Bears to sign Martellus Bennett

kozelkid · Post #1 » by **kozelkid** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:16 pm

BREAKING: Former Giants TE Martellus Bennett has informed me that he will sign with the Chicago Bears tonight.

https://twitter.com/MikeClayNFL/status/ ... 7410427904

Post #2 » by **Jake0890** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:26 pm

OH MY GOD GUYS WE GOT A TIGHT END! JUMP FOR JOY!

kozelkid · Post #3 » by **kozelkid** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:29 pm

And now our 1st round pick doesn't have to be wasted on Eifert.

Post #4 » by **emperorjones** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:53 pm

Its so nice to have a RealGM

blumeany · Post #5 » by **blumeany** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:56 pm

Well, if the disappointment of Giants fans on Twitter is any indication, we signed a good one. :lol:

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JDRochholz · Post #6 » by **JDRochholz** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 9:01 pm

FANTASTIC signing. This guy is a playmaker. Whether its blocking, creating space for Marshall, or making a diving athletic catch, this guy has it. Can't wait for September.

blumeany · Post #7 » by **blumeany** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 9:04 pm

I'll reserve my excitement until I see what they do with the OLine. He's young and has potential though.

Cliff Levingston · Post #8 » by **Cliff Levingston** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 9:11 pm

Cliff Levingston likes him the idea of getting a competent 2 way tight end with some free agent money and look to the draft to find a stud tackle or guard or two.

Post #9 » by **Jake0890** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 9:22 pm

Cliff Levingston wrote:Cliff Levingston likes him the idea of getting a competent 2 way tight end with some free agent money and look to the draft to find a stud tackle or guard or two.

Always wanted to ask you this, but why do you talk in 3rd person?

ChicagoGreen · Post #10 » by **ChicagoGreen** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:05 pm

I think we'll fail at solidifying the OL as we should this Off season.

The Explorer · Post #11 » by **The Explorer** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:05 pm

This guy will make everyone forget the horrible memories that Kellen Davis left behind.

karch34 · Post #12 » by **karch34** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:09 pm

One big hole down. 5 more (OL) left.

Post #13 » by **fleet** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:15 pm

TRIPLE POST NICE!

Post #14 » by **fleet** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:16 pm

Post #15 » by **fleet** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:17 pm

He gets open. And catches the ball. The Bears will be tough in the red zone to cover. Im not sure how great of a blocker he is...seems like a thick receiver. But I notice him getting some props for blocking ability. I do see him fitting the new age TE mold very well.

ChicagoGreen · Post #16 » by **ChicagoGreen** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:17 pm

fleet wrote:He gets open. And catches the ball. The Bears will be tough in the red zone to cover. Im not sure how great of a blocker he is...seems like a thick receiver.

He blocks unlike Cook.

heir_jordan22 · Post #17 » by **heir_jordan22** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:24 pm

I like Bennett a lot. I just wanna know about the $$$

Apparently Bears are battling for Bushrod now too. Link coming

CalilLove89 · Post #18 » by **CalilLove89** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:27 pm

I am tingling in the nether regions.

A+

Post #19 » by **Jake0890** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:28 pm

charity stripe wrote:This guy will make everyone forget the horrible memories that Kellen Davis left behind.

It'll take many years to forget that.

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kozelkid · Post #20 » by **kozelkid** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:29 pm

fleet wrote:He gets open. And catches the ball. The Bears will be tough in the red zone to cover. Im not sure how great of a blocker he is...seems like a thick receiver. But I notice him getting some props for blocking ability. I do see him fitting the new age TE mold very well.

He's a better blocker than a receiver, that should tell you something. He graded as the #3 pass blocker and #13 run blocker among TEs.

As for receiving, the talent is obvious, unfortunately the consistency isn't there which is seems to be the trend among most TEs these days. In a vacuum, I like Cook better, but Bennett is definitely a great fit for Trestman's WCO.