So what's the deal with this guy?

 

An interesting signing. Never did a film view on him. I hope I like what I see. PFF hated him in 2011 but liked him better in 2012 (when he was healthy enough to play).

 

Well I can tell you one thing straight away. Coming out of San Diego State he was 6023 and 303 lbs and ran a ridiculous 4.76 at his pro day.

Sooo...we know why the Dolphins are attracted to this guy. :)

 

Would think RG Vinnyfins, with JJerry in the mix for RT with a draftee.

 

Background says he was a top 10 tight end recruit (in the country) coming out of high school. After suffering a knee injury in 2006 he moved to the offensive line. First he played right guard in 2007 and then he played right tackle for San Diego State.

Put that background together with his pro day results and it screams "zone scheme".

But then you put it together with his injury history and it screams "Joe Toledo".

 

Ouch. Painful memories.

 

Yeah he's got the same foot speed as Davone Bess :lol:

 

Let's be fair. Bess re-tested and was somewhere in the 4.6's. But point taken.

 

Offensive, even?

 

He got his *** kicked at Tackle but seems like a solid guard. He doesn't really seem as athletic as his 40 yard dash would suggest though

 

His knee injury was late in the season, so the question is when he'll be ready. Most Bears fans thought he was their best OL before he got hurt. His PFF numbers indicate he is a better pass blocker than John Jerry, or Brandon Moore. He had the 12th best PBE among guards with 25% or more of their team's snaps. Richie is 7th and Jerry and Moore tied for 21st.

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/...nce-louis-center-roberto-garza-edwin-williams

 

I would think that this seemingly eliminates Warmack and Cooper from the #12 discussions, but I don't think we were considering them anyway.

 

Apparently, the Bears originally planned on moving him back to tight end when they drafted him.

 

2009 pre-draft scouting report:

 

Without knowing anything else, they went younger and perhaps more mobile with Louis in relation to Brandon Moore.

I'd imagine Moore was probably (rightfully) asking for more than what Miami paid for Louis.

Chicago media has said he was Chicago's best lineman last year and a guy they'd prefer to keep, though him getting a 1-year deal this late in the game, you'd just like to know the details.

 

This latest injury is the second time he's torn the left ACL.

 

How awesome would it be if John Jerry showed up to camp at 315 pounds?

 

Would like to see them pick up a Brandon Manumaleuna style offensive linemen-eligible guy, but I don't think they'll do it with Louis.

 

Worth nothing that it came on an atypical play, with Jared Allen launching himself high and blindsiding Louis during an INT return.

All the same, don't like two tears on that knee.

EDIT: Here is the hit.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-...0395/Lance-Louis-injured-on-Jared-Allen-block

 

The Easter Bunny is showing up this weekend too right? ;)

 

Allen at least hit him high and from the front. Not as dirty IMO as the Slauson block on Cushing.

 

Ireland & Philbin seem to have a good deal of confidence in our coaching staff to go after guys like Louis and what we're attempting with Yeatman.

 

Not if John Jerry runs into him at the airport..

 

Now sign Winston and I'll feel a lot better about the Oline, although I have nightmares about Martin st LT.

 

I know. I like Bess. It was purely a joke :)

 

Thanks for making a/pointing that out.

 

Or that hit Sapp put on that Greenbay OT years ago. What was his name?
Chad Cliffton?

 

Yes, Clifton. That was IMO worse than the Allen hit.

 

Are you inferring that John Jerry would run over him and hurt him or that JJ would most likely make a meal of the Easter Bunny?

 

In Allen's defense he was probably drunk.

 

As Muck stated previously, 5 NBC Chicago described Lance Louis as Chicago's best offensive lineman. He's 27, 6'3" 320lbs
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/grizzly-detail/Lance-Louis-Signs-with-Dolphins-Report-200326111.html

The Miami Herald described him as an ascending player with the Bears who chose Miami over the Bears and a couple of other teams. he was signed to a one year contract.
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/27/3309870/miami-dolphins-jared-odrick-sports.html

 

Dirtiest hit I have ever seen. Slauson lined him up and pounced directly into the knee from his blind side.

A 306 lb tight end???? Seriously?

 

Well Philbin surely knows of him from his time with the Packers, same division and all.

 

I thought the first ACL tear was in college and to the right knee? I could be remembering incorrectly

 

Hard to believe it was a dirtier hit than when the jets scumbag hit Dwight Stevenson and ended his career.