[CBFF] Bears could lose Rashied Davis

[Tom Shannon]

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Posted on: Monday, March 10, 2008 9:31 PM
Author: chicagosports
Subject: Bears could lose Rashied Davis

 


By Vaughn McClure, 11:38 p.m.

The Bears are inching closer to losing another receiver.

Restricted free-agent Rashied Davis has drawn strong interest from Seattle and Kansas City, a source close to Davis said. 

Buffalo also jumped into the mix Monday afternoon. 

Davis, who received a tender offer of $927,000 from the Bears, has until April 18 to negotiate with other teams. The Bears have the right to match another team's offer, but because Davis came to the NFL from the Arena Football League in 2005, the Bears would not receive compensation if Davis signs elsewhere. 

Although the Bears recently signed Marty Booker and Brandon Lloyd, Davis could be a valuable asset regardless. The Chiefs aim to use him as their primary slot receiver, while the Seahawks would provide him the best opportunity to join a playoff contender. 

It was Davis who came up with crucial catches in the Bears’ 27-24 overtime win over Seattle in the 2006 playoffs. 

Last season, Davis caught 17 passes for 165 yards and also contributed on special teams, including a 14-yard average on kick returns. 

Extra points: Bears quarterbacks coach Pep Hamilton was part of a large contingent of pro coaches and scouts in San Diego this past Friday watching Josh Johnson, the University of San Diego quarterback. Johnson (6-3, 200) who struggled with his throws at the NFL Scouting Combine due to a back injury, was on point throwing on his home turf. Johnson first created as buzz by running the 40-yard dash in 4.55 seconds at combine, tops among quarterbacks. … Expect the Bears to be at Vanderbilt University March 21 to watch Commodore offensive tackle Chris Williams perform. He might be worthy of the Bears’ No. 14 overall pick.

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