Bears cuts to 53 begin

botfly10 said:

Holy fuck.

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It's a good holy f*ck though. I for one, have never been more excited.

NCChiFan said:

I know it doesn't mean anything, but he started at WR at least 1 preseason game with the #1 unit and he caught his fair share of passes from Jay, if memory serves. I don't think Weems is going anyplace, but hell, I was wrong about Webb what do I know.

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That he did, but he is a career 4 Rec/39Yds per yr guy, so not really a lot there, but who knows.

Were we all this excited about previous drafts and offseasons? To be sure we had some recent offseason with a lot of potential. Are we all overreacting because it's all kind of new or is this the real deal?

glad to see Webb cut, I had given him the benefit of the doubt for a while, and thought with the move back to the less taxing RT position, along with Kromer, he would finally get a clue. But he made it obvious that instead of even putting forth the effort, he would only continue to not put the work in, and just regress. Hardin I'd like to see on the practice squad, but not sure if he can be put on there. I'm curious to see if we snatch up anyone elses cuts, maybe a young developmental QB, with Blanchard brought back to the practice squad as well.

Monk316 said:

Were we all this excited about previous drafts and offseasons? To be sure we had some recent offseason with a lot of potential. Are we all overreacting because it's all kind of new or is this the real deal?

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I can't rightly remember the last time there was THIS much hype about a Bears's rookie class. I think post-draft there were big questions, but almost every rookie has impressed the coaching staff from minicamp through the preseason. I hesitate to buy in, because it's the Bears...but it seems legit.

And speaking of hype, can we talk about how much love our head coach hiring is getting? I heard a reporter during the Browns game call Trestman "one of the most creative, innovative offensive minds in the NFL." Now I'm excited too, but this dude hasn't even coached an NFL game yet, ever! I'm taking a wait-and-see approach on him.

Emery though.... he's a killer.

schizm032003 said:

glad to see Webb cut, I had given him the benefit of the doubt for a while, and thought with the move back to the less taxing RT position, along with Kromer, he would finally get a clue. But he made it obvious that instead of even putting forth the effort, he would only continue to not put the work in, and just regress. Hardin I'd like to see on the practice squad, but not sure if he can be put on there. I'm curious to see if we snatch up anyone elses cuts, maybe a young developmental QB, with Blanchard brought back to the practice squad as well.

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Agree about Webb, Thought he was making improvements each year, but he really looked lethargic this year. He should have dominated against Cleveland's 2nd/3rd string, but ended up getting dominated. Hope Bushrod doesn't get hurt because our options don't look any better. Had hopes for Hardin, but after seeing him play, just don't see what anyone sees in him. Was night/day watching him and Walters. Hoping they bring Blanchard back after he heals, thought he was playing well. Surprised { and happy ) CJ Wilson made it this far. He played a lot, but didn't see much action as it seems everyone went after Hurst.

Was happy to finally see Onobun catch a pass

Colonel_Buendia said:

I can't rightly remember the last time there was THIS much hype about a Bears's rookie class. I think post-draft there were big questions, but almost every rookie has impressed the coaching staff from minicamp through the preseason. I hesitate to buy in, because it's the Bears...but it seems legit.

And speaking of hype, can we talk about how much love our head coach hiring is getting? I heard a reporter during the Browns game call Trestman "one of the most creative, innovative offensive minds in the NFL." Now I'm excited too, but this dude hasn't even coached an NFL game yet, ever! I'm taking a wait-and-see approach on him.

Emery though.... he's a killer.

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I think this team accomplished everything they possibly could through preseason. Its on to real games now.

But the real test for Trestman will come when this team has to face the adversity of a couple losses in a row. Thats when we will get to see what kind of coach he can be.

Here are some players i think the Bears should take a look at(When cut, pending there are not put on anybody's PS. Some are still on the bubble):

Ra's al Ghul said:

Here are some players i think the Bears should take a look at(When cut, pending there are not put on anybody's PS. Some are still on the bubble):

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Senio Kelemete OG
Ronnie Wingo RB/FB
Marc Anthony CB/FS
Dorin Dickerson TE/FB/WR/HB
Zebrie Sanders OT
Jimmy Clausen QB
Orson Charles TE
John Conner FB
Braxston Cave OC
Andre Branch DE
Matt Scott QB
Ryan Otten TE
Marvin McNutt WR
Gerald Hodges LB
Michael Mauti LB
Ras-I Dowling CB
Marvin Austin DT
Tyler Wilso QB
Casey Matthews LB
Le'Ron McClain FB
Michael Robinson FB
Spencer Ware FB/HB
Philip Lutzenkirchen TE
Brandon Washington OG
Zach Potter TE
William Gholston DE
Al Afalava S

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Al Afalava?!?

