Mark Anderson signs RFA tender with Bears

by Kev H on Apr 30, 2010 1:18 PM CDT in News

Per this article by the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs, Mark Anderson has signed his one-year RFA tender with the Chicago Bears.

Anderson, originally a fifth-round pick in 2005, was tendered at the second-round level, meaning he stands to earn $1.759 million this season. Obviously, he is angling for a long-term extension and some security, but Anderson will have to perform first to cash in.

So now it's up to D. Manning to decide if he wants to test the waters and wait til June, or go ahead and get himself into camp. The Chicago Bears showed they're willing to go ahead and make safety moves, and Manning may not want to get out in the cold.

More about Anderson after the jump.

Although Anderson's statistical production was not overwhelming last season - 25 tackles and 3 1/2 sacks - he got strong reviews in postseason meetings from defensive line coach Rod Marinelli, now the defensive coordinator. That is one of the reasons the Bears chose to release veteran Alex Brown.

Anderson's going to need to step it up, as expectations should be higher for him with Peppers on the other side. I've been saying it for a while now, you can only double team so many guys. With the respect that Peppers and Harris should command, it should open up a lot of opportunities for the other end.

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If he stays

I think he’ll have a good year.

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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Apr 30, 2010 1:19 PM CDT reply actions

Any indication

that he might not stay?

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by Scully85 on Apr 30, 2010 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions

with the way they are wheeling and dealing

you never know

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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Apr 30, 2010 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions

He's going anywhere.

Izzy’s a new DE. Gilbert and Melton, if both are playing End, have little and no playing time respectively. Wootton’s a rookie coming off knee surgery in 2008. He’s even said he’s not 100%.

by boondock_saint812 on Apr 30, 2010 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions

It would be a mistake

to trade him after so many failed efforts to make room for younger guys in the past. Anderson is poised to have a breakout year opposite Pepp, and would be again beyond arrogant if they followed through with it. Would if Gilbert and Melton don’t pan out? What happens if Wootten gets hurt again or has a setback? Trouble.

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by propheteer on Apr 30, 2010 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions

“______ is poised to have a breakout year” is fast becoming the “______ is our quarterback” of WCG!

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by Spongie on May 1, 2010 7:37 AM CDT up reply actions

Ruskell hired as Director of Player Personnel

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by boondock_saint812 on Apr 30, 2010 1:43 PM CDT reply actions

Mark Anderson sucks!

He’s the weakest link of our starting D (yes, I predict he will be the starter – though, he shouldn’t be).

by MakeHalasProud on Apr 30, 2010 2:53 PM CDT reply actions

Should Be An Interesting Season For Mark

It’s funny in professional sports how athelete’s perform with free agencey or a contract looming. Advantage…………Bears!

by Gesiakob on Apr 30, 2010 2:55 PM CDT reply actions

I don't see signing with the Bears to be advantageous to D. Manning.

Think about it, Bears fans…

… Major Wright looks good in rookie drills and has already been compared by Dan Pompei to Dave Dureson. He’s also this year’s first pick, which doesn’t mean much in terms of what round he was selected, but does mean quite a bit in terms of what the Bears stated was a definite NEED in this year’s draft.

I think he will start.

That leaves the SS position and Chris Harris has just been brought in at the position with a contract extension and option in 2011. Harris has had success in the system and was one of the better SS in the NFL the past couple seasons while in Carolina.

That leaves Manning as a substitution and SP/T player.

There are several teams in need of a FS/SS in the NFL, including the Dallas Cowboys and Jacksonville Jaguars.

I would test the waters. I think that’s what he will do. I think many teams will be wondering was it the movement from position-to-position or is it that he just couldn’t play. I don’t think the verdict is out on the latter.

Semper Fi

by ChicagoMarine on Apr 30, 2010 2:55 PM CDT reply actions

We Still Need Manning

He has blinding speed which is why we drafted him in the first place. He will also be on the field in the Nickle Defense. I think it is too early to pull the plug on D. Manning.

by Gesiakob on Apr 30, 2010 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions

You missed one thing ......

….. he is a good nickle back and that makes him a valuable player in our system . Plus he is a great return man . So we need him as much as he needs us at this point . ( Comment directed toward ChicagoMarine )

As for Anderson he signed and thats great and all but will he ever play anywhere near the way he played in his rookie year ? If so I say keep him , if not trade him for an O-lineman or a pick . I mean if he can just be more consistent I’d be OK with him .

by MidWayMonster54 on Apr 30, 2010 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions

What team

is going to trade a starting guard for Anderson at this point in the off-season? The best they could hope for is a backup, which won’t help solve the O-line problems.

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by propheteer on Apr 30, 2010 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Depends on the team . The Cards are ....

…. going to start Faneca at Deuce Lutui’s spot which makes him availble for a trade . They need a situational pass rusher and Anderson fits that mold . Deuce would be a starter for us and the Cards would get the pass rusher they need .

by MidWayMonster54 on Apr 30, 2010 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Bad trade

How much of difference is there between Lutui and Beekman? PFF has Beek rated slightly higher, and that’s without the luxury of getting all the reps in practice plus starting.

Total snaps-

Lutui- 1051
Beekman- 285

It’s not enough to warrant trading away someone who should thrive in passing situations playing opposite of Peppers. Anderson is primed for a breakout season. He played much better down the stretch, and seems to have better awareness vs the run.

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by propheteer on Apr 30, 2010 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Its a little hard to get accurate ....

…. numbers when theres such a snap differential . And the Cards were a pass first team and Deuce looked solid in pass protection . With Tice’s coaching that kid could be good for us .

by MidWayMonster54 on Apr 30, 2010 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm sure he could

but again, how much better than Beekman? Anderson is worth more than the difference between them, if there is one at all.

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by propheteer on Apr 30, 2010 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions

And you missed the more OBVIOUS thing, my friend...

… It’s up to MANNING to decide if he wants to sign and get into camp or wait until June 1st.

Of course the Bears would like to keep Manning on roster for all the reasons you listed, but that doesn’t make Manning any thing more than a backup safety when he CLEARLY believes he has the talent and skill to be a starter in the NFL.

With the need being great for a safety in the NFL, I can certainly see the Cowboys making a play for Manning if he chooses to test the waters.

At this point, its up to Manning…

… Not the Bears.

Semper Fi

by ChicagoMarine on May 1, 2010 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions

I Agree

But if you were Manning and were under appreciated on your kick returning ability alone would you not test the market? I mean maybe there is a team out there that would pay me 2.2 or 2.5 Million. It’s all part of the business side of football.

by Gesiakob on May 1, 2010 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions

We agree about Peppers...

his reputation alone will command more then just a single blocker. Harris has a lot to prove. Since late in ‘06, he’s been mediocre at best. He hasn’t commanded a double team since then. If he continues to suck at DT, he will negate much of the Peppers effect. Anderson/Izzy will be a fine oppositional DE to Peppers. The big worry is what do the Bears do if Harris does suck and Izzy is called in to take the majority of his snaps at 3-tech. That leaves Peppers and Anderson to man the DE spots. Wootten (sp.) may not actually be healthy, or good for that matter. Gilbert hasn’t impressed and I doubt Melton makes the 53-man roster. Harris is the lynch pin of this defense and no one knows if he can be more than just a warm body anymore.

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by LostInSTL on Apr 30, 2010 6:31 PM CDT reply actions

Do you actually watch the games?

Since late in ‘06, he’s been mediocre at best. He hasn’t commanded a double team since then.

If you think that Harris doesn’t get double teamed every single game, you don’t watch the games. If you think he hasn’t been double teamed since 06 your just delusional.

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by runningman on May 4, 2010 7:07 AM CDT up reply actions

I'd say

On the whole he been a bit better than an average DT… and it’s all predicated on his health. Games where his legs haven’t been right he’s been below average, but last year he had a few games where he looked like the old Tommie.

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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on May 4, 2010 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions