I logged on DaSite this morning to the arousing headline, "New quarterback Cutler gaining firm grasp of Bears offense." This begs a second question: "What's he going to do tomorrow?"
I'm going to make it easy on Captain Cutler by providing a series of instructions that should make the transition seamless.
1. On second/third/fourth and short situations, Ron Turner is going to ask you to hand the football to your fullback. You should not do this. Ever.
2. Sometimes the receivers don't catch the ball, even when you throw it well. Especially Rashied Davis. I'm not sure what the other receivers will do because, other than Devin Hester, none of them have ever caught a pass in the league. Don't get down. We'll get you better ones in time.
3. When you see that same Mr. Hester running a go route downfield, throw the football. If he doesn't catch it, he'll draw a flag from a terrified corner/safety who has never seen a player run that fast. (On a similar note, Turner's going to want you to throw this dopey Hester screen all the time. You should not do this. Ever.)
4. Throw the ball to Greg Olsen all the time. He's a 90-catch talent coming off a 54-catch season and there's neither a linebacker nor a safety in the league that can cover him man-to-man. (Turner may require you throw an endzone fade to Mr. Olsen. You should not do this. Ever.)
5. This is going to be a strange experience for both of us, Jay. We're not used to having an elite-level quarterback and you're not used to playing outside the shadow of former quarterbacking glory. You're going to want to impress us. That's fine. But the most important thing to Chicago Bears fans is winning ballgames. 4,000 yards would be wonderful. Pro Bowls, perfecting ratings, all that stuff. Wonderful. But if you win ballgames, specifically the one at the end of the season, you become immortal in one of America's greatest cities. You stop paying for things. You open steak restaurants. If you win the one at the end of the season, you become Chicago Bears football.
Site Note: We're being told the transition to ChicagoNow will be happening soon.
#2 JAB said . . .First
May 7, 2009
#3 Rancid said . . .Check out the pics of Cutler in a Bears uniform. http://www.chicagobears.com/photos/index.asp?SECTION_ID=280
It's starting to feel real and not like a dream anymore. Screw baseball lets start the season right now. May pre-season sounds great to me.
May 7, 2009
#4 BearsTransplatn said . . .I'd like a vet presence (I'm thinking Toomer a bit lately) to give Cutler someone who is a seasoned pro at the position. I don't want them long term, just a year or two until our younguns can make it around
May 7, 2009
#5 JAB said . . .Drew Rosenhaus now has his own Twitter site. My favorite entry:
"Free agent QB Rex Grossman has been training hard on a daily basis and is looking forward to signing with a team in time for OTA's."
Bwa-ha-ha!
May 7, 2009
#6 AfroCelt said . . .I can't remember who keeps saying Matt Jones but I think I have to agree. Bring that coke fiend in here and let him produce in the red zone with G-Olsen. I don't think Amani "it's not a" Toomer will help this team at all. All he's going to do is keep a younger player from getting experience. He's an old player with little upside at this point. At least with Matt Jones you're getting a big young player with a lot of potential.
May 7, 2009
#7 BRH said . . .Love the post.
I don't know why, but I'm still more worried about our defensive backfield. Sure a shiny new reciever is nice, but aren't we a team that prides itself on a solid defense?
May 7, 2009
#8 Dave said . . .There's absolutely nothing wrong with trying the endzone fade to Olsen. The main reason it never worked was because Orton was terrible at making that throw. Olsen was in position to make the catch more often than not but the throw was never right. It could be a great option if Cutler can make time & position the ball right.
May 7, 2009
#9 Da Coach said . . .Hey Rex, don't worry. The Bears will be calling you when that fag Cuntler chokes and the fans start crying like the pussies they are.
May 7, 2009
#10 Da Coach said . . .Excellent post Jeff. I loved #1, god I hope we dont have to endure another season of that stupid play calling on short yardage downs, I still get nightmares of that Carolina game in the beginning of '08.
As for Grossman, he would not be a bad backup option for this team. The pressure is off him at this point he could be serviceable in that type of situation. If is he is not signed by end of June why not invite him to camp nothing to really lose.
May 7, 2009
#11 Urlacher FTW said . . .As for poster Dave who are you to classify any teams fanbase. Are you still upset Denver traded your boy Cutler its been almost 2 months now get over it.
May 7, 2009
#12 Rancid said . . .I like Matt Jones, have since the day they cut him. He is just too big and too fast to not take a shot on. It's not like it would cost us a lot at this point. No one is working him out and it is May, he would be cheap. At the very least he has good hands and would be an upgrade over Davis. I would feel better having a single true WR on the team that caught an NFL pass last year, which at this time we don't.
Toomer.. ehh I would rather have Bennett, Iglesias, or Rideau out there getting reps and getting beter than someone who has nothing left in the tank. Once Plax went out of the lineup, Toomer fell off the planet - in it's last 4 games including the playoff game the Giants didn't throw a single TD to a WR. Harrison and Toomer are being overlooked for the same reason that Favre should be, too old and would only retard the growth of a young player and not provide big numbers in the process.
May 7, 2009
#13 Urlacher FTW said . . .Ok. No one else likes Toomer. I still do. He's no #1, and I agree that IF Bennett or Iglesias can play a competent #2 then I don't want him either. The fact is, barring some trade we will not have a #1 WR this year. There are no #1 on the FA market. We will have a combo of #2's, slots, and unknown quantities. We don't have a #1. I love Hesters progression at WR and think he will get there and I for one am impressed that this coaching staff could see that and actually made a good move. BUT he's not a number one yet. So we don't have one. Hopefully we do after the start of the season but at this point I don't think we do.
May 7, 2009
#14 Urlacher FTW said . . .Actually I guess Jones isn't a true WR either. He was a college QB who just got stuck at WR because he was 6'6" 242 and ran a 4.4 40. We don't need another project at WR, I am officially off the Jones bandwagon, we may have to go with what we have :(
May 7, 2009
#15 Rancid said . . .Now this is strictly based on speculation from reading different sources.. but.
