Brett Favre is done and the Chicago Bears have just seen their Vegas odds skyrocket within the division. Look at the starting quarterbacks now in the NFC North:
Chicago: Rex Grossman/Kyle Orton
Minnesota: Tarvaris Jackson
Green Bay: Aaron Rodgers
Detroit: Jon Kitna
10:20 AM UPDATE
Check out the front page of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Did Favre retire...or die? Also, the JS employs a sports columnist named Michael Hunt. Can't make that shit up.
Favre just called Chris Mortensen to deny the rumors that he's retiring because the Packers failed to sign Randy Moss.
10:58 AM UPDATE
Mike Downey has begun the Chicago paper fellacio fest. Do you get the sense from this column that Downey is a Packers fan or is just pretending to be a Packers fan? Either way, it's official. Mike Downy...I'm watching you.
11:07 AM UPDATE
Rosenbloom saves the day! He says the Favre retirement is a bad thing because he's the only quarterback Lovie can beat. I don't agree with him but it sure is funny.
12:53 PM UPDATE
Apologies for the server problems. We remain your one-stop shopping for Brett Favre goodbyes. John Clayton has already brought the Packers back to earth. The real question? Has there ever been a football division with this amount of insecurity as the quarterback position?
1:00 PM UPDATE
The Journal Sentinel is updating quite often and this Favre retirement is starting to sound almost like it was forced by the Packers. Here's a comment from his agent:
"I know he wants to play one more year. I do not know much conversation there was (between Favre and the Packers) and I don't think anyone forced him to make that decision. But I don't know that anyone tried to talk him out of it."
1:24 PM UPDATE
Rick Morrissey of the Trib thinks Favre's retirement is everybody's loss. He's wrong. Dead wrong. I cherish the Green Bay Packers ballgame where I don't have to listen to announcers wax poetic about how much fun Favre is having throwing the ball to the other team.
1:28 PM UPDATE
Gallo bringing the funny over at ESPN.
1:37 PM UPDATE
Three of the worst playoff games ever played by a quarterback in this league.
1:47 PM UPDATE
Attention all Bears fans! Meggles is right. We need some videos of Favre's blunders, especially against Chicago and involving these playoff games above. I'd like all six from the Rams game and 'the heave" on repeat.
2:07 PM UPDATE
Fake headline from ESPN.COM in June:
PACKERS ENTER TRAINING CAMP WITHOUT PROVEN QUARTERBACK
by John Clayton
(I'm having fun today)
3:32 PM UPDATE
Brad Biggs has some Bears reactions to the Favre retirement. This column includes the inadvertently funniest phrase of the day from Nathan Vasher: "He would put balls in places where they were just out of reach." I bet he did, Nate.
5:25 PM UPDATE
The Real Mariotti has finally gotten on-board the "Brett Favre is God" bandwagon and describes himself as "bummed" not to have Favre going for another title. Two tidbits...
Mariotti writes in regards to Favre's poor play in the NFC Championship Game, "Didn't the Packers suffer no harsher sin than an overtime loss to the eventual Super Bowl champions?" Woah. Is this the same Jay Mariotti that has crucified Rex Grossman's performance in a loss to the eventual Super Bowl champions? The same Jay Mariotti that was unforgiving in his indictment of the Bears organization in the aftermath of Super bowl XLI?
How about this comment? "Bears fans think they have a chance to control the rivalry again. I will bring them back to earth with this: I'd rather have Aaron Rodgers, Favre's heir apparent, than Turnoversaurus Rex." (1)The Bears are 6-2 in the last four years of the rivalry and our makeshift quarterbacks have been to more Super Bowls since the Y2K phenomenon that Brett has. (2) How many games has Aaron Rodgers won in pro football? (3) I'm happy that Jay Mariotti wrote a predictably ignorant and sycophantic column about Favre. If he'd written something honest and truthful, it would have destroyed my feelings about him.
9:53 PM UPDATE
I know it deserves its own post but I figured why not use the space of this glorious day to talk about Marty Booker returning to the Chicago Bears. The Bears have now added a steady, reliable presence to the receiving corps and hopefully aren't done yet.
Oh glorious day! I wish thee never to end!
11:51 PM UPDATE
Great day folks. Thanks for being here. I'll be back tomorrow with a look at today.
#2 mikebdot said . . .first
March 4, 2008
#3 Duff Diggler said . . .niccccccce
March 4, 2008
#4 BearDown1982 said . . .DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD!!!
March 4, 2008
#5 Bearfan34 said . . .I'm happy to say that I was in attendance during Fav-re's last game in Chicago...a Bears victory!
March 4, 2008
#6 jeff said . . .I'm playing the lottery tonight!
I must say, since Lovie has been in Chicago, he sure knows how to handle Green Bay and their EX-QB Brett Favre!
As always,
Bear Down!
March 4, 2008
#7 JAB said . . .it's a holiday now! i'm getting drunk this afternoon!
March 4, 2008
#8 Bearfan34 said . . .Here's our opportunity to win the division. Get some O-line help.
March 4, 2008
#9 Phillip said . . .JAB said it best!
"Here's our opportunity to win the division. Get some O-line help."
As always,
Bear Down!
March 4, 2008
#10 Mike said . . .HUZZAH!!!
March 4, 2008
#11 Mike said . . .I'll take the promise of Aaron Rodgers (and Tavaris Jackson) over the known craptasticness of Rex the Wonder Dog and Kyle the Weirdo.
Good luck Brett Favre. You were one of the greatest of all time and a real pain in the ass for the Bears.
March 4, 2008
#12 Bearfan34 said . . .I'll take the promise of Aaron Rodgers (and Tavaris Jackson) over the known craptasticness of Rex the Wonder Dog and Kyle the Weirdo.
Good luck Brett Favre. You were one of the greatest of all time and a real pain in the ass for the Bears.
March 4, 2008
#13 jeff said . . .Only Farve supporters would make a duplicate of their post. Idiot!
March 4, 2008
#14 JAB said . . .you know what i won't do, mike? that. he's aaron rodgers. favre is gone!
March 4, 2008
#15 Bill said . . .You can take their promise all you want. There are many players with promise that end up doing shit in the NFL and I believe rodgers and Jackson will be among those.
March 4, 2008
#16 jdawg said . . .OK - so they (Packers) had a crap season in 2006 and Favre thought of retiring but came back. Then they have a very successful season, seem to be getting better, and he retires. Why? My take - he wanted the TD record. Plain and simple. Not a negative - he deserved it. But why quit now? Because he wanted to quit the year before.
Have you seen the picture of his last pass - where there were three receivers relatively open but he threw to the most covered guy for an INT?
I'm glad that he had a good year last year - makes beating them twice mean something. It won't be the same without him. And I don't think that puts the Bears in the playoffs by any stretch.
March 4, 2008
#17 JAB said . . .man Mike, why'd you have to poop in the punch bowl?
March 4, 2008
#18 jdawg said . . .Bill, you may be right about Favre retiring not putting the Bears in the playoffs by any stretch, but it really can't hurt can it.
