Olsen Wants a Trade · PACKERSHOME

Rockmolder
Honored Member Topic Starter

15 years ago

Olsen unhappy with hiring of Martz, wants a trade

by Michael David Smith

New Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz has signaled that he doesn't think tight end Greg Olsen is a good fit in his offense, noting that he believes a tight end's responsibility is to block while the Bears have been sending out signals that they want to sign tight end Brandon Manumaleuna.

It turns out the feeling is mutual.

Peggy Kusinski of NBC Chicago reports that friends of Olsen say he was not happy about the hiring of Martz, and that he quietly sent his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, into "trade request" mode. According to Kusinski, the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots may be interested.

Olsen led the Bears in catches (60) and touchdowns (eight) in 2009.

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Rockmolder
Honored Member Topic Starter

15 years ago

This is a great start for Martz. Getting rid of your best offensive weapon is always a good idea.

I know, he wants his TEs to be blocker and get a lot out of his WRs, but you have to think that you might want to change it up a little to keep your best player on offense involved. At least untill you get some respectable WRs and an O-line.

And they're not going to get back what they invested to get him. I see them getting a 3rd and a 6th for him, or something like that. No way that a team is going to give up a late first.

Zero2Cool
Elite Member

15 years ago

Let's send a 4th or 5th to the Bears for him. 😉

dfosterf
Veteran Member

15 years ago

Don't the Pats have 3 2nd rounders this year?

I'm sure the Bears would like a 2nd round pick for this draft, but personally I think Olsen would be an awesome pick up for NE. giving up a 2.

Rockmolder
Honored Member Topic Starter

15 years ago

Don't the Pats have 3 2nd rounders this year?

I'm sure the Bears would like a 2nd round pick for this draft, but personally I think Olsen would be an awesome pick up for NE. giving up a 2.

"dfosterf" wrote:

That's true. It fixes your TE problem instantly, for only one of your 3 2nd round picks. That's a pretty scary thought.

Pack93z
Select Member

15 years ago

Color me is a guy that wouldn't want Olsen unless he comes on the cheap.. we seem to have a solid balance of guys that aren't overly hell bent on demanding the ball.. Olsen might upset that a bit..

And yes I know that there was a couple ripples last season from the wideouts that they weren't involved enough with the attention going to Finley.. but it could put an additional strain on that with another guy wanting the ball a great deal.

"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"

dfosterf
Veteran Member

15 years ago

I still don't see it. Martz has to recognize how valuable Olsen CAN be if he gets some decent WR's. That being said, I have absolutely no problem with stupidity in Chicago. :thumbleft:

RainX
Member

15 years ago

I don't see Chicago trading him to an NFC North team. Considering the three TEs we do currently have on the roster right now though, and even if they'd be willing to trade him to us, the team has far more pressing needs atm imo.

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flep
Member

15 years ago

I soon as I saw the title of the thread I tought who would be in for Olsen

My initial gut feeling was the Pats.

Great minds think alike eh?

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jdog2
Member

15 years ago

#10

Martz has Vernon Davis does nothing with him. Martz gets fired Davis has career year. Martz has Olsen best offensive weapon on the team. Doesn't want him. Good stuff.

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