Bears off-season thread 2022

[JeffH]

https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-bears-reach-nfl-s-53-man-roster-limit

[Old Style]

Only 2 TE's made the cut. What happened to the other 8 we had on the roster last season?

[jersey cubs fan]

Schofield was pretty obvious once Jenkins settled into RG.

[UMFan83]

If I counted correctly, 22 of the 53 players were on the Bears last year. 9 on offense, 11 on defense and 2 specialists

[Old Style]

If I counted correctly, 22 of the 53 players were on the Bears last year. 9 on offense, 11 on defense and 2 specialists

You could also read the tweet above that says only 22 of Pace's players are left on the roster.

[raw]

Only 2 TE's made the cut. What happened to the other 8 we had on the roster last season?

 

Jake Tonges made the roster as a 2nd FB. But he lined up a TE more than FB this preseason, so they have 3 TEs.

[raw]

Just a reminder, most teams don't claim players. Most practice squads consists of players who were in camp with the team that retains them. I would imagine though that the Bears make 1-2 claims. If I were Jaylon Jones or whoever they deem is the 7th WR, I'd probably worry about my position on the 53-man.

 

Thomas Graham Jr, I'm guessing the team wants to keep him around. He hasn't practiced all training camp and probably not going to be ready to go Week 1. But if they IR'd him before 4pm today, he'd be out for the season. So my guess is they'll hope nobody claims an injured DB with 2 games of NFL experience, and then keep him on the PS until he's healthy and then he'll take a roster spot.

 

I also hope they can keep the following around for the practice squad:

 

Trevon Coley, DT

Sam Kamara, DE

Lachavious Simmons, OG

Isaiah Coulter, WR

Nsimba Webster, WR

Demarquis Gates, LB

Chase Allen, TE

Demontre Tuggle, RB

[UMFan83]

If I counted correctly, 22 of the 53 players were on the Bears last year. 9 on offense, 11 on defense and 2 specialists

You could also read the tweet above that says only 22 of Pace's players are left on the roster.

 

I...just wanted to verify it myself

[WrigleyField 22]

A few interesting choices, but pretty tame 53 deadline. Will have at least one move in the next few days if Harry is IR bound.

[UMFan83]

 

[raw]

The Jenkins situation is so weird. Demoting to 2nd team RT before pads even come on. Mysterious absences from practice for 2 weeks. Trade rumors, which the GM didn't deny. Character assassination about his "demeanor" and potentially being too sensitive for the NFL. Then almost immediately gets thrown in as the starter at a position he's never played, AFTER signing a veteran at the position. Trade rumors still happening. Team wouldn't confirm he's the starter or squash trade rumors despite the fact he got every rep with the 1s for the last 2 weeks.

 

Even today, Eberflus says he doesn't rule out Patrick at guard when he comes back. To me, that's another confirmation that Jenkins may still be on shaky ground. Because they aren't moving Whitehair back to C. So that means Mustipher will be there, and Patrick would be RG.

 

It's like, "hey, we don't like you. You don't fit our vision. But you are the most talented guy on the roster, so we'll play you anyway". I honestly feel bad for the kid.

[JeffH]

If the Bears play Mustipher/Patrick at C/RG in any combination, that will be proof positive that Jenkins fucked Mrs. Eberflus.

[David]

[David]

I think he's just a worse John Fox level weirdo who refuses to say anything concrete to the media.

[WrigleyField 22]

Heyo

[UMFan83]

 

This was a good analysis. He wasn’t effusive in his praise at all, he pointed throughout areas Fields needs to improve (particularly decisiveness in the pocket) but also showed areas where he has improved from last year. I definitely appreciate that more than 100% effusive praise

[David]

[David]

 

Yates screwed up - it's Armon Watts, who IS a DL

Edited August 31, 2022 by David

[UMFan83]

 

Watts is a safety, not a DT, and he had an 80.3 PFF grade last year but not really sure how much he played

 

Interesting on Leatherwood. Hopefully the Bears look at him as a project to fix his issues and not someone to count on this year. Interesting that they didn't claim any WRs.

[UMFan83]

Because we claimed him on waivers we are taking on Leatherwood's contract rather than the Raiders having to absorb it. His cap hit is roughly $8m this year and $4m next year. Not a big deal given the Bears future cap situation I guess.

 

Edit: I might be off, I pulled that info from a cap site. Here is more info

 

Edited August 31, 2022 by UMFan83

[David]

 

 

[JeffH]

So, who are the likely candidates to get dropped for the new additions?

 

OL Alex Leatherwood - Carter or Thomas

DT Armani Watts - Pennel

DB Josh Blackwell - Jackson, Jones, or Shelley

DE Kingsley Johnathan - no real obvious candidate

LB Sterling Weatherford - Johnson or Sanborn

TE Trevin Wesco - Tonges

[JeffH]

Shelley, Thomas, and Tonga cut.

 

That's two more Pace guys gone.

[WrigleyField 22]

Because we claimed him on waivers we are taking on Leatherwood's contract rather than the Raiders having to absorb it. His cap hit is roughly $8m this year and $4m next year. Not a big deal given the Bears future cap situation I guess.

 

Edit: I might be off, I pulled that info from a cap site. Here is more info

 

Yea they'll just pick up the remaining money not the old bonus amortization.

 

It's expensive as far as waiver claims go, but it's nothing in the grand scheme of things. Bears at least 3 years away until they'll realistically have any cap discomfort (and even then, the cap is fake). In a few years when they're extending Fields it won't have mattered they wasted a few million along the way.

[WrigleyField 22]

Incredibly active waiver period for Poles. No guy should feel comfortable with their roster spot.