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QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Mar 26, 2014 -> 09:28 AM)
I'm interested to hear what Allen says in his press conference. It is very curious to me that he chose the Bears over a chance with the Seahawks. Obviously I don't know what the hangup is with the seahawks(probably amount of money) but you would think he would take less to play on a instant SB contender

 

I bet it was a combination of money, playing time and style of play. In Seattle he would have been in a rotation. I think in Chicago he's going to get 95% of the snaps. And those snaps are going to, hopefully, be about getting after the quarterback, not stopping the run game because of Chicago's superior offense.

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Yeah I still wouldn't hate a DT/DE in first round. Regardless of 2014, we need to develop cheap talent at that position. We can't keep buying Oline/Dline, though it's remarkable in 2 successive years we essentially have brand new both.

 

Let's hope this is as successful as the oline rebuild was.

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While I do think Allen's regressing, he's an upgrade over Peppers at half the price (if we would have kept Peppers).

 

I'm assuming only the first two years of the contract are guaranteed ($15.5 million over 2)?

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QUOTE (chw42 @ Mar 26, 2014 -> 02:59 PM)
While I do think Allen's regressing, he's an upgrade over Peppers at half the price (if we would have kept Peppers).

 

I'm assuming only the first two years of the contract are guaranteed ($15.5 million over 2)?

 

He's obviously getting older, but I think 2 years in we'll be solid.

 

Last year vike's O was so bad he was on the field a lot, and I'm guessing saw more run plays. Despite all that he got 11.5 sacks last year. I hope we get double digit sacks from him but 8.5 to 9.5 plus lots of pressure is fine with me.

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QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 26, 2014 -> 10:03 AM)
He's obviously getting older, but I think 2 years in we'll be solid.

 

Last year vike's O was so bad he was on the field a lot, and I'm guessing saw more run plays. Despite all that he got 11.5 sacks last year. I hope we get double digit sacks from him but 8.5 to 9.5 plus lots of pressure is fine with me.

 

He's probably going to play 70% of the snaps. The Bears aren't just going to let Willie Young sit for 90% of the time.

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QUOTE (chw42 @ Mar 26, 2014 -> 03:05 PM)
He's probably going to play 70% of the snaps. The Bears aren't just going to let Willie Young sit for 90% of the time.

 

Lamarr Houston can play DT too. There are lots of ways to rotate in Young.

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QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 26, 2014 -> 10:06 AM)
Lamarr Houston can play DT too. There are lots of ways to rotate in Young.

 

I think he'll be there when they use some 3-4 in their new "hybrid 4-3" so its should be interesting seeing maybe allen,houston,and young all rushing the QB simultaneously ;)

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QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 26, 2014 -> 10:06 AM)
Lamarr Houston can play DT too. There are lots of ways to rotate in Young.

In passing situations, Houston will definitely move inside and Young can play outside. In the modern NFL, you can't have enough pass rushers. And the Bears are still really only three-deep with proven DE talent, so there is definitely enough snaps to go around. Plus, Allen will probably be more effective with less snaps so he can stay fresh.

 

I really think the Bears should draft some combination of S, DT and CB in the first three rounds of the Draft. In my perfect world:

 

R.1 = Clinton-Dix

 

Really hard to get elite safeties unless you draft high.

 

R. 2 = Hageman or Tuitt (hopefully one falls)

 

DT is very deep, so a good one will drop.

 

R. 3 = Jean-Baptiste

 

Big CB in the mold of Sherman.

 

R. 4 = Gaines

 

CB from Mizzou, he is a really good player, just look at how he held down Mike Evans.

 

R. 5 = RB Thomas

 

Jack of all trades from Oregon, who could be used in various roles.

 

R. 6 = Lyerla

 

Oregon TE, Major red flags and off-the-field issues, but maybe Long takes him under his wing since both share a similar story. Regardless we have no depth at TE and he can be an elite player if he ever cleans up.

 

R. 6 = BPA

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QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Mar 26, 2014 -> 04:20 PM)
In passing situations, Houston will definitely move inside and Young can play outside. In the modern NFL, you can't have enough pass rushers. And the Bears are still really only three-deep with proven DE talent, so there is definitely enough snaps to go around. Plus, Allen will probably be more effective with less snaps so he can stay fresh.

 

Izzy has proven competent in specialist roles. I don't have a problem with him taking up snaps.

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"I'd like to take a moment to thank my former teammates, coaches and the staff at the Minnesota Vikings for all of their inspiring work and dedication. Perhaps more importantly I would like to thank the fans and the Minnesota community. I can only hope that I have left with you all, with even a fraction of the positive support and impact you have had on my life, my foundation and my family. I am very excited about this next chapter in my career with the Chicago Bears and can't wait to see what the future holds for us. God bless. -JA"

 

 

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QUOTE (Swingandalongonetoleft @ Mar 26, 2014 -> 12:17 PM)
Is this the same Jared Allen that Bears fans were getting their panties in a bunch over a few years ago for getting to play while appealing a PED suspension and also for railroading Lance Louis?

 

 

I don't remember the PED part

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QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Mar 26, 2014 -> 12:56 PM)
I think Seattle has to be very conscious of their upcoming salary commitments to young players

I get that is a worthy consideration, but really their goal ought to be to win the super bowl every year right now and worry about the cap ramifications in 2 years when it becomes a huge problem and forces their teams dismantling.

 

That's pretty much going to happen to some degree. Win the trophy again while you can.

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