I like Michael Robinson over Fiametta. And I somehow remember liking Al Afalava.

bears26 said:

Brittan Golden was just cut

Michael Wright - Brittan Golden just released according to source. He'll wind up on somebody's practice squad.

Cut List
Brittan Golden
Josh Lenz
Jordan Palmer
J'Marcus Webb
Brandon Hardin
Tom Nelson
Edwin Williams
Jerry Franklin
Trent Edwards
Brandon Hartson
Derek Dennis
Cory Brandon
Armando Allen
Demontre Hurst
Fendi Onobun
Josh Williams
Harvey Unga
Aston Whiteside
Christian Tupou

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Cory Brandon and Brandon Hardin are likely to be released due to injury.
But current roster stands at 58

# NAME POS. HT. WT. AGE EXP. COLLEGE
6 Cutler, Jay QB 6'3 220 30 8 Vanderbilt
12 McCown, Josh QB 6'4 215 34 11 Sam Houston State

29 Bush, Michael RB 6'1 245 29 7 Louisville
32 Ford, Michael RB 5'10 216 23 R LSU
22 Forte, Matt RB 6'2 218 27 6 Tulane

43 Fiammetta, Tony FB 6'1 250 27 4 Syracuse

19 Anderson, Joe WR 6'1 196 24 1 Texas Southern
80 Bennett, Earl WR 6'1 206 26 6 Vanderbilt
17 Jeffery, Alshon WR 6'3 216 23 2 South Carolina
15 Marshall, Brandon WR 6'4 230 29 8 Central Florida
81 Toliver, Terrence WR 6'5 204 25 1 LSU
14 Weems, Eric WR 5'9 195 28 7 Bethune-Cookman
10 Wilson, Marquess WR 6'3 194 20 R Washington State

86 Adams, Kyle TE 6'4 255 25 3 Purdue
83 Bennett, Martellus TE 6'6 265 26 6 Texas A&M
87 Maneri, Steve TE 6'6 280 25 3 Temple

76 Brandon, Cory T 6'7 324 25 1 Oklahoma
78 Brown, James T 6'4 306 24 2 Troy
74 Bushrod, Jermon T 6'5 315 29 7 Towson
67 Mills, Jordan T 6'5 316 22 R Louisiana Tech.
79 Scott, Jonathan T 6'6 318 30 7 Texas

62 Britton, Eben G 6'6 308 25 5 Arizona
75 Long, Kyle G 6'6 311 24 R Oregon
68 Slauson, Matt G 6'5 315 27 5 Nebraska

60 Boggs, Taylor C 6'3 285 26 1 Humboldt State
63 Garza, Roberto C/G 6'2 310 34 13 Texas A&M - Kingsville

99 McClellin, Shea DE 6'3 260 24 2 Boise St.
95 Ozougwu, Cheta DE 6'2 255 24 2 Rice
90 Peppers, Julius DE 6'7 287 33 12 North Carolina
78 Washington, Cornelius DE 6'4 265 23 R Georgia
98 Wootton, Corey DE 6'6 270 26 4 Northwestern

93 Collins, Nate DT 6'2 296 25 4 Virginia
79 Irvin, Corvey DT 6'2 295 28 3 Georgia
69 Melton, Henry DT 6'3 295 26 5 Texas
76 Minter, Zach DT 6'1 297 22 R Montana State
92 Paea, Stephen DT 6'1 300 25 3 Oregon State

50 Anderson, James LB 6'2 235 29 8 Virginia Tech
57 Bostic, Jon LB 6'1 246 22 R Florida
55 Briggs, Lance LB 6'1 244 32 11 Arizona
52 Costanzo, Blake LB 6'1 235 29 7 Lafayette
60 Greene, Khaseem LB 6'1 241 22 R Rutgers
97 Thomas, J.T. LB 6'1 236 25 3 West Virginia
58 Williams, D.J. LB 6'1 242 31 10 Miami (Fla.)