Larry on dasite said Iglesias is only being taught the outside receiver routes. Bennett learned them all, and Hester is the concensus no 1 outside WR.So to me that would mean our current wideout starters are:
1. Hester - Knox (stretch)
2. Iglesias - Rideaux (possesion)
3. Bennett - Davis/Kinder (slot)
Yes, Iknow the depth chart won't be decided until pre-season, just from what I read that's what I would expect it to look like.May 7, 2009
#16 Albert In Tucson said . . .I like Jones, think he's got talent, but the Bears get rid of issue guys, they don't take them on. If they draft them personally, they get a few extra chances before they get the boot. (Tank, Benson) but the latest version of the brain trust doesn't pick up guys with question marks. For that reason I don't see Jones happening.
May 7, 2009
#17 mikebdot said . . .Cut Tank Johnson and Cedric Benson for off-the-field issues and then go after a Matt Jones? The only potential HE has yet to realize is his next arrest. Puh-LEASE. BTW, when stupidity hits $100 a barrel I want the drilling rights to Dave's head.
May 7, 2009
#18 mikebdot said . . .Anybody interested in Marvin Harrison? If he didn't fall down every time he caught the ball or fumble it when he actually did run with it, I'd be very interested. I hate the man with a passion reserved for the likes of...well...Brett Favre, but he's almost the perfect guy to bring in and tutor Hester.
May 7, 2009
#19 Max said . . .Oh. Forget it.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/rumors/post/Marvin-Harrison-expected-to-retire-from-NFL?urn=nfl,161830
May 7, 2009
#20 Perno said . . .Honestly, I would settle for the Bears making an effort for any receiver...
May 7, 2009
#21 zmac said . . .I think the end zone fade to Olsen is fantastic. Jay - DO listen to Turner in that situation...thanks! The rest I agree with.
May 7, 2009
#22 Sarcastiholic said . . .Shouldnt they be developing a new offense... not teaching him the old offense that doesnt work?
May 7, 2009
#23 Urlacher FTW said . . .Agree with #20 - I would like to see how the fade works with a different QB throwing the ball.
And I have to believe that they will be making some adjustments/additions to the playbook based on Cutler.
May 7, 2009
#24 zmac said . . .If we are going to take a TE route out of the playbook I vote for removal of the TE screen where the TE stands behind Center waiting on the pass, yah that can go.
May 7, 2009
#25 Tenacious D said . . .#13 Urlacher: That is sarcasm right? Jones would be a perfect fit here. Who cares if he was converted. He is a solid receiver who played in Jax. Not exactly a place for receivers to put up big numbers, but he still put up 65 catches and 761 yards.
May 7, 2009
#26 O-Line wins games said . . .Isn't Jones looking at a league suspension for his latest coke arrest? That's why no one is in a rush to bring him in, just like Plaxico.
May 7, 2009
#27 NECutlerFan said . . .Brett Favre will stay retired, says he won't join Vikings.
Now please go away, Brett!! I'm all Favred out!!
May 7, 2009
#28 BDG said . . .Don't forget, Hester will be able to run down what Cutler throws. Brandon Marshall and Eddie Royal were products of Cutler's arm and precision. Having a running game, a defense and special teams will show just how elite Cutler truly is.
May 7, 2009
#29 jdawg said . . .I think we keep the TE fade also way too much potential there with Olsen. I also think the WR screen to Hester can be very effective if used OCCASIONALLY instead of 4x's a game. With Cutler's quick release and arm strength he can get the ball to Hester that much quicker so he can do something with it instead of having the defense on him as soon as he catches it. When I was watching Cutler throw on the Bears video that was the first thing I thought about. They can't use it so often though, have to have an element of surprise to it. Maybe Brandon Lloyd staying unsigned will be the best thing for us. We can give all the guys we have every chance to prove they can do it and if they can't we can sign him back for cheap and he knows the system. I just hope he stays unsigned. Booker too I guess as scary as that is. I don't understand the delay to sign another WR if they are going to. It seems like they should get them the play book and some throws from Cutler if it was going to happen, so now I'm doubting it.
May 7, 2009
#30 Da Coach said . . .lose the TE fade
keep the Bugs Bunny fade
May 7, 2009
#31 Phil from SATX said . . .Damn I was looking forward to seeing the Bears knock him around again twice a year!
May 7, 2009
#32 jeff said . . .Jeff - loved that post! Hilarious! And I too agree about killing the TE fade - that play seems to have the same probability of success as an onsides kick - maybe one out of four or five. It sounds simple but everything has to go just right and when the defender knows its coming he can disrupt it too easily.
What I may disagree on is the fullback hand-off - with our BRAND NEW OFFENSIVE LINE and HENRY MELTON or LANCE LOUIS carrying, might be a different thing altogether!
Tucson Albert, that was just a killer line! If you made that up you're a pure genius!
May 7, 2009
#33 Joseph said . . .notes on the fade:
1. you should never run it around the goal with a mobile quarterback.
2. you should only run it when the player on the outside has superior leaping ability or a significant height advantage.
3. we learn about jay cutler's touch but i'd prefer him dropping back, scrambling and firing the ball somewhere.
May 7, 2009
#34 BDG said . . .I can't wait to see what Forte is gonna do with a solid O-line and now Cutler can spread the opposing defenses. No more stacking the box.
Holy crap this is gonna be a fucking powerhouse offense!!
May 7, 2009
#35 BDG said . . .One reason to keep the fade with the mobile QB, just the slightest pump fake to the fade in the corner will open up the goal line for Cutler to Waltz on in. The point for me is with Cutler we keep EVERYTHING in the playbook. More looks harder to guess
May 7, 2009
#36 BDG said . . .We just don't have to run anything several times a game anymore because that's all they think our QB can handle. Cutler will demand better game calling from Turner.
May 7, 2009
#37 KentuckyBearsFan said . . .But I do agree Jeff most times around the goal it should be the scramble and fire play
May 7, 2009
#38 Foxtrot Tango Packers said . . .And the name of the restaurant shall be CUTLERHOUSE.
