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I would prefer a #1 draft pick for the LT spot, but adding Collins just gives you another option as an upgrade. If we add an OL in FAgency and a high draft pick at least we dont fall in the same pattern of (they will get better) for Webb and even Williams. All I want is some options if something doesnt pan out what ever direction they go in.

actually Collins may be a good cheap addition. The difference between him and Frank is now we have Tice expertise involved and if they go after him, I have more faith in the judgement now. According to p ff he has faired quite well. i

Nicks wants 5/60, and Williams is going to get 90 mil., so I fear we wont be getting either one. We could afford Nicks but that is what Jackson will be signing for and think that would be better spent on him.

That would be awesome, but the only way we could spend that kind of money on 2 FAs is if we didnt franchise Forte and used his money, but to late now.

Talent wise, he may be better than a rookie, but his payday will be so much more going forward and that would be cost prohibited. The problem with all FAs is you have to over pay there valve, and with so many holes we have to be smart with spending money.Look what SF did last year, they did a good job in FAgency with valve.

He was talking to me, just made the statement when he responded to your post.

I have been investigating your stupid statement and it is not stupid at all. The Giants could easily make that trade, but I checked it out and you cant use a traded pick to repay for a restricted free agent, if you dont have your own , you couldnt sign Wallace. I would still make that trade for Osi. The Giants have issues and Osi wants a new contract. They have great depth at DE and could elect to get rid of the problem with Osi looking to holdout this training camp. He is making 4.5 and still wants a bigger contract, so maybe the money would be to much to. I should have checked it out before I poo-poo your statement, it actually was a good call, except for Wallace that cant happen if we make the trade.

I agree he isnt worth a long term deal, but Williams is going to get a 90 to 100 mil deal and the Bears wont do that with Peppers deal still on the table. Jackson can be gotten without getting rid of Forte. The best thing is to franchise him and determine next year his value going forward. We will not be getting 2 high proflie FAs, we dont have enough cap space. Jackson? and 2 or 3 fringe players is the best that we can do. Anything else is just a dream.

It was an attempt at highlighting the fact no GM in there right mind who make a trade like that. If you are going to purpose a trade, be realistic. I was just trying to make light on how stupid that statement was. It that hurts your feeling, then go a head and call me a dick;it doesnt hurt mine. Osi is a highly rated DE who has had some injury issues, but the Giants arent going to give him away.

We are not talking about trading picks, he was refering to Osi and our #1. Who in there right mind would give us a high profile player and a #1 for the 19th? Not someone that would be a GM very long in the NFL.

Team Needs 2012…Chicago Bears February 29th, 2012 | Author: Nathan Jahnke From the time Lovie Smith took over as the Bears’ head coach, they’ve been an average team at worst who, at times, flirts with greatness. While they need to take care of a few of their own guys first (starting with Matt Forte), they have needs elsewhere that can be filled. In the past, Chicago has shown no problem making the big moves in the offseason to improve their football team. In 2009 they traded for Jay Cutler, and in 2010 they added Julius Peppers. Both moves greatly altered how the team played on their respective sides of the ball. With the Packers being the class of the division and the Lions continuing to rise, the Bears need to make some changes in order to keep up. Here are just three of the changes the Bears could make this offseason to help their team return to playing into January. Primary Need: Offensive Tackle The Bears could add any quality linemen in free agency, and they would be able to find a spot along the line to use him. Last week was offensive line week here at PFF, and when we ranked the offensive line, Chicago finished at the bottom. While they could improve on the inside, tackle is the far bigger need. J’Marcus Webb (-26.2) started all 16 games at left tackle in 2011 and, while he did improve on his pass blocking compared to 2010, he still allowed 12 sacks–the most among left tackles. On the right side for most of the season was Lance Louis, who managed the third-lowest rating for right tackles at -33.5 despite starting just 12 games there. Replacing one of the tackles will be Gabe Carimi who was a first round pick last year that unfortunately sustained a serious knee injury in Week 2. With a full offseason to learn, we’re guessing he will move to left tackle, which means the biggest need on the right. The tackle market is weak, with the most intriguing right tackle prospect being Anthony Collins of the Bengals. He started two games and played most of a third and allowed just one overall pressure in 2011. Since moving to right tackle in his second season, he has looked good in his limited time, but was buried on the Cincinnati depth chart. Pairing Carimi with Collins would be a big improvement, especially compared to recent years. Secondary Need: Wide Receiver In 2009 and 2010, the Bears ran with Johnny Knox, Devin Hester and Earl Bennett at receiver. Since that wasn’t working out, Roy Williams and Dane Sanzenbacher were added to the mix for 2011. Last season, Hester and Sanzenbacher had two of the lowest catch rates in the league as both caught less than 51% of passes thrown their way. It’s looking like Roy Willliams’ one-year experiment might be over as he is a free agent and Bennett had one catch or less in five of his last six games. Knox’s status is uncertain for the start of 2012 due to a serious back injury he sustained against Seattle. This team is sorely in need of a makeover at the receiver position. The Bears likely will want to keep Bennett in the slot, so they need someone who can play out wide. Of the available unrestricted free agents, Vincent Jackson (+5.0) might be the best. He’s a high-risk receiver that had eight dropped passes in 2011, but high reward too, with nine touchdowns and 18.4 yards per catch. The Bears are used to receivers who aren’t always consistent, but can sometimes make the big plays. Jackson is just that, but a much better version than what’s currently on the roster. Tertiary Need: Safety Chicago has used third round picks on safeties the last two years in Chris Conte (-2.1) and Major Wright (-5.0). Neither player has panned out yet, although it is definitely not too late in their careers. The Bears are a unique team in that they like rotating players in and out at safety more than most. They likely need at least a third man to bring in competition and push everyone to be better. Both Craig Steltz (+4.8) and Brandon Meriweather (-3.2) are free agents who are likely to look for a home elsewhere, which leaves a big opening on the depth chart. Someone who can come in and win a starting job is Thomas DeCoud who has spent the first part of his carrier with the Falcons. In 2010, the Bears had Danieal Manning and Chris Harris who brought a strong run stopping presence that Chicago was lacking in 2011. DeCoud had a run defense rating of +4.4, which was the 12th-best for safeties. He had some problems in coverage early on in the season, but was solid down the stretch. 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Levi Brown/LT/Cardinals is set to hit the market being he has 14.5 mill payment this year. He started slow but last year played well. He will get big money but is durable.

As I read somewhere the money was 5 year/29 mil/13 guaranteed. He wanted 5/35/19 guaranteed. I would say 5/32/17 guaranteed.

Draft Tek has a mock everyone can grab on to. #1 Martin/LT/Stanfordf #2 Curry/DE/Marshall #3a Jones/WR/NC #3b Hosley/CB/Virgina Tech #4 Egnew/TE/Missouri #5Howard/DT/Florida #6 Rainey/RB/WK #7 Wilson/QB/Wis I could see a few LBs with the last 2 picks, but like the first 6 picks.

Why would the Gaints give us Osi AND a first rounder for our first rounder? You dont smoke pot do ya? He is under contract.

I wholeheartly agree with your first 3 and 5 but would take at 3b Tank Carter/ILB and at 4 take Josh Norman/CB

Now we need to get rid of Barber and the bo crew will be gone.

Actually LT is our first need. Wr will be addressed in FAgency, and there are several positions that need an upgrade, but OL is not a 3rd round or beyond fix.

He definitly would be upgrade, if not to much money.

How about drafting Glenn /OL that can play both og or LT . I read he is an impact player, and give us another option.

dont you think being our trouble with the LT spot, if he was the best player for that spot, he would have already been there. How many chances are we going to give him to prove himself? If we lay it in his lap and he fails , then what? Lets let Webb try again. We need another option and let them sort it out.

All this information, I have come up with a new plan. Instead of the big score, lets add several smaller contracts. Jeremy Mincey/DE/6-3 270-57 tackles-8 sacks-1 intec-2 knockdowns-4 FF and he is only 26. Tracy Porter/CB- with all the contracts NOs has to worry about, he could be gotten for a song and a definite upgrade for us. Laurent Robinson- at 26 could be turning into a #1 with 11 TDs in 54 recp. Eddie Royal- a cheap addition that could score big with Cutler. Jason Jones/DT-Tenn has some cap issues-last year as a DE he stuggled, but put him back at DT. Brilng back Graham,McGown,Stelz,Davis,Okoye Draft; #1 Adams/LT #2 Randle/WR #3a Carder/LB #3b Norman/CB #4 Crawford/DE #5 Egnew/TE #6 Hall/FS #7 Thornton/ILB We have enough under the cap to get the FAs done and the draft adds some defensive depth.

there is a reason they put a #14 draft pick at guard. Would he be better than Webb, of course, but going from the 32 rated LT up to 28 isnt much of a jump. I am all for adding any OL that improves us but think we have a chance to get a good LT at 19.

there is a reason they put a #14 draft pick at guard. Would he be better than Webb, of course, but going from the 32 rated LT up to 28 isnt much of a jump. I am all for adding any OL that improves us but think we have a chance to get a good LT at 19.