The New Orleans Saints are losing another free agent, as starting left tackle Jermon Bushrod has reached a five-year contract with the Chicago Bears. Bushrod's departure marks the second Saints free agent to leave the team on Tuesday, the first day that free agents could sign with other teams. Earlier, backup quarterback Chase Daniel inked a three-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. Source: The Times Picayune
I think he and the saints o-line are a product of the system. They let him and nicks last year walk right out the door. Brees makes his line look much better than they are with his quick release and obviously the front office knows it.
the saints were a mess last season. none of their players played like they normally do. bushrod has shown the ability the be a good lineman in this league and teams will pay for ability and assume in a stable, well-coached environment, they can return to form.
SF72 said it best, his abilities were masked because Brees is quick with the ball. Especially the money the Bears gave him.
i think [MENTION=2876]DaBears22[/MENTION] would agree that anyone other than J Webb is an up grade..lol
Definitely. It was against the Packers, I think week 2 or 3 when he and Cutler got into on the field and Cutler bumped him. Cutler was in his face because Matthews or somebody got around Webb too easily.
Yeah that's when cut asked Webb"can you handle it"?Webb said "yeah" .Cut "man up then"! Goes out and gets sacked 3 more times.lol
An actual OT that's not 'offensive' to the ears? :icon_eek: Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming....
he isn't that great in pass protection. yes he did make the probowl but I wonder how much was him and how much was Brees. Winning so many games, they have to say the left tackle was key in a lot of it.
At this stage, it really doesn't make that big of a deal to me. He doesn't have to be 'great', just good in the pbutt. With some protection, Marshall, a 2nd year under Jeffery belt, the addition of Bennett, Cutler makes enough quick release throws to balance it out. Plus it would bring about a resurgence from Forte in the pass game. Also throw in that he's a good run blocker which we sorely need also to keep the defensive dogs at bay. Just think the risk/reward is there on this one...
if that is what you are looking for in a tackle then you got yourself a good player. I think he will fit more into your style of offense than with ours.
