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Then trade Howard for a pick or another player.Would be a great move. Kind of the missing piece to their offense and they are in the window to go for it now.
Then trade Howard for a pick or another player.Would be a great move. Kind of the missing piece to their offense and they are in the window to go for it now.
I'll be excited if it happens, but I don't think it would be a good use of cap space, I just can't justify spending that much for a RB.Would be a great move. Kind of the missing piece to their offense and they are in the window to go for it now.
Rumors are he's only being offered 11-12 per. I'd definitely be in on this.I'll be excited if it happens, but I don't think it would be a good use of cap space, I just can't justify spending that much for a RB.
Trade Howard and draft a RB.Now that Ingram is off the table, what do they do if Bell signs elsewhere? Keep Howard? Go with Davis as their lead?
Guys been a bust since he was with the Vikings. You can have himFormer Patriots’ WR Cordarrelle Patterson intends to sign with the Chicago Bears for $5 million per year, per source.
I think the versatility is his biggest asset. I trust what Nagy can do with it.Mr.Pack said:Guys been a bust since he was with the Vikings. You can have him
Agreed. Skrine is not a good football player. And kick returner is a less important position than it used to be, what with all the touchbacks.Would have preferred to not sign Patterson or Skrine and spend that money to keep Amos. Really have no idea why they signed Skrine.
I don't think so. He played 74 special teams snaps last year, which sounds like roughly the number of kickoffs.Max Power said:Did Patterson cover punts in NE?
As a #1 WR yes. As our return guy and 4th WR and versatile playmaker no.Mr.Pack said:Guys been a bust since he was with the Vikings. You can have him
I don't get the Skrine signing either, but Amos is very replaceable and was never going to stay a Bear. Still a lot of guys left.Agreed. Skrine is not a good football player. And kick returner is a less important position than it used to be, what with all the touchbacks.
Skrine had a few good games down the stretch last year, but he was bad for almost all of his Jets tenure. He had a lot of plays where he would celebrate a pass break-up (never looking back for the ball and crashing into a receiver) only to not realize that he had been called for pass interference. That got old quickly. Sometimes it would happen on consecutive pass plays. He was definitely not a fan favorite.Agreed. Skrine is not a good football player. And kick returner is a less important position than it used to be, what with all the touchbacks.
Exactly my thoughts!Nyj are letting kicker jason myers go.......pounce on him at 4:00.....blewett? Really?
I don't like it for 10 mil a year.Free agent Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is visiting the Bears.
Clinton-Dix is the top remaining safety with all the other big names signed. He would replace Adrian Amos in Chicago, who signed with the Packers. The Redskins have been in talks to re-sign Clinton-Dix but haven't been able to get a deal done. Clinton-Dix is likely seeking Lamarcus Joyner money (four years, $42M).
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Mar 13, 2019, 7:35 PM
No way the Bears pay near that. Amos got 9-10 per for 2-3 years. Ha Ha is a slight downgrade from Amos and it's coming on the 2nd day of FA so will be cheaper.I don't like it for 10 mil a year.
This feels like it could be the steal of free agency. Seems like the Bears might have the flexibility to make one more substantial move.S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix signed for 1 year, $3.5M. Signed for $5.5M/yr less than Amos, and just a slight downgrade. For now it looks like the Bears won this safety swap.
I believe Hub Arkush said on the radio this week the Bears are very high on Javon Wims at this point. Not sure if that means they expect him to be a significant contributor this year, but wouldn't be surprised if they let WR go in favor of one more pass rusher, or depth at OLB.We still need another WR. I don't really want a rookie in the top 5. Grab someone like Chris Hogan on the cheap
I'd personally feel better with a vet. Miller and Robinson both were banged up last year and Gabriel/Patterson can't carry the load should one of the starters miss time. I did like what I saw with Wims last season though.I believe Hub Arkush said on the radio this week the Bears are very high on Javon Wims at this point. Not sure if that means they expect him to be a significant contributor this year, but wouldn't be surprised if they let WR go in favor of one more pass rusher, or depth at OLB.
Of course they did. Ha ha at a fraction of the cost is such an easy call.The Packers posters still picked Amos after I showed them this...
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix vs Adrian Amos
Career Numbers
Seasons: 5 vs 4
Ints: 14 vs 3
PD: 28 vs 18
Fumbles: 4 vs 3
Sacks: 5.5 vs 2
Tackles: 456 vs 269
Guaranteed $$$: 3.5 vs 12
There's a reason he could only fetch a 3.5 prove it deal.The Packers posters still picked Amos after I showed them this...
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix vs Adrian Amos
Career Numbers
Seasons: 5 vs 4
Ints: 14 vs 3
PD: 28 vs 18
Fumbles: 4 vs 3
Sacks: 5.5 vs 2
Tackles: 456 vs 269
Guaranteed $$$: 3.5 vs 12
Fair. But playing on a wrecking crew best defense in the league might hide a lot of warts.There's a reason he could only fetch a 3.5 prove it deal.
I would guess that they draft a legit SS with their R3 pick and get good ROI on the pick. Ha-Ha is just good enough to play either SS or FS. If Jackson is injured then Ha can slide over to give the rook time at SS. Ha doesn't have to work too hard on his tackling too much with the front 7 doing most of the work.Let me say this about Amos though, he was a cornerstone of building this defense into what it has become. For where they drafted him, he was a home run on a bad team that needed an identity. Amos backstopped a lot of development that maybe doesn't happen otherwise.
The downside of success is the Bears are so good, so strong up the middle especially, Amos skill set is just not as important for this team. The Bears are playing with house money at SS and can gamble on somebody a little more explosive. Its a great move and Amos is going to a Packers team that will really appreciate his skills. Win-win.
I'm not sure how Amos could fetch 9 mil a year for being the 11th best player on the Bears defense.There's a reason he could only fetch a 3.5 prove it deal.
His warts were evident when Eddie wasn't playing. He's a good safety, not great. Definitely not a guy who's going to force many turnovers.Fair. But playing on a wrecking crew best defense in the league might hide a lot of warts.
Very well could draft one. Pace is killing it in the middle rounds.I would guess that they draft a legit SS with their R3 pick and get good ROI on the pick. Ha-Ha is just good enough to play either SS or FS. If Jackson is injured then Ha can slide over to give the rook time at SS. Ha doesn't have to work too hard on his tackling too much with the front 7 doing most of the work.
Outstanding coverage from your CBs will make HaHa successful.mbuehner said:Fair. But playing on a wrecking crew best defense in the league might hide a lot of warts.
They were in a tough spot with Callahan. He was asking for a lot more at first and they couldn't wait around days on a guy who's unavailable for a quarter of his games each year. Don't love the Skrine signing either but it's not that big of a contract. The Bears are in an unfamiliar position. Ton of talent and not a lot of cap space.Bryce Callahan signs with Denver for 3 years, $21M ($7M/yr) according to Spotrac.
Skrine signing looking even worse. Skrine's 3 year, $16.6M deal is only $4.4M total ($1.5M/yr) less than Callahan. Bears should've gone with Callahan, or gone way cheaper with someone like Brian Poole.