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Nathan Vasher, Out For Season?

This season has been a bad break figuratively for Nathen Vasher.  His coverage skills have been put into question.  He has been getting replaced by Corey Graham, a bigger and stronger corner and he has had his share of injuries.

Now the bad break is a literal problem.  Vasher is out for an indefinite amount of time,  possibly for the entire season.  He has fractured his right wrist and re-injured his right thumb.

This is a huge knock to our secondary.  Even if Vasher is not the #2 cornerback, he would be a very good nickel or #3 back.  With passing teams like Green Bay, New Orleans and Houston on the horizon if he isn't able to play the Bears will be even more susceptibleto the pass, if that is possible.

 

First reported by: Bear_Down and further by Chanman25

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not all that upset. Grahm has impressed me much more so far this season.

by Twins Territory on Nov 26, 2008 11:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

maybe

but like wcg said, we face teams that don’t exactly run the ball a lot and could really use a nickel back to help in the passing game instead of roach or whoever the hell is starting in hillenmeyer’s spot.

speaking of cornerbacks, what is up with trumaine mcbride? i thought he played excellent last year when given his chances and i know we could sure use him right about now but i haven’t seen him on the field at all as far as i know.

by lopey986 on Nov 27, 2008 2:26 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

in the offseason, i see 2 things happening to vash

1. vasher will be cut. its not his fault, but the guy has barely played the past two seasons. when he has played, he hasn’t been great (though i don’t think giving WRs a 10 yard cushion really plays to his or tillman’s strengths)
2. vasher will be forced to restructure his contract. he’s gotten a lot of the money already. basically, the bears will say, restructure, or be cut – and know that you’re viewed as not as good as others thought you were, and damaged goods (which he should be now). if he stays here, its going to have to be on more favorable contract terms.

by guy incognito on Nov 27, 2008 9:37 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

a decent pass rush cures all ills

Let’s face it, this all comes down to how the DLine performs for the rest of the season. If Harris starts playing like a maniac again, then the others will get their QB pressures/sacks, and we should be in good shape to make the playoffs – if not, then look out below.

by Waylon on Nov 27, 2008 10:12 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

True to a point

DB’s still have to tackle people.

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by ChiFan13 on Nov 27, 2008 10:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed, but then the starting CB's now should do well in that regard

If I’m not mistaken, the big negative on Vasher was his tackling skills, not pass coverage.

by Waylon on Nov 28, 2008 2:18 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

ProFootballTalk is reporting

That the Bears have just put Vasher on IR.

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by Gonzo on Nov 29, 2008 1:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

What a waste of space he was this year

Not a big loss tho, Graham will fill in admirably.

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by ChiFan13 on Nov 29, 2008 1:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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