Bears sign RB Travis Homer

[wab]

[wab]

Well that was fast.

[The Cooler King]

Not quite what I had in mind when I demanded a signing to cheer me up.

[wab]

Not quite what I had in mind when I demanded a signing to cheer me up.

HEY YOU ASKED

[wab]

He’s basically a more fumbly Herbert

[docc]

Cheaper by a little than Monty ? nope...nope...nope..

[HurricaneBear]

That's 4.5million total not per year right? Please tell me that's total

[wab]

That's 4.5million total not per year right? Please tell me that's total

Total

[UOK]

This is Ebner’s replacement, I imagine.

[HisRoyalSweetness]

83 carries for 453 yards and 1 TD
52 catches for 464 yards and 2 TD
... in 4 seasons!
... playing for the Seahawks!

Homer?
Instead of Monty?

[thunderspirit]

This is Ebner’s replacement, I imagine.

721 career special teams snaps suggests this assessment is correct.

[crueltyabc]

Oh. Ok

[The Cooler King]

I mean it's fine. Not every signing is gonna be sexy. Looks like Seattle actually used him fairly frequently as a back on pass plays. So if Herbert can't improve pass pro or receiving he's an option.

Right now Fields is our best short yardage back, which tbf, might be fine, but I'd like to see him takes less blows as a runner.

[Arkansasbear]

I suppose we will Monty’s replacement via the draft

[mmmc_35]

Not exactly what I was thinking at the RB position

[UOK]

Bears are gonna trade back into round one to get Bijan.

[HisRoyalSweetness]

Right now Fields is our best short yardage back, which tbf, might be fine, but I'd like to see him takes less blows as a runner.

Let's hope the league doesn't outlaw the Eagles' "rugby scrum" QB sneaks then.

[VA_Mountain_Bear]

He's ok if being signed to be the 3rd, but underwhelming if he's supposed to compete for the #1 slot.

[karhu]

He'll compete with Ebner. We'll be paying him about what we paid Ryan Griffin last year. That's how big a deal this is.

Herbert + Chase Brown [I almost wrote "rookie," but we all know who it's going to be] + Homer. Looks fine to me. Not great, but fine.

[The Kaiser]

Darrynton Evans was an FA, no? So this is your RB3 and assume Evans isn't resigned.

Scouting Report Overview:

"Run to daylight" back who excels as an outside runner with clear paths to follow. While he can make tacklers miss, his lack of vision sometimes takes him to trafficked areas when optimal routes are available. He's a little undersized, but runs big and he already possesses NFL-level toughness in pass protection. Homer has his flaws, but he's a smooth athlete with a chance to outplay his draft slotting. His value as a punt gunner and third-down option gives him a chance for early reps right out of the gate.

Evans was making $1M per year and Homer makes $2M. He was in a stacked RB room in Seattle. I'm fine with this and think he offers good depth.

[The Cooler King]

Darrynton Evans was an FA, no? So this is your RB3 and assume Evans isn't resigned.

Scouting Report Overview:

"Run to daylight" back who excels as an outside runner with clear paths to follow. While he can make tacklers miss, his lack of vision sometimes takes him to trafficked areas when optimal routes are available. He's a little undersized, but runs big and he already possesses NFL-level toughness in pass protection. Homer has his flaws, but he's a smooth athlete with a chance to outplay his draft slotting. His value as a punt gunner and third-down option gives him a chance for early reps right out of the gate.

Evans was making $1M per year and Homer makes $2M. He was in a stacked RB room in Seattle. I'm fine with this and think he offers good depth.

For some reason I though Evans was a EFRA guy. But he's a RFA guy. So yea, he's a FA.

But yea I doubt he has a big market and I'd take him back over what I saw in Ebner. But throw a rookie in mix too.

[thunderspirit]

He'll compete with Ebner. We'll be paying him about what we paid Ryan Griffin last year. That's how big a deal this is.

Herbert + Chase Brown [I almost wrote "rookie," but we all know who it's going to be] + Homer. Looks fine to me. Not great, but fine.

I'm not convinced it'll be Brown, but I'm willing to bet a nickel it'll be someone who played in the Senior Bowl, whether Brown or Hull or someone else.

[karhu]

He'll compete with Ebner. We'll be paying him about what we paid Ryan Griffin last year. That's how big a deal this is.

Herbert + Chase Brown [I almost wrote "rookie," but we all know who it's going to be] + Homer. Looks fine to me. Not great, but fine.

I'm not convinced it'll be Brown, but I'm willing to bet a nickel it'll be someone who played in the Senior Bowl, whether Brown or Hull or someone else.

Yeah, that was just a nod to the fact that for three months, everyone here seemed to be mocking Brown with our fifth-rounder.

[bearsoldier]

Not quite what I had in mind when I demanded a signing to cheer me up.

Exactly the same feeling for me too. Poles must really feel comfortable with Herbert.

[IE]

Insta-reactiont that this is the replacement for Monty is understandable, I guess - with uncertainty around it. But Homer was signed for ST and emergencies only. Homer is one of the best ST cover guys in the league, is my understanding.

[dave99]

Bears are gonna trade back into round one to get Bijan.

I am hoping for double duce in the 7th:
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[IE]

Bears are gonna trade back into round one to get Bijan.

I am hoping for double duce in the 7th:
[video][/video]

He IS Tarik Cohen.

[dplank]

Poles is out to prove to the world that he knows exactly how to build a 3 win team. A very cap efficient 3 win team!

[Moriarty]

Nothing wrong with him. He could probably even stand to take on a larger role.

although
a) I liked Evans. I thought they made a really nice free find there.
b) Everyone's about the same size and style. No power guy currently.

[wab]

Nothing wrong with him. He could probably even stand to take on a larger role.

although
a) I liked Evans. I thought they made a really nice free find there.
b) Everyone's about the same size and style. No power guy currently.

Wonder if Blasingame will factor in there?