For me, the worst part about the Bears signing free agent tight end Brandon Manumaleuna: I have to check multiple times to ensure that I’ve spelled M-a-n-u-m-a-l-e-u-n-a correctly.

For Greg Olsen, the worst part about the Bears signing free agent tight end Brandon Manumaleuna: he could be out of a job.

New Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz and Olsen go together about as well as tuna and peanut butter (try it … I dare you). So it’s become popular for media and fans to predict that Olsen is being shopped around.

But Manumaleuna is a blocking tight end, while Olsen is an athletic pass catcher. There’s no reason those two can’t work together. And since when does an offensive coordinator dictate who stays and goes? Just because Martz doesn’t typically utlilize tight ends in his way of doing things doesn’t mean he can’t utilize Olsen in his regular role.

It should be Martz’ job to adjust to the personnel in Chicago, not the other way around.

Here’s video of Manumaleuna arriving at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport earlier today:

 

MOVE RATING: 7/10

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