Bears sign CB Donovan Warren to contract
by Dane Noble on Jan 5, 2012 9:29 PM CST
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PrintThe Chicago Bears have inked cornerback Donovan Warren (5'11", 185 lbs) to a contract, according to tweets by Warren. He was surprisingly undrafted in 2010 after a very successful collegiate career for the Michigan Wolverines, and spent time on the Jets, Steelers, and most recently, Lions practice teams.
He will join the Bears secondary with hopes of making an impression on head coach Lovie Smith, who seems to be in a constant process of trying to solidify a unit that has seen its share of challenges over the last few seasons.
- 2007 Freshman All-American (CFN, TSN)
- 2007 Big Ten Defensive Freshman of the Year (TSN)
- 2006 Second Team HS All-American (USA Today, EA Sports)
- 2009 All-Big Ten first-team (media) second-team (coaches)
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Aw, sweet, fresh meat.
How long before he’s the heir apparent according to those over-zealously attached to anything new and different?
Took the 'G' out your waffle, all you got left is your Ego.
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He's our next PRO BOWL CB!!!
He’ll solve all our problems and be a shut down machine!!!!
Or not.
Seriously, I’ll temper any excitement since he’s been bouncing from practice squad to another. Not likely to see him take the field next year but ya never know.
"And furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed."
by TheotherDane on Jan 5, 2012 10:15 PM CST up reply actions
That was friendly sarcasm good sir
But “Warren Island” does have a nice ring to it…..
"And furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed."
Huh?
They’ve signed a player without naming a new GM?
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 5, 2012 9:52 PM CST reply actions
Only seven days after the season to sign players from practice squads
to futures contracts.
I'm a ninja.
Hmm..I can see why they did that
But still, it’s rather strange.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 5, 2012 9:57 PM CST up reply actions
they did this last year too, signing guys like Nick Reed, Tank Tyler, etc. to future contracts
Think the only requirement is 3 years or less NFL experience
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
It's ok
I feel he’s going to be our next pro bowl cornerback!
When I assume, I'm not "making an ass out of u and me"... I'm actually putting u between me and an ass.
You ain't gonna hear that from me any time soon!
Although I’ll also be in bootcamp when most of the whole “FPB” talk starts up…
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 5, 2012 10:38 PM CST up reply actions
Ruskell is acting GM, think he signed him
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
And that's worrisome
Why is Ruskell signing players, when the Bears are looking for new GMs?
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 5, 2012 9:58 PM CST up reply actions
Why are you so freaked out
about them signing a guy who’s probably not going to be anywhere near the roster in the second weekend of September, 2012?
Took the 'G' out your waffle, all you got left is your Ego.
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agree, think he's just competition at DB in Bourbonnais
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
Ehh...it's just strange
Never seen that happen before when a team would sign a player, even if it’s just a camp body, to a contract when they are on an active GM search.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 5, 2012 10:04 PM CST up reply actions
they do this every year
The guys just have to have 3 years or less NFL exp. to be eligible
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
They have to not have been on any team's active roster the previous year to be eligible.
I'm a ninja.
yep maybe it's the PS w/ the 3 yrs. or less requirement
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
Yup
..simly practice competition fodder for the preseason..and ya never know, he could actually turn out to be a fit(1% chance)
no idea, heard Phillips say Ruskell is acting GM when the press conference was on CSN
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
yes he did, that was a question someone asked at the press conf.
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
He said Ruskell would be in charge of scouting (which is no surprise, considering that's Ruskell's job)..
He never said anything remotely close to Ruskell being acting GM.
I'm a ninja.
ok fine
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
Well, to be fair.
Dane is right.
Took the 'G' out your waffle, all you got left is your Ego.
Editor at windycitygridiron.com | @Kev_WCG
ok fine
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
OMG
What are the Bears doing? Why would they sign players that will handcuff the future decisions of the new GM? What if GM X doesn’t like this signing???
When Mike Ditka calculates pi it's decimal representation ends.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jan 5, 2012 10:06 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
Are there any notable players who have gotten their big break after getting plucked of a practice squad in this manner?
White Sox fans need not apply.
by Bears-Cubs Bulls on Jan 5, 2012 10:34 PM CST reply actions
that's a good question
When Mike Ditka calculates pi it's decimal representation ends.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jan 5, 2012 10:45 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
I look forward to hearing about this guy a few times in the offseason and never again once the season starts.
"You have a young group and if they start feeling too good about themselves, that’s not a good thing. So it’s my job not to let them. So probably they will hate me. But that’s OK too. My wife hates me and she’s still married to me." - Mike Tice
Guy looks like he plays physical which I like in a CB
but what can one really tell from college highlights, heck Caleb Hanie has 10 great looking plays on his you tube glory reel from his days at Colorado State.
White Sox fans need not apply.
by Bears-Cubs Bulls on Jan 5, 2012 10:44 PM CST reply actions
hmm
Guess ruskell wants to screw things up while he still has the opportinity :/
by beartopia on Jan 5, 2012 11:48 PM CST via mobile reply actions
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Low bar, eh?
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by Steven Schweickert on Jan 6, 2012 7:51 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
WE DO
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(leaves you hangin')
…
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by Steven Schweickert on Jan 6, 2012 8:35 AM CST up reply actions
I was hoping for the
leave him hanging then self high five
When Mike Ditka calculates pi it's decimal representation ends.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jan 6, 2012 9:06 AM CST up reply actions
Followed by a Diamond Cutter to ThorCo.
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by Steven Schweickert on Jan 6, 2012 9:17 AM CST up reply actions
NICE!
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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jan 6, 2012 9:33 AM CST up reply actions
Diamond Cutter?
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never mind
I caught it
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Hahahahaha
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 6, 2012 10:30 AM CST up reply actions
yessssssss
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I don't hate this signing.
Looks like he’s capable in man coverage, his hands aren’t that great, decent size for a CB (I don’t know of too many bigger than 5-11). Michigan played a really strange 3-3-5 for the bulk of his tenure, but the secondary shouldn’t be much different from the 4-2-5 that the Bears currently practice (Moore is NOT a LB). I’d like to see how he works against similarly-sized WRs like Knox and Bennett before making a good judgement about him.
He's a camp body...
not sure if the Bears are looking at him as a safety prospect. Doesn’t seem to have the best hands or catch-up speed. Seemed to bite on double-moves a bit. Athletically, he seems like he could play the classic zone coverage in Tampa2. He looks like he needs some development in his overall technique, but he might be a fit as a SS.
There's a fine line between stupid...and clever!
This means nothing
Stop acting like this will affect anything they do in the future. What a waste of space!
"I'm sore and I'm pissed off. I'm a baller. I want to feel the leather. I love thumb wars. 6-8 weeks? 6. follow me for healing, Jay Cutler does" - Jaysthumb twitter acct
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