dasox24 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 QUOTE (WHarris1 @ Mar 12, 2013 -> 06:19 PM) That would be f***ing great. With the Titans landing Levitre that's one of the first round suitors for a guard off the board, so maybe. Guards can always slide in the draft Exactly... Like last year when DeCastro slid to #24 after many thought he'd go in the teens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Mar 12, 2013 -> 05:45 PM) I expect them to draft a guard in the 1st two rounds. My guess is the other pick will be a LB, but they could also use some youth at the cornerback position. I know they've also kicked the tires on some receivers and could look at Tavon Austin at 20. If they sign a veteran, 2nd tier OG like rumored, I really have no idea what direction they'll go. I would really like some youth and depth at CB. LB depending on Roach/Urlacher could end up being a big need. Can always use OL. Like you said, a speed WR like Austin to pair with Marshall/Jeffery. That's the beauty of taking care of the major needs in FA. We have now have lots of options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I like Emery's style. It's almost like he isn't blind and actually watches football. So the need for the Bears to draft a OT isn't going to be SCREAMING for once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I think the Raiders just released all their players. Except Carson Palmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 12, 2013 -> 07:20 PM) Cuts to come later. According to the site, we were at the cap at the beginning of the day. Look at our player salaries, cap numbers and tell me how you'd make room for both of these hefty new contracts. Now, I hear that we were about 7 under the cap which would make things more manageable -- but then I'm unsure where that website is inaccurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Mar 12, 2013 -> 08:52 PM) According to the site, we were at the cap at the beginning of the day. Look at our player salaries, cap numbers and tell me how you'd make room for both of these hefty new contracts. Now, I hear that we were about 7 under the cap which would make things more manageable -- but then I'm unsure where that website is inaccurate. They were already under the cap, so they have until I think July to get under the cap by the beginning of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (Jake @ Mar 12, 2013 -> 07:52 PM) According to the site, we were at the cap at the beginning of the day. Look at our player salaries, cap numbers and tell me how you'd make room for both of these hefty new contracts. Now, I hear that we were about 7 under the cap which would make things more manageable -- but then I'm unsure where that website is inaccurate. They can move money around to make room for this year. The real question will be how do they sign Melton, Cutler and Marshall in the next two years. Edited March 13, 2013 by GoSox05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 @mortreport: From Eagles; also agree to terms with: CB Fletcher Bradley, S Patrick Chung, LB Jason Phillips and DL Isaac Sopoaga The more things change, the more they stay the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Mar 13, 2013 -> 01:17 AM) @mortreport: From Eagles; also agree to terms with: CB Fletcher Bradley, S Patrick Chung, LB Jason Phillips and DL Isaac Sopoaga The more things change, the more they stay the same Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Alright Cutler. You still have your Pro Bowl RB, you have a stud #1 WR, now you have a TE and a LT, not to mention an offensive minded coach. Time to score some f***ing points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Yet people say we need WR help and the LT we signed is no good -- still lots of reasons we could not do well Also, this will be Forte's last season in Chicago. Book it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogua Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Mar 12, 2013 -> 08:55 PM) Yet people say we need WR help and the LT we signed is no good -- still lots of reasons we could not do well Also, this will be Forte's last season in Chicago. Book it. Well, we both use PFF so we know that Bushrod was still an overall positive player (higher rating than long and Webb, but a bad year in pass pro). The potential is there though. He also gave up a combined 4 hurries and 2 sacks in the games against SF and GB. I would have rather gotten loadholt, Winston, or smith, but I'm really not as unhappy with the signing as you. It really clearly upgrades the offensive line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 (edited) Martellus Bennet aka Black Unicorn saved a fans life... Edited March 13, 2013 by EvilJester99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I would like to sign Heyward Bay at the right price. Total speed burner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 QUOTE (Boogua @ Mar 12, 2013 -> 10:04 PM) Well, we both use PFF so we know that Bushrod was still an overall positive player (higher rating than long and Webb, but a bad year in pass pro). The potential is there though. He also gave up a combined 4 hurries and 2 sacks in the games against SF and GB. I would have rather gotten loadholt, Winston, or smith, but I'm really not as unhappy with the signing as you. It really clearly upgrades the offensive line. It's just the money. I think our line has to be better with him in it, but he becomes one of our highest paid players. The fact that Kromer is here seems to make it more likely that it is hubris than good scouting...but I like Emery and I don't expect him to really f*** things up. I'm willing to be wrong, but I'll say he wouldn't have been my target for that dollar amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I know we just signed a big-time TE, but if Eifert is the Bears top-ranked player on the board at 20, I still take him. Patriots have proven to top TEs can co-exist. Plus, both are great blockers. Can really do some interesting sets with two TES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Bennett's deal is 4 years, $20M. Not sure on guaranteed money yet. That's a very reasonable deal for a 25 year old TE entering his prime and coming off the season he had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Both of these deals are pretty reasonable deals. Neither guys are stars but both fill major needs and make the team better. Got to really love it. Plus, unlike last year where Emery ended up signing a bunch of role players, these guys are starters at key positions (TE & LT). I think there is a decent chance they add another starter at the guard position this off-season as well via free agency and possibly another starter on the oline via draft (I honestly wouldn't be surprised if we had 3 new starters on the line and fully expect 2 new starters). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Mar 12, 2013 -> 10:11 PM) I would like to sign Heyward Bay at the right price. Total speed burner. I love this idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Mar 12, 2013 -> 07:40 PM) I think the Raiders just released all their players. Except Carson Palmer. And Pryor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Mar 12, 2013 -> 10:54 PM) I know we just signed a big-time TE, but if Eifert is the Bears top-ranked player on the board at 20, I still take him. Patriots have proven to top TEs can co-exist. Plus, both are great blockers. Can really do some interesting sets with two TES. We already have a guy we took last year who has drawn comparisons to Aaron Hernandez, I'd have to pass on Eifert. If Cooper and Warmack are gone then I'm hoping for Ogletree at 20. If Ogletree is gone too I would go WR just for the hell of it. The Vikings have a huge need at WR (right now anyway) and they pick behind the Bears so taking a WR of the board would make the offense even more dynamic and hurt one of our competitors. Edited March 13, 2013 by 2nd_city_saint787 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I like what Emery has done with the team so far. He's wasted no time in addressing WR and OL, which is refreshing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Mar 13, 2013 -> 02:20 AM) I like what Emery has done with the team so far. He's wasted no time in addressing WR and OL, which is refreshing. But Lovie said our OL and TE positions were great. No need to upgrade... waste of money... Edited March 13, 2013 by Athomeboy_2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Mar 13, 2013 -> 07:43 AM) But Lovie said our OL and TE positions were great. No need to upgrade... waste of money... Coaches have to say that kind of stuff. It doesn't go over well in the lockerroom if the coaching staff is trashing his own players publicly, true or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 The Eagles have signed OT Ed Wang and S Patrick Chung Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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