Chicago Bears Sign Frank Omiyale
by Adam T on Feb 27, 2009 7:37 AM CST
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Apparently not content to have just one 'ale' on the team, the Bears have added one to be Ogunleye's offensive counterpart. The Bears first official move in Free Agency is to sign Carolina Panther's free agent offensive tackle Frank Omiyale.
Omiyale has been signed to a 4-year contract reportedly worth between $11.5 million and $14 million.
Omiyale will be in contention for the Right Tackle position. This may end the John St. Clair era before it even kicks off.
I don't have much on this guy; does anybody have the goods on what we just bought?
UPDATE: I know we still don't know much about the guy, but apparently we weren't the only team interested. Up to 10 teams inquired about Omiyale.
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Is it just me?
Or does it seem like we raid the panthers for players far more regularly than any other team?
by sheepskinz1 on Feb 27, 2009 8:12 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
It's our farm system
"I guess I can’t do anything if you’re just irrational, but to point it out and move on."
- fundamentallysound
by J Theory on Feb 27, 2009 8:18 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I like the move
We still need to draft a player for the line but at least we won’t have to use a high draft pick on it.
"I guess I can’t do anything if you’re just irrational, but to point it out and move on."
- fundamentallysound
by J Theory on Feb 27, 2009 8:20 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Frank Omiyale
High school career
Omiyale attended Whites Creek Comprehensive High School in Whites Creek, Tennessee. In football, he was twice voted as the team’s Most Valuable Lineman, and won All-Region honors, and second team All-State honors. He also lettered in basketball, and threw the Shot put and the discus on the track and field team.
College career
Omiyale played for Tennessee Tech for four years, 2001 – 2004. As a senior in 2004, he made the All-America team, won All-Ohio Valley Conference honors, and graded 90.5 for blocking consistency to lead the NCAA Division I-AA in that statistical category.
Todd Boeckman = this years sleeper QB!!!
by ~sweetness~ on Feb 27, 2009 8:21 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Frank Omiyale
6’4 – 310lbs
Todd Boeckman = this years sleeper QB!!!
by ~sweetness~ on Feb 27, 2009 8:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He was a 5th round pick
and has been let go from two teams. He was kind of the Panthers version of John St Clair, except younger. If Jerry is replacing St Clair with this guy, I’m ok with it, since he’s younger and hopefully cheaper. If Jerry is replacing Tait with this guy, I might vomit.
Hopefully either Stinchcomb or Barnes comes next, but I’ve learned never to hope for the best with Angelo. I could see him filling the RT position in the first round, the FS position from within, and the WR postion through the draft and with some retread that didn’t work out anywhere else.
DEJESUS!!!
by tomas21 on Feb 27, 2009 8:29 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
5th pick in 05
He went to the Falcons. I think it’s a decent pick up. He will be 27 in Nov. so he is fairly young and has been practicing against Peppers!!
Todd Boeckman = this years sleeper QB!!!
by ~sweetness~ on Feb 27, 2009 8:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I have asked our Carolina blogger
for some type of breakdown on this guy.
Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!
by Adam T on Feb 27, 2009 8:29 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
If our goal is to have some offensive line depth
We need to start picking up guys. I don’t know anything about this guy, but obviously he has some upside for us to target him this early…
by sabbath999 on Feb 27, 2009 8:46 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Accurately described as Carolina's version of John St. Clair
Hard to come down plus or negative on this move. Offensive lineman often take time to develop. I imagine that the Bears like his upside and think he can develop into a serviceable option. If this addition means not paying John St. Clair outlandish money, then I’m doubly all for it.
by BLou on Feb 27, 2009 8:59 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Younger better St. Clair?
It seems to me he’ll fill his role on the Bears as swing tackle, while JA will have to find a starter later FA or the draft. I guess this is a good start by revamping an old line.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
by propheteer on Feb 27, 2009 9:11 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Stinchcomb
is reportedly close to signing with Seattle.
DEJESUS!!!
by tomas21 on Feb 27, 2009 9:28 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
since that pic is all I've got to go on...
I think practicing against Julius Peppers is great experience. Any injury history with this guy?
by No It All on Feb 27, 2009 9:39 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I've
tried to google injuries on him for college and pro and it’s coming back with no results. Im taking it as a good sign!!!
Todd Boeckman = this years sleeper QB!!!
by ~sweetness~ on Feb 27, 2009 10:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Picture
That picture shows that he can throw a mighty Illegal hands to the face penalty.
by jeepdays on Feb 27, 2009 9:42 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thank God... because this means they won't give St. Clair $5-6 mil/year.