May 7, 2009
#39 Some kind of silly random name because it's one of the last days to pick a silly random name before said . . .I still really think Matt Jones is the way to go, knows routes, can catch the ball fairly well, didnt come from a high powered receiving offense per se.
he's a TE target at WR.
and he was last arrested for alcohol, which was in violation of probation, for a coke issue. so it wasn't cocaine, it was alcohol, and clearly we don't have a problem with drinkers in Chicago last i checked.do we sign him? i doubt it.
but he's one of the best options out there remaining oversAmani, Plax "jail time" Burress, or Marvin "one knee" Harrison.
and Dave, and Anon from last post... i just can't compete with your absolute knowledge of the game, your wisdom and inteligence continues to elude me. to so repetitiously call him Cuntler, and have nothing factual to back that up... i'm just floored at your level of game smarts, i really fucking hope you are a fan of someone in the division. so come game time, when you get smoked, you can shut the fuck up when you get stomped
May 7, 2009
#40 Windy City Packer Fan said . . .6. You will have a guy named Forte in the backfield who is a better back than you've ever played with in your life. Pull him aside the first day of camp, put your arm around him and just say, "Superbowl," because that's what the two of you can bring to Chicago together. Your arm will demand the defenses stop stacking the box against Forte. And his prowess will keep cornerbacks and cornerbacks honest. Buy Forte a Rolex. Spring for dinner for him. The two of you are going to be buddies -- good buddies -- for a long time.
7. Beat the Packers. Always. Twice a year. Save your best plays for Green Bay. Treat Packer Week like it's the Super Bowl two times a regular season. Because it is. You can even get into a shouting match with Aron Rodgers like you used to with that punk Philip Rivers for all I care. Beat the Pack into submission and say that it was all for those hard-working Grabowskis who live and die for Packer Week.
8. Get in your coaches ears right now and lobby for an No. 1 receiver. We know you've already tried to recruit Plax. That's what I'm talking about. Use whatever pull you have. Get them to trade for Boldin or sign Plax or something. Do this because you know that you're just a No. 1 reciever away from having an offense every bit as good as you had in Denver.
May 7, 2009
#41 BDG said . . .If I'm Ron Turner (which I am not, thank goodness), I'm sweating. This is a do or die year for him. I am on record from saying 'they fired the wrong Ron' in 2007 (thanks for noticing Shady, and recognizing that it was meant as a compliment to the work that Ron Rivera did with the defense, and a criticism of Ron Turner). I have heard many a Bear fan 'defend' the offensive play calling by saying that Turner calls the plays based upon the talent he has had to work with, in particular the QB behind center. Now the Bears have a pro bowl QB, so we will find out if the lack of offensive creativity is because of the talent on the field, or because of the play calling by RT.
It will be a fun year in the division. Let's start it up!
May 8, 2009
#42 BDG said . . .Windy City Packer Fan- I agree with your analysis of Turner and you couldn't be more right about the two Ron's. I think the whole staff save Dave Toub could be sweating it this year. There a some talented FA coaches out there (Cower,Shannahan,Gruden).If our Defense doesn't come back to and our offense doesn't take the expected step there's no telling who could go.
May 8, 2009
#43 Duff Diggler said . . .Windy City Packer Fan- I agree with your analysis of Turner and you couldn't be more right about the two Ron's. I think the whole staff save Dave Toub could be sweating it this year. There a some talented FA coaches out there (Cower,Shannahan,Gruden).If our Defense doesn't come back to and our offense doesn't take the expected step there's no telling who could go.
May 8, 2009
#44 Phantom One said . . .Do some push-ups BDG.
Hey, do u guys realize that this move may spell the end to the infamous double-post....
....unless someone is just a smart ass
May 8, 2009
#45 Windy City Packer Fan said . . .I am not a Ron Turner fan, but he has demonstrated in two occasions that he can be an effective coordinator with strong QB play. (Once back in 90 something with Eric Kramer at the helm, and again in 06 when Rex was playing well).
He establishes the run, and spreads the ball around the field very well. I expect great things from him this year.
I think Dave Taub has earned a promotion, and if Turner fails, I would like to see Taub take over. He has the imagination to dominate, and certainly exploits mismatches very well.
May 8, 2009
#46 Dave said . . .BDG, you are correct about Toub...and Angelo's moves have paid off in special teams. The Bears have taken guys that have a tremendous upside...if they can produce; as is evidenced by Devin Hester. With Lovie taking over the defense, I expect them to have a better showing this year than they did in the last couple of years. If Turner's offense steps it up, your Bears are a legit contender for the division title. With the absence of a QB in Minnesota, the NFC north should be won by one of the teams on Lake Michigan.
For those of you that appreciate analysis from another fan about their team...I am going on record as saying that Dom Capers is the Pack's best off-season move. His best success as come as a coordinator. Some guys are better coordinators than they are head coaches. I am looking forward to; and hoping that the Bears/Packers games this year mean something, and are well played games all the way around.
May 8, 2009
#47 Foxtrot Tango Packers said . . .Im sorry everyone for being a douchebag. Deep down inside my true colors are blue and orange. But im so gay that im drawn to the purple and the hard sharp horns, its so addicting. sorry people i just cant help myself. When I see those horns and that purple viking helmet... i get all ancy in my pancy!
May 8, 2009
#48 Windy City Packer Fan said . . .Packer Fan, from one Bears fan to a Packer fan, the Bears/Packers games ALWAYS mean something
May 8, 2009
#49 jeff said . . .Agreed Foxtrot...I meant in the realm of NFL playoffs and the rest of the 30 franchises that think their teams mean something...when we all know there are only two real teams in this league...and they are both in the midwest between Door County and Kankakee.
May 8, 2009
#50 The Ghost of Halas said . . .the name of the restaurant shall be...
PRIME CUTLERS
May 8, 2009
#51 BDG said . . .Sigh.
