Connorbear Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3384472 Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 "In a surprising move, the Chicago Bears released safety Adam Archuleta, a little more than a year after they acquired him in a trade." This is a clear indication that the media has no clue and just bases their "reporting" on highlight reels. Every diehard Chicago fan knows that Arch sucked last year, and with the addition of Steltz, the writing was on the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenom283 Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3384472 Peace Knew this was gonna happen just a little early than i thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkBomber Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 The only upside to having AA here was if he brought his girlfriend to the games for everyone to look at. Thats all I will miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balta1701-A Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Sweet. Open up a roster spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Is there any benefit in doing this now compared to after June 1st? I know he sucked last year, but the Bears hastily got rid of DB's last year and paid for it (Wesley and Harris). Harris could've really been used last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoBear Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Is there any benefit in doing this now compared to after June 1st? I know he sucked last year, but the Bears hastily got rid of DB's last year and paid for it (Wesley and Harris). Harris could've really been used last year. It just helps AA find a team earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 It just helps AA find a team earlier. Yeah, makes sense for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Hochuli 3:16 Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Good riddance. Used to be good, now he's awful. Oh well... I think Steltz is impressing, otherwise, I think we would have kept Arch around a bit longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiLoc69 Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 I was pretty excited when he came over and thought we would finally have a little stability if Brownie went down, man did he suck lol! Didn't even show a flash of being the player he once was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChileBear Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Is there any benefit in doing this now compared to after June 1st? I know he sucked last year, but the Bears hastily got rid of DB's last year and paid for it (Wesley and Harris). Harris could've really been used last year. Yeah, that's the surprising part. I don't think anyone that really follwed last years mess on D felt that Adam should or would be sticking around. Hope the new kid can contribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azbearsfan Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Thank the lord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Timing somewhat surprising. I wonder if he was due any type of roster bonus? Definitely an addition by subtraction though. The Bears just got better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzlyBear Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 No doubt the better came sooner then later, however I would have loved to have that 6th rounder back for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TerraTor Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 "In a surprising move, the Chicago Bears released safety Adam Archuleta, a little more than a year after they acquired him in a trade." This is a clear indication that the media has no clue and just bases their "reporting" on highlight reels. Every diehard Chicago fan knows that Arch sucked last year, and with the addition of Steltz, the writing was on the wall. It was a surprise because we all figured they'd just kill him,,, hahaha, god hes terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubbiesFan07 Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 I liked Arch. Too bad he's gone though. I guess we'll have to trade for Todd Johnson again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkBomber Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Is there any benefit in doing this now compared to after June 1st? I know he sucked last year, but the Bears hastily got rid of DB's last year and paid for it (Wesley and Harris). Harris could've really been used last year. Ya losing Harris sucked. We thought he was expendable because safety was a spot we were strong at. Turns out, not so much. I think Harris led the league in tackles and forced fumbles at the safety position in Carolina last year too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Ya losing Harris sucked. We thought he was expendable because safety was a spot we were strong at. Turns out, not so much. I think Harris led the league in tackles and forced fumbles at the safety position in Carolina last year too. Yeah, I thought the Harris thing was sort of premature. They didn't even see how Arch would play, yet Harris was gone before Arch ever played a down for the Bears. Then, like you said, lead the league and would've seriously helped out the D last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradjock Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Is there any benefit in doing this now compared to after June 1st? I know he sucked last year, but the Bears hastily got rid of DB's last year and paid for it (Wesley and Harris). Harris could've really been used last year. I was thinking the same thing. If he's that bad you either: a) Cut him before free agency begins, or Wait until training camp to cut him. Seriously: What were we waiting for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 I was thinking the same thing. If he's that bad you either: a) Cut him before free agency begins, or Wait until training camp to cut him. Seriously: What were we waiting for? Someone mentioned Steltz's performance in the minicamp probably had a lot to do with it. or Arch was one of the River Authority Officials that sprayed Benson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 A minicamp is enough to evaluate Steltz? How many tackles did he make in those practices at game speed? We know he made one big hit because the coaches got on him for hit, I think against the new TE. These were all rookies running around at their first practice. Bottom line is that Steltz was a warm body and that was good enough to replace Arch, even if Steltz hasn't played a down yet. I though we'd have waited until training camp to make the cut but I guess we move on now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfoligno Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 It may be more than just Steltz. IMHO, the staff may feel McGowan or Payne would be equal to Arch, and are further hoping Steltz is an upgrade to those two. If the staff felt Arch was lower on the depth chart than Payne and McGowan, then this move makes more sense. I think it should also be pointed out the staff tends to try and release players sooner rather than later, as a show of respect for the player as that player has a better opportunity to find a job elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo3451 Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 It may be more than just Steltz. IMHO, the staff may feel McGowan or Payne would be equal to Arch, and are further hoping Steltz is an upgrade to those two. If the staff felt Arch was lower on the depth chart than Payne and McGowan, then this move makes more sense. I think it should also be pointed out the staff tends to try and release players sooner rather than later, as a show of respect for the player as that player has a better opportunity to find a job elsewhere. Agreed. I think Arch they had sitting there waiting for a Payne to show health or a new guy to be drafted. As far as him finding a job elsewhere... I think he's toast. Our D was supposed to tailored to his skill set and he flat out stunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 McGowan is going to be a pleasant surprise this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connorbear Posted May 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 McGowan is going to be a pleasant surprise this year. Agreed. He looked very good at the end of the yr and will continue to improve. Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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