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Despite talk of returning him to the specialist role that made him a star, Hester will be used as much as possible on offense next season, according to HC Lovie Smith.
Reported by ESPN.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
New OC Mike Martz has said the Bears would be "judicious" in how they use Hester on offense. Hester also has said he would like to get back to what he says he does best -- returning punts and kickoffs. But Smith, who discussed a variety of Bears topics with reporters Tuesday at the NFL meetings in Orlando, said despite Martz's comments, the plan for Hester hasn't changed. "We definitely will still use him as a wide receiver," Smith said. "It will probably be the same role as last year -- punt returner and full-time receiver. ..." Hester, who scored 11 touchdowns on punt and kickoff returns spanning the 2006 and 2007 regular seasons, has averaged 54 catches for 711 yards in his two full seasons as a receiver, but his return game has suffered. He hasn't scored a touchdown on a return since Dec. 30, 2007.
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