Bears coach Lovie Smith has admitted the team's signing of FS Brandon Meriweather "didn't work out." Meriweather is a free agent after signing a one-year deal in September. "It's tough when you haven't had an offseason," Smith said. "I know no one had an offseason last year, but (Meriweather) came into a tough situation and was always in a catch-up mode." Released by the Patriots in September, Meriweather was benched just four games into his Bears career. He's unlikely to find a starting job this offseason.