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Bears Cut DeAngelo Smith, Sign Darrell McClover

Looks like Derrick Brooks won't be in the mix afterall.  From Brad Biggs:

In another sign that the Bears believe they will be healed up soon at linebacker, the club has made a roster move at the position with an eye toward special teams and not the defense.

That means Derrick Brooks is not coming to town. Instead, veteran linebacker Darrell McClover has been brought in for the second time in just more than a month, according to a source close to the player. McClover was signed by the team and takes the place of DeAngelo Smith, who was claimed off waivers from the Cleveland Browns two weeks ago. The Chicago Tribune first reported Smith would be cut. McClover can help on special teams immediately, an area that has been thinned out because of the injuries at linebacker. The Bears signed Tim Shaw was as a young guy who could come in and help out on special teams after Brian Urlacher was lost for the season. McClover can also do that and he's probably more familiar with the defense than Shaw.

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Seems like the right thing to do.

with HH hurting and roach starting, we need some ST help. Our kickoff coverage is 27th in the league.

by MuleTrain on Sep 29, 2009 4:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow 27th?

Thats pretty uncharacteristic of a Dave Toub special teams. I think the best cover guys are Wolfe, Izzy and Davis. I really miss Brendon.

Derreck Rose, you’ve gotta be flat-out kidding me. Double overtime! Triple overtime!- Chuck wack on crack

by SoulEater7 on Sep 29, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brenden was awsome

Especially adding him to the list above was a potent combination

by Sonicbob on Sep 29, 2009 10:36 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Good move

We need special teams help. Added depth in a position that seems ripe for injury this year is not a bad thing.

by Virto on Sep 29, 2009 6:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank god!

I had thoughts of writing a post about the special teams coverage and how poor it’s been. I don’t get why they cut him in the first place.

Derreck Rose, you’ve gotta be flat-out kidding me. Double overtime! Triple overtime!- Chuck wack on crack

by SoulEater7 on Sep 29, 2009 8:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Has anyone seen this??

Hilarious how they kicked off the new stadium and check out the jersey the guy is wearing! how appropriate!..They do t hings big in Dallas..(not for kids..)

http://deadspin.com/5370499/couple-christens-dallas-cowboys-stadiums-new-bathroom-stalls

by tfrabotta on Sep 29, 2009 9:16 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Thats gotta be the best video I've seen in a while

Their kids will be proud..

(Asshole Sr) "If you learn one thing here, NEVER pass out in Ohio."

by ThorCo on Sep 30, 2009 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now that's classy!

Gotta guess it’s all downhill for both of them after this “accomplishment”!!!

There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.

by LostInSTL on Sep 30, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Everyone gets 15 minutes...

Though I’m not certain she was that lucky ;-)

by rdent4hof on Oct 1, 2009 8:32 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Cowboys did still have 2 time outs!!!!

;>p

There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.

by LostInSTL on Oct 2, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good move

and lets all get off this Brooks thing, he’s old, and bad, and old

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Sep 30, 2009 8:40 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Derrick Brooks: so old, it had to be mentioned twice! ;)

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by smudgers on Sep 30, 2009 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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