This is the type of dominant player LB Roquan Smith truly is!
The Chicago Bears' standoff with Roquan Smith took another turn Wednesday when the team removed the star linebacker from the physically unable to perform list a day after he went public with a trade demand.
It was unclear if the Bears took him off the list because of a potential contract extension or trade, or to fine him for missing practices.
Smith has been a «hold-in» since training camp began with negotiations on a new deal apparently at a standstill.
"The new front office regime doesn't value me here," Smith wrote in a lengthy statement fielded by NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. "They've refused to negotiate in good faith, every step of this journey has been 'take it or leave it'. The deal sent to me is one that would be bad for myself, and for the entire LB market if I signed it. I've been trying to get something done that's fair since April, but their focus has been on trying to take advantage of me.
"I wanted to be a Bear for my entire career, help this team bring a (Super Bowl) back to our city. However, they have left me no choice than to request a trade that allows me to play for an organization that truly values what I bring to the table."
"I wanted to be a Bear for my entire career, help this team bring a (Super Bowl) back to our city. However, they have left me no choice than to request a trade that allows me to play for an organization that truly values what I bring to the table."
Smith is widely seen by most experts as a top 5 player at his position. He literally has all the tools one needs to become a hall of fame inside linebacker... something Bears fans are very familiar with.
Here are a few of his best plays from last season:
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