Wide Receiver War of Attrition: We Can't Keep 'Em All
by Dane Noble on Jun 5, 2009 1:40 PM CDT
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Jerry Angelo has left the door open of possibly adding another wide receiver to the roster, but I really don't see that happening (however, I do hope I am wrong). That being said, we have 10 guys currently battling for roster spots:
Earl Bennett
Rashied Davis
Devin Hester
Juaquin Iglesias
Derek Kinder
Johnny Knox
Eric Peterman
Brandon Rideau
A few days ago, Sklz711 gave us his ideas of how he thinks the WRs will work out.
Wide Receivers: This is really going to be a pick 'em scenario based on quality production on both offense and ST. Hester/ Bennett/ Igleasis at this time are, and should be, the favorites for the first 3 positions. I've not seen many love notes for the Droppasaurus coming out of the propaganda machine, and shockingly saw a positive vote for Rideau locking down a back up position because of his good ST play, and that being a key factor at backup WR. I see them keeping 6 WR, possibly 7 if Peterman sticks solely for ST. The other two slots are pick your poison between Knox/ Kinder/ Davis. Do they go for pure promise? Can any of them play ST better than the others? Your guess is as good as mine here, but I know I'd rather it be Knox/ Kinder.
At the time, I was thinking that the Bears would actually only keep 5 WRs. We are going to be working out of mostly 2 and 3 WR sets, with Hester, Bennett, and Davis being the top three. Iglesias is a lock for a spot, and Knox has a great shot as well. But we have also been hearing that Brandon Rideau has been impressive.
Today, I read an article by Brad Biggs that states Rideau has been working with the first team offense a bit, and is doing well. In the article, Ron Turner expresses that Rideau has been making the most of his opprotunities so far in OTAs. He has been showing great hands, and is the biggest WR on the roster.
Biggs says that the Bears will keep 5 WRs, 6 if one of them makes a splash on Special Teams. Rideau may be the 6th man.
Based on all of this, our wide receiver corp, considered by many to be one of the Bears weakest links, we may end up seeing this as our final group:
Devin Hester
Earl Bennett
Johnny Knox
Brandon Rideau
Not exactly the most menacing group of WRs, but a lot of you seem to think that the QB can make a subpar group of WRs into something productive. I hope you are right.
Oh, and a parting shot:
Yesterday, we brought you an article about Bears players who all thought that bringing in Plaxico Burress would be a good thing. Well, today, I'm going to leave you with a comment made by Devin Hester recently:
"I really was hoping we'd have gotten a veteran earlier this year," Hester said, "but it is what it is and we're stuck with what we've got, so we've got to make sure we make the best of it and learn from each other."
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I think the WR's will be better than people think.
I remember last season everyone killed the Bears offensive line. Boers and Bernstein even had the bears at like 6-10 absolutely dogging the Bears line but they played fairly well and surprised many. I see the same thing happening in the WR position. I think sometimes you just have to put faith in the people you drafted. I rather not see Davis back. I would just bring in the most talented group from the ten and just go for broke hoping one or two become legit players. Develop them.
by SoulEater7 on Jun 5, 2009 1:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you're right.
They were ranked 28th. I thought they ranked better.
by SoulEater7 on Jun 5, 2009 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I think Hester will be a much better receiver as witnessed by his growth in the position last season. I’m still clinging onto the idea that the Cutler/Bennett connection from college will spill into the pros. Iglesias and Knox seem to have some rookie swagger in the stuff I’ve read about workouts.
Rumor has it Alex Brown keeps Chris Simms' right index finger in his back pocket for good luck.
by HanelucaTC on Jun 5, 2009 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that parting shot got to me too...
it is what it is… and we’re STUCK with what we’ve got??? not the endorsement i expected…
Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.
by windycity72 on Jun 5, 2009 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it proves that Hester
is not sold that this group of guys will provide the impact we (the fans) are looking for. JA goes out and gets Cutler, but if the dude only throws for 200 yards a game – what good did it do? yes, i know it’s great and we’ve got a franchise QB, i just think it’s going to be a struggle and possibly a let down that we’ve got this guy with a cannon for an arm and he’s got a bunch of amateurs (yes their pros, but really outside of Hester, these are bunch of unproven receivers) on the other end dropping passes or running shoddy routes. An addition like Holt would have boosted this position’s stock enormously, but as Hester said, we’ll just wait and see what this group can do.
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by junkhorse on Jun 5, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh...
