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Photo-Caption Contest: Rookie Minicamp

First off, a big congratulations to our winner of the previous contest: Qgee!

Qgee also got to pick the photo for this week's contest:
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Honorable mentions (other engreeninations) go to:

ifuwannacrownem

ThorCo

Spongie

WCG

JerBear50

Previous winner:

Ditkavsworld

Alright folks, this week's contest is a photo from Rookie Minicamp.  Qgee will sit this week out, then be eligible for participation next week.  One side note:  please keep the captions appropriate... I had to unfortunately delete a few this last time.

Have fun, and don't forget to wreck your favorites!

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by Dane Noble on May 14, 2009 11:54 AM CDT reply actions  

It's a camera guys, not a gun

You can out your hands down

If God had wanted man to play soccer, he wouldn't have given us arms.- Mike Ditka

by Hurricanes becoming Bears on May 14, 2009 12:08 PM CDT reply actions   2 recs

I appreciate it

I rely on spell check too much. Maybe I should start proof reading.

If God had wanted man to play soccer, he wouldn't have given us arms.- Mike Ditka

by Hurricanes becoming Bears on May 14, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

So should I.

I make stupid mistakes on almost every other comment.

by bdalebs on May 15, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Put 2 hands up...

if you’re glad Rex Grossman is gone!

by Ditka,Sausage,Bears on May 14, 2009 12:20 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

"Wave your hands in the air if your a true playa.....

Not so fast Rasheid."

Because as far as we're concerned, there is still no team in the history of the NFL that could beat the '85 Bears.

by Ditkavsworld on May 14, 2009 12:27 PM CDT reply actions   2 recs

Umm... it's rookie minicamp.

Even though he use a football lesson or two, he’s not there.

by bdalebs on May 14, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

No actually Rasheid

Stole Knox’s jersey so he could get more reps. He needs the work, arena league isn’t exactly hiring.

Because as far as we're concerned, there is still no team in the history of the NFL that could beat the '85 Bears.

by Ditkavsworld on May 15, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions  

Probably should've thrown some background in there

Because as far as we're concerned, there is still no team in the history of the NFL that could beat the '85 Bears.

by Ditkavsworld on May 15, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ron Turner Continues The Search

For our #2 WR…

“hey Jay throw it to me I’m open!”

Unreasonable people make life difficult...

by WisBearsFan34 on May 14, 2009 12:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Simon says put your hands in the air.

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on May 14, 2009 12:27 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Raise your hand if you understand the playbook

Good, go catch some balls.

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on May 14, 2009 12:28 PM CDT reply actions  

-1

Ungood bossman… simply ungood.

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by Dane Noble on May 14, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, okay then.

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by Dane Noble on May 14, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jay Cutler is our new QB...

“Everybody let’s do the wave!”

Unreasonable people make life difficult...

by WisBearsFan34 on May 14, 2009 12:30 PM CDT reply actions  

The correct version of West Side Story...

nicely done.

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by Dane Noble on May 14, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Never answered my question though....

Have you seen Wicked yet?

I've officially adopted #94 Marcus Harrison!

by scespy12 on May 14, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

No.

And you should email me if it is worth talking aboot. Just to try and keep this thread on the right track.

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by Dane Noble on May 14, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

I've seen it

and it’s not…

"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."
- John McKay

by JerBear50 on May 15, 2009 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

damn it!!!!

i was gonna go for the “sew, a needle pulling thread… la, a note to follow sew… tea, a drink with jam and bread”… i guess i gotta be quicker on the show tune responses.

by windycity72 on May 20, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let's take it from the top fellas.... ah one, ah two, ah three...

“One singular sensation

Every little step he takes.

One thrilling combination

Every move that he makes."

Because as far as we're concerned, there is still no team in the history of the NFL that could beat the '85 Bears.

by Ditkavsworld on May 14, 2009 12:39 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

is it an issue that

we have already quoted two Broadway plays in a football blog?

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on May 14, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

They are called musicals!

Get it right!

I've officially adopted #94 Marcus Harrison!

by scespy12 on May 14, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't forget

the Village People have been referenced as well.

Because as far as we're concerned, there is still no team in the history of the NFL that could beat the '85 Bears.

by Ditkavsworld on May 14, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

my apologies

two Broadway plays and the Chippendales.

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on May 14, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

It is what it is.

Tell me Chris Farley doesn’t come to mind when the Cheippendales are mentioned?

Because as far as we're concerned, there is still no team in the history of the NFL that could beat the '85 Bears.

by Ditkavsworld on May 14, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

And Andre Smith comes to mind

when Chris Farley is mentioned.

