Bears Sign Glenn Earl
by Adam T on Mar 21, 2009 11:02 AM CDT
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The Bears have continued to bolster their safety position by signing yet another guy I had to look up before I could post it. The Bears have agreed to terms with Glenn Earl, who was invited to their 3-day mini camp.
Earl hasn't played since the 2007 season with the Houston Texans, when he was injured in the last exhibition game against the Bears in a collision with Cedric Benson. Earl suffered a Lisfranc separation on his left foot.
Maybe they feel guilty that he lost a year in a game against us.
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Yep.
Our safeties stink so bad, that we’re inviting guys for tryouts.
Our new DB coach, Jon Hoke, coached him while with the Texans.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that.
We know it's the most valuable position on the football team. We've gone through so many scenarios at that position we can write a book, moreso on what not do."
-- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
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by SackMan on Mar 21, 2009 11:07 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We didn't invite him...
He found an article on craigslist and responded.
what they you use lame AOL speak
by Dane Noble on Mar 21, 2009 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Under what section?
fixer upper?
Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!
by Adam T on Mar 23, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Help Wanted.
what they you use lame AOL speak
by Dane Noble on Mar 23, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also...
Dan Pompei breaks down why Hester helped the Bears score more points as a return man, instead of a WR. And I totally agree with him… and agreed with this opinion before last season. If the Bears we’re so desperate for WRs after letting Berrian and Moose go, I don’t think this Hester experiment would have happened. Their own mis-management of the roster, forced them to turn the greatest return man in NFL history into a WR.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that.
We know it's the most valuable position on the football team. We've gone through so many scenarios at that position we can write a book, moreso on what not do."
-- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
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by SackMan on Mar 21, 2009 11:12 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
exactly...
In a game of field position we sacrifice our greatest playmaker which was a huge compliment to an opportunistic defense to fill a hole at WR that angelo mismanaged.
by tripsevens on Mar 21, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think so Sack
Wasn’t Hester a receiver after his rookie year? That was one full year before the departure of Moose and Berrian, thus making it a moot point. It’s only natural to put your best playmaker in position to touch the ball more. Past results don’t guarantee future results, especially when your adversary is much more prepared.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
by propheteer on Mar 21, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, you are correct.
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by Haightminow on Mar 21, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
significant difference
in time on the field between the first and second year
by mike b on Mar 21, 2009 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to Pompei.
Hester had 113 touches in 2007. In 2008… as a full time WR, he had 120 touches. So… what’s the difference?
In 2007, he helped the Bears score 76 points, compared to only 45 last year.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that.
We know it's the most valuable position on the football team. We've gone through so many scenarios at that position we can write a book, moreso on what not do."
-- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
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by SackMan on Mar 22, 2009 1:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's more to it than just the bottom line.
Sure, he was more productive in ‘07 as a WR/returner than ’08, but he’s developing into at least #2 NFL WR and will only get better. We haven’t seen Devin Hester as a finished product yet. It’s very short-sighted to look at just his first two years ever as a full-time WR. Pompei is just doing his job, claiming he thinks the numbers point directly to him “sharing” duties. His article fails to go into detail and point out the obvious- opposing teams made many adjustments, all designed to stop him from returning a punt/kick to the house. Also, everyone forgets the Bears lost two “key” special team blockers from ‘07. Ayenbedejo and Idonije; they were both instrumental in creating holes for Hester to fly through. Don’t forget how many times Orton failed to get him the ball deep on numerous occasions last season as well.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
by propheteer on Mar 22, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe the average starting field positon he gave them on punts and kickoffs
in ’06, and 07 was far more valuable to the offense than his play WR in ’08. Even when teams schemed to kick away from him, or not kick to him at all… they allowed the Bears to have a very good field position advantage as a compromise.
The game of football is largely a field position battle. Teams with better field position have more scoring opportunities… and better opportunities to open up the playbook in the middle of the field. Plus, when your team lacks quick offensive fire power like the Bears do, then field position becomes even more crucial to ball control and winning.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that.
We know it's the most valuable position on the football team. We've gone through so many scenarios at that position we can write a book, moreso on what not do."
-- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
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by SackMan on Mar 22, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me add to that...
In brief: Devin Hester as a return man, gave the Bears a competitive advantage/edge that no other team in the league has. Devin Hester as a WR… well… just gives the Bears another average WR.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that.
We know it's the most valuable position on the football team. We've gone through so many scenarios at that position we can write a book, moreso on what not do."
-- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
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by SackMan on Mar 22, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great points about Devin Hester.
I also disagree that the league did so many things to stop Devin Hester. Only Devin Hester can stop himself. If you look at the success that Manning had on kickoffs, you see that there were opportunities and Hester was just not as instinctive as he was before. He lost something. Also his balance looked worse. I saw several arm tackles throw him off tilt and cause him to trip or fall down.
There is nothing too new that anyone can do on special teams coverage. Devin just didn’t have it last year. I will attribute half to Devin and half to special teams blocking and zero to other teams coverages of him.
If Manning could return the ball then Hester could have too.
Kick it to me... I'm open!
by #23 on Mar 22, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There was a lot of talk
about how his injuries(particularly to his ribs) hurt his confidence to run full speed through the tackles. I must admit, he did look a little more hesitant in 2008. i just hope that he can return to form next season. i’d rather that than him becoming the Bears true number 1 WR.
OH! STEWIE!! GET OUT THE WAY BOY! GET OUT THE WAY!
-Stacey King
by ifuwannacrownem on Mar 22, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Average for now
In the long run, moving Hester will work out in the Bears favor. He’s already ahead of the learning curve; give him this year and get back to me. It typically takes about 3 years for WR to make a big impact in the NFL. I also believe he’ll have a rebound year on special teams.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
by propheteer on Mar 22, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A Guy Who Got Injured by a Cedric Benson hit
Is he really going to be the guy for us?
by GallopingGhost on Mar 21, 2009 12:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Any player
can get a foot injury on any play.
by luckie815 on Mar 21, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey...Look at it like this
Seau broke his arm just by tackling bensons feet. Come to think of it, that was frickin hilarious!
OH! STEWIE!! GET OUT THE WAY BOY! GET OUT THE WAY!
-Stacey King
by ifuwannacrownem on Mar 21, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is very good for the Bears.
Lovie Smith is bound to find the right replacement for Brown. All these guys are young and have up side. Steltz, Bullocks, Earl and Bowman. One of these kids may have the goods.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
by Haightminow on Mar 21, 2009 12:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You might be right.
I’m thinking Bowman or Steltz
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by Haightminow on Mar 21, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, basically, neither of the guys we've signed.
Great moves Jerry.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Mar 22, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What an awesome off-season so far!
I hope the draft is this good…
by Twins Territory on Mar 21, 2009 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lmao
what they you use lame AOL speak
by Dane Noble on Mar 21, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
D-line
I like picking up Earl as well; he was decent in Houston before he got hurt. Besides, the defense will only drastically improve if the defensive line gets consistent pressure.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
by propheteer on Mar 21, 2009 1:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We are collecting
all the players in the NFL with the Listfranc injury..first Jones and now this guy. We saw how Jones did last year
by tfrabotta on Mar 21, 2009 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It happened in the preseason
of 07. He has had plenty of time to recover.
by luckie815 on Mar 21, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know
what the problem is with Tommie Harris. He couldn’t make it through mini camp without taking a day off. If he need’s surgery why didn’t he have it when the season was over. If he has lost his desire Rod is not going to be able to help him at all. It might be time to cut our losses.
by luckie815 on Mar 21, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Go to chicagobears.com...
and watch the video about mini camp recap. Tommie is shown looking very strong and fast in workouts. I don’t think were going to have to worry about Tommie being ready, he looks very good.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
by Haightminow on Mar 21, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aaarrrggghhh!
This guy hasn’t played in two years and THAT’S who JA signs? WTF? Glenn Earl? He wasn’t even on the scrap heap. He was under it!!
by waywest on Mar 21, 2009 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Another Band-Aid...
applied to a gaping hole bleeding this team dry…
by Bearsguy34 on Mar 21, 2009 10:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
this move sucks
instead of having starters compete they simply want the most productive scrub
by No It All on Mar 22, 2009 1:01 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Backup
The competition for the starting safety spots will come down to the following individuals:
FS: Bullocks, Steltz, Draft Pick?
SS: Payne, Steltz
Note: Larry Meyer says Steltz will be the starter at a safety spot – if you believe him for anything (he’s just as good as Carrie Muskat). Personally, I see Steltz as more of a SS, but the team likes him and are willing to try him at FS
The Backups will come down to these people:
FS: Bowman
SS: Earl
The point is, Earl is purely a depth signing, nothing to get too excited about. It’s a low risk move, knowing that he’ll contribute to ST.
If a safety is addressed in the draft, it will be a FS, not a SS.
When they boo you, you know they mean you. George Halas
by allhailmark on Mar 22, 2009 6:54 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bowman...
Should start at FS, and Payne at SS.
Steltz can back him up and bulk up in the process.
Buttocks and My Dog Named Earl can be back-ups.
PS. Larry Meyer is a scrub himself, living and breathing off the genitals of the Bears organization. His only goal is to not piss off the McClaskey’s or the front office. In other words, he is a pawn and nothing more.
by Bearsguy34 on Mar 22, 2009 7:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A very small ripple in the FA pool
It looks like the Bears won’t be doing any diving until the June camp cuts. This looks to be a good value signing for a former 4th round pick, who has been a sometime starter in the NFL. Let him compete with Steltz and Payne and maybe even a draft pick for SS; and jettison the worst of the bunch. Plus they could still sign proven veteran Safeties before the season.
by gillrowdy on Mar 22, 2009 11:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Glenn Earl has not been signed by the Bears yet.
by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Mar 23, 2009 5:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It is on the official site in Larry Mayer's "Chalk Talk"
where he explains that the bears have not yet signed him.
http://www.chicagobears.com/news/ChalkTalkStory.asp?story_id=5672
Sorry if this messed up..I’ve never sent a link before.
by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Mar 23, 2009 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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