"Early this offseason, the idea was Devin Hester would lose playing time to Earl Bennett.

Hester was asked about the possibility at the outset of training camp and took the professional approach, saying he knows he'll make plays when he has an opportunity.

Now with Roy Williams in the mix, it's going to be more interesting how the playing time is divided for a group the Chicago Bears hope is their best at the wide receiver position in a long time.

But if Hester's playing time is trimmed from the 66 percent it was at last season as a starter, he looks like he's going to be a more effective performer. That's if early returns in training camp mean anything. Hester made a route adjustment on the fly Thursday night, getting open deep when he spotted the safety out of the center of the field. It was a smart move and one he made seamlessly. It's something that might not have come to him last season, and certainly not in training camp when he was trying to digest the Mike Martz playbook."