Jay Cutler is the starting quarterback of the 2009 Chicago Bears (still fun to write) and one might think there would be an alarming amount of pressure on the self-proclaimed non-savior to make us all forget about Erik Kramer's 3,838 yards in 1995 - the greatest passing season in franchise history. Yes, there will be expectations. But as Neil Hayes (is he new?) astutely points out in the Sun-Times, that pressure is far exceeded by the burning, fiery hot seat on which the coach staff is seated.
What Hayes misses in the article is that Ron Turner won't be fired as offensive coordinator unless the Bears manage win the division with terrible offensive play. And being that the defense has a penchant for handing out ballgames like a wise man hands our myrrh, that seems unlikely. No, the Bears must win the NFC North or the whole lot of em - Ron, Lovie, Babich Patch, Roddy McWinless - will find themselves joining millions of Americans on the unemployment line. (If the Bears are struggling in December, the name "Shanahan" will be very popular around these parts.)
The boldness of the Jay Cutler acquisition has cemented Jerry Angelo's future at general manager and temporarily removed the miser-label of the McCaskey family. Now it is on the coaches. All of them. To win with this roster of players. Win more games than Minnesota, Green Bay and the other team in the division. If they don't win, they're out. Because #6 - successful 2009 or not - is going to be the signal-caller for an awful long time.
#2 zisk said . . .Hey Jeff, if cutler gets hurt this off-season, is JA still cemented?
First!April 5, 2009
#3 jeff said . . .Second
April 5, 2009
#4 Phantom One said . . .yeah, ender. unfortunately lovie will probably get a pass year as well. i still think they should go out and make a contract offer to jeff garcia if he's willing to come in and be the backup.
April 5, 2009
#5 Mora said . . .Lovie or Jerry?
Who's decision was it to allow Lovie to retain the Head Coach title, while he performs the task of a DC?
Who's decision was it to allow Babich Patch to retain the title of Defensive Coordinator, while he performs the task of a Linebacker's Coach?
You are right, Jeff. There is a hot seat, and JA just got himself off of it, but it has been hot since the end of the season. I believe the answer to the questions above are both JA. I believe he had a sit down with Lovie and told him that if he doesn't pull his head out of his ass he will be traded. Virginia will not swallow two years of Lovie's or Babich's contract without something in return, so JA's hands are tied to a certain extent. The only leverage he has, if we fail to make the playoffs, is to trade Lovie (ex John Gruden from the Raiders to the Buccaners), give Lovie a demotion in title to DC (where he is very accomplished), and find a replacement. Shanahan will come with his own demands, not the least of which is to seed some of JA's power, and JA will rightfully not allow this to happen.
This will get interesting fast - if we do not make the playoffs... but we will.
April 5, 2009
#6 zisk said . . .playoffs? playoffs? don't talk about playoffs! playoffs? playoffs? you kidding me? playoffs? playoffs?
April 5, 2009
#7 BDG said . . .I predicted 9-7 last year and I was right so I will say the improvements to the offence plus the changes to defensive coaching should be good for another two wins. 11-5 I'm saying it first. As long as we arn't the patriots that's good enough for the post season.
April 5, 2009
#8 Shady said . . .Dj. Hackett, Matt Jones, Amani Toomer, Brandon Lloyd. Any of them for a year or 2 and draft 2 big fast physical wr's in the draft this year
April 5, 2009
#9 Shady said . . .Who's seat is hottest?
1. Ron Turner - No excuses for a lack of production now that he has a re-build o-line, a pro-bowl QB, a play making WR and a 3 down RB. No excuses Ron, make it happen this year and throw your name in the ring for head coaching positions, or the Bears will bring in Cutler's old QB coach to coordinate in CHI.
2. Lovie Smith -
Lovie has actually done a pretty solid job overall, but with the recent decline of his offense and questionable in-game decisions, there is added pressure to get the defense turned around. Lovie has publically admitted to taking over the play calling dutues effectively putting himself out there for serious criticism if his unit fails to perform again, especially if the offense puts up 20+ pts a game.
3. Jerry Angelo
JA is being hailed as a hero in Chicago these days, but he and I both know that those sentiments could change quickly if after a year or two Cutler has yet to put up similar numbers to the ones he did in Denver. I have stated, however, that whatever way this trade turns out, for better or for worse, I will not hold it against JA for making this kind of deal. I will not be a hypocrite.
People who are telling you who won the trade between Denver and chicago are full of shit. There is no way to tell until you evaluate these teams after about 2-3 years. But for the record, I don't see how trading 2 1st round picks for a franchise QB can set a franchise back years? JA is renowned for finding starters talent in the mid to late round, and with 8 picks left in the draft the Bears still have a pretty good chance of finding quality depth to the positions which seem to be a bit thin. Watching 1st rd. picks go by the wayside with selections like McNown, Enis, Salaam, Haynes, I don't see how trading a couple of those guys for Cutler can set your franchise back years. What DOES set your franchise back years is paying 1st round pick big $$ upfront and having them contributing NOTHING.
How many years have we been asking JA to trade his 1st rouders for established offensive talent? We know he can draft defense, so take the guesswork out of finding offensive talent in the draft by trading the picks for guys you know can step in a contribute right away. Thank you for finally listening JA, we love you... For now. Just follow this up with a great draft and you just might go down in all time Chicago bears lore.
April 5, 2009
#10 Costa Rica said . . .For Lovie Smith at #2 is meant his DEFENSE has been declining, not the offense.
April 5, 2009
#11 Max said . . .I don't get it... I understand that the Bears gave up a lot in terms of picks, but some commentators (Trent Dilfer and Mark Schlereth in particular) are hammering the Bears for FINALLY addressing their need at QB. If they DIDN'T address it, we would be hearing another year of how the Bears haven't addressed their QB position since Sid Luckman. It's a ridiculous double standard. AND suddenly Orton has gone from a very average game manager to some sort of super duper teammate/QB who is going to add a ton to the Broncos. Bizarre. I like Orton. He seems like a stand-up guy. I get that the Bears gave up picks too. But they got the best player hands down out of this deal and I can say that *without* even knowing who the Broncos will pick with those three Bears picks.
April 5, 2009
#12 Who's Laughing Now said . . .Shanahan will be a popular name if the team is floundering... but so will a certain Bill Cowher.
P.S. We need receivers
April 5, 2009
#13 The Ghost of Halas said . . .1. The McCaskeys are still MISERS. (By the way, that's why JA gets an A+ for bringing in Cutler at a ridiculously low salary for the next couple of years. JA's hands were tied salary cap-wise but he STILL got a franchise QB. I'll believe in Santa Claus if and when Virginia OKs a big salary extension for number six. One thing few people are talking about is that JA also SAVED big $$ by trading the first round picks.
2. Jeremy Bates won't work for Lovie Smith. Lovie wants ball control. Bates threw more than Mike Martz.
3. Shanahan will be too expensive for Virginia.
4. Lloyd -- yes! Yes, already! Yes! I really want to know what I'm missing? Why is he not on the Bears roster already? Dude can catch. Hackett? Sure. Toomer? No way. Stunk in NY. Over the hill. Jones? Not on this team. JA's looking for character guys.
5. The best point on the board so far is Shady's: what sets back franchises is paying No. 1 picks big $$ when they suck. Bears got a qb who can flat out play. If he doesn't perform in Chicago, that's on the coaches, not JA.April 5, 2009
#14 Z said . . .Well said, Shady!
April 5, 2009
#15 ESPN BLOWS said . . .The only explanation is that a few of these pussy commentators are so used to having to kiss GB and #4's ass all the time that they still have a deeply seeded subconcious instinct to hate Da Bears no matter what we do. They have all probably lost a ton of $$ betting that the Pack would not suck last year.
Schlereth is an ex-Bronco and who the fack is Dilfer to be talking about skilled QB's?
The only thing better than getting praise is to be dissed and then watch them have to eat their words and mumble thru some excuse like we got lucky or other teams choked or they always thought we had a chance. Bunch of hacks. Again if their knowledge and expertise was so great they would actually be running teams not pretending like they can
April 5, 2009
#16 Who's Laughing Now said . . .The Worldwide Leader - is a conglomerate that has batardized journalism. If you want some great Bears analysis stick, trust your own eyesight before you trust theirs. This blog is home to many Bears fans who have well thought opinions.
ESPN = Broken Record
April 5, 2009
#17 do said . . .The McCaskeys are still MISERS. That's why JA gets an A+ on this deal: He gets the stud qb AND only has to pay him 6.7 million over the next two years. Cutler's due a $12 million roster bonus in 2011. Isn't that the uncapped/unfloored year? I'll believe in Santa Claus if Virginia ponies up two years from now.
April 5, 2009
#18 Shady said . . .I agree 100% with #12. I do not understand why Brandon Lloyd is not on this team.
The guy has some of the best hands I have ever seen and he would be VERY cheap for us to sign.
And I still can not get over the fact that we have a QB. It all still fells like a dream.
April 5, 2009
#19 Z said . . .Brandon Lloyd, how about MIKE BROWN?
April 5, 2009
#20 Reverend Dave said . . .Sign Lloyd, Hackett and draft 2 WR's. Sign Brown. Try for Holt until he is signed somewhere. If people are getting outplayed cut em loose. More competition. I want em all.
April 6, 2009
#21 jeff said . . .I miss Mike Brown already.
April 6, 2009
#22 The Ghost of Halas said . . .has he signed anywhere?
April 6, 2009
#23 Oaktown34 said . . .No. Mike Brown is still out there.
As is Brandon Lloyd.
It is perplexing to me why Rashied Davis is on this team and Brandon Lloyd is not.
When it comes to the Wide Reciever situation, I would love to have Devin Hester at #2, some big young fighting wide out at #1, and Earl Bennett at #3. I wonder if Cutler and Bennett will have any kind of repore. I hope so.
