Dec 25, 2011; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears defensive tackle Amobi Okoye (91) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. The Packers defeated the Bears 35-21. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-US PRESSWIRE

The final cut has happened. Brian Price will not be a member of the 2012 Chicago Bears defense.  His health and shape and productivity that got him shipped out of Tampa now has him on the unemployment line in Chicago.  Good bye Mr. Price we hardly knew you.

The good news is that the Price Experience only cost the Bears a 7th round draft pick next season.  The question mark is whether Amobi Okoye can pick up where he left off last season resurrecting his career in the middle of the Bears defensive line.  Not sure how excited I am that we keep taking what the Tampa Bay Bucs are discarding.  It’s the Bucs not the New England Patriots!!!

Hopefully this move solidifies the Bears defensive front especially against the run! The Colts are only six days away!!

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Oct 23, 2011; London, ENGLAND; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Brian Price (92) in the NFL International Series game against the Chicago Bears at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE

The Chicago Bears on the first day of training camp practice wheeled and dealed to aquire  DT Brian Price formerly of the Tampa Bay Buccanneers.  The price to aquire Brian is rumored to be a 7th round draft pick.  Price was a 2nd round pick in 2010 out of UCLA.

Price is a calculated risk by Phil Emery because his health is a possible question.  He has had a hamstring injury since summer conditioning programs for the Bucs.  He played in 15 games last season collecting 24 tackles and 3 sacks.  Price has started 14 games in his career.

The move increases the Bears roster to 90, and adds some NFL experience to the Defensive Tackle position that is pretty young  behind starters Henry Melton and Matt Toeaina. If all the Bears gave up is a 7th round pick this will not be a huge loss if he flops, and could be a  nice lift  if he succeeds.