I think Hester’s comment has much more to do with looking for a veteran to learn from. None of them have experience, outside of Davis (who was also converted from DB in the first place). Hester wants a pro to learn from, and I don’t blame him.
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by SackMan on Jun 5, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but
what about eddie royal last year? and brandon marshall before that? no one really knew these guys and they had big rookie seasons. true, the broncos had stokely to take some pressure off last year but how much did D’s have to focus on him?
by genetic on Jun 5, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't take everything Devin says to heart
He’s not the sharpest knife in the drawer. He didn’t think before making his statements.
by luckie815 on Jun 5, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you can correct me if i'm wrong, but...
i don’t ever remeber an interview, or quote that made me think he was dumb… like i can’t stand listening to jamarcus russell!
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by windycity72 on Jun 5, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant
they are still trying to teach him to be a WR and he has had real problems learning the position. They haven’t even started teaching him on the aspects of talking to the media.
by luckie815 on Jun 5, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i see what your saying...
but i STILL think jamarcus russell is a tool!!!
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by windycity72 on Jun 5, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yo dawg..
You’ve gotta love him for looking like a PIMP at press meetings though!
by Mathias-K on Jun 5, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO ONE ON THE CORNER HAVE SWAGGER LIKE US!!!
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by windycity72 on Jun 5, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don't know about that...
The first interview I saw was after a game his rookie year where he had a punt return TD and I was pretty shocked at how unintelligent he sounds. I’m with luckie on this one, he’s definitely not the brightest person I’ve seen. I’ll post a link to one of his interviews when I’m not at work and have some time to look.
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by gridiron_assassin on Jun 5, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
have you ever heard him talk?
sounds like a moron. listen to the post games.
by mike b on Jun 5, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Jamarcus is bad...
But he ain’t got nothing on Frank Gore. Frank Gore sounds like Corky from “Life Goes On” with a deeper voice.
by Chitownproduct on Jun 6, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know the original talk was about Devin
And i was saying that he isn’t as bad as Jamarcus or Frank Gore when it comes to giving interviews.
by Chitownproduct on Jun 7, 2009 2:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's a lot of reasons hester may have toned down his WR request..
But the most likely is his teammates. If we bring someone in now, someone would have to go, and Devin was on a slippery slope if he was talking about a new person coming in. What kind of message does that send to people like Davis, Knox, and Rideau, one of whom would have to go if a new WR came. I kind of hope that Hester keeps the line of “I’m a WR, not a GM – I just want to go out and perform”.. etc etc
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 5, 2009 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
exactly the point...
the writing is on the wall… and i also hate to be the conspiracy theorist, but, somebody’s head is gonna’ roll if we don’t start DOMINATING our division, and quite frankly, win the bowl! hester is our most skilled receiver, and he smells superbowl… i’d be calling these guys out too! if they’re not stepping up, then, hey go get me another receiver so we could do this thing!
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by windycity72 on Jun 5, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the way you think...
Makes me want to go do some tackling drills or someting. A dominating bears performance… yeah.. I can envision that, to the tune of 35-3 in the opener vs GB. It’s not enough to just want to win – it’s about wanting to completely dismantle your opponent (especially the Puckers).
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 5, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The rookies need real game time experience
If we ever expect them to develop into anything. Davis has had his chance and it’s time to let him go.
by luckie815 on Jun 5, 2009 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree completely,
at this point let’s see what we have and let these guys earn a job. Bringing in a one year “bridge” only takes reps away from the guys you’re trying to build on.
by BearFan611 on Jun 5, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ditto
Work the Rookies! How the hell else can they develop?
Davis needs to go. Enough already with him.
by pete banachi on Jun 6, 2009 1:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as they run the right routes...
Cutler will put the ball between their numbers.
So, it’s all a matter of who can get into their routes off the line best… and then who can catch the damn ball.
Could we use some veteran experience? Of course we could. There’s very little experience on the roster. But, we’ll be fine. Especially with Olsen as one of our top weapons.
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by SackMan on Jun 5, 2009 2:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
GeauxBears...
I have a question… who is your avatar? I’ve been trying to find out for a while, but can’t… lol
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by HoneyBear on Jun 5, 2009 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lol
I am as big of an LSU Tiger fan (Geaux) as I am a Chicago Bears fan (Bears). The coach of LSU is Les Miles. The avatar is Les Miles ’shopped into Bears garb.
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by Dane Noble on Jun 5, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so... basically
a perfect blend.. kinda like your screen name… nice touch… now photo shop king, throw a bears helmet and jersey on plax so we can start getting used to the way it looks!