April 6, 2009
#24 Murph said . . .I'm a big stickler for Bears tradition. Monsters Of The Midway. Dominate the trenches. Unstoppable ground game. Hardest hits. That is Bears' football. So I was against the trade because with the draft choices we gave up, we could have re-established our 2 lines. Then Orton would have been good enough to take us to the post season from there. But 'times they are a changin'. Linemen are ALL such good athletes now that finding enough 'monsters' to get an edge is more difficult and expensive these days. $100M for a DT is what it takes to do that now (Hanesworth). It's cheaper to get a clever athletic QB to create some plays for you. And that is what the Bears have done. I love Orton, but he's gone. So Go Cutler! Welcome to da team! Make some plays. Keep your teammates' attitudes up and Bear Down!!
April 6, 2009
#25 The Ghost of Halas said . . .LLoyd isnt signed because hes only played an entire season twice in 6 yrs and has only scored 15 td's in 6 seasons....not real good stats. He has a reputation for taking "timeoff" I think we need more than a guy who makes a great catch every once in a while.
April 6, 2009
#26 BearsTransplant said . . .I am a great fan of tradition, especially Bears tradition.
But if I may play devil's advocate, how successful has traditional Bears football been of late? I mean, 8 NFL Championships in 43 years, and then 1 NFL Championship in the last 45 years. Powerful defense and smashmouth football did win an NFC Championship two years ago, however. I know there are a lot more factors involved than just the Bears' traditional strategem, but the times are indeed changing. Jay Cutler embodies that change.
April 6, 2009
#27 Urlacher FTW said . . .Rashied Davis does try. Lots of effort, terrible hands. Lloyd just refuses to play through any injuries. Look, they're going to have to make some kind of move in FA at WR. It probably won't be anyone we're that happy with, considering the money they just gave Pace.
We're going to have to pray that Cutler can get it done w/what he's got. The odds of a rookie WR (even Maclin, Heyward-Bay.) really contributing on offense until the 2nd 1/2 of the season are extremely slim, so I'm not getting my hopes up.
So it's probably going to boil down to: Hester, Bennet, Rideau, random FA, rookie or two, Davis. And we'll see who makes it out of camp. Definetely not ideal. But then again, this offense w/o great wideouts might look better than the tampa-2 w/o any good safeties. And guys, Mike B. just lost too much athleticism. He's not a big guy to begin with, height or weight wise. Take away his ability to really chase down the play, and you're not left with much. We've decided to spend some coin on the offense this year... and god I can't wait to see how it turns out. Bears!
April 6, 2009
#28 do said . . .I think Denver will trade a #1 pick to Cleveland for Quinn, the Browns need picks and Denver needs a QB, seems like a good fit. And Quinn played in douche bag's system in college.
Shady - when did we sign a playmaking wide receiver? I know we have a playmaker that we are trying to make into a wide receiver but it hasn't happened yet.
I think if Cutler struggles to put up the same numbers this season they will be able to point at the revamped Oline's lack of cohesion or the lack of a true #1 or what if God forbid Matty gets hurt a few games, there will always be something else to point at.
April 6, 2009
#29 Who's Laughing Now? said . . .#26 look at Eddie Royal's first game of last season. He was by no means a great WR in college but look what Cutler did for him. Hopefully our 2nd round receiver will perform as well as Royal did last year.
I honestly believe that Bennett will go into the season as the #1 receiver. Apparently he and Jay are good friends so I have a feeling they may have a relationship like Manning had with Harrison.
April 6, 2009
#30 Z said . . .I'm not a guy who ever likes to reach for bad characters, but man am I intrigued by Plaxico Burress. Sign him to a 2007 Randy Moss contract -- vet minimum, make him prove it, cut him if he acts up. I know: probable 8-game suspension. But wouldn't he be the missing piece?
April 6, 2009
#31 BDG said . . .Jay Cutler is the Chicago Bears QB.
And Orlando Pace will help protect him.
Just thought I would remind everybody.
Good times.
April 6, 2009
#32 JAB said . . .Lloyd supposedly was in the dog house for not coming back soon enough from his injury last year. If they could get him motivated sign him. We won't get a second rounder like Royal. He is SPECIAL in every sense. I haven't seen a rookie like him in years. We must and will sign a veteran I'm sure it might come after the draft though. I also lie Malcom floyd from S.D. Huge target that is still young and hasn't had a lot of opportunities yet. I've heard he's on the trading block. Check him out. 27 yrs old 6'5" 225 and averaged 17.2 a catch in limited play last year. He couldn't get on the field with Chris Chambers and Vincent Jackson there.
April 6, 2009
#33 Urlacher FTW said . . .BDG, how can you say "We won't get a second rounder like Royal. He is SPECIAL in every sense".? I'm reminded of Marques Colston from the Saints. He was a seventh rounder and look what he did his rookie season (Drew Brees). Good wide receivers are usually a product of a good quarterback and Cutler is that good quarterback. I think it is very possible to bring in a productive rookie, likely probably not but very possible.
April 6, 2009
#34 mikebdot said . . .JAB - I don't wanna get into this whole chicken or the egg argument again with wide receivers and QBs, but I don't think it's that simple at all. Yes the QB has to be good and the receiver has to be good but the offensive scheme has to be good as well.
Look at Moss, as a receiver he had Culpepper throwing to him in Minnesota but was successfull, yah when you combine all three pieces in NE it exploded but he was still great before that.
Look at Marino on the other side of the coin, one of the greatest QBs ever... who did he make great as a receiver? I can't think of a single WR who he threw to.
You have to have the skillset in place. Yah a QB can make you better but if you start out as horrible (Davis) there isn't a whole lot he can do.
April 6, 2009
#35 Urlacher FTW said . . .Urlacher: You never heard of Duper and Clayton? Clayton only had 5 Pro-Bowl appearances.
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClayMa00.htm
4 yards shy of having 6 1000 yard seasons.
Duper only had 3 Pro-Bowl appearances.
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DupeMa00.htm
And let's not forget what a great offensive line does for a QB. Anyone remember Richmond Webb? He was a terrific LT in the middle part of Marino's career. Freaking beast.
This is what makes me even more pissed off that Chris Williams didn't start a single game last year. How did we screw that one up? Who is to blame for that? Ron freaking Turner. Period. Unless, of course, the kid was actually still hurt. In which case, our team doctor is to blame. You cannot screw up a thing like that for a first round pick. There were other tackles on the board at the time...
It's good to be back. It's been a long winter...in hiding.
April 6, 2009
#36 Murph said . . .nope mike never heard of em.
Still they aren't exactly Jerry Rice or Micheal Irvin. My point is that you can't make a silk purse from a sow's ear. You could argue that having Brandon Marshall to worry about made Royal better just as much as Cutler, in the end though Royal caught about everything thrown near him.
April 6, 2009
#37 Grubowski said . . .Mike dbot...I sure remeber the Marks brothers and Richmond Webb. Urlacher may be to young to remember them..They were a big part of stopping our undefeated season in 85. So unless your too young or not a true fan, youd sure remember Clayton and Duper
April 6, 2009
#38 Urlacher FTW said . . .As far as hot seat is concerned, Ron Turner should be wearing 50SPF sunblock on his ass. With this much potential firepower on the offense (not to mention the price tag), there will be an expectation to improve significantly from last year. If the Bears aren't playing January ball, he'll be packing his bags.
Babich is next. Same reason. The talent is there, give or take a few holes. If the D continues to diminish their reputation as one of the leagues best--people will want Babich's head, regardless of how much he actually controls the Dfense.Love is third on the list. His seat would be hotter if he wasn't a good at creating a locker room atmosphere of trust, respect, and teamwork. His ability to get the players to check their egos at the door and contribute on behalf of the team can overshadow the fact that he consitentaly gets out-coached. Unless the Bears miss the playoffs and there is an obvious pattern that games were lost in the second half....Lovie will stay.
Jerry Angelo is safe. He has a knack for finding talent on the cheap in the later rounds, the Mcaskey's love that. Unless Cutler becomes a colossal bust (ala Hershel Walker trade to Minnesota)...Jerry is safe
April 6, 2009
#39 JAB said . . .I may be too young, but I remember Jerry Rice, Art Monk, and James Lofton - all great wide receivers from that era and either in the Hall or first ticket Hall guys and I don't see anyone named Duper in there.
I guess my point was, if I am building my All-Time All Madden Football team and I'm pickin WRs, none of them are from the Dolphins. Or if I'm just throwing out great wideouts or guys that are playing that will be in the hall, noone from the Dolphins comes up; but you talk about All Time great QBs and Marino is always mentioned.
April 6, 2009
#40 The Ghost of Halas said . . .Urlacher, I'm not saying the Bears don't need receiving help. In fact I think they do need another receiver, possibly two. I'm saying it's not impossible to get a good receiver that can contribute right away from the draft. I also believe the receivers we do have will be better with Cutler's 63% completion rate.
April 6, 2009
#41 Urlacher FTW said . . .Mark Duper and Mark Clayton!
They were the "Marks Brothers!" Played in late 80s I think. They were really good.
April 6, 2009
#42 do said . . .Part of a QBs comp% has to do with the receivers catching the balls they are thrown.. ie Davis' hands and Hester's helmut have a better chance to lower his percentage than his accuracy has to force them to catch.
Yes, Cutler makes our deep threat an actuality which, makes the running game better. However, he doesn't make our reciver's know how to adjust on the sideline or give them good hands. I think Cutler has more of an immediate impact on our rushing offense than he alone has on our passing simply because the cupboard is so bare at receiver. I do agree that receivers will be willing to come here because we have a QB though.April 6, 2009
#43 The Ghost of Halas said . . .How about Donnie Avery and Desean Jackson? They were both second round guys last year too, and both had good seasons. One could argue that Jacksons year was better than Royals. So he wasnt that special.
Oh and the QBs throwing to them. Bulger and McNabb, 2 pretty good QBs.
April 6, 2009
#44 Urlacher FTW said . . .Is anyone else old enough to remember Denver's "Three Amigos?" Elway's big threat in the 80s. Does anyone remember their names? I am at all loss...
April 6, 2009
#45 Urlacher FTW said . . .You also have to look at opportunites. You think he will get 600 pass attempts in our offense? He essentially threw 4 TDs in every 100 attempts last year.
How many shots will we take.. 450-500?
That should be 18-20 TDs....I mean I guess our offense might totally change to be based around him but I doubt it.
April 6, 2009
#46 NittyGritty34 said . . .I do really wish we'd have signed TO now, can you see that yelling match on the sidelines.
April 6, 2009
#47 The Ghost of Halas said . . .Ghost: One of them was Vance Johnson I believe. Wow. Can't believe I remember that.
I'd say in general, it takes the chicken and the egg. Sure, they both make eachother better. But to have a truely great passing game, you need both. I think Denver may have struck gold with Marshall and Royal. They are for real. And as someone said already, Marques Colston shows you can find immediate starting wr talent anywhere in the draft, as long as you're quarterback is good enough and he stays upright.
Quick Poll: Who are the top five QB's in the NFC right now?
April 6, 2009
#48 Urlacher FTW said . . .5. Aaron Rodgers
4. Eli Manning
3. Tony Romo
2. Drew Brees
1. Jay Cutler
April 6, 2009
#49 animal said . . .To me:
Drew Brees
Donavan McNabb
Jay Cutler
Kurt Warner
Tony Romo(I would have put Rodgers 5th but I can't put a QB there that can't throw a spiral.)
April 6, 2009
#50 JWilson said . . .http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4045389
Still want Burris (Tank 2.0)?
April 6, 2009
#51 zisk said . . .#43
Mark Jackson, Vance Johnson, and Ricky Nattlel.April 6, 2009
#52 Urlacher FTW said . . .How can you say top five QBs and not mention payton manning. It goes
#5 romo (even though I hate him)
#4 ours
#3 Drew Brees
#2 healthy Brady
#1 ManningApril 6, 2009
#53 BDG said . . .zisk.. he said NFC
April 6, 2009
#54 NittyGritty34 said . . .JAB your right I shouldn't be THAT pessimistic. I just am very high on Royal personally. I watched a few Denver games last year and that kid is amazing for a rookie. He really reminds me of a more explosive Wes Welker. Did I just compare a black player to a white one haha. Desean Jackson and Donie Avery were both very good second rounders although basically late 1st rounders. I like Royal better than both as a receiver only. (Jackson's Returns give him all around edge) I'm just being realistic that the chances of us getting someone to contribute greatly this year with our 2nd round is not great. Do I think we should pick one anyways yes because we have to get someone for the future. The only exception I see is that if one of the top rated Safeties is there at that pick maybe we grab him and take WR's with 2 of next 4 picks. Have to have a young pass rusher in there somewhere. I'm sure JA has been in contact with some of the FA wr's and told them to hold off till after the draft because they will have a real chance to play here. I don't see Holt happening. I wish but don't think he wants to come here.
Also a side note that I thought you would all enjoy.
When I went to the Pro-Bowl in Hawaii. I heard a rumor that the night before I went to this Restaurant/Bar where alot of the players hang at Cutler and Jared Allen of all people were drinking (haha) whiskey and started to talk shit to each other, almost getting into it. I thought it was irrelevant till the trade went down besides the fact that Jared Allen was drinking again (isn't he supposed to be on the wagon haha). Wish I could have got a pic of that. Thank JA/GOD we got Orlando. Should be fun to see how this insta - rivalry plays out over the next 5-10 years
April 6, 2009
#55 NittyGritty34 said . . .What about Hasselbeck? Is he washed up? If not, he's gotta be top five. I'd take him over Eli any old day. I'd say:
Brees
Warner
Cutler
McNabb
Hasselbeck (if healthy)April 6, 2009
#56 Urlacher FTW said . . .BDG: That's what I love about Cutler the most. He's got serious moxy.
April 6, 2009
#57 BDG said . . .I guess I am happy about the Cutler move but still personally feel that it is kind of a smoke screen in a way, preventing us from remembering how awful our Defense was last year. The only guy we signed so far on that side of the ball is a downgrade from Mike Brown.
I mean before Tait retired, going into the draft we really really needed :
1.) A good true FS
2.) A reliable possession WR
3.) A speed rush DEWe are all excited myself included about Cutler and what he may be able to do this year but when you look at it, after all the dust settles and all JA's big FA aquisitions, what we now need 2 months later going into the draft :
1.) A good true FS
2.) A reliable possession WR
3.) A speed rush DEAm I missing something or do we have the same needs and less high picks to address them. Maybe it will be more fun to watch us lose 32-21 if Cutler throws 2 TDs every game.
April 6, 2009
#58 The Ghost of Halas said . . .Url FTW. We do have those needs but you can't discount the major improvements to oline also. That is an area that was a huge draft need ( THE BIGGEST) that we could reasonably wait a year on now to address the areas you mentioned.
April 6, 2009
#59 zisk said . . .Thanks for conjuring that up JWilson! The Three Amigos are a blast from the past.
April 6, 2009
#60 Urlacher FTW said . . .Good call urlacher. I saw nfc and read nfl. My new list is
#5 warner
#4 manning (the little one)
#3 romo (I still hate him)
#2 cutler
#1 breesApril 6, 2009
#61 do said . . .Yah BDG our Oline should be better, maybe we can run the ball at will and keep our Defense from being a liability that way.
Some stuff I heard about Plax, this is from Sports Daily"By the time the Giants lost Burress right after Thanksgiving, when he shot himself in the thigh, it was much too late to develop any options. Manning went the last four regular-season games and the playoff loss to the Eagles without throwing a TD to a wideout."
The other was a joke I heard on the Score today:
What is the difference between Josh McDaniels and Plaxico Burress?Burress shot himself in the thigh and Mcdaniels shot himself in the foot.
April 6, 2009
#62 Wayne said . . .Urlacher, I dont really agree with what you have said about the needs that we have, other than FS.
Bennett IS a possesion receiver. He is not a big play guy.
As far as a speed rush DE, we have plenty of talent at the position I just dont think that they were coached properly.
I think Alex Brown should be cemented in his starting spot but I think going into camp we should let Ogun and Anderson compete for the other spot.
Dont forget that the guy was top 10 in sacks in his rookie year. Yes he is pretty one dimensional but hopefully Winless Rod can help him develop a couple for rush moves.
April 6, 2009
#63 BDG said . . .Any news on acquiring a wideout?
April 6, 2009
#64 BDG said . . .When we get the lead on teams this year by better capitalizing on our field position a little more often from cutler making something happen and our improved oline the opposing offenses won't be taking as many three step drops and hitting the quick slants. I want Bennet replacing Rashied. Someone new and big on the outside. Mark Anderson did come awe full close a bunch when he did get in last year so I do expect a decent to good season from him and Gun will have at least a better year. That being said we still need a young guy for the future because Gun and Brown aren't elite pass rusher and are getting old. I do think A. Brown is one of the most underrated all around DE's in the entire league though. He is just a GREAT football player and am happy we have him. Man I love the BEARS. I started reading this blog about 2yrs. ago and never wrote anything. Now I can't help myself
April 6, 2009
#65 Urlacher FTW said . . .IMO
#1 Brees- have to give him do credit for now
#2 McNabb- when healthy- and what he's been given to deal with at WR
#3 Warner- Can't discount his completion percente and what he's done
#4 Cutler- Couple years and some talent around him maybe the next Farve
#5 Romo- Great arm and escapability
I still think Eli is way overated. He's been protected by a great oline, great run game and he had PlaxicoApril 6, 2009
#66 Urlacher FTW said . . .do - So Bennett is our possesion reciver, who has never caught a pass.... I mean I think he will make a lot of progress esp. with Cutler but it is hard to imagine him going from not being able to understand the playbook to 1000 yard possesion guy in one offseason.
Anderson had one move and once learned, hasn't been effective or even noticable. Ogun is on his last year and his best years are very apparently behind him, for goodness sake they are asking Idonijie to lose weight to play DE we so thin there. I love Brown too but he isn't a sack guy and that is what we were sorely lacking.
When you are asking rostered guys to change positions to wherever your thin. How are you going to compete. Who else has a number one receiver converted from corner, a converted corner possibly starting at FS, and a converted backup DT pushing to start at DE? Holy crap man, sign some damn FAs. Use that wad of cash you just saved trading away 2 1st rounders to go fill the gaps.
April 6, 2009
#67 Fresno,CA BEAR FAN said . . .wow BDG - pretty much my exact feelings on QBs, I flipped Cutler and Warner after I wrote it basically because he is a Bear now :)
April 6, 2009
#68 Murph said . . .Does anyone think we need to address the fullback position???
Mckie?? decent blocker but nothing spectacular....just a thoughtApril 6, 2009
#69 Phil from SATX said . . .Just read story about Plax being pulled over in Florida and giving cop shit. I dont think there is a chance in hell the Bears would sign this guy. He is worse at gun play than Tank, and worse driving than Briggs. Put all this together and I say this guy doesnt play at all this year.
April 6, 2009
#70 Phantom One said . . .Even though it's a lot to count on, I think we got a player upgrade in Bennett when Cutler became a Bear. There was something Cutler loved in Bennett at Vandy and I'm sure we're going to see what it was. Kind of like the upgrades we're hoping to see on D because of different coaches, but I think this one is more of sure thing.
Didn't they sign two guys in the secondary?
I think coaching must have had a lot to do with Mark Anderson's falloff. He certainly has physical tools. On the other hand, he WAS a late round pick. Can the one-trick pony be taught a few more tricks? I would certainly think so!
Animal, thanks for posting that about Burress. Changed my mind, no thanks!
While I had always thought we had signed Brandon Lloyd to a two year deal, it seems the Bears signed him to one to see if there was a reason he couldn't stick on team, whether his attitude and work ethic were that bad and outweighed his obvious talent. I think we now know the answer.
It sounds like it's time to ask the question - which WR is going to be available for our second round pick. Sounds like there's not much question that that's the direction JA will go, right?
The discussion about ranking Cutler reminds me of how when you're playing poker and you pulled that full house, how you just keep rearranging the cards, picking them up and peeking at them again, because you just can't believe your good fortune. That's how I feel too. Let's go ahead and rank the best Bear QB's of the last 60 years, shall we?
1. Jay Cutler
2. Jay Cutler
3. Jay Cutler
4. Jay Cutler
5. Jay CutlerAhhhhh, life.... is..... good!
(and no, I don't win much at poker, you can see why!)
April 6, 2009
#71 Phil from SATX said . . .Phil -
Rookie WR's very very rarely make a difference in their first year.
With that said, we must run the ball effectively to get the most out of Cutler's ability. This does not change. There are two guys who can improve our running game from day 1 who may be available when we pick in the 2nd round: Duke Robinson or Herman Johnson. Both Guards with size to move the fat bastards in Minn and Det 4 times a year.
I think we need to fill the need @ WR in the FA period. Tick tock, Jerry. Bring him in now - let him and JC learn the O together.
Grubowski - Love the "Ron Turner should be wearing SPF 50 on his ass" line. Does Preparation H have any sun protection value?
April 6, 2009
#72 Albert In Tucson said . . .I will also add that my Packer and Vikings friends (yes I have them, yes they exist down here in Texas) are all EXTREMELY nervous. They're not saying that, no, but it's just in the way they are handling this news. Not saying much, just kind of sheepishly grinning, shrugging their shoulders, going "yeah, well, that was a good signing" - you know why?
THEY GOT NOTHING.
It's over, friends, OVAH!!!!!!
Two great words that taste great together
BEARS and SUPERBOWL!
(maybe that's 3 words)
(I hear Mr. Wolf in the background...)
April 6, 2009
#73 Fresno,CA BEAR FAN said . . .Whoa, Nelly! This just in. That football genius, Al Davis, just signed Jeff Garcia to the Raidas! Another NICE call from Wally Cox, er, I mean Mr. Peepers, um, I mean John Clayton of the 4-Letter Network who I just happen to catch on ESPN Radio YESTERDAY afternoon saying Garcia would NOT wind up in Oakland. Way to go, John. A nice bookend to your "Brett Favre would rather retire than sign witht he Jets" pronouncement from last season. Don't quit your second job as the "Crypt Keeper" you little weasel.
April 6, 2009
#74 Shady said . . .ATTENTION: JOSH BULLOCKS SUCKS!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7bCO5-69mUwhy would we release Mike Brown and sign this fucking retard?
April 6, 2009
#75 Jdawg said . . .It's a bit easier to lure in a star WR when you have a star QB doing the recruiting.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/151824-cutler-reaches-out-to-burressApril 6, 2009
#76 BDG said . . .I hope Jay is wearing his Kevlar Hammer pants.
April 6, 2009
#77 Ditka Forever said . . .That is some interesting stuff about Cutler talking to Plaxico. I could see it working out for a couple years till we could get someone to replace him, although he is a complete idiot and head case.
I do agree that an improvement to our FB would be a nice idea too. I like McKie's versatility but he is not a great blocker and Hip Hip Forte deserves one of the best. I'd like the dinosaur Lorenzo Neil for a year or two till we could get a young guy there.April 7, 2009
#78 jdawg said . . .Don't forget that our defense was a liability in the 2nd half more than the first. They got worn out because the offense couldn't sustain drives. A QB who can get us on the right side of 50% time of possession has an impact on offense and defense.
I wonder if carolina and tb would have been different if the defense wasn't so tired. Don't get me wrong, they were mediocre at best, but they were tired and mediocre.April 7, 2009
#79 Duff Diggler said . . .yes -- the 800 lb. gorilla in the room is the D.
April 7, 2009
#80 Murph said . . .CUBS WIN!!!!
April 7, 2009
#81 MikeBrownhadaPosse said . . .It aint the cubs blog duff!
April 7, 2009
#82 Albert in Tucson said . . .Lorenzo Neal ?!?!?!?
Heresy.
April 7, 2009
#83 Shady said . . .ATTENTION BURRESS BLOGGERS: Plaxico has just made the Police blotter, YET AGAIN!!!! This time in Florida for threatening and verbally absusing a police officer during a routine (speeding ticket) traffic stop. And should you need more evidence that this guy guy has SFB, this was his FIFTH traffic citation in the last month. That thumping sound you may be hearing is Plaxico's lawyer banging his head against a wall.
Source: ESPN.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4045389&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines . You guys REALLY want the Bears to sign this infant? He's making "T.O." look a choir boy!April 7, 2009
#84 Albert in Tucson said . . .Check out the video in the middle of the page - look who is coaching him up (bears hat). Very interesting!
http://www.draftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/dt/Jarron-Gilbert.php
Also if you do an NFL.com draft search for Herman Johnson's pro day at LSU, he mentions the Bears are interested in him.
April 7, 2009
#85 The Ghost of Halas said . . .But wait, THERE'S MORE! "The legal troubles are mounting for Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress.... Burress is now being sued by a Florida woman who says she was rear-ended by Burress three days after his car insurance had lapsed." Source; NY1.
http://ny1.com/content/top_stories/91131/florida-woman-sues-plaxico-burress-for-reckless-driving/Default.aspxI take it back. Plaxico isn't even smart enough to have SFB.
April 7, 2009
#86 Albert in tucson said . . .No wonder the Sun Times is bankrupt!
Carol Slezak wove yet another tapestry of razor sharp Chicago Bears football analysis. I am constantly amazed she is allowed to draw a paycheck.
They should go after Plax, says she. And she excoriates Halas Hall for not pursuing Terrell Owens (who many on this blog aptly stated was lockerroom cancer). Nevermind his nightmarish legal troubles. Nevermind his bad attitude. Nevermind his selfishness. I just don't think Ms. Slezak gets football. She's wrong on everything. During the regular season she is consistently a nay-saying pessimist and if you follow the Sun Times on gamedays, they have an all-star panel of writers and analysts who predict the outcome of the game that day. For as long as I remember, Ms. Slezak picked against the Bears. And for as long as I remember, she brought up the rear of Sun Times prediction accuracy.
See for yourselves:
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/slezak/1514382,CST-SPT-carol07.article
P.S. She actually cites Burress's game-winning catch in the Super Bowl as a reason the Bears should bring him on. It was the biggest blown coverage since a Josh Bullocks highlight video! I could've gotten separation and caught that pass with two bum knees (thanks football for that gift that keeps on giving!).
April 7, 2009
#87 Foxtro Tango Packers said . . .Unbelievable, Ghost. Then again, maybe not. Bankrupt newspaper prints bankrupt article .Bankrupt as far as any common sense whatsoever. It almost makes Jay Marriotti look coherent. Easy, gang, I said ALMOST. Yo, Carol! Even CUTLER'S arm isn't strong enought to hit Burress doing a fade route in a PRISON YARD in NEW YORK ! What's the play call, Slezak, something like "OK, Plax, do a skinny post past the license plate shop and I'll hit you in front of 'D' block." Do you not ever look at the sportswirse occassionally, woman? If Burress wasn't on the police blotter ten minutes ago, check again and the odds are good he WILL BE in another ten. It could be 4th down and 3 to 5 to go for Plaxico. 3 to 5 YEARS, that is. I'll bet this gal was one of the drum beaters that wanted to run Tank Johnson out of town long before the bears finally did and now she wants to sign Burress? Talk about S F B !!!!
April 7, 2009
#88 Murph said . . .I can't even believe some of us are even entertaining Plax for the Bears
1. he talked shit about our corners a couple seasons ago, and then proceeded to catch ZERO passes against us... and I see Vasher get trash talked constantly
2. This guy IS going to jail.
3. mouth off to a Chicago cop = catching an ass whooping
4. he shot himself
5. HE SHOT HIMSELF!!!!
April 7, 2009
#89 Spanish Bear said . . .Shady.......Thats an impressive video. Where does he project to go in the draft?
April 7, 2009
#90 Phil from SATX said . . .#85 & #86:
Wasn´t the Tribune the paper that filed for bankruptcy?
Are both Chicago newspapers bankrupt?
April 7, 2009
#91 Phil from SATX said . . .I must say, that Josh Bullocks video is something else.. for a second I thought I was watching a Chicago Bear... then I realized I WAS watching a Chicago Bear...
Not sure what that signing was about. At first I was watching it thinking, well you could do a lowlight reel on anyone, throughout 8 hours of being on the field during a 16 game season bad things will happen... but as play piled on play, it became pretty obvious that this guy is terrible. And he's terrible in a way we are now WELL FAMILIAR WITH. We've seen this bad video before, just with different numbers on the back.
Oh well, they can't all be Jay Cutlers and Orlando Paces!!!
Did I just mention Jay Cutler???
JayCutlerJayCutlerJayCutlerJayCutlerJayCutlerJayCutlerJayCutlerJayCutlerJayCutler
There, now I've completely forgotten about Josh "Never Mind the" Bullocks!
April 7, 2009
#92 do said . . .Albert, that was some funny s....
April 7, 2009
#93 jdawg said . . .I highly doubt that it was the playbook that kept Earl off of the field.
I mean the kid has a degree from Vanderbilt and couldnt learn the playbook but on the other hand it looked like Hester had it down and he is borderline retarded. I have a feeling there was something else.
This guy set records in college for receptions so that is the reason I say that he is a possesion receiver.
April 7, 2009
#94 Dave said . . .Bennett is on record as saying he was thinking too much, which made his play less fluid, slower out of his breaks, etc...
They started Hester's transition heavy-duty over the off-season and it really took him at least half the year to get going.
My prediction, Bennet starts in the slot.
April 7, 2009
#95 The Ghost of Halas said . . .Cutler is a Fuckin thin skin Mamas boy.
Whats the differnce between Cutler and Grossman? About two +/- INT's.
Other then that, he's not that special. He's a system QB. A Shanahan system QB.
