Bears entertaining trade offers for TE Martellus Bennett

[Nick80]

Didn't Bennett have the best season as a Bears TE since like forever last year?

 

[SmellyFoot]

per Schefter

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 1m1 minute ago
Bears entertaining trade offers for Pro Bowl TE Martellus Bennett, per league sources. Bennett wants a new contract in Chicago or anywhere.

Are they relentlessly trying to trade him? If so, he's staying.

 

[PaytonHighstep]

Didn't stop Martellus from putting up more yards than Thomas, did it?

Nope and he contributed to 7 less wins putting up those number too

 

[MrOuija]

Trade everybody for anything!!!

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

Nope and he contributed to 7 less wins putting up those number too

This is a very troubling post.

 

[Tjodalv]

Nope and he contributed to 7 less wins putting up those number too

So, now wins are determined by TEs?

 

[PaytonHighstep]

This is a very troubling post.

It is. I want players and coaches that win games. If Bennett is a player they feel can help win, fine. If not, ship him out.

 

[pseudonym]

he's coming off a career year, right? (90-916-6) i don't get these mind-games of "voluntary." if it's not voluntary, change the fucking name already. i get that nobody is untouchable, but seriously. oh, i get it Bear Pascoe is his replacement. the rest of our TES are crap. i'd hate to see bennett go.

 

[PaytonHighstep]

So, now wins are determined by TEs?

Well, if you feel he can't be replaced, he should be a major factor in winning games. You agree?

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

It is. I want players and coaches that win games. If Bennett is a player they feel can help win, fine. If not, ship him out.

I meant your logic.

 

[PaytonHighstep]

I meant your logic.

So he didn't contribute to a shitty season? I feel they all did, along with that creeper coach we had.

edit: I guess I feel the Bears have under performed the last 3 seasons. Why is any one player untouchable when it comes to trade rumors?

 

[Tjodalv]

Well, if you feel he can't be replaced, he should be a major factor in winning games. You agree?

So your argument has moved from "TE may not be a major part of the offense," to "good thing we have a QB like Manning," to "he contributed to 7 less wins," to...I'm not even sure now? Good work man.

Replaced by who? If you'd like to get rid of him at least have some vague (most likely nonsensical as can be evidenced by your other posts) plan to fill that gap.

 

[Smokey Robinson]

he's coming off a career year, right? (90-916-6) i don't get these mind-games of "voluntary." if it's not voluntary, change the fucking name already. i get that nobody is untouchable, but seriously. oh, i get it Bear Pascoe is his replacement. the rest of our TES are crap. i'd hate to see bennett go.

If he is moved it is likely another attempt to change the culture by shipping those unwilling to assimilate. I wouldn't be a fan unless the return was substantial.

 

[Nick80]

I wonder if Jay Cutler thinks the staff are inovative now with this news. He may never throw 15 or more passes in a game again at this rate.

lolzzzzz

 

[Midway Fields]

Trade everybody for anything!!!

calm down bearnut.

 

[PaytonHighstep]

So your argument has moved from "TE may not be a major part of the offense," to "good thing we have a QB like Manning," to "he contributed to 7 less wins," to...I'm not even sure now? Good work man.

Replaced by who? If you'd like to get rid of him at least have some vague (most likely nonsensical as can be evidenced by your other posts) plan to fill that gap.

My argument is, I think Bennett has real value in a weak TE class. Why not take offers for him? Why is he untouchable in some posters opinion? I was replying to your comments specifically and in no way do I feel we have a QB that can run an offense like Denver. I don't even feel the Bears offense this season will resemble Denver's even if the Bears kept everyone. I'm not sure they allow Jay to throw the ball more than 20-25 times / game. IMO, if the Bears are more ball control, you don't need a receiving TE like Bennett. It would be wasted money. Go get some value for him and fill other needs on this roster, save some money and get younger.

Sorry for the confusion.

 

[payton 34ever]

I wonder if Jay Cutler thinks the staff are inovative now with this news. He may never throw 15 or more passes in a game again at this rate.

lolzzzzz

It's quite simple: get rid of all receiving targets = Jay can't throw any interceptions. Unless he fumbles a snap, we've got it made, I tell ya!

 

[AHSIllini32]

People losing their minds over this is just hilarious to me. Get your shit together or the Bears are going to try and get something of value for you. I think Bennett is a good player but if the FO and staff feel he isn't a fit or is a distraction then I'm going to trust their judgement.

 

[Nick80]

People losing their minds over this is just hilarious to me. Get your shit together or the Bears are going to try and get something of value for you. I think Bennett is a good player but if the FO and staff feel he isn't a fit or is a distraction then I'm going to trust their judgement.

Your sig is offensive and if we get rid of Bennett then it will look even worse.

 

[NCChiFan]

If only Jay Cutler hadn't thrown him the ball so much, this wouldn't be a problem... Damn Cutler.