Bears Free Agent Re-Signings

A quick re-cap of the Bears (those that actually matter) who got new contracts this summer.

Anthony Adams – This guy is solid against the run and keeps guards/centers from getting onto Urlacher every play. Toeaina, Melton, and (hopefully) Paea are all decent DT’s but Adams is by far the best at being a large person in the middle of the line who gobbles people up. A 2 year deal for a 30 year old consistent DT isn’t a bad move.

Caleb Hanie – I still hold a grudge against Mike Martz for putting this guy behind Todd Collins last season. Hanie has shown both in the pre-season and the NFC title game that he can move the offense when given the chance and that's all you can ask for from a #2. He may never crack the starting lineup but he’s at least a guy you keep around as an insurance policy. I’d really like the Bears to lock him up for 3 years but I get the feeling he doesn’t get any love from our current OC.

Corey Graham – He may not do a ton on defense except for showing up in the occasional nickel/dime package but he made the Pro Bowl for special teams last season. If you’re going to allow teams to drive 40 yards by giving up short stuff underneath all day (which the Bears will continue to do) then your special teams need to pin people in bad spots. This guy is part of that.

Brian Iwuh – See Corey Graham except with a little more game experience. Good guy to keep around but he probably won’t break the starting lineup unless there’s an injury.

Desmond Clark – Doesn’t exactly fit the “blocking TE” mold that Martz covets and may not even be the best receiver on the TE based on what Kellen Davis has done the past few years. Still, he's a good player that provides experience and probably wasn't too expensive to re-sign.

Khalil Bell – Kind of a head scratcher. With Forte, Barber, and Taylor in front of him he may not even suit up on game day. He’s depth, I guess.

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