Bears Reportedly Will Select LB Manti Te'o If He's Available

Discussion in 'Chicago Bears' started by SRW, Apr 25, 2013.

  1. SRW

    SRW Ex-World's Worst Site Admin

    At this point, it would be a surprise if Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o was not drafted on Thursday night. Both the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears have been repeatedly mentioned as suitors, and the Vikings may not get a chance to take him.

    Stacey Dales said on NFL Network on Thursday that she believes the Bears will take Te'o if he's available. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport writes that matches what he's been hearing.

    The Bears signed D.J. Williams in free agency, but they are still looking for a long-term solution at middle linebacker to replace Brian Urlacher.

    Source: NFL.com
     
    SRW, Apr 25, 2013
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  2. DaBears22

    DaBears22 Matt Forte = future MVP Staff Member

    I'd rather have Urlacher back than Te'o but I think Te'o will be a decent, solid LB in the NFL.
     
    DaBears22, Apr 25, 2013
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  3. Crowned

    Crowned Doesn't give a shit.

    He will be available. I think it's a great pick for the Bears.
     
    Crowned, Apr 25, 2013
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  4. Steve12

    Steve12 The night is dark and full of terrors

    I think they should trade down for more picks. I'm not sold on teo at all.
     
    Steve12, Apr 25, 2013
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  5. ragman

    ragman Pro Bowler Fantasy Guru

    I've heard that he may slide out of the first round all together.
     
    ragman, Apr 25, 2013
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  6. Tarkus

    Tarkus The Thread Stalker

    Depends on how good our DL turns out to be. Te'o, like #54 , needs to be kept free of shooting lineman due to their trouble shedding blocks.

    We control the LOS, Te'o would fit in fine...
     
    Tarkus, Apr 25, 2013
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  7. DaBearsrule4ever

    DaBearsrule4ever Hall Of Famer

    Te'o in the 2nd round if he's still there at pick #50 ? The Bears do need to start building their linebacking core for the future now with DJ Williams and James Anderson signed to only one year deals and Briggs only signed through 2014.
     
    DaBearsrule4ever, Apr 26, 2013
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