Combine that with the one year wonder from Tulane, and you have all the ingredients for another disappointing season.
The only bright spot is the Woopy look-a-like Hester.
Good luck suck asses.
April 7, 2009
#96 Phil from SATX said . . .Dave sounds like a NEAT guy!
April 7, 2009
#97 jeff said . . .Thank you Dave, for having the nad to come back around! All the Pack and Viqueen fans have engaged the Dome of Silence since the Jay signing!
We always need SOME banter/counterpoint from our good rivals, especially when draped in snarky tone.
Good job Dave, I mean that! You are welcome! The effort was there even if it sounds like you don't even believe what you are saying (understandable when you are trashing the likes of Jay Cutler and Matt Forte).
April 7, 2009
#98 Urlacher FTW said . . .both papers are bankrupt.
and that slezak article has nothing going for it. so of course ESPN picked it up this morning and ran with it.
i just dont see plax getting signed by anyone. there's a chance he won't play a down this season.
April 7, 2009
#99 Albert in Tucson said . . .do - I'm not trying to be argumentative, Bennett himself admitted in an interview that he couldn't get the playbook down, which was the primary reason he was held out. Just because someone has a piece of paper doesn't make them smart in all aspects of life. I have fixed computers for genius authors and attornys who don't know there isn't any of their actual data kept in the monitor.
April 7, 2009
#100 Albert in Tucson said . . .94 sounds like that should be "Dave from DENVER". And yes, Spanish Bear, Chicago has hit the daily double for bankrupt newspapers. Now the sweepstakes is to see which one comes out of bankruptcy because NOBODY believes that Chicago will continue to have 2 daily newspapers. Heck, nobody believes ANYPLACE will have 2 dailies. Of course, the sooner Pravda, er, the New York Times croaks, the better.How the mighty have fallen. The Sun-Times was what I used to read on the Congress CTA line on the way to UIC. "Next stop, Halsted, Morgan, Peoria - The University of Illnois". And of course in various in lecture halls AT UIC. But the smart money is on THE TRIB as the eventual survivor. But even then, who knows for how long? Haven't they added daily newspapers to the Endagered Species List? And thank you, Phil.
April 7, 2009
#101 Urlacher FTW said . . .Can't be too long before a Jay Cutler story line starts running in TANK McNAMARA.
April 7, 2009
#102 Fresno,CA BEAR FAN said . . .Dave -
So your arguments are that It's like having Grossman without throwing interceptions..
Okay.
And he is a system guy. Well every QB is technically a system guy, no one in the NFL plays without a system... well okay the Lions but other than them. And yes that was his coach at the time so..As for Forte, he is a rookie. Yup, he's only had one year so far, so next year two-year wonder? Then three, four.. so I'm sorry I guess I missed something here too.
Yes our brightest spot on offense is that Hester has dreds... okay. Wow. Good one.
April 7, 2009
#103 Dave said . . .Sounds like the ViQueens, Packers, and Lions fans are all shaking up over the signing of Jay Cutler!.......Dave- you coming in here and talking shit, just shows your weakness as a fan for your team. Your scared! and you should be.
April 7, 2009
#104 BDG said . . .Urlacher FTW-Yes, every QB is a system QB. However most QB's have the intelligence to change and be successful in different offenses. This guy? His way or he crys like a little bitch.
Turner understood that early on when he pulled his scholarship at Illinois. He discovered the guy was an immature egomaniac. A potential cancer in the locker room.
Shit even Shanahan could'nt control this big baby. Look at his TD-INT numbers in Denver (54 TD's-37 INT's).
Many of those INT's came in pressure situations which cost them the game.
And, once he has a bad game and the Chicage fans and press start ripping his ass, you watch, he'll run home crying to mama.
History is on my side.
As for Forte, I stand by my original comment.
April 7, 2009
#105 jdawg said . . .What's the difference between Culter and Grossman. 10 + teams wanted Cutler for their QB of the future and nobody wants Grossman as a backup even
April 7, 2009
#106 Dave said . . .I hate to feed the trolls but the knock on Forte is just a little over the top. I suspect that Dave is, in real life, Glenn Beck, and between fits of crying and trying to figure out if Obama is:
A) a Socialist;
B) a Facisit;
C) a Communist or:
D) all of the abovehe comes over here to share nuggets of wisdom like: "the one year wonder from Tulane".
Dave -- I'm looking into your eyes and I see the inside of the back of your head.
April 7, 2009
#107 Dave said . . .I think both papers went Bankrupt because nobody in Chicago can read.
Just look at the city. Bunch of homeless drunks and drug addicts roaming the streets. Rat infestation. What a dump.
You know come to think of it, I've seen both Baghdad and Chicago and I have to tell you, Baghdad has you beat.
April 7, 2009
#108 Dave said . . .jdawg- "D"
April 7, 2009
#109 jdawg said . . .Fresno,CA BEAR FAN- Do you mean "Care Bear Fan from Fresno"?
No way someone from Fresno knows anything about football.
Perhaps Barbies, but football? No way.
Go "Care Bear Fan".
April 7, 2009
#110 Murph said . . .oh snap!
April 7, 2009
#111 Dave said . . .Where the hell you from Dave? Baghdad?
Baghdad? Youve seen Baghdad? you have the nerve to trash Chicago? One of the cleanest, nicest, safest cities in the U.S.? You are a piece of &*#!....and ya dont know nuttin bout football!April 7, 2009
#112 Murph said . . .SMurph-No, I'm not from Baghdad. I said I've seen Baghdad. In fact been there twice.
How bout you fat guy? You been there?
Cleanest? Safest? Nicest? Whos the piece of $#!+ here.
Anybody who can claim that is obviously a moron.
As for not knowing football. I've been right about Chicago for years.
April 7, 2009
#113 Ben Dover said . . .Not real good at reading Dave? I wrote...Baghdad? Baghdad? Youve seen Baghdad? Not are your from Baghdad. And howd you know I'm fat?.......probably becase Im from da city?
And why were you in Baghdad? Fathering camel?April 7, 2009
#114 Phantom One said . . .Just gonna throw this out there but if you start an argument on a Bears blog when you're obviously a Packers fan you really have no life...(cough cough) DAVE (cough cough)
April 7, 2009
#115 Urlacher FTW said . . .Dave -
You have large blog muscles, and your IQ is questionable. When you summarily judge how a man will perform next year by erasing his performance in the year prior - you reveal your ignorance.
When you suggest that Bagdhad is better then Chicago, we need to break out the dictionary and define better. If better, you mean fewer restaurants, fewer museums, fewer parks, fewer colleges, fewer librarys, fewer beaches, and fewer skyscrapers that reflect man's greatness, then then yes, Baghdad is better.
Based on your definition, I hope one day sooner rather then later, Baghdad is as shitty as Chicago. Dumbass.
April 7, 2009
#116 Murph said . . .jdawg - Obama is a Socialist.. his declared party right? I mean that's the way I learned politics, you have your Republicans and your Socialists, most people call em Democrats I guess but , same thing really. :)
I love Da Bears, huge fan. I have lived in 8 states and been to 14; not saying I am an expert, but Chicago is neither the nicest, cleanest nor the dirtiest. San Diego is a beautiful city as is Honolulu; Chitown can't compete. I never knew what a panhandler was until I went to Chicago and there are streets and areas where I've been told not to even turn down so I don't think crime free and Chicago go too well together either.
April 7, 2009
#117 Phil from SATX said . . .Urlacher.....Im in Honolulu every year and Chicago compares very well with it, cept for the damn weather. San Diego I cant say, never been there. Chicago much cleaner than New York, LA, and Miami, was in SF last fall and it had gotten dirtier but a nice city too. Chicago is the cleanest of the big old school US cities, many out of towners agree. Since there is no way to prove....we will just say it is a hell of a nice city....unlike that camel breeder Dave sayin otherwise. So back to "GO Bears" go Cutler, JA get us a receiver, and Lovie call some decent defenses this year!!!!
April 7, 2009
#118 do said . . .Here in Military City USA we know the reason most people are in Baghdad are because they are in the military.
Dave, if you were there with the military, I salute you and I'd guess most of my blogmates would as well. We have many military contributors here. I respect you and appreciate you regardless of your team affiliation.
If you were there as a contractor, then you probably reside in the bloodsucking maggot camp, and I would say, GIVES US BACK THE MONEY YOU STOLE.
But I suspect it's the former, so I salute you, brother!
April 7, 2009
#119 Dave said . . .Just read a mock draft that had us taking DT Demonte Bolden from Tennessee on day 2. What would you guys think about us taking him? I played against him in high school so it would be 2 guys on da bears that I have played against in high school so that would be pretty cool.
April 7, 2009
#120 Dave said . . .SMurphe-Just serving the good ole US of A, but you would'nt know what thats like would you?
What do you do in Hawaii? Are you a body double for a Save the Whale photo shoot?
Phantom One-Perhap you sould go over there. If a the greatness of a city is judged by how many buildings parks, museum it has, then great.
City parks tend to be havens for the homeless, drug addicts, prostitutes.
Museums? Who care about them.
Skyscraper with all there empty floor space are great illustration of how great we are.
As for your beaches. Come on, Lake Michigan? That sewage pit.
Face it, Chicago is a real shit hole. Look I understand your stuck there, but come on.
April 7, 2009
#121 Kidron Music said . . .Phil from SATX-I'm not a contractor, but I will tell you when you insult one of them, you insult us as well. We consider them one of us.
Many contractors provide services and do jobs that are vital to our survival. Without them we would have been cut off.
So before you speak ill of them, perhaps you should get off your ass and find out what they actually do.
April 7, 2009
#122 Babootycall said . . .To get back to football...
ESPN is indeed running with the worthless Slezak article. But what I found interesting was a paragraph or two lower, where the talk about Chad Johnson.
They say he is available for a second round pick. I say, deal. I would give up the #49 for a legitimate #1 WR that could contribute right away. If we make this trade, we're gunning for the Super Bowl. We would have a shot to make it, and be scary.