March 4, 2008
#19 jeff said . . .you know, I'm glad to see Favre gone but he has handed us some nice victories in the past couple of seasons. That playground pick he threw to 54 in Green Bay was classic. Grossman couldn't do that if he tried.
March 4, 2008
#20 Mike said . . .i absolutely can't wait to play them this year. just seeing him not on the field will make me so happy.
March 4, 2008
#21 Phil from SATX said . . .Brett Favre is a man I am going to honor. I don't give a rat's ass if he played for the arch-rival Green Bay Packers. He is one of the greatest all-time QBs in the NFL. LOOK at his record against the Bears. If that doesn't earn respect then I don't know what does.
Meanwhile we are saddled with infuriating garbage at QB. It never changes. For this Bear fan of 44 years of age it is depressing. We haven't had a real QB in this town since the temporary heyday of Jim McMahon and before that the run of Sid Luckman.
And yet Jerry Angelo lives with his head up his ass STILL trying to justify the selection of Rex Grossman 6 bloody seasons ago. Greek tragedies are happier stories than this.
March 4, 2008
#22 Smitty said . . .Boy, the air just got let out of the GB franchise, didn't it? Just won't be the same up there next year. It's actually hard to imagine. It's hard for me to get really excited, only because I was very confident in our ability to get wins over Favre in the Lovie regime - one of his great saving graces. I just hope there isn't a Bears letdown next year because they don't see #4 out there to fire them up.
Listen to Mike's silly shit though - it's really a shtick for him. He's like our Mariotti. In fact, that's what I'm going to start calling him - Mariotti.
Mariotti, why do you think Kyle's such a weirdo? Also, why do you always post twice? Do you think we need one for each eyeball?
March 4, 2008
#23 mikebdot said . . .March 4th will forever be 3F day! Freedom From Farve Day!!! Hooray!
March 4, 2008
#24 jeff said . . .6 seasons ago? 2008-2003=5.
Regardless, you still have yet to offer a better option.
March 4, 2008
#25 Megan said . . .mariotti ain't taking the wind outa my sails. i'm living the dream today. and i've made it very clear that i believe brett favre is responsible for the packers not winning more championships (awful nfc championship game this year, disastrous throw against philly, 6 picks against st. louis) than the one he won for them.
March 4, 2008
#26 AfroCelt said . . .Like I said previously....
Don't let the door hit cha where the good lord split cha..
You guys were down for a while and I missed this post entirely, made an ass of my self on the "Tuesday" titled post. Well, nothing new there.WEEEE HOOOOOO ...now we MIGHT have to deal with him on an announcer/adman/analyst level.. THAT won't be as bad but.. no, I think it could be that bad....Hand me that bucket again....
RAAAAAALLLLPHMarch 4, 2008
#27 JAB said . . .WHOOO HOOO
all the people up here are shellshocked...and no one knows who will be the next quaterback..."Rogers is a glass house" is something ive gotten more than once....dare I say the BEARS are in a better situation at QB?
i wonder if they had played for Moss if he would have stayed....
March 4, 2008
#28 Megan said . . .If the Packers would have got Moss Favre would definitely stayed.
March 4, 2008
#29 Megan said . . .I'd have some spiked punch instead of the bucket, but there's apparently some poop in it... looks rather nutty too... must be that damn squirrel
March 4, 2008
#30 Bill said . . .Mike Hunt, huh.. That's just...well... let's see if he lives up to his name...It's okay if I say it cuz I'm a girl.
I'd have some spiked punch instead of the bucket, but there's apparently some poop in it... looks rather nutty too... must be that damn squirrel
March 4, 2008
#31 Brian From WI said . . .Seventeen years from now will the networks run a graphic listing all the QBs the Packers have gone through in the same time that Favre was the starter?
Can Aaron Rogers last a season? Can he last a pre-season? The guy gets hurts waking up in the morning.
I love the Mariotti nickname for Mike. I thought the very thing reading his post this morning.
March 4, 2008
#32 Megan said . . .Smitty said it the best - "Freedom From Favre Day" - He has been a thorn in your side since day one. And until you guys get a guy that was even one tenth the quarterback that Favre was - I don't expect to see any responses to this post (AKA - never).
PS - Good job re-signing Grossman - HA-HA-HA - that HAD to happen to keep the streak alive.
March 4, 2008
#33 Pissed Off said . . .so nice I had to say it twice? sorry....
March 4, 2008
#34 jeff said . . .The greatest day in Chicago Bears history has finally arrived! I'm going to celebrate with methamphetamines and anal pleasure!
March 4, 2008
#35 Pissed Off said . . .here's a response to your post: orton/rex vs. favre...we've won more than you. eat it.
March 4, 2008
#36 jeff said . . .Oh man I was in Vegas all weekend and missed SOOO much. When I get a chance later today or tomorrow I will go thru and read everything I missed. Berrian gone, we keep Briggs, Griese out plus this Favre news and all the other national moves. I am so behind. All I could do was watch ESPN NEWS ticker a couple of times every day to get the info....and thats not much.
March 4, 2008
#37 Shady said . . .you were in vegas. it was i who missed everything.
March 4, 2008
#38 Megan said . . .Mariotti Mike,
Farve might have had the Bears' number in the past, but Chicago was able to grab the last laugh. It's nice to know the Bears were 2 of the 3 losses GB had last year.
For shits and giggles this morning, I watched the week 16 game vs. GB in the cold and wind. Watching Farve fumble shotgun snaps, throw INTs and freeze his little balls off on he sideline as he watched KO move the Bears offense down the field made for a fitting ending and I couldn't have asked for a better burial.
It would just be mean to mention the choke job Farve pulled in the playoffs. Way to go with a bang! While Chicago's superstar (MJ) will be remembered for go out on top winning a championship (cross-over jump shot over Byron Russell), Green Bay can relish the memory of a final season coming up short all because their hero threw the game away....
http://www.truveo.com/NFC-Championship-2008-New-York-Giants-vs-Green/id/3349195887
Sure it's en espanol, but I think it's just as glorious. NOOO!!! Favre esta frio! Ay yay yay!
March 4, 2008
#39 Bill said . . .Duff,
We need a bunch of Farve blunders set to music... "oops I did it again" or ...somebody, help me with a theme song!March 4, 2008
#40 Paul said . . .I'm more convinced than ever that had Favre broke the record in 2006 that would have been his last year.
It's always tough for a great player to call it quits because you can't go back even if you want to once you give it up (see Jordan, Michael). Had the Packers signed Moss MAYBE he would have come back. (And MAYBE that's exactly why the Packers didn't.)
We beat him 5 out of the last 6, with the one happening after we clinched everything in 2006. He looked to me and many others like he simply didn't want to be there at the Giants game (my brother in law - a devout Packer fan, agreed with me on that.) It had to end sometime.
Brian in WI - when you get to the point when Rex and Kyle know how to win a game better than Favre did, it was time.
And I'd love to hear your prediction on the season with Mr. Rogers as QB.
