Chicago Bears Over-30 Club

by Dane Noble on Feb 11, 2011 1:00 PM CST in Roster Analysis

It has been noted all season long, especially in the last few weeks, how young of a team the Packers have assembled. It's also not a far-fetched idea that they will continue to have significant success, due to that young nucleus that they have.

We've also discussed how the Bears will need to make some serious moves if they are to keep pace with the Pack, so for a moment, let's shift gears. Let's take a look at the players on the Bears roster that are over 30 years old. The ones noted with an asterisk have been in the league 10+ years:

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A few of those players are likely not going to be on our roster next season, but there are some significant names on that list. Free agency has been kind to the Bears for the last couple of years, but it may be time to start stockpiling some good football players in the Draft as well.

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We need to get young

But with our draft history I don’t know how quickly that will happen. If we can have a couple consecutive successful drafts we’ll be golden.

Jay Cutler is still my quarterback.

by Sam Householder on Feb 11, 2011 1:33 PM CST reply actions

The defense is particularly old

but I think they have a couple of years of production left in them. It should be enough time to reload the talent and still have success in the meantime, provided Angelo doesn’t muck up the draft too much.

by NorthSideBearsFan on Feb 11, 2011 1:41 PM CST reply actions

We need to add depth and youth on defense

While we are fine for another season or so, we need to be preparing for when those guys aren’t around. Look how long it took us to replace Mike Brown because we didn’t have a quality replacement.

I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.

by Topher Doll on Feb 11, 2011 2:11 PM CST reply actions

Hey man, I thought you were a Bronco’s fan. But yes we need some youth on defense, and it’s going to be hard to replace MB.

by transylvanian bear on Feb 11, 2011 3:00 PM CST up reply actions

I am

But I also grew up watching the Bears. Mostly I just like talking about football in general. Urlacher will be hard to replace, but the sooner we start looking, the easier it will be to do.

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by Topher Doll on Feb 12, 2011 11:42 AM CST up reply actions

Don't count PatMan and Maynard.

I get the feeling that the LS and the P can basically play forever in this league, especially with the new rules this year about not lining up over the LS in kicking formations.

I’m actually surprised at how much O and how little D there is on that list. I mean, aside from the obvious stars on this team (lach, Pep, Briggs), looks like our players are mostly on the right side of 30. How old is Peanut? I thought he was pushing 32 or something like that. I’m kinda surprised to see Izzy and Adams on there, but remember that they don’t have the kind of NFL wear that most players do at their age.

Wow, our OL is old. 2 starters and a valuable swing on the wrong side? Well, we know we need OL, and I’m kinda in the hoarding mentality about that area right now. Grab as many as possible, and see what shakes out, contract be dammed.

Please keep Dez Clark. Please get rid of Manu. I’ve been begging for a year for this…

by Doshi on Feb 11, 2011 2:24 PM CST reply actions

Tillman will be 30 in less than 2 weeks.

by Dane Noble on Feb 11, 2011 2:33 PM CST up reply actions

Angelo is in a tough situation, because he needs to protect his investment (Cutler) with young O-lineman.

At the same time he needs the draft to stock pile some building blocks on that defense.

by Dominique Blanton on Feb 11, 2011 2:24 PM CST reply actions

Well, if he hadn’t made a habit out of messing up so badly. I mean, both our 3-rounders from last year are no longer with the team. Bleh.

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by Spongie on Feb 12, 2011 5:55 AM CST up reply actions

We have some prospects at DE and tackle, but we need corners, some LB , and for safety the jury is still out on Major Wright.

by transylvanian bear on Feb 11, 2011 3:03 PM CST reply actions

OL will need upgrade first.

by transylvanian bear on Feb 11, 2011 3:05 PM CST reply actions

JAURON

who’s who on the bears roster. how many players where picked when jauron was the hc and are still there.

by stepeo on Feb 12, 2011 12:31 AM CST reply actions

30+

Start by getting rid of Collins. Bring back Orton as a back up. he might light a fire under Cutler. And keep Hanie as a 3rd stringer unless he can get a good chance to start somewhere else. All 3 are good QBs, and should compete to start. big mistake letting LeFevour go.

by ArthurAZ on Feb 15, 2011 12:42 PM CST reply actions