Bears interested in Bill's Jason Peters?

by tfrabotta on Mar 31, 2009 4:24 PM CDT

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/features/rumors

The big Internet rumor from last week had the Eagles, owners of two first-round draft picks in the 20's, as the likely suitors for the Arkansas product. Another possible trade partner could be the Chicago Bears. The Bears will be starting Chris Williams at left tackle this season, signed Kevin Shaffer last week and according to the Chicago Sun-Times, will consider signing Orlando Pace if Pace does not forge a deal with the Baltimore Ravens. All this said, the team could choose to add Peters instead of Pace, stick the somewhat untested Williams on the right side, and use Shaffer for depth. While Peters would be a great addition to the squad, Bears general manager Jerry Angelo noted earlier this offseason that he didn't plan on investing in any big-name free agents, and a move to bring in Peters would likely require the development of a new, long-term deal; in effect, it would be investing in a big-name free agent. Pace would be a short-term, less costly option.

The guy has talent but was a bit of a problem with the Bills last year. And when he played wasn't nearly as impressive as the previous year. I don't think Angelo is going to be interested in someone that wants to be "the NFK;s highest paid lineman"..

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It is pretty much an empty rumor

Unfortunately we get a lot of those. We have a need there is a guy available, somebody puts it together and tries to pass it off as viable.

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by Adam T on Mar 31, 2009 4:56 PM CDT reply actions

I don't understand

why the Bears would want to wait and see if Pace signs with the Ravens, and then will pursue him. It makes no sense.

"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 Mar 31, 2009 5:18 PM CDT reply actions

What I am figuring (and I may be wrong)...

is that the ball is now in Pace’s court. I read that the Ravens offered Pace a contract, then he visited Chicago. I have to imagine that the Bears made an offer as well, and that it will now be up to Pace.

I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. (Vince Lombardi)

Dude, for serious? 1986 was 23 years ago.
Can we drop it?
-halfblindcubbiegirl

by Dane Noble on Mar 31, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions

If he's smart... he'll choose Baltimore.

"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 Mar 31, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Well yeah.

But his connection to Lovie might be persuasive if we matched the Ravens offer.

Dude, for serious? 1986 was 23 years ago.
Can we drop it?
-halfblindcubbiegirl

by Dane Noble on Mar 31, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions

I hope he signs with us but..

you are right, our organization doesn’t put much money on the table when pursuing someone we could use.

by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on Mar 31, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions

he gave up the most sacks in the league last year

that makes me nervous

Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!

by ifuwannacrownem on Mar 31, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Are you referring to Peters?

Cause Pace only gave up 2 sacks last year. 3rd best in the NFL for LTs.

"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 Mar 31, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions

oh crap

yeah I’m talking about Peters. didn’t notice this convo turned into a Pace slobberfest

Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!

by ifuwannacrownem on Mar 31, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions

First

this is someone’s speculation, not a rumor. Nobody told them the Bears were interested, they just thought it might make sense.

Second, there is no way in a gazillion years Chris Williams is our RT. They are just as likely to do that as line Wolfe up at FB.

DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Mar 31, 2009 5:54 PM CDT reply actions

Chris Williams as a Right Tackle

He would be terrible on the right side. He’s a finesse, pass blocking LT. The right tackle needs to be a good run blocker as well as a pass blocker, and Chris Williams still needs to work on his run blocking.

Chris Williams=D’Brickashaw Ferguson

by Chicagosportsfan on Mar 31, 2009 6:38 PM CDT reply actions