March 4, 2008
#41 DTB said . . .Anyone else think we sold way too low on Griese? I bet we could've got an 08 pick from Green Bay if we would've waited a week.
bye bye birdie
March 4, 2008
#42 Rancid said . . .Anyone realize that he did exactly what our fearless moderator claimed around this time a year ago. Brett came back to break all of Marino's records and then he'd retire. The actual success of the Pack last year was just an added bonus. So, today he realizes that his place in history has been solidified and there is no reason to return. I feel bad for A-Rodg, he's gonna get wrecked next year, BAD.
March 4, 2008
#43 Phil from SATX said . . .Mike, you're pathetic. I'd say this is your last straw but that was about 50 straws ago. I'd say I now have lost all respect for you, but I already had. I'd say I no longer consider you a Bears fan, but I already didn't. You're pathetic. Enjoy wacking off to Brett's Hall of Fame bust and here's to hoping you can get an Aaron Rogers jersey on sale to wear all season.
No one, especially you can make this day less sweet for us.
March 4, 2008
#44 Rancid said . . .Rancid, what's Mariotti going to do with his Tarvaris Jackson jersey then? Tarvaris for formal, Rodgers for casual, maybe? Or vice versa?
March 4, 2008
#45 jdawg said . . .The tough thing now will be for Mike to decide how he fees about BB. He used to suck, because he was a Bear, but now that he plays against the Bears, he must be good. I'm guessing he'll take the position that it was Rex's fault BB sucked so now that he's paired with All-Pro QB TJax, he'll finally be allowed to blossom.
March 4, 2008
#46 Max said . . .I say the Jackson jersery for the rest stops on 1-65 and the Rogers for 80/94.
March 4, 2008
#47 Decatur Staleys #7 said . . .Touche' Jdawg. . I like that.
HES GONE! HES GONE! I almost wanna buy a #4 jersey so i can film myself burning it and dancing around the fire. . . but im not sure wanna waste the money
March 4, 2008
#48 Megan said . . .Thank God I've waited 17 LONG years for this day.
Can we get him to sit in a dunk tank at Grant Park all summer?
An I don't feel sorry about Madden losing his favorite man crush,or any other TV talking head who gushed over Brett throwing another game"he's trying to make a play" calls
March 4, 2008
#49 Pissed Off said . . .I about pee'd myself laughing so hard at that one... We're in for "Brett Farve, the endorsement King"... oy
"Great. Now he'll be more of a regular in our interracial two-hand touch games we play in a nearby wheat field while wearing our Wranglers as our dogs watch from the back of our pickup trucks." -- Brett Favre's friends
March 4, 2008
#50 jeff said . . .Seriously someone has been impersonating me all weekend while I was gone? This guy is persistent! But enough already. Jeff we have to do something....this is bullshit.
Anyway vegas was fun, lost aplenty of money and tried to keep up. Not torn up over the Berrian signing. I really didnt want to keep him anyway for the price he wanted, the Vikes will regret this move....and so will Berrian when he realizes T-Jack isnt worth a shit.
More than happy to get Briggs back. Any details on the contract amount?
March 4, 2008
#51 Megan said . . .pissed off, i have a couple ideas....handle it soon.
March 4, 2008
#52 Pissed Off said . . .PO'd, I think impersonating is a strong word. It would be one thing if he was actually being funny, he's just being a waste of space.
Sorry you lost cash. You didn't bet that first born of yours, did you??March 4, 2008
#53 Mike said . . .Thanks Jeff,
No Megan I didnt go quite that far. I hate to even say it but we went down there for the NASCAR package. We didnt go saturday but we went to the race on Sunday. It was my first time to a live event and it was pretty sweet. I will admit I have never watched more than a few minutes of it on TV before and still probably wont but being there live, smelling the fuel and feeling the thunder so to speak was pretty awesome. I would love to make it an annual event but damn....the package is pricey. I did bet on the race, 4 drivers, so I had a rooting interest while I was there to keep me interested and make it fun. I missed my little guy though so it was good to get home last night.
March 4, 2008
#54 Mike said . . ."Friends, Romans, countrymen....blow it out your ass if you don't like my opinion." After all, I'm the one corresponding with a bunch of drool monkeys who wear hand-made tin foil hats with pipe cleaner attenas. I've been attending games at Soldier Field for 31 fucking years while I've got to suffer through the opinion of some fucking whack job who lives in the middle of fucking nowhere North Dakota who doesn't even know where Chicago is on a map. Please.
Bears don't have a fucking QB. It's kinda sorta a big fucking problem. At lest we wait and see what Aaron Rodgers does before we label him a piece of shit.
I swear, you should be paying me subscription fee for the privilege of my participation on this blog. I'm given you pearls why you doorknobs are picking up radar waves with that tin foil shit on your head. God save the Queen.
March 4, 2008
#55 Mike said . . ."Friends, Romans, countrymen....blow it out your ass if you don't like my opinion." After all, I'm the one corresponding with a bunch of drool monkeys who wear hand-made tin foil hats with pipe cleaner attenas. I've been attending games at Soldier Field for 31 fucking years while I've got to suffer through the opinion of some fucking whack job who lives in the middle of fucking nowhere North Dakota who doesn't even know where Chicago is on a map. Please.
Bears don't have a fucking QB. It's kinda sorta a big fucking problem. At lest we wait and see what Aaron Rodgers does before we label him a piece of shit.
I swear, you should be paying me subscription fee for the privilege of my participation on this blog. I'm given you pearls why you doorknobs are picking up radar waves with that tin foil shit on your head. God save the Queen.
March 4, 2008
#56 Megan said . . ."Friends, Romans, countrymen....blow it out your ass if you don't like my opinion." After all, I'm the one corresponding with a bunch of drool monkeys who wear hand-made tin foil hats with pipe cleaner attenas. I've been attending games at Soldier Field for 31 fucking years while I've got to suffer through the opinion of some fucking whack job who lives in the middle of fucking nowhere North Dakota who doesn't even know where Chicago is on a map. Please.
Bears don't have a fucking QB. It's kinda sorta a big fucking problem. At lest we wait and see what Aaron Rodgers does before we label him a piece of shit.
I swear, you should be paying me subscription fee for the privilege of my participation on this blog. I'm given you pearls why you doorknobs are picking up radar waves with that tin foil shit on your head. God save the Queen.
March 4, 2008
#57 jeff said . . .And then you came back and Brett Farve retires! We really did miss the real you tho...
Speaking of missing.. you would think Midway would be all over this Farve retiring thing? Where the heck has he been??March 4, 2008
#58 jeff said . . .just hit save once. it'll happen for you.
March 4, 2008
#59 Rancid said . . .havent heard from the midway in awhile...i'll drop him an email.
March 4, 2008
#60 Rancid said . . .I was going to post something to try to make Mike look like an ass, then I read what he wrote (3 times) and realized he did a fine job accomplishing that all by himself.
