Thread: Comes Friday The Gloves Are Off

Originally Posted by jackiejokeman

If you have anything that can record ... you should record.

You wont see anything like this again for the next ten years.

Should be worth money on e-bay ten years from now.

We are about to witness a spectacle that you can only tell your kids about ...

because chances are they will never see it in their lifetime.

Its still a crime to expose yourself in public, fwiw.

"....Man, I don't know what the bleep you just said, little kid, but you special, man. You reached out, and touched a brothers' heart..."

By Dan Pompei, Chicago Tribune reporter

July 27, 2011

Here's a look at the 26 rookie free agents the Bears signed Tuesday.

Kris Adams, 6-3, 194, Texas-El Paso, WR. He has good speed (4.43 40-yard dash) to go along with size and he averaged 22.8 yards per catch last season. Roster chance: Slim.

Kyle Adams, 6-5, 257, Purdue, TE. Rhodes scholar candidate has enough ability to do all aspects of the job, but doesn't stand out in one area. Roster chance: Long shot.

Mario Addison, 6-3, 245, Troy, DE. He is a linebacker-defensive end "tweener" with good speed who could fit in the Bears' upfield scheme. Roster chance: Slim.

Tanner Antle, 6-3, 232, Tulsa, LB. Two selling points: good size and he went to coach Lovie Smith's alma mater. Roster chance: Long shot.

Tressor Baptiste, 6-0, 232, Texas A & M Kingsville, LB. Played against a lower level of competition and does not have great speed, but he made plays. Roster chance: Long shot.

J.C. Brignone, 6-1, 309, Mississippi State, C. He helped himself at the East-West Shrine game, but not enough to get drafted. Roster chance: Long shot.

Antareis Bryan, 6-1, 190, Baylor, CB. He has size and speed, as well as experience playing Cover 2, but he hasn't stayed healthy. Roster chance: Slim.

Corbin Bryant, 6-3, 297, Northwestern, DT. This local product has some of the traits the Bears look for, but might not be consistent enough. Roster chance: Slim.

Travis Cobb, 5-11, 175, Arizona, WR. This speedster's ticket onto the roster could be as a kick returner. He ran a 4.37 40-yard dash at his pro day. Roster chance: Slim.

Josh Davis, 6-7, 313, Georgia, OT. This is a Mike Tice kind of player with excellent size and positional versatility. Roster chance: Fair.

Dom DeCicco, 6-3, 232, Pittsburgh, OLB. A former safety, DeCicco might find a niche on special teams. Roster chance: Slim.

Ricky Henry, 6-3, 308, Nebraska, G. A tough two-year starter, Henry is considered an overachiever who lacks top athleticism. Roster chance: Long shot.

Mike Holmes, 5-10, 186, Syracuse, CB. He is a solid tackler who also can return punts. Roster chance: Long shot.

Robert Hughes, 5-11, 226, Notre Dame, RB. This Hubbard High School grad doesn't have the speed for tailback, but he could compete at fullback. Roster chance: Slim.

Ryan Jones, 5-11, 198, Northwest Missouri State, CB. He has the body and ability to play in the NFL but needs to come on strong. Roster chance: Fair.

Spencer Lanning, 5-11, 195, South Carolina, P. This former walk-on also was a kicker in college. Roster chance: Long shot.

Alex Linnenkohl, 6-2, 304, Oregon State, C. His talent and production suggest he should have been drafted, and the Bears need a young center. Roster chance: Good.

Jordan Miller, 6-1, 298, Southern, DT. He had a decent pro day and some production in college. Roster chance: Long shot.

Deron Minor, 6-0, 230, McNeese State, LB. Undersized linebacker plays strong, as his 26 reps of 225 pounds in the bench press would suggest. Roster chance: Long shot.

Sean Murnane, 6-1, 291, Central Michigan, DT. This is a local product from Carmel High School. He is smaller than ideal, but the Bears like Central Michigan players. Roster chance: Long shot.

Dane Sanzenbacher, 5-11, 182, Ohio State, WR. He was good enough to merit a Combine invite, but he was much more impressive on the football field than at the Combine. Roster chance: Decent.

Andre Smith, 6-4, 270, Virginia Tech, TE. If the Bears keep four tight ends, this big blocker has a shot at being No. 4. Roster chance: Fair.

Winston Venable, 5-11, 212, Boise State, S. He played some linebacker in college but likely is a safety in the pros. Roster chance: Long shot.

Trevor Vittatoe, 6-2, 218, Texas-El Paso, QB. An ankle injury hurt his draft chances, but he is UTEP's all-time leading passer. He will need Nathan Enderle to bomb or an injury. Roster chance: Long shot.

Anthony Walters, 6-0, 204, Delaware, S. This high school QB has the speed and athleticism to play at the NFL level. Roster chance: Slim.

Jimmy Young, 6-0, 204, Texas Christian, WR. He isn't a burner and was TCU's third leading receiver, but Young showed enough to merit a Combine invitation. Roster chance: Slim.