Guest TerraTor Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sp...1,2728258.story Bears talk to free-agent tackle Anderson, but chances slim The Bears have had contact with free-agent Pro Bowl tackle Willie Anderson, but the chances of the veteran joining the Bears are slim to none, according to an NFL source. Anderson, 33, was released by the Cincinnati Bengals on cut down day. He became a backup to Stacy Andrews at right tackle and refused to take a pay cut. He had a streak of 116 consecutive games stopped last season due to chronic pain in his right foot and also battled knee problems. Anderson signed a fiive-year contract extension in 2005 reportedly worth $32 million. Money is part of the reason he doesn't fit into the Bears' plan despite the team's need for help on the offensive line. The Bears lost rookie left tackle Chris Williams until at least November following back surgery. Guard Terrence Metcalf just returned to practice Monday off a knee injury. Veteran Fred Miller is mulling over the Bears' one-year contract offer after being cut by the team following last season. Also, the Bears had talks about acquiring Chris Simms but those talks have died down, the source said. Simms visited Baltimore Monday but did not sign with the Ravens. He was released by the Tampa Bay Bucs. Simms appeared to be a viable option earlier in the off-season, but the Bears don't want to shake up the roster at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradjock Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Willie Anderson is a 33 year old RT that lost his job, refused to take a pay-cut, and was dumped. Gosh, he doesn't sound at all like Fred Miller. At this point I'd be thrilled to get either of them for the minimum. But neither of them will have an impact on this team unless injuries kill us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixote Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sp...1,2728258.story Bears talk to free-agent tackle Anderson, but chances slim The Bears have had contact with free-agent Pro Bowl tackle Willie Anderson, but the chances of the veteran joining the Bears are slim to none, according to an NFL source. Anderson, 33, was released by the Cincinnati Bengals on cut down day. He became a backup to Stacy Andrews at right tackle and refused to take a pay cut. He had a streak of 116 consecutive games stopped last season due to chronic pain in his right foot and also battled knee problems. Anderson signed a fiive-year contract extension in 2005 reportedly worth $32 million. Money is part of the reason he doesn't fit into the Bears' plan despite the team's need for help on the offensive line. The Bears lost rookie left tackle Chris Williams until at least November following back surgery. Guard Terrence Metcalf just returned to practice Monday off a knee injury. Veteran Fred Miller is mulling over the Bears' one-year contract offer after being cut by the team following last season. Also, the Bears had talks about acquiring Chris Simms but those talks have died down, the source said. Simms visited Baltimore Monday but did not sign with the Ravens. He was released by the Tampa Bay Bucs. Simms appeared to be a viable option earlier in the off-season, but the Bears don't want to shake up the roster at this point. Hopefully Anderson does not get big $$$$ offer and the Bears will be in the running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TerraTor Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Hopefully Anderson does not get big $$$$ offer and the Bears will be in the running. ya, hell end up taking a monster pay cut just to play somewhere, at least hed be better than St. Clair. Much as i hate lineman, it really sucks assgelo drafted an injured LT... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkBomber Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Willie Anderson is a 33 year old RT that lost his job, refused to take a pay-cut, and was dumped. Gosh, he doesn't sound at all like Fred Miller. At this point I'd be thrilled to get either of them for the minimum. But neither of them will have an impact on this team unless injuries kill us. It wasnt quite that bad. I heard an interview with Anderson on Sirius NFL and he made it sound like it was more because of the events the past few days. They didnt come to him until the day before final cuts to talk to him about his contract and he felt if they were considering releasing him they should have done it earlier so he could have signed with another team and been in camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesson44 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Willie Anderson is a 33 year old RT that lost his job, refused to take a pay-cut, and was dumped. Gosh, he doesn't sound at all like Fred Miller. At this point I'd be thrilled to get either of them for the minimum. But neither of them will have an impact on this team unless injuries kill us. He lost his job due to injury. But he is still better than ST.Clair,Metcalf, and Miller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flea Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 has he played LT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 no, Anderson is strictly an RT. IF HEALTHY, which he hasn't been lately, he would certainly do as good or better than Tait - probably better. However that means playing musical chairs with the O line. Most likely Tait would move back to LT and St Clair moves to LG. Then our QB(s) and RBs suffer through while three guys try to adjust to playing together in their new positions. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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