March 4, 2008
#61 Rancid said . . .I was a bit worried about midway too. When I saw this news hit I figured he'd be all over the blog for sure. Maybe he went straight to the celebration and will need a few days to recover before he can remember how to use a computer again
March 4, 2008
#62 Phil from SATX said . . .I was a bit worried about midway too. When I saw this news hit I figured he'd be all over the blog for sure. Maybe he went straight to the celebration and will need a few days to recover before he can remember how to use a computer again
March 4, 2008
#63 Megan said . . .PO'd, I don't know if you remember, but I TOLD you about Nascar, I did! I'd never trade a Nascar race for a Bears game, but it's very hard to imagine how cool it is until you go.
Hey Mike - you can't figure out how to post after lo these many months and WE'RE the drool monkeys?
PO'd, you never have to worry, or even comment about impersonations - although some of them are so pointless that they would almost be indiscernable to all but the most frequent visitors - but point is, we know it's not you.
And Jeff, speaking of impersonators, I understand your "open to all" policy - it's pretty important in a forum like this - but I can't see any arguable benefit in making it so easy to post under another's moniker. Possibly technical issues associated with it? Or changes would just make the site more cumbersome and less fluid? It's not like a world shaking problem, it's just a little ugly and results in people having to post to say "not me."
Just wondering. And great point about the state of quarterbacks in the NFC North - when Jon Kitna is the most celebrated of the 4 QBs, that ain't saying much - I like Rex's chances against all of our divisional opponents next year.
March 4, 2008
#64 Rancid said . . .It's assholes like Mike that actually get season tickets. If you hate them so much, why the hell do you still go, you piece of nuttier then squirrel shit?
I don't feel privilaged, I feel violated. Not only do your opinions rank BELOW Jay "the tool" Mariotti's, your predicitions usually fall somewhere below a rat's ass and the hole it shits in.
Tell me, oh Mr. "Bears Fan", how come that guy that you keep impersonating, who lives STATES away from Soldier Field, knows more about the Chicago Bears then you do?! Give your season tickets up. you don't deserve them!March 4, 2008
#65 Pissed Off said . . .How ironic is it that I double post for the first while mocking Mike for it? Damn.
March 4, 2008
#66 Megan said . . .My guess is Midway is passed out somewhere. Hope they find him. It has been a great week(end). Vegas, briggs signing, now favre retiring.
Mike have proven again that you dont know shit. The fact that you have been going to Soldier for 30 years (which I'm sure is complete bullshit just like everything else you say) doesnt mean dick. Would you like a cookie, cuz we're happy for you but that doesnt make you a bears expert. You've been dead wrong on so many of your predictions that no one even reads your shit seriously cuz you are a bonafide loser when it comes to predictions. I've got news buddy, you're not the most important person in the world, we dont have to listen to any of your meaningless crap if we dont want to. We all would like for you to fall off the face of the earth but you insist on thinking we like reading your trash and calling yourself superior. You are so dense you cant take a hint and leave, instead you say that we should pay you. And for your information geography was my minor in college so I know far more about where things are on maps than you. Just cuz I'm from North Dakota doesnt make you superior to me, smarter than me, or more knowlegeable (which is obvious) than me on ANY topic. Stop posting under my name, grow a pair and debate me. We know your game....you've been doing this for a long time and by you posting under my name or anyone elses just makes you seem weaker and lower every time you do it (if thats possible). I'm sure I'm not the only one with this opinion but you, your analysis, comments, general thoughts on life....all worthless.
March 4, 2008
#67 Rancid said . . .We are all guilty of that from time to time. Could be worse, we could actually BE Mike
March 4, 2008
#68 start olsen said . . .Nice rant, PO. You know we all agree with you. This is the problem with blogs. They provide a place where a guy stuck in upstate NY (me) can find knowledgeable Bears fans to have quality team related discussion with. Kind of like and online Bears sports bar available anytime. The problem is, unlike a real sports bar, we can't follow an ass like Mike out to his car afterward and beat the shit out of him to make sure he never comes back. You'd think with all the technological advancements we have they'd come up with a way to do that.
March 4, 2008
#69 Matt said . . .Bears dont have a QB? they have TWO who have led them to the playoffs. TWO.
Aaron Rogers has done nothing.March 4, 2008
#70 jeff said . . .I'm a lifelong Bears fan and I just found this site and I really enjoy it, but this Favre reaction is waaaay over the top.
We are fans of a team whose QB records are held buy a guy who played 58 years ago and is dead and people are dancing because Favre retired? Talk about misplaced emotion.
"During 15 campaigns under center for Green Bay, has led Packers to 10 postseason appearances, including six division crowns, three NFC Championship Games, two Super Bowls and a World Championship with a victory in Super Bowl XXXI"
Christ almighty, will the Bears ever find that type of guy?
But I guess since Lovie can beat Green Bay that changes everything.........
March 4, 2008
#71 start o said . . .matt, we never will. but this guy is out of our life.
March 4, 2008
#72 Bill said . . .this from gallo- for a laugh
"I make terrible decisions and throw a lot of interceptions. Any chance I can take over his title of 'gunslinger' now?" -- Rex Grossman
March 4, 2008
#73 start o said . . .From an Aaron Rodgers press conference: "My number one goal is to beat the Bears, which we haven't been able to do in a while. " He said this while putting on a sweater and changing his shoes and singing "Won't you be my neighbor!"
OK - not really.
Hey Mike; not to be rude, but shut up. I've been going to games since they played in Wrigley Field; saw my first game I believe in 1966 or maybe 1967. Missed a few years when they first came to Soldier Field (my dad gave up his tickets) and then got my own in 1976 and went every year since then except for two in the Wanny days. Full disclosure.
And what does all that mean? Not more than the fact that I'm a Bear fan, like everyone else here - no matter what state they live in.
March 4, 2008
#74 Bill said . . .Have you seen the new ESPN commercial with the guys in the locker room? one is braggin about all the sports he watched, and another guy calls him on it.
The braggart, a scrawny dude, says "you challengin my fanhood?" and flexes his small biceps with a barbed wire tattoo around it.That guy is Mike.
March 4, 2008
#75 Al in WI said . . .From ProFootballTalk.com:
SKEPTICISM SWIRLS ABOUT FAVRE RETIREMENT
Several league insiders with whom we've communicated regarding the stunning decision of quarterback Brett Favre to retire from the Packers aren't convinced that Brett's days in green and gold are over.
"I believe you should be skeptical about this," one league source expressed to us a little while ago.
We're not officially skeptical yet, but the comments of agent Bus Cook make us think that, once Favre appreciates the outpouring of affection and support from Cheeseheads everywhere, he could change his mind.
And to the extent that there's an impression on Brett's part that the organization didn't want him, we suspect that a behind-the-scenes butt-smooching session of epic proportions already is unfolding.
March 4, 2008
#76 Megan said . . .Wild day on the blog. It's been fun reading for sure. You guys & girls would enjoy the reaction around here. It's like the guy died or something, and they all feel cheated. He got 16 seasons, deal with it.
As for Mike; it's bad enough that he is wrong about most things, but the arrogance and patheticness are what get me. Impersonating other people to attempt to slam them, or creating fake names to make it look like more people agree with you is truely pathetic.
And oh yeah, who could forget the many "book it," claims he's made. My favorites are:
3. Declaring after week 3 that Grossman would never take another snap as a Bear. Any true fan, even one who didn't like Rex would've never made a claim like that.
2. Declaring that Grossman was a gonner in the offseason.
1. Declaring that Briggs was a gonner in the offseason.
I'm looking forward to watching the packers spin the qb wheel for a change this year. I'm thinking Duante....March 4, 2008
#77 Midway Monster said . . .Good pic of Harris and Ogunleye sacking the 'ol #4 on da site.
March 4, 2008
#78 Shady said . . .The Fourth Day of March 2008, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of the Bears. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more
--Midway--
March 4, 2008
#79 Phil from SATX said . . .Mid to the way!
Que pasa hombre?
March 4, 2008
#80 Midway Monster said . . .He's BAAAAAACK!
Classic, Midway, classic. Sheer genius.
March 4, 2008
#81 jeff said . . .Mark your calendars.
I fully expect that Jeff will have this site celebrate this day forever more. Our childrens children will celebrate.
-- Midway --
March 4, 2008
#82 Dave said . . .today's date is 3/4/08..
3
4
thank you, walter.
March 5, 2008
#83 Midway Monster said . . .This division is now a two team race, and one of them isn't the Bears.
Face it you fuckers suck and you always will.
You bring that terminal choker Grossman back.
Your running game is still in the hands of Cedric the Crack head. That pussy hasn't played a full season yet has he?
And Briggs? Only one more overrated them him is Turdwhacker.
I still laugh everytime I see this chump get steamrolled up the gut.
So all you Bear fuckheads need to settle down. You bastards still don't have chance.
Its false hope.
March 5, 2008
#84 Brian From WI said . . .up yours dave
-- Midway --
March 5, 2008
#85 Rancid said . . .Wow - what a day. Although it's terrible to see the GREAT BRETT FAVRE go - at least he went on his own terms and with every quarterback record known to man (gee - I wonder what the next post will say . . ."Yeah, da - even da interception record da . . .) - save it. And I will say this - never has a Chicago Bear clogged up the airwaves, T.V. channels, web-sites and blogs like this guy. If you've been to any of the sports websites today or if you own a T.V. - you know what I'm talking about. I know Bears fans aren't used to terms like legend and Canton and Great - but you should check it out - a break from the norm ain't bad now and then.
Seriously, had Walter Payton retired in this generation - not even he would have captured the country's hearts in both victory (22-10 vs. The Bears by the way) and in the big send off.
PS - Mike is the only objective, sensible guy (besides myself of course) who writes on this website.
March 5, 2008
#86 Rancid said . . .Dave - Bears in HOF = 26
Packers in HOF= 21We're familiar with Canton
Mike - think it's odd that the only people who like you are the Packer trolls?
March 5, 2008
#87 Serious. said . . .That last one was a response to Brian, not Dave.
March 5, 2008
#88 jeff said . . .Wow. today must be packers fans are D-bag's tribute day. Nice objective posts dave and brian.
eat my balls. scoreboard (lets see ... last 3 seasons what's your record against the bears??) shit we even spanked you with kyle orton. hahaha.
March 5, 2008
#89 Dave said . . .is the "up yours dave" ANOTHER glengarry reference?
March 5, 2008
#90 jeff said . . .Rancid-Spoken like a true Bears fan. Do you honestly think that having 26 HOF'er makes you a good organization?
90% of them played when Al Capone was plugging his boy friend in the ass.
March 5, 2008
#91 # 23 =HESTER=JORDAN=SANDBERG=# 23 said . . .it's not a bad way to judge an organization. what's the truth? we both dominated when there were like six teams. we hit our heyday before the superbowl was invented, you hit yours just as it came into being. we've both won one championship since.
March 5, 2008
#92 mikebdot said . . .ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!MARTY BOOKER IS A BEAR AGAIN CONFIRMS BRAD BRIGGS/SUN-TIMES..........the day just got alot better
March 5, 2008
#93 CAK said . . .Marty Booker signed a two year contract.
http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=4438
March 5, 2008
#94 CAK said . . .Booker news breaking news on Da Site.
Here's the short article: http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=4438
March 5, 2008
#95 Phil from SATX said . . .Damn, couldn't beat you mikedbot..
March 5, 2008
#96 nutjob said . . .Okay, more great news on a great day! I don't care what the Mike n' Mariotti's of the world say about Booker being washed up - the dude knows how to catch the ball, and I'm very happy to have him back on our team. He was always a great teammate, he's a great character guy (almost need to call him the antithesis of Moose, at least as regards being a teammate), he's going to help and mentor our young receivers, and he's going to catch the damn ball.
PUT ME ON THE BOARD!
(jeff knows)
March 5, 2008
#97 jdawg said . . .More breaking news Walker is a raider for 6 years 55 million WOW do people overpay or what
March 5, 2008
#98 Rancid said . . .wow -- I had completely forgotten about Booker. I hope is hands are still big.
Well, Favrah is gone. I know I should be happy, but its the end of an era. I know most of our players will miss him.
Love him or hate him, he did some crazy-ass shit on the field. I don't think they'll ever be another player who could look like the best QB ever one minute and the lead in the up-coming Will Farell CFL comedy the next.
March 5, 2008
#99 jdawg said . . .I had given up hope and now I am pleasantly surprised. Not because I have illusions that Booker is still in his prime and will save us though. Maybe more for sentiments sake. I always liked Booker. I think he will be a solid possession receiver for us and hopefully free up Hester a bit for the long ball.
My comment on the HOF was in response to the comment by Brian that da Bears were unfamiliar with Canton. I therefore thought it relevant to note that we in fact have more players in the Hall than any other franchise.
March 5, 2008
#100 Rancid said . . .that underhanded-interception he threw in t GB this season, you can't make that shit up!
March 5, 2008
#101 Brian from WI said . . .Free agency is completely insane. Walker just got a deal comparable to the Moss deal. 6 years, 55 mil. 16 guarenteed. 27 over the first 3 years. I am glad we weren't in the running for that. I wonder if BB is pissed he didn't make that trip to Oakland after all.
March 5, 2008
#102 Jerseybearfan said . . .Hey Midway Monster - Bears Country celebrating Favre's retirement annually would probably be the greatest salute to the greatest player I can think of. Us Packer fans never really thought so highly of a Bear to celebrate anything they did. I'm sure Brett (Mr. Favre to you) would be flattered. Thanks M.M. ! ! !
March 5, 2008
#103 Brian from WI said . . .I know this is a little off topic but look at what Berrian says about the "TALENT" on the Vikes
Said Berrian: "I don't think I would have signed here if I didn't see that (talent) within the organization. I definitely see this team being a playoff team and definitely making a run at the Super Bowl. I mean, they were pretty close last year. The Giants, for instance. They blew the Giants out of the water when they played them, so you definitely see the positives in coming to a team like this.
Haha they were close to the super bowl last hear...hehe he makes me laugh.
March 5, 2008
#104 Jerseybearfan said . . .PS - You can have Booker back - I don't know what a receiver is going to do for you when you don't have a quarterback to throw to him.
