September 23, 201312 yr comment_125654 Sucks for us and him, as he was on the franchise tag. Collins has be playing really solid, so hopefully others will step up. Report
September 23, 201312 yr comment_125655 Adam Schefter ✔ @AdamSchefter Bears DT Henry Melton tore his ACL - out for the year. I know he hasn't done much through 3 games but its still a big hit, he could have turned it around at any point. I wonder if the Bears have the money to sign Seymour who's still out there, if not, I can see them bringing back Okoye. Could be the end of Melton in Chicago. Report
September 23, 201312 yr comment_125657 We just went from having little depth at DT to having none. Expect moves to be made. I hope Melton can come back next year at full strength but his negotiating position just went down the toilet. Report
September 23, 201312 yr comment_125658 This list was supposedly updated on sept 19th, but I am not sure how accurate it is of the best available DT's that are still free agents. Defensive Tackle Sione Po'uha Richard Seymour (DE in 3-4) Corey Williams Shaun Cody Rocky Bernard Spencer Johnson Ron Edwards Antonio Garay Ty Warren (DE in 3-4) Casey Hampton Anthony Hargrove (DE in 3-4) Ma'ake Kemoeatu Antonio Dixon Trevor Laws Shaun Smith Marvin Austin Matt Toeaina Andre Fluellen Ryan McBean Eric Foster Daniel Muir Torell Troup Ron Brace Ogemdi Nwagbuo Jarron Gilbert Myron Pryor Corvey Irvin Frank Okam Brian Price Will Tukuafu Jerrell Powe Kyle Love Lamar Divens Ra’Shon “Sunny” Harris Landon Cohen Sealver Siliga Andre Neblett Brian Schaefering Jeris Pendleton Report
September 23, 201312 yr comment_125659 Do we have anyone on the PS worth a shot? Didn't Cornelius look good in preseason? I can't honestly recall well... Seymour would be interesting... This list was supposedly updated on sept 19th, but I am not sure how accurate it is of the best available DT's that are still free agents. Defensive Tackle Sione Po'uha Richard Seymour (DE in 3-4) Corey Williams Shaun Cody Rocky Bernard Spencer Johnson Ron Edwards Antonio Garay Ty Warren (DE in 3-4) Casey Hampton Anthony Hargrove (DE in 3-4) Ma'ake Kemoeatu Antonio Dixon Trevor Laws Shaun Smith Marvin Austin Matt Toeaina Andre Fluellen Ryan McBean Eric Foster Daniel Muir Torell Troup Ron Brace Ogemdi Nwagbuo Jarron Gilbert Myron Pryor Corvey Irvin Frank Okam Brian Price Will Tukuafu Jerrell Powe Kyle Love Lamar Divens Ra’Shon “Sunny” Harris Landon Cohen Sealver Siliga Andre Neblett Brian Schaefering Jeris Pendleton Report
September 23, 201312 yr comment_125664 Do we have anyone on the PS worth a shot? Didn't Cornelius look good in preseason? I can't honestly recall well... Seymour would be interesting... Nope, only DLman we have on the PS is Aston Whiteside who, at 6'2" 255, is too small for DT. Same with Washington really(6'4" 265). I suppose guy like Washington, Wootton, and Peppers can play inside on passing downs but they're to small to really be considered DTs. Corey Irvin looked good in training camp if I remember correctly so I'd add him to the list of potential signings with Okoye and the favorable Seymour. Report
September 23, 201312 yr comment_125667 Minter will probably become active now. I don't think they are going to sign some guy off the streets. I'm going to predict that they make a trade. Kyle Williams from Buffalo? Tyson Alualu from Jacksonville? Report
September 23, 201312 yr comment_125668 Minter will probably become active now. I don't think they are going to sign some guy off the streets. I'm going to predict that they make a trade. Kyle Williams from Buffalo? Tyson Alualu from Jacksonville? That would be intriguing....With Collins looking good I think they can get by with signing a guy off the streets though. Report
September 23, 201312 yr comment_125671 thanks for the info Nope, only DLman we have on the PS is Aston Whiteside who, at 6'2" 255, is too small for DT. Same with Washington really(6'4" 265). I suppose guy like Washington, Wootton, and Peppers can play inside on passing downs but they're to small to really be considered DTs. Corey Irvin looked good in training camp if I remember correctly so I'd add him to the list of potential signings with Okoye and the favorable Seymour. Report
September 23, 201312 yr comment_125672 Brad Biggs @BradBiggs 23h Here is one you can rule out: Nothing happening with #Bears and free agent DT Richard Seymour. Well that's rather disappointing....I'm "betting" it's Akoye or Irvin. Report
September 23, 201312 yr comment_125685 I suspect they'll activate Minter now and start Nate Collins in place of Melton. Collins has shown flashes of being an above average pass rusher. Let's see what he can do now as a starter (presumably). Report
September 24, 201312 yr comment_125719 Minter will probably become active now. I don't think they are going to sign some guy off the streets. I'm going to predict that they make a trade. Kyle Williams from Buffalo? Tyson Alualu from Jacksonville? DTs are in short supply, I dont see anybody trading anybody of valve during the season except maybe Cleve, what do they have? They seem to be willing to get rid of anybody. Report
September 24, 201312 yr comment_125722 Paea should be our starting 3 technique, he'll be far more productive than what we've seen from either Melton or Collins there. Park Collins and Minter at NT with Collins also getting some time at the 3-tech. We must get some push up the middle and Paea is the only one who's shown he can do that with any consistency and he's doing it from the NT spot. In fact we won't find a decent 3-tech on the street as those guys are too valuable so if we are going to sign someone grab a big body who can handle the NT spot for run defense. We can cover the pass rush downs at NT in other ways. Report
September 24, 201312 yr comment_125726 One door closes, another opens... Rock it Mr. Paea! Paea should be our starting 3 technique, he'll be far more productive than what we've seen from either Melton or Collins there. Park Collins and Minter at NT with Collins also getting some time at the 3-tech. We must get some push up the middle and Paea is the only one who's shown he can do that with any consistency and he's doing it from the NT spot. In fact we won't find a decent 3-tech on the street as those guys are too valuable so if we are going to sign someone grab a big body who can handle the NT spot for run defense. We can cover the pass rush downs at NT in other ways. Report
September 24, 201312 yr comment_125728 Really sucks to lose Melton. I liked him a lot and hope he has a good recovery and can get back to being the player he was. Report
September 24, 201312 yr comment_125735 Another option could be to move Peppers inside more often, allowing McClellin or whomever to get more snaps at DE, though I don't know if that's necessarily a good thing. We'd get worse defending the run. Could help Peppers out, maybe. Report
September 24, 201312 yr comment_125737 Paea should be our starting 3 technique, he'll be far more productive than what we've seen from either Melton or Collins there. Park Collins and Minter at NT with Collins also getting some time at the 3-tech. We must get some push up the middle and Paea is the only one who's shown he can do that with any consistency and he's doing it from the NT spot. In fact we won't find a decent 3-tech on the street as those guys are too valuable so if we are going to sign someone grab a big body who can handle the NT spot for run defense. We can cover the pass rush downs at NT in other ways. I like it. Set up a kind of Keith Traylor/Ted Washington big up the middle dynamic. Report
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