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WshflThinking

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Re: 2017 Chicago Bears
« Reply #840 on: August 22, 2017, 06:09:13 pm »
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dallasbear

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Re: 2017 Chicago Bears
« Reply #841 on: August 23, 2017, 08:05:37 am »

Nothing to see here folks move along...
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davebear

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Re: 2017 Chicago Bears
« Reply #842 on: August 23, 2017, 11:06:35 am »
So the Bears are working on a big contract extension for Charles Leno.

He's OK but he had a lot of trouble with the Denver DE #91.  I thought they would wait until the end of the year to decide if he's the long term answer.
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Re: 2017 Chicago Bears
« Reply #843 on: August 23, 2017, 11:37:27 am »
Bears close to contract extension with left tackle Charles Leno

Posted by Darin Gantt on August 23, 2017, 12:11 PM EDT
 
The Bears are trying to stabilize their ofensive line for their quarterbacks of now and the future, and they extended the blind-side protector Wednesday.
A league source tells PFT the Bears are close to a contract extension with left tackle Charles Leno.

The deal is reportedly worth $38 million over four years, with $21.5 million in guarantees.

Leno has become a solid piece for the Bears, who have invested in free agents Bobby Massie and Josh Sitton the last two offseasons in an effort to shore up their front line.
The former seventh-round pick from Boise State was entering the final year of his rookie deal.
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WshflThinking

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Re: 2017 Chicago Bears
« Reply #844 on: August 23, 2017, 12:32:23 pm »
The best I can say about Leno is he has been a loyal soldier and should have a new contract. The question is how good is he really. And that certainly wouldn't preclude the Bears from drafting an OT in the first round next year. After all you want to improve your line for the future and you need depth. I see Massie as a bigger problem than Leno
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dallasbear

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Re: 2017 Chicago Bears
« Reply #845 on: August 23, 2017, 01:19:08 pm »

You'd like to have all-pros at every position especially at the key positions like LT.  Leno is not in that class but he's a very solid guy.

I wish I had the PFF stats to see how he grades out in comparison to other lineman, but I don't.  I do know he only gave up 4.5 sacks in 16 games he started and had 6 penalties.  Not bad.  And the Bears O-line as a whole  pass protected very well last season and we know they run blocked as evident from Howard's 1300 plus yards.

If you don't re-sign him he could become a FA after this season, which means you may have to dedicate resources to find another LT, which isn't easy. 

Now if the planets align and there's a blue chip LT available when we draft AND he is head and shoulders better than any available corner, safety, OLB, WR, or DE then by all means draft him but signing Leno gives you some flexibility to draft/sign other positions of need.

Next up - Akeem Hicks.

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dallasbear

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Re: 2017 Chicago Bears
« Reply #846 on: August 23, 2017, 01:22:41 pm »

As for Massie.  Absolutely horrid the first month of the season.  But then he talked to somebody who straightened him out and he was very solid the rest of the way. 

15 starts/4 sacks/3 penalties.  Again, I'd like to see the grade as I don't know how many hurries he gave up, but I think we're OK at RT. 

Keep an eye on him though once the season starts...RTs are much easier to replace than the LTs.
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Jackiejokeman

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Re: 2017 Chicago Bears
« Reply #847 on: August 23, 2017, 04:23:09 pm »



 Waiting to see how things turn out in the Cleveland game ...


 because so far it hasn't been according to script.  :D


 WAIT ... wait a minute ... we have a DEFENSE ??


 AND ... and ... and ... and ... AN OFFENSE ???


 Let's not get too far ahead of ourselves !  ::)   ???


 I hope we're wrong.  ;D
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Re: 2017 Chicago Bears
« Reply #848 on: August 23, 2017, 04:26:16 pm »



 I hope we are wrong in thinking we could be losers.


 When we could be bad asss motherfuuckers.


 Time.
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Re: 2017 Chicago Bears
« Reply #849 on: August 23, 2017, 05:57:28 pm »
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Re: 2017 Chicago Bears
« Reply #850 on: August 23, 2017, 07:30:59 pm »
down here in the wilds of Tn, I thought I heard on sirius 88 that he would start the game.  Yes? no?
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dallasbear

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Re: 2017 Chicago Bears
« Reply #851 on: August 23, 2017, 07:42:33 pm »

Trubisky will start...the second half.

Got to hope the Titans keep their first stringers in.
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Re: 2017 Chicago Bears
« Reply #852 on: August 23, 2017, 08:15:44 pm »
Ah. Old ears. Thx. saw where Leno got pd.  38 mil/4 yrs I think.  Good for him.  Not bad for a 7th rounder. Hope he keeps it up and gets better.
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WshflThinking

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Re: 2017 Chicago Bears
« Reply #853 on: August 25, 2017, 08:38:47 am »
This has got my curiosity up. Cant wait for Sunday to see it:

http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/high-hopes-bears-expect-good-things-from-comfortable-mitch-trubisky/

Good things happen when teammates have your back.
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dallasbear

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Re: 2017 Chicago Bears
« Reply #854 on: August 25, 2017, 09:01:54 am »

I'm not worried about Trubisky - he'll get his shot.  I'm not envious of the coaches having to make decisions between playing Glennon and Trubisky.  Glennon has only thrown 11 passes over the last 2 seasons - none in 2015.  And he's played about 3/4 of a game in the preseason - he needs all the reps he can get, especially with a new offense/team.

If Glennon comes out Sunday and plays lights out - it's his job week 1, but if he struggles...

Anyway, the guy I'm more worried about is our rookie TE Shaheen.  I'd like to see more of what he can do - not overly impressed so far.  Not as much as the media has been.
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