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Kevin Shaffer | Tackle

Team: Chicago Bears
Age / DOB:  (33) / 3/2/1980
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 318
College: Tulsa
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Former Bears and Falcons OT Kevin Shaffer has retired from football.
The 32-year-old has "no plans to return." Now pursuing a coaching career, Shaffer is currently working with draft-eligibles at the Senior Bowl and in pre-Combine training. Shaffer was considered one of the NFL's top zone-blocking left tackles during the early- to mid-2000s with Michael Vick and Warrick Dunn. He later busted in power-blocking schemes with Cleveland and Chicago. Thu, Jan 26, 2012 12:16:00 PM
Source: ESPN Chicago

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Kevin Shaffer - T - Bears

Bears released OT Kevin Shaffer.

Shaffer, 31, was a poor fit for Mike Martz's offense because he doesn't pass protect well. His strength has always been as a run blocker. Shaffer might resurface elsewhere, but it would need to be as a right tackle only in a power-blocking offense. He lacks versatility and athleticism.
Mon, Feb 28, 2011 01:02:00 PM
Kevin Shaffer - T - Bears

The Bears are expected to release OT Kevin Shaffer this offseason.

Shaffer is due $2 million in 2011, including a $250,000 offseason workout bonus the Bears probably wouldn't be willing to pay if he's not in their plans. A utility man at best, the 31-year-old struggled in two 2010 spot starts.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Wed, Feb 2, 2011 02:06:00 PM
Kevin Shaffer - T - Bears

Bears OL Kevin Shaffer might not make the final roster cut.

Offensive line coach Mike Tice gave Shaffer the second-highest grade (behind Olin Kreutz) for the 2009 season, but the Bears might decide to go younger (and cheaper) with their backups. Johan Asiata, J'Marcus Webb and James Marten appear to be ahead of Shaffer in the pecking order.
Source: Chicago Sun Times
Thu, Sep 2, 2010 09:03:00 AM
Kevin Shaffer - T - Bears

Veteran OL Kevin Shaffer is no longer in the mix to start at left guard this year.

Shaffer will likely be relegated to a swing role. Johan Asiata, a second-year undrafted free agent out of UNLV, took the bulk of the first-team snaps on Wednesday. Lance Louis and veteran Josh Beekman are in the mix as well. The Bears can't expect dramatic improvement up front this year.
Related: Josh Beekman, Lance Louis, Johan Asiata
Source: Chicago Tribune
Wed, Jun 9, 2010 07:16:00 PM
Kevin Shaffer - T - Bears

Bears OL Kevin Shaffer is getting a shot to nail down the left guard spot this year.

He's swapping positions with RT Frank Omiyale, who worked at left guard last year. Shaffer, a tackle for the majority of his career, may be more valuable in a swing capacity with Josh Beekman retaining the starting job.
Related: Josh Beekman
Source: Chicago Tribune
Sat, May 1, 2010 12:27:00 PM
Kevin Shaffer - T - Bears

Kevin Shaffer is "entrenched" at right tackle, according to beat writer Brad Biggs.

With the Orlando Pace experiment failing, the Bears are moving forward with Chris Williams and Shaffer as their tackles. Some stability on the line can only help the causes of Jay Cutler and Matt Forte.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Thu, Dec 31, 2009 09:41:00 AM
Kevin Shaffer - T - Bears

Bears agreed to terms with OT Kevin Shaffer on a three-year contract.

A 47-game starter for Cleveland from 2006-2008, Shaffer has been durable throughout his career and can play both tackle spots. His strength is in the run game, making Shaffer a good fit in Chicago. He will likely be penciled in at swing tackle behind LT Chris Williams and RT Frank Omiyale for now.
Related: Browns
Source: Chicago Sun Times
Wed, Mar 25, 2009 04:42:00 PM
Kevin Shaffer - T - Bears

Free agent OT Kevin Shaffer says he "would definitely like" to play for the Bears.

Shaffer, 29, has missed just one game in the last three seasons and can play both the right and left sides. He could be a swing tackle while pushing to Frank Omiyale to start. The Bears could always kick Omiyale back inside.
Related: Bears
Source: Chicago Tribune
Thu, Mar 19, 2009 11:47:00 AM
Kevin Shaffer - T - Bears

Browns released RT Kevin Shaffer.

Shaffer was due a $1.5 million roster bonus in addition to carrying a cap number over $6 million for 2009. According to Shaffer's agent, the Browns remain interested in re-signing Shaffer to a lower deal.
Thu, Mar 12, 2009 06:34:00 PM
Kevin Shaffer - T - Bears

Browns RT Kevin Shaffer suffered a concussion in Sunday's win.

He was replaced by Isaac Sowells. Shaffer's lucky he has the upcoming bye week to shake it off and get ready for Giants LE Justin Tuck in Week 6.
Related: Isaac Sowells
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sun, Sep 28, 2008 09:34:00 PM
Kevin Shaffer - T - Bears

Browns RT Kevin Shaffer missed practice on Wednesday after injuring his knee on Sunday.

Shaffer was able to finish the game, but has been in pain all week, and thinks he might miss time this week. Former RT Ryan Tucker could shift outside in Shaffer's absence.
Source: Akron Beacon-Journal
Thu, Nov 22, 2007 09:32:00 AM
Kevin Shaffer - T - Bears

Kevin Shaffer is now seeing most of the snaps at right tackle for Cleveland.

Joe Thomas appears to be taking over on the blind side. The Browns will either try to move Shaffer before Week 1, or let him battle Ryan Tucker.
Related: Joe Thomas, Ryan Tucker
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Thu, Aug 2, 2007 10:26:00 AM
Kevin Shaffer - T - Bears

The Browns "do not seem inclined" to trade OL Kevin Shaffer, according to the Akron Beacon-Journal.

While Shaffer's agent asked that his client be traded, the player himself did not say the same in a recent meeting with coach Romeo Crennel. For now, Shaffer's best bet is to stick around and try to win the right tackle job.
Source: Akron Beacon-Journal
Sun, May 6, 2007 09:23:00 AM
Kevin Shaffer - T - Bears

Browns OL Kevin Shaffer's agent intends to ask the team for permission to seek out a trade for his client.

The Giants are believed to have a degree of interest, but only if Cleveland lowers its asking price of a third- or fourth-round pick. Other teams in need of offensive tackles include the Texans, Chiefs, and Dolphins.
Related: Texans, Chiefs, Dolphins, Giants
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Tue, May 1, 2007 11:56:00 AM

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