Bears need to move on without Maynard

The Bears signed punter Richmond McGee to a two-year contract last week which could spell the end of Brad Maynard’s career in Chicago. Maynard, an unrestricted free agent, has not heard from the Bears about his future with the team, but that hasn’t stopped him from taking McGee’s signing personally. Maynard, 37, had a disappointing season last year but feels he can still perform at a high level. “I know when I’m standing side-by-side with a 27-year-old punter (McGee) that I’m kicking just as good as he is,” Maynard said. “I’ve got that drive in me, that burning feeling inside that I want to prove the Bears wrong. And I can’t wait to do it.” That’s some mighty strong bravado from a man who finished 32nd in the league in punt average (40.1 yards) and 29th in net average (35.2). Maynard even had but a modest season at what he usually does best: downing the ball inside the 20. He finished 17th in the league in that ...