by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr.@wiltfongjr Mar 1, 2017, 11:00am CST
The NFL Combine is underway and the first big bit of Chicago Bears’ news comes from general manager Ryan Pace and head coach John Fox, as they both met the media today.
You can check out the videos below, but here are a few highlights.
The Bears have not closed the door on a possible Alshon Jeffery return. He’ll test the market, see what is out there then the Bears may discuss a re-signing.
Jay Cutler remains an option in 2017 as well, with Pace calling the situation “fluid.” Pace also mentioned Brian Hoyer as being “part of the big equation” at the quarterback position, with Fox saying of Hoyer, "I thought he did a good job."
Kyle Long will not have surgery on his torn labrum, with doctors feeling it was best not to operate.
Pace and Fox both seem to believe their offensive line is a strength of the team.
Fox said that wide out Kevin White’s rehab is going good, and that they expect him to be 100% by the start of camp.
Both Pace and Fox talked about how the Bears are in position to add to the team via free agency, so I’d expect some splashy moves come March 9th.
Here’s Ryan Pace’s press conference, once the Bears share Fox’s we’ll pass it along.
Zach ZaidmanVerified account @zachzaidman 1h1 hour ago More #Bears GM Ryan Pace on importance of wins & losses for college QBs: "I think about Brees when he was at Purdue & he elevated that program."
Zach ZaidmanVerified account @zachzaidman 2h2 hours ago More John Fox on projecting a college QB to NFL: "If anybody had that all figured out, I don't know what could I tell you that you'd give them."
Adam HogeVerified account @adamhoge 3h3 hours ago More Ryan Pace stressed that his background in pro personnel gives him extra confidence when it comes to free agency. Next 2 weeks will be wild.
" Pace also mentioned Brian Hoyer as being “part of the big equation” at the quarterback position, with Fox saying of Hoyer, "I thought he did a good job.""
" Pace also mentioned Brian Hoyer as being “part of the big equation” at the quarterback position, with Fox saying of Hoyer, "I thought he did a good job.""
" Pace also mentioned Brian Hoyer as being “part of the big equation” at the quarterback position, with Fox saying of Hoyer, "I thought he did a good job.""
It sounds like Pace is big on Hoyer.
Really? That sounded like a pretty tepid endorsement to me. That's what you say about backups.
Good lord! They said they liked Hoyer...not that he was the second coming of Joe Montana...let's take a step back here for a second.
Ya except there really wasn't much to like about Hoyer. No one is acting like they said he was a franchise guy. Just his play wasn't even really like worth