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Hester shocks Bears by no-showing
BOURBONNAIS - Devin Hester's decision to hold out from training camp did more than just disappoint the Bears.
It pretty much blindsided them.
General manager Jerry Angelo and the front office had little inkling Hester would be a no-show until Wednesday, when he was absent from the first class work and practice of camp. Hester chose not to report because of his contract, which is due to pay him $445,000 this season. As one of the NFL's most dynamic players, and a budding star at wide receiver, Hester thinks he deserves a lot more.
“I can't go out and play this year making $445,000,” Hester said to ESPN.com. “Come on, man.”
For now, at least, Hester sounds firm enough in his stance that he will not report until he has a new contract. When tha
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