Update: Bears sign CB Marcus Cooper

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Even after signing Prince Amukamara, the #Bears still remain focused on CB's. Had Marcus Cooper in for a visit last PM. Darius Butler today
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Darius Butler is allegedly marketing himself as a free agent Safety now. So he and Cooper coming in tandem could be a possibility. Personally I'd really like to have Cooper here in Chicago.

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Hey Cubby! Welcome aboard. And yeah, I read the safety thing, too. Interesting.
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I like Cooper. Bit of a late bloomer. I don't know about Butler though...don't see a need for another 30yr old safety.
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Sounds like Pace hedging his bets again, like we did signing Ball and Porter in the same year.
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Not really sure why Pace wouldn't go after a younger, ascending safety like TJ McDonald.

Two 30+ safeties? He's kinda going against his own philosophy.
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Cooper signs w/ Bears.
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It's getting to be a crowded room...even more so if they add one more in the draft.
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Leads me to believe (assuming the draft a guy) Porter/Fuller are gone and Cooper/Banks are competing for the same spot.
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Ditka4Prez08 wrote:Not really sure why Pace wouldn't go after a younger, ascending safety like TJ McDonald.

Two 30+ safeties? He's kinda going against his own philosophy.
I think Pace speaks out both sides of his mouth. I don't take into account anything he says. He speaks like a politician. That can be good, but just don't hang on his words.
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Great signing! Love it! 3 new starters in the defensive backfield make for a very good FA haul! (If only we had scooped up Calais Campbell too)
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Last year we started the season with 13 DBs on the 53, and we currently have 17 on the roster. Meanwhile we have 5 OLBs (we need 6) and 7 DLs on the roster (we need 6). Lots more changes coming...
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CubbyBear2290 wrote:Darius Butler is allegedly marketing himself as a free agent Safety now. So he and Cooper coming in tandem could be a possibility. Personally I'd really like to have Cooper here in Chicago.

Also, HIIIII guys! I'm new to board here. Was hoping to find a relatively active Chicago Bears forum and looks like I ay have found a place.
Welcome Cubby!! This is a great forum. Great sense of humor. A LOT of Bears knowlege. Non-threatening.

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Seems like he has good size... but didn't this guy get torched repeatedly last year?
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Dornado wrote:Seems like he has good size... but didn't this guy get torched repeatedly last year?
He was better last year but he had trouble when he was in KC.
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He did get torched last year a few times. With Patrick Peterson on the other side I'm sure he was targeted a lot. Good depth signing at worst.
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Amukamara and Cooper are your #1 and #2 based on the contracts and guarantees. I think they probably take a corner in the fist 4 rounds as a hedge to Amukamara. But I don't expect to see Fuller or Porter on the roster come September.
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Porter can see being let go. Maybe Fuller to safety possibly? He played hybrid in college
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I wish they'd give Fuller a real chance but he's probably going to be heavily shopped in the coming months.
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wab wrote:I wish they'd give Fuller a real chance but he's probably going to be heavily shopped in the coming months.
I would be shocked if Fuller sees the field as a Bear this year.
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wab wrote:I wish they'd give Fuller a real chance but he's probably going to be heavily shopped in the coming months.
I would be shocked if Fuller sees the field as a Bear this year.
Yeah something weird was going on with him last year. It shouldn't take over 4 months to come back from a knee scope. Fangio publicly called him out, which can't be a good sign either. I would guess Pace is trying to get something for him, but he probably won't cut him until after the draft.
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wab wrote:I wish they'd give Fuller a real chance but he's probably going to be heavily shopped in the coming months.
I would be shocked if Fuller sees the field as a Bear this year.
Yeah something weird was going on with him last year. It shouldn't take over 4 months to come back from a knee scope. Fangio publicly called him out, which can't be a good sign either. I would guess Pace is trying to get something for him, but he probably won't cut him until after the draft.
I recall Fangio speaking out on Fuller a number of times. I just think Fuller is done here. I personally like the kid and thought he showed a lot of promise his rookie year.

I also echo the motion he should get some reps at safety. I really think he could shine there.
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He absolutely should have been playing at free safety last year but he's definitely gone. The Fox/Pace doghouse has an event horizon!
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Huge deal for CB Marcus Cooper with #Bears: 3 years, $16m, $8m gtd ($6m fully gtd at signing).
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I really hope Donnatell and Fangio have their hands all over these DB moves.
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G08 wrote:I really hope Donnatell and Fangio have their hands all over these DB moves.
Cooper signed in part because he wanted to work with Donatell.
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Cooper was drafted by the Niners when those guys were there.
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Is it sad that I really like this signing more for being able to use "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper" more than the potential the guy has at being a great CB in this system?
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Cooper's letter to Chicago:

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