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Even if he does get charged isnt it too late in the season for him to be suspended this year? I mean, look how long it took them to suspend RMJ.

The way it sounds were gonna have to trade Tank Johnson to the Bengals. They were searching for drugs

It definately doesnt sound like roids. Its a SWAT team that searched his house.

Apparently all Ive heard so far is that his house was searched this morning and he didnt practice and isnt on the injury report. All they KNOW for sure is that his house was searched, they dont know if it was for him or if they found anything. They said they talked to a 26 year old male but hes 25. They also said it was like the Northern Illinois Security something or other that conducted the search.

I read on the official boards thats theres something going on with him and theyre gonna have a press conference later today. I guess it was on the score or something. It sounds bad, like a positive test or injury or something. I know its just speculation right now but I just wanted to know if anyone heard anything. Ill keep everyone posted if I hear anything.

Oh come on, its kinda funny

http://www.sportsline.com/columns/story/9870658 He already owns the NFL's single-season touchdown record, and has three games left to put it beyond mortal reach. His team has the best record in football, and he is the biggest reason. He is the league's Most Valuable Player. His name is not LaDainian Tomlinson. Sorry. This line of thinking probably comes as a shock. Every time you turn on a television or open a magazine, you are notified that San Diego's Tomlinson is this season's MVP. You are reminded of his record number of touchdowns from scrimmage -- 29 and counting -- and told that he is the MVP as if this is gospel, something to be argued only by an idiot. In Chicago, 23 = MVP. Just ask Jordan, Sandberg ... and Devin Hester. (US PRESSWIRE) In Chicago, 23 = MVP. Just ask Jordan, Sandberg ... and Devin Hester. (US PRESSWIRE) I'll be your idiot. Because Devin Hester is your MVP. With an NFL-record six returns for touchdowns this season, Hester's also your Rookie of the Year -- but let's not minimize his value to the Chicago Bears or his impact on this 2006 season by pigeon-holing him into the most conventional award possible. A rookie can be the MVP. It's allowed. Not that we need a precedent, but if it'll make you feel better, fine. Here are your precedents: Rookie MVPs happened in the NBA with Wilt Chamberlain (1960) and Wes Unseld ('69), in baseball with Fred Lynn ('75) and Ichiro Suzuki (2001), and in the NFL with Earl Campbell (1978). And it should happen this season with Devin Hester. Hester won't win because of his rookie status and his specialized role -- although Redskins kicker Mark Moseley was MVP in 1982 -- and because of Tomlinson, who is on pace to run for 1,780 yards, catch 64 passes and score 36 touchdowns. The Chargers (11-2) have the best record in the AFC. Tomlinson is a strong, strong candidate for MVP. But to eliminate Hester, to consider the matter closed without even hearing his side, is the very thing you'd expect from the sports media. One or two sportswriters can be brilliant. A group of them, voting en masse? Lemmings. Show them a cliff, give them LaDainian Tomlinson, and watch them race each other to the rocks below. Meanwhile, Hester means as much to his team as Tomlinson to his. And seeing how the Bears are 11-2 -- best in the NFC -- Hester's MVP credentials deserve a look. Hester has scored in five games, with two Monday against St. Louis, and the Bears have won all five. When he scores, Chicago is unbeatable. No, he doesn't score as often as Tomlinson. But he has scored more often than any return man in history. The most explosive athletes in the NFL have returned kicks, from Gale Sayers to Deion Sanders to Dante Hall -- but none has scored six return touchdowns in a season. Hester has six in 13 games. When Tomlinson scores, it finishes a drive. When Hester scores, it finishes the other team. His 83-yard punt return with 2:58 left beat Arizona. His 108-yard return of a missed field goal against the Giants turned a 24-20 Bears lead into a 31-20 margin in the fourth quarter -- game over. His 94-yard kickoff return kept the Bears in the game early with St. Louis, and his 96-yard return in the fourth quarter was the knockout blow. All told, Hester's six touchdowns have covered 510 yards, almost two football fields more than the sum total of Tomlinson's 29 scores (345 yards). When Hester scores the game changes, usually for good, and five of his six touchdowns have come on the road. What's it worth to the Bears for Hester to psyche out an entire stadium? Advertisement This is how Chicago is 11-2 despite its quarterback controversy and an offense ranked 20th out of 32 teams. The Bears have a stud defense, but given their basket case of an offense, defense doesn't fully explain 11-2. Thanks to Hester, Chicago owns the kicking game and all those hidden yards within. In addition to his TDs, he has seven other punt returns of at least 20 yards. He leads the NFL at 14.4 yards per return, and with a few more kickoff returns to qualify, his 35.1-yard average also would lead the league. At the end of the day, though, Tomlinson will win because he's an every-down back who will touch the ball 400 times this season compared to 50 or 60 for Hester. That's not just you thinking it. It's people here at SportsLine.com. One of our NFL writers pointed out in an e-mail the discrepancy in touches between Tomlinson and Hester, wishing me a mocking "good luck" with this story. In other words, an MVP for a specialist like Hester would be like an MVP for a baseball pitcher. Which has happened 20 times, by the way. Look, I'm aware that Tomlinson's ridiculous touchdown total will carry him to the MVP. For every 11.5 times he touches the ball, he ends up in the end zone. Then again, Hester scores every 7.8 touches. And when he's on the field, the other team isn't thinking about Philip Rivers or Antonio Gates. There are 11 sets of eyes watching Hester and only Hester. Me, I'm looking at the stats of Tomlinson's backup, Michael Turner. He's averaging more yards per carry (6.2) than Tomlinson (5.0), which makes me wonder if the Chargers' real MVP isn't their offensive line. Not that Tomlinson isn't great. He is. But his greatness is forged by teamwork and enhanced by circumstances. Hester's greatness comes from thin air. In one instant the football is falling out of the sky, and in the next it is 80 yards away, in the end zone, held aloft by Devin Hester, who still has room in his other hand for the MVP trophy. I thought this was kind of funny

