Devin Hester (leaving Bears)

ScottF · 03-06-2014, 10:22 AM

I wouldn't sign anyone exclusively as a returner:

The NFL has taken the KO return out of the game.
Although Sproles is no longer explosive as a returner, he is reliable.
Punt and KO return TD's are really no longer a part of the game.

TheOak · 03-06-2014, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by ScottF

I wouldn't sign anyone exclusively as a returner:

The NFL has taken the KO return out of the game.
Although Sproles is no longer explosive as a returner, he is reliable.
Punt and KO return TD's are really no longer a part of the game.

I agree that return TDs are pretty much nullified but Hester is averaging 28 yards per KO return and 15 yards per PR, to Sproles 21 KO and 6 PR.

That translates to starting from the 30 instead of 20 and an extra 7 yards on put returns. That is big difference and advantage. How many times has 7-10 yards put us out of FG range? Keep in mind that Shayne Graham could certainly use that 7-10 yards with his leg.

ScottF · 03-06-2014, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

I agree that return TDs are pretty much nullified but Hester is averaging 28 yards per KO return and 15 yards per PR, to Sproles 21 KO and 6 PR.

That translates to starting from the 30 instead of 20 and an extra 7 yards on put returns. That is big difference and advantage. How many times has 7-10 yards put us out of FG range? Keep in mind that Shayne Graham could certainly use that 7-10 yards with his leg.

Sproles did really drop off on PR, and that KR stat is actually worse when you consider that he started those returns 5 yards deep

TheOak · 03-06-2014, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by ScottF

Sproles did really drop off on PR, and that KR stat is actually worse when you consider that he started those returns 5 yards deep

Hester is also dual purpose, he was also a receiver up till last year. Id rather see Hester on a reverse than Josh Hill

K Major · 03-06-2014, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by ScottF

I wouldn't sign anyone exclusively as a returner:

The NFL has taken the KO return out of the game.
Although Sproles is no longer explosive as a returner, he is reliable.
Punt and KO return TD's are really no longer a part of the game.

I think Rezburna may have said it best... "I would prefer a guy who is a exclusively a kick return guy and nothing else". Devin fits that title and I would welcome him to the B&G to take over kick return duty.

rezburna · 03-06-2014, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

I think Rezburna may have said it best... "I would prefer a guy who is a exclusively a kick return guy and nothing else". Devin fits that title and I would welcome him to the B&G to take over kick return duty.

You quoted a genius. You are now my favorite member.

TheOak · 03-07-2014, 07:14 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

You quoted a genius. You are now my favorite member.

Fine... Slut

Do not expect a Christmas card this year.

rezburna · 03-07-2014, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

Fine... Slut

Do not expect a Christmas card this year.

What have you done for me lately?

TheOak · 03-07-2014, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

What have you done for me lately?

Twice as much as I'm going to do in the future.

rezburna · 03-07-2014, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

Twice as much as I'm going to do in the future.

That smart comment just got you surpassed by Danno.

03-06-2014, 10:22 AM	#1
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Devin Hester (leaving Bears) I wouldn't sign anyone exclusively as a returner: The NFL has taken the KO return out of the game. Although Sproles is no longer explosive as a returner, he is reliable. Punt and KO return TD's are really no longer a part of the game. SapperSaint and jeanpierre like this.

03-06-2014, 10:54 AM	#2
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,047	Re: Devin Hester (leaving Bears) Originally Posted by ScottF I wouldn't sign anyone exclusively as a returner: The NFL has taken the KO return out of the game. Although Sproles is no longer explosive as a returner, he is reliable. Punt and KO return TD's are really no longer a part of the game. I agree that return TDs are pretty much nullified but Hester is averaging 28 yards per KO return and 15 yards per PR, to Sproles 21 KO and 6 PR. That translates to starting from the 30 instead of 20 and an extra 7 yards on put returns. That is big difference and advantage. How many times has 7-10 yards put us out of FG range? Keep in mind that Shayne Graham could certainly use that 7-10 yards with his leg.

03-06-2014, 11:01 AM	#3
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Devin Hester (leaving Bears) Originally Posted by TheOak I agree that return TDs are pretty much nullified but Hester is averaging 28 yards per KO return and 15 yards per PR, to Sproles 21 KO and 6 PR. That translates to starting from the 30 instead of 20 and an extra 7 yards on put returns. That is big difference and advantage. How many times has 7-10 yards put us out of FG range? Keep in mind that Shayne Graham could certainly use that 7-10 yards with his leg. Sproles did really drop off on PR, and that KR stat is actually worse when you consider that he started those returns 5 yards deep

03-06-2014, 11:51 AM	#4
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,047	Re: Devin Hester (leaving Bears) Originally Posted by ScottF Sproles did really drop off on PR, and that KR stat is actually worse when you consider that he started those returns 5 yards deep Hester is also dual purpose, he was also a receiver up till last year. Id rather see Hester on a reverse than Josh Hill

03-06-2014, 11:51 AM	#5
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Devin Hester (leaving Bears) Originally Posted by ScottF I wouldn't sign anyone exclusively as a returner: The NFL has taken the KO return out of the game. Although Sproles is no longer explosive as a returner, he is reliable. Punt and KO return TD's are really no longer a part of the game. I think Rezburna may have said it best... "I would prefer a guy who is a exclusively a kick return guy and nothing else". Devin fits that title and I would welcome him to the B&G to take over kick return duty. rezburna likes this.

03-06-2014, 08:41 PM	#6
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,099	Re: Devin Hester (leaving Bears) Originally Posted by K Major I think Rezburna may have said it best... "I would prefer a guy who is a exclusively a kick return guy and nothing else". Devin fits that title and I would welcome him to the B&G to take over kick return duty. You quoted a genius. You are now my favorite member. K Major likes this.

03-07-2014, 07:14 AM	#7
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,047	Re: Devin Hester (leaving Bears) Originally Posted by rezburna You quoted a genius. You are now my favorite member. Fine... Slut Do not expect a Christmas card this year. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,099	Re: Devin Hester (leaving Bears) Originally Posted by TheOak Fine... Slut Do not expect a Christmas card this year. What have you done for me lately? TheOak likes this.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,047	Re: Devin Hester (leaving Bears) Originally Posted by rezburna What have you done for me lately? Twice as much as I'm going to do in the future.

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,099	Re: Devin Hester (leaving Bears) Originally Posted by TheOak Twice as much as I'm going to do in the future. That smart comment just got you surpassed by Danno.

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