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Bears to work out Steve Slaton (1 Viewer)
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Jack White
Footballguy
Sounds like a depth play to me.Bush will get most of the work.
Shutout
Footballguy
Sure, no doubt. Just wondering what people think of that in terms of "length that might indicate Forte to be out" as well as how that might be a good or bad fit.
foxco
Footballguy
High ankle sprains are tough to predict IMO - could be a couple of weeks but some guys never quite recover during the season. Forte may be hobbled for months, depending on the severity. If it's mild he could be back in a week or two.
Jack White
Footballguy
Not sure about the fit or length of Forte's absence. They have to sign someone. At least Slaton has some talent. Or at least he did have some talent at one time.
Shutout
Footballguy
I know the run scheme of the texans when Slaton was there. I don't THINK (not sure) that what the Bears do is really very similar at all. SO, I'm kinda thinking Slaton's fit would be a 3rd down, COP guy. Wondering what others might think or know about that.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
On his first carry he literally almost had his head ripped off. He looked rather weak to me.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Due diligence @ this point. Every team does it, usually day after game day, for a handful or a score of FAs. Means nothing.
Should they sign, still means nothing. MB is very talented and capable to handle a full load. I don't think a guy on the scrap heap will change that.
Should they sign, still means nothing. MB is very talented and capable to handle a full load. I don't think a guy on the scrap heap will change that.
Area51Inhabitant
Footballguy
How many rb's have ever been signed off the street in the middle of the season and contributed? I can think of Leroy Hoard off the top of my head but nobody else is coming to mind.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
Kevin Smith last year?
Soulfly3
Footballguy
kevin smith?
I'd say it's unlikely, but possible.
Slaton as a rookie was a speedy, pass catching RB with good elusiveness.
He was criticized because he wore down a bit late in the year, so he put on some weight in the offseason (15 lbs I believe)
Next year he ran into problems.
1) he put the ball on the ground a number of times.
2) the weight he added took away from his speed and elusiveness (in my opinion) and as such, ended up with weaker production and a turnover problem to solve.
I dont know what he has done with himself since, but if you think there's something there, I'd check to see if he has taken off any of the weight he put on. To me the Elusiveness was what made him good in Houston. As for the fumbling issue, I would hope that after 3 years in the league the issue would be put to bed. I cannot say for sure that it has. He has jumped a bit from team to team in recent years, so there's something in him they dont like.
If the Bears are considering him, I'd guess it's the pass catching element they are after.
Otherwise, I dont know what else to say.
Slaton as a rookie was a speedy, pass catching RB with good elusiveness.
He was criticized because he wore down a bit late in the year, so he put on some weight in the offseason (15 lbs I believe)
Next year he ran into problems.
1) he put the ball on the ground a number of times.
2) the weight he added took away from his speed and elusiveness (in my opinion) and as such, ended up with weaker production and a turnover problem to solve.
I dont know what he has done with himself since, but if you think there's something there, I'd check to see if he has taken off any of the weight he put on. To me the Elusiveness was what made him good in Houston. As for the fumbling issue, I would hope that after 3 years in the league the issue would be put to bed. I cannot say for sure that it has. He has jumped a bit from team to team in recent years, so there's something in him they dont like.
If the Bears are considering him, I'd guess it's the pass catching element they are after.
Otherwise, I dont know what else to say.
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
Why not just resign kalil bell
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DoubleG
Footballguy
Yes he did. By the facemask too - and yet, shockingly, there was no flag.
shnikies
Footballguy
I don't know why he was cut for Allen in the first place. Money maybe? I like Bell's game. I thought he was screwed the last two years when they brought in Taylor and Barber when he was better than both.
sho nuff
Footballguy
Because you mistook a guy's shoulder pad for his facemask.HTHIf you want to whine about the lack of flags...there were many many many missed holds on that Bear OL.As for this situation...I too was surprised they did not just keep Bell.Perhaps there was more this offseason on him that I missed or things they did not like...thought he looked pretty good and showed promise last year.Think he won me a title last year against the Packers...or at least got me to the finals.'DoubleG said:Yes he did. By the facemask too - and yet, shockingly, there was no flag.'SameSongNDance said:
DoubleG
Footballguy
Because you mistook a guy's shoulder pad for his facemask.HTH'DoubleG said:Yes he did. By the facemask too - and yet, shockingly, there was no flag.'SameSongNDance said:
- go back and watch the replay. Raji's hand starts on shoulder, then slips up and grabs his facemask. It's all good - the Packer's didn't beat the Bears, the Bears beat themselves. 
