Bears trade 2011 1st Rd pick Gabe Carimi to Bucs for a 6th

I can remember more than one expert saying Carimi was a solid investment.

James Carpenter may have his question marks, but at least he's still on the team!


http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... i-to-bucs/

I remember wanting him instead of Carp in that draft.

SeatownJay":1o0640lx said:

I remember wanting him instead of Carp in that draft.

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You and me both.

Carimi, Sherrod and Carpenter had buzzard's luck with leg injuries their rookie season. None have been able to get right so far. All have a chance to come back this year. I guess the Bears just couldn't afford to count on Carimi any longer. Especially since the current GM didn't draft him.

BTW - I remember wanting Carimi or Solder or anyone of note. Carpenter was a shock only because I hadn't seen much on him besides English's mentions in his review of the various prospects through the year.

Rob hated Carimi and beat that horse every chance he got. It's gotta be nice to stick your neck out that far and be proven right. (I didn't have an opinion on him either way).

kearly":3jqcrtuu said:

Rob hated Carimi and beat that horse every chance he got. It's gotta be nice to stick your neck out that far and be proven right. (I didn't have an opinion on him either way).

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You'd know, Mr. Wilson supporter.

The Bears' track record with first round picks lately isn't great. When's the last time they hit on one? 2004?

nanomoz":3c1b7z3k said:

The Bears' track record with first round picks lately isn't great. When's the last time they hit on one? 2004?

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If only they had hired Tim Ruskell as their GM while he was in Chicago. :lol:

RolandDeschain":13hhdrc8 said:

nanomoz":13hhdrc8 said:

The Bears' track record with first round picks lately isn't great. When's the last time they hit on one? 2004?

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If only they had hired Tim Ruskell as their GM while he was in Chicago. :lol:

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ooh,...very harsh!!

kearly":1hfil2rd said:

Rob hated Carimi and beat that horse every chance he got. It's gotta be nice to stick your neck out that far and be proven right. (I didn't have an opinion on him either way).

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Yeah...about as much as he hated Okung, IIRC.

YDRC.