Angelo the professor Q&A- part 4

by propheteer on Apr 17, 2009 12:13 PM CDT

I love this picture! He has a look on his face like you better be great, or I'm up the creek without a paddle or a boat. In this latest sitdown with JA, Larry Mayer covers topics on Earl Bennett and how many draftees will become starters for the Bears. He has a great explanation on why the former didn't see the field in his rookie year. Is this a typical backpedal from JA (the Jerry shuffle), or is he really preaching the truth? Time will tell soon enough on our 4th round pick from a year ago.

Here's a quote from the excerpt:

Usually the best player on our board should facilitate one of our needs, because you usually have three to four needs going into any given draft.

Hey, at least he recognizes and acknowledges we have weaknesses. Hopefully he doesn't "miss" by reaching for a need too early.

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Propheteer,

You are on your game! Thanks for keeping up with all of this so well. For some reason, I thougt it was only going to be a 3-part…

Thanks again, and wrecked!

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by Dane Noble on Apr 17, 2009 12:20 PM CDT reply actions

No problem!

I never really caught on the whole “wrecked” thing, and what it means. I think i’m too old to stay updated with you crazy kids!

"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 Apr 17, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions

One rec for you kind sir

I Smell a 100+ comment FanPost.

Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!

by ifuwannacrownem on Apr 17, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Your prediction

We need some people to “stop hating, and start participating.” :)

"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 Apr 18, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions

I think Jerry is telling the truth about Earl Bennett.

At least in my book, when I go back and re-read some of the earlier interviews, and then see how he orchestrated the Cutler deal, a lot of credibility was re-established for Jerry. If he says that Earl is good to go, then I believe him.

Now it’s up to the coaches to determine once we get our starters on the field how they complement one another.

Ron Turner, he’s looking at you, feller.

by Dane Noble on Apr 17, 2009 12:37 PM CDT reply actions

If it

took Earl Bennett, who he says is very bright, half a season to learn the 3 WR positions, and he couldn’t get on the field despite none of the other WRs producing, why are we looking for a number 1 WR (which Angelo has said we need) with our second round pick?

If he admits that we need a number 1, and he admits that a rookie WR can’t be a number 1, why hasn’t he had a Torry Holt press conference?

DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Apr 17, 2009 12:51 PM CDT reply actions

Less money

His value is going down a lot for obvious reasons, so he may explore Holt after the draft.

"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 Apr 17, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions

In the interview on ChicagoBears.com....

He said that we are looking for at least three starters, who will be starters within a three year window.

Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.

by Haightminow on Apr 17, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions

In other words

year three will be his last.

Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!

by ifuwannacrownem on Apr 17, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Not focusing

on the WR position in the second round. I get the impression that if certain receivers are available at 49, then they will be picked, if they aren’t there, then they won’t go receiver just for the sake of picking a receiver. i.e. If Angelo is targeting Robiskie and he is gone earlier than 49. He isn’t going to necessarily settle for Iglesias; he might go Safety or something else. Best available amongst 4 maybe 5 positions.

by Fridge72 on Apr 22, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions

dudes check this video out

Look at Cutler on the far right at 2:32

Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!

by ifuwannacrownem on Apr 17, 2009 1:00 PM CDT reply actions

Hahaha

That’s hilarious. Obviously a little competitive!

"A lot of fans were drawn to me because they knew that whatever the score was, I was going to run as hard as I could on every play. You don't have that now, you have guys waiting for next week or even next year." - Walter Payton

by Ashley Czuba on Apr 17, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions

I can't wait to see his competitive juices on Sundays

If he is that competitive in ball drills what is he going to be like on gameday!!!!

Unreasonable people make life difficult...

by WisBearsFan34 on Apr 17, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions

the background music on that

sound like porn music, at least that’s what I’ve been told

by JohnnyTruant on Apr 17, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions

Music

It needs to slow down a tad for it be porn worthy.

"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 Apr 18, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions

Doesn't Kyle Orton Remind you of a white Tiger Woods?

He looks like him(sans neckbeard) AND sounds like him.

Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!

by ifuwannacrownem on Apr 17, 2009 3:08 PM CDT reply actions

Maybe?

But can he golf like him?

Unreasonable people make life difficult...

by WisBearsFan34 on Apr 17, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions

Probably not

I’m sure his tee-off is as weak as his deep ball.

Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!

by ifuwannacrownem on Apr 17, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm not sold on Earl Bennett

You mean to tell me an allegedly smart Earl Bennett with a strong work ethic couldn’t get on the football field in 2009 when the receivers ahead of him were Brandon Friggin Lloyd, Marty Washed Up Booker and Rashied Friggin Davis?!?

Please. Bennett has an enormous amount to prove. And just because Jay Cutler has arrived in town and sings the praises of Bennett isn’t enough to convince me. I want to see Bennett actually get on the football field and do something.

by BLou on Apr 22, 2009 12:49 PM CDT reply actions

That's definately

the only way to know for sure.

by Fridge72 on Apr 22, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions

3 positions

Compare a guy like Royal or DJack, total successes in Denver/Philly, and Bennett. There’s really no comparison in terms of production, except the fact that the Bears wanted Bennett to know all three WR positions on the field before actually seeing it. I highly doubt they asked Royal or DJack to know much more than one single position…ie split end, flanker, or the slot. I’m not at all defending Bennett’s inability to see the field on one of the worst WR corps. in the league, but let’s give him a chance this year before ultimately judging him. WR is the most difficult position, besides QB, to learn as a rookie. I certainly agree the Bears can’t rely on him to start though; I foresee a draft pick and a free-agent picked up after the draft to fill the roster of WRs.

"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 Apr 22, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions