NightLink II: Toomer Not on Bears Radar?

by Dane Noble on May 8, 2009 5:54 PM CDT

This morning, WCG posted an article that revealed that the Chicago Bears had contacted Amani Toomer. This afternoon, Vaughn McClure is saying that likely didn't happen.

According to a source, the Bears did not place the call to Toomer. The receiver's representation has, no doubt, called around the league measuring interest from different teams, including the Bears. The Bears might be intrigued, but they're not jumping at the opportunity.

Also in the article, Drew Rosenhouse twittled, or tweetered, that Anquan Boldin is still available for trade. The Bears have a ton of young wide receivers, and a young QB to get them the football. With a revamped OLine, and a solid running game, should the Bears even try to go out and make another free agency splash?

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Another big trade or free agency splash isn't necessary...

But I’m sure none of us would be too angry if JA brought in a quality player.

"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)

"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers

by gridiron_assassin on May 8, 2009 6:05 PM CDT reply actions

And who's Vince McClure?

Must be a new writer in Chicago because I’ve only heard of Vaughn McClure :P

"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)

"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers

by gridiron_assassin on May 8, 2009 6:07 PM CDT reply actions

I have no idea what you are talking about.

But look, I do see the BAN wagon coming!

Be nice. Flag comments that you think are offensive. Use the "reply" button. Drink plenty of water. Compliment others. Rec comments and posts you like. Don't call people names. If you don't like someone's comment, attack the comment and not the commentor. Learn the difference in your/you're, then/than, to/too. Exercise. Relax. Stretch often. Find good in the world.

by Dane Noble on May 8, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions

haha man you must really be having a bad day

because I’ve never seen you pull that out on someone before. I guess the wagon driver stopped by to change Vince to Vaughn and now I see him driving away :)

"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)

"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers

by gridiron_assassin on May 8, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions

I am the wagon driver.

And I am parking right outside your door. :)

by Dane Noble on May 8, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Well it's a long ride from Portland so at least I have a couple more days...

And believe me i know how long the trip is by wagon, I played Oregon Trails on my PC when I was younger :)

"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)

"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers

by gridiron_assassin on May 8, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions

I friggin always died of cholera.

by Dane Noble on May 8, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions

lmao

Yea I remember that too, either that or I always drowned trying to port across a river. I actually those were the only possible endings to that game, they never programmed in any other outcomes.

"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)

"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers

by gridiron_assassin on May 8, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions

I liked shooting the big ass buffalo

But didn’t see a lot of them, had to settle for rabbits.

And yeah i always picked the banker as a profession, cause when i picked the other one i almost always got killed by native americans within the 2nd day.

by Chitownproduct on May 9, 2009 5:24 AM CDT up reply actions

And it's Tweeted.

Not tweetered.

by Sam Householder on May 8, 2009 6:18 PM CDT reply actions

That one I'm leaving.

And you should fell dirty for knowing the difference. Go wash your mouth out with soap.

by Dane Noble on May 8, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Sorry i am the only

Person on WCG who actually enjoys using Twitter. I follow WCG, they should follow me.

by Sam Householder on May 8, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions

He should fell dirty, huh?

Hit the showers, rook.

I'M A MAN! I'M 22!

by ChiFan13 on May 8, 2009 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions

I am most definitely

a Tweeter rookie.

by Dane Noble on May 9, 2009 2:00 AM CDT up reply actions

You're a rookie in general

for saying:

And you should fell dirty for knowing the difference

I'M A MAN! I'M 22!

by ChiFan13 on May 9, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions

That doesn't make me a rookie,

just a person who types with only their index fingers.

by Dane Noble on May 9, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Which makes you a rookie

I'M A MAN! I'M 22!

by ChiFan13 on May 9, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Don't ferget to change yer sig tomorrow yungun'.

by Dane Noble on May 9, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks

It’s like a before-and-after shot….

I'M A MAN! I'M 23!

by ChiFan13 on May 10, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions

Why not Edwards?

Love what you guys have goin on here. I think the asking price is a first and third for boldin and a 2 and 3 for Edwards, right? Why not give up the 2 and 3 for a guy that would be a pro bowler with Cutler throwin him the ball? They would be sick together.

by Rbmann21 on May 8, 2009 6:33 PM CDT reply actions

So then next year

We wouldn’t have a pick in the first three rounds? Yeesh that is kind of steep.

by Sam Householder on May 8, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions

But getting 2 Pro Bowlers?

You gave up a total of four picks (1st-09, 1,2,3 -10) and got two pro bowlers out of the deal. I will take that any day of the week not to mention that makes the bears offense scary good right now instead of in three years when the defense is that much older. Oh and I didnt forget about the third rounder this year, I am just figuring the bears already made up for that in the draft getting the two guys they wanted both in the third round.

by Rbmann21 on May 8, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions

I don't see management making two huge trades in the same year...

It’s very rare for a team to trade for a pro bowl caliber player let alone two in one year. As much as I would love to have Edwards, we would be mortgaging our future and who knows how many teams we’re going to have before the draft next year. Most great teams (Patriots, Colts, etc.) find a way to get better and still acquire more picks year after year so you can’t depend on big trades to fix your team. At some point the coaches are gonna have to develop someone and hopefully that’ll happen with some of our rookie receivers so we won’t have to rely on outside help.

Oh and btw welcome to the site, I’ve only been here about a month and a half but so far it’s been a lot of fun.

"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)

"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers

by gridiron_assassin on May 8, 2009 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions

sorry, meant to say how many needs (not teams) we're going to have next year...

"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)

"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers

by gridiron_assassin on May 8, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks

Been reading a few times but never posted til now. I agree with what you are saying, but i think we already committed to winning now by giving up so many picks for Cutler. Our D is always built through the draft, so why not get one more big name on offense. JA is better at drafting the mid rounds than the early rounds anyway and I think he showed that again this year. Plus we have a lot of young talent on offense already, getting Edwards would give all those young guys a chance to develop and with the exception of a OL here or there, our offense would be stacked for quite a while. Then keep drafting D like we are good at and we will be set. Maybe wishful thinking, but I think it could work.

by Rbmann21 on May 8, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions