The Way-Too Early, Chicago Bears 53 Man Roster Thread

by The Kaiser on Jul 18, 2010 1:58 AM CDT

What the hell....I'm bored.

Quarterbacks (2):
Jay Cutler, Caleb Hanie.

(There may be some out there who believe the Bears will go with 3 QBs this year. To them I say: No way--unless we go out and sign a veteran. Giving a roster spot to Dan Lefevour would be a complete waste in my opinion. If Cutler gets hurt, you can bet your money will be looking for a Vet immediately anyway. Lefevour is not a risk of getting picked up off the practice squad and so that is where he should spend this year.)

Running backs (4):
Matt Forte, Chester Taylor, Garrett Wolfe, Harvey Unga

(Folks will take biggest issue methinks with this Unga selection but we need a power back and if he can deliver on ST, I think he is a better fit for Martz's offense. Lacking blocking experience is an issue but Manumaleuna fills a gap here thus making the FB position expendable. Moreover, Unga is a draft pick-- Minor and Belle were both UFAs, that still accounts fro something in Jerry's world I think)

Fullbacks:
(0)

Wide receivers (6):
Devin Aromashodu, Earl Bennett, Rashied Davis, Devin Hester, Juaquin Iglesias, Johnny Knox.

Tight ends (4): Desmond Clark, Kellen Davis, Brandon Manumaleuna, Greg Olsen.

Offensive linemen (8):
Josh Beekman, Roberto Garza, Olin Kreutz, Lance Louis, Frank Omiyale, Johan Asiata, Kevin Shaffer, Chris Williams.

Total Offense: 24

Defensive linemen (9): Anthony Adams, Mark Anderson, Julius Peppers, Jarron Gilbert, Tommie Harris, Marcus Harrison, Israel Idonije, Corey Wooten, Matt Toeaina.

Linebackers (7): Lance Briggs, Hunter Hillenmeyer, Nick Roach, Pisa Tinoisamoa, Brian Urlacher, Tim Shaw, Brian Iwuh

Cornerbacks (5): Zackary Bowman, Corey Graham, Tim Jennings, Charles Tillman, Woodney Turrene

Safeties (5): Major Wright, Josh Bullocks, Danieal Manning, Chris Harris, Craig Steltz.

Total Defense: 26

Specialists (3): Robbie Gould, Patrick Mannelly, Brad Maynard.

Here's your 8 man practice squad:

1. Dan Lefevour (QB)
2. Will Taufou (FB)
3. J'marcus Webb (OT)
4. Vince Vance or Levi Horn (OL) (think that Levi has the advantage but still too early to say)
5. Joshua Moore (CB)
6. Henry Melton (DL)(assuming he's eligible)
7. Kevin Malast or Matt Mayberry (LB)
8. Open for a pickup from another team's cut list

And here are your notable veteran cuts:

- D.J. Moore
(Probably another controversial call but I have to believe we have enough depth at Nickel with Graham, Jennings and Manning if needed. Turrene is getting better and getting good reviews and his size and speed make him a better back-up to Bowman/Tillman out on the corners. I suppose DJ could stick if the Bears cut LB Iwuh and go with 6 CBs instead of 5 and 6 LBs instead of 7. He'll have to adjust his attitude from last year and start making plays in camp and preseason)

- Khalil Bell (Unga seems a better option and frankly so does Wolfe who makes great ST Contributions-- he gets hurt a lot too.)

- A Afalava ( It's him or Bullocks at this point. I think the Bears like Steltz too much. I believe the Bears go with Bullocks who is actually not that old or that expensive. It surprising to see this rookie sensation fall so far so fast actually. He never did anything really bad, just never did anything good either. Starting almost every game may have been a curse as well because he never got chance to prove his value on ST which is the only thing now that might ensure him a roster spot.

- Eddie Williams

- James Marten (if he get's cut again, he may be selling cars soon)

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I think you're a bit off....

…..then again it’s to early.
I believe Webb is gonna either make the roster or “redshirt.”
I also don’t see the reason for M. Toeaia.
Also either J. Moore or DJ Moore is gonna make the roster
I think Afalava has T. Palomalu(sp) potential but that’s just me. (Needs to work on hands and if only he had more speed lol.)

by Rick2334 on Jul 18, 2010 12:34 PM CDT reply actions

Well...

