scs787 Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter 40m Free agent CB Champ Bailey, who feels healthy, said he is willing to play nickel or safety if that's what it takes to land a job somewhere. I think Conte has played well when he's out there, but this is intriguing to me. Would be nice to have a veteran voice back there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 He has never been a safety. Plus you're talking about a backup who is not going to play special teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 I'd go for it as long as we have the room to make the move. Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter 40m Free agent CB Champ Bailey, who feels healthy, said he is willing to play nickel or safety if that's what it takes to land a job somewhere. I think Conte has played well when he's out there, but this is intriguing to me. Would be nice to have a veteran voice back there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scs787 Posted September 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 He has never been a safety. Plus you're talking about a backup who is not going to play special teams. This is true but the transition shouldn't be THAT hard. He's obviously open to learning. Give em a few weeks to make the transition and get em ready for the 2nd half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Grizzly Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 This is true but the transition shouldn't be THAT hard. He's obviously open to learning. Give em a few weeks to make the transition and get em ready for the 2nd half. I think he'd make the transition fine. One concern is whether he's lost speed in open field coverage. Being a CB you mostly have to be able to run step for step to the coverage. With a FS he'd be allowed to roam more and close on whatever protection he'd need to be providing. If it were SS then obviously he'd be more expected to support the run and intermediate coverage. I think mentally he'd be able to do what is needed (reading WR sets and backfield positions etc) it would just be the open field range that might come into question. Personally I'd like to see Adrian Wilson back on the roster but he probably doesn't have it either or he'd still be on the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears4Ever_34 Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Conte will probably land on IR before the year is over anyways since he has yet to stay healthy for an entire game, including pre-season, so I wouldn't be opposed to it. I would not sign him though until we are desperate. He's useless as a backup since he doesn't play special teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TerraTor Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 I'd put him at Nickle. Vereen is the future at FS anyway. And much to my surprise Mundy has been good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connorbear Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Champ is willing to play safety? So am I. Doesn't mean he can. Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Grizzly Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 So while watching the closing minutes of "Insise the NFL" Ed Reed says he's getting on the plane with Brandon to go back to Chicago. I think he was kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonej Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 To keep this in perspective Champ Bailey was the pick the Redskins made win they traded up with the Bears when they drafted Cade McNown. No thank you. We already have veteran leadership with Peanut assuming a coach's role now that he is on IR. I have enjoyed the young defenders getting a chance to get on the field and the results have been promising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackerDog Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 I'd put him at Nickle. Vereen is the future at FS anyway. And much to my surprise Mundy has been good You've been surprised a lot recently. All the guys you liked, suck. All the players you ripped are doing well. Congrats. You're the kiss of death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Luciano Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter 40m Free agent CB Champ Bailey, who feels healthy, said he is willing to play nickel or safety if that's what it takes to land a job somewhere. I think Conte has played well when he's out there, but this is intriguing to me. Would be nice to have a veteran voice back there. i have no problem bringing him in for a workout. if he is healthy enough to play sign him as a stop gap player through the rest of the season and see how he plays. IF he can't adjust to free safety then cut him. simple as that. we could shore up the weakest position on our defense. how could we lose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 i have no problem bringing him in for a workout. if he is healthy enough to play sign him as a stop gap player through the rest of the season and see how he plays. IF he can't adjust to free safety then cut him. simple as that. we could shore up the weakest position on our defense. how could we lose? We could lose because we'd cut one of these young guys that we recently signed to our DB ranks and who have solidified our kick coverage. Somebody has to go if we bring in Champ. Now if we end up with someone on IR among our safeties that's a different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Luciano Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 We could lose because we'd cut one of these young guys that we recently signed to our DB ranks and who have solidified our kick coverage. Somebody has to go if we bring in Champ. Now if we end up with someone on IR among our safeties that's a different story. i seriously can't imagine that that a special teams guy who is one step away from the practice squad or being cut could be more needed or more VALUABLE than play we can possibly get out of a potential HOF bailey. if bailey is healthy enough to play he can start at safety and SUB at corner if needed. he brings smarts with him to compensate for any loss of speed and safety should be a much better fit. he is a stop gap signing that could bring huge dividends to our team if we really are trying to win a super bowl this season. can ANYONE say they would rather have DIXON at safety than bailey if he can remotely adjust and is healthy? how often on this board, with me leading the charge, were we touting the best position for peanut would be SAFETY? it's no different for bailey. we have canon fodder playing our safety and corner positions at this time with the exception of fuller and 'possibly' jennings who has played poorly. we have frey for depth at corner and he is barely adequate so there is no depth there either. with bailey we would have a decent #2 CB in bailey if we sustain another injury during the season or a starting FS. finally... special teams does NOT trump a starting every down player in a critical position where we have great need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo3451 Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 After great debate with my other selves, we say no...;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo3451 Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 You've been surprised a lot recently. All the guys you liked, suck. All the players you ripped are doing well. Congrats. You're the kiss of death. You've figured it out! Now, if we if we can get him to hate every pick and free agent signing, we are golden. Wait, that already happened. No wonder our rookies are playing so well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TerraTor Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 You've been surprised a lot recently. All the guys you liked, suck. All the players you ripped are doing well. Congrats. You're the kiss of death. What guys did I like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Grizzly Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 What guys did I like? Now THAT is a valid question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TerraTor Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Well Cracker is trying to forget about his miserable life for a moment by attacking me so I'm curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackerDog Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Now THAT is a valid question. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Grizzly Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Well Cracker is trying to forget about his miserable life for a moment by attacking me so I'm curious I know, just poking fun. I shouldn't encourage him.... me>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TerraTor Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 I know, just poking fun. I shouldn't encourage him.... me>> <<other me It's no problem. He's too gutless to respond with anything valid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackerDog Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 It's no problem. He's too gutless to respond with anything valid Did I hurt your feelings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daventry Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 It's no problem. He's too gutless to respond with anything valid What's your phone number Terra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TerraTor Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 Lol Omg smh Is that your language of choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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