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June 28, 2012
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June 28, 2012

Wide Receivers

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89 Devin HESTER BEARS TIER: 7

AGE: 29 BYE WEEK: 6 AUCTION: $0

Management stood behind its veteran return man . . . er, receiver this off-season, suggesting Hester still can be a contributor to an upgraded passing game. The team also unveiled the Devin Package. Said G.M. Phil Emery, "You never know where he is going to line up." Maybe not, but fantasy owners know what he's going to produce for them—very little.

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90 Jon BALDWIN CHIEFS TIER: 7

AGE: 23 BYE WEEK: 7 AUCTION: $0

[ON THE RISE] It was a lost rookie year for Baldwin. He missed the first five games (after breaking his thumb in a fight with a teammate) and had virtually no impact when he returned, with just one game of four or more catches. But there's no question the 2011 first-rounder has dynamic physical tools, and he has reportedly made strides this off-season. You won't find many better last-round gambles.

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