Wasnt this what we were looking for?

[anotheridiot]

Philly to New England with a sixth round pick for a fifth round pick.

Sopoaga, 32, has been a proven run-stopper since being drafted by the 49ers in the fourth round in 2004. His numbers might not impress — he has 10 tackles this season and no sacks, and has just 7½ sacks in his 133-game career — but his value extends beyond the statistics.

He signed with the Eagles in March to a three-year, $11 million contract that included a $2.75 million bonus. He’s scheduled to make $3.75 million in 2014 and $3.5 million in 2015.

 

[beardown07]

Yes.

 

[63bears40]

Any D-line help would be appreciated.

 

[cubzzzfanincali]

No no no no no and no. This is exactly NOT what the Bears should be doing. If the Bears were a legitimate SB contender, like NE is this year, then maybe. But (again, just my opinion), this team has no chance at winning the Super Bowl. We aren't one DT away from it. So trading any draft picks for a mediocre 32 year old DT is therefore a mistake.

For those of you who think this Bears team has a legit chance, maybe this seems fine, but for those of us who aren't, no no no and no.

Now I have heard they might be able to sign Ratliff. That seems like a much better idea, because it doesn't cost us any draft picks.

 

[63bears40]

No no no no no and no. This is exactly NOT what the Bears should be doing. If the Bears were a legitimate SB contender, like NE is this year, then maybe. But (again, just my opinion), this team has no chance at winning the Super Bowl. We aren't one DT away from it. So trading any draft picks for a mediocre 32 year old DT is therefore a mistake.

For those of you who think this Bears team has a legit chance, maybe this seems fine, but for those of us who aren't, no no no and no.

Now I have heard they might be able to sign Ratliff. That seems like a much better idea, because it doesn't cost us any draft picks.

Ratliff according to what I've read cannot play this year( injury ). How would that help us this year?

 

[anotheridiot]

we wanted a DT that was not a rental and could be part of the rotation next season. swapping a fifth round for a 6th round will basically get you the same type player. If he doesnt make the rotation, you cut him. the bonus was paid by philly already.

 

[cubzzzfanincali]

Ratliff according to what I've read cannot play this year( injury ). How would that help us this year?

you may have missed the latest Cowboys controversy du jour:

Jay Ratliff meets with Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears - ESPN

 

[richig07]

you may have missed the latest Cowboys controversy du jour:

Jay Ratliff meets with Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears - ESPN

I'd take Ratliff. I just hope we're still alive for the playoffs when he's able to play. If he comes back in early December and we're 5-7. It's kind of a waste.

 

[running bear828]

I agree with Cubzzz, don't give any draft picks away. We need them desperately. If anything figure out who to trade to get more draft picks. Ratliff is a good idea and might be back before December. We need some young defensive players and offensive players. We will have a lot of players to resign and possibly several to retire next year. Don't waste a single draft pick. I hate to say it but maybe it might be time to trade McClellin for a couple of picks even if he was a first rounder that wont get that much value in return. Emery's late picks in the draft seem very competent this last year.

 

[63bears40]

you may have missed the latest Cowboys controversy du jour:

Jay Ratliff meets with Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears - ESPN

Yeah, I missed that.
Still think I'd rather have a healthy Seymour now, than a rehabbing Ratliff 5-7 weeks from now. It's going to take some time for him to get into shape.

 

[55briggs]

NO

 

[55briggs]

if anything we need Iserael Idonajae and nick Roach back.