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**TopekaRoy** · 09-03-2010, 02:50 PM

The Bears have to trim their roster to 53 players tomorrow. What big names do you expect to see go? In terms of who you think they will keep and release, what do you think will be the biggest surprises?

**Rush** · 09-03-2010, 02:54 PM

Hopefully Wolfe.

**TopekaRoy** · 09-03-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rush

Hopefully Wolfe.

Wolfe is high on my list, but with Chester Taylor doing so well, I think that reduces Khalid Bell's value to the team (as a third running back). The Bears may decide they need Wolfe's special teams skills more than they need Bell's superior running ability, since he will hardly ever see the field, although they could keep him as insurance in case Forte or Taylor get hurt.

I wouldn't be too surprised to see them Keep Wolfe and cut Bell, and that would be a shocker!

**cubsneedmiracle** · 09-03-2010, 03:15 PM

Yeah..

Wolfe is just pointless now.

**Scoot26** · 09-03-2010, 03:30 PM

I see Wolfe and Shaw being cut.

**TopekaRoy** · 09-03-2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoot26

I see Wolfe and Shaw being cut.

Shaw is another one I can see getting the ax, and that would be shocking because he led the Bears in special teams, kick return tackles last year, even though he didn't play the first 2 games! But with all the linebacker injuries, Iwuh has stepped in and did very well at linebacker, and he's supposed to be almost as good as Shaw on special teams, so I think he (Shaw) gets cut.

Is he worth a spot on the practice squad, or doesn't he do enough to hang on to him?

**Rush** · 09-03-2010, 04:09 PM

Wow, just saw we cut Afalava/Malest/Tim Shaw.

Isn't Tim Shaw really damn good on special teams?

ClydeLee · 09-03-2010, 04:10 PM

Shaw got the axe officially. He isn't PS eligible. I think Iwuh may be better as a blocker than Shaw as well anyway.

I think Bell could be a cut player. Hopefully he'd pass waivers if they do because he is practice squad eligable if they have an injury but better than Wolfe or not, it isn't an issue with two healthy backs who could both start. The 3rd back is gonna get in lucky games 3 snaps...

what matters more? Having a back with a more umph who doesn't differ from your first 2 backs anyway and will do nothing the rest of the game or a player who may give you nothing but a possible screen on those 3 plays but contributes effectively on most phases of special teams.

**Scoot26** · 09-03-2010, 04:14 PM

I knew Afalava was vastly overrated last season by the Bears...not surprised to see him fall so quickly this year.

ClydeLee · 09-03-2010, 04:38 PM

Afalava is good in the box being physical. That's about it. Bad in coverage, out of play, doesn't wrap up enough and his special teams skills were bad.. I believe the first blocked punt of the preseason he was in that blocker role Steltz normally plays and let the man scoot free.

Yet people saying he was a bad/wasted pick or a bad example of JA talent finding are overblowing it big time. He was a 6th round pick who was capable to start and do something for the team effectively as a rookie. It's rare for a 6th round pick to play 13 games or contribute much anything to a team at all.

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Scoot26 Hey! You! Yes You! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lombard, IL Posts: 4,829 Thanks: 368 Thanked 811 Times in 566 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	I see Wolfe and Shaw being cut. __________________ (23-6) Upcoming Tests for the Bulls: 2/12 @ Bos, 2/16 vs Bos, 2/20 vs Atl, 2/29 @ SA, 3/4 @ Phi, 3/5 vs Ind

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Rush Rush Drogo Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: ChiCity Posts: 10,200 Thanks: 2,937 Thanked 3,656 Times in 2,155 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	Wow, just saw we cut Afalava/Malest/Tim Shaw. Isn't Tim Shaw really damn good on special teams? __________________

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Scoot26 Hey! You! Yes You! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lombard, IL Posts: 4,829 Thanks: 368 Thanked 811 Times in 566 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	I knew Afalava was vastly overrated last season by the Bears...not surprised to see him fall so quickly this year. __________________ (23-6) Upcoming Tests for the Bulls: 2/12 @ Bos, 2/16 vs Bos, 2/20 vs Atl, 2/29 @ SA, 3/4 @ Phi, 3/5 vs Ind

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cubsneedmiracle Internet Badass Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 6,650 Thanks: 1,707 Thanked 1,389 Times in 1,031 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Yeah.. Wolfe is just pointless now.

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ClydeLee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The OP Posts: 1,753 Thanks: 516 Thanked 335 Times in 257 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Shaw got the axe officially. He isn't PS eligible. I think Iwuh may be better as a blocker than Shaw as well anyway. I think Bell could be a cut player. Hopefully he'd pass waivers if they do because he is practice squad eligable if they have an injury but better than Wolfe or not, it isn't an issue with two healthy backs who could both start. The 3rd back is gonna get in lucky games 3 snaps... what matters more? Having a back with a more umph who doesn't differ from your first 2 backs anyway and will do nothing the rest of the game or a player who may give you nothing but a possible screen on those 3 plays but contributes effectively on most phases of special teams.

09-03-2010, 04:38 PM	#10
ClydeLee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The OP Posts: 1,753 Thanks: 516 Thanked 335 Times in 257 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Afalava is good in the box being physical. That's about it. Bad in coverage, out of play, doesn't wrap up enough and his special teams skills were bad.. I believe the first blocked punt of the preseason he was in that blocker role Steltz normally plays and let the man scoot free. Yet people saying he was a bad/wasted pick or a bad example of JA talent finding are overblowing it big time. He was a 6th round pick who was capable to start and do something for the team effectively as a rookie. It's rare for a 6th round pick to play 13 games or contribute much anything to a team at all.

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