[CBFF] Lions Cut Rogers

[Victor Waldron]

I think JA and Lovie have made it clear that they are happy with the WRs 
we already have. Of the seemingly endless list of available WRs the 
Bears have only shown a passing interest in a couple (Lelie and Branch) 
even though they have the resources to get someone.

What have the other top NFC teams done this offseason?:
Seattle: signed Nate Burleson, have a deal on the table for Branch if 
they can get the Pats to trade
Carolina: signed Keshawn Johnson
Dallas: signed TO
Washington: signed Randel El, traded for Brandon Lloyd
NYG: drafted Sinorice Moss

Ok, so it is possible that none of these moves will improve their 
respective teams enough to make a difference, but the real issue is the 
realization that upgrades need to be attempted. The Bears had the 31st 
worst freakin' offense last season (and yes, a lot has to do with the QB 
position) so you'd think some upgrades in receiver department would be 
warranted (for the record, I *love* JA's "redshirt class" theory but it 
leaves me a little nervous).

In the end it will be which model will win out, bolstering the lineup 
with available WRs from other teams or depending on a crop of hand 
picked draftees (several who are currently unproven). Having Currie drop 
a certain TD pass in preseason doesn't bode well for the latter. It's 
going to be interesting.

V

Steve Behrens wrote:
> How does that work, once a player's been cut, if they pick him up off of
> waivers, then they have to pick up his contract as well?  If he clears
> waivers, then he can sign a new contract with whoever he wants?  It's not
> like he was traded.
>
> -Behr
>
>
> On 9/2/06, Ryan Dietzenbach <ryandietzenbach at gmail.com> wrote:
>   
>> On 9/2/06, Steve Behrens <steve.behrens at gmail.com> wrote:
>>     
>>> I agree, Phil, in that we should definitely take the chance... not sure
>>>       
>> if
>>     
>>> he'll clear waivers all the way to the Bears, but I certainly hope JA
>>>       
>> grabs
>>     
>>> him id he's available.
>>>       
>> There isn't a team in the league dumb enough to pick him off waivers
>> at that price.
>>
>> At least, I don't think so...
>>
>> RD
>>
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