Weird that he passed his physical with flying colors and is instantly practicing without limitations ... doesn't sound like an injury to me. I don't question the guy's desire - he played pretty well last year. It might have been just an excuse-fest from Tampa to get rid of a guy they just plain didn...

Boris13c wrote:

Greg Olsen is not, and never was, a TE - at least a complete TE. He was just a big, average WR. He was a terrible blocker, had marginal hands, and had zero hops - which means he doesn't benefit from his size. He is advertised as having speed, but never outran anyone for the endzone. And he rarely if...

Sanz showed up on ST's and made plays on the field as a WR too. IDK how you would keep a 6th WR who didn't make an impact on ST's, as Sanz will get very little playing time as a WR. If the other WR's would have shown something on ST's he probably wouldn't have made the team. The fact that he will g...

I think we have to recognize that they see a lot in practice that we don't, in the limited preseason play we witness.

I think we can have cake/eat cake here, if Allen makes it to the PS. Isn't that right?

Biggs doesn't announce Bear cuts - he's just one of million journalists.

I forgot about Hardin. No reason to be a smartass about it.

Pretty sure Phil didn't say Clutts was going to be cut - that was just know-nothings speculating. Emery doesn't say anything. All the announced cuts to date have been spot on, so I imagine the Clutts to be cut news was also. Just great that he works so hard to add even hopefully meaningless upgrade...

Atogwe injured? Has to be... he's never been the same player since his 2009 injury.. Yeah... I know he's been dinged, and didn't play full time last year. I always thought it was his wing though - not his wheels. Personally, if his legs are healthy I'd rather have someone like him than the bottom o...

Pretty sure Phil didn't say Clutts was going to be cut - that was just know-nothings speculating.

Yes - it will be ERod and Adams ... it was them in the preseason. They will still have a guy blocking in the backfield - there's no question. But it will just be someone who isn't as good (at least at that). not sold kyle makes the roster yet... Good point - it will be ERod then. And god bless Jay ...

Yes - it will be ERod and Adams ... it was them in the preseason. They will still have a guy blocking in the backfield - there's no question. But it will just be someone who isn't as good (at least at that).

Atogwe injured? Has to be...

lol

The reason FB is diminished in the NFL is simply because most teams have moved to get more versatile guys to play that role, and often call them TEs. Same role - different name. That's what Clutts was - not a classic fullback. So call Clutts an Hback, and your semantical question is answered.

I guess you're right - but I didn't think the team would wait until mid-season to use that. To me, strategically, it makes more sense at this time of the year - if you have a team solid enough from top to bottom to the point where you need 54 or more roster slots or you lose somebody really good. Th...

lol Wtf? I'd love the move unless he just can't play, always been an Okoye fan since his college days. Just seems so strange how this is all happening with him. wow just getting stranger now, esp with him being injured,,[/quote] I believe they can IR him temporarily under the new rule after 9/4, an...

Early in my vote-eligible life I leaned Republican. The party then proceeded to, year by year, make me embarassed to admit I leaned that way. I dont consider myself "belonging" to either party but I can say with certainty that the Republican ticket is much more retarded today, given the t...

Bearvengers wrote:

Bears Whiskey Nut wrote:Clutts was just traded to the Texans for a CB.

source? who's the cb?

Dude... look around in a few other threads before posting.

Bears Whiskey Nut wrote:Clutts lead blocking for Foster and Tate. Yikes! Don't want to face that run game.

Nobody here was saying that about Forte and Bush ... but they should have been saying that. I wouldn't harp on it so much, if I didn't think it was going to matter pretty much at some point.

HurricaneBear wrote:Brad Biggs ‏@BradBiggs

#Bears have traded FB Tyler Clutts to #Texans for CB Sherrick McManis per @McClain_on_NFL

Geez... what are they going to do with all those cornerbacks?

Texans = smarter than the Bears... at least in this case.

Yeah - and it is pretty stupid for a team that wants to establish the run for play action. But play action is more effective in 3WR 1TE 1RB IMO. If we have to run it outta 2WR 1TE 1FB 1RB it is one less of a option IMO. Why? If you want someone to think you're going to run, having a FB back there t...

Bears Whiskey Nut wrote:

SixFifteen wrote:
Highly doubt either one signs w another team

Maybe the Broncos will sign him when they figure out what they have with Hanie.

GREAT point!

Given the new IR rule, the Bears can designate him as their IR player who can return later in the season. This is really, really good, in my opinion. I don't mind if they're over-paying him a bit... this is a "win now" situation.

Josh McCown to be released. Not sure I understand that... I'd feel a lot better with him on the roster. I thought he helped himself last night? Look at it this way - he's still on the "54 man roster"... which means he won't be suited up, but if Cutler or Campbell get injured, they'll have...

Db i know youre anti sanzenbacher ever since training camp last year when you were on the kris adams bandwagon, but i think hes making it. I can understand being unimpressed with his play last year (too many drops, esp for someine whose hands were supposed to be a strength) but i think his spot is ...

I think Summers is a great prospect - but he slipped a bit after that first practice game, and started looking really green. I don't think anyone wants him out there playing for them this year... so I now think he will make it to the PS.

I just hear it was Booker - who I think I preferred just slightly... although Allen did look pretty good too. I'm guessing they hope Allen makes it to the PS.

It really shouldn't be a surprise when people do something stupid - yet I remain surprised.

Yeah - and it is pretty stupid for a team that wants to establish the run for play action.