The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ...When asked about the Bears' most prominent returning receiver, OC Mike Tice quickly pointed out he didn't first mention a 'Devin [Hester] package.' That, of course, came from Bears general manager Phil Emery during draft weekend. Tice was a bit jumpy because of his own history. 'I did the 'Randy Ratio'; that came back to bite me in the [rear end], right?' a playful Tice said Friday. 'But Devin is going to be on the field. If he's not on the field, then they should fire me.'

Diehards Line:After he was named the Minnesota Vikings' coach in January 2002, Tice said he had developed a formula to ensure that perennial Pro Bowl receiver Randy Moss would remain active in his offense. He called it the 'Randy Ratio,' and he explained that at least 40 percent of the Vikings' passes would be intended for Moss. Moss had 1,347 receiving yards the next season, but he averaged a career-low 12.7 yards per catch. In addition, the Vikings finished 6-10. Still, Tice reiterated a common theme: Hester will be very involved in the Bears' offense. According to ESPN.com, rookie Alshon Jeffery will play the "Z" receiver spot in the slot while Brandon Marshall and Hester will play on the outside. One NFL told ESPN's Kevin Seifert the Bears' 2012 passing game will essentially be the 2008 passing offense of the Denver Broncos, a system well known by new quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates, both Marshall and QB Jay Cutler, who the source said, "really likes Hester in the new system."