Bears release former ProBowl CB Vasher

Gas2No99 · 03-17-2010, 07:13 PM

I think he'd be a solid pick-up as a slot CB to replace Strickland and give us more flexibility in the draft. Thoughts?

[url]http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/news/story?id=5003571[/url]

Updated: March 17, 2010, 6:30 PM ET

[SIZE="4"][B]Bears release cornerback Vasher[/B][/SIZE]

The Chicago Bears released cornerback Nathan Vasher on Wednesday.

"Nate was a great teammate," said Zack Bowman, who replaced Vasher at cornerback. "It was amazing how he kept things so positive even though things really weren't going the way he wanted them to on the field.

"The guy never took a negative approach to anything. He constantly gave me pointers, gave me encouragement and passed on a lot of things that as a young guy I really benefited from. Not only did Vash play some good ball here in Chicago, he was an extremely popular guy in the locker room.

Whether you needed a ride somewhere or wanted to watch a basketball game with somebody, Vash was always eager to hang out."

Vasher, who earned a Pro Bowl selection after recording eight interceptions in 2005, set an NFL record by returning a missed field goal 108 yards for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers on Nov. 13, 2005.

That record was broken when San Diego cornerback Antonio Cromartie returned a missed field goal 109 yards for a touchdown in 2007.

A fourth-round pick in 2004, Vasher started 46 games in six seasons with the Bears.

The Bears signed veteran cornerback Tim Jennings to a two-year contract on Tuesday.

mavericknyc1980 · 03-17-2010, 07:16 PM

Nice find, he would be a very good slot Corner.

FF2® · 03-17-2010, 07:19 PM

[QUOTE=Gas2No99;3530220]Whether you needed a ride somewhere or wanted to watch a basketball game with somebody, Vash was always eager to hang out."[/QUOTE]

:eek:

Ven0m · 03-17-2010, 07:21 PM

Cover 2 guy...... Pass.

Gas2No99 · 03-17-2010, 07:28 PM

[url]http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/10901/bears-loyalty-to-vasher-goes-unrewarded[/url]

[B]Bears' loyalty to Vasher goes unrewarded
[/B]
March, 17, 2010 5:19 PM ET
By Kevin Seifert

Chicago's decision to release cornerback Nathan Vasher came a year too late.

Whether it was injuries or confidence or a combination of both, Vasher was clearly an inferior player at the end of the 2008 season. He appeared in eight games that year, after making it through only four the season before, and had a $2.5 million roster bonus due before the 2009 season.

That seemed an appropriate time to part ways, but the Bears' loyalty to a key player on the 2006 Super Bowl team got the best of them. Against all logic, they believed Vasher could regain his starting job and give them the kind of playmaking that led to 13 interceptions in the first two seasons of his career.

Vasher, however, started only two games and lost his job to Zack Bowman. Any chance of competing for the 2010 nickel job was eliminated Tuesday after the Bears signed free agent Tim Jennings.

But don't shed many tears for Vasher, one of the genuinely good guys in the Bears locker room. As Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune points out, Vasher collected $18.6 million over the past three seasons.

C Mart · 03-17-2010, 07:32 PM

[QUOTE=Ven0m;3530231]Cover 2 guy...... Pass.[/QUOTE]

+1

Plus I think he's had alot of injuries the past couple of years

Chupa · 03-17-2010, 08:28 PM

The Bears have one of the worst secondaries in the league and they let him go, what does that tell you?

FF2® · 03-17-2010, 08:38 PM

[QUOTE=Chupa;3530312]The Bears have one of the worst secondaries in the league and they let him go, what does that tell you?[/QUOTE]

That Rex can turn him around!

RussianGreen · 03-17-2010, 08:40 PM

I think he is Vashed out.
:rimshot:

KingofNY · 03-17-2010, 08:48 PM

[QUOTE=RussianGreen;3530332]I think he is Vashed out.
:rimshot:[/QUOTE]
+1 I was going to say the same thing. I like the drumroll at the end. LOL

jeT.MAC · 03-17-2010, 09:29 PM

PASS!!! Although i feel the jets still need two nickle&Dime CB's bc Coleman sucks and lowery isnt much better.:rolleyes:

sg3 · 03-17-2010, 09:31 PM

OH NO --- not another "sign this beast" thread about some washed up rubbish thrown out by another team

Baddniss · 03-17-2010, 10:07 PM

kick returner?

