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WR Dane Sanzenbacher (Official Thread)

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I realize this is rumor mill material, but couldn't keep it to myself.

I heard, through a fellow Bears fan with a friend working for the team (technical stuff for the organization, certainly not coaching staff or anything so grain of salt folks, but still) who said that Dane will in fact make the team as long as he continues doing what he's been doing. The information relayed was pretty much the same stuff in the last few pages about work ethic, fearlessness, precision route running and smarts, but it Bears repeating that this person was VERY impressed by Dane and he's been around the organization for some time.

Keep it up Dane! You make us all proud and as a Bears fan, I would be ecstatic that we were the team smart enough to give you a chance on the field, where it counts.

Go Bucks!
DA Bears!
 
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Bears' Sanzenbacher fighting to make impact
WR knows nothing handed to a rookie in NFL
August 14, 2011

Bears rookies know the drill.

Their Soldier Field lockers are temporary metal cage storage contraptions in the middle of the room, symbolic of the transient nature of their status with the ballclub. As the roster cutdown dates approach, the 90-man squad will be reduced faster than in a game of musical chairs.

"Nobody is going to give you this opportunity; nobody is just going to hand you the opportunity in the NFL. You have to earn it," rookie wide receiver Dane Sanzenbacher said. "It's tough; it's a tough league to play in and it's a privilege to play in. You have to go through this part of it to try to make the squad."

Sanzenbacher has opened eyes in training camp with his precise route-running and quick familiarity with the system. But he understands that he is still one of the new kids on the block.

"The team is going to move on with or without these rookies," he said. "It's your job to fight to try to get on that team and try and make an impact. It's like being a freshman all over again."
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http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-110814-around-town,0,6001958.column
 
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http://www.chicagobears.com/DailyBlogs.asp?DAILY_BLOG_DATE=08/16/11

Cutler discusses offense


Posted: 8/16/2011 1:22:00 PM
Appearing on "Bears All-Access" on WSCR-AM 670 Monday night with rookie teammate Dane Sanzenbacher, Bears quarterback Jay Cutler discussed a variety of topics with host Zach Zaidman.

Asked about coordinator Mike Martz's offense, Cutler said: ?It?s just ever-evolving; it?s never the same. In West Coast offenses the first week or two weeks you do the offense and then you kind of revisit it another week later and you start at ground zero and you build it back up. With this, Day 1 we installed 50 plays, Day 2 40 and then every day after that you?re still stalling 10-12 plays. It?s just never-ending and it?s always changing, and that?s what makes it fun.? Listen to Monday's Bears All Access
Cutler also talked about the addition of veteran receiver Roy Williams, who boasts height and experience in the offense, having made the Pro Bowl in 2006 while being coached by Martz with the Lions.
?He just knows little techniques of how to get off press, how to beat things, where the voids are in different defenses,? Cutler said. ?You just can?t teach that.?
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Here's the show, Dane making a splash with the local Chicago media already. "I'm taking my talents to the North Shore" - he does know how to present himself to the public. Host makes a joke about getting paid for this show, Cutler jokes along.

Dane talks about learning the offense, Cutler says he's still learning the Martz system.

Cutler invited Dane to this interview, they talk about the speed of the game and slowing things down.

The Ohio State thing comes up, JT and TP. Dane smartly dodges the Tressel question and answers the TP question well.

Dane is white? LOL. Didn't know that. It's SANZ enbacher. They talk about the WR size being all the same on the team, Dane takes on the host and haves some fun with Cutler about his tuffness.

Dane does not have a Facebook or Twitter account. Someone is impersonating him on twitter.

Dane leaves the show early so he isn't fined for being late to a team meeting. He has SO made this team IMHO.


http://www.chicagobears.com/cbn/AllAccess.asp
 
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Dane Sanzenbacher, receiver, Ohio State -- The 5 foot 11 receiver has been the media darling of training camp. That?s natural, given his position and the fact that he immediately got some quality reps because of minor injuries to Johnny Knox and Earl Bennett. Besides, he?s a true slot receiver, which already makes him the backup to Bennett. New receiver Sam Hurd also shows an ability to play in that position, although he doesn?t seem as ideal a fit. This could ultimately be a numbers game for Sanzenbacher. He?s proven to be consistent and reliable. But, he needs to stand out on a game day, not just on the practice field.
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http://www.suntimes.com/sports/7120...okies-making-an-impression-at-bears-camp.html
 
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Finding a role for Dane Sanzenbacher, on the other hand, could be tricky. Barring an injury or unforeseen dropoff in play, Sanzenbacher probably makes the 53-man roster as the sixth wide receiver. But because there's no guarantee Sanzenbacher will see a ton of snaps at wideout during the regular season, the Ohio State product must prove he can handle the load on special teams.

"We're trying to find a spot for him," Toub said. "He plays hard, he's a great football player, but the big problem with him will be size on special teams. There are some spots we might be able to use him."
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http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4671386/adams-among-those-to-get-special-look
 
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http://www.chicagobears.com/DailyBlogs.asp?DAILY_BLOG_DATE=08/19/11

Cutler, Hanie lead two-minute drills


Posted: 8/19/2011 6:26:00 PM
The Bears concluded their final full training camp practice Friday in Bourbonnais with a pair of successful two-minute drills that resulted in Robbie Gould field goals.
Operating the No. 1 offense, Jay Cutler completed two passes to Sam Hurd, the second of which required a leaping fourth-down catch and one to Devin Hester to put the Bears in field goal range.
On the second-team?s first play, Caleb Hanie rainbowed a pass deep down the left sideline to a wide open Johnny Knox. But Knox dropped the ball and then booted it in disgust. Hanie followed by connecting on two passes to Andy Fantuz and one to Dane Sanzenbacher to set up a field goal.
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Moving the chains ... let's see some of this tomorrow night. On ESPN at 8:00.
 
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