I got an email to get the tickets and when I opened it, it said they were already sold out. I still have a shot with one of my friends whose company has a bunch and says he can get some.

Im sure hell be out and theyll have Benson playing first and second downs and AP in on most third and longs.

Ive heard a few times that theyre thinking of using him on offense. It would be interesting, it might just be to give opposing teams something to prepare for, like the Falcons talking about using Vick at running back

I dont think anybody would want to trade for a guy who has the franchise tag on him unless he agrees to sign a contract first. What would a team give up for a guy that was for sure gonna walk in a year.

Theres more to being a receiver then running in the open field though, who knows if he can catch well and run good routes...Id be curious to see.

I think Hesters contribution to this team is huge. I also think its magnified by how poorly Wade was last year. But I think if you really think about it, it has to be Vince Young. I thought he would be a bust but he is playing really well and more importantly is winning.

I dont think Briggs would hold out if we franchised him. He wouldnt want to sit during his prime when hes knows hes close to getting a huge payday. That would really suck if he did. However, for as bad as Rosenhaus is for teams, a player isnt gonna hold out unless he ultimitly want to.

He would just win special teamer of the year. There isnt really a rookie award thats tailored for him.

If it was between Peanut and Vasher Id rather keep Vasher. I dont see why we cant keep both though.

Briggs we need to resign, we need to keep around Brown for maybe a year or two more and draft a guy to sit under him. He is getting old. Berrian is a very good receiever and will e our number one when Moose retires. We definately need to lock him up if possible.

I used to think he could be replacable but watching the way he hawks the ball and is all over the field is special. He truely is a top 3 OLB in the league and does so much for our defense. We NEED to keep him around.

now you see him.............................now you dont

Hell be a good option for dime back next year and for some help adding depth in the secondary. I just think if he is such a game changer with the ball they should find a way to get him the ball more.

GO Rex. Tampa is the best defense they play the rest of the year. I think if he can make it through that game ok then he may be over his slump.

Yes, I was watching. I also know the only reason he was playing was due to Vashers injury. Imtalking about trying to use him all over the field.

Urlacher said he would restructire to keep him around, if we ostill offer him a monster contract and turns it down we need to franchise him and bring in a young guy to learn the system that year so we have someone ready when hes gone. I hope he stays though. Hes a hell of a talent.

I believe that was Felix, I may be wrong

I didnt hear anything official, its more spculating but sice he doesnt get a lot of reps on defense it might be interesting to use his in a similair way that Randell EL is used. He also could be used as a decoy a lot. When he has the ball in his hands its magic and Id like to see hi out there more. Thoughts?