Indy's Ballard upset Bears claim Weatherford

[hebs]

Bears Claim Of Sterling Weatherford Reportedly Upset The Colts

The Chicago Bears made several waiver claims on Wednesday. Sterling Weatherford might've been the most underrated of the bunch.

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GM Ryan Poles sent a message on Wednesday. The Chicago Bears usually never claimed more than two players on waivers during final cuts. That tradition got flipped on its head when they secured six new faces. Most of the buzz surrounded former 1st round offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood and veteran defensive tackle Armon Watts. However, there is also an undercurrent of people claiming they got another steal in Sterling Weatherford.
The rookie was teammates with Bears 5th round pick Dominique Robinson at Miami of Ohio. Across four seasons (36 games) as a safety, he racked up 209 tackles, 10.5 tackles for a loss, three sacks, four interceptions, two forced fumbles, and 19 passes defended. Weatherford had a reputation for being a vocal leader, intelligent, tough, and reliable tackler. There were no glaring holes in his game. Experts had him rated as a likely 4th round pick. So it was surprising that he went undrafted. Part of the stipulation for his arrival in Indianapolis with the Colts was switching to linebacker.
That didn’t seem to bother him. He finished second in the league with 18 tackles during the preseason and added an interception for good measure. It was surprising when the Colts cut him, but apparently, they felt he would end up on their practice squad. Chicago soon destroyed that fantasy. GM Chris Ballard wasn’t happy about it.

Sterling Weatherford must be good if Ballard is angry.​

Many believe the Colts GM is among the best talent evaluators in the entire NFL. When he likes somebody, it is worth taking note of. Poles should know. He worked together with Ballard in Kansas City for years. It says a lot about his own eye for talent that he recognized his friend and colleague might’ve made a mistake. Either way, the rookie couldn’t have fallen into a better situation.
Matt Eberflus is a linebacker specialist. He knows the position better than most. Assistant coach Dave Borgonzi helped develop All-Pro Shaquille Leonard in Indianapolis. If Sterling Weatherford has something to offer, the Bears will find it. He’s got 6’3 size to go along with 4.60 speed. At the very least, he has the makings of a quality backup and special teams stalwart. If he takes to the coaching well, he can become much more.

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[Bearly]

Bears Claim Of Sterling Weatherford Reportedly Upset The Colts

The Chicago Bears made several waiver claims on Wednesday. Sterling Weatherford might've been the most underrated of the bunch.

www.sportsmockery.com

GM Ryan Poles sent a message on Wednesday. The Chicago Bears usually never claimed more than two players on waivers during final cuts. That tradition got flipped on its head when they secured six new faces. Most of the buzz surrounded former 1st round offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood and veteran defensive tackle Armon Watts. However, there is also an undercurrent of people claiming they got another steal in Sterling Weatherford.
The rookie was teammates with Bears 5th round pick Dominique Robinson at Miami of Ohio. Across four seasons (36 games) as a safety, he racked up 209 tackles, 10.5 tackles for a loss, three sacks, four interceptions, two forced fumbles, and 19 passes defended. Weatherford had a reputation for being a vocal leader, intelligent, tough, and reliable tackler. There were no glaring holes in his game. Experts had him rated as a likely 4th round pick. So it was surprising that he went undrafted. Part of the stipulation for his arrival in Indianapolis with the Colts was switching to linebacker.
That didn’t seem to bother him. He finished second in the league with 18 tackles during the preseason and added an interception for good measure. It was surprising when the Colts cut him, but apparently, they felt he would end up on their practice squad. Chicago soon destroyed that fantasy. GM Chris Ballard wasn’t happy about it.

Sterling Weatherford must be good if Ballard is angry.​

Many believe the Colts GM is among the best talent evaluators in the entire NFL. When he likes somebody, it is worth taking note of. Poles should know. He worked together with Ballard in Kansas City for years. It says a lot about his own eye for talent that he recognized his friend and colleague might’ve made a mistake. Either way, the rookie couldn’t have fallen into a better situation.
Matt Eberflus is a linebacker specialist. He knows the position better than most. Assistant coach Dave Borgonzi helped develop All-Pro Shaquille Leonard in Indianapolis. If Sterling Weatherford has something to offer, the Bears will find it. He’s got 6’3 size to go along with 4.60 speed. At the very least, he has the makings of a quality backup and special teams stalwart. If he takes to the coaching well, he can become much more.

