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jetsfan110 · 03-26-2010, 12:24 PM

The Bears have put DE Alex Brown on the trading block. Speculation is that he will net a late round pick. Discuss.

[url]http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/03/bears-bidding-farewell-to-veteran-de-alex-brown.html[/url]

[QUOTE]When coach Lovie Smith announced at the owners meeting that Israel Idonije was moving to defensive end, he signaled the Bears were jumping into the trade market.

Whether they can be successful remains to be seen.

An NFL source told the Tribune the Bears are working actively to deal Alex Brown. If they cannot find a taker for the nine-year veteran who finished last season as a captain, they could release him. The move of Idonije likely signals the end of Brown's career with the Bears because there simply isn't enough playing time to go around.

Brown has started 107 games since being a fourth-round draft pick in 2002, one of the real mid-round finds by general manager Jerry Angelo. But the addition of defensive end Julius Peppers has made Brown, who has a base salary of $5 million this season, expendable. Defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli raved about Mark Anderson in postseason meetings, and the Bears always have used a three-man rotation at end. That leaves Brown as the odd man out.

The timing might make it difficult for the Bears to swing a deal as teams could wait them out to see if he's released. His contract calls for a base salary of $5.5 million in 2011.

Brown probably would have had similar value to Kyle Vanden Bosch and Aaron Kampman on the open market. Vanden Bosch signed a $26 million, four-year contract with the Lions that included $11 million guaranteed. Brown, who turns 31 in June, has 29 1/2 sacks over the last five seasons, nine fewer than Vanden Bosch.

Kampman, who is recovering from a torn ACL, also got $26 million over four seasons from the Jaguars with $11 million guaranteed. But the big free agent shopping is over.

Idonije projects as a left end, and that's where he has played in the past. He played 30.9 percent of the defensive snaps last season, almost exclusively at tackle.

"What we're thinking about for him this year is letting him lock into end more, letting him keep his weight down," Smith said. "It's amazing what the guy can do with his body. ... I'd like to see him lock in and be more of a defensive end and see how good he can become."

Anderson spelled Brown and Adewale Ogunleye, getting 48.8 percent of the playing time. He's more experienced on the left side than Brown, but Anderson is now three full years removed from his 12-sack rookie season and has only 9 1/2 sacks to show in that time. The last time the Bears promoted Anderson over Brown, in 2007, it was a disaster. Anderson, a restricted free agent who is hoping for a multiyear deal, is a different player now.

"Very happy with Mark last year," Smith said. "He played better than he was given credit for. We feel comfortable with him."

Of course, Peppers, who will earn $20 million this season, is the man all eyes will be on. The Bears are holding out hope that Tommie Harris regains consistency at tackle, and they believe Peppers will make the entire line better. The plan is to move Jarron Gilbert, a third-round pick last season, and Henry Melton, a fourth-round pick, inside, but they could figure in the mix at end.

First, the Bears have to discover whether they can get something in return for one of their most consistent performers of the Angelo era.
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Beerfish · 03-26-2010, 12:38 PM

He's been a very consistent good player for years for the Bears. Don't think he fits our scheme but I've always like him as a player.

C Mart · 03-26-2010, 12:39 PM

[QUOTE=Beerfish;3538483]He's been a very consistent good player for years for the Bears. Don't think he fits our scheme but I've always like him as a player.[/QUOTE]

Exactly. Brown is a 4-3 DE.

sg3 · 03-26-2010, 12:57 PM

NO

Boynton Beach Jets · 03-26-2010, 01:52 PM

How long to sign the beast post comes out:rolleyes:

jetsfan110 · 03-26-2010, 03:12 PM

Oh, sorry. For some reason I was under the impression that the Bears have run a 3-4 for quite some time.

ChadOwnsBrady · 03-26-2010, 04:15 PM

[QUOTE=Boynton Beach Jets;3538578]How long to sign the beast post comes out:rolleyes:[/QUOTE]

I can't wait. Worst catchphrase on JI.com

Johnny Rico · 03-26-2010, 05:53 PM

What if we converted him to OLB and he dominated like BT?

Tanny sign this beast!!1!1!

LockeJET · 03-26-2010, 05:56 PM

Beastly sign this would be.