March 5, 2008
#105 HesterFan23 said . . .Ok ........ENOUGH!!!! Oh my god!! what do you guys want????? everyone complained that we need to make a decision for 2008 QB...we did....took the best two available and are making them compete (and dont even tell me there are better options for a starter cuz you'll be lying) . Then everyone complained we dont have a linebacker......we got briggs back........now everyone complains we dont have a vet receiver.....we got one.......Holy hell people will you give JA a couple weeks at least to do his job??? and we have two qb who have recently proven they can throw the ball given time so shut the hell up let em sign some linemen and draft the others and we'll be freakin fine ok!!!!
March 5, 2008
#106 Pyrobob said . . .First, what a great day!
Second, to Brian from WI:
We don't have a QB? You guys are the ones that have Mr. Aaron "Can't Last a Full Game" Rodgers now...
Finally I'm pretty happy with the signing of Booker. He at least makes up for Muhammed.
Oh, did I mention that the Bears are rumored to be going after Bryant Johnson again?
I'd be pretty happy with Bradley, Hester, Booker and Johnson...
March 5, 2008
#107 jeff said . . .Did anybody else notice how Favre played like shit last year anytime it was cold? He was showing his age then. Pussy.
Mike and the rest of you GB trolls; PISS OFF. Sucks, don't it? If you wanna cry about this, don't come over here to pee in our Cheerio's - it just shows what sad excuses for human beings you all are.
I pray to the spirit of Halas that those mealy mouthed Favre worshippers keep their traps shut and not spoil any games they announce this season with dreamy reminisences of #4.
GO BEARS - 2008 NFC Champions
Rex Grossman - by the end of season there are comparisons to Romo, Rothlisgoober and Manning. NFC Championship Game MVPGo ahead save this post, you can tell me I'm psychic next January.
March 5, 2008
#108 Decatur Staleys #7 said . . .for BRIAN IN WI...and i'm going to really enjoy this...YOU DON'T HAVE A QUARTERBACK EITHER.
March 5, 2008
#109 Pissed Off said . . .I hope that I scream "Booker"more than I scream "Moooose" on sunday.
because "Mooose"was far an few between.
Amen again on Butt retiring!!
March 5, 2008
#110 Rancid said . . .Brian in WI is almost certainly Mike.
Very happy about the Booker signing. Not sure why it took it so long but whatever. He will more than make up for Moose. He is a team guy, not a "me" guy like Moose. He wont get down on Rex or others, he'll just help him out. I can see Booker being Rex's safety blanket this year. So as of now we have Book, Bradley, Hester, Davis as WRs? Is Hass still on the team, any chance he makes the cut?
March 5, 2008
#111 JAB said . . .PO - Rideau is still on the roster right now too at WR, and Rash is a FA I believe. So there's still a lot of questions at the position.
March 5, 2008
#112 JB said . . .Haas is still on the team. From everything I read he will make the roster this year and has a chance to contribute. Booker is a great signing and lets hope it's just the beginning. Add one more receiver and lets get O-line now.
March 5, 2008
#113 Phil from SATX said . . .Mike's a deadbeat....money in the mattress.
Anyways, I find it curious that a packer fan would run onto a bears blog on the day of mourning to try to make himself feel better. The bears have had plenty of celebrated players, so I'm not quite sure what your point was there.
I'm only happy about Favre retiring because we'll hear less of him now. Oy! I can't believe how much of that lovefest I've sat through over the years. Otherwise, we've owned him as of late, and it's nice to see the comical throws he makes.
Booker on board is good. It's a solid, important pick up for us. I'm still holding out hope for Bryant Johnson and an offensive lineman before we wrap FA up.
March 5, 2008
#114 JAB said . . .Brandon Rideau has great size, at 6'3". I wonder if he gets worked in at all. Also, any word on Bryant Johnson as a potential since he's moving on (maybe) from Buffalo? We're also hearing nothing about Hackett.
How about a trade for Roy Williams? Don't we have some bait we could offer for that, or would Lions not consider it being divisional rivals?
I'll echo Rancid - the deal with Javon was beyond insane. The guy was injured in 2005 and again in 2007. He had major mental issues to deal with from his teammate dying in his arms. He doesn't sound like much of a team guy. And he gets potentially more than Randy Moss? Jerry, from one fan at least, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SOBRIETY. You may have no choice given your circumstances, but I like this better than the Drunken Sailor bit.
March 5, 2008
#115 Bill said . . .Here are Hass's college numbers. I know it's college but He had great numbers.
March 5, 2008
#116 Pissed Off said . . .I already know what the Packer fans on this site will say to this, but in reference to the media hype that Favre enjoyed / enjoys: look at the explosion of media outlets today. Go back to 1985 and the phenomenon that was the Bears - arguably the first "rock star" sports team in American history (the Bulls offically given that title 10 years later). No wide proliferation of cable TV; no internet, no blogs, fan sites, etc like there is now. And yet they were clearly America's team - still ranked in many polls as the single best team ever. My point is - the coverage of the Bears would have blown away what happens with Favre.
But of course it was a one hit wonder vs a long and remarkable career. No comparison - Favre has us "beat" in that area as well. And if I was a Packer fan - I'd ask my kids to put me away. No - if I was a Packer fan, I'd probably want to hear respect from other teams' fans too - it's going to be a tough ride being just another team with a no-name QB. Let's see Madden and company fawn over a Rodgers INT as "just Aaron trying to make a play."
March 5, 2008
#117 Max said . . .I havent said much about the Favre retireing but make no mistake I'm loving it. Favre doesnt even belong in the top 5 or probably even 10 top QBs of all time. He kept playing and playing and didnt know when to hang it up thats why he has all the records. He's just a reckless guy who's certainly not even in conversation with someone who was as fluid and mechanical as Montana. Better QBs - Marino, Manning, Brady, Unitas, Bradshaw, Montana, Elway for sure maybe Baugh, Luckman. I dont know but I've never had any sympathy for Favre or his "will I or wont I retire" bits every year. Its getting old. Would any of us be shocked if he came back and started week one in 2008...No.
Well that means we have 6 WRs currently? That cant hold up can it? A couple of these guys wont be on the opening roster if we sign another WR in FA or thru the draft. It will be exciting to see who stays and who goes.
March 5, 2008
#118 Phil from SATX said . . .Phil, as dumb as the Lions have been in terms of roster moves. . . I dont think they would trade their number 1 receiver in conference, much less to a division rival like us. But I mean, Favre retired so anything is possible
March 5, 2008
#119 mikebdot said . . .Hass has okay size, listed at 6'1", but at a 4.6 40 that's deemed pretty slow for a receiver. But for the slot I think it's more about quickness and a precise route, and then of course, hands. And the word is that that dude has hands extraordinaire. He got in 1 game last year, and balls thrown his way in the regular season.
I still think the Bears are going to sign one more WR and draft another as well - that will leave 5 guys that all come before a Rideau or a Hass. Bottom line - I don't think we'll ever know whether Hass could be good, unless we see him on another team. Love that recent link to the two great preseason catches by Ball and Hass. The Bears faithful would really embrace another "the next Tom Waddle" - but I don't think we'll see it.