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All this drama over a pickup. Has nothing to do with Poles relying on Ballard's aptitude. Ballard rolled the dice like every GM does at the 53and Poles saw a guy on the waiver wire that he liked. Bears have easily had the greatest turnover and roster openings in the league this year and they weren't done.

There's a reason the prognosticators have this team crashing this year and moves like claiming 6 guys of the wire only reinforces their take. Coaching and fit should help things not be that dire but you can understand the doubt when they're all new to their spots as well.

 

[hebs]

Meh... idk about drama... I just see some potential in this kid and he can improve the depth. He could be our next Kwaitkowski!

 

[playthrough2001]

Meh... idk about drama... I just see some potential in this kid and he can improve the depth. He could be our next Kwaitkowski!

He’s considerably more athletic than him. I know you’re poking fun too.

Can Sterling Weatherford be the Colts' Next E.J Speed?

 

[pinkfloydster]

Meh... idk about drama... I just see some potential in this kid and he can improve the depth. He could be our next Kwaitkowski!

He is nothing like Kwiatkowski. He would be the complete opposite of Kwiatkowski as far as strengths go.

 

[UK_STALEY]

He is nothing like Kwiatkowski. He would be the complete opposite of Kwiatkowski as far as strengths go.

Is he white? Does he try really hard? Then he’s the new Kwiatkowski

 

[Mikeropod]

Is he white? Does he try really hard? Then he’s the new Kwiatkowski

With a name like Sterling....but honestly this kid can cover TEs and WRs - he has very good range.

 

[Bust]

Is he white? Does he try really hard? Then he’s the new Kwiatkowski

speaking of white guys. Did you notice the NFL is stock full of whitey's at the tight end position?

 

[ZenBear34]

Sportsmockery...why anyone reads this click bait nonsense is beyond me.

 

[UK_STALEY]

speaking of white guys. Did you notice the NFL is stock full of whitey's at the tight end position?

Fuck yeah! World beaters like Colt Kermit and Jasper Horseshead, guarantee they make the all-lunchpail team

 

[hebs]

Sportsmockery...why anyone reads this click bait nonsense is beyond me.

Anytime you'd like to create your own threads and provide your own sources for Bears news, we would ALL appreciate it.

Otherwise... you get what you get.

 

[UK_STALEY]

With a name like Sterling....but honestly this kid can cover TEs and WRs - he has very good range.

Ooh yeah, like a fucking AM radio mate

 

[Bust]

Fuck yeah! World beaters like Colt Kermit and Jasper Horseshead, guarantee they make the all-lunchpail team

WOW! Bears could have had Kittle but Pace snagged Adam Shaheen <another white guy tight end> in the 2nd.

 

[modo]

That means we have two try hard white guy linebackers.......

 

[Bust]

That means we have two try hard white guy linebackers.......

I was watching the Chicago Sky playoff game last night and noticed 3 of the 5 starters for the Sky are <white>. Meeseman, Vandersloot and Quigley.

Hmmmmmm

<it's a sign>

 

[UK_STALEY]

WOW! Bears could have had Kittle but Pace snagged Adam Shaheen <another white guy tight end> in the 2nd.

Now we know why Poles is freeing up all that cap space

 

[UK_STALEY]

That means we have two try hard white guy linebackers.......


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This is like a real life version of that Rudy movie!! Halcyon days gentlemen

 

[Wild_x_Card]

Physically and Athletically he compares to Kyle Hamilton but actually had some better agility numbers.

 

[Marley's Liberality]

he always seemed to pop up as the best available in my mock drafts this year

I'm just glad we are stocking up on Miami of Ohio players.

 

[modo]

I was watching the Chicago Sky playoff game last night and noticed 3 of the 5 starters for the Sky are <white>. Meeseman, Vandersloot and Quigley.

Hmmmmmm

<it's a sign>

Once you go white you know its right....

seriously tho I expect only one of Sanborn or Weatherford to make the roster...Sanborn may go to practice squad.....I expect these guys to contribute to special teams if they are both on roster. I think Weatherford has better upside in the pros as he can lay wood and speed to play safety.