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Him still being in the NFL at all is kind of a "fuck you" in and of itself.
Him still being in the NFL at all is kind of a "fuck you" in and of itself.
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Not really, no.
It's obvious that Garza's days as an effective starter are probably over. But he would definitely be a valuable backup.
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Or you can use those backup reps to develop your next starter.
Old backups are useless.
Those are prime reps for a young guy. How much valuable experience did Michael Ola gain last season? How much did the Bears learn about him?
Ola could be a future starter at OG for the Bears.
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I'll pass on signing former Raiders for awhile.
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Of course, Windy. But as it is right now, I don't see us having someone to groom for that C-spot. We might draft one, we might sign some cheap FA. But right now Garza is an okay option.
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Garza is not an ok option at C. He was never even average there.
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You don't end up starting 176 games in the NFL if you're consistently considered below average. You'd be flushed out of the league before that.
But yea, let's just agree to disagree on this one.
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You have to consider who put him there, and kept him there these past few seasons. But fair enough.
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I'd rather let Garza go and sign both DLP and Wiz or sign an UDFA.
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Definitely Wiz, if we can afford him. We already signed giant 325 G Ducasse to a 1-yr.
Bark would be nice, but draft a good G prospect, then play the best of Draft, Ducasse, Garza, Groy, Boffeli... do your cuts. Move Long to RT. Hopefully Slauson comes back healthy. Or we're going to have to dig deeper.
DLP is still avl.
It's nice to have a backup who you know can replace a guy & get the job done, plus be a mentor. But a younger developing player is a better choice for backup.
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I agree that it would be nice to have a developmental guy behind our starter. But I'm not so sure, if that guy is a complete and utter liability in every aspect. Then Garza, who can still get the job done on occasions, is still the better option.
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DLP must have stuck it to Pace's old lady or something. He was a decent player for the Saints during his time there. You would think that Pace bringing him in would make sense. Pace might have something else up his sleeve, but makes you wonder.
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I'm sensing that the Bears are letting BDLP walk. Not sure why. "Dog House?!" He was an adequate Center when he had to fill in last season but struggled as a guard. The Wiz is an upgrade from BDLP.....at the right price. Do yah think that Pace knows a bit about BDLP from his stint in NO.....and "lacks enthusiasm" to resign him even at a veteran Min?!
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Seems like Pace isn't the only one not interested in signing BDLP. Makes you wonder, perhaps like Wisnewski, he's injured?
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I agree with the bolded part. Sorry I know we agreed to disagree, but I couldn't help myself.
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No problem, mate.
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BDLP put up some film last season at Guard....where he was repeatedly manhandled and unable to pass block against quick penetrating DTs....he also underwhelmed in run blocking........Michael Ola was significantly better as bench depth that could get the job done at multiple positions on short notice. Pace knows this.
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Guard isn't the issue, unless they really move Long to T. I don't support that if it means holes at C and G, and only potential at T.