and place it here?

it’s got to be earl bennett out of this group. they’re going to give him every chance in the world to be the #2 and it looks like rashied is going to stay in the slot this year leaving little opportunity for the other guys. iglesias, knox and maybe rideau will have some contribution but not enough to justify a draft pick. I think bennett could post similar numbers to hester’s last year, 40-50 receptions, 500 yards, 5 TD’s. i honestly wouldn’t draft anyone but hester though, i’m sure you could pick up bennett a few weeks into the season (unless you’re in a league full of bear fans).

Brandon Marshall went from 4th round pick (14th WR selected) to back-to-back 100 catch seasons in just his 2nd and 3rd year.
Eddie Royal went from 2nd round pick (5th WR taken) to a 91 reception campaign in his rookie year.
The common denominator is Cutler at QB. I hope Angelo is correct and a great QB really does make the receivers.

He actually ran a 4.34 at the combine – just behind Heyward-Bey at 4.31 – and close to Hester, who runs in the 4.27- 4.31 range.

But besides his intriguing speed, Knox showed great hands and separation skills at the OTAs. The coaches and team insiders gave him solid reviews. I’d really love to see Knox and Hester on the field, together – both going deep and running the opposing dbs crazy. If you double Hester, Knox will burn you, and vice-versa. And yes, I think Angelo is correct on his QB-making-the-receivers philosophy.

will be given the most opportunities, but with Rideau being in the system so long and knowing every receiver position, he could surprise

At least from my perspective that’s what I would think. I think Olsen will also put up BIG numbers this year, though that could depend on how much time he splits with Clark. Could anyone fill me in on that situation?

Johnny Knox will be Jerry Angelo’s steal of the draft this year. He will become jay Cutler’s favorite target by mid season.

Is Devin Aromashodu, Darryl Drake talks about him possibly challenging devin and earl for a starting position..I think. See Link http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=5913

Maybe I saw one too many “supposed to be the next Larry Fitzgerald” comments after the draft, but I really had a lot of hope for this guy. But it doesn’t seem like he’s really catching anybody’s eye…

but i think Hester will be a successful #1, complimented with Bennett, I think they will work out quite well…

My sleeper though…I’m torn between Knox and Rideau. I somehow have always felt Rideau could be a big player on the offense if he manages to make the roster (how he didn’t last year, I have no idea). So, I hope both of these guys will A). make the roster, and B). get some solid playing time.

I think the Bears will not want a replay of the Earl Bennet situation and have a relatively high pick sitting on the sidelines. He also has the kind of hands, body control, and technique that actually do remind me of Colston. Once the pads are on, I feel his college experience will bring him to the top of the mix.

Seiffert did a similair post, naming Percy Harvin as the beakout player in the NFC North. I, personally, think Hester will be the dude. Its easy to forget that this guy was originally drafted as a DB. But as progress goes, he seems to be growing into the WR position each year the last two seasons. Now add a Probowl QB to the mix and our only problem next year will be listening to ESPN debating whether Hester made Cutler better or Cutler made Hester better.

None of them have done much of anything or nothing during their careers, so it wouldn’t surprise me to see all of them be very average. Exception being Hester of course.