Wesson44 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 http://www.chicagobears.com/news/ChalkTalk...p?STORY_ID=8696 With the Bears signing punt and kickoff returner Eric Weems, do you think they will—dare I say it—look to trade Devin Hester? Why else would they add a Pro Bowl return specialist? The Bears didn’t sign Eric Weems because they wanted to push Devin Hester out the door or reduce his role. They’ve always believed in having as many good returners on the roster as possible, and that’s why they made the move. Weems, who was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2010 as a special teams player, also has excelled covering punts and kickoffs. I recently asked general manager Phil Emery about Hester’s role and he said: “We have a very dynamic plan for Devin. He will continue to return punts and kicks. We have a great tradition here in Chicago in terms of having multiple kick and punt returners. Johnny Knox and Devin, Danieal Manning. So we’ve had a really good mix. As coach [Lovie] Smith says, ‘You can’t have enough good returners and you can’t have enough good players.’ So we see Eric and Devin mixing very well. Devin’s going to have lots of roles. He’s going to play wideout. … Coach [Mike] Tice with his offense may surprise a few people in terms of how he’s going to use Devin.” How has Brandon Marshall fared against the Bears’ division opponents? Brandon Marshall has averaged nearly 100 yards per outing against the Bears’ three division opponents. In two career games versus each team, he has compiled 19 receptions for 198 yards against the Lions, 13 catches for 201 yards versus the Packers and 14 receptions for 185 yards and one touchdown against the Vikings. He’s had a 10-reception, 100-yard game against all three clubs: 127 yards on 10 catches at Green Bay, 114 yards on 10 catches at Minnesota and 102 yards on 10 catches versus Detroit. What’s the latest on Johnny Knox’s recovery from that horrible back injury? Do you think he’ll be healthy enough to start training camp? That remains to be seen. I can tell you that I see Johnny Knox at Halas Hall every day working hard to get back on the field. Here’s what Lovie Smith said recently about Johnny’s recovery: “I just know that every day Johnny is here; it’s like he’s on staff here. Every day you see him rehabbing you get more and more confident for him to recover from his serious injury. He’s come a long ways and he has a long ways to go.” Maybe this is the reason we still draft another WR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 http://www.chicagobears.com/news/ChalkTalk...p?STORY_ID=8696 With the Bears signing punt and kickoff returner Eric Weems, do you think they will—dare I say it—look to trade Devin Hester? Why else would they add a Pro Bowl return specialist? The Bears didn’t sign Eric Weems because they wanted to push Devin Hester out the door or reduce his role. They’ve always believed in having as many good returners on the roster as possible, and that’s why they made the move. Weems, who was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2010 as a special teams player, also has excelled covering punts and kickoffs. I recently asked general manager Phil Emery about Hester’s role and he said: “We have a very dynamic plan for Devin. He will continue to return punts and kicks. We have a great tradition here in Chicago in terms of having multiple kick and punt returners. Johnny Knox and Devin, Danieal Manning. So we’ve had a really good mix. As coach [Lovie] Smith says, ‘You can’t have enough good returners and you can’t have enough good players.’ So we see Eric and Devin mixing very well. Devin’s going to have lots of roles. He’s going to play wideout. … Coach [Mike] Tice with his offense may surprise a few people in terms of how he’s going to use Devin.” How has Brandon Marshall fared against the Bears’ division opponents? Brandon Marshall has averaged nearly 100 yards per outing against the Bears’ three division opponents. In two career games versus each team, he has compiled 19 receptions for 198 yards against the Lions, 13 catches for 201 yards versus the Packers and 14 receptions for 185 yards and one touchdown against the Vikings. He’s had a 10-reception, 100-yard game against all three clubs: 127 yards on 10 catches at Green Bay, 114 yards on 10 catches at Minnesota and 102 yards on 10 catches versus Detroit. What’s the latest on Johnny Knox’s recovery from that horrible back injury? Do you think he’ll be healthy enough to start training camp? That remains to be seen. I can tell you that I see Johnny Knox at Halas Hall every day working hard to get back on the field. Here’s what Lovie Smith said recently about Johnny’s recovery: “I just know that every day Johnny is here; it’s like he’s on staff here. Every day you see him rehabbing you get more and more confident for him to recover from his serious injury. He’s come a long ways and he has a long ways to go.” Maybe this is the reason we still draft another WR I dot think Knox plays anymore for the Bears. I think his injury ends his football life. He didnt like contact when he was healthy, what do you think will occur how that he has the injury on his mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixote Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I dot think Knox plays anymore for the Bears. I think his injury ends his football life. He didnt like contact when he was healthy, what do you think will occur how that he has the injury on his mind. I have heard you say he didn't like contact when healthy. I never saw any indication of this and was curious why you think he was gun-shy "before" getting hurt. I am lost as to why you say this. Now, after the injury, it is always possible he will not be able to shake it "mentally". It does and can happen to any player after a major injury like he had. No idea if the kid will ever make it back on the field, but not giving up on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Agreed. I think he is done as a pro. I just hope he can live a normal life outside of football. I hope he invested/invests wisely. I'm not sure it has anything to do at all w/ mental. I think physically, he simply is more than likely shot to play at this level. I dot think Knox plays anymore for the Bears. I think his injury ends his football life. He didnt like contact when he was healthy, what do you think will occur how that he has the injury on his mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I have heard you say he didn't like contact when healthy. I never saw any indication of this and was curious why you think he was gun-shy "before" getting hurt. I am lost as to why you say this. Now, after the injury, it is always possible he will not be able to shake it "mentally". It does and can happen to any player after a major injury like he had. No idea if the kid will ever make it back on the field, but not giving up on him. If you have access to watch any tapes, many times he got short armed, I am not saying he was all the time, but had to many moments to make me think the injury wont do him in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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