Could earning a starting job on offense hurt Devin Hester's skills as a return man?

Question

And if you were the Bears is that a risk you would be willing to take?

http://www.zoneblitz.com/2008/08/04/hester-makes-case-to-start/

Answer 1

I think they over payed Hester. He is a high risk low reward:

He is under sized for a NFL receiver he is only 5' 11".

Hester only has 20 receptions totaling 299 yards.

He will struggle this year as a receiver, and this will hurt pride. Thud causing him to add pressure to himself as a returner which will impact his performance. We have already seen this scenario play out with Dante Hall.

I hope he is successful as a receiver though.