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Another Visit To Halas Hall Tomorrow: TE Brandon Manumaleuna

4th March 2010 by under 2009-2010 Schedule     

The Bears will not only be hosting DE Julius Peppers and RB Chester Taylor tomorrow at Halas Hall, but also TE Brandon Manumaleuna who thrived in his years with Mike Martz in St. Louis.

Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting big money for Manumaleuna because Martz values the tight end as a blocker more than a receiver. This could spell the end for TE Kellen Davis because the Bears already have Dez Clark and Greg Olsen on the roster, unless their considering keeping four tight ends.

If the Bears do sign Manumaleuna, I feel bad for play by play announcer Jeff Joniak announcing Manumaleuna’s name and Aromashodu’s name next season.

Tomorrow will be a busy day at Halas Hall.

Brace yourself Bears fans

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Antrel Rolle Will Not Be A Bear, Chester Taylor Likely Will Be

4th March 2010 by under 2009-2010 Schedule     

Safety Antrel Rolle, who was recently released by the Arizona Cardinals wants to become the highest paid safety in the NFL by receiving about eight million dollars a year. The Bears had a lot of interest in him, but because they are going after Julius Peppers and Chester Taylor already they might want not to spend that much money on a safety.

Players that make there first visit a team on the first day of free agency usually leave with a contract. DE Julius Peppers and RB Chester Taylor are both veteran players the Bears will be bringing in tomorrow and they both would help the Bears tremendously.

Taylor would give the Bears their best one-two punch at running back since Thomas Jones and Cedric Benson. Taylor and Forte would probably be the best receivers who play running back in the league. Peppers would be a instant upgrade on the defensive line and if Tommie Harris can return to form, watch out for this defense. Don’t forget Alex Brown is also there.

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Breaking News: Peppers will visit with Bears on Friday

4th March 2010 by under 2009-2010 Schedule     

Chicago Tribune writer Vaughn McClure is reporting that free agent DE Julius Peppers will visit the Bears later today. The Bears need a pass rusher and he is the top pass rusher on the market.

Here’s what McClure had to say:

Defensive end Julius Peppers, the top agent on the market, has agreed to visit the Bears Friday, agent Carl Carey told the Tribune as free agency began Thursday night.

No team was allowed to have contact with Peppers until the free-agent period officially began at 11:01 p.m., but Peppers had a strong interest in joining Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs, and Tommie Harris on the Bears’ defense. The Bears were the first team to call Carey and extended a “substantial offer” that was good enough to get Peppers on the plane.

Other teams, such as the Redskins and Seahawks, were expected to make a late push for Peppers as well, but the Bears emerged as the front-runner. He could visit other teams depending on what happens in Chicago.

The Bears were expected to be active in free agency and there is a strong chance they could land restricted free-agent running back Chester Taylor, Adrian Peterson’s backup with the Vikings, as well. Adding Peppers, Taylor, and blocking tight end Brandon Manumaleuna would show how serious the Bears are about winning in this pivotal 2010 season.

Peppers, 30, brings 81 career sacks to the Bears following eight seasons with Carolina. Some have questioned his work ethic, but his teammates in Carolina as well as other observes around the league believe he can have an instant impact for the Bears.

Right end Alex Brown said during a radio interview Thursday that he would be willing to switch to left end in order to accommodate Peppers. Both Urlacher and Briggs have voice their support of Peppers in recent weeks. The Bears managed 35 sacks last season, 24 by the defensive line, and the five-time Pro Bowler Peppers could be exactly what the Bears need to improve their inconsistent pass rush.

The Bears also could be looking to fill a void at safety and had discussions with Antrel Rolle, who was released by the Cardinals. Rolle is scheduled to visit the Giants Friday.

All quotes from chicagotribune.com

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ESPN’s Adam Schefter Discusses Peppers To The Bears

3rd March 2010 by under 2009-2010 Schedule     

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Brandon Marshall To The Bears?

3rd March 2010 by under 2009-2010 Schedule     

Neil Hayes of the Chicago Sun-Times believes that Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall will end up as a Bear in 2010. We all heard this rumor last season once Jay Cutler was traded and head coach Josh McDaniels and Brandon Marshall bickered back and forth.

Obviously, Brandon Marshall would be a great fit in Chicago’s new style of offense with Mike Martz running the show. According to Neil Hayes of the Sun-Times, the McCaskey family has given GM Jerry Angelo the OK to spend $25 million in up-front money this offseason, but I’m sure the Broncos want a high draft pick in return, something the Bears don’t currently have.

Would the Bears be willing to give up on next years draft just like they did last season? Would Brandon Marshall be worth all of the money? Is wide receiver really the biggest need right now?

These are all questions that should be answered soon by so called “experts” and once free agency starts Brandon Marshall is sure to be on the move, where no one really knows. But he could find himself in a Bears uniform catching passes from #6 again. It all depends on if they want to give up on the 2011 draft, spend number one money on an actual number one receiver and rank receiver as one of their top needs.

If they can get Brandon Marshall, he could be a perfect fit with the young receivers they currently have on their roster.

Update:

I guess Neil Hayes owes me a steak. The Broncos tendered Brandon Marshall with a first round tender as well as former Bears QB Kyle Orton. If the Bears want to get Marshall, they’d have to give Denver another first round pick. I just don’t see them making this mistake.

