From WR to DB signs.

by DaBears33 on Jan 3, 2012 9:43 AM CST

Overall my opinion on drafting Michael Floyd has changed. Floyd is to high value to be able to fall down to the 19th pick. But WR isn’t just the only position that needs to be fixed. There is OL, QB, HB, DL, LB, CB, and S. Pretty much nearly every position needs to have a new addition added to it. Here are my opinions on who should be signed.

First option: Grab Brandon Carr (CB), Marques Colston (WR), Pierre Garcon, and a cheaper value OL man.

Charles Tillman isn't getting any younger so we need to find a replacement. Carr is young and can be placed on the other side of Tillman until Tillman starts to decline. Also did anyone else watch Carr in the Broncos vs Chiefs game? Carr was playing some good football.

Vincent Jackson has been a favorite with a lot of people but my opinion the Bears should sign Marques Colston or Dwayne Bowe. Pierre Garcon would be a pretty good #2 option in the WR corps and would be a welcome FA addition for the Bears. Brandon Keith will be available in the FA and he would be an upgrade to Lance Louis. Keith could possibly start at LT but I wouldn't hold my breath on it.

Another option is: Marques Colston (WR), new OL man, and Terrell Thomas (CB).

Marques Colston has everything that makes Jay Cutler comfortable. As long as Jay Cutler is comfortable then the Bears are going to win games.

J'Marcus Webb has been fine but definitely not starting worthy. The Bears have found a new possible Guard in Edwin Williams so all the Bears really need is a new Tackle and possibly a new Center. For Tackle there is only one name that I see which is Demetrius Bell. My opinion sign Bell and the Bears will have a somewhat solid line with Demetrius Bell (LT), Chris Williams (LG), Roberto Garza or Chris Spencer (C), Edwin Williams (RG), and Gabe Carimi (RT).

Terrell Thomas has been out for the whole year and with Prince Amukamara having a great year Thomas will most likely become a free agent. Within the 2009 and 2010 season’s Thomas had a combine total of ten interceptions and 5 forced fumbles. Thomas is great at performing turnovers which Is exactly what the Bears look for. Thomas is a perfect fit for the Chicago Bears.

For all the other positions there are tons of talented guys that will be free agents and also lie within the draft. But I do have to say do not let Brandon Meriweather go. Meriweather has some kind of talent within him. That pro bowler he once was couldn't of just gone away in such a young player. You never know if that inner pro bowler will come back out and even until then Meriweather is a decent back-up safety.

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Also yes, when I heard the Bears fired Jerry Angelo in the middle of writing this I literally screamed like a little girl because I was so happy.

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No no no and an even bigger no to Braylon Edwards. He's a younger version of Roy Williams. He's a wasted talent who doesn't produce yet acts as if he does.

You want a solid #2 then the Bears should sign Malcom Floyd, who’s been beasting in these last few games for the Chargers. Then you’d have Colston, Floyd and Bennett in the slot. That’s a pretty damn good receiving corps right there.

by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 10:18 AM CST reply actions

^ This.

I also like the Thomas and Bell thoughts.

by myronaiii on Jan 3, 2012 1:47 PM CST up reply actions

Floyd has motivation and production issues.

by Shuggs on Jan 3, 2012 5:49 PM CST up reply actions

What? Floyd doesn't have motivation issues because he is a good receiver, who went undrafted and worked his butt off to get on the active roster after spending seasons on their P.S

His production is good for a #2 because that’s what he is. Also the biggest knock on him is ability to stay healthy. If anyone on that team has motivation and production issues, it’s VJax

by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 5:53 PM CST up reply actions

What I see is a 30 year old that can't get better and has produced numbers similar to the underdeveloped

Knox. His motivation is an issue because he is not getting pro bowl or sub pro bowl numbers with Gates, LT—for a large part of his career—and Jackson taking pressure away. Put any of the Bears receivers across from that talent and they’d do similarly or even better. I do not want a guy that we have plenty of in Knox, Hester and Bennett.

by Shuggs on Jan 3, 2012 6:13 PM CST up reply actions

Very close to what I just finished writing too, player wise

Colston or Wayne would be my WR addition for 2012, unless Garcon hits real FA too. Bowe would come after those three for me. Bell at LT would be a priority for me, and I’d look at a Guard in FA too. Terrell Thomas would be a very nice 2nd CB.

I have a very strong bad feeling about Floyd, but I can’t pin it onto tape or anything at the moment. I think Blackmon is going to be an instant impact receiver, and that Alshon Jeffrey has a higher ceiling than Floyd. I think that Blackmon and Jeffrey have the best ball skills in the draft, and if we can move around to get either and pair them with an above mentioned veteran WR, our weakness becomes a strength overnight.

"just as Gary Fencik will go down as the last person to catch a Joe Namath pass, Wootton will be remembered in NFL history as the last player to sack Brett Favre." - John "Moon" Mullin

by Brendan Hess on Jan 3, 2012 10:36 AM CST reply actions

Agreed about Blackmon and Jeffrey. They both just beasted in their bowl games while Floyd was meh

by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 10:54 AM CST up reply actions

People will be surprised to see how much one's stock can fall after a bad bowl game

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 6:25 PM CST up reply actions

If you had asked me before the season I'd have wanted either V Jax or Colston.

But I would now kinda like to see Bowe come to the Bears. He’s proven he can be a playmaker with no one at QB and has great ability after the catch, whereas both Colston and V Jax can completely vanish with good QBs throwing to them. Also, both Colston and V Jax seem to always miss some time with injuries. Between the two of them I’d like V Jax. Wayne would be down the list for me due to his age. Edwards has a case of the dropsies as bad or worse than Roy Williams, so ending up with him would probably just make me angry.

by timoteo1312 on Jan 3, 2012 11:32 AM CST reply actions

I agree

Bowe is a certifiable Beast. He is also in his prime. I think him and Cutler would be a perfect fit.

by Hugh Heavens on Jan 4, 2012 1:45 PM CST up reply actions

The only problem with Bowe is the alligator arms.