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by windycity72 on Jun 5, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh.....
LSU
"The phone's for you, I think it's the Devil."
by Acreman20 on Jun 5, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
November 7th just won't get here quick enough.
But this time, Jarrett Lee won’t be leading our offense. It amazed me that he could throw 4 picks against the #1 team in the country… and it still took OT to beat us.
Can you imagine what Jordan Jefferson is gonna do? I can… and it’s gonna be sweet to watch.
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by Dane Noble on Jun 5, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can you imagine what Jordan Jefferson is gonna do?
Get embarrassed by Tebow and the boys? Yes, I can imagine that.
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by JerBear50 on Jun 10, 2009 2:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah. That makes sense.
Thanks. :) I wasn’t sure if it was a famous coach/person, or if it was you! Lol.
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by HoneyBear on Jun 5, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Totally thought that was real
I actually sent it to a buddy of mine who is an LSU fan and a Chiefs fan. He always brags about the fact the Chiefs have like 5 Tigers on their squad. I sent him that and said Les was really a Bears fan.
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by Hurricanes becoming Bears on Jun 5, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perfect! Lol...
I’ve actually got a couple more Miles pics in Bears garb if you want me to email them to you…
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by Dane Noble on Jun 5, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is Rashied Davis considered such a lock to make the roster?
I know he brings experience to the slot position but experience doesn’t equal talent. He’s not a terrible receiver but he’s not very good. If the Bears just wanted experience on the roster they should have grabbed Joe Jurevicius who could easily man the slot and put up Rashied Davis numbers without the drops. It seems to me there is only one good way to get experienced veterans in our receiving corps. Develop them. Quit letting average to below average “proven vets” like Davis take roster spots away from some of our untried receivers. Give Rideau his chance. Let the rookies get some playing time. Let’s see what we’ve got without continuing to look at what we have. By that I mean move over Davis, let’s let the kids play.
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by Just Dave on Jun 5, 2009 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i displayed a list of goods in "The Rashied Davis 2009 Stat Contest."
his stats are absolute garbage, even without the drops! like i said before, let him play slot, but just with another team.
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by windycity72 on Jun 5, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Davis won't get cut...
the Bears signed him to a 3 year deal last April for almost $4 mil.
Right now, it looks like the slot is his… but I completely expect Iglesias to challenge Davis for the slot position. If Cutler can help Iglesias look even half as good as he did Eddie Royal, Davis might find himself on the bench.
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by Dane Noble on Jun 5, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so your saying...
they rather bench a receiver making over a million dollars a year than cut him? you know as well as i do that a football contract means absolutely jack…
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by windycity72 on Jun 5, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I'm not saying that.
I’m saying that they signed him last April to a contract for a reason. I’m not saying he is fit to be a starter, and I certainly think we can do better, but I also realize that the Bears personnel folks seem to see something in Davis that they like.
Davis should see his numbers go up by playing in the slot… especially with Cutler throwing the football. BUT, like I said earlier, I expect Iglesias to give Davis a run for his money.
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by Dane Noble on Jun 5, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they are too stubborn to cut him.
how many times did the bears brass stand up for a player who should have been cut just because they paid them some money, I hope they can get past this a cut him before he drops a game saving reception, again.
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by leopoldjones on Jun 6, 2009 12:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As bad as he is, he's one of the only WRs
with any experience whatsoever. I believe him and Hester are the only ones to have a single catch in a game. It’s kinda hard to run with an all-rookie corps when your #1 is a converted DB/return man. At least Davis knows what he’s supposed to do.
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by JerBear50 on Jun 10, 2009 2:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Kinder?
I haven’t really been hearing a lot about Kinder…I was really hoping he would turn out to be a big steal. Is he not doing something? I’d hate to see him get cut…
I mean, if he can’t cut it, then he can’t, but I was really excited that this guy would work out.
I guess it’s just my nature to fall in love with 7th round Bears WR picks. I was sad when Marcus Monk got cut last year, too.
by TCBullfrog on Jun 5, 2009 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Haven't heard too much on Kinder...
he very well may be a casualty of having so many inexperienced WRs on the roster all at one time. Maybe he will make the practice squad, and try it again next year…
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by Dane Noble on Jun 5, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We've got a few months yet...
Be patient. Guys are learning the playbook. We’ll see who shines in August.
