Once again, the Bears took out their special Extend-O-Matic device and ensured that another pivotal player will be with the team a bit longer. On Sunday. the Bears agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with return dervish Devin Hester that will keep Hester in Chicago through 2013. Terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed. The numbers will be interesting when they do come out -- will they reflect payment purely for the greatest return threat in NFL history, or that and a new role as a major part of Chicago's alleged offense?
Update: Hester gets $15 million guaranteed, $30 million total, with up to $10 million in bonuses depending upon whether Hester becomes a #1 receiver.