"The Quickest Offseason Ever" Thread

WEFFPIM · Post #1 » by **WEFFPIM** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:17 am

Any signings, re-signings, trades and goodbyes in the next week, let's put them in this handy dandy thread!

Maynard's already gone. Goodbye, multiple team MVP winner.

Post #2 » by **emperorjones** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 1:13 pm

According to a variety of sources, the Bears have reached agreements with defensive backs Winston Venable (Boise State), Anthony Walters (Delaware) and Mike Holmes (Syracuse), center J.C. Brignone (Mississippi State), guard Ricky Henry (Nebraska) and defensive tackle Corbin Bryant (Northwestern).

ESPN Chicago reports the Bears also have reached terms with center Alex Linnenkohl (Oregon State), tight end Andre Smith (Virginia Tech), safety Dom DeCicco (Pitt) and linebacker Mario Addison (Troy).

blumeany · Post #3 » by **blumeany** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 3:38 pm

Per Chicagobreakingsports.com

According to a source, the Bears already have reached out about unrestricted free agent Justin Durant from the Jaguars and the signing of Durant "could happen." The Bears are looking for another option alongside Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs, with Nick Roach an unrestricted free agent set to test the market and Pisa Tinoisamoa, also a free agent, coming off major knee surgery. Tinoisamoa would be limited in training camp if re-signed by the Bears.

Also

Here is an unofficial list of other players who will sign with the Bears as undrafted free agents:

WR Jimmy Young, TCU

DB Winston Venable, Boise State

DB Anthony Walters, Delaware

DB/KR Mike Holmes, Syracuse

C J.C. Brignone, Mississippi State

G Ricky Henry, Nebraska

DT Corbin Bryant, Northwestern

C Alex Linnenkohl, Oregon State

TE Andre Smith, Virginia Tech

S Dom DeCicco, Pitt

LB Mario Addison, Troy

blumeany · Post #4 » by **blumeany** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 4:05 pm

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/fo ... 8125.story

The Chicago Bears landed one of the prizes of the undrafted free agent class Tuesday morning when Ohio State receiver Dane Sanzenbacher agreed to terms with the team.

Sanzenbacher was one of the most pursued undrafted free agents. His agent Joe Flanagan said Sanzenbacher had been sought by 25 of the 32 NFL teams, and he received phone calls from team owners and quarterbacks offering sales pitches to his client.

WEFFPIM · Post #5 » by **WEFFPIM** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:21 pm

Love the Sanzenbacher addition. He could very well make the club.

heir_jordan22 · Post #6 » by **heir_jordan22** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:33 pm

I really would like the Bears to sign Herzlich. He seems like a guy who can replace Urlacher in a couple years.

ChronicKerr · Post #7 » by **ChronicKerr** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 6:18 pm

Herzlich signed with the Giants.

ACTUAL UDFA:

1. DT- Corbin Bryant northwestern

2.Dom DeCicco (S, Pitt)

3. DB Winston Venable (Boise State),

4. DB Anthony Walters (Delaware)

5. DB Mike Holmes (Syracuse)

6. center J.C. Brignone (Mississippi State)

7. Alex Linnenkohl (Oregon state

8. guard Ricky Henry (Nebraska)

9. tight end Andre Smith (Virginia Tech),

10 linebacker Mario Addison (Troy).

11. WR Jim Young (TCU)

12 CB Ryan Jones (NW missu)

13. Baylor CB Antareis Bryan

14, WR Dane Sanzenbacher. ohio state

15. South Carolina K/P Spencer Lanning

16 QB Trevor Vittatoe UTEP

17. RB robert hughes, Norte dame

heir_jordan22 · Post #8 » by **heir_jordan22** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 7:21 pm

Yea I saw that two minutes after I posted

NZB2323 · Post #9 » by **NZB2323** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 7:32 pm

I can't believe that Maynard's no longer with the Bears.

Hold me.

Post #10 » by **emperorjones** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 7:48 pm

I'm glad Maynard is gone. He seemed to blow it in crunch time too many times during the last 2 seasons. Good time to find a replacement

ChronicKerr · Post #11 » by **ChronicKerr** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 7:50 pm

Steve Weatherford (jets punter last year) is the likely replacement from what I've read thus far.

Post #12 » by **Icness** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 1:41 am

Linnekohl can make the team. Not sure about Sanzebacher--nice kid, great effort, glue for hands but he's not fast and not quick. That flew for Steve Largent but that was (gasp that I'm old enough to remember watching him!) 30 years ago and the game has changed.

I just noticed the Ryan Jones signing. Best UDFA DB on the market IMO. He needs a year on the practice squad but IMO he can absolutely become at least a nickel back in the NFL in 2 years. He was courted by several teams as well. Be patient with him.

BIGGIEsmalls 23 · Post #13 » by **BIGGIEsmalls 23** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:04 am

The Dallas Cowboys will cut ties with wide receiver Roy Williams, multiple sources said Tuesday.

Team owner and general manager Jerry Jones met with some players Tuesday morning and told them not to bother reporting to training camp Wednesday in San Antonio because they will be cut.

With the Cowboys' planned cuts, Jason Garrett is sending the message to the Cowboys that he has real power, unlike his predecessor, writes Todd Archer.

Marion Barber, Pro Bowl guard Leonard Davis and kicker Kris Brown also will not be returning to the Cowboys, multiple sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter and ESPNDallas.com

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BIGGIEsmalls 23 · Post #14 » by **BIGGIEsmalls 23** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:05 am

The Seattle Seahawks agreed to a deal with Tarvaris Jackson following the news that free-agent quarterback Matt Hasselbeck will not return to Seattle this season, multiple sources told ESPN

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BIGGIEsmalls 23 · Post #15 » by **BIGGIEsmalls 23** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:06 am

The Minnesota Vikings are one of a few teams that have had trade discussions with the Washington Redskins about quarterback Donovan McNabb, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter

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Post #16 » by **emperorjones** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 12:12 pm

I'd be fine with Roy Williams and a solid LG as are only new players on offense

Cliff Levingston · Post #17 » by **Cliff Levingston** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 2:14 pm

BIGGIEsmalls 23 wrote:
Marion Barber, Pro Bowl guard Leonard Davis and kicker Kris Brown also will not be returning to the Cowboys, multiple sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter and ESPNDallas.com

Get him. He's probably getting a little over the hill but who cares? ...he's still good!

Post #18 » by **Icness** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 2:45 pm

Brad Smith to Chicago will be announced within the next couple of hours. Slot receiver, #3 QB, gadget play guy.

Cliff Levingston · Post #19 » by **Cliff Levingston** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:06 pm

Icness wrote:Brad Smith to Chicago will be announced within the next couple of hours. Slot receiver, #3 QB, gadget play guy.

Interesting. Thanks!

ChronicKerr · Post #20 » by **ChronicKerr** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:37 pm

Doesn't appear that Rice or Edwards are in the plans. I don't see how Smith helps us much. He caught 4 balls last year and 7 the year before. KR to replace Manning? Meh, we have Knox and Hester who can return kicks still and KR's will be far less prevalent now. This doesn't excite me at all.