Devin Hester Learning All Wide Receiver Spots

One area where the Bears have stayed the course is at wide receiver, a group that has been a lightning rod for criticism but was one of the brighter spots on offense last season. Martz is sifting through the players there and while he originally suggested Devin Hester would be an ideal slot receiver, he's playing inside and outside depending on the play call.

"It's exciting, the things that Martz has brought with him," Hester said. "Just out there running routes, I can't wait to go against defenses. I am just so eager to try to do it against our opponents.

"Our offense is really built around giving the receivers opportunities to make plays. It's all up to the receivers. We have a big role this season to step up and make plays. I think our group has a good chance to shock a lot of people."

Hester said the offense better suits a quarterback like Jay Cutler who has the arm strength to make the throws downfield than what the Bears did previously. Hester dismissed the idea that Martz's playbook is going to be too difficult for anyone to digest.

"It's going to take time," he said. "Everything is not going to happen overnight. The way we have been picking up things so far, we just have to continue."

Meanwhile, Angelo said the Bears still could add a player or two, including an offensive lineman, but ruled out any linemen currently available.

"We could (sign someone) but we're not driven to do it," he said. "There is no one (available) right now (that we would bring in). I just feel there is the possibility of players being available later on."

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(chicagotribune.com)