Orlando Pace Wants Torry Holt on the Bears

According to the Chicago Tribune, Orlando Pace wants the Bears to sign his former Rams teammate.

Pace spoke today and this is what he said about Holt:

"I spoke to Torry, he's just out searching. I'm probably recruiting him in Chicago here. Hopefully it works out."


Pace also talked about why he chose Chicago over Baltimore, and this is what he had to say:

"For me, it was a comfort level," he said. "No disrespect to Baltimore. They did a great job in recruiting me. But just from knowing Lovie, I think it made the transition easy."

So in the last couple of days, we have seen Cutler trying to lure Burress to Chicago and now Pace is trying to lure Holt here.

Maybe the Bears can get big names.

all quotes from chicagotribune.com

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Urlacher Speaks Up About Jay Cutler Trade

Urlacher had this to say last Friday on ESPN 1000 in Chicago:

'Making this deal, plus we got Orlando Pace, our offense is looking really good, we have some big names on offense, which we haven't had since I've been here. We have a franchise quarterback, which we obviously haven't had. We're going in the right direction.

''He's still young [25]. I'm sure he has a lot to learn, but from what I've seen he has all the skills you want in a quarterback. He can throw the ball on the run, he can throw it from the pocket. He's got a cannon. And he can play well in cold weather, having played in Denver, so that will be important playing in Chicago.''

''He's got nothing to explain to me, they tried to trade him, and he got a little peed off about it.

''As a player, if a team talks about trading you, you would be a little mad, and he got really mad. I don't blame him one bit. ... I'm on his side, and most of the time players are on each other's side when these matters go down. He's got nothing to explain to us.''

''He'll do a great job, he's got a swagger about him which, personally, I love a quarterback who has a swagger. He's cocky, but not too cocky. I like that. I think you have to have that as your quarterback, somebody who's confident and will get the job done.''

Urlacher says he will miss Orton, who was a popular teammate.

''I have a lot of respect for Kyle Orton, he was a great teammate. He came in as a rookie and wins 10 games, gets benched the next two years, comes back last year and goes 9-6 as a starter. He's a winner.

''I hope he does really well in Denver. He's a free agent after next season, so I hope he plays his butt off and gets a big contract.''

Urlacher spoke up about his health as well.

''My neck is healthy, I didn't do any rehab -- all I did was train. I feel good, back to my normal self.''

all quotes from chicagosuntimes.com

To Add To the Great Day: Bears Sign Pace

Within the same hour that the Chicago Bearslanded perhaps their best quarterback since Sid Luckman, they’ve also signed a new player who’ll help to keep him in one piece.

According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Sun-Times, the Bears have agreed to terms with tackle Orlando Pace on a three year deal worth 15 million dollars.

Chicago Bears Make Signing Orlando Pace A Priority

According to an NFL source the Bears have made signing free agent LT Orlando Pace a priority.

If he joins the team they plan on putting him at left tackle and moving last year's first round pick Chris Williams to right tackle.

Orlando Pace's Agent Kennard McGuire said Pace "had a very good and productive" visit. McGuire declined to discuss specifics in relation to a contract offer.

Chris Williams is versatile enough to play either tackle spot, which is why the Bears would be able to move him to the right side.

If, Pace signs that opens up a competition between recently signed Kevin Shaffer and Chris Williams at right tackle. Also, Frank Omiyale would be able to compete at his natural position LG.

According to Bears sources, the Bears aren't concerned about Pace's injury issues the last couple of seasons.

Even with the signing of future hall of famer Orlando Pace, the Bears still will address the tackle position in this month's NFL Draft, but they won't need to do it in the first round.

Tackle Orlando Pace to the Bears?

Free-agent OT Orlando Pace visited with the Chicago Bears today, according to NFL.com’s Steve Wyche.

Pace met with the Baltimore Ravens earlier this month, but did not sign the contract offer they gave him.

The St. Louis Rams saved $6 million in cap space by releasing the seven time pro bowler Orlando Pace(1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005) .

Bears head coach Lovie Smith was the defensive coordinator with the Rams, when Pace was there as well.

What I Think?

If Pace signs, the Bears might not need to address the tackle position in next month's draft, at least not in the earlier rounds.

The negative with the 33 year old Pace is that he's had injury issues the past several seasons and the last three seasons he has failed to make it to the Pro Bowl.

The positive with Pace is that he has been too seven Pro Bowl's and he started 14 games for the Rams last season.

The Bears could use Pace at RT and have newly signed Kevin Shaffer compete with Chris Williams for the LT spot.

If Pace doesn't demand too many, I would I love him in a Bears uniform.

It would be a great signing for them.