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by Dane Noble on May 14, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

nice

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on May 14, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

In a cost-cutting move the Bears have decided to reintroduce the Honey Bears, but use practice squad members instead.

(here’s a link if you need one)

by Arbusto on May 14, 2009 1:27 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Ok

How many of you think you are better than Rashied?

by Bearsguy34 on May 14, 2009 2:26 PM CDT reply actions  

“to the right now, to the left,
take it back now yall
one hop this time. one hop this time
right foot two stomp’s
left foot two stomp’s
slide to the left,
slide to the right, criss-cross criss-cross,cha cha real smooth”

by Mike Mueller on May 14, 2009 2:41 PM CDT reply actions  

One more song:

“Dale a tu cuerpo alegria, Macarena
Hey, Macarena”

by Mike Mueller on May 14, 2009 2:43 PM CDT reply actions  

And breathe in...

“Raise your arms and take a deep breath in, and now release… good.. "

The Bears players keep getting more and more excited about having Jay Cutler as their quarterback, especially now that they are practicing with him – so much so, that they have now implemented relaxed breathing techniques into their cool-downs.

"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 May 14, 2009 4:20 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

WOW!

Very literal.

I've officially adopted #94 Marcus Harrison!

by scespy12 on May 14, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rec'd.

Odd that I’ve rec’d the two gun related posts.

by bdalebs on May 14, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wrecked!!!

Hear about the blind hooker, you gotta hand it to her.

by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on May 14, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Playing 500 for last roster spot

200!!!

(Jay throws ball with very high arch)

If God had wanted man to play soccer, he wouldn't have given us arms.- Mike Ditka

by Hurricanes becoming Bears on May 14, 2009 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Ron Turner- “Come on guys! We didn’t become the Monsters of the Midway without a year of ballet and two of jazz tap!”

by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on May 14, 2009 10:08 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

So THIS is how you get a roster spot in Chicago......

Note to self: “You’re young, so you’re only a few yoga classes, 30-50 pounds, and a couple of inches away from being a Chicago Bear.”

I wonder what you have to do to be a Detroit Lion? I’m guessing simply have a pulse.

"The phone's for you, I think it's the Devil."

by Acreman20 on May 15, 2009 12:05 AM CDT reply actions  

Its fun to stay at the..

YMCA!!!

(Asshole Sr) "If you learn one thing here, NEVER pass out in Ohio."

by ThorCo on May 15, 2009 5:21 AM CDT reply actions  

Oh I didn't know the actual words

that song lol, I only ever knew YMCA…guess thats a byproduct of being born in the 90’s, my bad

(Asshole Sr) "If you learn one thing here, NEVER pass out in Ohio."

by ThorCo on May 15, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Boot to the Head!

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Beer in one hand - brat in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming 'WOO HOO, What a Ride

by icarr0331 on May 20, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Forgive me my inner Ed Gooberman got the better of me

In case your unfamiliar with Tae Kwon Leap

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Beer in one hand - brat in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming 'WOO HOO, What a Ride

by icarr0331 on May 20, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

wrecked.

Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!

by ifuwannacrownem on May 15, 2009 8:32 AM CDT up reply actions  

Yes, definitely rec'd.

Hear about the blind hooker, you gotta hand it to her.

by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on May 16, 2009 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Uh, yeah, Plaxico, of course it's cool if you practice with us...

"If God had wanted man to play soccer, He wouldn't have given us arms" - Ditka

by EricEmpire on May 15, 2009 1:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Here's another try...

Testing for illegal substances, the Bears management gives the players sobriety tests… doesn’t look like many will be passing the “balance on one foot” test…

"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 May 15, 2009 1:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Watch me crank that Soulja Boy

and Superman dat ho!!

(Asshole Sr) "If you learn one thing here, NEVER pass out in Ohio."

by ThorCo on May 15, 2009 2:02 PM CDT reply actions  

lol

Rec’d

"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."
- John McKay

by JerBear50 on May 15, 2009 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah.....

lol, definitely rec’d…my bad

(Asshole Sr) "If you learn one thing here, NEVER pass out in Ohio."

by ThorCo on May 16, 2009 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions  

Here we go

After the Bulls lost in 7, the Bears taught their rookies how to flop like Big Baby Davis

by tommite622 on May 15, 2009 2:26 PM CDT reply actions  

"First thing fellas we need to make sure you all know how to shave....

let’s see those hands."

Because as far as we're concerned, there is still no team in the history of the NFL that could beat the '85 Bears.

by Ditkavsworld on May 15, 2009 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Lovie: "Sorry rooks....

But Commissioner Goodell has authorized a new rule to be enforced immediately. If you’ve got a road game in Cinci you MUST know the proper procedure."

"The phone's for you, I think it's the Devil."

by Acreman20 on May 15, 2009 5:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Oooh, so close to a wreck.

But you rushed through it…

Next time, take yer time…

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by Dane Noble on May 15, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

You are correct sir

My apologies

"The phone's for you, I think it's the Devil."

by Acreman20 on May 16, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

ESPN's John Clayton has news from the Valley of the Sun

It’s been reported that the Arizona Cardinals have changed what they want in exchange for WR Anquan Boldin. A spokesperson for the team stated that what we would like to see is which team is willing to show us their best cactus impersonation.

When hearing the news Jerry Angelo ordered Lovie Smith and Ron Turner to institiute Red 94 Catus Double Z Option Jazz Hands into the playbook.

Because as far as we're concerned, there is still no team in the history of the NFL that could beat the '85 Bears.

by Ditkavsworld on May 15, 2009 5:58 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Gotta rec

a Blazing Saddles quote, probably one of my favorite movies of all time!!

(Asshole Sr) "If you learn one thing here, NEVER pass out in Ohio."

by ThorCo on May 16, 2009 12:45 AM CDT up reply actions  

The rookies signal a touchdown

obviously ending the Grossman/Orton era.

"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."
- John McKay

by JerBear50 on May 16, 2009 12:11 AM CDT reply actions  

Another

Demonstrating why he is the highest paid kicker in the league, Robbie “Solid gold” Gould, kicked a field goal through the uprights created by all of the teams’ rookies

by tommite622 on May 16, 2009 12:12 AM CDT reply actions  

(Angelo) "Dammit Lovie, no more BBC in the locker room!"

“They spend half the morning acting out the Silly Walk sketch and we get nothing accomplished!”

"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."
- John McKay

by JerBear50 on May 16, 2009 1:39 AM CDT reply actions  

Those are not spirit fingers!!!

THESE are spirit fingers !!! And these are gold.

by eross226 on May 17, 2009 1:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Concerned about making the roster

Rookies started a dance troupe as a fall back in case their NFL dreams are not realized.

by Sam Householder on May 18, 2009 11:16 AM CDT reply actions  

Whilst your pun was unintended,

it was funny nonetheless…

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by Dane Noble on May 19, 2009 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions  

The Tutus are in the locker room!

"It was a wise Man that invented Beer" (Plato)

by LarryCubFan on May 18, 2009 10:07 PM CDT reply actions  

DAMNIT!!!!

Where’s Urlacher with the Old Spice Swagger?

"The phone's for you, I think it's the Devil."

by Acreman20 on May 19, 2009 1:41 AM CDT reply actions  

Alright folks,

“Last call”… get yer submissions in, and envotenate the ones you like… thread will close Thursdee morning!

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by Dane Noble on May 19, 2009 10:04 AM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Do the Hokey Pokey and turn about!!!

"It was a wise Man that invented Beer" (Plato)

by LarryCubFan on May 19, 2009 10:25 AM CDT reply actions  

"This is the last time

we take Rashied Davis’s workout, we look like idiots…and STILL can’t catch a pass!"

by Sam Householder on May 19, 2009 1:58 PM CDT reply actions  

The rookies have their first work out

with newly hired conditioning coach Richard Simmons

"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."
- John McKay

by JerBear50 on May 19, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions   2 recs

Boss, I'm giving you a rec

I realize you made a crucial error; however, it was more understandable than the classic “AOL speak” line. Don’t spend it all in one place.

I'M A MAN! I'M 23!

by ChiFan13 on May 19, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

What is the crucial error?

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on May 19, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well
are suggesting they are sweating to the oldies?:)

I assume you meant “Are you suggesting.”

I'M A MAN! I'M 23!

by ChiFan13 on May 19, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

See I get called out so much on spelling that

I overlook grammar.

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on May 19, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Bears draft picks film their first infommercial

as they describe the results of using “Extenze.”

"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."
- John McKay

by JerBear50 on May 19, 2009 4:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice.

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by Dane Noble on May 19, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

you get one from me too....

yes, i also dread those commercials(esp. the new ones), but that was too funny!!!!

by windycity72 on May 20, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rec'd.

How did no one else think of this?

by bdalebs on May 20, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

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