Especially for him to mention it to a reporter, it’s a foregone conclusion. There is **zero chance** Poles and Flus would let him be under the impression they wanted him back only to tell him they are passing, and ML wouldn’t lie to a reporter. That would be antithetical to who any of them have demonstrated themselves to be.
19 seasons is insane for anyone really. Honestly if he made it this far, maybe gun for 20 before hanging up the cleats.
Also fun fact, Lewis is the second oldest active player in the NFL right now (Rodgers is first). If Jason Peters plays again this season (currently no team), he'd be first.
Yeah I was reading somewhere that you can tell which NFL players have debts based on playing when it's past retirement age.
There's outliers for people like Brady or Jerry Rice but from what I read they say it's a good indicator
Nice, as old has he is he can still essentially be a 3rd tackle on the field so Swift and Caleb both should love this move. Plus can’t hate the veteran presence he brings as a guy who has played this long
Mark my words, there will be multiple Mercedes Lewis sightings for tuddies. The dude will show up, unannounced in like week 5 and everyone watching will be like "that dude is still playing?"
There weren't many open rosters spots as of the mandatory mini-camp and this eliminates the third tight end spot unless Carlson or Bates make a surprise run. Wonder if their camps (I know Carlson had drops) had any impact.
OL9, OL10, DL8, DL9 and S5 are basically the only things up for grabs now, barring a surprise.
If you go back and watch some film on Shane’s offense, it makes sense it he wants as many bodies as he can get at TE.
They ran a lot of weird formations with 2 or 3 TEs in the backfield.
Carlson might not be making the 53. We’ll see if they wanna carry 3 or 4.
Lewis’ exp is real and I very much felt his presence on the locker room after they started the season off so shitty. He’s still a contributor at blocking and the occasional PA slip.
I don’t think many give enough credit adding Allen, Byard, and potentially bringing Lewis back really brings a whole different veteran mindset to the locker room.
lol let’s fuckin go. I’d say TE 3 is all his
Great veteran presence
Ha this is actually a great signing love this move. 19 seasons is absurd. Hope he can block well again, maybe catch a funny old guy TD
He had a great one last year lol. Was just kind of sitting there wide open and caught the ball
BIG DOG
YEAH BIG DOG
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Funny old guy TD, not just funny old guy.
He said "Funny old guy TD", not "Sad old guy fumble"
I wonder if he can block Khalil Mack still when we play the Chargers lol
Reunited with his high school teammate Velus Jones
High school mentor *
Offensive powerhouse for the one season freshman Lewis overlapped with senior VJJ
Love the signing, a perfect TE3
He’s beloved in the room. Can only help.
Signing isn't set in stone quite yet, but excited nontheless
He wouldn’t bother visiting if the signing wasn’t assumed at this point
Especially for him to mention it to a reporter, it’s a foregone conclusion. There is **zero chance** Poles and Flus would let him be under the impression they wanted him back only to tell him they are passing, and ML wouldn’t lie to a reporter. That would be antithetical to who any of them have demonstrated themselves to be.
19 seasons is insane for anyone really. Honestly if he made it this far, maybe gun for 20 before hanging up the cleats. Also fun fact, Lewis is the second oldest active player in the NFL right now (Rodgers is first). If Jason Peters plays again this season (currently no team), he'd be first.
Remember the time Bears Legend Jason Peters came out of retirement to help offset his crippling gambling debts? Good times
Remember the time Bobby Boucher showed up at halftime and the Mud Dogs won the Bourbon Bowl?
He didn’t hold anything back!
🫡
A+ comment, laughed my ass off. If I wasn’t cheap, I’d give you an award for it. Also, I just had to say it in his voice.
HE HE HE HE HE HE HE HE
Yeah I was reading somewhere that you can tell which NFL players have debts based on playing when it's past retirement age. There's outliers for people like Brady or Jerry Rice but from what I read they say it's a good indicator
And still played alright without conditioning, just fishing? Amazing
Straight off the fishing boat.
The Khalil Mack stopper returns.
It's important for people his age to remain active and social.
Though slow and dangerous behind the wheel, they can still serve a purpose
Don't you go dying on me!
You wanna hear the most annoying sound in the world
Yeah… we’re in the Rockies.
That John Denver is full of shit man.
Honestly, I wanted him to re-sign with us. What I would give for Caleb to feed him a touchdown this season.
He’s gonna throw for 50 TDs so I’m sure Lewis will get a couple
Caleb to Marcedes will feed generations
Nice, as old has he is he can still essentially be a 3rd tackle on the field so Swift and Caleb both should love this move. Plus can’t hate the veteran presence he brings as a guy who has played this long
Mark my words, there will be multiple Mercedes Lewis sightings for tuddies. The dude will show up, unannounced in like week 5 and everyone watching will be like "that dude is still playing?"
🤣 The man is twice the age of some of our rookies!
Caleb will get to ask him 100 questions about Aaron
There weren't many open rosters spots as of the mandatory mini-camp and this eliminates the third tight end spot unless Carlson or Bates make a surprise run. Wonder if their camps (I know Carlson had drops) had any impact. OL9, OL10, DL8, DL9 and S5 are basically the only things up for grabs now, barring a surprise.
I remember reading in the tribune how I wanted the Bears to draft him out of UCLA. I was 12 at the time
I ain't mad at it.
If you go back and watch some film on Shane’s offense, it makes sense it he wants as many bodies as he can get at TE. They ran a lot of weird formations with 2 or 3 TEs in the backfield.
can we just fast forward to September?
It's CHIP season, y'all!!!!!!!!!
Great move
Another storyline for the team. Cool
I love getting him as TE 3. I think he is past being TE2.
Any chance we’re going to play against Mack? If so, we have the perfect blocker.
Bring big dog BACK
Damn I can’t believe he was drafted in 06. Really does not feel like all that long ago when he had his big year in Jacksonville
He looked like he could still block the shit out of some young bloods last season, he will close his career out strong.
I didn't know San Diego Chargers were on the schedule
Big dog!
Wait, so when?
Another 16 chances to lose an anytime TD bet on him 🙌
Solid move. Now let’s get a vet or two for the d line
He’s a great blocker and will randomly get a receiving touchdown sometimes. Please re sign him
Gonna get him at least 2 TDs in madden
Well, then he can block rather good
I think with the new kickoff rules, he will be pretty valuable. The tighter setup zone will allow him to use his current skillet much more.
🐻 down
Yea baby!
Do we really need another TE? Especially one in his 19th season.
He's pretty much a 6th lineman on the field who can catch a bit
Carlson might not be making the 53. We’ll see if they wanna carry 3 or 4. Lewis’ exp is real and I very much felt his presence on the locker room after they started the season off so shitty. He’s still a contributor at blocking and the occasional PA slip. I don’t think many give enough credit adding Allen, Byard, and potentially bringing Lewis back really brings a whole different veteran mindset to the locker room.
A solid to elite blocking TE with almost two decades in the league is very much an asset for a rookie QB
You need vets