April 7, 2009
#123 Kidron Music said . . .Dave's just sour cuz he's never seen a pussy before....except for maybe creeping on some poor sleeping chic. All that pent up sexual frustration led to ViQueen Dave to roll to beautiful and culturally illustrious Baghdad to mate with members of a species more comparable to his own intelligence, camels (such as this one: http://www.gondwanaland.com/mlog/files/muhammad-camel.jpg). Over there he learned their beautiful and lyrically astounding language that includes such words as "woopy" and "suck asses"... Clearly Dave was right, how could Chicago ever even begin to compare...
April 7, 2009
#124 Murph said . . .Dave, thanks for your service. It takes the bravest of our men and women to do what you do.
Do you have any logical football opinions? What team do you support? Can you please talk about football more and try to start less personal arguments?
April 7, 2009
#125 Murph said . . .Yeah Dave I second that, if you are serving in the military, I thank you for your service and your sacrifice!! So I'll allow you to call me all the names you want and absorb all the personal insults you can muster. Out of respect for that service, Im done except if you want to talk football, and Ill leave it at that.
April 7, 2009
#126 Phantom One said . . .Hey Kid.....Ocho Cinco's performance seems to be on the decline, do you think he is worth a second round pick? Or maybe we should just grab the best available receiver and get many productive years out of him. Its looking like he aint the man he was a few years back!
April 7, 2009
#127 Dave said . . .Dave -
You are one of many on this site, who have been to Baghdad. And what do you do for an encore, bash one of the greatest cities man has ever built?
Way to honor yourself, jackass.
April 7, 2009
#128 Kidron Music said . . .Kidron Music- More a fan of the sport and not a team.
As for talking football? OK, Chicago Bears suck!
How's that?
If I've seen a pussy, at least now I know what one sounds like. babootycall.
Babootycall? Isn't that sound pigs make just before they shit?
April 7, 2009
#129 Phil from SATX said . . .Honestly, I think that had a lot to with Ryan Fitzpatrick throwing passes instead of Carson Palmer, and even after Fitzpatrick got a little more comfortable, he clearly was looking for TJ Hooshyourmamma more often than he was looking for Chad. Plus, Chad had a crazy offseason and probably didn't come into the year focused and in shape.
I'm not saying Chad hasn't declined, I'm just saying I think he is a good value right now. He is available for just a second round pick, and I think he still has a few years as a #1 receiver left in him. Especially with Cutler throwing the ball.
April 7, 2009
#130 Dave said . . .Dave, we're cutting you some slack, but don't tell me when I insult contractors I'm insulting you too. I don't care if you think of them as you - they're not you. They're over there for money - nothing wrong with that, but they are NOT the same as our military, their motives are different. I was trying to be a little funny there, I'm sure there are many great guys acting as contractors, and the real slam on them goes to the people who are directing their companies and who are ripping off the military and taxpayers. I'm sure you may have read some about this.
But while I gladly salute you and the rest of the military who have served over there, I DON'T have to salute the contractors who are over there for a paycheck.
April 7, 2009
#131 jdawg said . . .Phantom One-Greatest City? Do you mean greatest mistake?
April 7, 2009
#132 Phil from SATX said . . .man -- I feel like I've wandered into a blog for the CW network.
OK Dave, we get it -- you no like Bears. And if you're going to throw insults around please try and not be so dull about it.
Anyway, how old is 85? Maybe we sign him and send him to the shooting range with Olin.
April 7, 2009
#133 Dave said . . .Chad Johnson for a 2nd rounder??? Are you kidding me???
Git 'er dun!!!!! NOW!!!!!
Even Dave will be forced to become a fan once we get TJ to add to JC, MF, GO, DH and OP!!! How could he not???
Chad Johnson to the Chicago Bears for the Second Round pick!!!
April 7, 2009
#134 Murph said . . .Phil from SATX-Perhaps those companies should do it for nothing.
Perhaps pay the high cost for each contractor in theater out of there own pockets.
Heck, we should all serve over there for nothing. We all know that our government will take care of us when we get home.
You're right, these companies that provide these services that keep our service folk alive so we can all come home to a warm welcome are a bunch of bloodsuckers.
In fact, any civilian who worked to support a war effort should have there contributions erased from the history books because they and the companies they work for are a bunch of bloodsuckers.
If only we could find people like Phil from SATX to serve, we could save a whole lot of money.
April 7, 2009
#135 Dave said . . .Ocho Cinco is heading into his 9th season this year, not sure he is worth a second. When hes good, he is really good!! Is he still that player?
April 7, 2009
#136 Murph said . . .CJ in Chicago is perfect. Like Pace, he's washed up to. They'll be perfect together.
I can wait:
Cutler over throws CJ.
CJ rips Cutler.
Cutler crys to mommy.It's perfect.
April 7, 2009
#137 Z said . . .T Holt is one year older than Chad, with similar production. I say save the pick and go get Holt!!
April 7, 2009
#138 Z said . . .Dave this is a football blog. While your service is respected, honored and appreciated here, your lack of any intelligible football conversation or points is boring and growing old. Say something intelligent for a change, possibly even related to football. Many of us don't live in Chicago and still know that it is one of the best of the old school big cities around. If you are going to talk shit about non-football related things then why don't you tell us where you are from and what city that you live in now (since you are such a great judge of everything oh wise one). Lets see how your city stacks up. Let me guess you liked the Steelers last year right and the Giants before that. You don't favor any team at all? Wow they must really suck if your that ashamed of them. Lions fan maybe? It's ok. Maybe we should just ignore the trolls.
April 7, 2009
#139 O-Line wins games said . . .Dave you said something about football. Way to go. It wasn't intelligent but we knew you could do it. Keep trying and maybe something smart will accidentally pop out.
April 7, 2009
#140 Phil from SATX said . . .119 - First of all, Davey Boy, let me say that I was stationed at Balad Air Base and have been to Baghdad for many missions many times as a member of the US Armed Forces and Chicago while not the nicest, cleanest, or safest city in the world is a far better city than Baghdad. You know Baghdad is the worse city of the two; you were just dying to elicit a response and bring up your service.
Second, I hate and despise people like you who use their service to our country as some sort of leverage, claiming you are better than someone because they don't know what it's like to serve and "you don't know whats that like would you" comments are stupid and ignorant. Honestly, that comment pissed me the fuck off, who do you think you are? You think you are better than another American because of your service and that it is some sort of bulletproof vest or end all against a counterargument of your mindless chatter?
It is called SELFLESS SERVICE, not rub my service in other Americans faces.
Show some class, Dave.April 7, 2009
#141 Murph said . . .Dave, you are really twisted. The reason I brought up contractors in Baghdad is because you were either going to be in the military or over there as a contractor. Being in the military makes you worthy of my respect, automatically. Being a contractor who worked in Iraq solely for money, on the other hand, does not. That was the distinction I was trying to make. I don't know why I tried, it's obviously lost on you.
Back to the Bears!
I think Chad Johnson is a higher caliber receiver than Torry Holt, isn't he?
April 7, 2009
#142 Murph said . . .OLine, I most definitely thank you for your service and your sacrifice. I also appreciate your comments and the classy way you give your opinions. All other vets on the blog, I personally thank you too!!!
April 7, 2009
#143 Dave said . . .Phil their production is very similar, take your pick.
April 7, 2009
#144 Z said . . .Z-I like how you guys get personal with those whom aren't Bear fans, yet when someone throws it back, you cry like a bitch.
"This is a football blog" Who cares?
Have you been to Chicago? I'll bet not.
April 7, 2009
#145 Phil from SATX said . . .I second that Murph. I am honored to talk Bears with the brave, selfless people that put themselves in harms way and sacrificed for our freedoms.
April 7, 2009
#146 Phil from SATX said . . .Can we formulate any opinions as to why Torry Holt is still available? Has his agent been negotiating with teams and not getting anywhere because he wants too much or too long of a contract? Otherwise I don't get it. Unrestricted FA right?
April 7, 2009
#147 Kidron Music said . . .And it's time to raise your hands, vets on the blog! Who are you all? I know Duff Diggler is one, so is my friend Bill from SATX. Isn't Ram from SA one too?
Come out of the woodwork, ya'll!! (that's a little Texan thrown in for ya)
April 7, 2009
#148 O-Line wins games said . . .O-Line wins games, that was a great comment. I do appreciate all service and all the men and women past and present that contribute to my freedom.
But the ones that keep it classy, and don't use it as a tool to excuse their classless behavior... they are the men and women that I respect most of all.
Well said.
Now, back to football, which is supposedly why we are all here...
I think Chad Johnson has more in the tank than Holt. (speaking of Tank, the Bengals just signed him) and would make us a scarier offense. But if we can sign Holt, and draft a good player with the #2, then I would be ecstatic about that.
I just worry that the Bears are relying on Earl Bennet to be much improved, Hester to be improved, and they think we are good for this year.
I look at our aging defensive vets and I worry about this window closing. I think that if we can really load up with a legitimate #1 WR, than we have a shot to go all the way this year.
April 7, 2009
#149 MattIsMyForte said . . .I still like Plax, but understand why others on here wouldn't. Still no Ocho Cinco for me.
I read that Cutler reached out to Plax to try and bring him to Bears, so we'll see what happens.
Maybe he just doesn't like cops? Great WR though.
April 7, 2009
#150 Urlacher FTW said . . .Dave- Lick a stick. Your self serving comments are getting old. Yet, I don't blame you. I'd be a bitter SOB too if I had to come back from that shithole only to return to Detroilet. "I'm just a fan of the sport" ...with nothing better to do than visit FAN websites and try to start arguements with strangers. Get a life. Piss Off.
April 7, 2009
#151 Dave said . . .Holt has all but openly refused to play in Chicago even after Culter signed. Due somewhat, so I've read, to the poor field conditions and inclimate weather.
