Give me Bobby Wade part II without the fumbles
I know you're not touting a return of Bobby Wade, but since you mentioned his name I thought I would look up some numbers.
According to profootball reference while in Chicago:
Bobby Wade fumbled every 3 games and averaged 9.3 yards per punt return with a TD every 40th punt return.
Devin Hester fumbled every 4 games and averages 12.3 yards per punt return with a TD every 20th punt return.
Bobby Wade did not return kickoffs in Chicago.
Hester led the NFL in kickoff return yards in 2013.
I seriously don't understand people who are bagging on Hester. Of course if he wants 4 million or something ridiculous the Bears need to move on, but Hester is still one of the best returners in the NFL today. Those that don't seem to understand that must not realize just how insanely lucky Chicago has been to have him at his absolute peak when he was producing at a level that may never be surpassed. Hester as a returner only is far more valuable to the Bears than bumping up the best guy on the practice squad to the last spot on the 53 man roster. If Hester will play for 2 million or less he needs to be re-signed IMO.
And to those that say Hester can play WR or DB, lol. Hester should never see the field unless the opposing punter/kicker are on the field.