Truth & Rumors > NFL
Bears contact free-agent tackle
The Bears have had contact with free-agent tackle Willie Anderson, but the chances of the veteran joining the Bears are slim to none, according to an NFL source. Anderson, 33, was released by the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday. He became a backup to Stacy Andrews at right tackle and refused to take a pay cut. He had a streak of 116 consecutive games stopped last season due to chronic pain in his right foot and also battled knee problems. Anderson signed a five-year contract extension in 2005 reportedly worth $32 million. Money is part of the reason he doesn't fit into the Bears' plans despite the team's need for help on the offensive line.
More FanHouse Blogs
- Thanksgiving Football Schedule 2009
- Reliving Allen Iverson Practice Rant
- Michaele Salahi Crashes White House Dinner
- Iverson Announces Intention to Retire
- NFL Picks: Week 12
- Talking the Talk With Gus Johnson
- Andruw Jones Signs With White Sox
- Alicia Sacramone Dating Brady Quinn
- Abe Pollin Dies at Age 85
- NFL Power Rankings Week 12
Stub Hub
The 2009 schedule has been released. Search for tickets!
Truth & Rumors
MOST POPULAR
-
1
McDaniels takes jab at NFL Network
- Views
- 1449
- Comments
- 381
-
2
Merriman: Runyan is dirtiest player I've faced
- Views
- 63516
- Comments
- 371
-
3
Damon's Yankee days likely over
- Views
- 54311
- Comments
- 177
-
4
Sosa facing lawsuit
- Views
- 1212
- Comments
- 83
-
5
Berrian: Bears' defense no longer intimidating
- Views
- 15942
- Comments
- 69
Most Active Users
Comments + Blog Posts + Throwdowns
Message Boards
-
NCAAF > General NCAAF
Your team sucks
- Views
- 166
- Replies
- 10
-
NFL > Dallas Cowboys
Good game against a Bad Team
- Views
- 122
- Replies
- 16
-
MMA > General MMA
Frank Mir: "Fedor Wants No…
- Views
- 66
- Replies
- 23



Deanna Clover
Jessica White



Comments (27) Add A Comment
would be a wise move to offer a potential HOF Tackle a small contract with heavy incentive bonuses.
pw
New Baltimore , NY
Total Comments (2907)
I don't care if you had the Cowboys offensive line in Chicago, you're still doomed as long as Orton and Rex are your options. The Bears season is over and it aint even got going.....Sad....
BoBo
Total Comments (268)
it's amazing what a superbowl loss can do to an organization
Scrappy_AK
Sacramento , CA
Total Comments (251)
The Bears need a whole lot more help than a guy with bad knees, Hall of Famer or not! They might want to start with a new D coordinator and a new O coordinator as Babich and Turner are clueless! Heck, they might consider an entire new coaching staff as the act of the laid back, non-confrontational Lovie Smith is wearing thin!
It's going to be a long, ugly season for Bears fans!
DCruiser
Barrington , IL
Total Comments (5014)
Death throes. This season is over before it started, largely due to incompetence at the management level. The defense is playing terribly; it's only a matter of time before the offense sputters. The best "do something" player the Bears have at present is Hanie. (Hester can't do it alone.) Whether they get a left tackle or not this season is verschmuckt. Get rid of Lovie and Jerry!
George W. Watson
Total Comments (2492)
I would bet that he wants a heck of a lot more than a minimum contract wit with heavy incentive bonuses. And I don't think it would be wise to invest much with those health issues.
And for those people hating on Bear QBs: it's not just the QBs that are the problem. It's teams constantly rushing an extra defender because WR don't get much separation, or when they, drop the ball. It's also a weak OL that keeps the QB under pressure. And it's a running game that hasn't scared anyone in a long time.
KenoshaMark
Total Comments (1064)
And for those people hating on Bear QBs: it's not just the QBs that are the problem. It's teams constantly rushing an extra defender because WR don't get much separation, or when they, drop the ball. It's also a weak OL that keeps the QB under pressure. And it's a running game that hasn't scared anyone in a long time.
KenoshaMark
Dude, you're making the case. This isn't "hating," it's facts.
George W. Watson
Total Comments (2492)
willie wants to win bad, i doubt he goes to the bears unless they pay him a bunch.
i hope to god he doesnt end up as a steeler, that would be awful to see...
Dratcliff
Cincinnati , OH
Total Comments (193)
"i hope to god he doesnt end up as a steeler, that would be awful to see.."
i'm dreading him ending up in Cleveland. the brownies 2.0 can't keep off our cool-aide. 1/5 of their silly team is ex-bengals.
pw
New Baltimore , NY
Total Comments (2907)
They should be going after Simms instead!
Time for #6
Total Comments (106)
simms and anderson in bears uniforms. that would actually help them win more games this season.
pw
New Baltimore , NY
Total Comments (2907)
I suggest bribing him with Lou Malnat's deep dish pizza (plenty of sausage).
7AM_Tailgate
Algonquin , IL
Total Comments (165)
Can we draft another GM in the first round?
BlackGold
Oak Forest , IL
Total Comments (1086)
Simms would be a good choice, but an old Tackle would not. If the Bengals cut him have to consider that there's most likely something wrong with him, like age.
Cyne10
Boise , ID
Total Comments (1205)
Who are these Bears?
They could use Jody Foster and
The Bad New Bears team for all I care.
We???ll see what they really need soon enough!!!
Mr.Whistler
Total Comments (871)
The Bears are going no place and fast! There is just no hope for them.
"GO VIKINGS"!
Loki64
Fords , NJ
Total Comments (79)
You can put a finger in the dike but you can't stop all the leaking - try getting a PROFESSIONAL QB first !!!
Mike C. 1927
Total Comments (4753)
The Vikings are now the most overrated 8-8 team in NFL history.
Take a look at your own QB mess yodel boys.
Philtraton
Chicago, IL
Total Comments (497)
The whole NFC North is going down hill except the Lions they'll always suck
Scrappy_AK
Sacramento , CA
Total Comments (251)
Comment
Remember to keep your posts clean. Profanity will get filtered, and offensive comments will be removed.