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Westbrook Talks About Potentially Joining The Bears

26th February 2010 by under 2009-2010 Schedule     

Brian Westrbook, who was recently released talked on the “The Waddle & Silvy Show” on WVMP-AM 1000 today, here’s what he said:

“I would love to play in Chicago; I would love to play anywhere, they have a pretty good quarterback there; great defense. There’s no question that I would love to definitely play in Chicago.”

“I’ve admired Matt’s game from afar, he’s a young guy, very talented. I like the way he runs. I like the way he plays the game. He plays with passion. He runs hard.”

all quotes from chicagotribune.com

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Would Signing Brian Westbrook Be A Good Move By The Bears?

23rd February 2010 by under 2009-2010 Schedule     

We all know Brian Westbrook has been one of the most versatile running backs in the NFL in his time with the Philadelphia Eagles, but now his time with them is over and he is looking for a new team.

The eight year back missed eight games last season with an ankle injury and multiple concussions. The Eagles owed him $7.25 million this season and they simply didn’t want to give him that kind of money because of durability issues. LeSean McCoy is going to take over the number one running back position.

So here’s the question should the Bears go after a once NFL star, who has serious durability issues or should they stay put with what they have.

I think they should consider going after him because when healthy he is one of the best runners/receivers out of the backfield in this league. The current backs behind Matt Forte aren’t that great. Garrett Wolfe was a third round pick and hasn’t done anything like his college days showed. Kevin Jones got injured again and he may not be back next season. Kahlil Bell is a surprising young kid who is similar to Matt Forte and Adrian Peterson will not be resigned. A combination of Matt Forte, Kahlil Bell and Kevin Jones isn’t too bad, but I think if they added Westbrook to the backfield they would be solid. Forte, Westbrook and Bell could be the best trio in the league.

New offensive coordinator Mike Martz doesn’t use the running game very much, but Matt Forte and Brian Westbrook could be a lethal tandem out of the backfield.

So, if the Bears could get Brian Westbrook for a cheap deal and he proves to stay healthy their offense could be set. When Brian Westbrook is right he is one of the best and don’t forget he is only 30 years old.

The Bears should at least consider the signing of Westbrook because it can only strengthen their team.

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Bears Ink Peterman and Angulo To One Year Deals

23rd February 2010 by under 2009-2010 Schedule     

This may be insignificant news but the Bears brought back undrafted wide reciever Eric Peterman on a one year deal. They signed him out of Northwestern after the draft and he was released before the season started. They also signed big 6’8″ tight end Richard Angulo, who has played 28 games for the St. Louis Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars and Minnesota Vikings in his short career.

I think these are solid moves considering the Bears wide receivers are already young and Mike Martz likes to use a lot of them at a time. Peterman is a familiar face who is going to have to work hard to get a spot on the team, but anything is possible at this point.

Angulo has a better shot of making the team because of his size and experience in the league. The former seventh round pick by the St. Louis Rams in 2003 has only caught 17 passes for 155 yards and one touchdown in his NFL career, but he is a very excellent blocking tight end. The Bears offensive line is already a bit shaky, but with the addition of a good blocking tight end to pair with Dez Clark it could be a perfect fit.

Will see what the Bears decide to do with Angulo, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he makes the team, Peterman on the other hand is a long shot to make it.

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Bears Ink Peterman and Angulo To One Year Deals

23rd February 2010 by under 2009-2010 Schedule     

This may be insignificant news but the Bears brought back undrafted wide reciever Eric Peterman on a one year deal. They signed him out of Northwestern after the draft and he was released before the season started. They also signed big 6’8″ tight end Richard Angulo, who has played 28 games for the St. Louis Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars and Minnesota Vikings in his short career.

I think these are solid moves considering the Bears wide receivers are already young and Mike Martz likes to use a lot of them at a time. Peterman is a familiar face who is going to have to work hard to get a spot on the team, but anything is possible at this point.

Angulo has a better shot of making the team because of his size and experience in the league. The former seventh round pick by the St. Louis Rams in 2003 has only caught 17 passes for 155 yards and one touchdown in his NFL career, but he is a very excellent blocking tight end. The Bears offensive line is already a bit shaky, but with the addition of a good blocking tight end to pair with Dez Clark it could be a perfect fit.

Will see what the Bears decide to do with Angulo, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he makes the team, Peterman on the other hand is a long shot to make it.

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Could Antrell Rolle Become A Chicago Bear?

22nd February 2010 by under 2009-2010 Schedule     

Arizona Cardinals free safety Antrell Rolle is owed a roster bonus of four million dollars and it’s rumored that Arizona doesn’t want to pay it.

The Cardinals already made strong safety Adrian Wilson the highest paid player at his position and now they have to make decisions on LB Karlos Dansby, DT Darnell Dockett and WR Anquan Boldin, with that in mind Rolle might not be in their plans.

The 27 year old Rolle was the eight pick in the 2005 draft out of the University of Miami. He appeared in his first Pro Bowl this season.

He has appeared in 68 games, making 336 tackles, catching 12 interceptions (4 returned for touchdowns) and forcing three fumbles. 10 of his interceptions have come in the last three seasons.

I think he would be an immediate improvement over what the Bears have at safety currently. Kevin Payne and Al Afalava can’t get it done. Josh Bullocks should be resigned because I thought he was pretty good and he was a cheap option. Danieal Manning moved to nickelback where he thrived. If Rolle comes to the Bears they will be much improved in the secondary and it could save some jobs for the coaches.

Hopefully the Cardinals let Rolle go and the Bears make a move after him because the Dolphins and Giants are reportedly interested in him.

Antrel Rolle come to the Windy City.

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