"Cornerback Champ Bailey was one of the few Broncos on the sideline to witness what the Bears' über-returner Devin Hester? did the last time he faced Denver.

In 2007, Hester returned a punt and a kickoff for touchdowns in the same quarter in what eventually turned into an overtime loss for the Broncos. The defeat was part of a 2-4 limp down the stretch that year as the Broncos finished 7-9 and out of the playoffs.

Asked Thursday whether he — had he the power — would kick to Hester, Bailey said: "Not in a million years. I've been around coaches that have. I know we did the last time we played them. I think we all know how that went.""