An NFL source told the Tribune the Bears are working actively to deal Alex Brown. If they cannot find a taker for the nine-year veteran who finished last season as a captain, they could release him. The move of Idonije likely signals the end of Brown's career with the Bears because there simply isn't enough playing time to go around.

This was somewhat expected when Lovie told the media that he expected Israel Idonije to be a full time defensive end. "What we're thinking about for him this year is letting him lock into end more, letting him keep his weight down," Smith said. "It's amazing what the guy can do with his body. ... I'd like to see him lock in and be more of a defensive end and see how good he can become."

The Bears feel like the addition of Peppers will neutralize if not better the situation of letting Ogunleye and Brown, both starters last year, go.

This is what the picture at defensive end looks like so far with Browns impending departure: Julius Peppers on the right to get to the quarterbacks blind side (Peppers can play both sides.), Israel Idonije on the left side to stop the run and Mark Anderson as the situational end. Throw redshirt rookie Henry Melton in there and it seems like a pretty good idea.

Now it's all about how much value Brown has if he has any. I think a mid round pick should suffice but don't expect anything higher than third rounder. Luckily for the Bears, JA has a knack for finding players in the middle of the draft.

STAY TUNED.