If that’s the only positive about this move, then I’ll take it.
Seems like he’ll fill the reserve swing tackle role.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that.
We know it's the most valuable position on the football team. We've gone through so many scenarios at that position we can write a book, moreso on what not do."
-- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
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by SackMan on Feb 27, 2009 10:22 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thats what I was thinking..
Plus I like the fact he is 6’4 310lbs!! Thats a big guy!
Todd Boeckman = this years sleeper QB!!!
by ~sweetness~ on Feb 27, 2009 10:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not a good sign
On Espn’s free-agent tracker they have Fred Miller rated 60, while Omiyale as a 56.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
by propheteer on Feb 27, 2009 10:23 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
ya but,
Miller is 9 years older!!
Todd Boeckman = this years sleeper QB!!!
by ~sweetness~ on Feb 27, 2009 10:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just goes to show you
that ESPN really doesn’t know what they’re talking about!
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
by propheteer on Feb 27, 2009 10:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
On Scout FA Tracker
They have him rated higher than Miller and St.Clair.
by luckie815 on Feb 27, 2009 10:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It could be worse
Even though this isn’t a huge signing that we would all love to see, Omiyale is the type of player we have come to expect the Bears to sign. I wish he would of played more than a game and a half for the Panthers, but at least it sounds like he did well when called upon last year.
"The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love." ~Bryant Gumbel
by gwl17 on Feb 27, 2009 10:31 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
I really like the fact he got to practice against Peppers day in and day out!!
Todd Boeckman = this years sleeper QB!!!
by ~sweetness~ on Feb 27, 2009 10:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I certainly like his upside at just 26,
while everyone pretty much knows what St. Clair is worth. JA realizes the importance of getting the line younger, cheaper and better.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
by propheteer on Feb 27, 2009 10:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So this is Tait's replacement?
There are two types of basketball fans. Those who use stats to fight all their arguments and those who actually watch basketball.
by SoulEater7 on Feb 27, 2009 10:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing so
I doubt JA would pony up this kind of money for an offensive line utility man. Which makes me worried considering he hasn’t so little playing time in his career.
"The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love." ~Bryant Gumbel
by gwl17 on Feb 27, 2009 10:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt it
JA will add another tackle high in the draft to help fill RT.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
by propheteer on Feb 27, 2009 10:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Most guys
would get very little time playing behind Gross.
by luckie815 on Feb 27, 2009 11:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
One thing that bothers me:
Last year the Panthers selected RT Jeff Otah #19 overall. If Omiyale was showing them he should be starting, why would they draft a RT?
Unless the lights suddenly came on for Omiyale during the season, he’s probably a 26 year old St. Clair.
Tackle and guard should be a draft priority regardless.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that.
We know it's the most valuable position on the football team. We've gone through so many scenarios at that position we can write a book, moreso on what not do."
-- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
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by SackMan on Feb 27, 2009 12:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
From Cat Scratch Reader:
“Omilyale hit pay dirt early in FA by signing a four year, $14 million, contract with the Chicago Bears. He hasn’t had a lot of playing time in Carolina since he arrive in 2007. It appears he wasn’t active in any game for 2007 and only in 10 game for 2008, but did start in one for Jordan Gross. Also, before he came to Carolina he was in Atlanta for two years but was only active for one game during that time. While I am not surprised that he was signed by another team, I am surprised by the size of the contract. But he’s a younger player and I wish him the best.”
Things will get better as they improve...
by Dane Noble on Feb 27, 2009 10:35 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Besides being young
He dosen’t have much wear and tear.
by luckie815 on Feb 27, 2009 10:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He's just a younger version of St. Clair.
A reserve tackle, who will compete to start because of our desperate situation.
Wish they would’ve stepped up to the plate, and signed a proven starter instead.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that.
We know it's the most valuable position on the football team. We've gone through so many scenarios at that position we can write a book, moreso on what not do."
-- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
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by SackMan on Feb 27, 2009 11:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Come on now, Sack
Are we talking about the same team? I’m talking about the Bears….who are you talkin about? :)
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
by ChiFan13 on Feb 27, 2009 11:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL.
Here’s the current list of tackles
Would’ve liked to see some interest from the Bears in Ray Willis or even (and yes, I’m gonna say this and get scorched for my previous opinion on him) Khalif Barnes.
Both guys are 27, and have a lot of starts under their belt. Barnes got scorched at LT last year, but could probably do better at RT.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that.
