John Tait Staying Put, Brandon McGowan Hurt
by Adam T on Aug 12, 2008 7:15 AM CDT
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When Chris Williams underwent surgery last week most thought it was only a matter of time before John Tait found himself back on duty on the left side, but it seems the Bears are not planning on making that move.
'I just look at how they are playing. I don't look at the number of starts or who played where,'' Hiestand said. ''We are different every year. You are different, I am different. You don't stay the same. What they did in the offseason to prepare to play the positions they are playing right now -- the amount of repetitions that has gone into their work to get to the point they are right now is incredible. Nobody has any idea how many hours they have worked on their craft from that side.''
During practice Monday safety Brandon McGowan went down with an ankle injury. It is not thought to be anything more than a basic sprain, but when any injury creeps up at the safety spot it becomes a big deal.
"We can't have an injury at any position, particularly on the back end," Bears secondary coach Steven Wilks said. "That's why you have backups, and we feel we have qualified guys in Payne and Steltz."
Bears players are still taking the high road after former Bears receiver Muhsin Muhammad felt the need to trash talk his former team.
"'Bernard Berrian came here and developed and became a rich man,'' receivers coach Darryl Drake said. ''Everybody is entitled to their opinions. I love Moose and hope that he continues to have an illustrious career. We're going to do what we do here. That's our feeling.
''I'll give him a great big hug, right around the neck [when they meet in Week 2] because I love him.''
Newcomer Brandon Lloyd said Muhammad's reaction is natural. Lloyd was critical of the 49ers after they traded him to the Redskins in 2006. ''You say bad things when you're hurt,'' Lloyd said.
Rashied Davis said Muhammad was upset when he was cut, a move that saved the Bears a $500,000 roster bonus.
''I don't think receivers go to die here,'' Davis said. ''I've been making myself here.''
Offensive coordinator Ron Turner also wanted to stay out of the action.
''I could say a lot,'' he said, ''but I won't.''
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Ah... Moose...
Let me just say that I am glad that Moose is no longer on this team, and not because of his idiotic comments.
His inability to get open, his ability to drop passes, and his overall inability to make plays will not be missed.
I find it ironic that Moose, of all people, is blaming Rex and the Bear’s offense rather than realizing that that he was a big part of the problem.
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by big_lowitzki on Aug 12, 2008 9:19 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
McGowan's always hurt
And the Bears are foolish if they think he’s the starter for 16 games.
I know Mike Brown has an injury history mounting, but at least his injuries have been serious… and bad luck. And we know he’s a gamer and the heart and soul of the team. McGowan, on the other hand, just always ends up hurt… serious injury or not.
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
by SackMan on Aug 12, 2008 9:26 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mcgowan injury
You think a torn acl and a ruptured achilles arent seriuos injuries? give me a break. For your information his injury this time isnt seriuos this time he will be back in three days. he just tweaked his ankle going to block a punt. Give the guy a break. Atleast he isnt a high paid draft bust. Its something to be said about his hard work as a walk on (tryout )and if you dont acknowledge that he has led the team with tackles alot and is always where the ball is. He worked for his position it wasnt given to him by any means. The man busts his ass and plays fearless. Unlike other players who get hurt and are afraid to play. So lay off! Give the man a little credit.
by bear warrior on Aug 12, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow.
Are you McGowan’s mom or something?
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by big_lowitzki on Aug 12, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didnt realize you had to be a mom to realize when someone works hard and deserves credit. So to answer your question. No! i am a fan of the underdogs meaning” The ones people under estimate and bad mouth cause they didnt get paid all this money to screw up. Like adam archuletta,cedric benson, rex grossmen…..just to name a few. You kno the ones that dont give a shit when they screw up cause they already been paid and made out to be a star!
by bear warrior on Aug 12, 2008 5:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Couple of points to your post
1) The reply button works wonders.
2) Those three names about threw me into a coma. I see disappointment, alcoholic, and headache.
3) When has McGowan led the team in tackles? I mean, maybe a game or a practice here or there, but never in a season. Ever.
4) I respect McGowan, knowing his background and his work ethic. However, he has also blown some pretty huge plays. He works hard and deserves a lot of brownie points….I just want to see his play step up a little bit next year.
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
by ChiFan13 on Aug 12, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One big point!
I wasnt meaning through the whole season. I meant a few games. You are correct he has blown some plays but he has also made some plays. My point is he worked for his position and deserves some credit.
by bear warrior on Aug 13, 2008 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess...
... you don’t need to be a mom to “realize when someone works hard and deserves credit.” I guess you also do not need to know how to write.
Now… for what it is worth, what evidence or examples do you have that Archuleta or Rex Grossman “dont [sic] give a shit” when they screw up? Someone playing poorly is not the same as someone who “dont [sic\ give a shit.”
