Bears pick up a young, massive guard

dingojazz · Post #1 » by **dingojazz** » Wed Dec 8, 2010 4:18 pm

http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsSt ... ry_id=7360

Not a huge deal or anything, but the Bears signed Herman Johnson from the Cardinals practice squad. The only thing I know about him is he is huge (6'7 360) and there were people on this board hoping the Bears drafted him 2 years ago. He ended up going in the 5th round.

I'm all for bringing in more lineman and letting Tice coach them up.

The Explorer · Post #2 » by **The Explorer** » Wed Dec 8, 2010 7:44 pm

Makes you wonder why they didn't sign him earlier. Good bye, Barry Turner. This move also indicates that the coaches are concerned about Webb at RT.

I will be very disappointed if Angelo fails to draft OL in the first 2 rounds next year. They need a dominant LT, and LG.

Post #3 » by **emperorjones** » Wed Dec 8, 2010 8:50 pm

I really like that Tice is working for next year now. Setting up competition at the RT spot. Yes we do need a LT. Woud you go LT in round 1 or try to get one in FA? If there is no work stoppage, FA will be the Motherload because of all the 1 year tenders signed last year along with the normal FAs. I think I'd go for a proven LT in FA. Jared Gaither will be available from the Ravens. He's been on IR this year but was a stud before that. 6'9" 340lbs. He tried to force a trade but signed a 1 year tender I think.