We know it's the most valuable position on the football team. We've gone through so many scenarios at that position we can write a book, moreso on what not do."
-- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
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by SackMan on Feb 27, 2009 11:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I'm right there with ya
Honestly, I was surprised they signed someone so early. But Jerry really wasn’t kidding….they’re not making a splash. They want to overpay for average players.
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
by ChiFan13 on Feb 27, 2009 11:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hmmmm but 10 teams were after him.
There are two types of basketball fans. Those who use stats to fight all their arguments and those who actually watch basketball.
by SoulEater7 on Feb 27, 2009 11:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Where did you read that?
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that.
We know it's the most valuable position on the football team. We've gone through so many scenarios at that position we can write a book, moreso on what not do."
-- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
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by SackMan on Feb 27, 2009 11:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Link at the top, Sack
Things will get better as they improve...
by Dane Noble on Feb 27, 2009 11:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
by propheteer on Feb 27, 2009 11:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe the other 10 teams wanted him, but not at the price we gave him
most players have some value to some team even if it is as a backup or third stringer.
Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!
by Adam T on Feb 27, 2009 11:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
really? You could have fooled me.
Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!
by Adam T on Feb 27, 2009 3:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks... just saw thw updated link.
Sounds like he performed well when he replaced Gross.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that.
We know it's the most valuable position on the football team. We've gone through so many scenarios at that position we can write a book, moreso on what not do."
-- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
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by SackMan on Feb 27, 2009 11:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
4 years $14 mil for a 26 year old tackle....
Much, much better than 3 years $15 mil for a 32 year old tackle (St. Clair).
It’s a good move for the long term. We’ll see if he’s starting material, or a swing tackle.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that.
We know it's the most valuable position on the football team. We've gone through so many scenarios at that position we can write a book, moreso on what not do."
-- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
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by SackMan on Feb 27, 2009 11:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good Pickup
Angelo’s track record with FA O-linemen gives me trust in this minor move
OH! STEWIE!! GET OUT THE WAY BOY! GET OUT THE WAY!
-Stacey King
by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 27, 2009 11:07 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
$14 mil isn't exactly a minor move.
They want this guy to compete for a starting spot. Blah.
They better be drafting another tackle… and I hope they sign a good guard.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that.
We know it's the most valuable position on the football team. We've gone through so many scenarios at that position we can write a book, moreso on what not do."
-- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
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by SackMan on Feb 27, 2009 11:18 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
14 mil is the total comp
if incentives are earned, which is not likely. If he does earn them it’s a great sign because he would be starting. The deal is worth less than 3 million a year, not too bad at all.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
by propheteer on Feb 27, 2009 11:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just heard on espn radio..
The Browns traded Kellen Winslow to the Bucs for draft picks!!!
Todd Boeckman = this years sleeper QB!!!
by ~sweetness~ on Feb 27, 2009 11:23 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
WHOA!! thats heavy.
OH! STEWIE!! GET OUT THE WAY BOY! GET OUT THE WAY!
-Stacey King
by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 27, 2009 11:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Mankok Might be trying to dismantle that team.
Heard they aren’t sold on Quinn. we could make a play for him or Edwards.
OH! STEWIE!! GET OUT THE WAY BOY! GET OUT THE WAY!
-Stacey King
by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 27, 2009 11:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Quinn
He would be clutch.. Guys got some guns. And a cannon
Todd Boeckman = this years sleeper QB!!!
by ~sweetness~ on Feb 27, 2009 11:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Guys got some guns. And a cannon
if that is true, Lovie wouldn’t want him. we already had to deal with tank johnson.
OH! STEWIE!! GET OUT THE WAY BOY! GET OUT THE WAY!
-Stacey King
by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 27, 2009 11:30 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I lol'd.
Things will get better as they improve...
by Dane Noble on Feb 27, 2009 11:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Mankok?
George Kokinis? What kind of nickname is that?
I am like your Dan Aykroyd and biglow would be Jane, the ignorant slut. -Chad
by thecoolest on Feb 28, 2009 9:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Mangini. Kokinis
OH! STEWIE!! GET OUT THE WAY BOY! GET OUT THE WAY!
-Stacey King
by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 28, 2009 10:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Cool! Awesome move for Tampa
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that.
We know it's the most valuable position on the football team. We've gone through so many scenarios at that position we can write a book, moreso on what not do."
-- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
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by SackMan on Feb 27, 2009 11:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome move
if the Bucs like a volatile, injury prone TE.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
by propheteer on Feb 27, 2009 11:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The guy's a real playmaker.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that.
