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Signing Our Own; Pisa Still a Possibility....
Source: Bears keeping tabs on Tinoisamoa
August, 1, 2011Aug 1
11:20
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By Jeff Dickerson
Luc Leclerc/US PresswirePisa Tinoisamoa needs to make sure he doesn't rush back and risk further damage to his knee.
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears' picture at linebacker is starting to come into focus after they agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Brian Iwuh on Sunday.
That gives the Bears five linebackers -- Iwuh, Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs, Nick Roach, J.T. Thomas -- who are expected to make the final 53-man roster. However, the club usually carries six linebackers in the regular season, meaning one additional spot could be up for grabs.
While it's entirely possible the Bears could decide to sign another linebacker in free agency -- or perhaps one of the undrafted rookies in camp makes a strong push to make the team -- the organization continues to keep close tabs on veteran Pisa Tinoisamoa, according to an NFL source.
Tinoisamoa started 10 games at strongside linebacker last season, and finished seventh on the team with 51 regular-season tackles. But Tinoisamoa was forced to miss four games due to a lingering knee problem that required an offseason procedure. Tinoisamoa's first year in Chicago in 2009 was also cut short due to a knee injury sustained in the season opener against the Green Bay Packers. He played in only two games the entire year.
The linebacker, however, is known as a quick healer, and is believed to be in the final stages of rehabbing the knee after months of offseason work and conditioning. It's likely Tinoisamoa is waiting until the knee is completely healed to determine where he'll play football in 2011. If the veteran rushes back too quickly, there's a belief it could cause him to re-injure the knee for a third consecutive year.
It's unclear whether Tinoisamoa will be 100 percent before the start of the regular season in September, but he remains a player the Bears are actively monitoring on the free agent market.
I'm getting to that age where a lifetime warranty just doesn't mean as much to me anymore as an afternoon nap. 
Honey Badger Don't Care. Honey Badger Don't Give a Shit.
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No, no, no. Release him, he's not worth it anymore.
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I really hope that he can make it back and stay healthy. Roach is a solid player but he's not the playmaker that Pisa is. Glad the Bears still have an interest and are keeping tabs on him. If he can play I'd like to have him this year.
I'm getting to that age where a lifetime warranty just doesn't mean as much to me anymore as an afternoon nap. Honey Badger Don't Care. Honey Badger Don't Give a Shit.
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Agreed he's been around a couple years and could swing him in with a backup role on the cheap.
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Originally Posted by
little bear 
No, no, no. Release him, he's not worth it anymore.
LOL, what's up with you today lb? First it's Sanzenbacher and now Pisa. We're still $24 mil under the cap so if the guy comes in on a one year vet minimum deal and makes the team you really can't say he's not worth it. Do I detect a note of sarcasm in these posts? 
I'm getting to that age where a lifetime warranty just doesn't mean as much to me anymore as an afternoon nap. Honey Badger Don't Care. Honey Badger Don't Give a Shit.
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Originally Posted by
little bear No, no, no. Release him, he's not worth it anymore.
Pisa>>>>>>>>>>Roach.
His problem is health, which sucks, but he is a quality player for us when healthy.
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I don't think we can go wrong signing him. If he gets hurt again he's done and then we can go out and find another Tim Shaw type player. THAT I'm confident JA can do (only that).
Arguing on the internet is like winning the special olympics, even if you win your still messed up.
Restore the roar!
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The advantage we have is that because he's still rehabbing no one else is knocking on his door. If he can play this year I'm sure he'd be thrilled to come back again for a one year deal. He knows the system and it's unlikely anyone else will sign him hurt.
It's really too bad Pisa has struggled with injuries so much of his career. He's still a very good player but maybe the guy would have been an all-pro if he'd stayed healthy.
I'm getting to that age where a lifetime warranty just doesn't mean as much to me anymore as an afternoon nap. Honey Badger Don't Care. Honey Badger Don't Give a Shit.
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