I'm not one to emplore Halas Hall to do anything (Bullshit alert! Bullshit alert!) especially at the time of the year where I prefer to put my favorite ballclub in the hands of people who are paid to work in professional football (do the Bears have any?). But there's currently a deal to be made that the Chicago Bears must consider making: trading for Jonathan Vilma from the New York Jets.
Vilma is a brilliant linebacker and would be a cost-effective solution to losing Lance Briggs to free agency. He's fallen out of favor in Eric Mangini's 3-4 scheme but could slide onto the weak side in the Covie-2 without missing a step. Vilma's 100+ guaranteed tackles would help solidify the run defense and allow the organization focus their attention on the safety position where it belongs. Take a look at his numbers. If you're not in the New York area, you probably don't know just how good this player is.
I'm not begging for the trade but I'm asking Jerry to consider it, especially with Vilma's taking a physical in Detroit today. This is a division-changing player who will have a tremendous career resurgence wherever he lands. I'd like to see him land at Soldier Field.
#2 Shady McBears Fan said . . .Do it. Great trade- Ive always liked Vilma. Then, go spend some $ and bring in Randy Moss.
February 28, 2008
#3 Decatur Staleys #7 said . . .Unless Vilma is brought in dirt cheap, I'd rather see the Bears make trades to improve the offense not the defense (unless it's the S position).
But with the attention he's garnering I don't see Vilma coming over without the Bears sending something valuable back to NY (like a 3rd rd draft pick).
If the Bears WERE to trade, who do you think they would try and move?
February 28, 2008
#4 Decatur Staleys #7 said . . .fool's gold i'll say at this point,with Vilma, rep bigger than prodution.
But we can drool over another over hyped player to play for the Bears.(Faneca)
An No Rosey Covin isn't a good fit at this time in his career.LET THE PAST GO(Booker,Colvin,Etc....)February 28, 2008
#5 Megan said . . .I'm sorry I meant "pass" but in general quit holding onto pass Bears names to to help this team.
February 28, 2008
#6 Phil from SATX said . . .If we can bring him in, like Jeff says, within reasonable dollars how can we pass him up? We are going to need to replace Briggs...no matter what. We need a more stable player on D. Yes O-line needs help but we can't neglect the D.
February 28, 2008
#7 jeff said . . .Decatur, I'm thinking you did mean "past." right? Past players is correct, pass players is not. I don't think the Bears are going to do this. Regardless of past transgressions on developing offense, this Bear management team and coaching staff consider themselves good selectors and developers of D. They have been grooming Jamar Williams for a couple years now. It only makes sense that they would believe in their system and let the bud bloom - it's Williams Time now. Plus he's got Okwo behind him. Signing a FA linebacker would admit that they're getting nowhere with these defensive picks and forget admitting it, they seem to actually believe that these are players who can step in. I haven't seen too much of Williams, but I seem to remember liking what I've seen.
Don't think there will be any FA signing of linebackers, with or without Briggs.
February 28, 2008
#8 jeff said . . .i love the player for the system and i like giving up a third round draft pick when a team is trying to win now and the bears should try and win now.
February 28, 2008
and decatur, i like you're input here, but how many times have you watched vilma play? i watched him for three years and read about him in daily newspapers by beat writers every day...and the production is actually better than the rep.
February 28, 2008
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