Football Rumblings

Bears Add OT Pace To Protect Cutler

Posted on April 2, 2009 by James WNo Comments

Shortly after acquiring quarterback Jay Cutler from the Broncos, the Chicago Bears wasted no time in protecting his blind side adding free agent offensive tackle Orlando Pace who was cut loose from the Rams earlier in the off-season.  The terms of the deal were not disclosed, however it is rumored that the contract spans three seasons.

Pace is slotted at left tackle which should move Chris Williams to right tackle.  Pace has battled injury problems each of the last two seasons but is a great upgrade to the Bears offensive line if he can remain healthy for most or all of the season.

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Free Agency Odds and Ends Wednesday

Posted on March 11, 2009 by James WNo Comments

The St Louis Rams released tackle Orlando Pace but signed fullback Mike Karney to a three year contract who spent the last five seasons with the New Orleans Saints to be a lead blocker for Steven Jackson.

The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed tackle Willie Colon to a one year deal worth just over $2 million.

The San Diego Chargers signed linebacker Kevin Burnett, formerly of the Cowboys, to a two year deal.  Burnett provides depth at the linebacker position as well as some special teams ability to the Bolts.

The Eagles added another saftey to help fill the void left by Brian Dawkins, signing Rashad Baker, formerly of the Oakland Raiders, to a one year deal.

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