Let's face it - if the Bears snag one more FA WR like Johnson or Hackett, plus a 3rd rounder - we get pretty dang excited about the new status of WR core, and particularly the potential upside, going into next year.
Next stop, offensive line.
March 5, 2008
#120 mikebdot said . . .Phil: I think Hass would be perfect in the slot. Dallas Clark is not fast by any means, but the fucker is always open because he runs terrific routes and catches everything. And he's got that cop mustache, which is funny. He's the only Colts player I like watching.
March 5, 2008
#121 Phil from SATX said . . .Food for thought:
QBs Marty Booker played with in Miami include: A.J. Feely, Jay Fiedler, Sage Rosenfels , Gus Frerotte, Joey Harrington, Daunte Culpepper, Cleo Lemon, Trent Green, and John Beck.
Holy monkey shit. That was in 4 seasons. I'm glad I'm not a Dolphins fan. I can only wish that fate upon the Packers now that their long time QB is gone (would be similar to post-Marino Miami).
March 5, 2008
#122 JB said . . .And we think we have it bad here? How come those guys don't get flashed up on the now-infamous "Quarterback Carousel" graphic that we are world famous for?
And yes, sorry Green Bay, but I am hoping the exact same thing as MikeB - that Aaron Rodgers will be the first in a long, long line of 2 month QBs - GB has been more than lucky in hitting the lottery with 17 year man Brett Favre, and its time for the cosmic scales to shift - just as it is our time to find OUR GUY.
March 5, 2008
#123 mikebdot said . . .mikebdot...have to disagree a little bit about your clark analysis...i've seen him drop a lot of balls. but he does always seem to be open. and if there is one guy on the colts i like watching it's bob sanders, the other iowa alum.
March 5, 2008
#124 JB said . . .JB,
Well, he's dropped a lot more recently. In '06 there was maybe one single game where he missed a few but the rest of the year he was damn solid. This season there were a few games where he wasn't as awesome, but Manning hangs him out to dry on occasion and he comes up with quite a few passes he has no business catching. He doesn't usually drop passes that hit him in the chest, like, say, Moose. Yes, technically, Clark is a TE, but he's really nothing of the sort. He's basically a slot reciever.
In any event, I'm sure there were a few games where you might not get the same impression, but I've watched nearly all of them the past two years and he's a fucking stud (usually).
Bob Sanders is kind of a dick and thus why I don't like him. He's an awesome player though. I think he'll suffer a similar fate to Mike Brown though, being injured every year, except at a younger age since he's kind of already had that problem.
March 5, 2008
#125 minnie Mad Dog said . . .don't think i don't like clark though...he and sanders were big reasons for one of the great hawkeye seasons of my life...the one where we got destroyed by carson palmer and USC in the orange bowl. i guess i was just saying i've seen him drop a few balls he should of had. but i like him a lot and i think he works wonders in that offense. he's part of the reason i was so insistent on getting olsen last year. enough love of other guys...it doesn't look good on the bryant johnson front. any good news any of you come across, let me know.
March 5, 2008
#126 Decatur Staleys #7 said . . .Fellow BearsBloggers.
You are all getting a taste of the Cheese Head clones using our site (uninvited), and can see how clever and articulate they are.
I live in minnie and am rather used to all this. The Cheese-clone people come to minnie frequently to stock up on provisions since they don't have any real stores (except IGA) in Wisconsin. They come across the border in caravans of green and yellow rusty pickup trucks and beat up vans. The children are pleasant, but speak in monosyllabic grunts. The women are blonde, fat and usually stewed on Blatz beer. They are not used to dealing with real city traffic, and have no comprehension of stop lights.
Actually, they are much more tolerable in blog-space than they are in person. Well, too bad about Farve, you Cheesers, it just breaks my heart.
March 5, 2008
#127 Bill said . . .If we added booker I don't think the Bears are looking at FA WR's that hard anymore.
Everybody screamed about getting Hester on the field more,another FA WR isn't going to help.
Angelo maybe done with looking for WR this year unless a true #1 comes into the market.
March 5, 2008
#128 AfroCelt said . . .Just remembered something - wasn't Booker a QB in HS? Didn't he throw a pass or two for us?
"Pass to Booker behind the line; more like a lateral; he's got blockers - wait, he's going throw it - he's got Hester streaking down the field. Touchdown! Touchdown Bears!!"
Or maybe not.
March 5, 2008
#129 Phil from SATX said . . ....and we get Viking traffic too, I see.
That rant was even a little to hateful for me, seeing as how I now live in GB and will be in WI for at least the next few years. Mind you, the bit about the actual vehicles is right...just not the rest.
of course I'm sure there's no stereotypes to spout on about for Viqueen fans, dontya nooe.
March 5, 2008
#130 minnie Mad Dog said . . .Guys, let's not forget that Marty is only 31. Far from being washed up. I think he's really going to help us. Good point about too many bodies around, especially as we all feel a WR will be drafted.
What ABOUT the idea of grabbing a Warrick Dunn? Is he too much of Garrett Wolfe? He's a solid veteran with lots of smarts - and aside from the size similarity between the two, he's fully capable of running it effectively in straight RB sets, both between the tackles and otherwise, whereas I haven't seen Wolfe be the slightest bit effective in straightforward handoff situations - at least based on last year.
I think a lot of our offensive problems last year related to lack of experience, in the RB position and WR position (with the experienced WR not performing). Adding seasoned veterans like Booker, and potentially a Warrick Dunn, would really balance our youth and inexperience, while also providing important mentorship.
What thinks ye?
March 5, 2008
#131 JB said . . .Sorry, Afro-Celt !
The posting was not intended for folks like you. You are clearly one of the good guys. I just lost patience with those impolite, ignorant Cheesers saying stupid shit on our site.
By the way, I may live here, but I don't care one bit for the "Queens" either. A gay parody of a football franchise, in my opinion.
Have a good one.
March 5, 2008
#132 Al in WI said . . .Phil, in a word...no. There will be no dunn on this team. I really don't think he's the answer. We're going to draft someone...probably in the 2nd round, but if not, one of the thirds, that will come in and compete with and probably beat out benson.
March 5, 2008
#133 Phil from SATX said . . .Excellent move bringing in Booker, at least now we have one credible reciever on the roster. I still think we need to be involved in the Bryant Johnson discussion right now, though. I don't favor relying on Bradley or moving Hester to a starting role just yet.
Jerry needs to pick up a O-lineman too and soon.March 5, 2008
#134 big rob said . . .JB, you're probably right, I'm just intrigued with the veteran angle. I'm dead certain we're drafting a RB who will be intended to be the full time replacement for Ced next year, when Ced's allowed to become of free agent and we say sayonara to yet another 1st round RB bust. But coupling a Warrick Dunn, who probably would be pretty cheap at this stage in his career, with the new guy could be a good combo - we know damn sure Ced's never going to mentor anyone and as sad as it makes me, I'm not sure if AP's going to be able to keep a spot on this roster, nor is he really experienced enough for mentoring.
