First Day Of Free Agency

|Mitch| · 03-12-2013, 11:37 PM

I think the Bears overpaid for Bushrod...

Halo · 03-12-2013, 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

I think the Bears overpaid for Bushrod...

Agreed. Bushrod is making like Mini-Drew Brees money...

Bushrod becomes the highest-paid offensive lineman in franchise history. His $35.965 million, five-year contract averages $7.19 million per season, exceeding the contract John Tait received in 2003 when the Bears signed him away from the Chiefs. Bushrod receives $17.715 guaranteed and now J'Marcus Webb, the starter at left tackle the past two seasons, will have to figure as a backup or perhaps in a competition at right tackle.

Chicago Bears sign left tackle Jermon Bushrod, tight end Martellus Bennett - chicagotribune.com

FinSaint · 03-13-2013, 12:11 AM

$7.2M/yr isn't silly money for a Pro Bowl LT, but we all know the story of Bushrod better than the people from Chicago, which is why it seems so high to us.

I wonder what type of a deal WInston is looking for..?

Jamessr · 03-13-2013, 07:21 AM

I wonder how well Bushrod will do with Cutler being his QB. Jay cutler has a cannon but at times seems to hold on to the ball just a tad too long.
This could end up making Bushrod and the rest of the line look bad.. time will tell but I don't blame the guy for going for his payday.

hagan714 · 03-13-2013, 07:29 AM

lmao Cutler does not have Drews pocket presence and i am almost willing to bet Bushrod has seen his last pro bowl

TheOak · 03-13-2013, 08:14 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

lmao Cutler does not have Drews pocket presence and i am almost willing to bet Bushrod has seen his last pro bowl

Lets see how Bushrod does with out a good Center and Guard tandem on the side of him. Its not all QB..

The line is about cohesion and how well they all play together and pick up assignments.

Danno · 03-13-2013, 08:28 AM

Bushrod will do fine. He'll occasionally get eaten alive but will likely play very well for 14 of 16 games.

I remember most of us thought Jonathan Goodwin was a product of our system (me included) and was grossly overpaid by San Fran. Oops!

Crusader · 03-13-2013, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Bushrod will do fine. He'll occasionally get eaten alive but will likely play very well for 14 of 16 games.

I remember most of us thought Jonathan Goodwin was a product of our system (me included) and was grossly overpaid by San Fran. Oops!

And he has Kromer there who is great at what he does.

hagan714 · 03-13-2013, 09:03 AM

cutler will be screaming at bushrod by game 8

Rugby Saint II · 03-13-2013, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

cutler will be screaming at bushrod by game 8

Spot on!

03-12-2013, 11:37 PM	#1
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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,903 Blog Entries: 45	Re: First Day Of Free Agency Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| I think the Bears overpaid for Bushrod... Agreed. Bushrod is making like Mini-Drew Brees money... Bushrod becomes the highest-paid offensive lineman in franchise history. His $35.965 million, five-year contract averages $7.19 million per season, exceeding the contract John Tait received in 2003 when the Bears signed him away from the Chiefs. Bushrod receives $17.715 guaranteed and now J'Marcus Webb, the starter at left tackle the past two seasons, will have to figure as a backup or perhaps in a competition at right tackle. Chicago Bears sign left tackle Jermon Bushrod, tight end Martellus Bennett - chicagotribune.com

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Re: First Day Of Free Agency $7.2M/yr isn't silly money for a Pro Bowl LT, but we all know the story of Bushrod better than the people from Chicago, which is why it seems so high to us. I wonder what type of a deal WInston is looking for..? Joker likes this.

03-13-2013, 07:21 AM	#4
Jamessr 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,583	Re: First Day Of Free Agency I wonder how well Bushrod will do with Cutler being his QB. Jay cutler has a cannon but at times seems to hold on to the ball just a tad too long. This could end up making Bushrod and the rest of the line look bad.. time will tell but I don't blame the guy for going for his payday.

03-13-2013, 07:29 AM	#5
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: First Day Of Free Agency lmao Cutler does not have Drews pocket presence and i am almost willing to bet Bushrod has seen his last pro bowl Joker likes this.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,051	Re: First Day Of Free Agency Originally Posted by hagan714 lmao Cutler does not have Drews pocket presence and i am almost willing to bet Bushrod has seen his last pro bowl Lets see how Bushrod does with out a good Center and Guard tandem on the side of him. Its not all QB.. The line is about cohesion and how well they all play together and pick up assignments. Joker likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: First Day Of Free Agency Bushrod will do fine. He'll occasionally get eaten alive but will likely play very well for 14 of 16 games. I remember most of us thought Jonathan Goodwin was a product of our system (me included) and was grossly overpaid by San Fran. Oops! Crusader and Jamessr like this.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,049	Re: First Day Of Free Agency Originally Posted by Danno Bushrod will do fine. He'll occasionally get eaten alive but will likely play very well for 14 of 16 games. I remember most of us thought Jonathan Goodwin was a product of our system (me included) and was grossly overpaid by San Fran. Oops! And he has Kromer there who is great at what he does.

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