do the bears really want peppers?
 

they need help but not sure hes the right guy.hes.on the way out as it is.it will take a few years to get better..

I hope they sign him..will cripple their cap when new Labor deal is struck, and it doesn't make their O-Line any better

Apparently they have no first and second round picks this season. So their only chance to improve is through free agency. I'm guessing that they are under enormous pressure after last years flop and are going to try to land the big fish in this years free agent class.

:mad: :mad: :wf

This is a good pick up for them..Martz loves the big blocking tight end. Wonder what this will mean for Greg Olson?

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nf...ory?id=4967716

we need a qb..anyone on the field at proviso east high look good? lol

Whoever signs Peppers will no doubt be overpaying for what they will get out of him.

Most likely means Desmond Clark will be out. Still predicting less production for Olsen anyways.

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nf...ory?id=4967833

Now Chester Taylor...Angelo desperate because he knows he is gone if they don't win next year. How to pay for these guys..Peppers at $20 Mill a year supposedly soon...will be interesting.

Tough divison between the Vikings and Pack. Looks like the Bears and Lions are going to try to buy their way back into contention in this uncapped year. Can't really blame them as I'm sure that the fan base is tired of struggling.

6 years $72 million

thanks for taking him off the market before snyder could do something stupid chicago;)

-bt-

Clark is not out, he is real inexpensive because he already got paid. Olson is gone for what will probably be a 3rd round pick, but I have heard 2nd round.

As for how I feel, the real problem of our comedy offensive line hasn't been solved. Frank OMG still doesn't block people.

Clark was due a bonus today, so since they didn't cut him yesterday, he's staying. They really need 2 WR's and a OG and OT... the line's so bad, they ought to give them capes (they block like a matador anyway). Safety wouldn't hurt either.

The main problem with trading Olson is that he is the only guy on a Martz offense that can actually catch the ball.

:tro:

Bears agreed to terms with TE Brandon Manumaleuna on a five-year contract.

New offensive coordinator Mike Martz gets his man, and it spells bad news for incumbent blocker Desmond Clark. Manumaleuna, 6'2/295, is one of the best blocking tight ends in the league, which is an integral characteristic for a tight end in Mike Martz's offense. While the Chicago Tribune speculates that Greg Olsen will maintain a large role, it's not going to happen in the receiving game. Look for Manumaleuna to be the Bears' new starter.

Salaries
Clark - 1.5 million for 2010 - 2011 Free Agent
Olsen - 690,000 for 2010 - 726,000 2011 - 2012 Free Agent

You've heard 2nd round? Who's your source? Is Huggy Bear whispering in your ear, Charlie Weiss, Jr. ?

:tro: :D

at least they got rid of that tub of goo orlando pace.

Packers: 11-5
Vikings: 9-7
Bears: 9-7
Lions: 4-7

File it now:tro:

Did Dan Snyder buy the Bears too?

To quote Tom Jackson (i can't believe i just typed that): "its like fixing your basement when you have a leaky roof"

There better be some big moves for the line coming up.

They could have 5 Krakens blocking for tard-o and he'd still throw 4 picks.

Bears 9-7 no way!
 

The bears 9-7 no way! Am I missing something don't the bears need a line and receivers for cutler. Instead they overpay peppers on a defense already looking old and getting bad. Then get a blocking tight end and add taylor. I thought forte was suppose to be a superstar in the making. I love all these bear fan talking playoffs! Cutler sucks he has that deer in the headlights look, and with that line he may break his record for interception from last year! My prediction deangelo gets fired along with lovie and martz takes over. Face it bear fans its gonna be awhile before your back in playoffs. Cutler will symbolize mediocre if that!:)

First..I am not a Bear's fan in any way. But, they did finish 7-9 LY with a couple of games that could have gone their way to 8-8. Martz will be an upgrade and having two feature backs will help and Peppers can't hurt the pass rush. Cutler may fear for his life again, and their secondary is a huge question mark, but if they could finish 7-9 this year with a train wreck of a season, I really think 8-8 or 9-7 is realistic. Not that I want that, but if you are objective, it's a real possibility.

They still need a number one receiver, among other things.

I guess I'm kind of happy for right now with the signings, but I think they ignored an awful lot of real problems.

I have modest to decent hopes for Aromashodu this year if he stays healthy. He's probably the closest thing we have to a true receiver right now, if his play at the end of the year when he was healthy was any indication, but having a guy that would be lucky to be a #2 on 3/4 of the NFL clubs as your go-to guy is not real promising.

I'm hoping if they utilize him the right way, it may open up the game a bit for big plays from guys like Knox and butterhands Hester...but that's probably a bit optimistic. Still a big fan of the other Devin's though -- think he'll have a solid, productive year.

like them getting chester taylor..hey ill give them this much.they have finally opened virginas mccaskys purse..if this is a sign of things to come ill make them a contender in 2 yrs. lovie must crack the whipp in spring training and bring back the '5 guys on the ball' at all times.maybee they should bring back
gary fencick/doug plank to give a seminar on head hunting..