[CBFF] Hard choices ahead for Bears

[Jason Cetina]

I'm not sure why you think we can't draft linemen. Colombo was only a 
bust because of injuries, which can't be predicted. Now that he's 
healthy, he's playing very well for the 'Boys.

Beyond that, I can' even remember the last time (before Beekman) that we 
drafted a linemen in the early rounds.

Jim Ferolie wrote:
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jason Cetina" <jason at cetinas.org>
>
> The Bears have not attempted to build a young o-line in forever. Now
> they have to. I don't think Alan Faneca is a good option for the Bears
> due to his age. I think a better bet would be to draft a guard, and then
> try and pick up a younger guy like Max Starks from Pittsburgh who will
> be an UFA. I'd just rather sign a proven tackle than a proven guard
> since tackle is more critical. >>
>
> Ask the Seahawks about that.
>
> <<Anyway, my point is that I personally
> believe that dynasties are really built in the trenches, and that in
> order to have a ten year QB, you have to start young on the line and
> constantly replenish it as players move on.>>
>
> Ask the Broncos about that.
>
> This organization can't draft linemen. But Tait was a reasonable move, Brown 
> was a good move for the price and Garza is OK. Miller was the only real 
> F-up, aside from the lack of upgrading.
>
> Tackle is not more critical, it's just more expensive because quality is 
> easier to spot. A FA left tackle is super expensive, and you can really only 
> draft a good LT in the first half of the first round.
>
> I personally don't like this idea that's been bandied about with Tait moving 
> to right. I think he's better at left. Not a star, but quality, albeit a 
> little inconsistent this year. At right he's not strong enough to be 
> dominant, and since he's always going to have some mistakes at either spot, 
> I'd rather pay some dough and get a good RT that will be a much better bang 
> for the buck. And I'd LOVE to get Faneca. Put together one solid side of the 
> line and shore up the right and I promise we'd see improvement.
>
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