Filcher Rogue and Prerequisites

[Lurk3r]

Quick question: the Filcher rogue archetype gains Improved Steal and Greater Steal as bonus feats which both have Combat Expertise as a prerequisite. Obviously no one wants to take Combat Expertise, but the archetype lacks the "need not meet prerequisites" language seen on Monk bonus feats. Is that language implied, or do Filcher rogues just have to take Combat Expertise at some point in order to access their class features?

[Shin Bilirubin]

I'd say no, they don't need Combat Expertise. The Filcher simply says they get that particular feat, whereas Monks can choose from a range of feats, noting that they don't need to meet prerequisites.

[blahpers]

In general, when you get a specific feat as a bonus feat, you do not need the prerequisites.