Devin Hester, arguably Chicago's best offensive weapon, has decided to hold out for a new deal. Given that the guy is one of the greatest KR/PR in league history and the value he brings to the Bears and having proven it for two consecutive years, he seems entitled to a pay raise. If he doesn't get a new deal, he is only expected to make less than $450K this coming year. Pretty outrageous for the value he brings. If I am Bears management, I want to lock the guy up now and make him happy.
The one issue at hand is that the Bears have no one to compare salaried to. Hester wants to be compensated as a top receiver but the Bears are looking at top paid special teamers. Hester has to be upset and feel disrespected by the lack of money he is being paid. Bears better pony up or Hester won't stick around.
This all goes to my point from a couple of years ago that success breeds egoes and that in turn will cause the Bears to have to pay up. RobsObs countered with the Bears will be perennial winners because they draft so well and those players that walk can be replaced easily. However, you are starting to see the issues I was referring to. Vasher and Tillman got big raises. Briggs needed to get paid. Harris needed to get paid. Urlacher needed to get more money. Now Hester wants a big pay raise. This is the NFL today.
6 comments:
Big deal! The Bears still have plenty of cash. The challenge will be finding an appropriate salary.
They'll get it done. The Bears have signed all their draft picks, resigned Tommie Harris, gave Urlacher more money, and now only have to deal with one contract.
Great management of the cap has allowed them not to have to cut folks in order to manage.
Shouldn't have gotten to this point in the first place. Just get the deal done and get him in camp ASAP so you don't piss him off even more.
It is not a problem. He is under contract. They'll give him a fair offer.
I have no problem with the Bears off-season. None whatsoever.
Sure, he is under contract but he is WELL under paid. Given that he accounts for 90% of the Bears offense/scoring, he needs to be compensated accordingly.
They should have taken it upon themselves to lock him in a long time ago and not tick him off. I imagine it will get done soon. They really need him.
They'll get it done.
Hester is in camp today (Friday), is expected to practice, and there are indications that a new contract has been worked out.
This is not an issue - like I said.
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