Would Torry Holt fit in well with the Bears?
by Kev H on Feb 8, 2010 7:00 PM CST
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The Bears receiving corp is still a little suspect. I don't think anyone is surprised by that. With the new, pass-oriented offense that is likely to be installed, there are still many who are saying "Well, that's great...who're they throwing it to, exactly?
Much like they were last year, the strong rumor floating around recently is that the Bears are interested in Torry Holt, who is likely to be released by the Jacksonville Jaguars soon. (But not today, according to Neil Hayes over at the Sun-Times) Would he be a good fit? If so, what role? Let's see if we can't figure it out.
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Da Bears Decade of Drafts: 2002
by Mark Saade on Feb 8, 2010 1:00 PM CST
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Current Chicago Bears General Manager Jerry Angelo started his duties with the Bears in 2001. However, his first draft as Bears GM came in 2002; and Angelo wasted no time in making moves.
Coming off a very successful 2001 campaign, the Bears felt they could draft the best players available when their draft number was called and not necessarily be confined to draft for need.
With this so called selection freedom, Angelo channeled his inner Monty Hall and began playing Let’s Make a Deal. Finding a trade partner in the Dallas Cowboys, Angelo went to work in what would be the beginning of an up and down draft process for years to come.
Giving Dallas our 2nd round pick, the Bears in return received the Cowboys’ 3rd round selection, #72 overall, the two teams also switched 4th round picks, Bears went from #129 overall to #104, and we garnered Dallas’ 5th rounder, #140 overall.
Got all that?
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Monday Morning Hangover Open Thread
by MuleTrain on Feb 8, 2010 10:27 AM CST
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The Saints did it. Here's your Monday open thread to talk about the game, the teams, the players. Exit Question: What did you see that convinces you that the Bears are close or are they even further away?
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Super Bowl XLIV Open Thread
by Dane Noble on Feb 7, 2010 9:50 AM CST
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The 2009 NFL season comes to a close today, but this year's Super Bowl will undoubtedly garner as much, if not more, world-wide interest as any in recent memory. The Saints started the year 13-0 under the guidance of Drew Brees, and the Colts began 14-0 with Peyton Manning at the helm.
Both teams had a top-5 passing offense in the NFL, while both being in the lower half in total defense ranking. In other words, we are likely to have a shootout from start to finish today.
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Coaching Staff Overflow Thread-Super Weekend Edition
by Kev H on Feb 5, 2010 10:34 PM CST
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Normally, you try to make announcements you think might be unpopular on Friday afternoon. The general thinking is that it will just sort of escape past people as they get into the weekend.
Didn't work with you guys and gals, though.
You've been discussing up a storm, and here's the place to keep on doing just that. Some reactions from around the Chicago sports scene below.
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Breaking: Bears Complete Coaching Staff; Marinelli Promoted to DC
by Kev H on Feb 5, 2010 3:21 PM CST
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From chicagobears.com:
The Bears on Friday finalized their coaching staff by naming Rod Marinelli defensive coordinator, Eric Washington defensive line coach, and Shane Day quarterbacks coach.
Marinelli, who also will retain his title as assistant head coach, joined the Bears a year ago as defensive line coach after spending the previous three seasons as head coach of the Detroit Lions. Under his guidance in 2009, Bears defensive linemen generated 24 sacks, tied for ninth most in the NFL among defensive fronts.
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Chicago Bears Coaching Staff: Are We There Yet? (Day 31 Open Thread)
by Dane Noble on Feb 5, 2010 7:28 AM CST
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There are two days until the Super Bowl, the day that Lovie Smith said he'd like to have his coaching staff complete. Monday saw Shane Day in Chicago interviewing for the QBs coach position, but nothing has come about since then.
The other open position, Defensive Coordinator, has been quietly unmentioned since Perry Fewell headed to New York to take the Giants DC position. Well, except for Rod Marinelli saying he'd step up and take the position if no one else could be found.
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Mr. Martz or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.
by Sklz711 on Feb 4, 2010 7:00 PM CST
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Well then Bears fans, we actually have a legitimate Offensive Coordinator and he goes by the name of Martz. He has a scheme that he runs, and a play book that more closely resembles a phone book than an instruction manual. He comes with a history that has both good (The Greatest Show on Turf) and the bad (49ers and Lions), but this hire isn't so much about history as it is abandoning it, in large part. Follow me below the fold for the three key things that need to happen to start a new era in Chicago, and for the reason it doesn't matter even if that new era turns out to be just a dream.
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