Free Agency Update - Offensive Line

by Adam T on Mar 10, 2009 4:52 PM CDT Comment 8 comments

The St. Louis Rams have released 9-time Pro Bowl tackle, Orlando Pace. The Bears may have need for blind side help depending on the development of Chris Williams, but it should not be expected the Bears have interest.

Brad Biggs believes that there will be some resolution with John St. Clair and the Bears by the end of the week. He believes it makes too much sense for both parties for this deal not to go through.

The Vikings' Marcus Johnson, who can play both right tackle and right guard is still looking for a new team. He is scheduled to visit the Tennessee Titans.

Despite reports stating otherwise, the agent for Khalif Barnes says his client will not sign with the Oakland Raiders.

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Can someone shed some light?

Why has Barnes been given the cold shoulder in free-agency? Is it because of his off-field problems? He seems like a good fit for any team who needs a starting RT. Are the Bears more interested in St. Clair because of his versatility?

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by propheteer on Mar 10, 2009 5:23 PM CDT reply actions

interested in St. Clair

more likely for his experience with the system and money.

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by Adam T on Mar 10, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions

Pace

Chris Williams can’t play RT. So if they sign Pace, it would be as a RT. I certainly like that idea more than St Clair, but I don’t know if the Bears would spend the money needed to land Pace, and I don’t know whether Pace is an effective RT at this point in his career.

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by tomas21 on Mar 10, 2009 7:59 PM CDT reply actions

Pace

Seems like pace is too old to play RT… We need to shell out the necessary to get khalif barnes and stclair back for depth then draft a wr in the first few rounds ( I was very impressed by nicks and robiske )

by scespy12 on Mar 10, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions

Biggs has said before that we don't have interest in Barnes...

Which really pisses me off.

Why target the 32 year old St. Clair, over the 27 year old Barnes? Makes no sense to me. Plus, they already signed a versatile lineman (Frank O), who’s expected to take reps at LT, RT, and compete for a starting spot at G.

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by SackMan on Mar 10, 2009 9:38 PM CDT reply actions