Power Monster
The Midnight Stalker
The Bears OL was whipped like the crew that tried to take on Moby **** last night. They looked immature and truly should have started to pound the ball last night. The Pack won this game with defense and STs- old school NFC North stuff. The Bears? They pranced around like antelope in a gator pit. On the road- you better run it. You paid the money for your horses- u use them on the road. Slaton here shows a weakness in RB depth.Because you mistook a guy's shoulder pad for his facemask.HTHIf you want to whine about the lack of flags...there were many many many missed holds on that Bear OL.As for this situation...I too was surprised they did not just keep Bell.Perhaps there was more this offseason on him that I missed or things they did not like...thought he looked pretty good and showed promise last year.Think he won me a title last year against the Packers...or at least got me to the finals.'DoubleG said:Yes he did. By the facemask too - and yet, shockingly, there was no flag.'SameSongNDance said:
DoubleG
Footballguy
No it doesn't. It shows that one of your RBs just got injured. As such the other RBs move up a "slot" (Bush now starting) - but you need to add a guy to make up for the one that went down. It's pretty simple math actually.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
Cedric Benson is close enough.'Area51Inhabitant said:
DoubleG
Footballguy
They are not looking for someone to contribute - at least not ideally. Bush will now start. They are simply looking to fill a back up roll in the case where Bush and Allen need a blow or one of them gets dinged up during a game. Most temas like to carry at least 3 RBs. If one goes down, you need to add another - even if he is 3rd on the depth chart.'Area51Inhabitant said:
Seems like he's the same guy as Lorenzo Booker at this point
Power Monster
The Midnight Stalker
Simple math? Who is your third string RB? What did he do last night? No RB depth on this roster tells me simple math- the Bears have two professional RBs on this roster and that is it. You now have to go out and grab Steve Slaton? At week 2? Simple math? This is simple planning as in simpleton planning.
DoubleG
Footballguy
Name the 3rd string RB on the Cardinals...or the Dolphins...or the Vikings (hint: they only have 2) or the Jags. On top of that, there aren't but a handful of teams that has a #2 RB as talented as Bush. There are a LOT of things you can rip Bears management for - not having 3 starter quality RBs all on their roster (especially given what they're paying the firs 2) is definately NOT one of them. Oh my.Blue Demon
Footballguy
Instead of fooling around with Slaton who's clearly just a depth move, I don't know why the Bears aren't calling Kahlil Bell who impressed when Forte went down last year. He's probably still PO'd over being cut since he wouldn't take a pay cut in camp but should suck it up in light of the fact nobody else clearly wants him.
In fact, I'd bring in K Bell and start him over Bush who I'd prefer in his current relief/goal line role. Bell went through the entire Bears camp and knows Tice's system - so he's in shape and could jump right in very easily.
In fact, I'd bring in K Bell and start him over Bush who I'd prefer in his current relief/goal line role. Bell went through the entire Bears camp and knows Tice's system - so he's in shape and could jump right in very easily.
Anonymous Internet User
Footballguy
Ryan Grant ??
doeseatplace
Footballguy
Sign of the apocalypse for the Bears. If Slaton doesn't work out, maybe they trade for Tashard Choice
Choice isn't available. He's going to be playing every week for awhile.
They should bring Bell back at his original salary.
The_Wolfman
Footballguy
Haha no kidding. How many RBs are the Bears expected to roster? One of their guys got hurt, they have a capable back up and now need to sign someone else for depth it's not rocket science. I hope this guy doesn't figure out the Bears only have 2 QBs on the roster or he's really going to lose it.
Sir Chadwick
Footballguy
Good call. I actually think I'm going to take a flyer on him again this year.
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