The Bears recently acquired TE Michael Gains after the Lions released him. They aren’t paying too much for him, I believe a total of 1.162mil after all is said and done. However, I don’t understand this pickup.
The Bears already have Clark and Olsen, two very good tight ends, and one incredible athlete to try and develop in Kellen Davis. Davis didn’t perform well as a blocker as the Bears were hoping last year, but it doesn’t seem like signing another player at the position will help Davis’ development because he will see a lot less playing time.
Another problem with bringing a guy like Gaines in is that he is primarily a blocking TE. We know it, and other teams know it. So when Gaines comes in on 3rd and 1, everyone knows whats coming. Ron Turner hasn’t really shown me the kind of creativity I would like to see to trust that he will throw on 3rd and short to catch a team off-guard. That is possibly a result of not having the caliber QB that we now have, but I need to see it first.
The Bears didn’t pay too much for Gaines, but in my estimation, what they did pay for him wasn’t worth it. Let’s hope I’m wrong.
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