Comments on: Bears Should Go After Kamerion Wimbley

By: reardonr11

reardonr11 — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:00:35 +0000

I like Izzy coming off the corner and I think we should go after a DB.

By: JaredRichardHines

JaredRichardHines — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:32:08 +0000

I think Wimbley is a beast, maybe a little undersized for a pure 4-3 end, but if we can get him I say go for it. He blows plays up. Also, I like Idonije – he defends the run very good and people forget to talk about that aspect of the DE position. It’s rather important, setting that edge.

I also feel that our OL is going to be better than people think, especially if they can stay healthy. I’m all for upgrades there, but for our first draft pick I say get the best cornerback available.

By: dhunter

dhunter — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:08:48 +0000

I like Wimbley too but Mr.P is right, his stats are not all that great. Plus he will be 29 in October. We need to get years younger on D, not just barely get under 30 on average.

By: teejaysplace

teejaysplace — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 16:45:40 +0000

In an ideal world, the Bears would be able to bolster their pass rush, at least in part, through free agency. That gives Phil Emery ideal flexibility on draft day. Without it, Chicago needs to find a pass rusher, likely in the first 2 rounds, which means they run the risk of “reaching” for someone or, if Emery sticks to his guns, missing out entirely. With the holes filled, he can pick the best player available, draft for depth at any number of positions, or grab someone who falls. As a new GM, that is definitely the position you want to be in. But I think this all depends on how “sold” the Bears are on Wimbley (and, conversely, how sold Wimbley is on the Bears.) If Smith feels he’s an ideal fit for the Bears’ defense and allows them to play more Cover 2, I think they take a hard look. If they find he’s average or if Emery has someone in mind that he’s confident he can draft, I think they pass and spend the money elsewhere.

By: teejaysplace

teejaysplace — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 16:33:12 +0000

@1Bearsfan77 Williams only had a one year deal, so they’re not on the hook to him at all. My guess is that they’ll look to add another receiver in rounds 2-3, either Nick Toon, Brian Quick, or someone similar.

By: teejaysplace

teejaysplace — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 16:31:39 +0000

@Mr.Pickles I think Barber’s main issues have been his injuries. When he was on the field, he could be effective, but it’s clear from his injury history over the past 2-3 years that his playing style has started to catch up with him. I think the Bears are confidant that they can get the same production – perhaps even a bit more – out of Kalil Bell. In that case, it makes sense to move on from Barber and save yourself the cap hit, particularly if you know he’s not going to suit up for all 16 games.

By: Mr.Pickles

Mr.Pickles — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 14:58:12 +0000

I have mixed feelings about this. I think the price tag might be a bit steep and Wimbley’s numbers really haven’t been stellar. On the flip side Peppers’ stats haven’t been eye popping either and there’s no question how important he’s been to the Bears D, so maybe there’s an explanation for the low numbers and he’s not gonna get over paid.

On a separate note I actually think they should keep Barber. If I lived in Chicago I’m sure I’d get run out of town for typing this but I actually think he’s a perfect compliment to Forte and wasn’t really used appropriately last year.

By: 1Bearsfan77

1Bearsfan77 — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 08:02:27 +0000

Yeah they really should go get him and if they give Barber the boot and Williams that will give them a little more room to play with. I hope they actually get him we need someone on the other side that can dominate with peppers.