Source: Bears aren't trying to deal Olsen

Contrary to an Internet report Tuesday, the Bears are not shopping Greg Olsen.

Citing friends of Olsen, nbcchicago.com reported that the Bears tight end was not happy about the hire of new offensive coordinator Mike Martz and that he ''quietly sent his agent Drew Rosenhaus into 'trade request' mode.''

That's not the case, a league source said.

The Bears are not actively trying to trade Olsen, although that could change if another club makes an overwhelming offer.

''For me to see us trading someone away at this point, I don't see that happening,'' Bears general manager Jerry Angelo said Friday during the NFL combine in Indianapolis. ''If somebody makes a phone call to you, that's different. You're always going to listen to what somebody has to offer. If you feel it's in your best interest, obviously, you'll do that.''

Martz is getting a handle on his offensive personnel and hasn't had time to figure out how to use his players.

Given the change and Martz's history, Olsen is believed to be concerned. But indications are that Martz is open-minded about Olsen, who -- aside from a disgruntled Vernon Davis in San Francisco -- is the most athletic tight end he has worked with.

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(suntimes.com)