I know, it's probably stupid and the Bears aren't even considering it. I may be overthinking this mentoring/experience angle, but it IS what we lost when we lost TJ. A damn smart professional who made everyone around him better.
March 5, 2008
#135 Phil from SATX said . . .we should trade the Jets back for TJ.....
Just a random thought.....
March 5, 2008
#136 Pissed Off said . . .You just gotta believe that JA's working on the lineman deal right now - Jake Scott? Is that going to be the guy? Right this second he's visiting the Titans, who lost Bell to the Rams (6 years $36MM). In fact, the busy Titans report that he is visiting, along with Jevon Kearse, Josh Thomas and Ellis Wyms, all DEs.
Soooo... who's visiting the Bears, pray tell?
Of course, they signed Booker without needing a visit, so maybe they don't care about the visits. Not second-guessing, mind you (thanks for Marty, Jerry!), but they MUST be working on SOME oline possibility RIGHT NOW!
March 5, 2008
#137 Phil from SATX said . . .Hell yeah, I'd take TJ back. He's probably too proud though. Regarding Dunn, he doesnt do much for me. Career wise he's been pretty damn good. I dont know what kind of O-line Atlanta has had the last few years so that would depend on my opinion on getting him after looking at that and his numbers (which have been pretty good).
It has been WAYYY to long on the O-line thing. We should have signed someone by now. This is starting to bother me.
March 5, 2008
#138 JB said . . .From what I've heard, the Jets job #1 in offseason has been to solidify their line - all, apparently, to aid Thomas Jones. I've heard it said that he should be the happiest person in the offseason after acquiring Faneca and Damian Woody - and all for him. So TJ ain't going anywhere.
March 5, 2008
#139 mikebdot said . . .DeBrick, Faneca, Mangold...i think TJ might have a nice year next year.
Here's to us starting our own line building soon!!!!
March 5, 2008
#140 Mike (for subscribers only) said . . .You already know what I will say about this, but FUCK TJ. I hope he blows out a knee. He is Tiki Barber, without the talent. A cancer in the locker room and afraid of competition, especially mediocre competition (Benson). That's just sad.
Wonder if Benson ends up on IR next year...then out of league...
March 5, 2008
#141 Serious. said . . .Marty Booker signs. I like it. I don't suspect Booker has a lot left in the tank as evidenced by his numbers over the past 2 seasons to go along with getting whacked by Bill Parcells and nobody rushing to sign him. But no doubt Booker is a good addition by the Bears.
And for all you conspiracy theorists (actually just the whack job from the middle of nowhere North Dakota) I religiously post under one name and one name only...MIKE.
You all owe me $1.99 per minute for this latest post of preeminent wisdom.
March 5, 2008
#142 Rancid said . . .So whats left on the shopping list?? That is to say, what other FA signings are necessary?? I'd venture to say at minimum: OG/LT and S. I think a DT would be nice too... but there might not be many upgrades left on the FA market.
March 5, 2008
#143 Mike (for subscribers only) said . . .Mike - I have an idea. Since your wisdom is worth 1.99, it is unwise to give it away here for free. I think you should start your own "subscribers only" blog and charge a membership fee. Of course it would never work if people could just come to this one and read your ever-wise fearless opinions for free, so once you got yours up and running you'd have to stop posting here. I like the idea already
March 5, 2008
#144 Pissed Off said . . .Angelo is not going to find an Offensive Tackle in free agency. He maybe finds a serviceable Offensive Guard. What does it all mean? You can bet the ranch the Bears take the best available OT in the 1st rouund of the April draft. And an OG as well no later than the 3rd round.
March 5, 2008
#145 Shady said . . .Good thing I'm not subscriber. He'd have to pay me to read his garbage. This guy is so full of shit its unreal. And now he's trying to tell us he writes under one name.....your a fucking liar Mike. We know damn well you are Maddux Boy and all the other imposters on here. Denial is your word of the day. Throw Loser in there too. Maybe Pathetic can be tomorrows word.
March 5, 2008
#146 Mike (for subscribers only) said . . .Re: Dunn
Don't we already have a warrick dunn in Garrett "hungry like the" Wolfe?
March 5, 2008
#147 jdawg said . . .Tsk, tsk Pissed Off. I hereby revoke your subscriber membership. I won't tolerate attempts to soil my good reputation. You're just pissed off because you live in purgatory, better known as North Dakota. By the way, how does a dazzling young urbanite like yourself wind up a member of the Bears? I would think a goofy bastard like you would be a Minnesota Viking fan. Anyway, I digress. Next season I promise to flash a poster at Soldier Field that says North Dakota Bear Fans Suck for the benefit of the TV cameras. Hope you have a satellite dish somewhere in that God-forsaken hell hole of a state so you might be able to catch the game on TV.
March 5, 2008
#148 THE FUCKIN' MAN said . . .Wolfe is Dunn's minnie-me
March 5, 2008
#149 jeff said . . .It's been more than three years since Hewitt reached a Grand Slam final. He's now 27 years old and ranked No. 24 coming into Las Vegas. In the spirit of such battlers as Jimmy Connors and Michael Chang, Hewitt is a warrior to the end. Predictions are far less important to him than the mere act of day-in, day-out competition.
When his career is over, Hewitt will bring his car in on empty. He will have explored every possible avenue, squeezed every drop out of his tennis experience. Supreme devotion might not always make the highlight reel, but surely it's yet another of Hewitt's many underrated talents.
March 5, 2008
#150 Megan said . . .hey mr. fucking man...i spent the afternoon at jimmy's corner today. it was nice.
March 6, 2008
#151 Max said . . .Crazy crazy day here on da Blog..
MIDWAY! how I have missed your poetic proes.. Thanks for popping back and gracing us with your presence.. HA HA!
I have missed you--No one else seems to share my extreme fear and loathing of the green shirted #4...
YAY! Marty Booker!!
Catch y'all later
XXOO
MeganMarch 6, 2008
#152 Pissed Off said . . .Yesterday was a good day . . . 3/4/08, a day to be remembered
March 6, 2008
#153 Pissed Off said . . .Megan, seriously, what size are your tits? My internet porn site is down and I need something to whack off to.
March 6, 2008
#154 Pissed Off said . . .Megan, seriously, what size are your tits? My internet porn site is down and I need something to whack off to.
March 6, 2008
#155 ??????? said . . .Megan, seriously, what size are your tits? My internet porn site is down and I need something to whack off to.
March 6, 2008
#156 Worm0922 said . . .2rThank's for greate post.7e I compleatly disagree with last post . akm
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P.S maybe we should get Shanahan to help with the draft. Cutler, Marshall and Royal are dream names on the back of a Bear's jersey. What do you think of Rice comeback? Another retread or a good 2 to 3yrs!
February 4, 2009
Here at DaBearsBlog, you are free to kill us or the Bears as you so wish. You are not free, however, to be an asshole. So if you spew racism or ill-meaning foul language (cursing about football is just fine) or anything of that ilk, your comments ain't gonna last long, jerk.
