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

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I am not sure on this.  He has talent, but he gets the case of the "dropsies" every once in awhile.  With those two ahead of him, I ma not sure what chances he has truly had.  Would he be better if he knew that he was a #1 option?  Not sure, but it would be worth a shot.  I like Hackett .. if not too expensive .. but can he finally stay healthy??

Nat
---- 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>
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> 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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