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[waldo7239117]

Originally Posted by Scoot26

Meh..neither of them are anything special.

I mean there not starters...but how does Steltz have a spot over him for sure when he has barely played, compare to a healthier player (Al)?

[TopekaRoy]

Originally Posted by Matt360

I just don't understand why everyone wants Wolfe to be cut?? Do you guys just not pay attention to kick and punt coverage?

Peterson and Shaw are gone, Wolfe is invaluable IMO.

I agree and that's why I think Wolfe stays and Bell goes. There is no question that Bell is a better running back, but he can't play special teams. He would be good to have if Forte or Taylor gets hurt, but if that happens, I think you just give the healthy back more carries. With Shaw gone I think they have to keep Wolfe.

Originally Posted by USCChiFan

Both Shaw and Iwuh are ST stars, and they must've thought that Iwuh was more valuable as Briggs's backup. ...

I think that's exactly what they thought.

Originally Posted by waldo7239117

He played 15 games last year and had 30 tackles. That was a franchise record and I agree USC, they will pay for it.

Actually, I thought he played 14 games last year which is even more impressive. The thing is that Iwuh can do everything Shaw does and play linebacker effectively. With the Bears adding a RB (Taylor) a TE (Manumaleuna) and a QB (Collins) They only have so many spots to work with. Shaw, sadly, is just a victim of too much depth at one position. I wouldn't be surprised if he gets picked up on waivers, but I predicted he would be cut last night and it makes sense.

They are going to have to cut a few players that could make an NFL roster on some teams (LB, RB, maybe TE) and keep some players that would be cut on most teams (OL for example).

[USCChiFan]

Originally Posted by waldo7239117

I mean there not starters...but how does Steltz have a spot over him for sure when he has barely played, compare to a healthier player (Al)?

Steltz can cover and play ST. Afalava is terrible in coverage and isn't good on ST

[ClydeLee]

Steltz does contribute on special teams very well but will never be worthy of starting at safety. He is a backup tweener and always will be. Steltz may be slow and not as physical but he gets the smarts and positioning of the position which equally matter in the scheme.

For Shaw, having special teams tackles isn't the biggest thing in the world. Not like you scourer the sights looking for a guy to do it, it's replaceable, the team hasn't had many coverage issues in special teams. They can even get a 5'7" 185 lbs Wolfe to get down and tackle good on the unit. The blocking a player does matters more for your true special teams desired stars, it just isn't as highlightable.

[Scoot26]

Originally Posted by USCChiFan

Steltz can cover and play ST. Afalava is terrible in coverage and isn't good on ST

Originally Posted by ClydeLee

Steltz does contribute on special teams very well but will never be worthy of starting at safety. He is a backup tweener and always will be. Steltz may be slow and not as physical but he gets the smarts and positioning of the position which equally matter in the scheme.

For Shaw, having special teams tackles isn't the biggest thing in the world. Not like you scourer the sights looking for a guy to do it, it's replaceable, the team hasn't had many coverage issues in special teams. They can even get a 5'7" 185 lbs Wolfe to get down and tackle good on the unit. The blocking a player does matters more for your true special teams desired stars, it just isn't as highlightable.

Originally Posted by waldo7239117

I mean there not starters...but how does Steltz have a spot over him for sure when he has barely played, compare to a healthier player (Al)?

What those two above said basically is what makes Steltz more valuable. Steltz main problem was he's just slow and doesnt have speed. To me, he looked like he has the smarts to play as a coverage safety, the problem is he cant stay up with speedy receivers and thats what creates a problem for when he's actually in the game. I think he'd be fine in Red Zone defense situations though.

[Capt. Serious]

Keeping Wolfe over Bell...

[waldo7239117]

I had my own 53 man roster for the Bears and I had Wolfe, Al, and Shaw making the team.

[waldo7239117]

Originally Posted by TopekaRoy

I agree and that's why I think Wolfe stays and Bell goes. There is no question that Bell is a better running back, but he can't play special teams. He would be good to have if Forte or Taylor gets hurt, but if that happens, I think you just give the healthy back more carries. With Shaw gone I think they have to keep Wolfe.



I think that's exactly what they thought.



Actually, I thought he played 14 games last year which is even more impressive. The thing is that Iwuh can do everything Shaw does and play linebacker effectively. With the Bears adding a RB (Taylor) a TE (Manumaleuna) and a QB (Collins) They only have so many spots to work with. Shaw, sadly, is just a victim of too much depth at one position. I wouldn't be surprised if he gets picked up on waivers, but I predicted he would be cut last night and it makes sense.

They are going to have to cut a few players that could make an NFL roster on some teams (LB, RB, maybe TE) and keep some players that would be cut on most teams (OL for example).

I got that stat about Shaw from here: Twitter / Brad Biggs: Tim Shaw set franchise rec ...

[USCChiFan]

Originally Posted by waldo7239117

I had my own 53 man roster for the Bears and I had Wolfe, Al, and Shaw making the team.

Thank God you don't work for the Bears

[regoob2]

Wolfe needs to go away. RB is far to important of a position to waste our #3 spot there on a player who cant play that position.