38 Bowman, Zack CB 6'1 193 28 6 Nebraska
31 Frey, Isaiah CB 6'1 190 23 1 Nevada
26 Jennings, Tim CB 5'8 185 29 8 Georgia
27 McManis, Sherrick CB 6'1 193 25 4 Northwestern
33 Tillman, Charles CB 6'2 198 32 11 Louisiana-Lafayette
39 Wilson, C.J. CB 5'11 187 23 R NC State

47 Conte, Chris S 6'2 203 24 3 California
35 Hardin, Brandon S 6'3 217 23 2 Oregon State
20 Steltz, Craig S 6'1 210 27 6 LSU
37 Walters, Anthony S 6'1 207 24 3 Delaware
21 Wright, Major S 5'11 204 25 4 Florida

9 Gould, Robbie K 6'1 185 31 9 Penn State
8 Podlesh, Adam P 5'11 200 30 7 Maryland
65 Mannelly, Patrick LS 6'5 265 38 16 Duke
23 Hester, Devin KR/PR 5'11 190 30 8 Miami (Fla.)

Ra's al Ghul said:

Here are some players i think the Bears should take a look at(When cut, pending there are not put on anybody's PS. Some are still on the bubble):

Spoiler

Senio Kelemete OG
Ronnie Wingo RB/FB
Marc Anthony CB/FS
Dorin Dickerson TE/FB/WR/HB
Zebrie Sanders OT
Jimmy Clausen QB
Orson Charles TE
John Conner FB
Braxston Cave OC
Andre Branch DE
Matt Scott QB
Ryan Otten TE
Marvin McNutt WR
Gerald Hodges LB
Michael Mauti LB
Ras-I Dowling CB
Marvin Austin DT
Tyler Wilso QB
Casey Matthews LB
Le'Ron McClain FB
Michael Robinson FB
Spencer Ware FB/HB
Philip Lutzenkirchen TE
Brandon Washington OG
Zach Potter TE
William Gholston DE
Al Afalava S

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Wow did you really put Al Afalava on the list??? Might as well put Caleb Hanie, Lance Louis, and Chilo Rachal on too..:bizarro:
But Seriously, good job putting together a list of targets although I don't think the Bears need more LB and WR right now. Jimmy Clausen reminds me of a young Josh McCown so there is that possibility I guess. I think Orson Charles, Zebrie Sanders, and Braxton Cave might be interesting too.

stats guy said:

I see no evidence that Cory Brandon has been released. All others have been confirmed by the Bears.
Here is the current roster
We currently stand at 58

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Neither Brandon Hardin, nor Cory Brandon have officially been released as yet, but they will both be released due to injury.

hey how did I get a red bar, and how do I get rid of it?

Silverwulf said:

Neither Brandon Hardin, nor Cory Brandon have officially been released as yet, but they will both be released due to injury.

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Sounds fair.

I'm really not liking the fact that a 30-year old, one-trick pony like Hester is taking up a roster spot from another player who may have a brighter future with the team. I love what he did for the Bears and all the memories but I feel he's done. I hope I'm wrong though and he gets another couple of years with 6 return TDs each. (not likely to happen)

botfly10 said:

I think this team accomplished everything they possibly could through preseason. Its on to real games now.

But the real test for Trestman will come when this team has to face the adversity of a couple losses in a row. Thats when we will get to see what kind of coach he can be.

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I don't even think Trest would agree that they accomplished everything they possibly could, because he seems like a perfectionist, and I bet his expectations are higher than the produce so far.

But I think that they look real good for Trest's first offseason and appear to be on the upswing, and I agree with the string of losses statement. Everybody hits that slump..it's all about how you respond.

Orson Charles interests me.

Menchifus said:

I'm really not liking the fact that a 30-year old, one-trick pony like Hester is taking up a roster spot from another player who may have a brighter future with the team. I love what he did for the Bears and all the memories but I feel he's done. I hope I'm wrong though and he gets another couple of years with 6 return TDs each. (not likely to happen)

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That one trick is a pretty good one though. I can't wait to see what he can do this season on fresh legs. If he doesn't have the magic anymore, we can always release during the season and promote a PS player or release him next year

Silverwulf said:

Neither Brandon Hardin, nor Cory Brandon have officially been released as yet, but they will both be released due to injury.

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They can both be IRed right? So they would still be on the roster and available next year for camp.