The Bear’s Den: January 26, 2017 - Should Chicago Re-Up OT Mike Adams

The Den will be taking a look at one of the Chicago Bears' 2017 unrestricted free agents (UFA's) and restricted free agents (RFA's) each day until we have knocked out the list.

I will be talking about the player, whether I personally would sign the player and to what contract, and what my best guess the Bears will do with him. Today’s Free Agent is backup offensive tackle Mike Adams.

Adams played in 12 games this season for Chicago, starting 1. Chicago signed him in August and he made the team as a swing tackle, replacing Nick Becton.

According to Lester Wiltfong Jr.’s Sackwatch, Adams had a rough year in limited play, allowing 2.5 sacks (as identified by Lester).

From his bio on the Chicago Bears Website: Adams has started 20-of-41 career contests over three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers (2012-14). In 2014, he was part of an offensive line that paved the way for the NFL's second leading rusher (Le'Veon Bell - 1,361 yards). The Ohio State alum originally joined the Steelers as a second round pick (56th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. Adams missed the entire 2015 season due to a back injury.

Do I want Adams back? Absolutely not. He was beaten like a drum. Ideally I would like to see some serious challengers for both offensive tackle positions to push Charles Leno and Bobbie Massie, with the best of the players winning and the next up being swing tackle. We can do better than Adams.

Do I think the Bears want Adams back? Only as a camp body, at best.

BEAR DOWN, CHICAGO BEARS, BEAR DOWN!!!!

BEARRRSSSS

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Emma: Vic Fangio Committed To Staying With Bears - CBS Chicago - Fangio on Wednesday downplayed reported interest from the 49ers.

Wiederer: Dowell Loggains excited about Jordan Howard's Pro Bowl experience - Chicago Tribune - Bears offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains expressed his pride in rookie running back Jordan Howard getting a chance to play in this weekend’s Pro Bowl.

DRAFT / PROSPECTS / FREE AGENCY

Biggs: Alshon Jeffery's potential makes him pricey, so any deal will be dicey - Chicago Tribune - It seems unlikely Bears will get pre-emptive deal done with Alshon Jeffery to keep their biggest star coming out of contract from reaching free agency.

Fishbain: Former Michigan DT Ryan Glasgow hopes to carry on family tradition in preparation for NFL Draft - Pro Football Weekly - Glasgow's brother Graham, current Lions O-lineman, used 2016 Senior Bowl to boost draft stock.

Mullin: Bears could find answer to tight end need at Senior Bowl - CSN Chicago - The 2017 NFL Draft is loaded with talent at the tight end position, an area where the Bears desperately need to improve on this offseason.

If it weren't for the senior bowl I wouldn't be on da bears

— Kyle (@Ky1eLong) January 25, 2017

Mayer: Fox to make most of rare opportunity - ChicagoBears.com - While John Fox hopes his first time coaching in the Senior Bowl is also his last, the Bears coach intends to make the most of the chance to work with some of the top prospects in the draft.

Perez: Chris Wormley makes strong impression on Day 2 of 2017 Senior Bowl practices - Bears Wire - Several defensive and offensive linemen stood out for the North team at the 2017 Senior Bowl

2017 NFL Mock Draft 1-24-17 - The Sports Bank - It's 2017 NFL mock draft time. Lots of changes as numerous decisions, regarding declaring early, and returning to school have been made recently.

Arthur Arkush & Fishbain: Senior Bowl North Notebook, Day Two, WR Kupp, LB Phillips, RB Hunt stand out in practice - Pro Football Weekly - ECU WR Zay Jones also had another strong day.

Fishbain: Chicago-area O-linemen Dan Feeney, Ethan Pocic working toward NFL Draft at Senior Bowl | Pro Football Weekly - Feeney gets to play for the Bears coaches during the week

Cox: John Fox using Senior Bowl to get to know ‘human element’ of draft prospects - Bears Wire - The on field showing is important, but Chicago Bears head coach John Fox is really trying to get to know the prospects at the Senior Bowl.

Perez: John Fox needs to coach a more intense practice on Day 2 of the 2017 Senior Bowl - Bears Wire - John Fox and the Chicago Bears coached a lackluster first practice at the 2017 Senior Bowl, raising expecations for day two.

Big fellas doing work at North practice 'live' right now. South is next at 3pm CT > all on @nflnetwork and @ESPNU pic.twitter.com/94PkMIQFyA

— Reese's Senior Bowl (@seniorbowl) January 25, 2017

Emma: Pitt QB Nate Peterman Is Out To Impress Bears - CBS Chicago - The top quarterback at the Senior Bowl, Peterman knows he's auditioning for the Bears and others.

Wiederer & Campbell's Halas Hall Pass: Bears begin Senior Bowl evaluations - Chicago Tribune - Dan Wiederer and Rich Campbell on the Bears' Senior Bowl evaluations.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Alper: Mike Zimmer set for another eye surgery - ProFootballTalk - Vikings coach Mike Zimmer missed a December game during the regular season after having surgery to repair a torn retina before returning to the sideline the next week wearing sunglasses and a bandage over the eye. It was the third time that Zimmer had surgery on the eye, but it wasn't the charm. Ken's Note: Best of luck and wishes from us here at WCG for a full and quick recovery for Coach Zimmer.

Smith: Matt Ryan says Tom Brady is his longevity role model - ProFootballTalk - Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is 31, eight years younger than the other starting quarterback in Super Bowl LI, New England's Tom Brady. Ryan wants to emulate Brady by continuing to play at an MVP level for as long as Brady has.

Florio: Dolphins failed to follow concussion protocol with Matt Moore - ProFootballTalk - The NFL and NFL Players Association finally have identified a violation of the in-game concussion protocol. The penalty is . . . a somewhat strongly worded letter.

Schilken: Super Bowl LI prop bets, What color hoodie will Bill Belichick wear? Will 'Deflategate' be mentioned? - Chicago Tribune - What color hoodie will Bill Belichick wear during Super Bowl LI? When will the word "Deflategate" be uttered for the first time during the Fox broadcast of the game? Who will be the heaviest and tallest players to score a touchdown? Will Fox broadcaster Joe Buck be sporting any facial hair? And...

Florio: Matt Slauson says some Chargers have "false enthusiasm" about move - ProFootballTalk - The Chargers are moving to Los Angeles, whether the players or anyone else like it or not. Chargers guard Matt Slauson believes that some of his teammates don't like it -- but that they're acting like they do.

KNOW THY ENEMY

Reisman: Do you believe there is an NFL officiating conspiracy? - Pride Of Detroit - Do you wear a tinfoil hat with pride?

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