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Re: 2016 Chicago Bears
By: dallasbear Date: May 18, 2016, 5:26 pm
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Is he blowing smoke? I wonder if Kyle Long also has that right
hand issue.
Sun-Times:
Offensive line: The Bears’ belief in Charles Leno Jr. is
unwavering.
The battles up front will come at left guard and center. The
right side of the line is set with guard Kyle Long and tackle
Bobby Massie.
And Leno is the starting left tackle.
There are doubts about Leno outside Halas Hall, but line coach
Dave Magazu continues to talk about the promise he sees in the
2014 seventh-round pick who became a full-time starter last
season.
“He plays much better on the left than right,” Magazu said. “A
lot of that revolves around some of the things, technically,
being more dominant on his right hand than his left.”
Second-round pick Cody Whitehair might be an emergency option at
tackle, but he’s best-suited at guard, Magazu said.
Leno still has room to develop, too.
“He’s bigger and stronger,” Magazu said. “He’s gained some
weight. If you look at him, you can just tell he’s thicker.”
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Re: 2016 Chicago Bears
By: dallasbear Date: May 18, 2016, 5:28 pm
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Now this guy is definitely blowing smoke.
Sun Times:
Tight end: The Bears are ready to give Khari Lee more playing
time.
The Bears’ belief in Lee was apparent when he was acquired from
the Texans for a 2017 draft pick, even though he went undrafted
last year.
Lee had only one catch for seven yards, but tight ends coach
Frank Smith is eyeing a bigger role for him in his second
season.
The Bears seem to be counting on him after Martellus Bennett was
traded and a thin draft class deterred their attempts to replace
him. Lee’s primary competition is Rob Housler and two undrafted
rookies.
“Khari has done a good job from when we acquired him late in the
preseason,” Smith said. “Primarily, he’s been able to show
blocking, which came to him pretty quickly. But he’s really
worked this offseason on route-running and receiving. He’s made
some good development.”
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Re: 2016 Chicago Bears
By: WshflThinking Date: May 18, 2016, 7:02 pm
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We shall see said the blind man. Now that would really be
something.
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Re: 2016 Chicago Bears
By: boogie Date: May 19, 2016, 8:18 am
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Linebacker Willie Young asked the Bears to trade him last year
around the same time the team was dealing away Jon Bostic and
Jared Allen, but no deal was struck and Young remains with the
Bears heading into the 2016 season.
The stay could extend well beyond this year. Jason Cole of
Bleacher Report and Adam Caplan of ESPN are both reporting that
the Bears and Young are having discussions about a contract
extension.
Young made the move from defensive end to outside linebacker
under defensive coordinator Vic Fangio last season and turned in
30 tackles, 6.5 sacks and an interception while making eight
starts in his 15 appearances in the lineup. He had 5.5 sacks in
the final seven weeks of the season, which could be due to
increased comfort in the lineup or increased distance from his
2014 torn Achilles.
Whatever the reason for the improved play, it appears to have
improved Young’s feelings about staying in Chicago as well. The
Bears already have Lamarr Houston and Pernell McPhee under
contract beyond this season and they drafted Leonard Floyd in
the first round, so they’re pretty well stocked at outside
linebacker at present and it looks like they want to stay that
way.
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Re: 2016 Chicago Bears
By: dallasbear Date: May 19, 2016, 10:25 am
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Well, this is surprising after what happened to Slauson Kind of
surprised that Pace is talking new contract with the 30 year old
Young.
But then again a pass rusher doesn't have to start to be useful,
a guard not so much.
Probably a good move for both parties. Young gets insurance if
he gets injured or if Floyd has a monster year. Bears lock up a
quality pass rusher that is very good against the run and
probably has at least a couple more years left in his tank and
provides future insurance if Floyd flops.
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Re: 2016 Chicago Bears
By: chifaninva Date: May 19, 2016, 11:48 am
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I like the move. Our D should be be somewhat improved. Think
back to a couple of years ago and the Mel tucker D. That'll make
ya ill..
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Re: 2016 Chicago Bears
By: WshflThinking Date: May 19, 2016, 12:38 pm
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I think that's a smart move by the Bears. Besides I doubt Young
had any trade value with his current status. Maybe with a new
contract somebody might give us something of value.
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Re: 2016 Chicago Bears
By: 46 Date: May 19, 2016, 1:14 pm
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Mel Tucker. Thank you for ruining my lunch. Chicago Bear
defense, land of the 50 burgers. Players standing around looking
at a live ball. I remember whining on the old trib board about
how bad our defense was. Hadn't a clue as to what I was talking
about.
Still don't understand the Slauson move. Total WTF as far as I'm
concerned, but then again, I went into total panic mode when
Todd Bell and Al Harris held out. Mine Gott! says I, give them
what they want! Got replaced by
a Dureson and Dent.
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Re: 2016 Chicago Bears
By: dallasbear Date: May 19, 2016, 1:15 pm
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I have to give credit to Pace for getting a draft choice from
Carolina for Jared Allen.
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Re: 2016 Chicago Bears
By: hibernationsuxs Date: May 19, 2016, 7:44 pm
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I probably am reading into it too much. But interesting that
they are trying to extend Young right after they got good look
at Floyd during rookie camp. Maybe does not bode so well for
Floyd?
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