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I tapped our Bucs blogger for a quick run down on recently aquired Dan Buenning.  Here is what he had to say.

We drafted Buenning back in '05 and he immediately received playing time and started much of his rookie season. In '06 he was a stud until he injured his knee about mid-season. Since that injury he's really had a difficult time finding his footing. He sat out all of '07 and really struggled this off-season to even provide depth along the line....


Dan's only 26 so he should be able to overcome his recent struggles. He played primarily at Guard for us, but attempted to become the back-up center to Jeff Faine this off-season. With Davin Joseph going down at RG a battle immediately brewed between Buenning and Rookie Jeremy Zuttah to handle the work load. Jeremy won hands down..

I think Buenning could do good with a change of scenery, but he's got to bounce back from his injuries to prove his worth.. He's been getting pushed around alot, but i thought he was certainly serviceable at Center during the Pre-Season... I guess Gruden and Company didnt agree...
Its fair to say that the Bears are looking for depth not a new starter, but they might get lucky here.  Hopefully Buenning has time to find his footing and get comfortable.  He isn't going to take over for Olin Kruetz any time soon, but there might be a chance to work his way into the starting line up.  Terrence Metcalf ain't the answer to any question and the jury is still out on Josh Beekman.

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platoon the offensive line ozzie style

With older and more unhealthy lineups you need a recharging and refreshing while a team works on finding younger talents. Much like the way the White Sox platoon their lineup to keep players in a competition and to strengthen their defense. You won’t find the higher profile veterans starting every day, the Sox keep big contract guys like Crede, Konerko, and Griffey Jr. competing pro actively with a platoon system, guys like Juan Uribe, Brian Anderson, Nick Swisher hot on their tails to snatch their jobs if they don’t perform. Much can be done to shore up an old and battered offensive line with rising talents who earn their spots. I really like Josh Beekman and his presence on the line. He was opening holes in the middle for the running backs in a few series in the preseason. He will be hot on the heels of guys like John St. Clair and Terrence Metcalf who haven’t really earned the spot, they got from a process of elimination. Not to mention this new guard from the Bucs. Bringing in number 1 pick OT Chris Williams is a big plus at the mid point of the season, platoon him right away because remember this guy is expected to contribute right away, not no 3 or 4 seasons development business. He got too big of money to be that. Intensive training should be taking place for this guy, and it shouldn’t sound like no maybe next season crap. He is Mr. Now The Bears will definetly have a more elusive combination running game with Forte, K Jones, and even G Wolffe in more limited situational play. The tight ends gotta stay healthy, if they do, all three have talent they’ve already shown, so thats a combination game. And now they have a quarterback who just plays smarter, everybody knows it, Grossman is scared dumb much too often. Come to think of it the Bears look like they have a good platoon system in place for an offense that much too often looks like they need a jumpstart.

by Chicagoso on Sep 3, 2008 12:33 AM CDT reply actions  

That is not really accurate

Dan started ALL games in 05 including the playoff game. This guy works like a dog. He is in the weight room at 6:30 every day…EVERY DAY including the off season and on his off days.
The Bucs are nuts, who needs 5 QB’s in camp (and still have 4). Mahan Hates it there too. Now he is going back!! The Bears gave up a 6th round pick to get a guy would would love to be there for years.

Da Bears

by Da Bears on Sep 3, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions  

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