We know it's the most valuable position on the football team. We've gone through so many scenarios at that position we can write a book, moreso on what not do."
-- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
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by SackMan on Feb 27, 2009 11:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yep
He made lots of good plays for the browns along with keeping them in games..
Todd Boeckman = this years sleeper QB!!!
by ~sweetness~ on Feb 27, 2009 11:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not disputing that
Sure, when he’s playing he’s one of the best. With that said, he’s always hurt and causes quite a bit of controversy on and off the field.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
by propheteer on Feb 27, 2009 11:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Browns have managed to piss off their best players.
Yes, he’s had some controversy…. but, that seems to be a re-occuring theme lately in Cleveland. Shaun Rogers wants give up a $6mil guaranteed bonus, just to skip town after one year.
Winslow had that HUGE staff infection controversy last year… where it appeared more and more to me that the Browns were the problem, not Winslow.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that.
We know it's the most valuable position on the football team. We've gone through so many scenarios at that position we can write a book, moreso on what not do."
-- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
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by SackMan on Feb 27, 2009 11:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Rogers was pissed
because Mangenius didn’t say “Hi” to him…
Things will get better as they improve...
by Dane Noble on Feb 27, 2009 11:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't understand..
I can’t figure out why our Bears haven’t made a play for one of the decent WRs out their today.. You would think being a GM, Coach, Owner or anyone involved that we have no WRs I meen wtf our best WR was a DB 2yrs ago.. I just can’t swallow the fact that they keep ignoring this. How is any QB suppost to do good with the WR core we have.. I don’t even think Tom Brady would be able to do good with what we have!!! Regardless of how good our line is you still need guys to be able to run good routes get open and catch the ball..
Todd Boeckman = this years sleeper QB!!!
by ~sweetness~ on Feb 27, 2009 11:37 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Posted this on the free agency thread
Stacey Andrews signed with Eagles for $7 mil a year according to Bengals.com.
by McRipper on Feb 27, 2009 11:39 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ouch.
That’s a steep price for a guy who tore his ACL and his MCL.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that.
We know it's the most valuable position on the football team. We've gone through so many scenarios at that position we can write a book, moreso on what not do."
-- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
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by SackMan on Feb 27, 2009 11:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope
this keeps them from getting Housh.. I really want him in chicago…
Todd Boeckman = this years sleeper QB!!!
by ~sweetness~ on Feb 27, 2009 11:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
I thought the same thing. Apparently his brother plays for them too. That’s big money though.
by McRipper on Feb 27, 2009 11:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah... so, they'll have both brothers.
They’re both over 340lbs
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that.
We know it's the most valuable position on the football team. We've gone through so many scenarios at that position we can write a book, moreso on what not do."
-- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
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by SackMan on Feb 27, 2009 11:47 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Risk for sure
He’s young, so he shouldn’t have a problem recovering to 100%. I read somewhere he’s on pace to start the season.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
by propheteer on Feb 27, 2009 11:50 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bart Scott
signed with the jets..
http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/NFL/AFC/AFC+East/NY+Jets/Spins/2009/spin022709.htm
Todd Boeckman = this years sleeper QB!!!
by ~sweetness~ on Feb 27, 2009 11:44 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
The Bills are meeting with Laveranues Coles
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that.
We know it's the most valuable position on the football team. We've gone through so many scenarios at that position we can write a book, moreso on what not do."
-- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
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by SackMan on Feb 27, 2009 11:49 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I wanted Coles here...
More of my pipe dreams…
Things will get better as they improve...
by Dane Noble on Feb 27, 2009 11:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
good thing i don't work today...
Might have to start my drinking early.
OH! STEWIE!! GET OUT THE WAY BOY! GET OUT THE WAY!
-Stacey King
by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 27, 2009 11:57 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m for keeping St Clair and allowing him to develop. Although there is no harm in having a backup plan.
by allworldcrew on Feb 27, 2009 11:58 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Develop?
Develop into what? He’s already 32 years old.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that.
We know it's the most valuable position on the football team. We've gone through so many scenarios at that position we can write a book, moreso on what not do."
-- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
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by SackMan on Feb 27, 2009 12:02 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
LOL
OH! STEWIE!! GET OUT THE WAY BOY! GET OUT THE WAY!
-Stacey King
by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 27, 2009 12:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Develop osteoporothis
OH! STEWIE!! GET OUT THE WAY BOY! GET OUT THE WAY!
