Bears release Matt Slausen

voodooido · 05-02-2016, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Bears released OG Matt Slauson.
Slauson was owed just under $3 million this season. The move is surprising after Slauson finished No. 18 in Pro Football Focus' 2015 guard ratings, with a top-ten rank in pass protection. He allowed one sack in 16 starts, and just turned 30 in February. While the Bears are moving on with second-round pick Cody Whitehair at left guard, a good guard just hit the free agent market.

Matt Slauson - Unsigned Free Agent - 2016 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com

sure call him and see what happens as a stop gap. I really like the youth at OG we added as UDFA. So a seasoned vet might be what the doctor orders for this group. I know jets fans were not happy about losing him.

Funny thing is Peat is in the running to become a starter at OG. which was bitter news from the saints front office. So keep an eye out for RT just in case.

30 years young. 2-4 year deal 5-10 million contract. Sign hime up. Letio is a UFA next year.

QBREES9 · 05-02-2016, 08:55 AM

Bring him in.

Danno · 05-02-2016, 09:21 AM

Why haven't we signed Slausen yet?

ScottF · 05-02-2016, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Why haven't we signed Slausen yet?

My guess is that his phone is ringing and he is weighing offers
we have about $3 million, but Loomis can make that work

the other factor is that at 7-9 X 2 we aren't exactly the marquee choice anymore, and maybe not even top 5. If he wants to "win now" we might have difficulty landing him

Seer1 · 05-02-2016, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by ScottF

My guess is that his phone is ringing and he is weighing offers
we have about $3 million, but Loomis can make that work

the other factor is that 7-9 X 2 we aren't exactly the marquee choice anymore, and maybe not even top 5. If he wants to "win now" we might have difficulty landing him

I'd think Drew would really like to pitch in on this one.

SmashMouth · 05-02-2016, 11:29 AM

Can the rookie UDFA OG not do the job? We signed like four of them.

ScottF · 05-02-2016, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Can the rookie UDFA OG not do the job? We signed like four of them.

You might have answered your question there
Let's hope one can.

K Major · 05-02-2016, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Can the rookie UDFA OG not do the job? We signed like four of them.

At the guard spot, I'd prefer a seasoned vet over a UDFA and Matt would fill that void... very well.

B_Dub_Saint · 05-02-2016, 11:48 AM

Even though we stacked up in OL after the draft, I would still love this signing. It would only leave one spot left to fight for as far as guard is concerned. Make it happen Loomis!

Rugby Saint II · 05-02-2016, 04:29 PM

He is a plug and play player. This seems like a no brainer to me. We have some serviceable backups now but we need at least one starter and I believe he's it. Of course I've never heard of him before but I'm willing to proclaim him the next pro bowler form the Saints.

05-02-2016, 08:43 AM	#1
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,840	Re: Bears release Matt Slausen Originally Posted by hagan714 Bears released OG Matt Slauson. Slauson was owed just under $3 million this season. The move is surprising after Slauson finished No. 18 in Pro Football Focus' 2015 guard ratings, with a top-ten rank in pass protection. He allowed one sack in 16 starts, and just turned 30 in February. While the Bears are moving on with second-round pick Cody Whitehair at left guard, a good guard just hit the free agent market. Matt Slauson - Unsigned Free Agent - 2016 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com sure call him and see what happens as a stop gap. I really like the youth at OG we added as UDFA. So a seasoned vet might be what the doctor orders for this group. I know jets fans were not happy about losing him. Funny thing is Peat is in the running to become a starter at OG. which was bitter news from the saints front office. So keep an eye out for RT just in case. 30 years young. 2-4 year deal 5-10 million contract. Sign hime up. Letio is a UFA next year.
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05-02-2016, 08:55 AM	#2
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	Re: Bears release Matt Slausen Bring him in.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,756	Re: Bears release Matt Slausen Why haven't we signed Slausen yet? ScottF likes this.

05-02-2016, 09:58 AM	#4
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Bears release Matt Slausen Originally Posted by Danno Why haven't we signed Slausen yet? My guess is that his phone is ringing and he is weighing offers we have about $3 million, but Loomis can make that work the other factor is that at 7-9 X 2 we aren't exactly the marquee choice anymore, and maybe not even top 5. If he wants to "win now" we might have difficulty landing him

05-02-2016, 11:27 AM	#5
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Bears release Matt Slausen Originally Posted by ScottF My guess is that his phone is ringing and he is weighing offers we have about $3 million, but Loomis can make that work the other factor is that 7-9 X 2 we aren't exactly the marquee choice anymore, and maybe not even top 5. If he wants to "win now" we might have difficulty landing him I'd think Drew would really like to pitch in on this one. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,794 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Bears release Matt Slausen Can the rookie UDFA OG not do the job? We signed like four of them.

05-02-2016, 11:34 AM	#7
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Bears release Matt Slausen Originally Posted by SmashMouth Can the rookie UDFA OG not do the job? We signed like four of them. You might have answered your question there Let's hope one can.

05-02-2016, 11:50 AM	#8
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,830 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Bears release Matt Slausen Originally Posted by SmashMouth Can the rookie UDFA OG not do the job? We signed like four of them. At the guard spot, I'd prefer a seasoned vet over a UDFA and Matt would fill that void... very well. brees84 likes this.

05-02-2016, 11:48 AM	#9
B_Dub_Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 2,345 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Bears release Matt Slausen Even though we stacked up in OL after the draft, I would still love this signing. It would only leave one spot left to fight for as far as guard is concerned. Make it happen Loomis!

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,153	Re: Bears release Matt Slausen He is a plug and play player. This seems like a no brainer to me. We have some serviceable backups now but we need at least one starter and I believe he's it. Of course I've never heard of him before but I'm willing to proclaim him the next pro bowler form the Saints.

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