No, guys! Rex Grossman is a thing of the past. He is gone. He will not make a good backup because the offense will now be Cutler's offense. The Bears don't want him back. The fans don't want him back. Nobody likes him. He is destined to spend the summer as a free agent and will no doubt be scooped up around the Preseason.
Awesome post, Jeff! 100% correct!
P.S. Wouldn't you love to see the look on Dave's face when the Vikings sign Grossman?
May 8, 2009
#52 BDG said . . .Sadly Grossman would be at least as good as the other two
QB's they have in Minny. Absolutely no reason to bring him back here. Even if he does know the offense he has proven he can't consistently run it so it's time to permanently move on from him even if that means giving an unproven Caleb Hanie the # 2 role. It's pointless to use the roster spot and practice reps for Grossman anymore.May 8, 2009
#53 Duff Diggler said . . .Windy City Packer Fan- I agree that Capers was a very big hire for you guys. It's my hope that it will take you a while to get it together this year making your transition to the new D so that will give us the edge over the Pack, but I think it is a very big move in the right direction for G.B. which sucks quite frankly for us. I also think Raji was the best player G.B. could have possibly got in the draft considering the new D.I'm glad they didn't get Crabtree because I think he could be the next Fitzgerald but Raji fits better anyways. I think the North as a whole got a lot better this year and will prove to be one of the best divisions in football over the next 3-5 years. Detroit included. I'm not sold on Stafford but the rest of their draft was solid and I like the new coach there.
May 8, 2009
#54 Duff Diggler said . . .... unless someone is just a smart ass.
May 8, 2009
#55 Virginia said . . .... unless someone is just a smart ass.
May 8, 2009
#56 Duff Diggler said . . .Look, after all these years, you people still don't get me? I am way to cheap to go after Shanahan or Gruden or Cowher. A proven super bowl winning coach? Bwahahahaha! Lovie or Turner might be on some hot seat somewhere in some fan's utopia, but people, people, people. Have you not been paying attention, I'm more than OK with the mediocrity of the current regime. What do I care ... I'm flithy, ugly rich and I'm not sharing any more $$$ than I have to.
May 8, 2009
#57 The Ghost of Halas said . . .funny, BDG. I don't remember allowing u to recover from those push-ups. btw, weren't u the one asking jeff to boot ppl imitating others???
May 8, 2009
#58 BDG said . . .Well done, Duff.
May 8, 2009
#59 Cbears said . . .I'm really confused on what the hell just happened there Duff you'll have to call me tomorrow and fill me in on the joke i guess.
May 8, 2009
#60 Foxtro Tango Packers said . . .Who ever uses the handle O line wins games is a smart man....
I would rate last years line as a 6.5/10. They did decent enough for Forte to have all the glory he did(even though some of it was on his god given skill).This year however, I feel the line is at least 8.5/10, and I'm close to giving it a 9. As a former lineman I'm excited to see the names Pace, Omiyale, Kreutz, Garza, and Williams protecting cutler. Overall this is group who can bring it, with solid depth on the bench, such as Kevin Shaffer, Josh Beekeman, and Lance Louis. For the record I would like to see Shaffer on the field because he is one mean motherfucker. You need a guy like that out there.
May 8, 2009
#61 JAB said . . .Proud owner of one new Bears Jersey
#6
should i just order the Superbowl patch now?
May 8, 2009
#62 MaddBearFan said . . .I'm just glad that we had a fan from another team come on here and not be a douchebag. Maybe things are finally going to change and ass clowns like Dave will be few and far between. It's nice to have a conversation with another teams fans as long as their not coming on here to talk shit.
This line is a huge improvement over last years without even playing a down. There's more depth, size, and best of all we're not relying on St. Clair to come in and start. Also, if Chris Williams falls on his face we have a capable veteran back-up to fill in until he figures it out.
I can't wait to see the improvement in the offense this year. I'm not going to even mention replacing Ron Turner until I see what Cutler can do with his offense. If Cutler fails then maybe lets bring it up, but until then I think we have to give him a chance with a good quarterback. As Phantom One said in post #44 "I am not a Ron Turner fan, but he has demonstrated in two occasions that he can be an effective coordinator with strong QB play." I agree completely with this. I really think we're going to have a strong offense this year, but it's the defense I really worry about.
May 8, 2009
#63 Duff Diggler said . . .The funny thing about this is the fact that Turner not only has a new quarterback to work with but he'll basically have to rewrite the "Pass Play" part of the playbook (since in the past, a downfield pass was no more than 20 yrds) and neither Turner or the WR's have had much experience in this new and uncharted wilderness (at least for the Bears anyway!) Hey Ron: You may have to extend the route lines on the pass play drawings a bit! I mean, go ahead and get a little "Crazy" and draw up a 25 yrd or even 30yrd long pass play. OMG! And don't worry about the extra chalk or ink usage Ron, management should be able to cover it with the savings from the Oxygen usage NOT needed by the defense since they may not have to play 45 minutes a game because of 3 and out...3 and out's!
Also the offense is going to have to be retrained into thinking that just because the quarterback was forced out of the pocket does NOT necessarily mean that the play is over. Stay with your assignments!!! Things may still happen now, unlike in the past!! This guy dos'nt have to stop and plant his right foot to throw the ball. He can do it on the run. So Matt and Greg, heads up guy's, you may see the ball coming your way on a late play a little more often this year.
Jay, this year is going to be a real learning experience for you, take advantage of the talent around you. You might not have the WR corp that you had out west, but you do have a damn good running back and tight ends to work with. And Jeff is exactly right about the the statistics thing. Looks great on paper. But it dos'nt mean shit unless there is a "W" after the equal sign.May 8, 2009
#64 46d said . . .I guess one thing about our OL i'm not sure of, is Garza. I seem to remember him making a ton of mistakes last year (and the year b4). I would rather our guards be Omiyale and Beekman. I thought Beekman did a great job last year. That being said, I don't know exactly which side i'd like him on. Either way i guess..... But for a scenario, here ya go....
