The Facts:
In April of 2009, Hester encouraged the Bears to sign veteran Torry Holt so he could pick Holt’s brain about playing the receiver position. Holt signed with the Jaguars instead. Now, as the Bears approach the 2011 season, there’s another accomplished receiver Hester would like to join forces with: Santana Moss. "Anybody that can come in and help out the team, I’m down for it, and a guy like (Moss) can come in and really help out a lot," Hester said of his fellow Miami Hurricane. "I’m hoping we can get him."
Reported by the Chicago Tribune
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
According to Tribune staffer Vaughn McClure, Moss, 32, is on the Bears’ radar, and he is viewed as productive player and positive locker room influence. He had a career-high 93 catches for 1,115 yards and six touchdowns with Washington last season and has four 1000-yard seasons in 10 years. ... But nothing can happen until the lockout is lifted and free agency can begin. As
previously noted, Moss wants to quickly re-sign with the Redskins once free agency starts. The Washington Post reported he was seeking either a two- or three-year deal at about $5 million per season. McClure also points out that Moss is available and the Bears pursue him, some might question why GM Jerry Angelo, HC Lovie Smith and crew would want to add a 5-10 WR to a mix that already includes the 5-11 Hester and 6-footers Johnny Knox and Earl Bennett.
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