In the past decade that bears have made some pretty good decisions about picking up and releasing players to ensure that the team can play at a maximum level. This past summer there was a lot of activity throughout the bears organization, but the ones that stood out the most were the trading of our tight end Greg Olson, and the signing of the cowboys running back Marion Barber. We traded Greg Olson to the Carolina Panthers for an undisclosed 2012 draft pick and we signed Marion Barber to a two year contract which is pretty standard for an older running back.
Greg Olson scored 5 touchdowns, and went for 404 total yards last season. These are not immaculate numbers considering he was a number one draft pick. Not only was he the bears 5th best receiver last year (based on total yards), but he played like a wide receiver rather than a tight end. Tight ends are supposed to block and this is something Olson could never do. The bears organization gave him a chance to develop the past few years, but there was no progress to be seen so we had to let him go. Hopefully the bears will use this draft pick wisely and obtain a better, more consistent player than Olson.
The second major change in the organization was an offensive threat. We did not have a good backup running back in Chester Taylor. Although he did play well with the Minnesota Viking’s (probably because he was a backup to Adrian Peterson) he could not keep up with the Bears offensive. So instead of him, we picked up a well renowned starter from the Dallas Cowboys, Marion Barber. He has been in a bit of a slump the past couple years due to injury and whatnot, but I believe that this will be a great addition the bears running core. Barber will get plenty of rest because Forte is our starter, and with rest comes success.
So with that said I believe the bears made some great decisions this summer, and remember, I speak THE TRUTH.
Stay classy Chi Town
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