Chicago Bears welcome two and give two their walking papers

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Aug 18, 2010 4:30 PM CDT in Breaking News

SAN DIEGO - AUGUST 14: Goodbye Mayberry, good job on the 5 preseason tackles.. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

The Bears made four roster moves today, signing two and springing two. With the Caleb Hanie injury (and the Dan LeFevour poor play) it was necessary to get some QB insurance for the next few weeks. Matt Gutierrez signed today as did defensive back Aaron Webster.

To make room on the roster they sent offensive guard Vince Vance (such a porn name) and linebacker Matt Mayberry packing. Local kid Mayberry should end up on the Bears IR once he clears waivers, as per Brad Biggs.

Rookie undrafted free agent Webster started his career earlier this off-season with the Texans. He's a warm camp body.

Gutierrez spent 2007 and 2008 employed by the Patriots (so he's gotta be good right) before being claimed off waivers by the Chiefs in August 2009. For more on Gutierrez, hit up chicagobears.com. I'm sure he'll get some mop up duty against the Raiders this weekend.

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Damn

I was looking forward to seeing if Mayberry had eniugh to at least make PS. Very athletic kid.

WILDCARD BITCHES!!! YEEEEHHHAAAAA!!!!!

by Acreman20 on Aug 18, 2010 4:36 PM CDT reply actions

As was I. I hope he gets a chance with the Bears in the future.

If Mike Ditka punched you in the face, you'd have to fight off the urge to thank him.

by Ditkavsworld on Aug 19, 2010 8:20 AM CDT up reply actions

If that were to happen it'd likely be due to an injury. I'll pass, If he has what it takes he'll find another team.

by BigGeorgeTX on Aug 19, 2010 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions

2 insignificant, yet necessary moves

good call on the porn name.

Mayberry looked like a Jr. version of Hillenmeyer.

I wonder if Gutierrez plays well enough to challenge LeFevour for the #3 job? Or conversely, if LeFevour plays bad enough for us to render himself practice squad material. I think LeFevour will be allright, but I wouldn’t consider him a lock to make the regular season roster.

by MakeHalasProud on Aug 18, 2010 4:42 PM CDT reply actions

Lefevour didnt get much help

The WR Matthews dropped what? 3 or 4 passes?
i thought he would of been cut

by Bear Lovin 21 on Aug 18, 2010 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions

I concur

& Matthews will deffinintely be getting cut before too long.

by MakeHalasProud on Aug 18, 2010 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions

One thing is for sure

JA seems to relish his draft picks, especially when they’re in their rookie year and a QB. He’ll make the roster cause someone will snatch him up on waivers.

"In order to have a winner, the team must have a feeling of unity; every player must put the team first- ahead of personal glory" - motivational sign at Halas Hall.

by propheteer on Aug 18, 2010 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions

poor play? He is a 6th round rookie.........

……..He had no blocking…………Everyone dropped passes……I’m not sure if that counts as poor play…..

Is it me,or do the Packers really suck???

by I love football! on Aug 18, 2010 4:49 PM CDT reply actions

Slow release, poor mechanics, a weak arm and leading receivers into their deaths didn't help him......

He’s a project player. It’s not like the Bears planned on him playing anytime soon, so I’m willing to give the kid a break.

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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 18, 2010 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions

So in three years...

He’ll be the Orton to Jay’s Grossman?

Oh no he didn’t…

by Steven Schweickert on Aug 19, 2010 8:50 AM CDT up reply actions

Exactly

Slow release, poor mechanics, a weak arm and leading receivers into their deaths didn’t help him……

In the 8th grade Mike Ditka won his school's Science Fair with a model of a working volcano. There were 17 other working volcano's made that day, but only one named Mount Ditka.

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Aug 19, 2010 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions

That sucks Mayberry got injured

I really like him. I think that given some time he might be able to develop into at the very least a good special teams guy / backup LB. You gotta love his speed.

by IndyBearsFan88 on Aug 18, 2010 7:49 PM CDT reply actions

Has anyone heard from Scott?

I’m watching the preseason game tonight, so not entirely sure if he saw some mop-up duty.

"In order to have a winner, the team must have a feeling of unity; every player must put the team first- ahead of personal glory" - motivational sign at Halas Hall.

by propheteer on Aug 18, 2010 9:03 PM CDT reply actions

Yea he was in at the end of the third I think . Kid looked ........

……. good , but you can see he’s a work in progress .

" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson

by MidWayMonster54 on Aug 18, 2010 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions

I saw him in there

from the start of the second half. He looked pretty good versus the run. He’s a massive guy for a safety. I hope they can keep him on the practice squad this year.

"In order to have a winner, the team must have a feeling of unity; every player must put the team first- ahead of personal glory" - motivational sign at Halas Hall.

by propheteer on Aug 19, 2010 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions

maybe

gutierrez may be a pretty good pickup… hes a big young kid 26 6 4 230 should be interesting seeing him in practice a definite consideration for a a number 3 im curious thats for sure

by achilles10 on Aug 18, 2010 10:57 PM CDT reply actions

Lance Long [Chiefs receiver] is a better porn star name.

Or…

Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].

I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team, throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.

by JoeCB1991 on Aug 19, 2010 12:54 AM CDT reply actions 5 recs