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Martellus Bennett | Tight End

Team: Chicago Bears
Age / DOB:  (26) / 3/10/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'6' / 270
College: Texas A&M
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The Chicago Sun Times anticipates the Bears using Martellus Bennett as a "versatile, pass-catching threat" in Marc Trestman's offense.
Bears TEs coach Andy Bischoff wants to use Bennett to create mismatches as opposed to running flat routes. He's going to be a seam stretcher in Trestman's pass-happy attack. Bischoff also praised Bennett for his study habits. "He’s a student," said Bischoff. "He’s writing everything down. He’s asking questions. He wants to be coached. Really, in every possible way, he’s been a joy." Apr 21 - 11:52 PM
Source: Chicago Sun Times

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Martellus Bennett - TE - Bears

Bears TEs coach Andy Bischoff promises to line up new $21 million tight end Martellus Bennett all over the field in order to create mismatches.

"The days of the tight end that blocked and ran flat routes in this league are coming to an end," he said. "The guys that just run 3-yard flat routes, that's not going to do anything for you." Bischoff believes Bennett can "threaten the defense" and "create stress in the middle of the field." Bennett is a good enough pass catcher to be Chicago's No. 2 receiver behind Brandon Marshall.
Source: ESPN.com
Mar 13 - 3:23 AM
Martellus Bennett - TE - Bears

Bears agreed to terms with TE Martellus Bennett on a four-year contract.

The Bears had interest in Jared Cook, but he appears to have priced himself out of their range. Bennett is younger, a way better blocker, and also creates mismatches in the pass game. He also figures to be cheaper. The Bears haven't upgraded their line yet, but became a better blocking team with the Bennett deal. Bennett could be a low-end TE1 in Chicago if Marc Trestman opens up the offense and teaches Jay Cutler how to come off first-read Brandon Marshall.
Related: Bears
Source: Mike Wright on Twitter
Mar 12 - 4:16 PM
Martellus Bennett - TE - Bears

Free agent TE Martellus Bennett will visit the Bears.

Bennett tweeted he was "proud" to be joining the Bears, before clarifying it's just his preferred destination. Regardless, the smoke is billowing, and seems primed to turn to fire. The Bears are in dire need of a tight end who can actually catch passes.
Related: Giants
Source: Mike C. Wright on Twitter
Mar 12 - 4:08 PM
Martellus Bennett - TE - Bears

Per the Chicago Sun-Times, the Bears are interested in free agent TE Martellus Bennett.

Bennett's market has been relatively quiet over the last few days. The Giants remain interested in re-signing him, but Bennett was always expected to test the open market after "not feeling the love" from New York. He'd be a massive upgrade on Kellen Davis, but just about anyone would be.
Related: Bears
Source: Sean Jensen on Twitter
Mar 12 - 3:11 PM
Martellus Bennett - TE - Bears

The New York Daily News expects Martellus Bennett to reach the free-agent market on Tuesday.

NY Daily News reporter Ralph Vacchiano has been on top of the Bennett situation. Per Vacchiano, the Bennett camp "has a sense his market value is more than what the Giants are offering." If -- perhaps better said "when" -- Bennett hits the open waters, he'll be the best all-around tight end available. Unlike Jared Cook and Dustin Keller, Keller is an impact blocker in the run game.
Source: New York Daily News
Mar 11 - 12:05 PM
Martellus Bennett - TE - Bears

The New York Daily News reports the Giants are making a "late push" to re-sign free agent Martellus Bennett, and that keeping him remains a "top goal."

Bennett's rep confirmed the sides are still talking. "I am and will continue communicating with the Giants," said the agent. "Martellus is still in New York, and we are taking it one day at a time." The Giants are averse to a bidding war for the 26-year-old tight end, but he won't get out of town without a fight. Bennett has drawn interest from the more cap-rich Bucs and Titans.
Related: Buccaneers, Titans
Source: New York Daily News
Mar 9 - 7:27 PM
Martellus Bennett - TE - Bears

TitansInsider.com reports the Titans have "some interest" in free agent TEs Martellus Bennett and Dustin Keller.

