Peppers signs with the Bears (updated - again)

30, as of Jan 18th

I just don't think it's the end of the world that we didn't land a lukewarm, albeit talented, 30 year defensive end. We'll be fine.

So much for this rumor and all the others that had us tied to every FA available. A lot of media guys out there with egg on their faces this morning lol

Nice to see a quiet opening to FA for a change from the Skins

I love the approach to FA and I also love the way Bruce Allen handles the media. He was asked a dozen or so questions last night and he only answered one. You can tell the locals here have an uneasiness about the questions they ask, they're just not getting the customary answers.

Love that we arent breaking the bank for Peppers but i'm somewhat discouraged that Chad Clifton and Babber or whatever the heck his name is are the only guys we're pursuing. Clifton definitely feels a need as a stopgap, but Babber is downright awful.

Dansby is still on their radar too

Love that we arent breaking the bank for Peppers but i'm somewhat discouraged that Chad Clifton and Babber or whatever the heck his name is are the only guys we're pursuing. Clifton definitely feels a need as a stopgap, but Babber is downright awful.

I'm not really that high on the pursuit of Clifton for various reasons, health as well as age being atop my concerns. Replacing a 33 yr. old tackle with another 33 yr. old is suspect IMO. I'm having a difficult time trying to understand what it is we have against drafting offensive linemen.

I'm not really that high on the pursuit of Clifton for various reasons, health as well as age being atop my concerns. Replacing a 33 yr. old tackle with another 33 yr. old is suspect IMO. I'm having a difficult time trying to understand what it is we have against drafting offensive linemen.

Who says Allen isn't planning to draft more than one linemen? Signing a stop gap tackle doesn't mean you won't draft his eventual successor to develop behind him for a year.

You're coloring your thought process with Snyderatto logic. It's time for Shanallen logic.

Who says Allen isn't planning to draft more than one linemen? Signing a stop gap tackle doesn't mean you won't draft his eventual successor to develop behind him for a year.

You're coloring your thought process with Snyderatto logic. It's time for Shanallen logic.

Exactly. Plus it would be nice to have some quality back up if someone goes down for a change. I'm all for upgrading the line by any means and free agency plus the draft is the best way to do it.

The Eagles have an offer on the table for Peppers... I'd rather see him go to Chicago

Exactly. Plus it would be nice to have some quality back up if someone goes down for a change. I'm all for upgrading the line by any means and free agency plus the draft is the best way to do it.

Plus we're going after Pashos

Patriots have an offer on the table for Peppers too