Last night of camp: Twitter 8/19

by Allie on Aug 19, 2009 5:02 PM CDT

Getting closer to the words we all want to hear!

gregolsen82 Last day of camp practice! Tomorrow we go home for our home preseason opener. I think all the guys are looking forward to playing at home

Kick off soon, ladies and germs. Also, thank God for night practice to take my mind off the horrible horrible Cubs.

Updates via twitter from around the football world, usually focused on the Bears!

ESPNChiBears Asst. Trainer bobby slater putting bowman and tillman to work. A lot of quick feet drills/lateral movements.

DavidHaugh Love the Favre move for the storylines, but Cutler and Rodgers (in order) still best QBs in division at this stage

ESPNChiBears Check out Jeff Dickerson's new podcast Football Fix for exclusive Bears audio only on ESPNChicago.com http://tinyurl.com/la6hve

DavidHaugh Tony Dungy tells ESPN1000 Marvin Harrison would fit with Bears...but other NFL types say his knees are done. Is he worth risk? Not sure

vxmcclure23 kellen davis recovering from left hamstring injury. says he'll be fine

chitownforte22 The last night practice of camp tonight...i better see you all out there

ESPNChiBears Chris Collinsworth challenges the Bears' defense http://bit.ly/Megm3

ESPNChiBears Ron turner says competition still on-going at LG. Omiyale starts again saturday. Too much money to be second string.

Keep looking for updates throughout the night.

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This sucks.

ESPNChiBears Ron turner says competition still on-going at LG. Omiyale starts again saturday. Too much money to be second string.

I figured it was going to happen this way. If Beeks has been out-performing Omiyale, as a lot of reports have shown, then Beeks should be our starter. Money or not.

- Smudgers

"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox

by David Taylor on Aug 19, 2009 6:09 PM CDT reply actions

may the best man win...

I like Beeks and I think having line depth is good so I’m not panicing I think they’ll do what best for the team.

Rick Morrissey = Dbag

by SoulEater7 on Aug 19, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions

I sure hope they do.

- Smudgers

"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox

by David Taylor on Aug 19, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions

I think they'll do what they think is best for the team.

Whether or not I approve remains to be seen. Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.

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

by Just Dave on Aug 19, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 6 recs

Hilarious.

Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.

- Smudgers

"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox

by David Taylor on Aug 19, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Can I use that for my sig?

Because its awesome.

by Allie on Aug 19, 2009 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks.

Do whatever you want with it. Consider it my tribute to you for you excellent coverage with the whole twitter thing.

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

by Just Dave on Aug 19, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Aw

aren’t you sweet. its really been no biggie.

:-)

Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave

by Allie on Aug 19, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions

+1

"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)

Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.

by SackMan on Aug 19, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions

bad first date or something?

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on Aug 19, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions

Lol..rec

"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill

by propheteer on Aug 19, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Make it GREEEEEEEEEEN!!!!!

I'm teaching fools some basic rules.- MR.T

by Ditkavsworld on Aug 19, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Don't sweat it. Learn to understand the real reasons.

Omiyale’s learning a new position. They already know what Beekman can do. So, they want to see how Omiyale can perform with the 1st string at guard. It’s for evaluation purpose.

Also, don’t be upset if Beekman wins the job. For one, that means he’s the better guard right now… and you want the better player out there, don;t you? Secondly, we gave Omiyale a nice contract, but it wasn’t a bank breaker. It was good value, and he helps improve our overall talent at O-Line.

"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)

Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.

by SackMan on Aug 19, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions

Omiyale

is said to be bigger and stronger in the running game than Beekman. Ultimately, he’ll start at some point in the season because he’s more talented. I like Beekman, but his size may be better suited at C.

"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill

by propheteer on Aug 19, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions

Dickerson keeps saying that

Omiyale’s technique sucks. and that beekman has outplayed him

Beekman’s been getting a lot of work in as backup center lately b/c they’ve been giving Kreutz days off.

by Allie on Aug 19, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions

This is what I keep hearing as well.

- Smudgers

"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox

by David Taylor on Aug 19, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions

That's why I said at "some point."

It’s an entirely different position and new scheme, so it will take a little time.

"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill

by propheteer on Aug 19, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions

I was expressing no opinion

just passing along more news. :-)

by Allie on Aug 19, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions

Do you have a link with Dickerson's blog?

I can’t seem to find where he said his technique is that bad. I read he’s in favor of having Beekman start, but nothing else.

