Weekly Musings from an Impatient Blogger (4/20)
by ChiFan13 on Apr 20, 2009 10:00 AM CDT
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This week is all about the draft. I'll be running through the draft schedule, a brief opinion piece on who the Bears should draft, a vote on draft weekend posting, and the Cretin of the Week.
BTW - For all who were expecting the drafting breakdowns of various GM's, I'm sorry. I have one final week of papers/projects to finish and then I will (more or less) be done with school for the semester. The breakdowns will be posted starting on May 4th.
Let's start, shall we?
Draft Schedule
If you have NFL Network, here's the schedule for the draft weekend festivities. Otherwise, the draft times are below:
Saturday, April 25
11 AM EDT NFL Total Access
4 PM EDT Day One of the NFL Draft (Rounds 1 and 2)
Sunday, April 26
9 AM EDT NFL Total Access
10 AM EDT Day Two of the NFL Draft (Rounds 3 through 7)
After the draft has concluded on both days, I will be breaking down each Bears pick. Windy City Gridiron will be keeping up with all the rumors, breaking news, trades, and anything else that happens on draft weekend, so make sure to stop by and stay a while!
D-Day in T-5 days
We all know the argument of need vs. best available come draft day. We need a FS, WR, and OL. We could use players at other positions (DE, DT, FB off the top of my head).
I understand the argument, and I also realize that picking the best available person is usually smart policy. But am I the only one that thinks that we need a WR really badly? We have other needs, to be sure. Still, I'm worried about our WR corps. I trust that Jerry & Co. will draft a WR; I'm just hoping it's earlier in the draft rather than later.
Draft Posting on WCG
This is all thinking out loud; I want your feedback on this so we can provide the best coverage of the NFL draft.
The tentative plan as of right now is:
- Draft Day threads would be up early on each day. On those threads, I will update the rumors, trades, who the Bears select, etc.
- After the draft has concluded on each day, I will have one post that is dedicated to the prospects selected on that day.
- Once Day Two has concluded, I will combine the Day One prospects with the Day Two write-up and have one master list.
This was my tentative plan for the draft weekend; however, I realize that might not be what you want. What would you like to see from us posts-wise on draft weekend?
Cretin of the Week
Sorry for the lack of a Cretin award last week; the post was long enough as it was.
This week's winner is Percy Harvin and the other 25 prospects that tested positive for banned substances at the NFL Combine. Hopefully we'll find out who the others are today or on Tuesday.
On other websites, I've seen a lot of comments from readers that essentially say, "Well, weed's not that big of a deal. Steroids are worse." That's really not the point. Part of it can tell you how prospects will make decisions. If you are dumb enough to smoke weed or use steroids before the biggest job interview of your life, you deserve to see your draft status drop. If using drugs or steroids is worth the potential of losing a million dollars, then go for it. Seems fairly stupid to me, but it's your life.
Last Week's Winner: All football fans who thought the Bears ended up with the short end of the stick in the Cutler trade
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is reporting there are less than 10 names on the drug list. Down from the 25 that SI reported.
OL>DE?
we couldn’t get pressure last year on the quarterback, we’ve added Pace, Schaffer, Omiyale to help out our O-line, but no one to help our D-line.
two of our DE’s are in a contract year, and our D-line is getting older by the day.
And yes I hope Marinelli can help out our Dline, but let’s face it, you can’t give a chef rotten apples and expect him to make a decent apple tart.
If you want to crown em...
In The Need vs. Want Debate:
I say that looking at JAs history and what I think will happen is that no matter what our second round pick is best available and that will be best available at either DE, S or WR. No matter what either #49 or #99 will be a WR, period. I don’t think that even if Jerry has some guy who is the absolute best available at 49 will he neglect our biggest need next time around. It will be WR in 2nd or 3rd and no later.
by Sam Householder on Apr 20, 2009 11:12 AM CDT reply actions
Agreed.
It would be insane to think Cutler could even come close to his passing yards he had last year unless we draft him some WR to throw to. Hester is good, but he is still learning his position. Davis still sucks, Earl Bennett should improve and actually play this year, and of course we have the best TE tandum in the league IMHO.
Get him a decent WR, and we can always get a Safety at 99.
we need two WRs to be drafted
Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!
by ifuwannacrownem on Apr 20, 2009 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
You're out of your mind.
We have no idea how Bennett is going to produce this year, if he produces at a number two level and Hester hits a low 1, then we now have two many WR. Not to mention that Rideau has more chance of producing this year than a third or later WR :P
by Jacob Hayes on Apr 20, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmmmm
The Colts had Harrison(who was still playing at a good level) and Wayne, as well as D. Clark and still opted to draft Gonzalez in the first round of the ‘07 draft. If the Colts can do that w/ a future HOF’er and a Pro Bowler already on the team, then we should definitely consider it w/ Hester, unknowns in Bennett and Rideau, and nothing in Davis. I definitely think we draft two WR’s in this draft. One early and one in the later rounds.