03-26-2010, 12:24 PM	#1
jetsfan110 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 474	DE Alex Brown On Trading Block The Bears have put DE Alex Brown on the trading block. Speculation is that he will net a late round pick. Discuss. [url]http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/03/bears-bidding-farewell-to-veteran-de-alex-brown.html[/url] [QUOTE]When coach Lovie Smith announced at the owners meeting that Israel Idonije was moving to defensive end, he signaled the Bears were jumping into the trade market. Whether they can be successful remains to be seen. An NFL source told the Tribune the Bears are working actively to deal Alex Brown. If they cannot find a taker for the nine-year veteran who finished last season as a captain, they could release him. The move of Idonije likely signals the end of Brown's career with the Bears because there simply isn't enough playing time to go around. Brown has started 107 games since being a fourth-round draft pick in 2002, one of the real mid-round finds by general manager Jerry Angelo. But the addition of defensive end Julius Peppers has made Brown, who has a base salary of $5 million this season, expendable. Defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli raved about Mark Anderson in postseason meetings, and the Bears always have used a three-man rotation at end. That leaves Brown as the odd man out. The timing might make it difficult for the Bears to swing a deal as teams could wait them out to see if he's released. His contract calls for a base salary of $5.5 million in 2011. Brown probably would have had similar value to Kyle Vanden Bosch and Aaron Kampman on the open market. Vanden Bosch signed a $26 million, four-year contract with the Lions that included $11 million guaranteed. Brown, who turns 31 in June, has 29 1/2 sacks over the last five seasons, nine fewer than Vanden Bosch. Kampman, who is recovering from a torn ACL, also got $26 million over four seasons from the Jaguars with $11 million guaranteed. But the big free agent shopping is over. Idonije projects as a left end, and that's where he has played in the past. He played 30.9 percent of the defensive snaps last season, almost exclusively at tackle. "What we're thinking about for him this year is letting him lock into end more, letting him keep his weight down," Smith said. "It's amazing what the guy can do with his body. ... I'd like to see him lock in and be more of a defensive end and see how good he can become." Anderson spelled Brown and Adewale Ogunleye, getting 48.8 percent of the playing time. He's more experienced on the left side than Brown, but Anderson is now three full years removed from his 12-sack rookie season and has only 9 1/2 sacks to show in that time. The last time the Bears promoted Anderson over Brown, in 2007, it was a disaster. Anderson, a restricted free agent who is hoping for a multiyear deal, is a different player now. "Very happy with Mark last year," Smith said. "He played better than he was given credit for. We feel comfortable with him." Of course, Peppers, who will earn $20 million this season, is the man all eyes will be on. The Bears are holding out hope that Tommie Harris regains consistency at tackle, and they believe Peppers will make the entire line better. The plan is to move Jarron Gilbert, a third-round pick last season, and Henry Melton, a fourth-round pick, inside, but they could figure in the mix at end. First, the Bears have to discover whether they can get something in return for one of their most consistent performers of the Angelo era. [/QUOTE]

03-26-2010, 12:38 PM	#2
Beerfish Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 19,115	He's been a very consistent good player for years for the Bears. Don't think he fits our scheme but I've always like him as a player.

03-26-2010, 12:39 PM	#3
C Mart Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,314	[QUOTE=Beerfish;3538483]He's been a very consistent good player for years for the Bears. Don't think he fits our scheme but I've always like him as a player.[/QUOTE] Exactly. Brown is a 4-3 DE.

03-26-2010, 12:57 PM	#4
sg3 REX AND THE I-MAN - BACK ON TRACK Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Big Apple, USA Posts: 20,885	NO

03-26-2010, 01:52 PM	#5
Boynton Beach Jets Woody Johnson must go!!!! All Pro Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boynton Beach, Florida Posts: 6,166	How long to sign the beast post comes out:rolleyes:

03-26-2010, 03:12 PM	#6
jetsfan110 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 474	Oh, sorry. For some reason I was under the impression that the Bears have run a 3-4 for quite some time.

03-26-2010, 04:15 PM	#7
ChadOwnsBrady rockin' and rollin', struttin' and strollin' All Pro Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Astoria, NY Posts: 989	[QUOTE=Boynton Beach Jets;3538578]How long to sign the beast post comes out:rolleyes:[/QUOTE] I can't wait. Worst catchphrase on JI.com

03-26-2010, 05:53 PM	#8
Johnny Rico Rookie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 618	What if we converted him to OLB and he dominated like BT? Tanny sign this beast!!1!1!

03-26-2010, 05:56 PM	#9
LockeJET pooping, but thinking of you! Hall of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 15,969	Beastly sign this would be.