Bears Personnel Updates

by Adam T on Feb 13, 2009 1:42 PM CST

The Bears have moved their first mini-camp for veterans up two months to March.

WCG: I assume the idea is to make a statement to get serious or get out.

John St. Clair is expected to explore free agency.

WCG: Losing St. Clair could alter the Bears free agency and draft plans. St. Clair is thought to have showed promise. He has been talked about being used at left guard and right tackle as well as depth.

Brad Maynard set a franchise record with 40 punts inside the 20 last season. The Bears led the league in that category.

WCG: This is one of those good, but bad records. This equals good return game plus crappy offense.

Nathan Vasher is not expected to be released. Vasher staying could affect the Bears decision on whether to move Charles Tillman to safety.

WCG: I don't were to go with this. Vasher didn't play well last season and has been hurt a fair amount the last few years. Graham is a capable fill in. If the Bears did want to move Tillman to safety and release Vasher that leaves Graham and Trumaine McBride as the corners. Regardless the Bears need to bring in somebody at this spot this off season.

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If we lose St. Clair to FA

Then, we should ante up and sign a better O-lineman to replace him.

I’d like to keep him though… he can play anywhere for us.

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by SackMan on Feb 13, 2009 1:49 PM CST reply actions

I Agree

If he dosen’t get a huge contract offer elsewhere we should bring him back, but we should still look at UFAs Stacy Andrews Cincy and Khalif Barns Jags. This would free Lovie up to get his pass rusher.

by luckie815 on Feb 13, 2009 2:08 PM CST up reply actions

St. Clair

gives us a lot of flexibility.

I have heard that he takes over left guard and Beekman becomes Kruetz’s backup and might even spell him from time to time.

-and-

he could take over or spell Tait at right tackle.

It would be a shame to lose the depth he affords us.

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by Adam T on Feb 13, 2009 2:35 PM CST up reply actions

Hopefully St.Clair stays in the Chi.

And I have a funny feeling that Lovie believes he already has his pass rusher.

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by Haightminow on Feb 13, 2009 2:37 PM CST up reply actions

I hope so

If Lovie and Rod don’t do a turnaround with the D this year head’s will have to roll!

by luckie815 on Feb 13, 2009 2:47 PM CST up reply actions

And roll they will.

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by Haightminow on Feb 13, 2009 3:05 PM CST up reply actions

If we need a corner

Here is the list of FAs so go ahead and say who looks good.
Aside from Asomugha who might be beyond our budget he’d be awesome. Two others who catch my eye are Kevin Dockery (RFA) and Ahmad Carroll.

by Sam Householder on Feb 13, 2009 3:06 PM CST reply actions

BREAKING NEWS!!!!

The bears have just released Marty Booker. just in from AM 670 the score

"blah, blah, blah, yadda, yadda, yadda and we'll go from there"
-Lovie Smith

by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 13, 2009 3:15 PM CST reply actions

Opens a roster spot at WR!

Free agency starts in 2 weeks.

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by SackMan on Feb 13, 2009 3:19 PM CST up reply actions

Here's a link with the story:

New window.

Things will get better as they improve...

by Dane Noble on Feb 13, 2009 3:28 PM CST reply actions

Mulligan.

I’m policing myself.

Should have been a reply to ifuwanna

Things will get better as they improve...

by Dane Noble on Feb 13, 2009 3:29 PM CST up reply actions

Sorry dude

finishing up my story. thanks for spotting me though.

"blah, blah, blah, yadda, yadda, yadda and we'll go from there"
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by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 13, 2009 3:32 PM CST up reply actions

I figured you were gonna do something with it...

No worries :)

Things will get better as they improve...

by Dane Noble on Feb 13, 2009 3:41 PM CST up reply actions

Look, if you want to continue....

being in charge of the Reply Button Task Force than you can’t be making those kinds of mistakes. Focus! You can be replaced.

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by Haightminow on Feb 13, 2009 3:34 PM CST up reply actions

All right

We are looking to address WR. This is a step forward. Bittersweet end for Booker, I for on hoped he would come in and be a good player. Shame it didn’t work out, I will always remember him for his good first stint with the team. I thought he had more left in the tank.

The only thing I will remember about his 2008 season was his AWESOME one-handed grab against the Lions.

by Sam Householder on Feb 13, 2009 4:05 PM CST reply actions

Years ago... I was in the old Big Sombrero to watch the Bears-Bucs.

My dad and I drove to 2 hours to Tampa without tickets, and got some in the parking lot right before kickoff. We were in the endzone, about 8-10 rows from the field.

We didn’t think they’d end up being good seats, but… we saw Marty Booker make an incredible diving TD grab, right between two defenders, who absolutely crushed him from both sides. He hung on to the ball… it was right in front us. Can still see it like it happened yesterday. Was awesome!

Here’s to you Book!

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by SackMan on Feb 13, 2009 4:19 PM CST up reply actions