Marcus Freeman Diary Entry #2

by Dane Noble on Jun 2, 2009 4:09 PM CDT

Last week, we found out that Marcus Freeman would be writing a weekly diary for the Bears official site. You can read the first submission here.

Now we have the second submission, where he talks about OTAs, Special Teams, and how he is learning the system.

I’m learning both outside linebacker positions, the Will and the Sam. But if you can learn all three spots, it makes you a more versatile linebacker. If somebody goes down in the middle and the coach feels like he can put you in the middle, it makes you a more valuable football player.

When you listen to coach [Dave] Toub speak about the schemes and what makes this team successful on special teams, they do the little things here that make them better than the rest of the NFL. I’m learning more in these first couple days about technique than I’ve ever learned.

It’s something that’s stressed here. It’s not something that’s looked as a burden at all, like "Oh man, I’ve got to play special teams." You look at it like "I get a chance to play special teams for the Bears."

Sounds like the 5th round pick out of Ohio State has his head in the right place, and understands what it takes to be a Chicago Bear. I am looking forward to seeing how he continues developing into an NFL linebacker.

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You've got to love this kid's attitude

I hope he gets a legitimate shot at a roster spot. Also, I don’t know if anyone saw this on NFL.com, but there is an issue with the Williams’ suspension but the league still wants to enforce it.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8109ecd3&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true

by BearFan611 on Jun 2, 2009 4:12 PM CDT reply actions

I like his attitude

And the fact that the Bears STs has become so renown and respected that players see it as an honor to play ST. It’s not a bad thing like on a lot of other teams.

by Sam Householder on Jun 2, 2009 4:36 PM CDT reply actions

I like the way he casually says

that “they do the little things here that make them better than the rest of the NFL.” Good attitude to have, indeed.

by Steve Ronkowski on Jun 2, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions

I am looking forward to seeing how he continues developing into an NFL linebacker.

He’s learning from two of the best of recent years. The nice thing about his attitude is that he’s aware that he’s not on the same level as Urlacher or Briggs and is obviously keen to learn (on special teams, too). DJ Moore’s bravado is a little worrying in that regard, though if he can put his money where his mouth is and improve our porous secondary, then he talk all he wants (within reason).

"They tried to take out the quarterback, and if they managed that, they tried to take out the backup." - Bears SB20 TE Emery Moorehead, on the mentality of *that* defense

by Spongie on Jun 2, 2009 10:32 PM CDT reply actions

Afalava...

That’s another guy I’m really psyched to see on ST. I was doing some more research on him and I really think he could be the sleeper of the draft. His traits and measurables were were fantastic…had he been invited to the combine, he would have the best overall results compared to all other safety prospects. He is a super-hard hitter and excellent tackler. He also was highly praised by coaches as being a very hard worker and a great silent leader. I don’t see speed as an issue. Perhaps there is room for improvement re ball skills and coverage ability but apparently he improved a lot in that area his senior year. The only strike against him was that in his senior year, he had a drunk driving accident and crashed into an empty bus stand…he walked hom drunk and left his car on the street. Police cam and arrested him. He was punished and seemed very contrite afterwards. The coaches and folks at Oregon had nothing but good things to say about his overall character.

I’m really psyched to see him at TC and in the pre-season.

by The Kaiser on Jun 3, 2009 3:20 AM CDT reply actions