 | Seahawks may deal, but not for Brown |
SEAN JENSEN
The Bears have talked with the Seattle Seahawks about acquiring guard Rob Sims, a restricted free agent.
But contrary to a published report, the Seahawks aren't interested in trading Sims for defensive end Alex Brown, two sources close to the situation said.
The Bears are hoping to trade Brown, who is due to make $5 million in 2010 and will turn 31 this summer, and the Seahawks have a need for a pass rusher, especially after trading Darryl Tapp and losing Cory Redding in free agency.
But the Seahawks aren't interested in Brown at $5 million a season. They are thought to be more interested in a draft pick.
Meanwhile, the Bears only would need to give the Seahawks a fourth-round pick if they sign Sims to an offer sheet. Sims is big and athletic, which is what new Bears offensive line coach Mike Tice likes, and he has 34 NFL starts under his belt.
According to one source, Sims is deemed expendable because new Seahawks offensive line coach Alex Gibbs prefers to work with players with whom he's more familiar. But Sims, 26, has been a solid player for the Seahawks, especially given that he has had different offensive line coaches in each of his four NFL seasons.
Sims has started at left guard, which is where he likely would fit in for the Bears. That would allow Frank Omiyale, who started at that position for most of last season, to move to his more natural position of right tackle.
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