Cut Day Claims First Victims, QB Target Available?

by Adam T on Feb 10, 2009 7:37 AM CST Comment 20 comments

Yesterday teams started making roster cuts. I am sure this is no longer a complete list, but here are some of the early names. Since the teams that did the most cutting were the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions, we probably would not be interested in any of these guys for anything more than depth.

Adam Jones, CB
Bruce Gradkowski, QB
Terry Cousin, CB
Jason Reda, K
Mike Dragosavich, P
Eric Young, OL
Ken Dorsey, QB
Antwan Peek, OLB
Dan Campbell, TE
Jon Dunn, OL
Edwin Mulitalo, G
Leigh Bodden, CB
Dwight Smith, DB

The interesting news from yesterday is that Tampa Bay signed QB Luke McCown to a two-year deal. The deal is worth $14 million with incentives. Many believe this means the Bucs will part ways with Brian Griese and Jeff Garcia. Unless Garcia is insistent on finding a starter's gig, he could be the off season target Angelo brings in for competition.

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Garcia Would Be perfect

If the Bears sign Jeff, It’s almost certain he’d be starter. He’s probably the best conditioned athlete in the league, Has a strong work ethic and locker room presence, and even at 38(39 later this month) his age is not an issue.

by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 10, 2009 8:24 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah and

his wife is hot, have you seen her? Carmella is her name, if they are still married. I’d like to have Garcia on the team just so we get shots of her in the crowd.

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by Ditkavsworld on Feb 10, 2009 9:07 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

it would be nice

considering we can’t have cheerleaders.

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by Adam T on Feb 10, 2009 9:13 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That was the only good thing when we had Adam Archuleta

by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 10, 2009 9:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

this Might be old news...

but the Bears might receive a compensatory third round pick

by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 10, 2009 9:01 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Depth

I always thought that Mulitalo dude was a pretty good masher. Haven’t really kept up with him lately though.

by tacologic on Feb 10, 2009 9:06 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

If he’s still playing at the level he was a few years ago, he’d be worth a look.

by TCBullfrog on Feb 10, 2009 11:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think

Simms is a more likely target. I tihnk Angelo wants a more long-term solution, and while Simms may or may not be that, Garcia definitely is not.
If a stopgap QB was all we needed to get over the hump, I’d be all for it, but I think we are still a year or two away, and I’d rather look for someone who can be here awhile.

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by tomas21 on Feb 10, 2009 9:09 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Why the hell are we discussing Simms!?

the guy can’t even play without rupturing an organ.

by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 10, 2009 9:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That is a tad harsh

but I don’t see the point of bringing in a guy with less experience than Orton.

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by Adam T on Feb 10, 2009 9:13 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry, I detract my previous statement, But..

Teams Garcia has taken to the playoffs: 4(1 from that team in Canada)
Teams Simms Has taken to the playoffs:0

by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 10, 2009 9:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

By that logic

Kerry Collins is a far superior QB to a healthy Carson Palmer. And Tavaris Jackson is better than Matt Cassell.

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by tomas21 on Feb 10, 2009 9:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

YEAH. EXACTLY!!!

by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 10, 2009 9:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Mike Lombardi

of the National Football Post has Simms as the #4 QB potentially available, behind Warner, Cassell and Collins, and ahead of Leftwich, Garcia and McCown (who’s since re-signed).

He is a fairly respected judge of NFL talent. That, combined with the fact that he is young and has upside, and is reportedly a leader in the locker room and would come cheap, not to mention the fact that the Bears have long had their eye on him, make me think he’s a likely target.

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2009/02/notes-from-lombardi-top-free-agent-qbs/

“4. Chris Simms, Tennessee, 28; 6-4, 220; 4.89; 2003; 3rd round (97th overall); Thomas Condon — Finally healthy and ready to be a leader in the locker room. He will not cost a fortune, but he might be the right guy to bridge a team as it drafts a young player, and he can still be competitive. Simms is willing to make all the sacrifices needed to be good again. One of the league’s new coaches will get a boost by bringing in a veteran like Simms, who will assist the coach in laying down the right foundation and attitude in the locker room.”

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by tomas21 on Feb 10, 2009 9:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Wasn't Lombardi...

Fired By The Raiders?

by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 10, 2009 9:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Given it is the Raiders

that probably means he is the world’s best judge of talent.

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by Adam T on Feb 10, 2009 9:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Orton earned the right

to take the majority of snaps in camp. He had to split them with Grossman last year and that surely affected some of his timing. I think Simms would be the best back up.

by luckie815 on Feb 10, 2009 1:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Terry Cousin was still playing football last year? WOW.

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by SackMan on Feb 10, 2009 9:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

What happened to Leigh Bodden?

Would it make sense for the Bears to take a look at him? Marinelli would surely know whether or not he’s worth it.

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by propheteer on Feb 10, 2009 11:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

it has been said

as it will with any player Marinelli ever worked with. I think the Bears are pretty good on the defensive line. Brown, Anderson,Adams, Dvoracek,Harris, Harrison, Wale, Idonije. I’d rather them fill the spots with a few good rookies.

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by Adam T on Feb 11, 2009 10:07 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs