The Bears Den - 4/9/09
by ChiFan13 on Apr 9, 2009 6:00 AM CDT
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The Bears Den is in debt to Brad Biggs, since he has five stories on here.
In The Den
Brad Biggs breaks down Kevin Shaffer's contract.
As long as we're talking of Brad Biggs's work, here's his take on whether the Bears will move up in the draft.
You're not sick of Brad Biggs yet? Fair enough....he details two WR prospects under the radar: Brandon Tate and Kevin Ogletree. Click on Tate to see my breakdown of him.
You still want more? Brad Biggs talks with Mohamed Massaquoi after his private workout with the Bears.
Alright, last Biggs article, I promise. Biggs talked with Kurt Warner about Orlando Pace.
David Haugh breaks down which current Bears would be good in a political office on the eve of former Bear Jim Schwantz being elected as the mayor of Palatine.
Scout.com writes about Orlando's wish to play LT and making Chris Williams move over instead.
Larry Mayer details the importance of the NFL Combine and pro days.
Haven't gotten your Cutler jersey yet? Click here to do so.
Speaking of which, haven't gotten your Cutler fill yet? On the official Bears website, they have a full page devoted to Sir Jay.
Orlando Pace has been recruiting Torry Holt to play in Chicago.
In The Vicinity of The Den
Da Mutt!
Nowhere Near The Den
After Deuce McAllister filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on one of his dealerships, Nissan has decided to take the cars off of his lot.
A look into Nate Davis's draft stock, which has steadily tumbled since the combine.
Costa Rican police are now investigating the alleged shooting that took place at Tom and Gisele's wedding.
Teams are now using "ghost" profiles on Facebook and MySpace to check out prospects.
John Clayton speculates on the likelihood of Ocho Cinco being traded from the Bungles. Supposedly, the Bungles want a 1st and 3rd round selection for him. Good luck with that, Cincy.
GB: Tennessee head coach Lane Kiffen kicks player off of team for missing practice... for attending the birth of his child.
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uhh...
Morley didn’t get kicked of the team for attending the birth of his child. He was excused for that. He got kicked off for missing another practice the following week. it was two separate occasions.
Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!
The way I understand it,
he had missed 3 practices before the absence Tuesday. And the one Tuesday, if I understand it correctly, was the final absence, which was to attend his child’s birth.
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. (Vince Lombardi)
The senior from Miami, who was not at Tuesday’s practice, had already missed three practices this spring.
He was suspended for the Vols’ first spring practice after being late to a team meeting. He also missed practice LAST TUESDAY for the birth of his child.
Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!
by ifuwannacrownem on Apr 9, 2009 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Okay.
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. (Vince Lombardi)
Bears will stick at #49 and hope a good wide receiver is there
Angelo doesn’t have the ability to trade up in my view. They can’t trade the 3rd round compensatory pick, and I doubt offering a 4th or 5th round pick is going to entice any team to swap 2nd round picks with the Bears.
Wide receiver, safety and defensive lineman are all critical needs. Chances of the Bears getting immediate impact players at all three of those positions is a longshot however. I’d still like to see the Bears pick up one of the remaining free agent wide receivers, then adopt the philosophy of taking the best available WR, S and DL when their draft turn comes up in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th round.
qb. So if any team takes a turd without knowing about the turd’s turdishness in advance, it’s the team’s own fault.
Wow… eloquently put… ? Lol.
I loved the current Bears as political officers read. Very amusing. Whoever did the Bears: Now and Then type article, you could totally add on a section like this. :)
Finally, I think it’s ridiculous to count attending the birth of your child as a reason to kick someone off the team. I understand he had missed practices before, but I feel that missing for a reason like that should be considered ‘excused.’
"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
oh no..
I accidentally hit qb and not bq for my quote.. the one time I don’t preview my post… sorry guys.
"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
you should read my first comment
an honest mistake was commited
Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!
by ifuwannacrownem on Apr 9, 2009 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Right after I posted...
… I read your comment. I obviously didn’t realize that when I posted. So… ignore that comment then. :]
"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 9, 2009 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Davis
It pains me that this guy isn’t getting a legit shot. I think some team could be pleasantly surprised by him. Yes he fumbled, but the flu in the one game and the rain in the other. Two of the fumbles were bad snaps.