-Stacey King
by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 27, 2009 12:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hub's on the 670 The Score now...
He’ll talk about the signing, after they chat about Norm and Red
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that.
We know it's the most valuable position on the football team. We've gone through so many scenarios at that position we can write a book, moreso on what not do."
-- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
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by SackMan on Feb 27, 2009 12:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Omiyale was a good signing by the Bears
He’s got the potential to be a serviceable enough right tackle and came at fair price tag. A good move by Jerry Angelo. I hope this means we wave bye-bye to John St. Clair because I think we’ve milked about all there is to milk out of him. Let some other team overpay. Of course this is all predicated on whether the Bears legitmately think Chris Williams is going to get the job done at left tackle.
by BLou on Feb 27, 2009 12:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm shocked
that the Bears actually did something with the Oline, how that pans out is yet to be seen. Mabye my wish of JA reading this blog has come true and maybe we’ll have some good news in the WR dept soon. Then again….
If things came easy, then everybody would be great at what they did, let's face it.
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by Ditkavsworld on Feb 27, 2009 12:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
St.Clair should
have taken JAs first offer. Now when no one want’s him he is going to come back for second string wages.
by luckie815 on Feb 27, 2009 1:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm so glad he turned it down to test the market.
As I said the other day… he’s only valuable to the Bears.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that.
We know it's the most valuable position on the football team. We've gone through so many scenarios at that position we can write a book, moreso on what not do."
-- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
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by SackMan on Feb 27, 2009 1:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OK, at the risk of sounding redundant, here's my official take on this signing.
Now that I’ve had time to digest…
The good: The Bears locked up a 26 year old tackle for 4 years, AND they didn’t overpay to retain John St. Clair.
The bad: The Panthers were looking to fix RT last year, and instead of going with Omiyale, they drafted Jeff Otah in the 1st round.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that.
We know it's the most valuable position on the football team. We've gone through so many scenarios at that position we can write a book, moreso on what not do."
-- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
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by SackMan on Feb 27, 2009 2:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You get what you pay for...
Things will get better as they improve...
by Dane Noble on Feb 27, 2009 2:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i think the otah pick
had more to do with the fact they might have lost gross to FA than Omiyale’s ability. just a guess.
OH! STEWIE!! GET OUT THE WAY BOY! GET OUT THE WAY!
-Stacey King
by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 27, 2009 3:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So do the Bears still go with o-line with the 18th pick?
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by Haightminow on Feb 27, 2009 4:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i don't care what position the bears need
you pick the best player on the board
OH! STEWIE!! GET OUT THE WAY BOY! GET OUT THE WAY!
-Stacey King
by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 27, 2009 4:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
So what's your take?
Who do you envision the Bears getting at 18? And be realistic, we know Crabtree and Heyward-bey will most likely be gone.
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by Haightminow on Feb 27, 2009 5:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the best player period.
DHB still has a chance of being on the board still. the fact is that this is not a great draft for skill position players. but linemen is another story. i think the bears will pick the best player left if it comes down to OT, DE, WR. I also think if Stafford or Sanchez is there they might consider drafting them.
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by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 27, 2009 6:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Best player available
Do you honestly believe that JA will draft a QB if he’s the BPA? I surely don’t. I’m cooling a little bit on DHB because he’s a high risk/reward type of player who’s not very polished as a WR. If Oher is gone, I think trading down wouldn’t be a bad idea because they can get an OT and WR/QB with the first two picks.
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by propheteer on Feb 27, 2009 6:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Do you honestly believe that JA will draft a QB if he’s the BPA?
I didn’t say that. i said the best player at OT, DE, or WR. if Sanchez or Stafford is still on the board, i think there’s a chance he can pick one of them, considering who else is available
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by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 27, 2009 8:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
DHB
Here is what ESPN said about DHB. “Focus is inconsistent. Drops too many ‘catchable’ balls.” When have I ever heard of that in the Bears organization… maybe every WR for the past 8 years. I think i am going to pass on that one. We already have a speedy receiver who drops too many catchable balls in Hester. I would rather see the Bears go for Maclin, Harvin, Nicks in that order if they are available. I am kind of partial to Maclin, having gone to Mizzou.
by Bears-Bullsfan on Feb 28, 2009 1:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Not Harvin
If you’re tearing DHB down due to a case of the dropsies, I’ll tear down Harvin.
He’s small, he’s as fragile as a crystal vase, and he hasn’t run NFL-style routes in his time at Florida.
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by ChiFan13 on Feb 28, 2009 8:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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