The Chicago Bears did the right thing and resigned Devin Hester to a a guaranteed $15 million contract. It is a lot of money, but believe me, he's worth it. Now, Devin, don't get hurt....
Hester is a real threat to score every time he touches the ball. He's a game-breaker. And, He is the most electric kick-returner since Gayle Sayers returned them for the Bears, way back when. Bears' management knows this. They probably looked at the films, and said, "Geez, the fans would kill us if we don't resign him." Good move.
Now, if the stars and ocean waters of the seven seas align right, maybe the Bears could pull off a heist and sign Brett Favre. He's out there. He didn't show up for practice today. Which means, he means business. I'd like to see George Halas try to negotiate with a Johnny Unitas or a Bart Starr for a two year deal. Which is all about you could expect from Favre. He may have one great year left. And, one NFL team will get lucky and land him. Don't want Tampa Bay to get him. He's in the division, the Bucs would be favored to win it. If he goes to NY, the Jets' fans will swoon and call him the second coming of Joe Namath. He would be the toast of the town. Would steal the show from the defending Super Bowl Champs, the Giants. Jets fans would wear Favre's jersey as quick as a winning lotto ticket. Everyone would make money off of that coup. It would be Favre, Favre, and more Favre in NY.
But the Bears are looking for a "High Noon" duel of Kyle Orton and Rex Grossman. I saw a news clip where someone said Orton would likely win the job. I had to pause a moment to see if he is still a Bear! Evidently he is, and this is what we have to look forward to. To see which QB doesn't exactly lose a game, or is capable of it...
It doesn't sound exciting. Sign Favre. Work something out. It's a short-term deal. You want a shot at the Super Bowl? If you sign Favre, you have a good shot.