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by SackMan on Jun 6, 2009 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My guess is
Knox is going to pick up the playbook faster than any of the other rookies.
by luckie815 on Jun 6, 2009 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Knox will
be the best ST player of the bunch.
by rdent4hof on Jun 7, 2009 9:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Confuses me...
your statement does.
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by Dane Noble on Jun 5, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice Yoda.
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by Just Dave on Jun 5, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And there are a few things that are dams....
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by Just Dave on Jun 5, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grr...
As I was saying I really think Peterman has a shot, he is supposed to be a beast on ST. The locks are Brouss and Aromaman either finding a ticket back to the PS or getting cut. Also, I’m really not seeing any reason at all to keep Davis at this point. I hate to say it, he’s not the worst WR I’ve ever seen, but he’s really not what we want/need out of a slot WR. Seriously, we need a reliable target, not a player you hold your breath at when he goes for a catch. He’s also not really a threat after the catch either, so what’s the point? It’s not even boom or bust, it’s poof or bust which isnt’ really appealing. So where does that leave us under this set of circumstances?
Locks
1. Hester is a starter
2. Bennett is a starter
3. Igleasis is a starter
That leaves us with at least two possibly three open slots. Rideau is getting more and more play. Knox is also getting solid play as a reliable WR.
So that makes my call at this point as
Hester/Bennett/Igleasis/Knox/Rideau/Peterman with Rideau and Peterman working ST.
by Sklz711 on Jun 5, 2009 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
8 WRs?
That is a lot.
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by Dane Noble on Jun 5, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
8 WR?
1. Hester
2. Bennett
3. Igleasis
4. Knox
5. Rideau
6. Peterman
by Sklz711 on Jun 5, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I get that.
But unless someting has changed, a player cannot be listed solely as special teams on the roster.
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by Dane Noble on Jun 5, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we're misunderstanding each other...
And you’re just counting the names, instead of looking at who they are. I listed Rideau and Peterman as specifically working ST, as in the other four likely would not be working ST along with their WR duties. More specifically Rideau will be the large target in goal line/first down situations while working ST, while Peterman will be ST only in games basically becoming another BA.
by Sklz711 on Jun 5, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't mind
Davis being dumped myself. I like your list. The only change I would make (just my opinion) Rideau at the 4 and Knox at the 5. It’s just difficult for me to see Knox ahead of Rideau. My reasoning would be adjustment time for Knox. Coming from a small college, the NFL speed will take some getting used too. Plus, Rideau’s knowledge of the offense and his size give him a head start that I don’t see him losing.
by rdent4hof on Jun 7, 2009 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Juaquin Iglesias...
I can hardly wait for him and Olsen’s duet rendition of “To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before”.
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by Just Dave on Jun 5, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hillarious
That is fantastic!!!
Unreasonable people make life difficult...
by WisBearsFan34 on Jun 6, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bears will probably keep six...
Hester is a definite, Iglesias is a definite, and, um, er…
That’s it. Those are really the only two who I assume are locks. Three others will likely be kept for their distinctive roles: Davis (vet), Bennett (ties to Cutler), and Rideau (size/ST).
No. 6? Johnny Knoxville. No, seriously—him. Did you see the way he took a pounding against USC on that one episode of Jackass? Gotta love that resiliency.
by Blog Down, Chicago Bears on Jun 5, 2009 10:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Iglesias a Lock?
Hey, the kids a third round rookie Dude.
There is no definite/lock here what so ever.
He has yet to show he belongs.
by pete banachi on Jun 6, 2009 1:08 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
way to word it...
as i mentioned before, there were over 85 WRs(87-88, kept losing count) that had his stats or better… that means roughly 3 receivers on every single team in the NFL were “him” or better, sans the drops,and, a third of last years rookie class WRs were too! iglesias should’ve went earlier in the draft and EVERYBODY knows that… which leads me to believe nobody would’ve questioned his skills had he gone 1-2 RD.
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by windycity72 on Jun 6, 2009 4:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea Right!
“Everybody” knows he’s a 1-2, so how come NOBODY drafts him till the Bears take a flier after the 3rd round?
If It wasn’t for comp-picks the kid tumbles into the 4th rd and falling.
“Everybody” knows?
But NOBODY is pulling the trigger!!
Kinda like “Everybody” knows your cute …. but NOBODY wants to date you!
LOL!!
If he was a 1st or 2nd rounder then he would have been drafted in the Ist or 2nd.
