[CBFF] Bears basically bargain hunting :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Bears - Sent Using Google Toolbar

[mactbone]

Right, Boldin was a second round pick in the same draft as Johnson and Fitzgerald was drafted a year later. You'd have to assume that they figured Johnson was the guy who would catch 100 balls when they drafted him and Boldin was an opportunity pick. So, to me, that raises doubts about his ability that the Cardinals immediately rejected him for a guy they didn't think was as talented. Obviously Fitzgerald was picked more for his perception as a rare talent and relationship with Green, but it is something to keep in mind when looking at him.
-Chris


----- Original Message ----
From: Victor Waldron <victor19 at gmail.com>
To: post at chicagobearsfanforum.com
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 2:52:57 PM
Subject: Re: [CBFF] Bears basically bargain hunting :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Bears - Sent Using Google Toolbar

Johnson's rookie season Boldin caught 101 balls. Fitzgerald came on
the following season.

V

On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 2:29 PM, mactbone <mactbone0 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Don't overstate his third receiver status. He was drafted in the first round before Boldin and Fitzgerald and
>  had his opportunities to shine.
>  -Chris
>
>
>
>  ----- Original Message ----
>  From: Victor Waldron <victor19 at gmail.com>
>  To: post at chicagobearsfanforum.com
>  Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 11:32:59 AM
>  Subject: Re: [CBFF] Bears basically bargain hunting :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Bears - Sent Using Google Toolbar
>
>  This is a great assessment of the current WR situation.
>
>  While I don't think Johnson is a superstar we almost have to sign him.
>  Booker plus Lloyd's '08 salaries are probably less than what Moose was
>  supposed to earn here so you have to believe the money is there
>  somewhere, even taking future monies for THarris and Hester into
>  account.
>
>  The scouting on Johnson seems to indicate he's taller and nearly as
>  fast as Berrian, though he hasn't produced as much as Berrian. A lot
>  of this is due to him being the #3 behind Fitz and Boldin, a situation
>  where Berrian would also be #3 on the depth chart.
>
>  At a minimum I'd like to believe that Johnson (along with Booker)
>  would basically have our WRs at the same level as last year, perhaps
>  an upgrade overall if Johnson could flourish after coming out from
>  behind the shadows. I'm not holding my breath that we'll sign him but
>  I really hope we do.
>
>  >  Booker serves as a replacement for Muhsin Muhammad, but Lloyd is no
>  >  guarantee to make the team. The Bears still need to enhance their receiving
>  >  corps, and using a first-day draft pick will make it more difficult to fill
>  >  other needs. Berrian is the only wideout Angelo has drafted who has done
>  >  anything of note.
>  >
>  >  While time appears to be running out, it's not too late to sign Johnson, who
>  >  would take pressure off Hester and Mark Bradley to perform. Bradley hasn't
>  >  been able to stay healthy, and Hester has much to learn at wide receiver.
>  >
>  >  The secondary group of available receivers is thinning out. Drew Carter
>  >  signed with Oakland, and Justin McCareins returned to Tennessee. D.J.
>  >  Hackett visited Washington on Wednesday and reportedly will be in Tampa
>  >  today.
>
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