adam Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Aaron Leming@AaronLemingNFL·48 mins48 minutes ago Report: #Bears are closing in on 5 year deal with OLB Pernell McPhee. Deal is expected to be worth just under $40M total. https://twitter.com/AaronLemingNFL/status/574904193523187714 Awesome news, one of the top 3 OLBs on the market. Now we need a Safety. Aaron Wilson@RavensInsider·3 mins3 minutes ago Pernell McPhee to Chicago Bears on five-year, $40 million deal, nearly $16 million guaranteed Really not bad at all, only $16 mil guaranteed is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chitownhustla Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Ravens ex OLB. 5 years somewhere close to 40 per twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASHKUM BEAR Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Ravens ex OLB. 5 years somewhere close to 40 per twitter I was intrigued with this name. Hope it happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 He's ok, fills a need and will bring stability to the new system. Knowing all the OLB talent early in the draft, pursuing him early in FA makes me think we are a little more serious about using our 1st Rd pick for a QB. Feels like we have hedged our bet a bit with this signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TerraTor Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Ok. I don't hate this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASHKUM BEAR Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 He's ok, fills a need and will bring stability to the new system. Knowing all the OLB talent early in the draft, pursuing him early in FA makes me think we are a little more serious about using our 1st Rd pick for a QB. Feels like we have hedged our bet a bit with this signing. More like using our 1st RD pick on BPA. If a QB falls, then that is a possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scs787 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I love it, dude is nasty. Here's the PFF profile on him. https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/...pernell-mcphee/ I'll highlight the best parts... His pass rushing grade of +23.1 ranked him third behind only Justin Houston and teammate Elvis Dumervil, and he managed a solid +3.2 grade against the run. Our signature stats show his 14.4 Pass Rushing Productivity rating ranking second overall and his 64 total pressures third. When rushing off the right side of the formation his 18.1 PRP topped all 3-4 outside linebackers. The next closest mark from the right side was 13.4. This is even more impressive due to the fact that teams have their best pass blockers on the left side. To put this into perspective, we can compare McPhee’s numbers rushing from the right side to teammate Terrell Suggs. Suggs finished 11th rushing from the right side with a 9.2 PRP. Suggs generated 46 total pressures from the right compared to 44 for McPhee. The difference is, Suggs needed 405 rush snaps compared to only 188 for McPhee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scs787 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 He's ok, fills a need and will bring stability to the new system. Knowing all the OLB talent early in the draft, pursuing him early in FA makes me think we are a little more serious about using our 1st Rd pick for a QB. Feels like we have hedged our bet a bit with this signing. Or Danny Shelton...Or Cooper/White....Or maybe trade down a bit for Collins....Or maybe, with the CB FA market so inflated, Trae Waynes. Or I wouldn't be shocked if McPhee plays DE, he did line up there for the Ravens. I'm excited to see how they utilize him. All I know is he's a football player who gets after the QB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Alright! Positivity! Ok. I don't hate this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scs787 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Oh ya, and here's a shocker...Aaron Lemming broke the story. Wonder who that guy knows, obviously someone, dude is legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawhizz Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I was hesitant when I saw just 27 tackles last year, then I saw his snaps and sack total and I'm cautiously optimistic. If we could land a dependable NT, we could really go anywhere with that first round pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I was hesitant when I saw just 27 tackles last year, then I saw his snaps and sack total and I'm cautiously optimistic. If we could land a dependable NT, we could really go anywhere with that first round pick. That is true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABEARSDABOMB Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 This is interesting. Curious how he will handle more playing time, etc. Definitely fills a major need. Aaron Wilson @RavensInsider · 23m 23 minutes ago Pernell McPhee to Chicago Bears on five-year, $40 million deal, nearly $16 million guaranteed: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/...0309-story.html … Pernell McPhee emerged as top under-the-radar pass rusher with 7.5 sacks behind Terrell Suggs and Elvis Dumervil, played half the snaps Aaron Leming @AaronLemingNFL · 37m 37 minutes ago Re McPhee: was rated the 2nd best OLB behind J. Houston last year via @pff & can be effective at either OLB or 5-tech. He's 