"The Bears and LB Mike Rivera a Perfect Fit:" from Rock Chalk Talk
by SackMan on Apr 28, 2009 2:53 PM CDT
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From SBN's Kansas Blog: Rock Chalk Talk
How the Resurgence of the 3-4 Scheme Made the Bears and Mike Rivera a Perfect Fit
It would be easy to assume that maybe Rivera just doesn't have the upside or talent for the NFL and that's why he was passed on, but throw in a stellar pro day for Rivera where his numbers rivaled some of the best linebackers at the combine and a vertical that was off the charts and it would appear that Rivera is healthy, as athletic and explosive as we all thought, and well prepared for playing in a 4-3 defense.
The Bears take notice...Rivera goes undrafted...Rivera signs with the Bears...and while the end of this story is far from being told this is a great situation for Rivera and could be a very good pickup for the Bears. Should Rivera make the squad which I hope he can, he'll see time at special teams to start out, he'll have a chance to learn from some very solid pro backers and maybe just maybe Rivera himself can turn into an above average pro.
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Good find SackMan.
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by Dane Noble on Apr 28, 2009 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great read Sack.
Hopefully he at least makes it onto the practice squad.
"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 Apr 28, 2009 11:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
With Marcus Freeman best projected as a weak side and Rivera listed as best suited to middle/strong side, we might have stolen a couple of solid players there. If there’s one position the Bears should be able to evaluate, it’s linebacker.
by Spongie on Apr 29, 2009 7:16 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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