Ven0m · 03-17-2010, 10:09 PM

[QUOTE=Baddniss;3530406]kick returner?[/QUOTE]

We only have at least 2 better ones under contract.

Baddniss · 03-17-2010, 10:13 PM

[QUOTE=Ven0m;3530407]We only have at least 2 better ones under contract.[/QUOTE]

Venom, YOU could beat Leon in a 40 yard dash right now...

Ven0m · 03-17-2010, 10:33 PM

[QUOTE=Baddniss;3530414]Venom, YOU could beat Leon in a 40 yard dash right now...[/QUOTE]

Fair enough, but I'd still rather have Brad Smith back there and he's healthy.

SenorGato · 03-17-2010, 10:51 PM

[QUOTE=Ven0m;3530231]Cover 2 guy...... Pass.[/QUOTE]

Everyone plays Cover 2...He's a Tampa 2 guy too but he'd be the equivalent of getting a cheaper, not as talented Lito Sheppard.

The FA DBs suck man...

hatnlvr · 03-18-2010, 08:57 AM

He seems to have more injury problems than Strickland. Not for nothing but I wouldn't mind bringing Strickland back; when he is healthy the guy is an asset.

sg3 · 03-18-2010, 09:12 AM

strickland signed with somebody else already

keep up

03-17-2010, 07:13 PM	#1
Gas2No99 Patiently waiting for disappointment once again All League Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 245-A Posts: 2,937	Bears release former ProBowl CB Vasher I think he'd be a solid pick-up as a slot CB to replace Strickland and give us more flexibility in the draft. Thoughts? [url]http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/news/story?id=5003571[/url] Updated: March 17, 2010, 6:30 PM ET [SIZE="4"][B]Bears release cornerback Vasher[/B][/SIZE] The Chicago Bears released cornerback Nathan Vasher on Wednesday. "Nate was a great teammate," said Zack Bowman, who replaced Vasher at cornerback. "It was amazing how he kept things so positive even though things really weren't going the way he wanted them to on the field. "The guy never took a negative approach to anything. He constantly gave me pointers, gave me encouragement and passed on a lot of things that as a young guy I really benefited from. Not only did Vash play some good ball here in Chicago, he was an extremely popular guy in the locker room. Whether you needed a ride somewhere or wanted to watch a basketball game with somebody, Vash was always eager to hang out." Vasher, who earned a Pro Bowl selection after recording eight interceptions in 2005, set an NFL record by returning a missed field goal 108 yards for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers on Nov. 13, 2005. That record was broken when San Diego cornerback Antonio Cromartie returned a missed field goal 109 yards for a touchdown in 2007. A fourth-round pick in 2004, Vasher started 46 games in six seasons with the Bears. The Bears signed veteran cornerback Tim Jennings to a two-year contract on Tuesday.

03-17-2010, 07:16 PM	#2
mavericknyc1980 For NFL Draft Talk see my blog, building4thefuture.blogspot.com Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,105	Nice find, he would be a very good slot Corner.

03-17-2010, 07:19 PM	#3
FF2® Believes Sloppy Guy was involved JetsInsider.com Legend Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 46,116	[QUOTE=Gas2No99;3530220]Whether you needed a ride somewhere or wanted to watch a basketball game with somebody, Vash was always eager to hang out."[/QUOTE] :eek:

03-17-2010, 07:21 PM	#4
Ven0m a shutdown poster Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NY Posts: 18,349	Cover 2 guy...... Pass.