280. #Bears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonej Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I like the signing and hope his knees are ok.Heard Vinny Cerrato on Score mention that last season was his first healthy one in a contract year. His 64 qb pressures in 50% of the Ravens defensive snaps is impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killakrzydav Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 5/40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABEARSDABOMB Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Aaron Leming @AaronLemingNFL 12m12 minutes ago From what I'm told, Pernell McPhee will be playing at both OLB, 5-tech and 7-tech in 4-3 looks. Seen as perfect fit for Fangio #Bears Aaron Leming @AaronLemingNFL 4m4 minutes ago There's many positions of need but last I had heard, they seemed to have identified both ILB and S as the next plan of attack. #Bears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Grizzly Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I like the signing and hope his knees are ok.Heard Vinny Cerrato on Score mention that last season was his first healthy one in a contract year. His 64 qb pressures in 50% of the Ravens defensive snaps is impressive. There isn't much in the way of highlight films on him. Unless you watch the 'land shark' rendition when he played for Miss. State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradjock Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 https://twitter.com/AaronLemingNFL/status/574904193523187714 Awesome news, one of the top 3 OLBs on the market. Now we need a Safety. Really not bad at all, only $16 mil guaranteed is awesome. That is awesome! I particularly like the fact he's only 26 so you hope that we'll get the full 5 seasons from him as a productive starter. We now have at least one starting linebacker. We could sign another and still draft a LB with the #7 pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 That is awesome! I particularly like the fact he's only 26 so you hope that we'll get the full 5 seasons from him as a productive starter. We now have at least one starting linebacker. We could sign another and still draft a LB with the #7 pick. 16 MIL for the first two years, and if he dont pan out, gone with rest of contract. He fills the Smith role on Fangios 49er D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston Boxer Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 great signing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Excellent All-22 film breakdown of McPhee's sacks last year. Gives good insight into his skills and how we can expect Fangio to use him all over the defensive front. http://chi.scout.com/story/1525345-all-22-...ell-mcphee?s=25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scs787 Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 P.McPhee90 @pmcphee90 26m26 minutes ago Vernon Hills, IL Hello Chicago #Bearsnation Hard to believe this thread got pushed to the 2nd page. No one seems to care we added a guy who can be a big time difference maker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'TD' Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 P.McPhee90 @pmcphee90 26m26 minutes ago Vernon Hills, IL Hello Chicago #Bearsnation Hard to believe this thread got pushed to the 2nd page. No one seems to care we added a guy who can be a big time difference maker. It's a move that I don't like, but hope it turns out so I avoided the thread. IMHO, it seems like a whole lot of money for a part time player that sounds more like a pass rushing specialist and the move could be a big mistake. It also may be a genius signing, if he is able to carry over his effectiveness to a full time role with a lot less talent surrounding him. Talent that leaves Baltimore is rarely as effective on their new teams. It almost feels like an Emery outsmarting the NFL move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scs787 Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 It's a move that I don't like, but hope it turns out so I avoided the thread. IMHO, it seems like a whole lot of money for a part time player that sounds more like a pass rushing specialist and the move could be a big mistake. It also may be a genius signing, if he is able to carry over his effectiveness to a full time role with a lot less talent surrounding him. Talent that leaves Baltimore is rarely as effective on their new teams. It almost feels like an Emery outsmarting the NFL move. Dude was stuck behind Suggs and Dumervil. Hard to fault him for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASHKUM BEAR Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 It's a move that I don't like, but hope it turns out so I avoided the thread. IMHO, it seems like a whole lot of money for a part time player that sounds more like a pass rushing specialist and the move could be a big mistake. It also may be a genius signing, if he is able to carry over his effectiveness to a full time role with a lot less talent surrounding him. Talent that leaves Baltimore is rarely as effective on their new teams. It almost feels like an Emery outsmarting the NFL move. You would think the guy that helped piece SFs defense together at least had some input on their first FA signing. Fox and Fangio are highly regarded defensive minds, I think they envision big things from McPhee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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