Emery: Weems and Hester Will Mix Well

March 20, 2012 12:00 AM

Emery: Weems and Hester Will Mix Well

" Eric Weems, who signed with the Bears last week, is a Pro Bowl kick returner. In four seasons in Atlanta, he has more than 3,700 return yards and three touchdowns. But the Bears already have one of the best return men of all time. What happens to Devin Hester?

General manager Phil Emery says not to worry. Weems is here to help Hester.

“We have a very dynamic plan for Devin. He will continue to return punts and kicks. We have a great tradition here in Chicago in terms of having multiple kick and punt returners. Johnny Knox and Devin, Danieal Manning "

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