Hester

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:53:00 +1900

No one, with the possible exception of Lovie Smith, appreciates the unique abilities of Devin Hester more than I do. With that in mind, if I were the Bears, today I would be calling every team in the NFL to see if they were interested in acquiring him. Thursday update: No Hester, Tillman; Williams hurt? David Haugh: Idea not ridiculous, method sure is RosenBlog: Hey Hester, time to return to spender Dan Pompei: New Favre team elusive But we'll try Top pick Williams signs, practices Ricky Manning thinks he isn't in team's plans

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Hester MIA on first day of Bears camp

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:57:25 +1900

Devin Hester, who has electrified the NFL with 11 punt and kickoff returns for touchdowns in his first two seasons, skipped the Chicago Bears' first training camp practice Wednesday in a holdout.

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Hester plays hardball