03-17-2010, 07:28 PM	#5
Gas2No99 Patiently waiting for disappointment once again All League Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 245-A Posts: 2,937	[url]http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/10901/bears-loyalty-to-vasher-goes-unrewarded[/url] [B]Bears' loyalty to Vasher goes unrewarded [/B] March, 17, 2010 5:19 PM ET By Kevin Seifert Chicago's decision to release cornerback Nathan Vasher came a year too late. Whether it was injuries or confidence or a combination of both, Vasher was clearly an inferior player at the end of the 2008 season. He appeared in eight games that year, after making it through only four the season before, and had a $2.5 million roster bonus due before the 2009 season. That seemed an appropriate time to part ways, but the Bears' loyalty to a key player on the 2006 Super Bowl team got the best of them. Against all logic, they believed Vasher could regain his starting job and give them the kind of playmaking that led to 13 interceptions in the first two seasons of his career. Vasher, however, started only two games and lost his job to Zack Bowman. Any chance of competing for the 2010 nickel job was eliminated Tuesday after the Bears signed free agent Tim Jennings. But don't shed many tears for Vasher, one of the genuinely good guys in the Bears locker room. As Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune points out, Vasher collected $18.6 million over the past three seasons.

03-17-2010, 07:32 PM	#6
C Mart Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,303	[QUOTE=Ven0m;3530231]Cover 2 guy...... Pass.[/QUOTE] +1 Plus I think he's had alot of injuries the past couple of years

03-17-2010, 08:28 PM	#7
Chupa All League Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,278	The Bears have one of the worst secondaries in the league and they let him go, what does that tell you?

03-17-2010, 08:38 PM	#8
FF2® Believes Sloppy Guy was involved JetsInsider.com Legend Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 46,116	[QUOTE=Chupa;3530312]The Bears have one of the worst secondaries in the league and they let him go, what does that tell you?[/QUOTE] That Rex can turn him around!

03-17-2010, 08:40 PM	#9
RussianGreen hates you Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,414	I think he is Vashed out. :rimshot:

03-17-2010, 08:48 PM	#10
KingofNY Fire Sparano, Tanny and bench Sanchez. Hall Of Fame Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 2,983	[QUOTE=RussianGreen;3530332]I think he is Vashed out. :rimshot:[/QUOTE] +1 I was going to say the same thing. I like the drumroll at the end. LOL

03-17-2010, 09:29 PM	#11
jeT.MAC All Pro Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,515	PASS!!! Although i feel the jets still need two nickle&Dime CB's bc Coleman sucks and lowery isnt much better.:rolleyes:

03-17-2010, 09:31 PM	#12
sg3 REX AND THE I-MAN - BACK ON TRACK Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Big Apple, USA Posts: 20,360	OH NO --- not another "sign this beast" thread about some washed up rubbish thrown out by another team

03-17-2010, 10:07 PM	#13
Baddniss Hall of Fame...First Ballot Inductee...Canton,Ohio...2009 All Pro Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 9,488	kick returner?

03-17-2010, 10:09 PM	#14
Ven0m a shutdown poster Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NY Posts: 18,349	[QUOTE=Baddniss;3530406]kick returner?[/QUOTE] We only have at least 2 better ones under contract.

03-17-2010, 10:13 PM	#15
Baddniss Hall of Fame...First Ballot Inductee...Canton,Ohio...2009 All Pro Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 9,488	[QUOTE=Ven0m;3530407]We only have at least 2 better ones under contract.[/QUOTE] Venom, YOU could beat Leon in a 40 yard dash right now...

03-17-2010, 10:33 PM	#16
Ven0m a shutdown poster Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NY Posts: 18,349	[QUOTE=Baddniss;3530414]Venom, YOU could beat Leon in a 40 yard dash right now...[/QUOTE] Fair enough, but I'd still rather have Brad Smith back there and he's healthy.

03-17-2010, 10:51 PM	#17
SenorGato still a little buzzed. Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8,281	[QUOTE=Ven0m;3530231]Cover 2 guy...... Pass.[/QUOTE] Everyone plays Cover 2...He's a Tampa 2 guy too but he'd be the equivalent of getting a cheaper, not as talented Lito Sheppard. The FA DBs suck man...

03-18-2010, 08:57 AM	#18
hatnlvr Jets Fan for Life! All Pro Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,266	He seems to have more injury problems than Strickland. Not for nothing but I wouldn't mind bringing Strickland back; when he is healthy the guy is an asset.

03-18-2010, 09:12 AM	#19
sg3 REX AND THE I-MAN - BACK ON TRACK Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Big Apple, USA Posts: 20,360	strickland signed with somebody else already keep up