Stinger226

Steve Smith the ex Giant that had great numbers before injury and maybe will be servicable now.

The info I got was from PFT and they say they had 12 and change before they signed Stelz and Idonije. So we could be talking about the same numbers.

I think we can say that the Bears have a game plan, and what they have did so far is clear. A #1 WR and they have Marshall. In the last 5 years they is only one WR that has more catches, Welker. Fix the backup QB spot, they now have 2 that could give us good minutes. Resign who they wanted back from our own. Ildonije, Stelz, McCown, Davis, Bell, Jennings.(I think they still may sign Okoye. They chased Mincey and didnt get him, so that tells me DE will probably be our # 1 round pick. They wont be going after Wimbley.( to much money) That they are satisfied with the Oline, but are trying for Herrera, and a 2nd or 3rd round pick at OT. They resigned Davis and will bring in a draft pick at TE. Our TE coach went to Miss pro day and worked out Egnew. At CB they are still trying to sign Hayden on the cheap, and will draft one. There wont be anymore big contract signing, people like Hayden, Herrera, Okoye,and maybe a WR at there price. I dont agree with the lack of attention for the OL but am ok for what they have did so far. I think they will still get Okoye, Hayden, Herrera, and Bush in FAgency. I also think they will sign one more WR on the cheap(S. Smith)Phil I think the draft will look like this; #1 Merculis/DE/Ill #2 Massie/OT/Miss #3 Toon/WR/Wis #4 Judie/CB/Tex AM #5 Egnew/TE/Miss #6 Messina/MLB/New Mex #7 Mitchell/FS/Ore State What I would do different. I would go after Wimbley in FA, which means will still have to cut someone to make room. Suggestions.Williams/OT, Barber/RB Would then draft according; #1 Adams/OT/Ohio S #2 T.Johnson/CB/Mont I am ok with the rest of the draft. So what we got. QB-great situtation WR-Marshall,Bennett/Toon/Smith/Weems/Hester TE-Davis, Spath,Egnew OL-Adams,Herrera,Garza,Spencer,Carmi DE-Wimbley,Peppers,Odonije CB-Tillman,Jennings,Johnson,Moore S-Conte,Wright,Stetz, Mitchell We cant fix all our problems in one offseason, but this is a start.

Well the fact it is his job to cover the Bears and he has built up relationships with people in the organization, so somebody has given him reason to believe that we arent interested. I think I may believe him over you thinking were signing everybody that breathes. We have around 10 mil left in cap space after signing Stelz, and about 4 to 5 is going to rookies, so we aint signing him for a 5 mil contract, get real.

Sean Jensen twetted that the Bears aren't interested in this Raider.

He doesnt seem to be getting attention from anybody which probably means his medical issues are more previlant than we know.

Another name to throw in the mix in the first round is Glenn/Geo. He can play both T and G and I have seen him listed as top 25 players in several draft info sites. We can try him at LG and if we have a problem with who is at LT we can give him a shot to do it there.

right on with those statements.

It seems to be they have a plan and I will trust that they address the OLine.

I would have thought that was a no brainer, but we have similar WR types. Need some more larger WRs.

I think my dad who died 5 years ago would be an upgrade.

good backup QBs cost you 3 mil and we need the insurance. As much as Cutler has been durable, one play can blow him up.

We just have to roll the dice and hope he realizes his potenial. I still would like them to bring a pass catching TE in the draft even if he only sees the field 30% of the time.

Your the only one on here that thinks we have lots of money left. I would like to say I hope your right, I have visited 10 different websites and the most I seen them list was about 26 before the signing.I am not saying they know but between all of them saying about the same money, it looks like the figures I stated for quite some time.

He takes Barbers place and if Forte holds out, someone that has carried the load before.

I think if they sign him, that means Williams will be the swing tackle with the hope they still bring a OT in to kick Webbs ass to the roadside.

The reports on Williams is probably true, he was at the airport but not to leave but to pick up his girlfriend. Doesnt sound likes he is leaving to me.

Well let me say your looking at the wrong numbers. I dont think any body knows exactly but will all the reports Ive read, we started at 22 to 26 including forte. You subtract BM and our other signing, your way off.

He is a better PR, 6 tds in the last three years. This gives us depth at WR and a STs guy. I dont think Knox will be around at the begining of the season. I think they will go to Hester and ask him to take a different contract and have Weems as a backup plan if they release him.

Had they addressed these issues last year, we would have been in the playoffs.

the fantasy football reference is the fact you suggest we have tons of money to sign all those good players(and we need them)but just cant afford 4 or 5 bigger contracts. The signing of those lesser players doesnt constitute fantasy football, those are the type of moves that is expected with (not as much money as everyone thinks)what we have left to spend. I would like everyone you suggested, but without a lot of creativity dont see us making anymore big splashs.Hopefully one more.

I hate to agree with you so much but I always felt LT was the biggest need with Wr a close second. I think we need to sign one more wr in FAgency(Royal met with Redskins and didnt sign) Could he be thinking about the Cutler connection now that Marshall is here? They are bringing in Herrera/OG who started for Minn last year, probably an upgrade over Williams at LG. At 31 I just see him as a stop gap for a draft choice we will make. Also Hayden is a former starter that played well in the cover 2 system that would be a cheap addition. I think they have one more good addition and the rest will be on the cheap.

It will be an improvement, but I think we still have a OG to get in FAgency or the draft that could fit in to the LG spot. I just read Mincey resigned for 4 year 27.6 mill, thats almost 7 per year. That leaves Wimbley as our only other choice of substance in FAgency. What about M. Anderson? He has had his moments and could be cheap as a situtational pass rusher. If they dont sign a DE, I think they will resign Idonije and draft a DE in the 1st or 2nd round.

I listen to the SCORE regularly and a Miami radio host, said he never blended well in the locker room in Miami and it was a new coach trying to set a new tone with the team. He is getting rid of players that are problematic.

I dont think what happened to Marshall will end up turning into a suspension. The two players we are looking at today, seem more like players we can afford. To many people think we have tons of money and just sign the best players.(fantasy free agency) They are trying to lock up Mincey, and with these two, this is where the rest of free agency will go.