Davis had an NFL QB coach as his OC and both his head coach and OC/QB coach coached and recruited Tom Brady and Brian Greise. Parrish said at Nate’s draft declaration press conference, “I thought Tom Brady would be taken a lot higher than he was….” and went on to say in the effect that you just never know what scouts will love or hate about a guy.
by Sam Householder on Apr 9, 2009 10:27 AM CDT reply actions
Brady and Gresie huh?
well, with all the talk about how the broncos are looking for the next “Brady” by drafting a Quarterback in late rounds, Nate Davis could be that guy.
Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!
by ifuwannacrownem on Apr 9, 2009 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions
As follower of MAC football...
Nate Davis is too small to be a legitmate NFL quarterback prospect. He is 6’0" standing on his tip-toes. Don’t for a minute believe his listed height of 6’2". Great career at Ball State, and a great arm. But he isn’t big enough.
Hmmmm
BLoum?
Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!
by ifuwannacrownem on Apr 9, 2009 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
BS.
According to the combine records Davis is 1 pound heavier than Stafford and 1 pound lighter than Sanchez and exactly three-fourths an inch shorter than Sanchez and seven-eighths an inch shorter than Stafford.
Stafford could well be the number 1 pick, Sanchez a top 10-15 pick and you’re going to tell me Davis cannot play in the NFL because of seven-eighths of an inch? Really? Oh ok you must be the greatest evaluator of talent ever if you know that 3/4" or 7/8" is the difference between a great career and an undrafted FA washout.
by Sam Householder on Apr 9, 2009 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Well....
I watched Nate Davis play directly against NIU. And I’m telling you directly he is no more than 6’0" tall max. Hence part of the reason why his draft day stock is dropping like a stone.
Why? is he shrinking?
he used to be projected as a first round pick. you’re telling me that all of a sudden, scouts saw he was 6’0" tall and said “oh my god! this guy is short! we can’t call him a first rounder anymore.”
Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!
by ifuwannacrownem on Apr 9, 2009 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok, well....
I work for the Ball State newspaper and I was on the sideline during two different games and have on campus and on the field stood next to Davis while he had on both cleats and regular shoes and I am telling you he seemed a tad taller than me, but probably the same height and I am 6’ 1 1/2"
by Sam Householder on Apr 9, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions
His official combine height was 6'1"
but they don’t list quarter inches. I saw on 1 draft site he was 6’1 3/8".
Regardless, whether he is 6’1" or 6’1 1/2 wont make a lick of difference in where he is drafted.
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. (Vince Lombardi)
That is what I have been thinking
I really hope that he lands somewhere w/ a good QB head coach like Denver or San Diego because they will know how to coach him and bring him along better than a team that has trouble evaluating talent like our Bears have a history of….
by Sam Householder on Apr 9, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Orlando Pace recruiting Torry Holt
The Link is to The political office page not the Orlando recruiting page.
Sir Jay?
Is that what we’re going with?
If you run it together it sounds like “Sergei”. I haven’t decided whether I think that’s in favor or against it.
If/when
the Cutler jerseys come out in orange, I might actually get one.
A qb. I still can’t believe it.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 9, 2009 3:21 PM CDT reply actions
This really has nothing to do with anything but
I noticed on the Bears store website the following jersey’s can be yours for the low low price of $15.
Grossman, Berrian, and Muhammad.
Get them now while there HOT!!!
If things came easy, then everybody would be great at what they did, let's face it.
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kindling as well. You know if you ever need to fire up the grill.
If things came easy, then everybody would be great at what they did, let's face it.
Mike Ditka
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Because the internet is the best place to assault a religion and a country. Sir, if I ever meet you in the real world, expect a thorough beat down.- Special thanks to bs.uf15bosox9bears23
by Ditkavsworld on Apr 10, 2009 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Brandon Tate
He was Hakeem Nicks before Hakeem Nicks was Hakeem Nicks.
Of course that whole alphabet soup of ligament injuries on one blow last October is awfully hard to handicap, and who knows what he’ll be as a pro. But Tate looked like the best pro prospect on the Tar Heels until the Notre Dame game.
Sure would like to see him in our colors.
And the prevailing wind happens to be blowing from Vichy.
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