Bears Free Agent Signings

[emperorjones]

The Chicago Bears announced Tuesday that they have re-signed cornerback Tim Jennings. Jennings and the Bears reached a two-year deal.

Though he was benched temporarily late last season and is undersized at 5-foot-8, 185, Jennings is a physical, feisty cornerback. He’s started 28 games over the past two years, securing three interceptions and forcing two fumbles.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... ith-bears/

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I figured that I'd make a separate thread for the Bears signings & re-signings. That way we can have the other thread for other NFL signings & re-signings.

I will start with the Tim Jennings news.

I guess this means that we're not signing any FA corners.

We just re-signed Jennings.

ESPNChiBears Dickerson and Wright
Bears re-sign CB Tim Jennings to 2-year deal.

http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=ESPNChiBears

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We noted last week the dearth of cornerback depth on the Chicago Bears roster as free agency approached. Starter Charles Tillman and nickel back D.J. Moore were the only players under contract at the position, and at that point there were no indications that two-year starter Tim Jennings would return.

As it often does, however, that story changed in a hurry Tuesday afternoon. Jennings signed a two-year contract about an hour before the free-agent market was set to open. He has been a reliable if unspectacular starter over the past two seasons, appearing in all 32 games and starting 28 of them, and I'm guessing the Bears figured they had more important priorities to address than spending their premium money on a starting-caliber cornerback.

Former starters Corey Graham and Zack Bowman appear set to hit the free-agent market, but for now the Bears have their top three cornerbacks from 2011 under contract.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/ ... ngs-return

EDIT: You can delete or merge my Bears Free Agent Thread, Emp.

I was typing mine while you were submitting this one. I was trying to make a separate thread for ONLY Bears signings.

[Cliff Levingston]

I figured that I'd make a separate thread for the Bears signings & re-signings. That way we can have the other thread for other NFL signings & re-signings.

I will start with the Tim Jennings news.

I guess this means that we're not signing any FA corners.

We just re-signed Jennings.

ESPNChiBears Dickerson and Wright
Bears re-sign CB Tim Jennings to 2-year deal.

http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=ESPNChiBears

Stopgap. Stick with the guy who's done a decent job and make him look better with Super Mario terrorizing QBs along with Julius Peppers.

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AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
Free agent defensive end Mario Williams plans to visit the Buffalo Bills tonight.

http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=AdamSchefter

[Midway Bully]

Says it wasn't about the money, but it always is. Time to go after Wimbley?

RT @michaelombardi Sounds like the Bears wont get Mario Williams, the deal is getting too rich and appears the Bills are in the lead

[WEFFPIM]

Still not gonna rule out getting Williams just yet.

[Cliff Levingston]

Says it wasn't about the money, but it always is. Time to go after Wimbley?

RT @michaelombardi Sounds like the Bears wont get Mario Williams, the deal is getting too rich and appears the Bills are in the lead

Wimbley sure would be a nice consolidation prize. And if he allows us to pick up another decent FA, maybe Eddie Royal or someone like him, then yippee!

[Balance-a-Bull]

Says it wasn't about the money, but it always is. Time to go after Wimbley?

RT @michaelombardi Sounds like the Bears wont get Mario Williams, the deal is getting too rich and appears the Bills are in the lead

Wimbley sure would be a nice consolidation prize. And if he allows us to pick up another decent FA, maybe Eddie Royal or someone like him, then yippee!

[Cliff Levingston]

Icness on the NFL GB is reporting that Campbell is our new backup QB. Biggie Smalls: go ahead and do your thing.

[Midway Bully]

Yep NFLN also confirming Bears got Campbell. Hope the price isn't too high.


EDIT - apparently it hasnt been set in stone yet? Still talking I hear

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Icness on the NFL GB is reporting that Campbell is our new backup QB. Biggie Smalls: go ahead and do your thing.

Yep NFLN also confirming Bears got Campbell. Hope the price isn't too high.


EDIT - apparently it hasnt been set in stone yet? Still talking I hear

I can't find a confirmation from any twitter accounts. The info that I'm seeing is that he's coming to visit soon.

The Chicago Bears appear intent on improving the backup quarterback position after the team struggled to replace injured starter Jay Cutler down the stretch of the 2011 regular season.

The NFL Network reports the former Washington Redskins and Oakland Raiders starting quarterback Jason Campbell will visit the Bears this week.

http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/p ... um=twitter

[Midway Bully]

Apparently the Bears are talking to Campbell at 3 mil per year. No deal done as of yet

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Says it wasn't about the money, but it always is. Time to go after Wimbley?

RT @michaelombardi Sounds like the Bears wont get Mario Williams, the deal is getting too rich and appears the Bills are in the lead

Wimbley sure would be a nice consolidation prize. And if he allows us to pick up another decent FA, maybe Eddie Royal or someone like him, then yippee!

The Redskins are close to signing Eddie Royal. I wouldn't mind either drafting a WR or signing Robert Meachem for cheap.

[WolverineBlood]

Sounds like the Bears are trying to sign Jeremy Mincey, who would be a really good consolation prize for losing out to Mario Williams.

The Bears are "trying to sign" free agent DE Jeremy Mincey, according to the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times
Early signs point to Mario Williams signing in Buffalo, leaving the Bears with a fallback option at defensive end. While Mincey showed a high motor last season, five of his eight sacks came in two games against the Colts' injury-depleted O-Line.