I know most people here agree with me that Mariotti is a moron who has made a career bashing the Bears, but his article from today was so ridiculous that I had to say something to make myself feel better.  He is criticizing the Bears for not bringing back Berrian at an insane price, and he is even criticizing Angelo for getting Briggs back.  How can you possibly do that?  I realize he is saying Angelo is just lucky that there was no market for Briggs...but maybe that is exactly why Angelo should be praised.  Maybe he knew that.  In any event, we got him back for a good deal.  

As far as the receivers go, Mariotti is right we are weak there (great reporting, who doesn't know that?).  But there is still a solid WR in Johnson that I hope will sign.  I loved how Mariotti called him a "hopechest" right after saying that Donte Stallworth would have been a good option.  Stallworth is a poster child for underachieving.  And of course you can find good mid round recievers who will probably not be a star in their first year, but can contribute.  On top of that we have Bradley and Hester who have great potential.  This could shake out to a solid receiving core.  Or, it could backfire.  But teams that blow huge money in free agency for pretty good players rarely work out and I for one don't want the Bears to be one of those teams.