Looks like we got Michael Bennett

[Colonel_Buendia]

Michael Bennett - DL - Seahawks
According to the Chicago Tribune, DE Michael Bennett has emerged as the Bears' "top target" in free agency.
The Bears are in "strong pursuit" of Martellus' brother, and reportedly hope to replace Julius Peppers with Michael at right defensive end. Two club officials told the Tribune they expect Bennett to sign with Chicago "after free agency opens at 3 p.m. (CT) Tuesday." Bears GM Phil Emery has a strong working relationship with agent Drew Rosenhaus, who reps Bennett. It sounds like it's just a matter of time before Bennett is rushing quarterbacks in the Windy City.

If youre a tribune subscriber the full link is here (if anyone could post it that'd be cool)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sport...ael-bennett-spt-0310-20140310,0,3800565.story

 

[EverybodyHatesCutler]

That doesn't mean anything man. All speculation.


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[malcore]

By Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune reporter
9:54 p.m. CDT, March 9, 2014

The Bears' top free-agent target, Michael Bennett, will appear with brother Martellus on Monday morning on NFL Network.

The segment on "NFL AM" is titled "Bro 2 Bro," according to the network, and is planned for recurring spots on Mondays. Before they're asked back, it could become "Teammate 2 Teammate."

More signs point to Bennett being the No. 1 free agent on general manager Phil Emery's want list after the Tribune reported Saturday the Bears were in strong pursuit of the defensive end to re-energize the club's pass rush.

If signed, the Bears would likely plug him in at right end, possibly leading to the departure of Julius Peppers. Officials for three other clubs linked Bennett to the Bears and two said they expect it to happen after free agency opens at 3 p.m. Tuesday. One source said Bennett could visit Halas Hall on Tuesday, but rules of the current negotiating window prohibit such a meeting from being scheduled.

There is plenty of time between now and Tuesday afternoon for things to shift, and the Seahawks would like to bring the 28-year-old back. But the Bears have negotiated a multitude of contracts with agent Drew Rosenhaus and might be poised to strike quickly like they did on the first day of free agency a year ago with left tackle Jermon Bushrod and tight end Martellus Bennett.

The Bears secured two more players Sunday night when they re-signed defensive tackle Nate Collins, who is recovering from a torn ACL, and quarterback Jordan Palmer, who could compete as the backup to Jay Cutler if Josh McCown is not re-signed.

In a perfect world, Emery would find a way to sign a safety and bring back some of his own free agents. But the Bears are expected to be prudent, and things took time a year ago. After Bushrod and Martellus Bennett were signed March 12, the Bears signed 11 players over the next 17 days.

The market for defensive ends took a bit of a jolt Sunday when the Vikings re-signed Everson Griffen to a $42.5 million, five-year contract that includes $20 million guaranteed. How that impacts Bennett and the Bengals' Michael Johnson remains to be seen. Johnson is believed to be a top target of the Buccaneers. Griffen, 26, is two years younger than Bennett and had 131/2 sacks over the previous two seasons. Griffen's return to the Vikings means Jared Allen will be moving on.

Defensive tackle Henry Melton remains on the market and is seeking a conventional multiyear contract, a source said. Melton is recovering from surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee but expects to be medically cleared before training camp. However, his agent, Jordan Woy, has told clubs he will consider a shorter contract, something that would give a team protection given the knee issue.

The small talk that started Saturday is turning to serious business and by Tuesday afternoon we'll see if the Bears have a family reunion on their hands.

bmbiggs@tribune.com

Twitter @BradBiggs

Copyright © 2014 Chicago Tribune Company, LLC

 

[Mitchapalooza]

 

[Pegger]

Always take this stuff with a grain of salt. I'm not saying that it won't happen, just that you should temper your expectations a bit.

 

[Zion]

wow the Bears are becoming interesting to the media...

there's no telling where this may end

 

[TezMaKai]

Not sure if misleading thread title or legitimate news:shrug:

 

[EDUB316]

Always take this stuff with a grain of salt. I'm not saying that it won't happen, just that you should temper your expectations a bit.

I'll temper my expectations like I did for Alshon Jeffery.



Welcome aboard Mike. Deuces Julius.

 

[MikeDitkaPolishSausage]

wow the Bears are becoming interesting to the media...

there's no telling where this may end

It will end as soon as Johnny Football gets drafted.

 

[Colonel_Buendia]

Always take this stuff with a grain of salt. I'm not saying that it won't happen, just that you should temper your expectations a bit.

hehe...nnamdi

my friend is a boys fan and he was SO stoked when they were reporting dallas had him...

 

[nwfisch]

 

[Colonel_Buendia]

Not sure if misleading thread title or legitimate news:shrug:

not trying to mislead anyone. it's obviously not official. i tried to word it accurately

 

[Shepard]

We thought Mario Williams was a Bear too.....

While I do believe Michael Bennett will be a Bear- this article means nothing.

 

[MikeDitkaPolishSausage]

We thought Mario Williams was a Bear too.....

While I do believe Michael Bennett will be a Bear- this article means nothing.

When did we think Mario Williams was a Bear? First time I am hearing of that.

 

[BearsFan51]

We need more than just Bennett so we shall see still a lot,of,work to,do

 

[L GUAPO]

Brother to brother...please

"Come on Bennett....quit screwing around and let da girl go! It's me you want! Come on Bennett....put away the chicken-shit gun......LET'S PARTY!"

 

[WindyCity]

@ProFootballTalk: Report: Bears expect to sign DE Michael Bennett http://t.co/4nu76ZYvJh

 

[upthemiddle]

If Mike does join the team- should be an entertaining few years with him and Martellus. Idk anything about how crazy/funny he is, but if he's doing segments with his brother on NFL AM chances are I'm gonna like this team's personality.

If he's anything like his bro this guy is gonna be a keeper.

 

[BigShoulders]

Emery is proving an absolute FA/non-draft offseason beast. Still need a 2nd tier DT and S, and a lower level CB and perhaps WR.

 

[BearsFan51]

@ProFootballTalk: Report: Bears expect to sign DE Michael Bennett http://t.co/4nu76ZYvJh

Soooooo you took a link that cites the same article in this thread and added it here.....K