Bowe has some serious skills and if he can some how cut the habit of them alligator arms then he will be a top WR. But the last type of WR I want is a guy like Roy Williams, Consistently drops the ball and does a ton of showboating when he does complete a pass.

"You can’t process me with a normal brain." - Charlie Sheen

by DaBears33 on Jan 4, 2012 8:38 PM CST up reply actions

i'm not sure if you're trying to write an opinion article

or provide an analysis on possible signings. Also, I think you have great content, but it is very difficult to read your articles due to grammar errors and rough/wordy writing. Your content is fine, but you need to work on getting your point across smoother. It was very frustrating to keep reading at times due to all the grammar mistakes.

by Nih1lus on Jan 3, 2012 12:53 PM CST reply actions

I will read my past 5 articles I have posted to see what kind of mistakes I have made and will try to learn from them.

"You can’t process me with a normal brain." - Charlie Sheen

by DaBears33 on Jan 4, 2012 8:42 PM CST up reply actions

I think the Bears O-Line is in good shape going forward

Webb was doing a really nice job pass protecting most of the season’s second half prior to Week 17. He’s just 23, he’s a monster, and fairly athletic. I think you gotta give him at least one more year, and hope it turns into a lot more. Carimi was looking good. Chris Williams and Edwin Williams looked good. Garza and Spencer were not only serviceable but can play multiple positions. One of Lance Louis or Levi Horn should be able to be the 3rd tackle. It’s a young, huge line that’s had its struggles, but I think there’s still a lot of room for it to grow.

If there’s a free agent I want, I hope it’s a young pass-rushing DE (Mincey, Bennett). Idonije just wasn’t generating enough pressure, and that’s gotta happen with Peppers and a bunch of talented DT pass rushers besides him. There are some stud WRs in the draft, and I hope the new GM adds depth to the linebacker and secondary positions with the other picks.

by YaoPau on Jan 3, 2012 5:27 PM CST reply actions

A bit overly generous in your take on Webb

he was at best inconsistently good. Ye4s, there is a possibility he will evolve into a legit LTR, but the Bears would be fools to assume he will and not get an LT this off season

I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren

by lookingdeadred on Jan 3, 2012 7:03 PM CST up reply actions

Before the Week 17 game

he’d given up two sacks total in the previous eight games. For a small-school 23 year old who’s 6’8" 350, I think that’s about as good as the Bears could’ve expected. And if you start him as a rookie and second year guy, why bring in a veteran in year 3? If he disappoints again, Chris Williams has done a decent job at LT before, and Carimi is an option. I’d rather go that route than spend money on an established LT where there are glaring holes to fill.

by YaoPau on Jan 3, 2012 8:07 PM CST up reply actions

*when

by YaoPau on Jan 3, 2012 8:07 PM CST up reply actions

Yes, he looks good for stretches

and then he looks like a fish out of water.

If he tanks (a good possibility based on his inconsistent performance this year) they have no solid back up plan. CWilliams? In a word, no. Carimi? Dubious. He has not shown he can handle the less demanding RT spot,plus how good will his bum knee be? They need to get a LT.

I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren

by lookingdeadred on Jan 4, 2012 8:00 AM CST up reply actions

CWilliams did a nice job at LT filling in for Pace in '09

PFF gave him a 0 or positive grade in all 5 games, with an overall +3.7 rating. He gave up just 2 total sacks and 0 additional qb hits. Then he had one bad game against Detroit to start the 2010 season (lots of pressure given up, just 1 sack though…) and never got another shot.

CWilliams has always graded out as a decent pass blocker and below average run blocker. I guess he’s done a good enough job at guard, but I really don’t see why people are down on him at LT. That’s what the Bears drafted him to be, and overall I’d say he’s performed better than Webb at that position, and probably close to league average.

by YaoPau on Jan 4, 2012 1:45 PM CST up reply actions

CWilliams had more problems at LT than success

while he has found himself at LG. Let him stay there and build on the successes he has had.

BTW, saying he outperformed Webb is hardly an endorsement.

I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren

by lookingdeadred on Jan 4, 2012 4:01 PM CST up reply actions

You're cherry picking here

I don’t remember CWilliams being especially good at LT either, but the Bears were 4-7 and their season was over when he took over for Pace, so there’s a possible cause for overlooking his play. 5/6 average or above average games according to PFF tells me he didn’t have more problems at LT than success. His playing better than Webb isn’t an endorsement as much as it’s evidence that the Bears have other options if Webb doesn’t meet expectations.

by YaoPau on Jan 4, 2012 4:57 PM CST up reply actions

That he lost the LT job should be an indicator that he was having problems

Yes, technically CWilliams is another option at LT, so, too, are Louis and Gate68, but the Bears hopefully are aspiring for better. CWilliams was playing better at LG than he did at LT, so leave him there and get a LT.

I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren

by lookingdeadred on Jan 4, 2012 5:01 PM CST up reply actions

Garcon is a #1 in the making

Good size, great speed, good route running, young, and best of all, HANDS!

I’m still a major advocate of Vincent Jackson, as I feel he is the top receiver of this FA class. But, another player to consider is Malcom Floyd. He too has all the makings of an eventual #1 type receiver. My gut feeling is the Bear will still be playing some form of the air coryell, but now the options at receiver can open up since Mike Martz is gone.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 6:23 PM CST reply actions