madlithuanian Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 He's a bit one dimentional. I wish we'd pick him up, but he's probably not versatile enough for Martz/Smith. Then again, neither was Manumaleuseless... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defiantgiant Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 He's a bit one dimentional. I wish we'd pick him up, but he's probably not versatile enough for Martz/Smith. Then again, neither was Manumaleuseless... I do wish this team would go back to running behind an old-fashioned fullback. I know it's not part of Martz's offense, but look at the running backs who ran behind Lorenzo Neal or Tony Richardson. A real bulldozer at FB can make your running attack lethal. That said, it's not like Forte did poorly this year, and I don't see Martz going for a pure run-blocker like Karney. It's too bad, really. I do hope we replace Manumaleuna with somebody who can actually pick up a blitz, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted February 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Agreed... I do wish this team would go back to running behind an old-fashioned fullback. I know it's not part of Martz's offense, but look at the running backs who ran behind Lorenzo Neal or Tony Richardson. A real bulldozer at FB can make your running attack lethal. That said, it's not like Forte did poorly this year, and I don't see Martz going for a pure run-blocker like Karney. It's too bad, really. I do hope we replace Manumaleuna with somebody who can actually pick up a blitz, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defiantgiant Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Agreed... So I just read that Le'Ron McClain is going to be an unrestricted free agent, and apparently he wants to carry the ball more than he did this year in Baltimore. If the Bears are looking to replace Manumaleuna at FB, McClain would be a GREAT pickup. He's a nasty lead blocker, has the size (6'0" and 260 pounds) to handle linebackers or DEs in pass protection, and is a complete wrecking ball as a short-yardage RB. They could sign him to take Manu's job, plus let him have Chester Taylor's goal-line and short-yardage carries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted February 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Works for me! I love McClain! I've been screaming for a beefy 1-2 yard guaranteed gainer! So I just read that Le'Ron McClain is going to be an unrestricted free agent, and apparently he wants to carry the ball more than he did this year in Baltimore. If the Bears are looking to replace Manumaleuna at FB, McClain would be a GREAT pickup. He's a nasty lead blocker, has the size (6'0" and 260 pounds) to handle linebackers or DEs in pass protection, and is a complete wrecking ball as a short-yardage RB. They could sign him to take Manu's job, plus let him have Chester Taylor's goal-line and short-yardage carries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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