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The National Football Post reports: The Ravens have allowed just 19.7 yards per kickoff return and only 6.0 yards per punt return. They rank second in the NFL in kickoff coverage and fourth in punt coverage. Now they get Devin Hester and Johnny Knox.

"It's as tough, but it's different than playing Josh Cribbs," Ravens special teams coordinator Jerry Rosburg said. "It's different because the guys we're playing this weekend they all possess the breakaway speed factor. You can't give them openings.

"If you make a mistake against this team, then you're going to be looking at them from behind. These guys can all crack a seam and go the distance. We have to be very good in our coverages this week."

Even though Hester has been dealing with a calf injury this week, the Ravens are no less haunted by No. 23.

"You see 23 in your sleep," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. "He's just an amazing playmaker."

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1 Comments

Pascal Murgaradan on January 3, 2010 7:13 PM

I agree with the above post. Personally I cannot see why you would not want to make an effort in this regard anyway. Only the other day, at work we had exactly the same conversation and came to a similar closing

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BEAR-A-HOLIC on December 18, 2009 1:02 PM

I for one FREAKING LOVE HESTER !!! Not just for his play making ability, but, because he speaks his mind. We all know Stomach Turner sucks at his job and Hester, because he has the balls to agree with us, puts him in a league above all others who fall in line. We need more players like you !

"You see 23 in your sleep."

In our dreams is the only place Hester makes plays anymore. I do have to love the number of NFL personnel and analysts still stuck in 2007, though.

Single Biggeest Blunder made by Lovie and Bears is converting Hester to a WR. If he could get several touch downs in early years, he could have gotten several more last year and this year.
Put Hester back as a returner. There is nothing more mesmerizing in entire NFL than to watch him return for a touchdown.

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"You see 23 in your sleep,"

That's funny, us fans stopped seeing him ever since he was converted to wide receiver.
Hope the Ravens thanked Lovie Smith for taking the fear out of the Bears by moving Hester out of kickoff returns.
They can also thank him for taking over as defensive coordinator and sticking with his prevent defense...I mean...cover-2.
The Bears scare no one.
The team has the same look and feel as Lovie Smith....bewilderment.

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