The Chicago Bears May Look to Free Agency for a Guard. They Won't be the Only Ones.
by Just Dave on Jun 15, 2011 1:00 PM CDT
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PrintFirst off, a somewhat reluctant tip of the helmet to PSDB's for the idea for this post. Just doing my job. Secondly, the link to the story this is based on can be found here. Thirdest, if you think the Bears will look to free agency to pick up a guard you're probably not alone. There is talent available. But guard could be a high demand, high price position. Take a look at why after the jump.
As the article discussed, not many guards were taken in the draft in 2011. It wasn't a particularly great draft for the guard position. That means that teams that need talent at the position (*cough* Bears *cough*) will be looking towards free agency to address the issue. And should 4 and 5 year players become free agents there is plenty of talent to be taken.
The quality of four- and five-year players is excellent: Justin Blalockand Harvey Dahl of the Falcons would enter the market, as well as Davin Joseph (Tampa Bay), Deuce Lutui (Arizona),Daryn Colledge (Green Bay) and Marshal Yanda (Baltimore).
The supply is there but so is the demand. With guys like Logan Mankins getting the franchise tag (with a salary equal to the average of the top 5 paid offensive linemen) the bar for salaries for these free agents becomes quite high.
Get ready to see a few guards sign seven-year deals with $10-15 million in signing bonuses and a four-year average salary close to $8 million.
The Bears might be active in free agency, maybe even actively seeking one of the guards mentioned, but will they pony up? Will the Bears pay big money for a big name? They did it with Peppers but that's at Angelo's pet position. Will they do the same for the O-line? Your thoughts?
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I'm hoping for Blalock
He’s been solid for Atlanta and having him on our side should pay dividends starting Week 1. He won’t command as much attention as Harvey Dahl so there’s a good chance we could get him for a decent amount. Plus we specifically need a left guard real bad, trying to shoehorn Chris Williams and Garza in there was not working.
I’d be happy with either Atlanta guard, though, as their a big part of the reason Matt Ryan looked way better than he actually was.
Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent - Salvor Hardin
Your exactly rite
They cant give both guys huge contracts to go along with Matt Ryans contract and Michael Turner and Roddy White etc.
by IndyBearsFan88 on Jun 15, 2011 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Davin Joseph is an RFA with ...
… a first rounder & a third rounder hung around his neck . So I think he may not be in play for us . Heres a L I N K to the info .
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Jun 15, 2011 1:28 PM CDT reply actions
Deuce has also been ...
… hung with an RFA tag . Though his is only worth a second rounder . L I N K to the info .
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Jun 15, 2011 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
All in all I think we'll come away from this FA with a solid Guard
For all his short comings JA has had a decent track record for FA O-Linemen. Up until Orlando Pace that is.
I want a Guard
Who can block…(yeah i said it)
'Don't believe in you who believe in me and don't believe in me who believes in you, but believe in you who believe in yourself'
You set a pretty high bar.
Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.
I'd kinda like to see ...
… Webb kicked inside and we sign Ryan Harris to man the RT spot .
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Jun 15, 2011 1:56 PM CDT reply actions
It was hard enough getting him accustomed to RT
Lets just keep him there and let him grow, he doesn’t strike me as someone you’d describe as a “quick learner”. Plus I’m hoping in 2012 we see a giant sized right side with Webb at RT and Herman Johnson at RG.
Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent - Salvor Hardin
by badsamaritan on Jun 15, 2011 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
If Herman Johnson is gonna start anywhere I think its gonna be on the left
I dont see him suplanting Garza
by IndyBearsFan88 on Jun 15, 2011 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Webb is too tall
You don’t want someone that tall on the inside (usually).
by Digs D-League on Jun 15, 2011 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
What about Robert Gallery?
I know he’s not a flashy big name guy but from everything I’ve read he’s been adequate at worst while playing LG and at this point adequate would be an improvement. Plus he would provide a veteran presence next to either J’Marcus or Carimi and he fits the mold of a Tice Lineman.
Poll nominees
How are these guys any better than Chris Williams? I keed I keed.
by boondock_saint812 on Jun 15, 2011 2:46 PM CDT reply actions
They're healthy?
"No I'm not going to 'limber up'. You ever see a lion stretching before it takes down a gazelle?"
any two of the above
. "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental."
--Doug Plank
Reluctant tip?
Come on Dave, that’s uncalled for! I earned that helmet tip!
by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Jun 15, 2011 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Reluctant tip because I should have got that post myself if I'd have been doing my job.
As you eluded to in your post. Hence the second comment, just doing my job. And I stated “somewhat” reluctant. Full and flamboyant helmet tip for the idea. Hell, I’ll rec this comment. You so sensitive baby!
Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.
Allude. Allude.
Oh, you’ve missed it :-D
Cosmis: JESUS LORD IN HEAVEN DANIEAL MANNING JUST KILLED A MAN
Fantastic.
Honest mistake. I learned a new word today. Thanks.
Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.
This might be useful as a basis for a (Just) Dave post!
Cosmis: JESUS LORD IN HEAVEN DANIEAL MANNING JUST KILLED A MAN
In all fairness..
I suggested that certain idea on the FA guards would be better than putting up Greg Jennings highlights, which was a slight to Dane more than a slight to you. Anything Bears related would have been better than those highlights. Don’t worry, I wasn’t really concerned that you said reluctant either.
by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Jun 15, 2011 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes.
Any of them.
ALL of them.
Especially if one can play Center.
We need all of the help we can get down there.
I like Justin Blalock as he would be a perfect fit as a LG in our system
What I hope for in FA is when the CBA is signed the 4 year rule returns, thus allowing players such as Carl Nicks and Logan Mankins to be declared eligible for UFA status. The reason I point that out is because even though they signed tags they signed tags when the NFL anticipated on the return of the 6 year rule, that was the current rule in place when the players signed their tags. If the 4 year rule returns then the tags of those players should be tossed out as those were tags that were done before the new theoretical CBA.
But if otherwise Justin Blalock would be my choice.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jun 16, 2011 12:56 PM CDT reply actions
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