Bears finally getting the hint that the off season has started?

The Chicago Bears yesterday addressed their need at Offensive Tackle Kevin Shaffer formally of the Cleveland Browns. He is a 7 year vet that has started the 47 of 48 games. This move adds some well needed depth to the line. Making this move might also mean that the Bears will not address the Offensive line with the 18th pick in this years NFL draft. Maybe even more important is that it was reported on ESPN that the Bears in fact are one of the 10 teams that have called about Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler. I highly doubt the Bears get Cutler but the idea of Jerry Angelo finally picking up the phone is good to hear. Now that the draft is less than one month away don't be if QB from Kansas State Josh Freeman is on the board when the Bears pick that they decide to take him. Could be a good fit with the Bears and push Kyle Orton. It's proven most players play better when they have competition for their job. Also if Orton was to get hurt the Bears really don't have a legit back-up. Caleb Hanie and Brett Basanez are not your ideal back-ups when you have the chance to win the weakest division in football. This will be a very interesting draft. Will the Bears blow it again? Trade the up or trade down? Or get a play maker such as a Darius Hayward-Bey? Only time will tell. Bears are officially on the clock