Amos Has Been "Talking Back & Forth" With BEARS

Milton Waddams · Feb 20, 2019

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Adrian Amos has been “talking back and forth” with Bears
Posted by Josh Alper on February 20, 2019, 8:57 AM EST

Safety Adrian Amos came in at No. 14 on our list of the top 100 free agents in the NFL this offseason, but he may not make it all the way to free agency.

Amos said on SiriusXM NFL Radio that the Bears have “been talking back and forth” with his representatives and indicated that they want Amos to remain in Chicago. The 2015 fifth-round pick has started 56 games over the last four years and is coming off a strong 2018 season that featured 73 tackles, two interceptions and a sack.

“I would like to be back, but the business part of it, it’s complicated sometimes,” Amos said. “Things still could happen, but I have to be prepared for all scenarios. I’m not writing anything off and that was the team I was drafted to as well. There could be a chance that I’m back and there could be a chance I’m anywhere. That’s the crazy thing about this situation where my contract’s up so anything could really happen. I’m just sitting back and really waiting to see what happens.”

If Amos does hit the open market, there will be speculation about rejoining former Bears defensive coordinator and current Broncos head coach Vic Fangio in Denver. Amos said “obviously that would be a fit” before reiterating that his focus is now on finding a way to stay put.

WindyCity · Feb 20, 2019

Keeping Amos would be a totally understandable move.

But he would have to want to stay. I do not mean that in the meatball way that was bumping around Twitter, but he must take a guarantee and structure that works with the Bears cap situation.

If wants to maximize his money and he wants a super player friendly structure then he is probably going to leave.

Rory Sparrow · Feb 20, 2019

WindyCity said:
Keeping Amos would be a totally understandable move.

But he would have to want to stay. I do not mean that in the meatball way that was bumping around Twitter, but he must take a guarantee and structure that works with the Bears cap situation.

If wants to maximize his money and he wants a super player friendly structure then he is probably going to leave.

Yeah, I would prefer for the Bears to keep Amos as opposed to bringing in someone new or promoting someone like Bush to the starting spot. It will be interesting to see what Amos commands on the open market...I really have no idea how highly he is thought of around the league.

DC · Feb 20, 2019

Milton Waddams said:
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Adrian Amos has been “talking back and forth” with Bears
Posted by Josh Alper on February 20, 2019, 8:57 AM EST

Safety Adrian Amos came in at No. 14 on our list of the top 100 free agents in the NFL this offseason, but he may not make it all the way to free agency.

Amos said on SiriusXM NFL Radio that the Bears have “been talking back and forth” with his representatives and indicated that they want Amos to remain in Chicago. The 2015 fifth-round pick has started 56 games over the last four years and is coming off a strong 2018 season that featured 73 tackles, two interceptions and a sack.

“I would like to be back, but the business part of it, it’s complicated sometimes,” Amos said. “Things still could happen, but I have to be prepared for all scenarios. I’m not writing anything off and that was the team I was drafted to as well. There could be a chance that I’m back and there could be a chance I’m anywhere. That’s the crazy thing about this situation where my contract’s up so anything could really happen. I’m just sitting back and really waiting to see what happens.”

If Amos does hit the open market, there will be speculation about rejoining former Bears defensive coordinator and current Broncos head coach Vic Fangio in Denver. Amos said “obviously that would be a fit” before reiterating that his focus is now on finding a way to stay put.

In other words:

Penny Traitor · Feb 20, 2019

Rory Sparrow said:
I really have no idea how highly he is thought of around the league.

Seeing him listed on the OP's article at 14 out of 100 floored me a little. I think the Bears will easily be out bid for him...so as Windy said, we will see if he really wants to stay or get paid. Cannot blame him either way.

The big $$$ at safety should be stockpiled for Eddie Jackson at this rate. He is quickly becoming indispensable. I actually like Bush with a full offseason if the Bears cannot upgrade.

WindyCity · Feb 20, 2019

If we lose Amos we will be downgrading at safety, there really is no way around it.

The Bears will be starting Bush or a lesser free agent in that spot.

