Greg Olsen

[Steelersfan]

According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's Greg Bedard, the loudest Combine chatter of late has been that Bears TE Greg Olsen is on the block.

One rumor making the rounds had Olsen going to the Pats for one of the team's three second-round picks. Olsen's skills are a poor fit for Mike Martz's offense and the Bears don't have an early-round pick this year, so the chatter makes sense on the surface. The Bears could then pursue Brandon Manumaleuna as a blocking tight end. Rotoworld

[Misfit74]

According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's Greg Bedard, the loudest Combine chatter of late has been that Bears TE Greg Olsen is on the block.

One rumor making the rounds had Olsen going to the Pats for one of the team's three second-round picks. Olsen's skills are a poor fit for Mike Martz's offense and the Bears don't have an early-round pick this year, so the chatter makes sense on the surface. The Bears could then pursue Brandon Manumaleuna as a blocking tight end. Rotoworld

Olsen would be a great added target for the Pats offense and a steal for a mid to low 2nd round pick. His value would go up, though not as much as people might think.

[yumbo]

That would definitely upgrade Olsen's value next season, but only so much. The Pats and Brady love their te's, but like everyone else on that team outside of Moss and Brady, there fantasy value doesn't translate week to week. it's more like every other week or every third week, with the way the Pats distribute the ball!

However, that said.... I would love for the Pats to trade for Olsen!!!

[Shawn]

According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's Greg Bedard, the loudest Combine chatter of late has been that Bears TE Greg Olsen is on the block.

One rumor making the rounds had Olsen going to the Pats for one of the team's three second-round picks. Olsen's skills are a poor fit for Mike Martz's offense and the Bears don't have an early-round pick this year, so the chatter makes sense on the surface. The Bears could then pursue Brandon Manumaleuna as a blocking tight end. Rotoworld

Olsen would be a great added target for the Pats offense and a steal for a mid to low 2nd round pick. His value would go up, though not as much as people might think.

I always thought of Olsen as "Shockey Jr." and I think he would be a really nice fit on most teams, especially a contender like the Pats. This would be another stupid move by the Bears if they traded him, they don't have too many good receiving targets here.

[Orca]

According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's Greg Bedard, the loudest Combine chatter of late has been that Bears TE Greg Olsen is on the block.

One rumor making the rounds had Olsen going to the Pats for one of the team's three second-round picks. Olsen's skills are a poor fit for Mike Martz's offense and the Bears don't have an early-round pick this year, so the chatter makes sense on the surface. The Bears could then pursue Brandon Manumaleuna as a blocking tight end. Rotoworld

Olsen would be a great added target for the Pats offense and a steal for a mid to low 2nd round pick. His value would go up, though not as much as people might think.

I always thought of Olsen as "Shockey Jr." and I think he would be a really nice fit on most teams, especially a contender like the Pats. This would be another stupid move by the Bears if they traded him, they don't have too many good receiving targets here.

I assumed that was meant to be a bust, not a compliment? Shockey has to be in the running for the most overrated tight end in football history.

But Olsen is a talented receiver and I think whoever got him would make out.

[Shawn]

Olsen would be a great added target for the Pats offense and a steal for a mid to low 2nd round pick. His value would go up, though not as much as people might think.

I always thought of Olsen as "Shockey Jr." and I think he would be a really nice fit on most teams, especially a contender like the Pats. This would be another stupid move by the Bears if they traded him, they don't have too many good receiving targets here.

I assumed that was meant to be a bust, not a compliment? Shockey has to be in the running for the most overrated tight end in football history.

But Olsen is a talented receiver and I think whoever got him would make out.

Actually meant more as a compliment, while I agree that Shockey is overrated, he's put up quality numbers for a receiving TE for the most part during his career, top 5 to top 10 most years as far as receiving numbers go. A lot of the comparison also had to do with the 2 of them both coming out of Miami, which has been a great college for finding NFL Tight Ends in general, if Olsen has a career with similar numbers to Shockey, he'll be a really nice TE to have for any team.