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by big_lowitzki on Aug 12, 2008 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
To the english major
I didnt realize we were graded on writing Mr. Smithshit! I thought this was a sports blog?
by bear warrior on Aug 13, 2008 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
Just because this is a sports blog doesn’t mean that you should write in almost incomprehensible ways.
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by big_lowitzki on Aug 13, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hello Mr. Spellcheck!
Well make yourself useful and rewrite my paragraph. Will that make you happy?
by bear warrior on Aug 13, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody else think that maybe this move to keep Tait at RT ...
could be, in part, an indicator that the Bears do in fact plan on making a move for Simms?
if you think about it, strategically, it could be a pretty nice way for them to hedge their bets if they try and keep Chris Williams on board for a mid-season return—if he’s not ready by then, they swap Simms for the starter at the time and suddenly Tait’s got his back covered.
by The Spaniard on Aug 13, 2008 8:12 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good thought process, and it could be a viable option...
...but while Tait can switch like a chameleon, his natural position is at RT. Granted, you want your best tackle at LT, but we might as well have Tait and Kreutz comfortable.
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
by ChiFan13 on Aug 13, 2008 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It might be nice if that
ended up that way, but you can not go into a season thinking that. That is already bailing on the two QBs you have in camp and assuming you end up with a guy who hasn’t been cut or traded yet.
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by Adam T on Aug 13, 2008 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No no no...
Chi, your reply has me admittedly confused. I wasn’t arguing that they should be moving Tait when they aren’t – the only way that would make sense is if I were suggesting that they were holding off on the move to purposely set up the starting (Rex/Orton) quarterback for failure, paving the way for putting in Simms and then suddenly switching Tait to LT… which I’m not suggesting at all. that would be absurd.
I was saying that with respect to the fact that Simms is a lefty. if our protection plan (Williams) for the starting weakside (left) of the line doesn’t pan out after we’ve gambled and kept him on the roster for the first 8 weeks, and we’re forced to move on without him / put him on IR come mid-season, keeping Tait at RT all along would allow you to put in Simms and have the best tackle already in place to protect his blindside.
add to that the fact that they’ll have been (hopefully) running this oft-mentioned two-TE set during the first half of the season and have either Clark or Olsen already well-accustomed to playing on the left / (previously-)weak side, and you’ve got a pretty nice set up for a QB transition like that, should it come to that scenario where Williams is no longer in the picture.
to WCG, I was suggesting that this could be the temporary stance they’re taking on the issue, possibly in preparation to make a move for Simms in terms of a trade proposal to TB. I agree that taking such a stance / pursuing such a strategy and then waiting to try and sign Simms for cheap after he’s been released would not be smart. I don’t think that such a strategy would be “bailing” on the QB (singular) that you already have put in place because your plan 1A would be to fortify the line / existing QB’s protection with the return of Williams.
by The Spaniard on Aug 13, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Question
Who would you replace mcgowan for and why?
by bear warrior on Aug 13, 2008 10:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Who...
... said anything about replacing McGowan?
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by big_lowitzki on Aug 13, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moose
I loved him when he was on this team he became a nuisance last year with all the dropped passes, etc etc and then after we cut him I find out he was actually kind of a bad teammate. I never knew, I remember a couple times he said the wrong things and I thought thats weird but then he does this?! Good riddance. I think his 1 (!) 1000 yd 100 catch season went to his head. He’s a possession receiver and not even a very good one. His age has caught up with him and the Bears made the right move. Booker should give us everything Mushin did and be a better teammate/mentor and maybe stick around longer too.
Bold Prediction: Orton will be the starter in week 1.
by GallopingGhost on Aug 13, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Complain
....Then if he doesnt. You people will badmouth him
by bear warrior on Aug 13, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
Yea… you are right. We will badmouth him if he plays poorly like Moose did, and then goes to another team and trashes the Bears.
Are you supporting Moose too?
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by big_lowitzki on Aug 13, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You complain
......So tell me who you would pick to replace him?
by bear warrior on Aug 13, 2008 2:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
him?
Who is him?
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by big_lowitzki on Aug 13, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmm...
I think I smell a troll.
I am like your Dan Aykroyd and biglow would be Jane, the ignorant slut. -Chad
by thecoolest on Aug 13, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um...
Ok, two answers for ya:
If you mean replace Moose, try anyone who is young, isn’t an egomaniac, can catch a ball in traffic, and doesn’t have the morning muffin’s Land ‘O Lakes on his fingers. That leaves a lot of people.
If you mean replace McGowan, give it up already.
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
by ChiFan13 on Aug 13, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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