Safety Concern for the Chicago Bears—Pun Intended!

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The Chicago Bears are in need of a free safety. You can listen to people argue and reason that the competition among the current players will provide us with a satisfactory player who can be effective if the defensive line gets pressure.

Bollocks! and no I didn't just misspell Josh Bullocks last name. The reasoning is flawed. Lets break down who the players are that will be competing for the privilege of being the Chicago Bears starting Free Safety come September:

• Josh Bullocks: Bullocks was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 2005 and was a starter for them up until the 2008 season. Most Saint fans seemed pleased with the departure of Bullocks after he never lived up to his potential.
  
  While a strong athlete, Saints fans cited his inconsistent pass coverage and failure to wrap up as main reasons they were happy to see him go...Not exactly the sparkling recommendation I was looking for out of a free agent that is supposed to compete for the starters spot.

(Personal note: It is bad when your brother, Daniel, is considered a better safety and he started for the 0-16 Detroit Lions)

• Glenn Earl: Released by the Texans after five season, Earl hasn't played in an NFL game since 2006. Injuries held him off the field, including one inflicted upon him during a preseason game by Cedric Benson, for the past two years.
  
  Considered his last real shot in the NFL, Earl is going to have to show a lot if he wants any chance to succeed here.

(Personal note: Let me repeat that "...inflicted upon him during a preseason game by Cedric Benson"...BENSON! If he couldn't tackle Benson without getting hurt, how on earth is he supposed to survive trying to tackle REAL running backs? He also seems to be INJURY PRONE)

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