In an effort to fast track Devin Hester's development as a wide receiver this season, the Bears will be more judicious in their use of his considerable return abilities.

That doesn't mean Hester will be eased out of the job at which he may already be the best in NFL history. Not by a long shot. But Hester will probably not be asked to return every kickoff and punt in 2008.

Hester's 15.5-yard punt-return average was second in the NFL last season, and his 42 chances were tied for third most in the league, even though many teams refused to allow him to touch the ball. He was fifth in the NFC with 43 kickoff returns but averaged just 21.7 yards, as teams routinely kicked high and short to curtail his returns or keep the ball out of his hands entirely.

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