LT Pace
LG Beekman
C Kruetz
RG Omiyale
RT WilliamsSchaffer, Garza, etc. for depth. I really feel as though Beekman needs as much xp as possible. With kruetz getting old (and clearly deteriorating), and garza getting ready to need rides to the doctor (instead of giving them to old ppl. remember that commercial???), Beekman will replace one of them. He needs the reps....
May 8, 2009
#65 Duff Diggler said . . .hilarious article today. Especially the part about the fullback.
May 8, 2009
#66 BDG said . . .anybody else see lebron james give urlacher his shoes after the game last night? weird...
May 8, 2009
#67 Phil from SATX said . . .Although he visited with the Jets earlier this week, free agent TE Michael Gaines said he’s leaning toward signing with the Bears.
This would really be a problem for Kellen. I know blocking TE is important and I know we have to have one but I'm afraid this would take Kellen Davis's spot if Gaines were to make the team.May 8, 2009
#68 JWilson said . . .Hey MaddBearFan, was that your first ever post? Excellent job! We have to remember that it was the same RT who had to sketch completely different plays for Rex Grossman - for him he was stretching the field every play (it seemed). Now you've got the best of Rex and Kyle combined, plus some - and the plus is the playmaking on the run, which really neither had. Kyle certainly more than Rex, but it was a Tallest Dwarf type comparison if the question is about mobility and playmaking on the run.
So, yes, we really will be able to answer the question of - was it RT or was it his tools. You'll never get me to call RT a great coordinator no matter what happens because I've seen way too much evidence of bad play calling, but to me his strength was always at bringing scheme, not individual intragame play calling - maybe with way better execution we won't be noticing bad play calls.
Duff, I'm totally with you on Garza - he stinks. Unfortunately so, now, does Kreutz. Let's not just assume Shaffer is a backup - some way to bring him in with the other guys would be great.
How great was it to sit on the sidelines of that sickening repeat of Brett and not even have to waste one brain cell on whether we should be in the running to take him? Ahhhh, the luxury of having
JAYCUTLERJAYCUTLERJAYCUTLERJAYCUTLERJAYCUTLERJAYCUTLERJAYCUTLERJAYCUTLERJAYCUTLERJAYCUTLER
#6 WITH A BULLET!!!
May 8, 2009
#69 Albert in Tucson said . . .Bears thinking about Toomer? Steve Wyche has the latest on the future of WRs Marvin Harrison and Amani Toomer.
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d810349b3/Thursday-s-Around-the-League
May 8, 2009
#70 Dave said . . .Thanks, Phil, but I cannot claim credit for originating the "drilling" line. It's one I heard several years ago. It just seemed soooo appropriate.
Matt Jones: 65 catches for 761 yards last year with J'Ville. Along with his prediliction to addiction, his yards-per-catch has gone from 15.7 in '06, to 13.2 in '07 to 11.7 last season. Last year's numbers look more like those of a tight end and not an inspiring treand. Speaking of which, da Bears are courting former Lion TE ,Michael Gaines. More of a blocker, I guess, but I wish they'd talk to a wideout. The lack of interest in Marvin Harrison is telling.Apparently, the tread is gone from that tire.
May 8, 2009
#71 Dave said . . .Now we know why Urlacher can't seem to keep a women. They're all tired of competing with his boyfriends.
I knew there was something strange about him.
May 8, 2009
#72 Dave said . . .Foxtro Tango Packers - I think you should order a change of tampons. Forget the S/B patch.
You sound like a big time fruit.
Jeff, you should rename this website "Real Housewives of the Chacago Bears"
May 8, 2009
#73 BDG said . . .Why are you dumbasses looking to the sloppy second of other teams to fill your need at receiver?
Tells me your scouting and coaching staff suck.
Every good receiver you had left, and every good receiver available won't go there.
Wonder why that is? Perhaps its because they know this team is overrated and will choke.
May 8, 2009
#74 BDG said . . .And a QB that would like nothing more than revenge on his former team won't come back to play for your team Dave because yeah he knows he's wasting time because it's your team is overrated.
May 8, 2009
#75 Dave said . . .Even though he would walk in day one as the starter and MUCH better than the TWO jokes you have on the roster
May 8, 2009
#76 Kevin in Wisco said . . .I could give a rats ass about that washed up pill popper Farve, dumbass.
My team has a QB who has delivered more S/B's in his short career then Chicagos whole sorry existance, even going back to that cheap prick Halas.
As for Cuntler, he'll continue the fine tradition of Chicago QB play.
I can see it now. Come mid season, Lovie will be standing the podium Monday morning saying, "Jay is our QB, Jay is our QB".
It'll be like Rexy all over again.
Poor bastards.
May 8, 2009
#77 BDG said . . .Dave,
Thank you! That's the biggest laugh I've had all day, and I needed it because I got up at 5:30.
However, Dave, I'd like to make a suggestion. Your schtick is becoming more predicatable and repetitive:
Take shots at Chicago's QB woes.
Proclaim Bears overrated.
Pimp the Vikings as if they've already won the division.
???
PROFIT!!!Try something new, Dave. Reach out. How about instead of just trolling a kickass Bears blog, you try to inject some intelligent discussion? How about you just go to a kickass Vikings blog? Oh, that's right, the Vikings don't have any kickass blogs. That sucks, Dave.
I'm tired and I have work to do, so you run along and play nice, Dave.
Later,
KevinP.S. Jeff, you should see about investing in an ignore option on the new site. ;-)
May 8, 2009
#78 Dave said . . .Well good At least I finally figured out who the fuck your team really is. When did you jump on the Pats band wagon. When they beat the Rams or were you actually a die hard when we kicked the living shit out of you in the S.B. By the way you like to hang around here spewing your shit I think possibly you are a die hard that can't get over the S.B. slaughter we gave you.
May 8, 2009
#79 BDG said . . .Kevin-Sorry to hear your boyfriend woke you so early.
First off, I'm not a Viking Fan. The Vikings suck almost as bad as the Bears.
Secondly, no one in Wisconsin is working, except maybe drug dealers and morticians.
