Holding Out
Holding Out Devin Hester has been known to be elusive. He has punished opposing kick teams for his entire career in both college and the NFL. Now the Bears are not happy that they cannot corral the superstar.

Hester did not report to camp on Wednesday, the first in which players were supposed to report. By staying out on the first day, Hester became one of the high profile players that have begun holdouts this season.

If he chooses to not report, the Bears can fine Hester for each day he is not there. Hester, however, feels that he must show the Bears he means business. The Bears have already ponied up some big money for players who have never even played a down of football
in the NFL.

Hester already has eleven touchdowns from punt or kickoff returns in his first two seasons. "I'm not coming. I have to make a statement. I showed by going to (organized team activities) that I was a team player. But then, I just felt like they weren't taking it seriously that I wanted to get a new deal," said Hester in a phone interview with the Chicago Tribune.

In defense of Hester, he is one of the lowest paid players for someone with skills comparable to his. "I can't go out and play this year making $445,000. Come on, man," said Hester.

The Bears are not totally opposed to negotiating a new deal with Hester. They have, in fact, already began negotiations with Hester's agent, Eugene Parker.