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NightLink: QB Coach Pep Hamilton on Cutler, Hanie, and Basenez

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Over at the Bears official site, Larry Mayer sits down with the Bears QB coach, Pep Hamilton, to discuss Jay Cutler, Caleb Hanie, and Brett Basenez.

Excerpts of the interview to follow, but make sure you head over and catch the entire article

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With Cutler’s ability to throw the deep ball, how much more will the Bears take shots down the field than they have in the past?

Just in my time here, when there’s been an opportunity for us to take a shot down field and make a big play, coach Turner has seized that opportunity. We had a lot of chances last year to make some big plays down the field and for whatever reason we didn’t. Jay’s arm talent and his ability to throw the deep ball is an asset, so I’m sure with Devin Hester’s game-breaking speed and his ability to get behind the secondary, I wouldn’t be surprised to see that play called a few times during the season.

How did backup quarterback Caleb Hanie perform in OTAs?

He did a lot of good things. He showed the poise that he’s shown since he’s been here. Being given a chance to get reps versus the first and second team defense was important for him. It gave him a chance to get a feel for what the play speed would be like during the regular season. But he’s still working at it. Training camp is going to be important for him. It’s going to be big. It’s going to be important that he comes into training camp in great shape and has the appropriate mental approach and perspective. But he’s coming along. He’s a young player who has a lot of potential. He’s just got to keep working at it.

What are your impressions of backup Brett Basanez?

He’s a hard-working guy. Brett is always at Halas Hall after hours studying film and going back to critique himself after practice. On the field, he’s shown some mobility as well as the ability to make the necessary throws. Brett doesn’t have a lot of play-time reps, but the potential is there. Both Brett and Caleb can make plays with their legs. They’re both athletic, and they can extend plays. Both guys have a lot of common traits. They’re smart kids who work hard. It’ll be interesting to see how the competition between them ultimately ends up.

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hesters speed....

i wonder if johnny knox and devin hester had a footrace who would win….deep ball both of those guys…anytime

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 6, 2009 8:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is this the polite way of saying that Ron Turner lacks creativity?
some of the pass concepts that we run in coach Turner’s offense are somewhat universal and similar to other teams

If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.

by Just Dave on Jul 6, 2009 9:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Don’t forget Ron Turner was the OC when Eric Kramer had the huge year for Chicago… I expect some good stuff from him this year

by wiltfongjr on Jul 6, 2009 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure if you want to be rude

But that would mean every other offense is uncreative too seeing as universal means everyone has that play or some version of it.

I’m not a Turner defender, usually, but being rude about this doesn’t make sense.

Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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