There's good news and then there's bad news.

The good news is, early this Tuesday, running back Kevin Jones was officially cleared by the medical staff to participate in off-season workouts.

The bad news is, the Bears released the running back that same day. (Just want to point out that I called it a couple weeks ago... Then again, who didn't?)

Jones signed with the Bears prior to the 2008 season after being released by the Lions. After rushing for 109 yards on 34 carries in his first year, Jones missed all of 2009 after tearing ligaments in his left ankle in the preseason game against the Browns.

After the signing of Chester Taylor, it was apparent that one of the backs was doomed and it turns out they chose the injury-plagued veteran.

Aside from monetary issues, Jones was never a true contributor on special teams, an ability called for in all backups.

Garrett Wolfe and Kahlil Bell should remain on the roster and play primarily on special teams with Forte and Taylor getting virtually all the carries.


On a different note, the Bears picked up former seventh round fullback from Iowa Eddie Williams after he was released by the Redskins.

Williams is an accomplished receiver out of the backfield and is more athletic than McKie in his running ability. He would be more an H-back than an in line blocker and therefore, Williams is more appealing to Martz than McKie.

It'll be interesting (more or less, probably less.) to see how the fullback situation pans out given Martz's rare use of the position.