Bears sign former Rush, Illini DE Walker.

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08-07-2012, 06:39 PM
Riczaj01

Bears sign former Rush, Illini DE Walker.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports...0,245525.story

Tribune report 4:24 p.m. CDT, August 7, 2012

The Chicago Bears brought another defensive end into training camp in Bourbonnais on Tuesday, signing Derek Walker to a one-year contract.

The 6-foot-4, 270-pound Walker played for Illinois and signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He spent part of the 2012 season with the Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League.

The Bears cleared a roster spot for Walker by waiving undrafted rookie free agent tackle Tyler Hendrickson.

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08-07-2012, 07:00 PM
The Benjamin

YAY.... an Arena League player.
08-07-2012, 07:11 PM
Grizzblue

Seems that maybe its a "plan b" to shea struggling in camp?
08-07-2012, 08:11 PM
Rogelio

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Originally Posted by Grizzblue

Seems that maybe its a "plan b" to shea struggling in camp?

I haven't followed closely enough to know if Shea was having a rough camp. I know he had a bad first day, but I thought I heard he improved. Anyway, this signing likely has nothing to do with Shea since they can't expect an Arena League guy to step in and pick up whatever slack their first round pick may have left.
08-07-2012, 09:19 PM
Papa Bear

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Originally Posted by The Benjamin

YAY.... an Arena League player.

Let's make it a hat trick and sign T.O.!
08-07-2012, 09:20 PM
BigClaws

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Originally Posted by Papa Bear

Let's make it a hat trick and sign T.O.!

Too late. Seattle got him. Idiots. Lol
08-07-2012, 09:28 PM
Papa Bear

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Originally Posted by BigClaws

Too late. Seattle got him. Idiots. Lol

T.O. and Omiyale? Lookout for the new west coast powerhouse!
08-07-2012, 10:34 PM
JustAnotherBearsFan99

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Originally Posted by The Benjamin

YAY.... an Arena League player.

This move combined with our other arena guy (Rashied Davis) virtually assures us the Super Bowl. Jerry Angelo would be proud.

Although, I'd feel even better if we could re-sign Air Currie from the Canadian Football League, and maybe add a swimming pool jumper into the mix. Then we'd be a lock for the SB win.
08-08-2012, 06:07 PM
yttocs

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Originally Posted by JustAnotherBearsFan99

This move combined with our other arena guy (Rashied Davis) virtually assures us the Super Bowl. Jerry Angelo would be proud.

Although, I'd feel even better if we could re-sign Air Currie from the Canadian Football League, and maybe add a swimming pool jumper into the mix. Then we'd be a lock for the SB win.

Can't we sign Roy Williams back too? Mr. Mittens. It can get cold in the last part of the season.
08-09-2012, 05:39 PM
A-11

Forget Mr. Mittens, leaving no stone unturned means :
http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/...llAlliance.png http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/...yeart/IWFL.png http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/.../WPFL_logo.png

Finally, Emery's crew has the scouting department's attention!
I'm not being sexist either (okay, shades of grey...mabey), if I was there would be bikini league pictures.
Ohh, the horror that would bring, keeping it real, keeping it "G" rated.

I will say though, it does not matter where these players come from really. What matters is that the organization does not appear to be just "settling" with anyone. Hope the front office keeps them coming.