NightLinks: Mock 2010, and A Veteran QB Back on the Market

by Dane Noble on Jul 13, 2009 5:45 PM CDT

Not a whole lot going on in the world of the Bears today, unless you are keeping up with the banter between Brad Biggs and KC Joyner. That aside, tonight features two links for your perusement, with one of them coming from the halls of SB Nation.

In our first link, we get to look at an early version of the 2010 NFL Draft, courtesy of Mocking the Draft. Of course, it is the first 32 picks, and Chicago doesn't have one, but it is interesting to see what they did with Denver's pick(s), and their pecking order.

5. Seahawks (From Denver)- Russell Okung OT, Oklahoma State

Okung is dominating both as a run and pass blocker. He may need to add some weight, but has the skills to be a very good left tackle in the NFL. The Seahawks need a lot on both sides of the ball, but with Walter Jones nearing the end of his career they need to address the offensive line early in 2010.

28. Broncos- Jevan Snead QB, Ole Miss

The Denver front office is acting like they have their franchise quarter back in Kyle Orton. It won’t take long for them to think otherwise once the season starts. Orton is a game manager, not a playmaker. Denver needs a strong armed signal caller that can get the ball to its explosive receiving combo. Snead showed good ability during 2008 season, and with a strong pro day and a good combine he could make a run to be the first QB off the board. If he falls, Denver will be happy to take him .

The second link isn't big news, but for those of you who have been clamoring for a veteran QB, should Jay Cutler go down, well there is a vet now available (and he probably knows the Bears playbook better than most)...link pops.

Update 4:02pm PDT: A friend of mine in Chicago texted me that he heard on a local radio station that a "source" has said that the Bears have already contacted the veteran QB. I can't find a link, and who knows if this source is legit... any of you heard anything?

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Noes, they have Tebow going to the Vikes!!!

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by bdalebs on Jul 13, 2009 6:03 PM CDT reply actions

They can have him

Hellva player…at the college level..one of if not most exciting player to play the game at the college level….but the track record for Florida QB’s has not been too fantastic, as we know all too well

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by ThorCo on Jul 13, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Different coaches...

Different type of player, etc.

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by bdalebs on Jul 14, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions

Same results...

Neither the current coach OR type of QB currently at Florida has flourished in the NFL. Tebow has YET to show any signs of being a prolific NFL QB and Alex Smith is the coaches most recent gift to the NFL.

by Boilerbuzz on Jul 14, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Meyer's offense is great for one reason.

It’s not one specific offense – he adapts it to the players, which allows him to recruit any type of player he wants. Give Tebow a look after a few games this season, and I bet you’ll be blown away how well he’s playing in more “pro style” offensive plays.

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by bdalebs on Jul 14, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions

wont happen...

he wont drop down to 18. i disagree a lot with this mock draft but still tebow wont drop that far..you have undead al always drafting the fastest guy at the position and the experiment with j. russell has to be over soon. plus you have teams like the seahawks who are going to need to get a guy to replace their aging vets. tebow is just a more polished guy at the college level..this also assumes bradford comes out after his 3rd year or is it his 2nd? idk i hate osu.

Bring back our honey bears...sick and tired of hearing about the dallas cowboy cheerleaders and the bars they go work at when they quit. cold weather + cheerleaders in skimpy outfits = lots of fun

by tomh115 on Jul 14, 2009 8:40 AM CDT up reply actions

This year coming up will be Bradford's 4th season.

He’s going to be a red shirt junior.

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by bdalebs on Jul 14, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Denver needs a strong armed signal caller

that can get the ball to its explosive receiving combo.

Kinda like what they had with Cutler.

Too funny.

by GeoMak on Jul 13, 2009 6:57 PM CDT reply actions

way too funny

but for 2 1st round picks I think they will laugh too

I Have Spoken.

by The_Fan on Jul 13, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions

Laugh About What?

Drafting a highly bust potential player in Robert Ayers and possibly drafting in the 30’s in next year’s draft?

by PaulieK14 on Jul 13, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions

They traded one anyways for a 5'9 corner

i dont think theyll be laughing too hard

by Staleystan595455 on Jul 14, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Way too early

to determine what Ayers and Smith will do, but I wasn’t a big fan of their draft.

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by propheteer on Jul 14, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions

It owuld be great to bring back Griese

he was better than Grossman and orton

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by The_Fan on Jul 13, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions

I'd rather not go after Griese again.

We have too young guys. We’ve all been interested in seeing what Hanie can do against better competition. Griese would just be here for a year until he thought he had a better shot to start somewhere else, like maybe Denver:), he doesn’t do anything for us.

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by Adam T on Jul 13, 2009 8:44 PM CDT reply actions

not to be a jerk

two*

and 4 qbs? drop the NU guy keep hanie

If you want to crown em...

by JohnnyTruant on Jul 13, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Gotta agree with JohnnyT...

Griese is a nice safety valve. Besides it will be nice fodder for the crappy Thurs. in NOV NFL network game vs SF.

by LostInSTL on Jul 13, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions

I don't mind bringing back Griese

He’s got to be better than Basanez. Let him and Hanie battle for the backup job.

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by propheteer on Jul 13, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes I can agree with that

Plus, I would feel like the only reason we signed him is because he torched us at home last year. If we sign him, I have a feeling that will be mentioned by Larry Meyer as a selling point.

by Sam Householder on Jul 14, 2009 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions

Completely agreed

I was not real happy when they got him the first time, since I had a feeling people would start clamoring for him and create a QB situation. I had a couple years of watching him down here in Tampa (the first time) and knew what a disaster he could be despite the numbers not being too bad on paper, and had numerous arguments with the old man (who still lives in Hammond) about whether they should use him and sit Rexie. I can see wanting to have someone experienced, but in this case I’d rather go with youth and potential upside.

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by JerBear50 on Jul 14, 2009 4:15 AM CDT up reply actions

Gresie is a cancer in the Locker room

Chicago, Denver, Miami, and most recently tampa, he’s either turned players against their coach or each other. I was happy when the Bears released him, I’d be happy i if they don’t pursue him.

Quite frankly, I’m more than happy with Basanez and Hanie as backups.

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by ifuwannacrownem on Jul 14, 2009 9:33 AM CDT reply actions

Cancer?

i dont remember hearing anything like that..how?

by Staleystan595455 on Jul 14, 2009 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions

well...

the answer lies Here

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by ifuwannacrownem on Jul 14, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions

Lol.

But, you didn’t google it for him. Defeats the point, right?

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by Dane Noble on Jul 15, 2009 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions

o thanks man

no one has ever been more helpful. Im assuming you dont know and thats why you decided to make a funny. I was honestly asking because the only thing i have ever heard anything bad about the guy was when he took credit for the comeback in 07.

by Staleystan595455 on Jul 15, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions