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The Chicago Bears Chose Devin Hester with the 57Th Pick in the 2006 Draft,Nike Nfl Uniforms 2012, and They Got a Steal The Chicago Bears chose Devin Hester with the 57th pick in the 2006 draft,nike nfl uniforms 2012, and they got a steal. Hester is the best kick returner in the league,new nfl nike jerseys, and he has a chance to go down in history as the best kick returner ever. Every N.F.L. team would love to pick this year’s version of Devin Hester. But does this draft have a Devin Hester? One surprisingly bold player is willing to say it does, and he’s it: Troy cornerback Leodis McKelvin. The Vikings clearly were unconcerned about the risks of a huge second contract for a superstar running back. We discussed that issue this summer,nfl jersey monster,leaked nike nfl jerseys, noting the relatively short career spans for running backs and the recent examples of big-time runners whose production dipped dramatically after signing their second contracts. Peterson has tallied 1,334 touches in his career,womens football jerseys, including kickoff returns, but has missed only three of a possible 64 games and has had no off-field issues that would compromise his eligibility to play with the league. Most NFL observers consider Peterson and the Tennessee Titans' Chris Johnson as the co-best running backs in the league,football jersey creator, but Peterson's deal exceeds the one Johnson signed last month. Johnson's extension averaged $13.3 million in new money and included $30 million in guarantees. Peterson's will average nearly $15 million per season in new money over the life of the deal,make your own college football jersey, in addition to the $36 million guaranteed. But Peterson was always in position to get a better contract because his current contract was already paying him $10.72 million. Johnson was due to make less than $3 million this season. At 26,nike football jersey,nhl dog jersey, it's reasonable to expect at least two or three more elite seasons left in Peterson's career. According to ESPN's Chris Mortensen,cheap football jersey,nike nfl pro combat uniforms, he will receive $40 million, including all of the guaranteed portion of the deal,seahawks new uniforms,NCAA Football Jerseys, in the first three years. Three more seasons of an All- Pro running back for a total of $40 million? The Vikings would be thrilled with that return on their investment. Peterson was to count $12.7 million against the Vikings' salary cap this season. You would assume the new contract will lower that number,nike nfl deal,discount hockey jersey, but it might be a few days before we know those details. Ultimately, it’s unrealistic to expect that from anyone. This draft won’t have another Devin Hester because we’ll never see another Devin Hester. But you can’t blame McKelvin for setting his sights high. Peterson's contract came five days after linebacker Chad Greenway signed a five-year,kids nfl jersey, $41 million extension with $20 million in guarantees. So in the course of a week,authentic nfl jersey, Wilf has committed at least $56 million and up to $141 million in potential compensation to two of his best players. Say what you want about Wilf and his pursuit of public money to build a new stadium, but recognize this: He has never let finances get in the way of fielding a competitive team. On the other hand, just look at McKelvin’s highlight-reel punt return against Oklahoma State last season: That combination of the vision to recognize the holes in the punt coverage and the speed to run through them just doesn’t come along very often. McKelvin’s eight total kick return touchdowns (seven punts,leaked nike nfl uniforms, one kickoff) tied the NCAA Division 1-A record. I’ve said in the past that I think McKelvin is overrated,create football jersey,notre dame hockey jersey, but the more I watch those highlights,nfl customized jersey,Cheap Hockey Jersey, the more caught up I get in the McKelvin hype. Could he really have a Hester-like impact? Here’s what McKelvin told John Tomase of The Boston Herald: ?¡ãI want to compete with Devin Hester. I don?¡¥t know if I?¡¥ll do more than he did as a return specialist, but I?¡¥ll bring more attention to that part of the game like he did, and like I did in college.?¡À Michael David Smith also writes for FanHouse,retro hockey jerseys,wholesale nfl jerseys, Pro Football Talk,nfl jersey sales,france football jersey, College Football Talk,auburn football jersey,nike sponsor nfl, Football Outsiders and The New York Sun. Inside the Minnesota Vikings' organization,nike nfl uniform, there never seemed much doubt about the future of All-Pro tailback Adrian Peterson. From owner Zygi Wilf on down,seahawks new uniforms,old nhl jerseys, team officials made clear that under no circumstances would Peterson leave when his rookie contract expired after this season. He is a once-in-a-generation player who has been the franchise's most consistent face the past five years. Peterson, meanwhile,ucla football jersey, appeared totally at ease with the situation from the start. [+] EnlargeDerick E. Hingle/US PresswireVikings star Adrian Peterson had his contract extended through the 2017 season.The only questions were the nature and timing of his return. Would he play out the final year of his current deal and hit the negotiating table this winter? What if the Vikings tagged him their franchise player? Would the team's uncertain future in Minnesota play any role in its financial commitment? We got the answers Saturday afternoon in decisive fashion,hockey jersey customization, when the Vikings extended Peterson's contract through the 2017 season. The deal is worth between $96 million and $100 million,nfl football jersey, depending on escalators, and includes a total of $36 million in guarantees. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, $32 million of the $36 million is guaranteed for skill and injury. The other $4 million is guaranteed for injury only, meaning the Vikings wouldn't have to pay Peterson that final $4 million if he is ever released for performance reasons. Regardless, Peterson is now the NFL's highest-paid running back and one of the top-paid non-quarterbacks in the league. The agreement was announced as the Vikings boarded their team charter to San Diego,nhl custom jerseys,football jersey design, where they will open the season Sunday against the Chargers -- the team, by the way, that allowed Peterson's NFL-record 296 yards in a 2007 game. Some further thoughts: Although McKelvin tried to be modest by saying he doesn’t know if he’ll do more than Hester, isn’t it a little ridiculous for any player to even suggest he might be more effective a return man than Hester? After all,new nfl jerseys, there have been two seasons in N.F.L. history in which a player had more than four kick return touchdowns: Devin Hester’s 2006 season and Devin Hester’s 2007 season. I is not really heading to expose you, you honestly are you able to of the sccor Marquis and elders, however, if you take place to dare to say the key of our sisters in the front of others, hum ?- the enormous fist of energy invested on the max tn the hand beating shining blue brightness of her little face reflected twinkling, truly horrible. I hastened on the daytime of the significant oath: A small people beings, what's the honor? 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