However, if by chance you're not one of them, you should refund your salary because you suck big greasy ass.
Aside from that, go back to sleep queer.
May 8, 2009
#80 Kevin in Wisco said . . .That is really it isn't it Dave? You despised the Bears for that Ass whooping in the Super Bowl the Pats took so much that you started to become a Queens fan too. Your a piece of work.
May 8, 2009
#81 Foxtrot Tango Packers said . . .God, I can't wait for the season, or just training camp, to start. I hate the offseason.
May 8, 2009
#82 jdawg said . . .Dave, if what you said about your QB is true, playing your hand about being a Pats fan... is really too bad.
next time you beat the Bears in a super bowl, instead of getting raped, you can fucking talk... oh my god, you have just become the biggest douchebag to ever come across the internet
May 8, 2009
#83 Fresno,CA BEAR FAN said . . .Ah Dave, I guess we must have caught you between circular breathing exercises and your night gig, the coat check boy at the Mine shaft.
I feel we are plumbing the depths of your soul with these little tête-à-têtes. That's french for "head to head" but don't get yourself all worked up, its not that kind of head. And speaking of plumbing your depths, I expect they've been pretty well plumbed, and deeply, for that matter.
What gives rise to your need to blow air over your tonsils (figuratively speaking, of course) at this blog? It almost seems like you need a group hug, although I assume you prefer being hugged from behind.
Do tell. I can't relay how interested I am to hear your life's journey!
May 8, 2009
#84 mikebdot said . . .this guy Dave has some serious issues...A Bear fan must of fucked his wife or something cause he obviously has a hatred for our team and our beliefs....
May 8, 2009
#85 Dave said . . .Dave never got anything but contempt from his parents, this is why he goes to the internet to ask for punishment because that is what his sick/jaded sense of love is.
They make pills for this, Dave. They come in a chamber and discharge from a firearm. You should take two and call us in the morning.
May 8, 2009
#86 Dave said . . .Damn, I just read an article that minority youth on the streets of Chicago are being murdered at rate of more then two a day since the beginning of this year.
And all along you fuck heads have been telling me that Chicago is "the best of the modern day big cities".
You sorry bastards ought to be ashamed of yourselves.
Hey when did Cuntler get there and hit the streets?
GO STEELERS!
May 8, 2009
#87 The Ghost of Halas said . . .Week two motherfuckers and we'll see how good that drunk pussy Cuntler is.
You can try and dog me all you want. It doesn't matter.
We're going to come there and take over that dump stadium of yours and kick your sorry asses to the curb.
May 8, 2009
#88 Dave said . . .My God! He's another bandwagon Steelers fan...oh my.
Steelers fans are some of the dumbest in the league. Really, that explains so much! You guys know how Dave always comes here and throws insults in our faces? It's because he's got nothing. He knows nothing. Like most other Steelers fans, they like the Steelers because their the Steelers and they know very little about football, professional football, and especially about other teams.
It's sad really. Like a horse with a broken leg.
May 8, 2009
#89 Dave said . . .jdawg-My life story is rather interesting. Perhaps a little to technical for you to understand, so I won't get into it.
I did notice that you seem to be able to describe certian acts and positions that only someone with your orientation could describe.
May 8, 2009
#90 The Ghost of Halas said . . .I think George Halas used to shine Art Rooneys shoes.
Legend has it that George was supposed to be on the S.S Eastland, but couldn't get his head out of his ass to make it on time.
By the time he got there the boat capsized in the Chicago sewage ditch, I mean river, killing 845.
They say he overslept, but the head up his ass was more believeable.
Also, you have to watch your spelling here. Jeff will slap your peepee.
That would be they're, not their.
May 8, 2009
#91 jdawg said . . .You're such a NEAT guy, Dave!
May 8, 2009
#92 Mike Phipps said . . .OK -- a Steelers fan -- I get it.
May 8, 2009
#93 Babootycall said . . .It just boggles the mind why a Steeler fan would want to troll around the web looking for 'fights' instead of just focusing on his own team. Very strange. Some sort of psychosis there. The Steelers have been a great franchise and the Rooney's are an extremely impressive family who would, I'm sure, be embarassed to read the silly comments of this guy. But, really, can all of you stop with the juvenile, bigoted gay bashing. Grow up.
Sheesh.
May 8, 2009
#94 MaddBearFan said . . .Fresno, you were almost dead on. I was about to fuck Dave's wife when I found a very unpleasant surprise between her (its) legs...
May 8, 2009
#95 Ditka Forever said . . .Hey Phil, Thanks for the compliment. I've only posted a couple of times.I mostly read and learn from all of you and your deep intuitive thoughts and comments. (with just a couple of exceptions) I was a big Bears fan through the 70's and 80's but kinda drifted away for a few years. But did some coaching when my boy's were growing up and have renewed my interests these past 4 or 5 yrs. Been fun to watch.
My point was that Mr. Turner is gonna have to modify his playbook to take advantage of Mr.Cutler's talents. Another thought I had was he could go back in the archives and see what they used when Sid Kamp was QB. Might be able to clarify any confusion he might encounter. Then he could even ask Jay what he thinks would work for him. Oh wait...that's common sense...sorry, I lost my head for a minute .
I just hope that they give Jay enough slack in the leash to do a showmanship. Could make for some great football!May 8, 2009
#96 Droop said . . .Espn.com's Jeremy Schaap now reporting that Brett Favre is a gaping vagina that can't make up his mind.
May 8, 2009
#97 jdawg said . . .DickheadDave gets so emotional he reminds me of my BITCH. You need stick with what your best at, smokin poles now go get my money faggot.
May 8, 2009
#98 Duff Diggler said . . .actually, some of my best friends play for the other team, so-to-speak.
I think Dave reminds some of us of the bratty 13-year-old who's trying to get attention, which is why he can be mildly annoying. Its also a bit of a puzzle as to why he's here, but the only one that can really answer that is Dave.
I will not respond to him from here on out.
May 8, 2009
#99 Reverend Dave said . . .BDG, haven't I always said that Steelers fans are the most annoying???
