Big Names to Da Bears

A few former Pro Bowl players have been released by their teams in the last few days and have expressed interest in coming to Chicago. I expect none of them to be signed but should the Bears consider them.

The First is Torry Holt who had played under Mike Martz in St. Louis. Holt who played last season with the Jaguars after spending the first 10 years of his career in St. Louis. Holt would be able to give some pointer to the young inexperienced Bears receivers. Holt has over 900 catches for over 13,000 yards but at 33 and coming off two sub 1,000 yard receiving seasons, is there much left in the tank? Holt seems to think so and stated his desire to rejoin his former coach here in Chicago. Would Holt be another Marty Booker or could he still help the team?

Secondly there is former Eagle Brian Westbrook. Unlike Holt who has no injury concerns, Westrbrook has never played in all 16 games in any of his 8 seasons. Brian missed 8 games this past season while dealing with concussions. Westbrook is an extremely versatile back who would probably fit very well in Martz's offense. But the big question is his health and at this point in his career is he really an upgrade over Matt Forte? I don't think he is worth the risk and would rather see them spend money on the offensive line to help the running game.

Finally we come to a guy they looked at last off season but passed and let him go to the eventual Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints. I'm speaking of none other then Darren Sharper. He is the oldest of the trio at 34 but might be the one with the most left in the tank as he is still playing at a very high level. Sharper would bring a veteran leader to the defensive backfield that has been lacking since Mike Brown was here and healthy. Sharper is I think the player most likely that the team will add taking in what Lovie said over the weekend at the combine about needing a safety.

None of these players should require big money to get them signed and in this uncapped year what real difference does it make. Now is the time that this organization gets things right, steps up and builds around their franchise quarterback. There probably isn't a free agent answer to help the offensive line but they can build up the rest of the team and put a winner back on the field.

Do any of these guys interest you as a fan?