OT: Bears release Ricky Manning, Jr. - New England Patriots Forums

BRiZ · 08-26-2008, 04:04 PM

CB Ricky Manning Jr was released by the bears, hes pretty good, worth a look to pick up?

Mogamedogz · 08-26-2008, 04:05 PM

I know, I know... another "why don't we go after this new FA?" thread.

But this could actually be a guy we could use in the secondary. Thoughts? opinions?

PATRIOTSFANINPA · 08-26-2008, 04:06 PM

If I am Belichick and Kraft, I have already sent a limo on its way to Chicago to pick Ricky up

I shudder at the thought of Fernando Bryant starting at CB

JSn · 08-26-2008, 04:08 PM

Ok, so the heck is Ricky Manning and if he's a first run cast-off, why are you guys stoked? Honestly, I'm curious why this one is taking off.

In other news, there will be a whole crop of one-man's-junk CB's out there today...

BadMoFo · 08-26-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JSn

Ok, so the heck is Ricky Manning and if he's a first run cast-off, why are you guys stoked? Honestly, I'm curious why this one is taking off.

In other news, there will be a whole crop of one-man's-junk CB's out there today...

And even more on Saturday.

Sicilian · 08-26-2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mogamedogz

I know, I know... another "why don't we go after this new FA?" thread.

But this could actually be a guy we could use in the secondary. Thoughts? opinions?

The Bears haven't been THAT good defensively lately that they would discard someone who was more than a JAG.

Also, in before the, "OMG? WHAT!? He's 5'9"! No one can play CB at 5'9"!" crowd.

JSn · 08-26-2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by PATRIOTSFANINPA

If I am Belichick and Kraft, I have already sent a limo on its way to Chicago to pick Ricky up

I shudder at the thought of Fernando Bryant starting at CB

That's one LONG-A$S Limo ride...

Pats726 · 08-26-2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mogamedogz

I know, I know... another "why don't we go after this new FA?" thread.

But this could actually be a guy we could use in the secondary. Thoughts? opinions?

I would say no.....but that's me...maybe the Coach thinks differently...He'sagot a big mouth..and is a trouble maker off the field...and....pass.....

BRiZ · 08-26-2008, 04:19 PM

Manning is probably better than Bryant. Look at the stats.

Bryant 31 years old, 9 years pro, 7 INTs, played for Jax/Det
Manning 27 years old, 5 years pro, 19 INTs (including 5 in playoffs), played for Car/Chi

Manning seems to be pushed out due to the great depth on Chicago at corner.

unoriginal · 08-26-2008, 04:20 PM

Man-to-man corner who apparently got sick of being used as a nickelback in Chicago's Tampa 2 scheme. And the Bears got tired of overpaying their nickelback. So now he's an early cut.

He has ability, but as other posters have noted, multiple assaults on his record, which I believe makes him a suspension risk. He's already served one game.