October 22, 201510 yr comment_152040 http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago-bears/post...nd-charles-leno LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- There is uncertainty surrounding the Chicago Bears' left tackle position since Charles Leno played reasonably well filling in for veteran Jermon Bushrod (concussion/shoulder) the past three games. ...... “When you guys figure it out let me know,” offensive line coach Dave Magazu said. “I don’t know. I haven’t gotten that far. That will be something we discuss and move on from there. I don’t know. I’m not even lying. And I don’t have a problem lying to you guys.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- Bushrod has struggled with speed as usual but I think he's the better run blocker. Leno is the opposite and handles pass rushes from guys like Ansah without issue. These coaches don't pull punches and they are serious about putting their best players on the field and you know they have their eye moreso on the future than this season. This will be interesting to see what happens coming out of the bye week. Report
October 22, 201510 yr comment_152042 I think having Leno beat out Bushrod would be the best. We need youth... http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago-bears/post...nd-charles-leno LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- There is uncertainty surrounding the Chicago Bears' left tackle position since Charles Leno played reasonably well filling in for veteran Jermon Bushrod (concussion/shoulder) the past three games. ...... “When you guys figure it out let me know,” offensive line coach Dave Magazu said. “I don’t know. I haven’t gotten that far. That will be something we discuss and move on from there. I don’t know. I’m not even lying. And I don’t have a problem lying to you guys.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- Bushrod has struggled with speed as usual but I think he's the better run blocker. Leno is the opposite and handles pass rushes from guys like Ansah without issue. These coaches don't pull punches and they are serious about putting their best players on the field and you know they have their eye moreso on the future than this season. This will be interesting to see what happens coming out of the bye week. Report
October 22, 201510 yr comment_152043 Does anyone know what the salary cap implications are of cutting or trading Bushrod at the end of the year? Peace Report
October 22, 201510 yr comment_152044 Just checked. Looks like $13 million in contract left with 4.4 million in signing bonus and 200k in workout bonus. Peace Report
October 22, 201510 yr comment_152045 Yeah, I believe you free up 4 mill by cutting Bushrod. (Bears already are gonna have ~60mill) I've been pleasantly surprised by Leno. I think no matter what they should go with him to see if he's a legit answer for the future. Report
October 22, 201510 yr comment_152046 Does anyone know what the salary cap implications are of cutting or trading Bushrod at the end of the year? Peace I thought I read that all of his guaranteed money was done after this year. Not sure about salary cap ramifications if cut. Yeah, did see the responses below. http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/chicago-bears/jermon-bushrod/ Report
October 22, 201510 yr comment_152060 I think having Leno beat out Bushrod would be the best. We need youth... If they are truly comparable, and the small sample size says there isn't a huge difference between the two, the smarter choice is younger & cheaper, obviously. Report
October 22, 201510 yr comment_152063 Wonder if the Pats could be convinced to trade for Bushrod. With Nate Solder out for the season, maybe they give up a late draft pick, we pay some of Bushrod's salary? Report
October 22, 201510 yr comment_152069 Whoever is best long term. That being said, young would be my preference Report
October 22, 201510 yr comment_152072 Leno has looked good at LT. He held his own against the #1 sack leader in the league last week, and the week before he showed some flashes against that dynamic pass rushing combination of the Chiefs. Bushrod hasn't played well this year when he's been in there. No brainer decision if you ask me, especially given the youth and the current direction of the team. Report
October 23, 201510 yr comment_152076 Sometimes guys put in the right position at the right time succeed. The Bears have been terrible at putting players at wrong positions previously. Hope he works out and can hold that spot for years. Finding a RG would be the next piece. Unless the 7th rd kid we drafted this year can come in and win the RT and move Long back inside. Regardless an olineman will be needed to groom to replace Slausen eventually. Report
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