Thread: CB Kelvin Hayden anyone?

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports...0,779552.story

Bears could be in mix for Super Bowl nemesis Hayden

Chicago Bears fan are familiar with Kelvin Hayden: The veteran cornerback picked off a Rex Grossman pass in Super Bowl XLI and returned it 56 yards for a game-changing touchdown.

Yes, he took it to the house. Now, could Hayden be headed home?

The Indianapolis Colts released the former Hubbard and Illinois standout, meaning the 28-year-old Hayden is on the open market. A handful of teams already have expressed interest.

Don’t be surprised if the Bears join the mix.

Before Hayden signed a five-year, $43 million deal with the Colts in February of 2009, a source confirmed he was the top free-agent target on the Bears’ wish list. The Colts and Bears run virtually the same defensive scheme, so it was a natural fit.

Hayden was a starter for the Colts the last four seasons. He ended up on injured reserve this past season with a neck injury. A source close to Hayden said the player recently passed a physical.

With Charles Tillman’s injury history, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Bears look into available options, with Hayden topping the list.

Tillman and Tim Jennings lined up as the starters during the first day of training camp with Zack Bowman and Joshua Moore behind. Corey Graham re-signed with the team and can return to practice Thursday. The Bears, however, never have given Graham a serious chance to play defense.

The 6-foot, 195-pound Hayden has nine career interceptions and has returned three for touchdowns.

For the Bears, it might be just a matter of how much money they are willing to invest in Hayden.

I still believe the Bears should go after Antonio Cromartie. Whatcha think?