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Why isn't he?
There is a difference between not making the Pro Bowl and not being a starting calibre OT.
Why isn't he?
There is a difference between not making the Pro Bowl and not being a starting calibre OT.
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Here's one analyst opinion about Leno (from Roto)...
"Leno graded 63rd among 76 qualified pass blockers in PFF's offensive tackle ratings. Ideally, Leno would return as a starter at guard or as the Bears' swing tackle. Chicago needs offensive line help -- in addition to a serious injection of defensive talent -- in the upcoming offseason."
So, you know, this doesn't really cut it a "starting caliber LT" material, at least IMO.
"Leno graded 63rd among 76 qualified pass blockers in PFF's offensive tackle ratings. Ideally, Leno would return as a starter at guard or as the Bears' swing tackle. Chicago needs offensive line help -- in addition to a serious injection of defensive talent -- in the upcoming offseason."
So, you know, this doesn't really cut it a "starting caliber LT" material, at least IMO.
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I think the reason stems from teams that run 3-4
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Once again, the troll never fails to amaze me. I will ask my source to be 1000% accurate down to the penny. Heaven forbid that the deal gets done for 8 million because I will be called out for being a fraud.
Anyhow, I guess Math is easy for you because English definitely iz not dawg "Math are hard" How is hard Math??
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Pace is obviously showing restraint when it comes to spending free agency $. I'm assuming he's thinking there will be some quality players cut before, during and after training camp he may be interested in signing.
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It also makes no sense to get ridiculous money wise on the d-line when it's the strongest position in the draft.
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schefter and trevathan just started following Hicks on twitter.
Hicks to Chicago confirmed?
Hicks to Chicago confirmed?
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Some mean median and mode context sure would be helpful here.
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Well...we need elite level (high draft pick or real dollars) at LT, QB, RB, DE, OLB, S, and Corner in the next year or two. Until most of those happens, we suck, and we might even be sitting on some cap dollars.
Personally, I would have shed the 16 on the dominant penetrating DE. With QB/LT still in limbo....I don't know. I need more before I feel good about us. A safety and left tackle and maybe I could be a believer. couple DE's.
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Doug Moore @DMooreNFL 54s54 seconds ago
It sounds like, for the time-being (as long as he is in CHI), Akiem Hicks has put #Lions & #Patriots on back-burner to negotiate w/ #Bears.
It sounds like, for the time-being (as long as he is in CHI), Akiem Hicks has put #Lions & #Patriots on back-burner to negotiate w/ #Bears.
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You list our weaknesses, yes there are more than 1. I think Pace knows they need to be upgraded as well but realistically he can only do so much during this off-season.
I would think at least 3 of those positions get addressed with solid solutions before the season begins. Every team has holes to fill. What I like about Pace is he is filling our holes with value signings. It always seemed like Angelo and emery never had money to do anything around training camp.
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Too bad Terrence Knighton is not in the mix.
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Why do you keep bringing up Knighton? He is out of shape and below average, which is why the Bears passed on him last year and why Washington passed on him this offseason.
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I see a bit of a trend with Pace and it probably stems from his days as a pro scout. All of his "bigger" signings over the last two off seasons have came from winning organizations and they all have an Edge to them.
That is not a coincidence. Winners breed winning. It's a smart strategy when trying to inject a culture change.
That is not a coincidence. Winners breed winning. It's a smart strategy when trying to inject a culture change.
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DT Akiem Hicks has agreed to a 2-year deal with the #Bears.
Welcome to #Chicago, @The_Dream99! ?
Welcome to #Chicago, @The_Dream99! ?
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Big signing at a needed position. Let's see who else brings in. Hicks is an upgrade over Jenkins.
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Time to get a safety.
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Would you look at that. My source and I were right, THREE DAYS AGO. From now on, please call me ChicagoLunchboxFL.
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I'm going with ChicagoTupacFL