"The phone's for you, I think it's the Devil."
yep
It wouldn’t hurt to get one in the 7th. The cards Drafted Bryant Johnson in the first and then Anquan Boldin in the second. you’ll never know, we could draft the next Colston or Royal
Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!
by ifuwannacrownem on Apr 20, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Bennett is the real issue...
He was Cutler’s go to guy in college, and sure some things change. However, it’s hard for me to envision a scenario where he doesn’t at the very least become a really good number 3 on this team.
Here are my issues with the Colts comparisons.
Harrison was already aging at that point, and the Colts knew it. Not to mention the injuries starting to mount. Also, the Colts don’t run as many two TE sets as we do.
We don’t have three WR on the field as often as most to begin with, and the only real way to change that is to get rid of some two TE sets. Considering we have probably the best TE squad in the league I think that’s crazy.
Drafting a WR high? I have no problem with that. However, I really don’t see the point in drafting another warm body at the WR position. We have enough of them.
We know what Davis can do, and I really don’t mind him being in a back up position. He’s good enough for that.
Rideau has been a preseason wonder, and hasn’t been able to see the field in a real game which is a real shame. At 6,3 200lb capable of a 4.55 40 I’d rather see him get more reps in practice than add another late rounder to the team that has very little chance of ever seeing the field.
You add a new WR to the mix that gives you Hester/Bennett/Davis/Rideau/NewGuy, and if we’re going to carry a sixth on the active roster I’d rather it be someone that already knows what he’s doing, preferrably a decent vet, if not bring back Haas before you draft a 7th round WR, at least he knows the playbook already.
Your comment about Davis
is correct. He couldn’t hang on to a pass when it hit him in the chest. That was from Orton what is he going to do with a really hot one from Cutler.
I'm not ready to give up on Davis yet and neither are the Bears.
Don’t get me wrong, I know he dropped more than a few passes last year and some at very crucial times. But you have to admit, he does have the ability to get open. Hopefully he can catch some balls this year.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
by Haightminow on Apr 20, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Rashied Davis...ugh
The Bears seem hellbent on believing he is a Bobby Engram clone. I for the life of me do not understand why. Davis has been given a ridiculously huge sample size to prove his worth, and has utterly sucked throughout.
You need soft hand's
to be a good WR. Converted defensive backs were put there because they are fast and can knock the ball down. Hopefully Hester will prove to be the exception.
Some would argue that CBs are more talented athletes than WRs.
The WRs already know where they’re running to. The CBs have to react and keep up with them… and do it while running backwards for a good portion of the way.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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unless they're playing coverage
then they’d give up 5 yard slants like Vasher and Tillman :)
Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!
by ifuwannacrownem on Apr 20, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
many receivers
have the ability to get open, he is nothing special in that regard or any other. jsut because he had two good catches in the grossman era doesn’t make him a good player or worth a roster spot now.
Jsut? your an idiot.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
You can never look good.
All you ever do is cry. And there is no such word as you’re.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
Incorrect!
You’re is the contraction of “you are”
Your is the posessive form of you as in mine and yours.
Unreasonable people make life difficult...
by WisBearsFan34 on Apr 20, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
you're not really that stupid are you?
this has got to be schtick.
i’m crying because davis isn’t good? oh yeah, it breaks my heart.
somone who still has “hope” for davis shouldn’t be criticizing anyone’s analysis. so your deal is to cry in one post about someone not contributing, but then you can’t defend your own comment anyway?
do you have any reason to think davis is a good player other than you think everyone on the bears is super awesome? is that the extent of your analysis?
I see no gain in trying to defend my comment with you.
Now if it was with someone else besides you, than yes I might defend myself. I think you are the single most football ignorant person on WCG.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
i'll take that as a compliment
considering the drivel you provide.
you had nothing for blou either, so nice try.
looking forward to your next fanpost about how your dog said you were the ultimate bears fan or something.
Leave my dog out of this.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
Jesus friggin Christ
Your post is ironic.
You’re ignorant.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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by SackMan on Apr 20, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well if it isn't SackMan The PackFan
I see you reared your ugly head once again.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
Draft needs are clear....Safety, Wide Receiver, Linebacker, Defensive End
I still say the Bears pick a Safety at #49 and address their other pressing needs in later rounds. Chances of any Wide Receiver, Linebacker or Defensive End stepping in and having an immediate impact as a rookie is a longshot.
and what makes you think a safety will?
especially if we don’t have a pass rush?
Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!
by ifuwannacrownem on Apr 20, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Because Lovie said
or best FA pickup was Marinelli, so we will have a pass rush. His glass is half full not half empty.
Our defensive line isn't very good
But that said, I think the Bears are zoned in on upgrading at Safety above all else. Adewale Ogunleye is terribly overrated and Mark Anderson was a lightning in a bottle one-year wonder. So yes, we do have screaming need for an outside pass-rusher. But legitimately expecting to find one of those #49 of a weak draft is wishful thinking. At least one of those who can step in and immediately contributed as opposed to being a developmental project.
Not so fast
I know our D-line was very bad last year, but they are better than they played. They might not be the most dominant group, but they are still a group that can bring the hurt. there isnt a team out there that can slack and hope our line wont get there.
If you live in Chicago you are a bears fan, if you move from chicago you stay a bears fan, if you move to chicago you will be a bears fan.
FS
is the most likely of all their needs, baring LB, that can contribute right away. It’s a proven fact that WRs and DEs take awhile to make an impact. JA has shown his proficiency in drafting defensive backs a ton more than those other positions.
Claude Harriot
Dan Bauzin
Haynes
Mark Bradley
Airese Curry
Earl Bennett (TBD)
"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
SHHIIIIIIIIIIIIIT
Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!
by ifuwannacrownem on Apr 20, 2009 12:10 PM CDT reply actions
The Bears are gonna regret letting this guy get away
Stupid
Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!
by ifuwannacrownem on Apr 20, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Eh If We Didn't make a run
At him in the last two months what makes you think we even wanted him? I would have probably liked to see him over Bullocks but it doesn’t matter much.
by Sam Householder on Apr 20, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I know, but still
very strong, very fast, hard hitter, good tackler, as smart as a safety can be, oh, and he’s familiar with the cover 2 scheme.
sounds like a safety to me.
Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!
by ifuwannacrownem on Apr 20, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Giordano
The Cal product has been a regular contributor on special teams.
This line is all you need to know about his capabilities. Why do you think he’s that good?
"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
what do you expect?
He plays behind Bob sanders and bethea. that said, the times that i’ve seen him play, he’s explosive. superbowl XLI, he hit dez clark so hard, it caused the ball to come out in a play that basically decided the game.
and when hester took the opening kick to the house, Giordano came flying halfway down the field and almost saved a TD. I swear, it looked like a cheetah chasing a slug.
when he played sparingly in week one of the 2007 season, I remember Brees saying in the post game press conference about how the safety looked like he knew excactly where the ball was going when he was in the game, and when he finally tempted fate he picked one off and took it to the house.
Giordano might be the fastest man in the NFL. It’s a damn shame he’s just a special teamer.
Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!
by ifuwannacrownem on Apr 20, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure
I think that says it all though. Combine him being a career special teams’ ace, and no teams showing interest as tell-tale signs he doesn’t have what it takes to be a starter in this league. I think the play that decided the SB was Rexy throwing an Int return for a TD, not his play on Clark.
"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
I don't know much about him
But I just know that he is a regular starter and is real good and a Pro-Bowler on a couple of my Fantasy Drafted teams on Madden.
by Sam Householder on Apr 20, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Word!
see? even the damn machines know he’s a big deal
Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!
by ifuwannacrownem on Apr 20, 2009 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I believe that you probably could get away with not drafting a receiver. If the prevailing theme is defense, then it is probably best to use the picks on a defensive players and maybe one offensive lineman. You actually could trade for a receiver if you choose to not draft one. This is all part of the building process-practice patience. Give yourself at least 2-3 years to finish the project. Everything can’t be solved in one draft, but it sure is a good start!
Needagoodtime!
If Larry English falls to second round, Bears should pull the trigger! Demon Huskie edge rusher
This local product of the chicago area is so passionate and a real bully edge rusher that roughs quarterbacks up and pops the ball out. Watch his highlights on youtube, a real demon and fast, can’t say either Ogunleye or Brown are fast, though they are solid defensive ends, but not pass rush premiers like this guy. English is MVP like caliber with the right coaching, like lets say Lovie and Marinelli. If we really want to give Cutler a chance to be a pro bowl franchise quarterback for the Bears, we gotta rattle the other quarterback and keep our offense in the game, and Cutler on the field as much as possible. Lets light it up with monster of midway defensive highs. Draft English. Demon Huskie
The Ghost of Ron Rivera haunts the Windy City...
by Oso Monstar of Midway on Apr 21, 2009 12:52 AM CDT reply actions
Keep dreamin... cause it's very unlikely to happen.
He’s the top rated pass rusher in the draft.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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Wait, what?
Are you only considered at him at OLB? Cuz I’d have Rak and Maybin ahead of English.
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