Period.
by pete banachi on Jun 7, 2009 2:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We won't know for sure about Iglesias until he gets on the field
but, I can’t necessarily agree with your last comment. Was Lance Briggs a 3rd rounder, was Mike Singletary a 2nd rounder, Tom Brady a 6th, or Cade McNown a 1? Drafting is an inexact science that is very dependant on the needs of teams at the time your name comes up and the ability to identify talent by all the teams in the league since every pick after #1 is effected by the other teams picking around you. I think all that windycity72 was saying is that at times before the draft, he was mentioned by some reports as capable of going from late 1 – 2, so we may have a steal, or he “might be exactly who we thought he was”.
by BearFan611 on Jun 7, 2009 7:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Point Taken!
True, however these where players with all the necessary tools to be successful in their respective positions.
They where coach able for technique and scheme.
In Iglesias case he lacks the speed to separate at the NFL Level.
All the coaches and scouts determined this, it appears, unanimously.
That’s why nobody wanted him in the early rounds.
This is redundant, but it’s one of the 10 Commandments of Coaching:
“You can’t Coach Speed!”
by pete banachi on Jun 8, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOTTOM LINE!!!
davis needs to go!!! and my original comment stated that if he had gone 1-2, nobody would be questioning him… i know it’s a bunch of “what if’s”… thats what 90% of the conversation on this site is! pre-draft speculations… everybody and their mama had a mock draft!!! i actually saw one that had us taking josh freeman(B.C., of course)!!! and, you might have a point there… but i think my good looks just intimidate them…
B.C. = before cutler
A.D. = after denver
..not callin him a saviour or anything, but the similarities are uncanny!!!
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by windycity72 on Jun 7, 2009 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i also heard that when he goes partying with olsen,
they never have a tab cuz he just keeps turning their water into wine… that’s what i heard!!!
Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.
by windycity72 on Jun 8, 2009 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely...
he’s a lock. He’s our first WR addition after the Cutler trade. He was our second pick in the draft. The Bears could make him ride the pine all season but there is no way he is not making the starting 53 (barring injury of course.)
by The Kaiser on Jun 7, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and yet again...
truer words and all that!!!
Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.
by windycity72 on Jun 7, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How much worse are the recievers this year than they were last year?
Most sports writers are saying that this is one of the worst receiving corps in the NFL. People are criticizing them because they’re young. If the Bears had kept Marty Booker and Brandon Lloyd, I really don’t think that we’d be that much better. Barring serious injury, Devin Hester will join the 1000 yard club this year and start to justify that $40 million contract. I’m also gonna take a chance and predict that Johnny Knox will emerge as the #2 behind Hester.
by JimmyMack on Jun 6, 2009 7:26 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i agree
I was looking up knox and he is similar in size and build (actually he is 3 inches taller but he is lean) to eddie royal. granted royal was a second round pick and knox was a fifth but royal also went to a bigger school (vt) and knox went to abilene christian. If we are to believe the hype coming out of halas hall, and provided he is actually to play I think he could be productive.
"snuffalufagus fucks my shit up"
by leopoldjones on Jun 6, 2009 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"actually allowed to"
my bad I should read before I post
"snuffalufagus fucks my shit up"
by leopoldjones on Jun 6, 2009 9:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Knox can catch
I went and saw Texas versus the nation and got to watch Johnny Knox , He is better than advertised he catches with his hands and doesnt allow the ball to touch his body or pads I think he will be a play maker for our team.
by payton#34 on Jun 6, 2009 5:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I have an off topic question
what is the cost of a restricted FA, and franchised player in terms of compensation?
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.
by chi-town on Jun 6, 2009 6:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats an awesome corp of WRs you got there
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
by Joe_D on Jun 7, 2009 6:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
an Eagles fan dissing a receiving corps… the irony is thick. Up until this year or two, it could be argued that the Eagles have had the worst receiving corps of the past decade.
by uli on Jun 8, 2009 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suppose...
that’s a case for optimism right htere, actually. Thanks Joe D!
by uli on Jun 8, 2009 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they must be feeling REAL good about a second year receiver and a rookie...
and a handful of over-the-hill/ has-been, never-will-be receivers… Hank baskett? reggie brown? kevin curtis? really??? sounds earily similar to another team i know, which btw, is getting no love from the media! i do, however, wish westbrook a speedy recovery…
Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.
by windycity72 on Jun 8, 2009 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Iggles fan, don't you have better things to do?
Like making sure the Reid boys don’t miss their NA meetings and probation appointments?
"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."
- John McKay
by JerBear50 on Jun 10, 2009 2:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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