Free Agency Rumors and Discussion

[BearsFan51]

The Bears interest in Jackson was probably to drive up the price. I can't see them making a move to spend stupid money on a player like that. Jackson is a great talent but not worth the money for this team.

 

[Enasic]

The early numbers on Malik Jackson are 6 years 90 million/40 guaranteed

No way Pace could stay on the dance floor. That is a huge commitment.

Yep. Wouldn't want him at that price. Have fun Jacksonville, Malik!

 

[WindyCity]

Akiem Hicks seems to be the Bears next target on the DL.

 

[Matt2012]

Aaron Leming ‏@AaronLemingNFL 31s32 seconds ago
Outside of Trevathan, the biggest nametied to the #Bears looks to be DL Akiem Hicks. Pace has history & will come much cheaper than Jackson.

 

[JoSeCuERvO]

Im hoping for Trevathan and Jenkins instead. Those are some major areas of need

 

[da_bears6]

Of course the Bears are picking too late to get Buckner.

Goldman - Hicks - Buckner. Would have been a really fun front to watch play together.

 

[WindyCity]

Incognito back to the Bills.

 

[Rise]

If the packers get forte and Bennett which then propels them to another Super Bowl Pace is an abysmal failure unless he creates a 3/4 year dynasty.

 

[FireFox]

Yep. Wouldn't want him at that price. Have fun Jacksonville, Malik!

Jacksonville is a dirty, crappy city.

 

[ZenBear34]

The early numbers on Malik Jackson are 6 years 90 million/40 guaranteed

No way Pace could stay on the dance floor. That is a huge commitment.

Especially for a player who isn't that good. I don't know how he became the prize of free agency but kudos to his agent. I have a strong suspicion he was more a product of that defense then he was the driving force behind it. The kind of signing that, in a couple years, will look baffling.

 

[fatbeard]

Of course the Bears are picking too late to get Buckner.

Goldman - Hicks - Buckner. Would have been a really fun front to watch play together.

I wouldn't be so sure; IMO Buckner has been over-projected to date. Guys like Mayock who've been hyping him also said Timmy Jernigan was a top five pick...

 

[Enasic]

Jacksonville is a dirty, crappy city.

Exactly. I don't blame him for taking the money but man...crap city and crap team.

 

[BearsFan51]

Im hoping for Trevathan and Jenkins instead. Those are some major areas of need

Which much rather have Trevathan and then ignore Ragland in the draft.

 

[ZenBear34]

I wouldn't be so sure; IMO Buckner has been over-projected to date.

It's such a weak draft class at the top, I don't see anyway he gets out of the top 10. Think there's a good chance he goes before Bosa. He's a much better prospect then Armstead was coming out last year.

 

[dabears70]

I mean he'll certainly be retired by 35, he can spend as much time wherever he wants after that. If he can, he's going to a contender, in my opinion. The Patriots make a lot of sense from both sides.

Yeah i think he'll be either a Patriot or unfortunately a Packer.

 

[bamainatlanta]

So it's looking like Trevathan, Hicks, a corner and an OL of sorts

 

[ZenBear34]

Any word on DBs for the Bears? I've heard Jeremy Lane and Patrick Robinson but they're more depth then locked in starters. Wonder if the plan is front 7 in free agency and DBs in the draft.

 

[dabears70]

Man, that would suck. Was the risk when we let him go though.

I'd be scared to see Forte and M.Bennett with the Packers and A.Rodgers.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

Of course the Bears are picking too late to get Buckner.

Goldman - Hicks - Buckner. Would have been a really fun front to watch play together.

Plenty of good players in round 1 or 2 other than Buckner.

 

[ob1force]

Jason Cole ‏@JasonColeBR 4m4 minutes ago

With DL Malik Jackson headed to #Jaguars, expect #Broncos to make a serious run at #Cardinals RT Bobby Massie.

Rand Getlin ‏@Rand_Getlin 50s51 seconds ago

Going to be busy for #Jets DT Damon Harrison. Multiple teams competing to land his first visit. They know it'll put them in pole position.

^heard Titans were front runners.