Now I think they can survive a downgrade at SS as long as Jackson stays healthy as he is the star back there.

Bearly · Feb 20, 2019

Rory Sparrow said:
Yeah, I would prefer for the Bears to keep Amos as opposed to bringing in someone new or promoting someone like Bush to the starting spot. It will be interesting to see what Amos commands on the open market...I really have no idea how highly he is thought of around the league.

Nor I but he's a slightly above average $5-6M player likely looking for $7-9. If he wants back, I see the Bear wanting that continuity and meeting him 1/2 way. I'm OK with Amos back between those 2 #s but if I'm spending more, I just wait for FA and maybe improve the position by striking early elsewhere or get more serious about Callahan.

Bearly · Feb 20, 2019

WindyCity said:
If we lose Amos we will be downgrading at safety, there really is no way around it.

The Bears will be starting Bush or a lesser free agent in that spot.

Now I think they can survive a downgrade at SS as long as Jackson stays healthy as he is the star back there.

A GM can't play that game and builds his roster around assumed health. A player that you think will break down in a major way needs to be moved away from. Otherwise, next man up. Hopefully you've got depth and I suspect we get some in the draft if we don't sign a safety.

Rory Sparrow · Feb 20, 2019

Bearly said:
A GM can't play that game and builds his roster around assumed health. A player that you think will break down in a major way needs to be moved away from. .

Callahan, tho

Bearly · Feb 20, 2019

Ya, I thought you'd catch that. Sort of at the injury cusp. Misses a few games but not really broken.

dabears70 · Feb 20, 2019

Amos' price tag rising.

https://www.bleachernation.com/bears/2019/02/18/adrian-amos-price-tag-appears-is-rising/

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I have Mosley around $11.5M. Amos I think between $9 and $10M, James probably $8Mish

Bob Morris
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Jason, what do you expect CJ Mosley, Ju'Wuan James and Adrian Amos to get in free agency?

KittiesKorner · Feb 20, 2019

rising compared to what?

CNiel36 · Feb 20, 2019

dabears70 said:
Amos' price tag rising.

https://www.bleachernation.com/bears/2019/02/18/adrian-amos-price-tag-appears-is-rising/

Jason_OTC
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I have Mosley around $11.5M. Amos I think between $9 and $10M, James probably $8Mish

Bob Morris
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Jason, what do you expect CJ Mosley, Ju'Wuan James and Adrian Amos to get in free agency?

Wow! Hard pass on that one. I am good with a 4 yr/$27 Million deal. Large singing bonus to help with the cap hit. No more please.

bears26 · Feb 20, 2019

Amos is not getting that much

modo · Feb 20, 2019

bears26 said:
Amos is not getting that much

certainly not from us.....unless they want to cut a few more players or work out some weird backended deal.

Sagbear · Feb 20, 2019

CNiel36 said:
Wow! Hard pass on that one. I am good with a 4 yr/$27 Million deal. Large singing bonus to help with the cap hit. No more please.

He is going to get more than that. He will be 26 all of next year, so he still has his whole prime most likely on his next contract and that will be a huge factor.

Something that I could see Amos doing is signing a 3 year contract and going back into Free Agency at age 28/29

bears5150 · Feb 20, 2019

With the Defense playing the way it is and the talent on this D you seriously have to look at players over valuing themselves. Be careful where you spend that money. Look at what Mack did for this defense he made everybody better, however I don't see that kind of impact with the secondary guys. They are good but how much of that is because of the front 7.

didshereallysaythat · Feb 20, 2019

I would go after Clintion-Dix.

CNiel36 · Feb 20, 2019

Sagbear said:
He is going to get more than that. He will be 26 all of next year, so he still has his whole prime most likely on his next contract and that will be a huge factor.

Something that I could see Amos doing is signing a 3 year contract and going back into Free Agency at age 28/29

Well if that is the case I wish him all the luck in the world. He isn't worth more then $6-$7 a year.

PrideisBears · Feb 20, 2019

tardigrade said:
rising compared to what?

Gas prices?

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