October 21st, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in The biggest question for the Bears heading into Sunday’s affair with the NFC South-leading Bucs: will wide receiver Earl Bennett return? Head coach Lovie Smith has upgraded Bennett’s status (torso) to being a lot “closer” to playing this weekend, despite a report saying the Vanderbilt alum will likely be held out for Week seven’s matchup [...]
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Bears vs. Buccaneers Friday Injury Report
Chicago Out: T Gabe Carimi (knee), DT Matt Toeaina (knee) Probable: WR Earl Bennett (torso, chest), TE Kellen Davis (elbow), WR Devin Hester (chest), S Anthony Walters (knee), S Major Wright (hip) Tampa Bay Out: C Jeff Faine (biceps), WR Sammie Stroughter (ankle) Doubtful: RB LeGarrette Blount (knee) Questionable: DT Gerald McCoy (ankle), TE Luke [...]
Source: Bears WR Bennett out Sunday vs. Buccaneers; Hester expected to play
Despite fully practicing again on Thursday, Bears wide receiver Earl Bennett will not play against the Buccaneers on Sunday in London, according to a league source. As for fellow wideout Devin Hester, he is expected to play against Tampa after suffering a minor chest injury during the Week six thrashing of the Vikings. The Windy [...]
The reason why Devin Hester fell to Bears in 2006 draft – LenDale White
Former Bears Director of College Scouting Greg Gabriel revealed on the National Football Post how the Bears almost didn’t get a chance to select Devin Hester in the second round of the ’06 NFL Draft. Thank you, LenDale White and Floyd Reese – the Titans general manager who chose White over Hester at pick No. [...]
Bears Devin Hester named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Bears wide receiver/return specialist Devin Hester has been named the NFC’s Special Teams Player of the Week. The Windy City Flyer had a 98-yard kick return for a touchdown and returned a punt 27 yards in the Bears’ 39-10 rout of the Vikings. The former Hurricane legend also caught five passes for 91 yards and [...]
Hester sparks Bears in 39-10 rout of Vikings
Quick recap: The two fears coming into the game for the Bears: Vikings running back Adrian Peterson and defensive end Jared Allen. Both make an impact play (Peterson – TD run; Allen – strip sack), but other than that, the two stars were held in check. Jay Cutler had time to complete a 48-yard touchdown [...]
Hester named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
For the tenth time in his career, Bears wide receiver/return specialist Devin Hester has been named the NFC’s Special Teams Player of the Week. Hester returned a punt 69 yards to the end zone in the 34-29 victory over the Panthers in Week four, setting an NFL record with his 11th punt return to paydirt [...]
Devin Hester getting better at returning?
How can the “Windy City Flyer” possibly improve upon his record-setting return numbers? Easy – it’s about getting better at studying blockers, tendencies, and learning from a legendary return specialist. “It was like baseball,” said Hester, who turns 29 next month. “He pitched me right down the middle and it gives me great field position [...]