"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill

by propheteer on Aug 19, 2009 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions

I honestly don't know if he's ever blogged it

He says it on ESPN 1000 at least once a day though.

http://espn.go.com/chicago/columns/blog?name=dickerson

by Allie on Aug 19, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions

Read it

Thanks anyways. I like this quote on Omiyale though.

“He’s powerful, got excellent strength, excellent explosion and quickness off the ball,” said Turner. “He’s gotten better every day as far as the adjustments. It’s a new offense for him and it takes time. He’s got the natural talent, now he’s getting comfortable in the system.”

Once he settles in with his technique, IMO I believe he’s the superior athelete. I guess we’ll see soon enough whether he gets it down in the next three games.

"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill

by propheteer on Aug 19, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions

That's another reason why Omiyale is starting the next game.

Beekman is gonna play center after Kreutz takes a seat for the night.

"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)

Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.

by SackMan on Aug 19, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions

yeah but

dickerson is jsut a beat writer, which means he knows absolutely nothing. or something.

by mike b on Aug 19, 2009 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Why would I be upset?

I want the best player to win the job. Not the player who has the biggest contract. I’ve said all along that Beekman is more likely to lose the job than Omiyale is to win it. From the majority of reports I’ve heard from camp, Beeks has done a great job and has benefited and improved tremendously from lining up between Kreutz and Pace. I haven’t seen many bad things coming out of camp about his play.

And 6.3 million this season doesn’t break the bank, but it is a lot of money for a player that’s done nothing to prove he’s worthy of it.

- Smudgers

"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox

by David Taylor on Aug 19, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions

4 years for $11.5 million... with escalators maxing out at $14 million

The $6.3 mil is just for year 1, with bonuses being paid out. It’s a pretty modest deal for an NFL free agent.

"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)

Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.

by SackMan on Aug 19, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Say he doesn't hit his escalators...

That’s 11.5 million that he’ll make over four years. Averaging 2.875 million per year. That is a lot of money for an unproven “NFL Free Agent” who hasn’t proven anything on the field. In his three year NFL career, he’s started one game and has been nothing more than a backup on two teams. The Bears paid the majority of his contract up front because they started the season with 31+ million in available cap space. I’m not saying he won’t be worth it in the long run, but modest contract for what he’s provided to the game up to this point, definitely not.

- Smudgers

"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox

by David Taylor on Aug 19, 2009 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Omiyale

will prove his worth, he was backup to a great player as well, just like beeks is next to pace/kreutz.

i agree that it is a bit steep, but i think the 20/20 hindsight thing will look pretty good down the road.

I would debate you, but that would only lead to me being dragged away in handcuffs...

by BearNecessities on Aug 20, 2009 4:08 AM CDT up reply actions

Just had another thought.

With everything going on with Brett Favre when do you suppose Madden will un-retire?

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

by Just Dave on Aug 19, 2009 8:24 PM CDT reply actions

Oh God take it back!

Take it back now before you jinx us all!!!!

"The time has come to get deeply into Football. It is the only thing we have left that ain't fixed." - HST

by JerBear50 on Aug 20, 2009 2:05 AM CDT up reply actions

Updates delayed by rain and dinner, but here we go:

Dvoracek running with the 1s along side Adams.
Afalava INT at goaline. Having awesome camp, that guy.
Wildcat: Forte to Hester incomplete, but Jay threw a nice block.
Harris with 1s during 11 on 11.
Jay went 6-6 during 7s with bullets to Olsen and Rideau.
(Also, Rideau was on the radio with Mully & Hanley today and he was really good. Funny and smart.)
3500 fans on hand after the rain. Bears back in full pads.
Know dropped a perfect deep ball from Hanie.
Rideau with 2 good catches. Gets a “point” from Cutler.
Dez made a great catch in traffic during 7s.
Hester returning punts.
Lovie watching Peanut while works on the side. McClure thinks he may be getting closer.
Kellen Davis back after sitting with hammy.
Kevin Jones sitting for 2nd day. Says he’s fine.
Mannying, Peanut, Bowman, Toeaina, Izzy, Roach all out.
First cuts are 13 days away.
Mark Anderson getting private teaching lesson with Rod & Asst. Eric Washington.

And the strangest I’ve ever read from Dickerson:
Desmond clark and pat mccaskey with an odd handshake. Were they in the same college fraternity?

by Allie on Aug 19, 2009 9:09 PM CDT reply actions

More good things about Afalava and Rideau...

Afalava showed up in PS game 1… but Rideau has yet to make an impact in a game situation.

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by Dane Noble on Aug 19, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions

That could be cause Cutler only had eyes for Hester.

I’m hoping he mixes it up a bit this week.

- Smudgers

"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox

by David Taylor on Aug 19, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions