Everybody wants to play in Chicago
by Adam T on Jun 11, 2008 7:59 AM CDT
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With the release of Cedric Benson the slew of free agent running backs are eyeing Chicago .
Interested in Kevin Jones?
'Kevin thinks Chicago would be a great opportunity for him,'' said Jones' agent, Mitch Frankel. ''The Bears have not expressed interest at this point.''
What about Ron Dayne?
'We thought about reaching out to the Bears after the first [Benson arrest],'' said Dayne's agent, Karim Lawrence. ''I left them a message [Tuesday]. We're kind of waiting it out right now, and we're not going to just jump at an opportunity. Chicago would be interesting because it's so close to Wisconsin.''
I don't have a problem with the Bears bringing in anybody for competition, so long as they don't expect anything. If the Bears plans were to make Adrian Peterson dedicated to special teams that is fine. Either way we need a backup if Matt Forte is the man.
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K. Jones
Yeah, he’s injury prone lately – but he does seem to be a great compliment to someone like Forte. I can’t believe he’s only 25!!! It feels like he’s been around since Kramer was playing QB for the Bears. I’d be happy to see an incentive laden contract go out to Kevin Jones and hope to get around 15 carries per game out of him.
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by isuarch80 on Jun 11, 2008 9:00 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For the NFL Minimum
They’re both worth a shot.
by phastphil on Jun 11, 2008 9:15 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't want to
bring in any RBs that aren’t either superior to, or complementary to the ones we have now. Kevin Jones and Lamont Jordan could both potentially fit either criteria, and I would be happy with either, provided they could pass a physical. My only reservation with Jones is that he worked out for the Patriots, who are much better judges of offensive talent than our guys, and they passed, despite having a need at that position.
Shaun Alexander and Ron Dayne fit neither criteria, and the Bears have no busniness bringing in either one for a workout.
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by tomas21 on Jun 11, 2008 10:25 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hmm...
It wouldn’t be too hard to bring in backs that are superior to what the Bears have right now.
Our #2 and #3 are a special teams specialist and a guy who weighs about 100 pounds.
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by big_lowitzki on Jun 11, 2008 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not Shaun?
He’s never taken a hit in his life! He should have some legs under him yet:
http://grittyandclutch.blogspot.com/2008/06/shaun-alexander-avoids-hit-drives-into.html
by Gritty&Clutch on Jun 11, 2008 11:40 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
at least Jones knows how to block
At least they can bring in a back who’s well – versed in the fundamentals, specifically protecting your QB’s blind – side on a corner/safety blitz. Since Benson’s gone now, it’s more of a matter of addition by subtraction.
by Waylon on Jun 11, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
RB debacle
I would like to see someone come in and compete to make the position less than woeful. Their offense is going to need a plan B if Forte gets hurt or doesn’t have good production. Remember, he’s only practiced in shorts.
by propheteer on Jun 12, 2008 10:31 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i personally
like the power rb v/s more of a slasher….Dane could get the few goalline yards that mckie cant seem to get.
by SuperBowlXX on Jun 13, 2008 4:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kevin Jones...
... would be great for us. Matt Forte plus a healthy K Jones could turn out to be a good 1-2 combo at RB this year.
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by Vangelis on Jun 16, 2008 5:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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