Dave, have you ever stopped to think about how pathetic it is to go on a football blog, based on a team other than your favorite (not to mention out of our division and conference), and talk shit to people you have never have, and won't ever meet??? What is the point? Do you get your jollies from our reactions? Are you just sitting at your house jerkin off in a towel to our rebuttals? Is your towel truly "terrible?"
Your team is coming off of a SB win. Why do you have so much animosity? Especially for a fan base that is nearly irrelevant to your interests? Was your abusive step-dad a bears fan, or what? Your persona makes no sense. There's something you are not telling us. But just so you know, we really don't give a shit.
Are you capable of intelligent dialogue? If so, please, engage us. If not, would you kindly fuck off?
May 8, 2009
#100 Shady said . . .Kevin - enjoyed the "Profit!!". hadnt thought about the gnomes in forever
May 8, 2009
#101 minnie mad dog said . . .Yeah, I was going to guess his daddy slapped him around a bit when he was a kid too. What he's doing is utterly and completely pathetic so really I just end up feeling sorry for him no matter what verbal diarrhea comes flowing out onto the keyboard. The douche just needs to find better things to do with his time other than talk shit to, like Duff said, people he doesn't know and will probably never meet. It's just sad, really.
Almost as sad as what's going on with monopoly man Childress and Mr. Wrangler these days. Maybe we can get Jarron Gilbert to pool slam Favre... "Deanna, get the skimmer! We got a black guy in the pool again!" then SLAM! Gilbert takes Favre out of his own misery, end of story.
May 8, 2009
#102 BDG said . . .Jeff. Hope that" steppin on up" don't disch "Dave" from our beloved site.
Why, you ask? Many Bears fans have gotten entertainment value from responding to Dave's blogs. (Well, there is not much else going on rite now).
When there is serious foo-ball news, Dave needs to quiet down. Or be shut off.
For the mean time.
Dave, you are a great person. You are an expert on foo-ball to be sure, and know all about the Bears as well as all other teams. We would guess that you are also a big stud, good looking, and cool with people of the opposite sex (whatever that is). We love you Dave. Please keep up your enlightened comments.
May 9, 2009
#103 The Ghost of Halas said . . .Report: If “Major Surgery” Isn’t Needed, Favre Will Play For Vikings
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4152783
At this point I'm pretty sure that it's going to happen so I just hope that it happens soon so the back and forth is over with. I think I'm in the minority here that thinks he greatly will improve the Vikings but I hope I'm wrong and at least it won't be the long term answer if I'm right.May 9, 2009
#104 Da Bearz said . . .I'm of the opinion that ESPN jumped the gun on that one. All these rumors and hubbub seems to be artificial. Childress did NOT go have dinner with Favre as ESPN reported. In fact, they just spoke today.
Bus Cook doesn't have any idea what's going on.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81039545&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true
The NFL is the best source of information, I think. ESPN is just absolutely unreliable on all aspects of football, and I assume other sports. Anybody heard of Bernie Goldberg's book, "Slobbering Love Affair: The True (And Pathetic) Story of the Torrid Romance Between Barack Obama and the Mainstream Media?" ESPN is that exact same thing except insert Brett Favre's name instead of Obama's.
Might happen. Might not. I don't care either way. If Favre goes to the Vikings then he's still a one-year "solution" and Packers fans will scorn him (CANNOT WAIT). The Vikings are still a wretched thuggish team with no Quarterback and the fumblingest Running Back in the league. Oh, did I mention their leading reciever last year was BOBBY WADE? Come on.
May 9, 2009
#105 KidronMusic said . . .DICK
May 9, 2009
#106 mikebdot said . . .I don't know if I'm in the minority here... but...
I love Jeff's writing and perspective... I love the interesting mix of opinions from passionate Bear fans that have a different perspective than I do.
I love intelligent fans of other teams stopping by to discuss the NFL and offer a "outisder" perspective on our team. (thanks Windy City Packer fan)
I understand that people raised in other parts of the country, or by other families like other football teams... and that's cool. The NFL world would be very boring if the Bears were the only football team that had passionate fans.
This brings me to "Dave"... Dave, the Steelers are a great team. They have always been one of my favorite non-Bear teams... especially in the 90's when every year, they would lose their top players to free agency, and still get into the playoffs... Bill Cowher was my favorite coach in the NFL, the Rooney's are great... the team just won the Super Bowl... So, really what are you doing here? Check out this link...
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/
There are other Steeler fans, they have a blog, some of them probably hate the Bears (God knows why, we're not even AFC) just as much as you. Go talk about the Steelers. Or, please talk about the Bears in some sort of adult matter, like the rest of us do. You don't have to like them, but it would be damn nice of you to try not to turn Jeff's blog into a 2nd grade playground.
Now for everybody... We all the Gay jokes? I realize football is notoriously macho, but haven't most reasonable adults learned to stop hating gays? I mean, as long as history has been recorded, there has been homosexuality... so, it's probably just a part of nature. I think Dave has been acting like an asshole, but I haven't heard anything that makes me think he is a homosexual. And, he won't stop just because one of us calls him gay. That's not helping anything.
I think it's awesome that Jeff has linked up with the Chicago Trib, that's obviously one of the biggest papers in our nation. Obviously they have seen some of the great posts here. But, I'm a little scared and embarrassed if they are reading the comments on here and assuming this blog is always like this.
May 9, 2009
#107 Windy City Packer Fan said . . .Ghost of Halas: That book should be called "...Bernie Goldberg's torrid love affair with himself".
The man is a grade A douche. Of course, that's not to say that the media isn't retarded, but I think it is incapable of anything resembling love.
May 9, 2009
#108 Phil in NYC said . . .I would like to weigh in on this one if I may....Ghost, if Favre goes to the Vikings, many Packer fans will simply continue the feelings they already have...he is a prima donna baby that is really in it for himself. Then there are the Favre fans that would blow him even if he killed their dog.
