Busy Bears, Setting the Pace

The Chicago Bears have had an epic day in improving their franchise, specifically their offense today. Not long after the Bears had secured their franchise quarterback, by trading for Jay Cutler, the Bears went out and grabbed the massive former franchise LT of the St. Louis Rams Orlando Pace.

Pace, the first overall pick in the 1997 draft, was cut last month by the Rams. He visited the Ravens a couple of weeks ago, before heading into Soldier Field, where the signed the mammoth tackle to a 3-year deal. Financial terms have not been released at this time.

It is unknown if Pace will slide right in to the left tackle spot and battle with last year's first rounder, Chris Williams or if he will battle for the right tackle spot with recent signee Kevin Schaffer.