Ocho Cinqo for a 2nd rounder hmm that's a pretty fair deal, I'd try to get back alater pick somehow... maybe CJ and a 5th round pick for our 2nd and Rasheed Davis. That way they get their 2nd round and we still have later round options for all the Defensive help we need.
April 7, 2009
#152 Z said . . .O-Line wins games-I don't expect nor desire anything from anybody you pussy fly boy.
Where the fuck did you get my comments as thinking I was better then anybody.
My service was and is selfless and I don't really give a shit what you think.
The fat boy who said some shit about me being there is what started it.
So for someone who flew in and out an airbase that was more like a resort. Go to hell.
April 7, 2009
#153 O-Line wins games said . . .I lived there for 13 years and have been back to visit 4 times since then. How many times can you be wrong? We have plenty of non-Bears fans come on here and there have been great debates but, "You suck, Bears suck, you swallow" over and over just wastes everybody's time.
To show you actually know what your talking about why don't you tell us who you think the Bears should sign/draft at WR/O-line. Do you think Orton was great/our best scenario at QB? Did we pay too much for Cutler? What about Forte do you think makes him a one hit wonder? How would you improve the team? You know, facts or analysis supporting your statements. Anything? Or even with All-Pros at every position would we still suck? Cause Chicago sucks so much right. Why your obssession with the Bears? Do you do this with every team? Are you a closet fan that is angry we haven't been to the playoffs that last two years? We understand.
April 7, 2009
#154 Phil from SATX said . . .Oh, yeah. I know Lovie hates Brandon Lloyd, and this is probably the reason that he isn't signed yet, but get over it Lovie. This seems like Mark Bradley all over again. Turner needs to put a word in, again, for his Illini guy and get a deal done.
I thought he was our best WR last year when healthy and he actually made some nice plays. He might have some issues, but as everyone knows we need WRs.
April 7, 2009
#155 BearsTransplant said . . .How do we know the fat boy's really fat? That actually was really kind of funny.
"The fat boy... started it"
Did I miss the part where we post pictures of ourselves?
Some call me...
fat boy
April 7, 2009
#156 The Ghost of Halas said . . .As long as we're stirring the pot:
WHITE SOX RULE! WOOO!
April 7, 2009
#157 Z said . . .Didn't Holt's agent come out and say he had NO interest in being a Bear...even after the Cutler trade? If he doesn't want to be here, I don't want him to be here.
Chad Johnson would be fine. I'd haggle, though. A 2nd rounder seems high for Johnson, who is probably passed his prime and also a loud-mouth trouble maker.
Dave made this an exciting day! I almost forgot this was a football blog.
April 7, 2009
#158 Z said . . .Agreed O-line. Beggars can't be choosers and right now when it comes to the WR position, we are beggars. Next year we should be a much more attractive place for FA WR's to come play but this year we need to get as many as we can, question marks and all, and let them duke it out.
April 7, 2009
#159 The Ghost of Halas said . . .So Dave, the contractors are the same as you but the people giving you air support and intel are shit huh? You are one facked up Detroit Lions fan.
April 7, 2009
#160 The Ghost of Halas said . . .Oh, he's a Lions fan. That explains it.
April 7, 2009
#161 O-Line wins games said . . .Haha. I've never seen Phil get so aggitated.
Don't worry, pal. We're all behind you.
April 7, 2009
#162 Kidron Music said . . .151 - Dave, I am not going to come down to your level, because I am better than that. You obviously are not which to me is sad.
So this is the last comment I will make to you, because I do not want to go back and forth with an uneducated ignorant child.
I was in the Army, so I am not a "pussy fly boy". I was there for the initial invasion in 2003, so it was not a resort. So stop making so many fucking assumptions about everyone on here who you know nothing about.
April 7, 2009
#163 The Ghost of Halas said . . .Yeah, I have also read that Holt has no interest in playing here. And it had nothing to do with our QB's, much more to do with playing on grass in bad weather.
I can't blame him, he can probably prolong his career by a year or two by playing on turf in a dome.
I really wanted to sign Terrell Owens, I figured we could sign him to a one or two year deal. He's usually great in his first year, and doesn't cause any trouble till the end of his second. Now that we have Cutler, I can't imagine how excited I would be if he were throwing to Owens.
But, since Holt doesn't want to play here, and Owens went the way of the Buffalo, that leaves us with Braylon Edwards, Plax, and Chad.
I don't think we have what it takes for Braylon. They want at least a first from what I heard.
I think Plax is the best receiver available, but I don't think the Bears want someone of his negative reputation, and I worry about him missing games for Jail time and suspension.
Then there's Chad. I'm not sure a second round WR will be able to step in and be our #1 right away. The odds are slim. But Chad, who is available for a 2nd rounder, probably could. So, I'm all for it. He has enough left in the tank to be our #1 for 2 years. That should be enough time for us to find another option. Either through our second round pick next year, trade or free agency. Or, player development... If Hester can't be a #1 in two years, then he should probably be cut. Because odds are he won't remember how to return kicks by then.
April 7, 2009
#164 Fresno,CA BEAR FAN said . . .Talking about being in the Army...
I missed Gale Sayer's entire career and the best years of the Butkus defense thanks to Viet Nam. I'm still bitter about it.
April 7, 2009
#165 Viva said . . .DAVE...your funny "CARE BEAR FAN" only retard could come up with that....but where is all this hatred coming from? why so serious? are just jealous of the fact that the Bears are the elite team in the NFC north now? chicago is a great city with great tradition....you got problems Dave! your weak inside and everyone here knows it....you hide behind a computer screen and keyboard talking all that hotshit but the fact is your probaly some nerdy ass pedaphile who is mad that the bears are the top dogs in the NFC now.....one phrase GO FUCK YOURSELF!
P.S. tell your mother I be home for dinnerApril 7, 2009
#166 Phantom One said . . .Dave -
I am a grunt officer in the Marines, and tommorow marks the 6th anniversary of us going into Baghdad.
Semper Fi!
Now quit being a douchebag! This is a football blog.
April 7, 2009
#167 Kidron Music said . . .I like Matt Jones. I think he can make plays - if he can remove head from ass. Big if, and big upside.
He will come much cheaper then PLAX, Ocho, or Holt, and will play like he has something to prove. Although, he may be suspended for at least three games at the begining of the season. More time to learn the playbook...
April 7, 2009
#168 Babootycall said . . .Matt Jones...
I remember when he was in the draft everybody made such a big deal out of what an amazing athlete he was...
And since then, the only thing I have really heard is what an amazing asshole he is...
I haven't seen him produce enough for me to consider him a solution, especially if he will automatically miss games with a suspension. I'd probably rather resign Brandon Lloyd. At least he's a deuche who already knows our playbook.
April 7, 2009
#169 Foxtrot Tango Packers said . . .I'll be home for dinner as well. Thanks.
April 7, 2009
#170 minnie mad dog said . . .Hey Dave, why dont you conversate with one of your own, i also have been to Baghdad, Afghanistan, among many other places, many days spent in the bravo mike 36 area too.
And no, not as a contractor.All those days spent away from my Wife, new baby, and anything else you or i might love... my city, my team, and my people back home, have kept my faith driven.
I Love Chicago. and i have been everywhere, and while i probably dont even remotely like where you are from, i'm not going to talk trash on it.
yes, the Bears are not always the best team statistically, but i dont come to your house and piss in your bed, or disrespect you.
do me and everyone else on this board a solid, and keep it to football.
Many of your comments further aggravate me to insite spiteful comments, but i digress, and again, ask you to refrain from personal comments against people trying to talk about football.
you dont like Chicago? you dont like the Bears? great! go to a site and talk about a team you do like.
Phil... I hate Contractors. some are good, but i pretty much hate 'em.
Back to Football
April 7, 2009
#171 animal said . . .I read this site always, but rarely comment.
"Dave" is a person who just needs to talk and badly needs attention. And he is working every topic to get us Bears fans going. Clearly, he knows nothing about f'ball and less about the Bears.1. Bringing up Iraq and even 'Nam (my era) is just cheap tricks.
2. Shitting on Chicago is just asking for response. I have lived in Philly, Wash. DC, Oregon, London (England), Paris (France), and other places besides Minneapolis where I now live. Chicago is among the best large cities in the world. Period.
We should not feed "Dave's" needs by responding. He can talk to a bar tender or, better, seek profesional counselling. He obviously needs that.
But the best way for Bears fans to deal with
"Dave", in my opinion, is to totally ignore him. As hard as that may be.Remember, this is the net. "Dave" could easily be a 14 year old, institutionalized sex offender. Wouldn't suprise me, either.
April 8, 2009
#172 Dave said . . .Hey, at least one team isn't worried about Sheriff Goodell, cleaning up their image, or low character guys.
First they lead the league in player arrests.
Then, the sign Ced "Blood-Alcohol Level" Benson
Now this
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4050400April 8, 2009
#173 Dave said . . .Holt has no interest in being a Bear because, as Mushin once said, Chicago is where receivers go to die.
Doesn't matter who's slinging the rock. No good receiver will ever go there.
Maybe that coke head from Jacksonville will fit in.
April 8, 2009
#174 Max said . . .minnie mutt-I like how all you guys talk shit to me about being on this site, yet you bastards are on here all day.
I haven't visited this site in over a year, yet when I checked today, I see all the same names from before.
Talk about nothing to do?
April 8, 2009
#175 Dave said . . .Jesus... I lose internet for like 3 days and all hell breaks loose on here. Dave has been a naysayer on this Blog for quite awhile. Ya get used to it.
In other news, wait there is no other news. We have not yet signed a receiver or a decent safety. Do we know what Lloyd's status is? Where is ESPN's useless writers when you need them to do some real reporting?
Lloyd, Drew Bennett, D.J. Hackett, Lance Moore, anybody...
Where is David Ball at? Is he still on our practice squad? I would take him. Im dieing here for some news.I miss Mike Brown also. Josh Bullocks video looks embarrassing. and Glenn Earl hasnt played in two years. Im worried our defense could actually be worse.