Last year, I went from circling the date and making reservations in Canton for 2012, to wanting to pile up my Favre memorabilia and burn it on my front lawn. I always thought Favre 'loved to play the game,' 'was not like a prima donna athlete,' 'just was a team player.' After last summer's circus, I learned that he is selfish, arrogant and never quite gave up his blankey and bottle.
So, as far as I'm concerned, most of the Packer fans have already been down this road, and wouldn't mind seeing him in a division opponent's jersey so that the team can take a few shots at him.
May 9, 2009
#109 Phil in NYC said . . .Been a while since I've last been on here (I tend to concentrate less on football when it's nice outside). First, congrats Jeff on the ChicagoNow transition. I'm glad to hear you're keeping full editorial control. Does this mean you move to Chicago?
Second, great stuff on Cutler. Although I do have a question - Jim McMahon was the guy for a while, and he did help us win it in '85, but (and maybe I'm wrong) I don't think he has any steakhouses.
May 9, 2009
#110 The Ghost of Halas said . . .KidronMusic,
People like Dave come and go. It's usually the trolls who resort to the "gay" comments, typically because they're actually high schoolers with nothing else better to do/not enough neurons to come up with anything substantial. I remember last year we had a couple guys like that, right around when we'd be playing the Vikings. Coincidence?
May 9, 2009
#111 johnny chicago said . . .I don't know Windy City,
You're the resident expert on Packerdom, so I guess I should take your word on the subject.
But I just know how I would feel in that situation. It's one thing wanting to extend your career and playing in an AFC team on the other side of the country, but it is quite another to play in your old team's own division. That is a punch in the teeth. I don't think I could stomach having #4 retired, in that case. But maybe I'm overly dramatic.Just think if Joe Montana had gone to the LA Rams instead of Kansas City Chiefs.
May 9, 2009
#112 Joseph said . . .What are your guys thoughts on picking up 6yr veteran linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa from St. Louis? I saw that he was just released and was their leading tackler last year. I am convinced that if we have 3 stud linebackers and a Marinelli coached D line then we will be a fearsome run stopping machine.
May 9, 2009
#113 Joseph said . . .The guy is a monster...just curious to why they let him go in his prime?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GJwcohkV30
May 9, 2009
#114 The Ghost of Halas said . . .Nevermind...here is an article.
http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/05/08/rams-release-tinoisamoa/
Angelo, PLEASE sign this man!
May 9, 2009
#115 mikebdot said . . .Yes, I could see signing him. Hunter Hillenmeyer isn't better than Tinoisamoa.
May 9, 2009
#116 mikebdot said . . .According to the coaching staff Hunter Hillenmeyer isn't as good as Nick Roach! He had more starts than Hillenmeyer last year. Was Hillenmeyer hurt or was he actually outplayed? I never heard anything useful about that situation. God forbid a beat reporter like Jay fucking Mariotti do some goddamn research. Oh, wait, he's not a beat reporter, he is, in fact, a douche nozzle. He is the conduit through which douche flows, he doesn't actually clean anything.
Oh, holy shit. I had no idea.
http://www.bearsbacker.com/2008/08/27/jay-mariotti-leaves-the-chicago-sun-times/
Mother fucker. Well, I guess that's why he couldn't report on anything Bears related...he's a douche nozzle anyway!
Seriously though, Hillenmeyer is not good. He is just as overrated as Rashied Davis. Though, I will say multiple times last season, our entire linebacking corps ran up towards the line of scrimmage on a play action pass and got burnt to a crisp. This needs to stop. I'd rather let the line do their job and risk maybe one or two linebackers staying back into coverage. For fuck sake.
May 9, 2009
#117 joebear154 said . . .And I should say WAS as overrated as Rashied Davis.
May 9, 2009
#118 alejandro said . . .I think that we move greg olsen to WR and pick up Matt Jones and have him play the other WR postion and bring in Hester every other two plays because honestly I don't see Hester as a number one reciver yet but he will be with time he needs i think a litttle more time but can you imagne the mismatch olsen and jones would bring in the redzone. wed score every time.
May 10, 2009
#119 Duece said . . .Like someone say´s before, i think the bears have to sign Matt Jones or Reggie Williams....both have drugs problems, but are young , are around 6 ´4´and have great talent to combine with cutler, especially in the red zone....they have the bad fortune to be signed by teams without a good passing game.......
the chicago roster is gonna made better this players... i think their are the best wide recivers free agentes in this moment, and can make a big difference!May 11, 2009
#120 Nicole said . . .You don't need Coke head Jones. Angelo and the rest of the Bear Clan would'nt stand for it. We let Tank and Bumson go for much less.
You already have a Jones type on the team. His name is Kellen Davis. 6'7" 260 pounds and runs a 4.5 forty !!!
He'll be a better option and doesn't appear to have any drug/alcohol issues yet.
Go Bears !!
May 11, 2009
What's up. everyone!
Now the buzz seems to be in full effect and I for one can't wait to see if my cowboys will finally last longer than one playoff round! On to the bears, so you want to open the playbook- that's good, but you still need to find a game changing receiver. They serve one huge purpose- make huge plays and make the qb look like a genius for using that play! Now, unfortunately I must say that I don't agree with throwing to the tight end all the time because that will become an easy target for teams to stop. In order to truly spread the offense, you have to get that big target . There are some teams out there that can stop the run without sending 8 to the box and cover very well, so it is crucial that this issue be addressed. Also, be prepared to say good bye to any receiver that just doesn"t have the goods: there's simply not enough time in todays' market to donate alot of years to trying bring someone along, there will always be free agent caliber receivers out there so don't let them go somewhere else, move someone along and bring them in. This business is so competitive and big deals are part of it. This team is moving in the right direction (even though I thought your front office should've gotten Holt for his veteran leadership) so they need to buy one of the last huge pieces. If Chad Johnson stays unhappy in Cincy, your front office needs to make a move if he becomes available. He may love to put on a show, but you can't doubt his playmaking ability and his method of drawing double coverage and still making the play.
May 11, 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.