Expect Team To Address Defensive Tackle Position Via Draft
Bears GM Jerry Angelo stuck to his proclamation Friday, concerning the NFC North Champions’ agenda to issue a bevvy of roster changes this week.
The club went ahead Monday, letting go of former Pro Bowl defensive tackle Tommie Harris; while ending the deals of linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer (did not play in ‘10) and back-up offensive tackle Kevin Shaffer.
Harris, the 14th overall choice in the 2004 draft, made three Pro Bowls and one second-team All Pro selection with the Bears. He started 90 of 104 career games for the Bears in seven seasons, but was dropped because of his sputtering performance and health. In just six starts during the 2010 campaign, he produced only 18 tackles, 1.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries. The former Sooner standout was due a $2.5 million roster bonus in June.
Count on the Bears upgrading the position left by Tommie in the Draft:
GM Jerry Angelo – “I made the statement that the defensive line position is very good again this year, it’s probably as good or better than last year in part because of the underclassmen at that position.”
DT’s on the roster: Anthony Adams (seeking extension), Matt Toeaina (signed new deal in December), and the emerging Henry Melton.
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