Gotta do it...Devin Hester

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(08-02-2016, 11:00 AM)XenoMorph Wrote: which decreases his value as if hes not returning hes riding the pine.. So Pass....  Hes not effective at WR at all  keep the guy that's been in the system. over the injured vet.

Not following this logic...Why is Hester not effective as a WR, at least compared to Tate? If you compare his receiving numbers the past three years to Tate (while very injured in 2015 to boot)....

Hester:
2013 - 0 receptions, 0 yds (all he did this year was returns for Bears)
2014 - 38 receptions, 504 yds, 2 TDs (first year with Falcons)
2014 - 0 receptions, 0 yds (out 11 games, ineffective from toe injury for remaining 5)
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total: 38 receptions, 504 yds, 2 TDs

Tate:
2013 - 1 reception, 6 yds
2014 - 17 receptions, 193 yds, 1 TD
2015 - 2 receptions, 59 yds, 1 TD
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total: 20 receptions, 258 yds, 2 TDs

So even saying he's not an effective WR in recent years is still far better than what Tate brings. And better production as a returner.

If Alford or one of the other young guys shows quality return abilities this year and consistent contributions at WR in the offseason, obviously go with them, but it wouldn't hurt to bring Hester in to compete for that same role (return specialist and backup WR). If someone outperforms him, cut him before the start of the season. Same with Tate.