Peppers signs with the Bears (updated - again)

[Player_HTTR]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

honestly, i don't think Peppers will be a major factor wherever he goes. Perhaps playing for a real contender would motivate Peppers, but from all reports, the guys just never had a passion for the game. If Peppers went to Philly and became a bum, that would only help us - especially if the cap comes back next year and the eagles couldn't cut him.

I agree, not sure he would be a bum but I am so glad we aren't paying him Oprah money to bring it occasionally.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Player_HTTR

I agree, not sure he would be a bum but I am so glad we aren't paying him Oprah money to bring it occasionally.

Nor do we want anyone with an Oprah commitment to fitness...sign him at 285, shows up next month at 342.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

honestly, i dont think Peppers will be a major factor wherever he goes. Perhaps playing for a real contender would motivate Peppers, but from all reports, the guys just never had a passion for the game. If Peppers went to Philly and became a bum, that would only help us - especially if the cap comes back next year and the eagles couldnt cut him.

I don't either, but I don't want him having his best games of the year against us.

[MTK]

Patriots have an offer on the table for Peppers too

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Which side of the line did Pashos play on in SF? I wouldnt mind starting the season with Clifton at LT and Pashos at RT. We'd definitely need to draft a tackle by round two, though.

It was interesting to read that Shanahan is very high on Rinehart. so, concievably, we're looking at a starting line of:

LT - Clifton
LG - Dockery
C - Rabach
RG - Rinehart
RT - Pashos

Not the best OL in the world, but certainly better than any line involving Mike Williams, Levi Jones, and Stephon Heyer.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Which side of the line did Pashos play on in SF? I wouldnt mind starting the season with Clifton at LT and Pashos at RT. We'd definitely need to draft a tackle by round two, though.

It was interesting to read that Shanahan is very high on Rinehart. so, concievably, we're looking at a starting line of:

LT - Clifton
LG - Dockery
C - Rabach
RG - Rinehart
RT - Pashos

Not the best OL in the world, but certainly better than any line involving Mike Williams, Levi Jones, and Stephon Heyer.

Clifton played LT, Pashos played RT.

I'm pretty sure that Shanahallen won't stop with just those two tackles. We'll add more.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Which side of the line did Pashos play on in SF? I wouldnt mind starting the season with Clifton at LT and Pashos at RT. We'd definitely need to draft a tackle by round two, though.

It was interesting to read that Shanahan is very high on Rinehart. so, concievably, we're looking at a starting line of:

LT - Clifton
LG - Dockery
C - Rabach
RG - Rinehart
RT - Pashos

Not the best OL in the world, but certainly better than any line involving Mike Williams, Levi Jones, and Stephon Heyer.

Keep in mind that last years experience clearly teaches us that we need 6 or 7 O-lineman to be competitive. Count on Kory L to possibly be a starter by the end of the year as well as a rookie or two to be a factor. Someone like Pouncey would set us up at Guard for a while.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Keep in mind that last years experience clearly teaches us that we need 6 or 7 O-lineman to be competitive. Count on Kory L to possibly be a starter by the end of the year as well as a rookie or two to be a factor. Someone like Pouncey would set us up at Guard for a while.

True. That means we need several more than just 6 or 7 in camp to create serious competition for spots.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Keep in mind that last years experience clearly teaches us that we need 6 or 7 O-lineman to be competitive. Count on Kory L to possibly be a starter by the end of the year as well as a rookie or two to be a factor. Someone like Pouncey would set us up at Guard for a while.

absolutely. i was just naming potential starters. word has it that weigman has already signed his contract with us. wonder what spot we'd put him at. no matter how many free agent OL we bring in, we still need to devote atleast one round 1-3 draft pick to the OL in each of the next few years.

I honestly dont undertand giving Rabach 12.3MM though. i don't think anyone else would have tried to pay him that kind of money and i dont see him as being our starter for the next 3 years.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

absolutely. i was just naming potential starters. word has it that weigman has already signed his contract with us. wonder what spot we'd put him at. no matter how many free agent OL we bring in, we still need to devote atleast one round 1-3 draft pick to the OL in each of the next few years.

I honestly dont undertand giving Rabach 12.3MM though. i don't think anyone else would have tried to pay him that kind of money and i dont see him as being our starter for the next 3 years.

He doesn't have to be. Cut him in camp this year or next and it is no-harm, no-foul.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Lotus

He doesn't have to be. Cut him in camp this year or next and it is no-harm, no-foul.

i guess itll depend on how much of that contract is garaunteed and what rules are in place with the new CBA.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

absolutely. i was just naming potential starters. word has it that weigman has already signed his contract with us. wonder what spot we'd put him at. no matter how many free agent OL we bring in, we still need to devote atleast one round 1-3 draft pick to the OL in each of the next few years.

I honestly dont undertand giving Rabach 12.3MM though. i don't think anyone else would have tried to pay him that kind of money and i dont see him as being our starter for the next 3 years.

I thought wiegman was in Denver. Where did you hear this?

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

I thought wiegman was in Denver. Where did you hear this?

this is from lavarleap56 at extremeskins.com. it hasnt been confirmed so perhaps things fell through.

[Skins4L]

Peppers looks to be headed to Chicago.

Im almost kinda glad its looking like we wont take him.
Something just seemed risky and Jason Taylorish.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Skins4L

Peppers looks to be headed to Chicago.

Im almost kinda glad its looking like we wont take him.
Something just seemed risky and Jason Taylorish.

Philly and NE have made him an offer also.