Comments on: Bears “hot” on Vikings right tackle Phil Loadholt

By: theytukrjobs

theytukrjobs — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:23:27 +0000

Vikes should just franchise tag Loadholt to force him into another “prove it” season. He played his best ball last year and was in amazing shape.

That or they can sign him long term but right tackle on a run first offense shouldn’t be THAT freakin hard to pull off under 5 mil.

By: 3sweetness4

3sweetness4 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:51:56 +0000

Figures.

By: zn0rseman

zn0rseman — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:39:14 +0000

Translation:

The Bears have absolutely no interest in Loadholt and are trying to bait the Vikings into overpaying an average RT who is the most penalized player in the division. Loadholt makes no sense for the Bears who are already awash in mediocre offensive linemen.

By: skylander14

skylander14 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:19:50 +0000

As a Vikings fan I am ecstatic to hear this news. Loadholdt may have been an excellent run blocker but couldn’t pass protect to save his life. Hopefully the Bears get him so they can endure his drive killing holding calls.

By: katoelf75

katoelf75 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Loadholt is better suited for the RG position. He doesn’t have the footspeed to play tackle. That is a big reason why he gets so many false start penalties is because he has to jump the count to keep up with speed rushers.

By: larryboodry

larryboodry — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:46:02 +0000

Signing Loadholt would be cool, then we’d only need to fill four more spots on the o-line.

By: ShimSham

ShimSham — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:40:42 +0000

Bears need help on the offensive line so they’re looking into signing a really slow offensive lineman that has struggled most of his career.

By: tone360

tone360 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:37:58 +0000

I’m still counting Loadholts’ penalties from last season. “On two MF’er, on two!” Bears dont need him.

By: PurpleRaid18

PurpleRaid18 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:24:43 +0000

If Loadholt goes to a division rival, so be it. If he thinks he’s worth more than $5 million per year he’s delusional. He was I think, second in the NFL for penalties (11). And if the Bears want to overpay, have at it.

The Vikings will turn to in-house free agent Geoff Schwartz as Loadholt’s replacement. Spielman said he wants continuity along the offensive line, there is you guy… He’ll likely come reasonably cheap too.

Schwartz started 16 games for the Panthers at right tackle in 2010 while Jeff Davidson was the offensive coordinator before he was injured.

Oh yeah, Davidson is the Vikings OL coach now.

By: fwippel

fwippel — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:16:07 +0000

Loadholdt is a good run blocker, but you do NOT want him protecting your QB’s blind side.

While I’d like to see the Vikings keep him, if they do lose him, they’d better have another guy lined up to take his spot, especially a good run blocker.

By: deezrutz

deezrutz — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:09:23 +0000

I’m a little disappointed the Vikings even let him get to free agency. He probably could have been locked up cheaper a year ago and continuity on a good offensive line matters more than saving a buck.

By: undeadjesus

undeadjesus — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:06:56 +0000

So you’re saying the Bears want a hot Load?

By: dfeltz

dfeltz — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:05:33 +0000

The Bears shouldn’t worry about what positions are “taken” already on the oline, just acquire talent and let talent decide who plays.

By: themagicman1223

themagicman1223 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:05:25 +0000

Anything would be an upgrade over Gabe Carimi.

By: blackandbluedivision

blackandbluedivision — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:03:32 +0000

Man I would love for, anybody! to replace J’Marcus Webb.

By: darkneptune73

darkneptune73 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:02:43 +0000

As a Vikings fan, I would like to say to the Bears:

Go to hell.

By: bleedinpurple

bleedinpurple — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:00:33 +0000

As a Vikings fan, I hope the Vikings can keep Loadholt.

At least for Petersons sake.

By: asublimeday

asublimeday — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:57:21 +0000

The bears play carimi inside now. Cool research, bro.

By: thedano

thedano — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:52:06 +0000

The Bears can’t count on Carimi on the right side. He’s going to have to beat someone out for PT. A solid run blocker, but brutal in pass protection. Loadholt would be an upgrade.

The Bears can’t sit on their hands, hoping the OL will just improve anymore.

By: purpleguy

purpleguy — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:52:01 +0000

Yeah, let them use up their limited cap space on a durable RT best suited for a run-oriented offense, that will cause 2 false start penalties a game.

By: 4dabears

4dabears — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:42:40 +0000

Sign and play him at RT. Move Carimi to LT.

By: woodg8

woodg8 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:42:32 +0000

“But the Bears have 2011 first-rounder Gabe Carimi there.”

Carimi will never play tackle again

By: wludford

wludford — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:42:13 +0000

Loadholt doesn’t make sense for the Bears. Moving him to left tackle would be a disaster- Loadholt doesn’t have the technique.