[bigcsr67]

If the Bears indeed ship Olsen, a player of intrest could be Kellen Davis. He is as athletic as most any TE in the League, and he has been biding his time paitently. I know Martz doesn't use TE's, but he could be a solid player if given the opportunity.

[blacksheep]

According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's Greg Bedard, the loudest Combine chatter of late has been that Bears TE Greg Olsen is on the block.

One rumor making the rounds had Olsen going to the Pats for one of the team's three second-round picks. Olsen's skills are a poor fit for Mike Martz's offense and the Bears don't have an early-round pick this year, so the chatter makes sense on the surface. The Bears could then pursue Brandon Manumaleuna as a blocking tight end. Rotoworld

Great move for Olson owners and the Pats in general.

[Salty Dawg]

As a Olsen owner..ship him out Bears. I think it would have to be a better situation (fantasy and reality).

[-THE DUDE-]

So the Bears may want to move Olsen because he doesn't fit Martz's system...yet Lovie will be fired after this year and Martz won't be retained and a new system brought in...and some people wonder why the Bears are so awful

[grimace]

Unfortunately, Lovie and Angelo are the ones that make these decisions, and there doing what ever they can to keep their jobs. I'm guessing the way they see it, Martz works, they keep their jobs and don't need a TE, it doesn't work their all fired and couldn't give a rats bleep about the Bears after that.

I wonder if they would take player in the second if the trade happens, or package that pick for say Brandon Marshall since he's linked in rumors to the Bears as of late.

Remember the Bears Regime is currently in a win now phase, because their jobs are on the lines.

[Misfit74]

So the Bears may want to move Olsen because he doesn't fit Martz's system...yet Lovie will be fired after this year and Martz won't be retained and a new system brought in...and some people wonder why the Bears are so awful

LOL. I feel the same way.

[BradyT]

Report: Greg Olsen not on the trading block


Olsen
The Chicago Sun Times disputes multiple reports that Greg Olsen is on the trading block.
Initial reports, via NBC Chicago and the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, linked Olsen to the Patriots and Cardinals. The fits are odd on paper, though, because neither of those teams uses tight ends often in the passing game, and Olsen isn't a blocker. It's likely that Olsen's agent -- Drew Rosenhaus -- spread the rumors in an attempt to get his client out of Chicago. Olsen's numbers are likely set to plummet in new OC Mike Martz's scheme. Mar. 3 - 5:34 pm et
Source: Chicago Sun Times

[Steelersfan]

Greg Olsen could be had for a second round draft pick, according to Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Our View: There have been conflicting reports on Olsen's availability, but this is one of the more specific ones. While it would not seem to make sense for Chicago to move one of its best players, they almost surely will for the right place, especially considering their lack of draft picks this season. Fanball

Maybe there is some truth to this with the Bears signing of Manumaleuna?

[BradyT]

Greg Olsen could be had for a second round draft pick, according to Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Our View: There have been conflicting reports on Olsen's availability, but this is one of the more specific ones. While it would not seem to make sense for Chicago to move one of its best players, they almost surely will for the right place, especially considering their lack of draft picks this season. Fanball

Maybe there is some truth to this with the Bears signing of Manumaleuna?

Yes!

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Bears sign TE Manumaleuna to five-year deal

Bears agreed to terms with TE Brandon Manumaleuna on a five-year contract.
New offensive coordinator Mike Martz gets his man, and it spells bad news for incumbent blocker Desmond Clark. Manumaleuna, 6'2/295, is one of the best blocking tight ends in the league, which is an integral characteristic for a tight end in Mike Martz's offense. While the Chicago Tribune speculates that Greg Olsen will maintain a large role, it's not going to happen in the receiving game. Look for Manumaleuna to be the Bears' new starter. Mar. 5 - 7:24 am et
Source: Chicago Tribune