NightLink III: Michael Gaines, FB/TE, Chicago Bears?

by Dane Noble on May 8, 2009 6:06 PM CDT

Former Detroit Lions tight end Michael Gaines says that not only are the Bears interested in him, but he is interested in the Bears.

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"I will say this: It’s between the Jets and Chicago and right now, I’m leaning more toward Chicago," Gaines said Thursday night. "But I have to feed my family. So the best financial situation comes into play. So with Rod and Lovie (Smith) knowing about me … Lovie gave me a call and he said, 'Mike, we would love to have you.’ And I said that was cool.’’

``I can’t tell you how many times he's called me after that,’’ Gaines said with a laugh. "Lovie sold me on the fact that he didn’t see me as just a tight end, but as a fullback, too. When I was with the Carolina Panthers (2004-06), they moved me around. I was a fullback. I was on the line. They move me around so much and I blocked for so many different areas.’’

"I get a call from the Jets, and they have no tight ends except Dustin Keller. On paper, the better opportunity is the Jets. But my long-term goal, too, is to win the Super Bowl. And when Lovie started talking about the Super Bowl and winning, he was right up my alley.’’

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You have to feed your family?

No offense dude but I think you can amply feed your family with whatever a veterans minimum contract pays these days. What is that? $850k? Even if you’re cheap, that buys a lot of Ramen.

by Sam Householder on May 8, 2009 6:16 PM CDT reply actions

Latrell Sprewell had the same problem...

And that’s why he’s out of the NBA. And besides if your family is used to having high grade caviar and crystal all the time I could see where he’s having an issue.

"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)

"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers

by gridiron_assassin on May 8, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Tell him to call the Mike Murphy show!

Browns Chicken it taaaaaastes better!

by SoulEater7 on May 8, 2009 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions

I like Murph

Minus Murph and the Hampton-Holmes show, I doubt I would listen to the Score otherwise. Boers and Bernstein are idiots, and what’s worse, anyone who doesn’t agree with them is an idiot in their eyes.

I'M A MAN! I'M 22!

by ChiFan13 on May 9, 2009 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions

He’s just a senile old coot. I agree with Hamp and Holmes being the best show on the score. Jason Goff is Hilarious and should have his own show. Boers and Bernstein have their Moments, but I only listen to that show for Goff.

Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!

by ifuwannacrownem on May 9, 2009 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions

But that's what I love about Murph

If Hampton wasn’t on the Score, Murph would be the guy that I’d invite to a party. He would be a blast.

Goff is good too….I forgot about him. Honestly, I like a lot of their guys, just not the ones that have their own shows :)

I'M A MAN! I'M 22!

by ChiFan13 on May 9, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes. Mulligan and Hanley definitely need to go.

I’d enjoy Hamp n Holmes for four hours way more.

Is it just me, I just get the feeling none of the Score personalities like Zack Zaidman? He does seem like a kissass to the Bears front office.

Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!

by ifuwannacrownem on May 9, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions

lmao

Yeah….I’d say out of all the reporters, Zack is the least liked. I really don’t know why though.

I'M A MAN! I'M 23!

by ChiFan13 on May 10, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions

False

Veterans’ minimum will be 850K. Seems like a lot of money, but after taxes and stuff, it’s more like 500K. That’s a lot of money, but it doens’t make him rich. That’s not enough to put 3 kids through college nowadays. And for a guy who has a high likelihood of being cut if he doesn’t perform, he could easily get only half that. And guess what? That could be the end of his career, meaning he’s gonna have to make that money last a long time.

by Poloplaya14 on May 9, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions

That's right

And he’s not allowed to earn another penny (cent) for the rest of his life.

by Spongie on May 9, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions

HAHAHA!!

+1 right thurr.

Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!

by ifuwannacrownem on May 9, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Michael, is that you?

This is the biggest crock of Shit I’ve ever read. this comment is so stupid, I can’t begin to even say anything If I even try to counter, my head will explode.

Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!

by ifuwannacrownem on May 9, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions

Indeed, it’s as if Gaines has been playing for free up ’til now…..

by Spongie on May 10, 2009 8:18 AM CDT up reply actions

if we sign him

does this mean no more mckie?

by Allie on May 8, 2009 6:53 PM CDT reply actions

It'll certainly mean.....

Opposing DC’s wont be able to call defenses according to the offensive personel on the field

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Beer in one hand - brat in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming 'WOO HOO, What a Ride

by icarr0331 on May 8, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Yeah

especially because of how much we move Olsen around too. Gaines would be another weapon.

by Sam Householder on May 8, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm cosigning with Allie on this one (lol should change my name to ch-towncosigner)

If we do pick up Gaines which would be awesome in my opinion, i really don’t see a reason why we would keep Mckie. It states in the article though that he prefers TE, at least that’s what i’m getting from it. FB isn’t really a glorified position for the most part, but either Mckie would have to go or Davis (TE not the receiver, although i wouldn’t cry if he got let loose either) would have to go to make room for him as a third TE. In a couple years he would phase Clark out totally who is getting up there in age.

Very intriguing….

by Chitownproduct on May 9, 2009 5:33 AM CDT up reply actions