Bears trade for guard Dan Buenning and release Zackary Bowman

The Chicago Bears traded for Dan Buenning yesterday, of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The left guard came to the Bears for the sixth round pick that the Bears received for QB Brian Griese.

Since suffering a serious knee injury during the 2006 season, Buenning hasn't seen any playing time in the regular season.

Buenning, a Green Bay Native, has been working hard to regain his form, but a serious knee injury is something that is not very easy to bounce back from.

Buenning was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft.

He played college football at the University of Wisconsin.

Buenning was one of only four rookie offensive linemen in the NFL to start every game in 2005.

His second year he started only 9 games because he tore his right ACL in week nine.

His salaries are very cheap at $800,000 this year and $545,000 next season.

The Bears released 5th round pick Zackary Bowman from Nebraska, but if he clears waivers they said he will be on the practice squad.

They see alot of potential in Bowman.

College Achievements:

-Second-team All-Big Ten (2003)
-First-team All-Big Ten (2004)
-Second-team AP All-American (2004)


Josh Beekman has started all the games this preseason and it sure looks like he will be the LG, since Terrance Metcalf is out with a knee injury.

It is good they brought in a guy, who can step in and do a solid job.

What's Next?

If Buenning does a good job, the Bears will look great.

If Roberto Garza struggles or gets injured, Buenning could step in.

Beekman will start, but when Terrance Metcalf gets healthy he will be put in the lineup.

That is why bringing Fred Miller, could be a good idea, because he brings the veteran presence the offensive line lacks.

OG Terrence Metcalf Returns To Practice

Offensive guard Terrence Metcalf has returned to practice with the Chicago Bears after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery in early August.

Metcalf was thought to be in a battle for the starting left guard position, but that did not happen.

He may still have a shot at it, but he will have to perform in practice.

Bears Looking at Bringing Fred Miller Or Ruben Brown Back

Since they might have first-round pick Chris Williams gone until November, the Chicago Bears have reportedly have thought about bringing veteran tackle Fred Miller or guard Ruben Brown back to the team.

The Chicago Bears released Fred Miller in February of this year for salary cap reasons.

Miller had two years left on his five-year, $25.5 million contract. He was due a $500,000 bonus on March 1 and scheduled to make $4 million this season.

Fred Miller is 35 years old, but the Ravens, Texans and Bears are all interested in him.

They might need to make this move because they are not only missing Chris Williams, but they are also missing Terrance Metcalf.

Metcalf had knee surgery, and no one knows how long he will be out.

If the Chicago Bears do bring Fred Miller back, they can put John Tait at LT and John St. Clair at LG.

They would look better than Josh Beekman or Anthony Oakley at LG, who both have 0 career starts in the NFL.

Personally, I think bringing Fred Miller back would be a big mistake, he was very bad last season.

Who knows what Fred Miller can do, but the Bears should take a look at Ruben Brown if they want someone.

Ruben Brown is 36 years old and the Bears need someone right now.

If the Bears sign anyone it should be Ruben Brown, he is a better player than Fred Miller.

I would like to see Ruben Brown in a Bears uniform this season.

Ruben Brown has expressed interest in coming back to the Bears.