Bears tried stealing Neal from Packers

uffda udfa
Veteran Member Topic Starter

10 years ago

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/30/report-bears-made-offer-to-mike-neal-in-free-agency/

---Surprised he didn't take their offer...he's an Indiana guy very close to Chicago.

Ted Thompson sits on his hands per former GM: "because they’ve had 25 fricking years of great quarterbacks. Of course it works. Try it without a special quarterback."

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nerdmann
Premier Member

10 years ago

The 6-foot-3, 285-pound Neal might have been able to play both inside and outside in Chicago’s 4-3 defense. Instead, he’ll continue to be a key front seven player in Green Bay’s 3-4 scheme.

Yeah, instead he'll flex between DL and OLB. Although it wouldn't shock me to see him do time at ILB either.

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DarkaneRules
Veteran Member

10 years ago

My gut tells me a lot of 2 year players and up train at least at 2 different positions. More packages. Less plays. Gonna be interesting.

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uffda udfa
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10 years ago

I'm probably higher on Neal than most. I love the guy. Not sure OLB is where you put a guy like him but he sure talks the talk that he likes it.

He's so strong as is Perry and Peppers, and Daniels technique makes him that way also. We have a lot of strong dudes on D. I would love to see Matthews, Perry, Peppers, Daniels and Neal rushing the QB. All of them are strong enough to whip someone one on one and one of them will be.

Ted Thompson sits on his hands per former GM: "because they’ve had 25 fricking years of great quarterbacks. Of course it works. Try it without a special quarterback."

DoddPower
Veteran Member

10 years ago

If Neal had a chance to play for a 4-3 team, I think he should have done it. I think that's his best fit, and his versatility to play DE and DT would be key. I'm guessing the Packers simply offered him more money, which is why he stayed. Neal would have been a nice addition to the Bears defense.

DakotaT
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10 years ago

Originally Posted by: uffda udfa

I think you just might get your wish on third downs this fall.

Mucky Tundra
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10 years ago

Originally Posted by: DoddPower

Yeah I thought the same thing when I first read the story. I do get the impression he would be better off in a 4-3 but I'll take Neal and let the Bears have MD Jennings.

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OlHoss1884
Member

10 years ago

Good for MD Jennings. By going to Chicago he improves the secondary for both teams.

I think Neal may be good, but I am always skeptical of a drug cheat.

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Dulak
Veteran Member

10 years ago

Originally Posted by: uffda udfa

I like neal too! Like the big strong guys instead of the big fat guys ... or the skinny dudes

OlHoss1884
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10 years ago

#10

I like neal too! Like the big strong guys instead of the big fat guys ... or the skinny dudes

Originally Posted by: Dulak

We are still talking football, right?

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