The only good thing is that I do not have to wake up at 5 a.m. in Hawaii to watch the draft because I can wake up at 9 and still have to wait for the Bears second round pick.
Somebody tell me something of interest... please
April 8, 2009
#176 Grubowski said . . .minnie mutt-how do you go from living in all those other cities to living in Minneapolis?
Things must be bad.
April 8, 2009
#177 The Ghost of Halas said . . .Every place needs a villian. Too bad this one isn't entertaining or interesting.
Question to anyone who followed the Saints. Is Lance Moore legit or just a product of Drew Brees? I figured he would be reasonably priced.April 8, 2009
#178 Z said . . .But you see, Dave, we love the Chicago Bears. That's why we come on here.
The fact that your life is so meaningless that you have to come onto a blog for a team you hate into an evironment full of people who despise you is really quite sad. As is the fact that you flaunt your service to this country in Iraq. We're on here to talk about our team. You're on here because your life is meaningless and the only pleasure you can derive is by annoying us.
Go fuck off and support your own team. Don't detract from ours.
April 8, 2009
#179 Z said . . .Oh one more morsel for the troll, "Doesn't matter who's slinging the rock", shows you probably don't even understand how football is played. Do you know anything at all about football? Because it takes an incredibly low football IQ to say something like that. Minneapolis is not a bad city just way too cold. Have you ever been to Chicago or Minneapolis? Do you have any credible knowledge about anything that you bring up? Amything? Why are you so scared to say where you are from or where you live? Grow a pair. It's just a blog. What's the worst that will happen?
April 8, 2009
#180 Idonije said . . .*Anything?
April 8, 2009
#181 Rancid said . . .Chad Johnson is an absolute beast and would be the perfect fit here. 6 staright 1000 yard seasons from 02-07 and he is available for a 2nd rounder? I don't think there is any chance Jerry will pull the trigger, because he doesn't want to seem like he is throwing away the future for a short run, but damn ocho-cinco would look good in a Bears jersey.
The 3 years where him and Palmer played a whole 16 game season, which by the way ocho-cinco hardly ever misses a game, he averaged 1400 yards and 8 td's! You telling me one bad year, with some one like Ryan Fitzgerald throwing to you takes your value down from 2 number 1's like Washington offered them last year to just a 2nd rounder?
Like I said I am sure this trade will have very little chance of happening, but it would be a bargain for us.
April 8, 2009
#182 Idonije said . . .Is this the Dave from a while ago who was a Patriots fan?
April 8, 2009
#183 The Ghost of Halas said . . .I kept telling myself to not even discuss or read this dave character's rambling, but I couldn't resist.
Dave did you just post on here about 20 times and then say some people have no life or nothing to do for posting on here? They are posting on here because they follow and enjoy everything Chicago Bears. You are on here because you have no friends/life and our desperate for attention, I feel sorry for you.
Just for you Dave...
http://www.amazon.com/How-Start-Conversation-Make-Friends/dp/0684868016
April 8, 2009
#184 Dave said . . .Love it, Idonije!
April 8, 2009
#185 Foxtrot Tango Packers said . . .By the way, you guys are right, I am a Lions fan and a very bitter loser. I am lonely guy, my boyfriend just dumped me and I needed some attention. I was never in the military and have never been to Baghdad. My only talent is taking it in the ass and my boyfriend even said I sucked at that. I'm just a lonely pathetic bitch.
April 8, 2009
#186 Anonymous said . . .Well "dave" they always say, step 1, is admitting you have a problem.
Chad Johnson for a second rounder over Marvin Harrison FA pickup?
or
That Matt Jones character, i dont know much about him, but isn't he a bigger guy?April 8, 2009
#187 Z said . . .All they want for Chad is a 2 rounder?
I say go get him.
April 8, 2009
#188 The Ghost of Halas said . . .A 2nd rounder for Ocho= all day
April 8, 2009
#189 Dave said . . .I disagree. I think a 2nd Rounder is too expensive. If the Bears trade that away then they won't make a single move on day one. I don't think Johnson is worth that.
Does anyone know what kind of locker room guy he is? I'm wary of cancer. Character is one thing, but too much of it can be determental.
April 8, 2009
#190 Foxtrot Tango Packers said . . .you might have seen my boyfreind on here, his name was john. he loved the packers as much as I love taking it in the ass.
April 8, 2009
#191 Z said . . .i think DJ hackett might be our best bet, he's only been in the league since 04. and is definitely the least amount of trouble.
I think that CJ is too much a liability, and giving away our 2nd rounder ?
obviously i'm kinda new to this blog, but i've been watching all the blogs for months now, and it seems to me, every FA or possible FA this season, the vast majority of Bears fans went "get him, get him! Angelo, you're a moron!"
with: Peppers, Haynesworth, T.O., Boldin, etc. (not that they arent good players in their own right)had our front office made the moves we fans had requested, i wouldnt even be able to name the players on the Bears, and i'm willing to bet we'd suck this year. too many stars, and not enough team players we would look very similar to the Cowboys, what with 13 Pro Bowlers, and no playoffs this year... or maybe i'm just old school in thought.
April 8, 2009
#192 zisk said . . .Is Dave related to Emmit Smith? Have you ever heard Emmit when he was on Sunday NFL countdown? If you are sleep deprivated or smoke pot, some of these are funny or sad.
http://walterfootball.com/emmitt.phpApril 8, 2009
#193 zisk said . . .I don't think dave has ever worked with one of the contracters, I've spent the better part of two years doing better work on the same jobs for less money. The blackhawks have a torque check 9-11 flight hours after they come back from the civilians at reset we usualy spend twice as much time fixing their fuckups than we do on the inspections. I call bullshit on you having ever been in the military and if you have then fuck you for making the rest of us look bad.
April 8, 2009
#194 Murph said . . .Oh and I wouldn't expect him to tell us where he's from his teachers and his mommy have always told him not to say where he lives so the pedophiles won't molest him. If dave's mommy is reading can you please get him some coloring books so he can do something productive.
April 8, 2009
#195 Murph said . . .No one can make the rest of you look bad Zisk. I woke up today and thought it might have settled down.....lets have some Bear news today.Its been quiet too long.
April 8, 2009
#196 Foxtrot Tango Packers said . . .Z Thats a great link . Im still laughing. I didnt know there were so many "Emmitisms" Hard to believe these guys spent years in college, or got into college.
April 8, 2009
#197 Z said . . .Clearly the person posting here who implies Dave is gay, is gay themselves.
Let Dave have his say. He really is a good guy and know mor eabout football then any of us.
Beside, truth be known, i think the Bears made a mistake by trading all there number 1 away.
The defense is getting really old. I'm worried.
I think Dave may be correct when he said Cutler is an egomaniac and could become a problem in the locker room.
I don't know guys. I think we may need to rethink this.
April 8, 2009
#198 Foxtrot Tango Packers said . . .And here is what they thought (Some are ridiculous and they will be long gone)
I am more interested in what you think:
Rd 2Percy Harvin, WR, Florida
Larry English, DE, Northern Illinois
Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina
Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers
Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland
Eben Britton, OT, Arizona
Phillip Loadholt, OT, Oklahoma
Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio St.
Juaquin Iglesias, WR, Oklahoma
Rashad Johnson, FS, Alabama
Louis Murphy, WR, Florida
Max Unger, C, Oregon
Louis Delmas, FS, Western Michigan
Paul Kruger, DE, Utah
Victor Harris, CB, VT
William Beatty, OT, UCONN
Mike Mickens, CB, Cincy
Mike Wallace, WR/KR, Mississippi
Sean Smith, CB/S, Utah
JARRON GILBERT, DE, San Jose St
DARIUS BUTLER, CB, CONNECTICUT
Herman Johnson, OG, LSU
D. J. Moore, CB, Vanderbilt
Derrick Williams, WR, Penn St.
Patrick Chung, S, Oregon
Rd 3Alex Magee, DT, Purdue
Kyle Moore, DE, USC
Trevor Canfield, OG, Cincinnati
Aaron Kelly, WR, Clemson
CHIP VAUGHN, S, Wake Forest
Vance Walker, DT, Georgia Tech
RAMSES BARDEN, WR, CAL POLY
Brandon Williams, DE, Texas Tech
Derek Pegues, FS, Miss. St.
Coye Francies, CB, San Jose St
Rd 4Will Davis, DE, ILL
Coye Francies, CB, San Jose St
Nate Davis, QB, Ball St.
Zack Follett, OLB, California
AUSTIN COLLIE, WR, BYU
Derek Pegues, FS, Miss. St.
Darcel McBath, S, Texas Tech
Fenuki Tupou, OT, Oregon
LOUIS VASQUEZ, G, TEXAS TECH
Myron Pryor, DT, Kentucky
David Veikune, DE, Hawaii
Rd 5 earlyJohn Gill, DT, Northwestern
Nic Harris, LB, Oklahoma
Brian Hartline, WR, Ohio St
Herman Johnson, OG, LSU
TJ Lang, OT, Eastern Michigan
James Davis, RB, Clemson
Alex Boone, OT, Ohio St.
Rd 5 lateAndrew Gardner, OT, Georgia Tech
Derek Pegues, S, Mississippi St
Brandon Long, DE, Michigan St
Brandon Hughes, CB, Oregon St
Jason Williams, OLB, Western Illinois
Will Davis, DE, Illinois
Mark Parson, CB, Ohio
Rd 6Andy Kemp, G, Wisconsin
Orion Martin, DE, Va Tech
Rd 7Jeremiah Johnson, RB, Oregon St.
Kyle Link, OT, McNeese St.
Jonathan Casillas, OLB, Wisconsin
So sorry or your welcome.
April 8, 2009
#199 Z said . . .i dont know what happened, but i definitely did not post 196
April 9, 2009
#200 Z said . . .Someone just used your handle. People trying to be clever and failing. We used to have a big problem with it.
April 9, 2009
Cause 200 total yards is what Forte will average per game this year. Lynch got suspended for 3 games. Do I hear 4 for the Williams sisters?
April 9, 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.
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