theScore - Report: Bears trade Jon Bostic to Patriots

Oh oh, the guys on the CB trade thread are going to freak out.

I'm never going to understand BB, but he's often prescient in his selections like this.

for the other guys looking at Dues's comment, we've currently lost our 2017 4th rounder

I think this could pose an interesting question: if this guy, a second round pick two years ago, becomes a solid 3rd linebacker. Do we move Mayo?

ausbacker said:

The value of a player is determined by the price people are prepared to pay for him. Let's see what Bostic does first before calling it steep.

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His value dropped from a 4th to a 6th in just seconds.....negative momentum

Signed thru next year too

Bears fans seem ecstatic about getting rid of him.

Mike Loyko @NEPD_Loyko
Bostic played on special teams in both college and for the Bears, which adds another layer to the pick up.

Mike Loyko @NEPD_Loyko
Think this move probably forces Dekoda Watson off roster. Gives #Patriots another LB who can play in their Defense and on ST if needed..

Mike Loyko @NEPD_Loyko
It then allows Freeny to play just special teams and the #Patriots can then carry another position on GD roster other than just a ST LB.

Mike Loyko @NEPD_Loyko
Bostic is a better run defender than vs. pass. Could also free up Collins more to move around, rush, and chase.

What is it with this places hard on for getting rid of Mayo?

Belichick loves him and he's essentially an extra coach, not to mention a damn fine player.

This trade is great depth and more options.

PatriotReign said:

Bears fans seem ecstatic about getting rid of him.

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Maybe so but it has to be depressing playing for the bears. This guy must be doing cartwheels now

PatriotReign said:

Bears fans seem ecstatic about getting rid of him.

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Didn't the Raider fans feel the same way about Moss and the Titans fans about Ayers?

Texans were ecstatic about getting rid of their WR

Trade is dead. Bears said it comes with a free Jay Cutler in which BB politely declined and the Bears then said the trade actually had to include Cutler. They got as desperate as to include three first round picks, the Chicago Cubs and the key to the city before BB finally had to hang up.

Heck yes! Great pickup for a 6th! LB is sort of shallow beyond Mayo, this could give us really great depth there.

I was one of the few banging the table hoping for us to draft one of the smaller athletic linebackers this last draft, so this acts as a makeup call.

Without someone like this, Collins is always going to be used as our coverage linebacker, which isnt ideal when he is also our best pass rushing backer. Casillas was great last year in that role, and hopefully we get something similar from Bostic.

If the Pats were as high on him as has been eluded to, it gives the team a cheap talent this year, while figuring out if its someone they want longer term, without having to do it through free agency.

Bostic plays special teams as well as inside & outside 'backer too. This is like a Casillias redux.

Yikes, I really don't know what to make of this. LB is probably the last spot I figured we needed another body. Even a 6th rounder is more than I'd be willing to pay, but to say that Belichick has earned the benefit of the doubt on this stuff is an understatement. If this frees the Pats up to leave more LBs on the field and make Collins more of a dedicated disruptor rather than a coverage guy, then I could see it working out.

PatriotReign said:

Bears fans seem ecstatic about getting rid of him.

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Titans fans were ecstatic about getting rid of Akeem Ayers.

PatriotReign said:

Bears fans seem ecstatic about getting rid of him.

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I think the expectation for him in Bear country were too high after he had a good rookie pre-season. If he comes in to be a STer and work his way into defensive snaps, he'll do well.

jboston19 said:

Didn't the Raider fans feel the same way about Moss and the Titans fans about Ayers?

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I can say yes for the Titans fans regarding Ayers. It was good riddance at first, then it was....you have got to be kidding me.

Isn't Fletcher supposed to be back in a few weeks? Watson and Freeney seem like they could've held down the back-up LB fort until then...

Guess Dane is either headed to the IR or Bill really doesn't trust Watson.