GreenPond Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 The Chicago Bears are turning to Santonio Holmes to try to fill their No. 3 receiver role. The former New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers pass-catcher agreed to terms with the Bears, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Saturday. Chicago has been searching for a third-wheel to add to the Brandon Marshall-Alshon Jeffery duo ever since Marquess Wilson suffered a fractured clavicle earlier this month. Chicago toyed with kick returner Eric Weems in that spot during Thursday's 20-19 preseason win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Weems, however, quickly proved he was not the answer. Holmes, the former Super Bowl MVP, was a shell of himself in 2013 due to a foot injury that was worse than it originally appeared. The receiver's work ethic was also questioned multiple times in New York over the last several years. The Bears worked out Holmes earlier this month but then chose to sign little-known Greg Herd instead. Now that they see what they have at No. 3 receiver, the team decided Homes was worth the risk. If he is mentally and physically healthy, Holmes can be a dynamic add to an already potent offense and should win the No. 3 job over Weems and Josh Morgan. That is one big "if," however. The latest "Around the League Podcast" talks quarterback battles and debates the gang's preseason power rankings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 We'll see you Week 3, Tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Hard Knocks needs to ditch Falcons camp immediately and get mics on those Cutler-Holmes chats right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowmoe57 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I wonder if he will do his little Airplane run after he scores 3 TDs against our secondary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Should have just traded him for Alshon Jeffery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Should have just traded him for Alshon Jeffery. They probably would've went for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 They probably would've went for that. Probably? I doubt it right along with you, then again Jeffery shouldn't even be a bear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Damn. That offense is going to be nasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Hard Knocks needs to ditch Falcons camp immediately and get mics on those Cutler-Holmes chats right now. SoundFX on Cutler + Marshall + Bennett + Holmes in the same huddle plz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 so we get to see revis, holmes and sanchez this year awesomeness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 so we get to see revis, holmes and sanchez this year awesomeness Can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 SoundFX on Cutler + Marshall + Bennett + Holmes in the same huddle plz Yesssssssssss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Kyle Wilson on Holmes- should be must see tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Holmes sucks. F him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House Jet Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Holmes sucks. F him. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbanmadmike1 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Bears have a coach who doesn't have his head up his ass on offense... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Bears have a coach who doesn't have his head up his ass on offense... I feel ya. Holmes is a baller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Holmes vs. Johnny Patrick or Brandon Dixon most likely. Hilariously, that's probably an even fight at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Holmes has settled to his place in the NFL. He'll perform just fine as a 3rd option. Plus, being on the shelf may work as a mental tune-up and reality check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Holmes vs. Johnny Patrick or Brandon Dixon most likely. Hilariously, that's probably an even fight at this point. a healthy, motivated, in -shape holmes is a hand full. only milliner could stay with him on this roster the question, of course, is how healthy, motivated and in-shape he is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 a healthy, motivated, in -shape holmes is a hand full. only milliner could stay with him on this roster the question, of course, is how healthy, motivated and in-shape he is So you're saying that we need our best CB (currently injured) to cover the Bears third (or possibly fourth?) best receiver? This bodes well for our pass defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 So you're saying that we need our best CB (currently injured) to cover the Bears third (or possibly fourth?) best receiver? This bodes well for our pass defense. IF he is healthy, motivated and in-shape. Even if he is he will be the 4th option in that offense, so it is only a matter of time before he chirps and gets benched in my mind. IF his foot slows him down, he is coasting, and out of shape, he won't catch sh*t on anybody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 IF he is healthy, motivated and in-shape. Even if he is he will be the 4th option in that offense, so it is only a matter of time before he chirps and gets benched in my mind. IF his foot slows him down, he is coasting, and out of shape, he won't catch sh*t on anybody I'm more confused about why they think they actually need 4 receivers that are capable of producing. If they had been paying any attention to the modern day genius that is John Idzik, they would know that you really only need 1 solid receiver and a reliable slot guy to run a passing offense. That's enough to put major points on the board. Anything beyond that is just an embarrassment of riches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I'm more confused about why they think they actually need 4 receivers that are capable of producing. If they had been paying any attention to the modern day genius that is John Idzik, they would know that you really only need 1 solid receiver and a reliable slot guy to run a passing offense. That's enough to put major points on the board. Anything beyond that is just an embarrassment of riches. they are only playing 2 guys on offense ? weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I don't see any ego problems on that team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Pro-Bowl incoming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 a healthy, motivated, in -shape holmes is a hand full. only milliner could stay with him on this roster the question, of course, is how healthy, motivated and in-shape he is He hasn't shown that devastating skill set in years. I can't imagine an aging Holmes has somehow recovered it.. even with recovering from his injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I'm more confused about why they think they actually need 4 receivers that are capable of producing. If they had been paying any attention to the modern day genius that is John Idzik, they would know that you really only need 1 solid receiver and a reliable slot guy to run a passing offense. That's enough to put major points on the board. Anything beyond that is just an embarrassment of riches. I salute your dedication to your cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 They still sell refer in Chicago, I'm told, and Tone at 4th fiddle should be depressing enough to him to keep him baked and consequently suspended. As long as that POS isn't a Jet I don't care what happens with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Hoping that Pryor has some pro instincts by week 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Is that a bottle full of sh*t? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 God, hearing Bears fans justify this one is going to be hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 God, hearing Bears fans justify this one is going to be hilarious. Why? They didn't have to spend much to get him, and now opponents have to figure out how to cover 5 different guys who can make plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Why? They didn't have to spend much to get him, and now opponents have to figure out how to cover 5 different guys who can make plays. How many years has it been since Holmes actually "made plays"? Some people, maybe not you necessarily, talk about this guy as though he was our perennial 1400 yard 10 TD beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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