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Posted: **Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:54 pm**

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Sad to see one of the good guys go. Anthony Adams a class act and productive player. JD
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Filed to ESPN: Bears release DT Anthony Adams. JD
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This is surprising news to me. I guess that this indicates they're gonna re-sign Okoye.

Posted: **Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:28 pm**

Yeah it's a bit odd, unless he was due some roster bonus.

Posted: **Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:18 pm**

I know they've been talking to Okoye's agent and Lovie's been talking him up. I guess they like Melton-Paea-Okoye-Toeaina better. Adams was on the inactive list an awful lot last year.

Posted: **Sun Feb 26, 2012 11:09 pm**

A ninth-year veteran, Adams played the first seven games of the 2011 season -- starting two -- but was inactive for five of the team's next eight outings. Adams hadn't been inactive in that many contests since the 2008 season.

Nagging injuries, including a strained calf during training camp, contributed to Adams' struggles. Bears coach Lovie Smith also cited mediocre practice performances as one of the reasons for the veteran's drastically reduced playing time. The emergence of Matt Toeaina and Henry Melton also likely contributed to Adams' release.

Adams registered 17 tackles and eight quarterback pressures in 2011, finishing the season without a sack for the first time since 2008.

Adams was set to enter the final year of a two-year deal signed just before the start of training camp, and was scheduled to receive $1.9 million in base salary while counting $2.65 million against the team's salary cap.

http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/ ... cago-bears

Posted: **Sun Feb 26, 2012 11:40 pm**

I know this is a bit harsh but my first thought was "Hmm I wonder if I can take his salary off in the Super Bowl game?"

But seriously great guy, and from everything I've heard great teammate but it was a good move. He was just eating up a roster spot and cap space. Emery made a good move. You've got Melton, Toeaina, Okoye, and Paea all younger and better players. You save some money you can put to better use elsewhere. Liked the guy but good football move.