Spending quite a big amount of money on signing free agent defensive end Julius Peppers, the Chicago Bears now feel pressed on money, so they let former starter at this position, Adewale Ogunleye, leave and still plan to trade the other defensive end, nine-year veteran Alex Brown.
According to reports, the Bears are actively shopping Brown and plan to release him if no team comes to make an offer. This comes on the heels of the announcement by Coach Lovie Smith on Wednesday at the owners meeting in Orlando, Fla., that defensive tackle Israel Idonije will move outside from tackle to end. Besides the Bears are also coveting restricted free agent end Mark Anderson. Thus the defensive end group will be too crowded if Brown stays in Bears jersey.
Having six sacks last season and 29 ½ in the last five years, Brown had 3 ½ more sacks than Kyle Vanden Bosch over the same period. While Vanden Bosch received a $26 million, four-year contract from the Detroit Lions with $11 million guaranteed, it’s unreasonable if there is no taker for Brown.
Showing posts with label the Bears. Show all posts
Showing posts with label the Bears. Show all posts
Friday, March 26, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Bears do not need Pace any more
The Chicago Bears have no patience with those who can barely help them. Only one year after signing left tackle Orlando Pace, the Bears did not hesitate to waive him on Monday, making his an unrestricted free agent again.
Pace started 11 games last season at left tackle before a minor groin injury sidelined him for a few weeks. With Pace being sidelined, the Bears then moved former first-round draft pick Chris Williams from right tackle to left. Pace, who struggled run blocking but held up vs. the pass rush, allowing only three sacks, thus became an unnecessary part of the team.
When putting on Bears jersey last April with a $15 million, three-year contract, Pace brought a lot of hopes to the team. The former No. 1 overall draft pick from Ohio State in 1997 spent all of his first 12 seasons with the St. Louis Rams. He was selected seven times to Pro Bowl and played in two Super Bowl games as a Ram. However, he did not provide much help to Bears’ faulty offensive line. Instead, the Bears found help from someone else and have depth at the position after all. They have Williams at left tackle and Kevin Shaffer at right tackle. They even have Frank Omiyale to compete with Shaffer for the starting job and James Marten as a backup.
As he said at the end of the season, Pace is having dim future. In order to continue with his NFL career, he may have to accept a reserve role somewhere.
Pace started 11 games last season at left tackle before a minor groin injury sidelined him for a few weeks. With Pace being sidelined, the Bears then moved former first-round draft pick Chris Williams from right tackle to left. Pace, who struggled run blocking but held up vs. the pass rush, allowing only three sacks, thus became an unnecessary part of the team.
When putting on Bears jersey last April with a $15 million, three-year contract, Pace brought a lot of hopes to the team. The former No. 1 overall draft pick from Ohio State in 1997 spent all of his first 12 seasons with the St. Louis Rams. He was selected seven times to Pro Bowl and played in two Super Bowl games as a Ram. However, he did not provide much help to Bears’ faulty offensive line. Instead, the Bears found help from someone else and have depth at the position after all. They have Williams at left tackle and Kevin Shaffer at right tackle. They even have Frank Omiyale to compete with Shaffer for the starting job and James Marten as a backup.
As he said at the end of the season, Pace is having dim future. In order to continue with his NFL career, he may have to accept a reserve role somewhere.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Crabtree will replace injured Bruce to start against Bears
The San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Michael Crabtree will have his chance to start for the team this week against the Chicago Bears with Isaac Bruce being listed as inactive for an ankle injury.
Wearing the NO.15 49ers jersey, he was playing as the starting role during Thursday’s practice.
The 49ers defensive line will be without defensive backs Nate Clements and Keith Smith, running back Glen Coffee and defensive lineman Demetric Evans.
The offensive line will be without offensive linemen Cody Wallace and Joe Staley.
Their opponent will be without starting safety Al Afalava, receiver Juaquin Iglesias, running back Garrett Wolfe, safety Kevin Payne, linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa, offensive lineman Lance Louis and defensive linemen Matt Toeaina and Jarron Gilbert.
Wearing the NO.15 49ers jersey, he was playing as the starting role during Thursday’s practice.
The 49ers defensive line will be without defensive backs Nate Clements and Keith Smith, running back Glen Coffee and defensive lineman Demetric Evans.
The offensive line will be without offensive linemen Cody Wallace and Joe Staley.
Their opponent will be without starting safety Al Afalava, receiver Juaquin Iglesias, running back Garrett Wolfe, safety Kevin Payne, linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa, offensive lineman Lance Louis and defensive linemen Matt Toeaina and Jarron Gilbert.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Bears DT Harris was listed doubtful for Sunday game with knee injury
The Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals because of a nagging left knee injury after skipping practices all week.
Having been hampered by knee and hamstring problems and limited in participation in practice during the past three years, Harris has managed to start all five games this season.
Other injured players in Bears jerseys include backup running back Adrian Peterson with knee injury, linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer with rib injury, defensive tackle Israel Idonije with knee injury, defensive backs Gorey Graham with ankle injury, Kevin Payne with toe injury and Josh Bullocks with ankle injury. Among them, Peterson was listed as doubtful, and the other five were listed as probable.
Having been hampered by knee and hamstring problems and limited in participation in practice during the past three years, Harris has managed to start all five games this season.
Other injured players in Bears jerseys include backup running back Adrian Peterson with knee injury, linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer with rib injury, defensive tackle Israel Idonije with knee injury, defensive backs Gorey Graham with ankle injury, Kevin Payne with toe injury and Josh Bullocks with ankle injury. Among them, Peterson was listed as doubtful, and the other five were listed as probable.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
QB Cutler and Bears agreed on two-year contract extension
Quarterback Jay Cutler and the Chicago Bears are satisfied with each other and have planned to stay together for longer-a two-year contract extension will keep Cutler with the Bears through the 2013 season.
The deal includes approximately $20 million guaranteed and roughly $30 million in new money. A good value for the Bears as the Pro Bowl quarterback has been on pace to set club single-season records. He has already completed 110 of 172 passes with 1,201 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions while leading Chicago to a 3-2 record. With a 64.0 completion rate and 240.2 yards passing per game, he has been considered to be one of the Bears’ best quarterbacks since Sid Luckman.
The now best quarterback in Bears jersey was traded from the Denver Broncos after a quarrel with the Broncos new coach Josh McDaniels. The Broncos acquired quarterback Kyle Orton along with two first-round draft picks and a third-rounder from the Bears in the trade. As the Broncos had their fifth 6-0 start in franchise history, it seemed that both teams have what they want from the trade.
The deal includes approximately $20 million guaranteed and roughly $30 million in new money. A good value for the Bears as the Pro Bowl quarterback has been on pace to set club single-season records. He has already completed 110 of 172 passes with 1,201 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions while leading Chicago to a 3-2 record. With a 64.0 completion rate and 240.2 yards passing per game, he has been considered to be one of the Bears’ best quarterbacks since Sid Luckman.
The now best quarterback in Bears jersey was traded from the Denver Broncos after a quarrel with the Broncos new coach Josh McDaniels. The Broncos acquired quarterback Kyle Orton along with two first-round draft picks and a third-rounder from the Bears in the trade. As the Broncos had their fifth 6-0 start in franchise history, it seemed that both teams have what they want from the trade.
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