It's an indication the Titans don't expect to win the looming bidding war for in-house free agent Jared Cook. Cook is reportedly seeking "$6 million-plus" per season, while some reports have indicated he could earn more. Bennett and Keller would be among the best fallback options if the Titans can't re-sign their own player.
Related: Titans, Dustin Keller
Source: Terry McCormick on Twitter
Mar 9 - 6:18 PM
Martellus Bennett - TE - Bears

According to the NY Daily News, the Giants are unwilling to enter a "bidding war" for free agent Martellus Bennett.

The Daily News anticipates the Buccaneers pursuing Bennett, and they have more money to spend than the G-Men. Per beat writer Ralph Vacchiano, Giants TE coach Mike Pope -- among the most respected assistants in the game -- "has his eye on an under-the-radar tight end in the draft." The prospect is undisclosed.
Related: Buccaneers
Source: New York Daily News
Mar 8 - 9:01 PM
Martellus Bennett - TE - Bears

The New York Daily News believes the Giants still hope to re-sign free agent Martellus Bennett before the market opens, but a deal isn't "imminent."

It's unclear if the Giants have even made Bennett an offer. Bennett said last week the Giants had "other priorities," and that he wasn't "feeling the love." Bennett's agent can begin negotiating with other clubs on Saturday. He should draw solid interest on the open market.
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter
Mar 8 - 8:18 AM
Martellus Bennett - TE - Bears

Free agent Martellus Bennett says he's not "feeling the love" from the Giants.

"They have other priorities that come before little ole me," Bennett said. "I’m just a small piece of what they’re trying to do." The Giants could turn their attention to Bennett after locking up LT Will Beatty. The G-Men are believed to want Bennett back, but he'll angle for every dollar coming off a breakout campaign.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
Feb 27 - 3:12 PM
Martellus Bennett - TE - Bears

Owner John Mara said the Giants will "probably not" use the franchise tag this year.

The Giants' best candidate for the tag was LT Will Beatty, but TE Martellus Bennett was a possibility as well. It now looks like both players will test the market when free agency opens on March 12. Bennett has stated that he could give the Giants a "hometown discount" after finally breaking out with a 55/626/5 line in his first season out of Jason Witten's shadow. Beatty enters a loaded left tackle market that will also include Branden Albert, Jake Long, Jermon Bushrod and Sam Baker.
Related: Will Beatty
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Feb 19 - 12:41 PM
Martellus Bennett - TE - Bears

Free agent Martellus Bennett tweeted Thursday that he would like to play with his brother Michael, a free agent defensive end.

Martellus said his first priority is the Giants. If the G-Men don't want him back, Bennett says he'd "most likely" follow his brother. The Bucs are tentatively expected to re-sign Michael. With Dallas Clark's contract up, Tampa Bay could also use tight end help. We still suspect Martellus will stay in New York.
Source: Martellus Bennett on Twitter
Feb 14 - 4:08 PM
Martellus Bennett - TE - Bears

The Tampa Tribune expects the Bucs to "go after" Martellus Bennett in free agency.

Beat writer Roy Cummings says he would be "surprised if the Bucs don't target" Bennett once free agency opens on March 12. Bennett, of course, has stated his desire to return to the Giants, even saying he's open to a "hometown discount." However, Martellus' brother, Michael, has spent the last four seasons in Tampa, and is a free agent. The two have expressed interest in playing together.
Related: Buccaneers
Source: Tampa Tribune
Feb 9 - 1:59 PM
Martellus Bennett - TE - Bears

According to ESPN New York, the Giants "hope to re-sign" free agent Martellus Bennett.

They'd be foolish not to. Bennett finally began to live up to his immense potential in 2012, setting new career highs across the board with 55 catches, 626 yards and five touchdowns despite fighting through a knee injury. Still only 26 (in March), Bennett is on the record as hoping to remain in New York, going so far as to say he'd be open to a "hometown discount." Bennett could be an outside candidate for the franchise tag, which is projected as $5.962 million for tight ends.
Source: ESPN New York
Feb 7 - 6:57 PM

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