I don’t think Webb will make the roster at this point but perhaps he’ll step up in camp. My sense is that he has a long way to go and therefore is a good PS candidate. By Redshirt I guess you mean he’ll end up on the injury report—I suppose that is an option if the Bears are really concerned he’ll get picked off the PS but I don’t see that as a real threat.

Toeaina made the roster last year and there have been no new additions at the DT spot so unless his play drops off, I’m not sure why he wouldn’t make it again unless the Bears give up on Gilbert and/or they go with only 8 DL players.

As for the Moore boys— maybe they will and maybe they won’t but with the way things are going now, Turrene is outplaying them. Josh Moore is a perfect candidate for the PS and if DJ Moore improves enough, I suppose he could get either Toeaina’s or Iwuh’s spot..

by The Kaiser on Jul 18, 2010 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm pretty much onboard with your choices at this point, but...

I think this might be the year that finally sees Rashied move on. I just think that the WR position will be so important in this offense that one of the younger, less expensive options has a good chance of sticking. That, obviously, is assuming that one of those guys steps up during training camp and pre-season. I know there will be a lot of people that will go on and on about his ST abilities, but I really don’t think he’s “Steve Tasker” level and one of the younger guys, who has more upside as a WR can move into that spot.

I also think Bell might beat out Wolfe for one of the RB spots just on the basis of what you brough up, tendency to get injured.

by BearFan611 on Jul 18, 2010 5:59 PM CDT reply actions

I'm a fan of Rashied Davis

The first person I want to see cut is Bell.

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by Acreman20 on Jul 19, 2010 4:20 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm thinking that it's nearly.......

impossible to project anything about the roster for either line. These guys can do just about nothing at the minicamps. Making a call like Toeaia making the roster and Melton or Webb being on the practice squad is simply impossible, considering that they have not shown the coaches anything as of yet. Unlike receivers and QBs and DBs, who can at least show some things to the coaches in OTAs, the linemen literally cannot prove or disprove anything about themselves until pads come on.

All that being said, I’m pretty OK with this list.

I think your addition of Unga is right on the mark. I think Afalava is gone. Only places I really disagree with are Toeaia, Iwuh, and Turenne.

I think Melton (an Angelo draft pick) will get the nod over Toeaia if he shows progress from last season simply because he has Angelo Draft Cred.

I don’t see Iwuh making the roster unless he can prove he can contribute in some way to the linebacking corps. He’s another Tim Shaw, And I don’t see the Bears keeping two of them, nor do I see them rewarding Shaw’s beautiful special teams effort last season with a pink slip.

And I know that Turenne is getting a lot of support around here, and for good reason. I would like to see him make the roster, myself. But again, I think that it will come down to Angelo Draft Cred. The Moore’s have it and Turenne doesn’t. Are the Bears willing to give up on DJ Moore after one season? I have my doubts. I see the Bears carrying 6 corners into the season, especially given their history. And I see DJ and Josh replacing Turenne. I wouldn’t mind seeing the Bears “redshirt” Josh Moore in order to keep Turenne as well.

Overall, I think your idea of what the 53 an roster will look like is about as good as it’s gonna get before the pads have come on.

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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Jul 18, 2010 8:11 PM CDT reply actions

I would

Much rather see Iwuh make the squad than either Toeania or Melton to be honsest. Iwuh is a proven ST’s player. Neither Toeania nor Melton has proven they can even be that, though Melton is entering his second season. I believe Iwuh is an equal to Shaw a. nd having both of them as ST’s standouts and LB depth is a definitive addition to this team. Turenne has been improving, according to observers, and I personally like him but I’ll take Lovie’s judgement on a defensive player over mine. It’s obvious he likes D.J. Moore and despite Turenne being more physical, I personally like the athletic abitlities little Moore has shown.

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by Acreman20 on Jul 19, 2010 4:29 AM CDT up reply actions

Not bad, but.....

I dont see them putting LeFevour on the practice squad. I also dont think Kellen Davis makes it. I do agree with you having Woodney Turrene beating out DJ Moore for a roster spot though.

by IndyBearsFan88 on Jul 22, 2010 12:41 PM CDT reply actions