Bears TE Olsen not the right fit for the Rams?
As the St. Louis Rams continue to search for answers at tight end, one name that keeps coming up is Bears TE Greg Olsen. His name got included on the market after Mike Martz was hired to be the new offensive coordinator in Chicago, where he is expected to implement his famous system that doesn't rely heavily on a receiving tight end with limited blocking ability.
Olsen's name came up Tuesday in Jim Thomas' weekly QnA with fans and armchair general managers at the Post-Dispatch. One reader asked about the possibility of an Olsen-for-Alex Barron swap, which Thomas called "intriguing." That hardly qualifies as a trade rumor, but it hit the internets nonetheless. I want to reiterate that was Thomas' own judgement and it was clearly noted as a hypothetical situation.
The Olsen possibility was further discussed on ESPN's Rumor Central, where Adam Schefter mentioned that the likely price tag was a second round pick (notice how coveted those second round picks are this year?). From there, KC Joyner, the Football Scientist weighed in with some intriguing information of his own:
The general consensus is that the Bears might be thinking of moving Olsen because Mike Martz doesn't use his tight ends, but there is another reason they might be inclined to make the move. Olsen was one of only eight tight ends to be targeted more than 100 times last season, but his 5.9 YPA total was the fourth-worst among tight ends. That total was only one-tenth of a yard higher than Randy McMichael's mark last season, so unless the Rams were to get more productivity out of Olsen than Chicago did, the move would be a lateral one and would not make much sense.
Yikes. Randy McMichael territory? My first thought was that this perhaps had something to do with the fact that the Bears offense didn't have many weapons last year (Olsen led the team in receiving). I've sent a message to KC for more insight.
I wouldn't make the move, regardless of this info, for a second rounder.
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i watched a lot of bears games because I like Cutler
basically when the bears get down in the red zone, it is throw to Olsen on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Every one knows it, including the defense. Chicago had literally no other options. All their receivers were pretty raw, and Matt Forte disappeared. There were numerous occasions in which Cutler fired a rocket to Olsen who was in TRIPLE COVERAGE. (surprisingly worked sometimes….Cutler has an ARM)
5.9 YPA would be averaging his receiving yards by the times he was targeted, correct?
I think this was more of a result of the lack of an offensive scheme/players in Chicago last year.
that being said, I don’t think the Rams should go for Olsen, because the 33rd pick is too high. BUT, they better not take Gresham with that second pick then, because I would rather have Olsen than Gresham.
That is exactly my thinking
2nd rounder waaaay too much for Olsen.. especially this year!
"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi
The thing is though
That McMichael is old. I’m also not too sure about how many times Olsen dropped the ball as well…
The House of Spears reigns supreme
NO WAY!!!
I say draft talent at the other positions and take either Dennis Pitta or Colin Peek in the 5th round. There are a lot of good tight ends coming out this year for us to even consider trading away our 2nd round pick.
that 2nd round pick is gold
they can keep it and get a stud or trade it for more picks.
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I agree. The 2nd round is way too much.
However, no way Pitta is going to fall to the 5th. He had a great combine and will probably go in the 3rd round, if not sooner.
what would the Cowgirls want for Martellus Bennett?
I’m a fan.
by mooseknuckles41 on Mar 19, 2010 2:56 AM CDT reply actions
They would probably say they want a 2nd rounder also.
He’s still on their roster and is good insurance as successor and stand-in for Witten.

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