Position Battles: Wide Receivers
by wiltfongjr on Aug 25, 2009 11:00 AM CDT
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Last year the Bears opened the season with six wide outs on the roster (Earl Bennett, Marty Booker, Mark Bradley, Rashied Davis, Devin Hester, and Brandon Lloyd), but many Bears fans are speculating they only open up with five this season. Why? On paper the Bears should have a much more prolific passing game, so why not carry six again? Right now the Bears have ten receivers on the team, and in my opinion only two are definite locks to make the final 53, Devin Hester and Earl Bennett. Both had a couple catches against the Giants last Saturday, but who else is looking like 2009 Chicago Bears?
In preseason game 2, Devin Aromashodu made a heck of a catch, getting full extension to snag the ball for a 38 yard gain, and Brandon Rideau had two receptions and a special teams tackle. Those special teams contributions will be huge in making a final determination. Both seem to building steam for their chances on hanging around.
If Hester and Bennett are locks to stick, then Eric Peterman, John Broussard, and Derek Kinder have to be locks to be unemployed. I could see 1 or 2 of those guys making the practice squad if they go unclaimed. KInder is a guy I'd think could develop if he finds his way back.
So... 2 locks to make the team and 3 locks to be gone, and if my math is correct we're left with 5 players for 4 open spots (if the Bears carry 6 again). Rideau and Aromashodu have been getting all the publicity through OTA's and camp, and Juaquin Iglesias and Johnny Knox have the distinction of being '09 draft picks, but we can't forget about Rashied Davis. We can try to forget him, but I think he'll be back. He's received some first half playing time in both preseason games so far, and he is a more accomplished special teams player than the other 4 looking for work.
The Bears could cook up a mystery hamstring injury so they could stash someone on injured reserve, but I think Jerry Angelo may do something out of character for the franchise and release either Iglesias or Knox. And if they do they'll surely be picked up by a team looking for receivers. Thus far, my gut is saying Knox is the odd man out.
Here is what Larry Mayer from chicagobears.com, said on a recent Chalk Talk in regards to the receiver battle;
In terms of a player on the roster bubble, Devin Aromashodu's diving 38-yard reception certainly should give him a boost. The Bears likely will only keep five or six receivers, and it appears that Devin Hester, Earl Bennett and Rashied Davis are locks. If that's the case, then Aromashodu would be battling with Brandon Rideau and rookies Juaquin Iglesias and Johnny Knox for two or three positions. You also have to keep in mind that the Bears aren't necessarily going to keep the five or six best wide receivers. They'll keep the best three receivers and then the top two or three special-teams players at the position because the fourth and fifth receivers play primarily on the coverage and return units while rarely if ever getting reps on offense.
What does everyone else think?
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I bet...
Aromashodu makes the team if his special teams contributions are solid.
by jeepdays on Aug 25, 2009 11:06 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I sure hope he plays WR just as much as ST's.
I just really like what I have seen so far from him.
Hear about the blind hooker, you gotta hand it to her.
Rex Grossman has to be a test-tube baby, cause he's not worth a f---!!!
by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on Aug 25, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Insert random "Hester should be returning KO's" comment here!
v v v
- 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 smudgers on Aug 25, 2009 11:30 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hester should be returning KO's
"We're here! We're queer! We don't want anymore bears!" by Manimal on Aug 20, 2009 12:05 PM EDT @ Daily Norseman after acquiring a geriatric QB
by icarr0331 on Aug 25, 2009 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice.
Knew I could count on you.
- 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 smudgers on Aug 25, 2009 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy to Oblige
"We're here! We're queer! We don't want anymore bears!" by Manimal on Aug 20, 2009 12:05 PM EDT @ Daily Norseman after acquiring a geriatric QB
by icarr0331 on Aug 25, 2009 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keepers rule
"We're here! We're queer! We don't want anymore bears!" by Manimal on Aug 20, 2009 12:05 PM EDT @ Daily Norseman after acquiring a geriatric QB
by icarr0331 on Aug 25, 2009 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am starting to feel the same way.
Don’t get me wrong though, I want to see him succeed at wide out. If that should happen to not pan out, then at least we know what he can do as a returner.
Hear about the blind hooker, you gotta hand it to her.
Rex Grossman has to be a test-tube baby, cause he's not worth a f---!!!
by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on Aug 25, 2009 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 vs.6
I would rather go with 5 considering the other positions that we are going to need a lot of depth at (DB and DL). Plus we may carry 4 TEs and 4 RBs.
I think if Aromashodu doesn’t make the team it is a crime. And we all remember “Jay Cutler wants a say in what WRs make the team”.
by brands735 on Aug 25, 2009 11:33 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What about Marvin Harrison?
I think that he would be a great pick-up, not only to Cutler but also to the rest of the team
The sun will shine in '69
by gaclaudy on Aug 25, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tony Dungy Called...
and stated he already said that :-)
Unreasonable people make life difficult...
by WisBearsFan34 on Aug 25, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
From my lips to Lovie's ears
The sun will shine in '69
by gaclaudy on Aug 25, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
IMO
It would be a sad day if we picked up an over-the hill Marvin Harrison at the cost of Aromashodu OR Rideau. He was cut AND teams took several other receivers over him. He’s lost a step, too introverted to mentor, and probably asking for a mint. Bad move all the way around…again…IMHO.
Getcha Beernuts Ready!
by Fly1965 on Aug 27, 2009 7:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You also have to keep in mind that the Bears aren’t necessarily going to keep the five or six best wide receivers. They’ll keep the best three receivers and then the top two or three special-teams players at the position because the fourth and fifth receivers play primarily on the coverage and return units while rarely if ever getting reps on offense.
I slightly disagree with Larry Mayer on this. We have a unique circumstance: outside of Rashied Davis and Devin Hester, who were both actually converted DBs, we don’t have any NFL experience at WR. So, developing the best young receiving talent we have is a very high priority. Thus, I think a roster exception could be made for a talented rookie (Iglesias or Knox) to make the roster over a better special teams player.
At some point in the season, our top WRs are bound to miss snaps or games because of wear and tear. When that happens, I’d much rather see our best young receiving talent lining up with Cutler, instead of the best special teams player of the bunch.
If Davis doesn’t prove himself to be one of the best 3 WRs, they should part ways with him, and let the younger guys get the opportunity instead. Davis has little short term and long-term value as far as I’m concerned. He’s our most experienced WR… but that’s like being the tallest midget.
Iglesias and Knox have both been returning punts in the pre-season.
"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)
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by SackMan on Aug 25, 2009 11:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Experience is the Key.
I totally agree with you. We need to keep all 6 plus some guys on the practice roster. This competition for a spot and playing time should continue until a guy distinguish himself as a high priority WR at the 1, 2, 3….WR positions. Plus is something happens throughout the season, the guys in camp already knows the playbook and can come in a contribute immediately.
by Soloistic on Aug 25, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really hope
that when David Tyree gets cut from the giants, he isn’t the one we sign, that would suck big time
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Aug 25, 2009 11:38 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL.
I would have thought that by now, if the Bears wanted another WR, they would have signed one (M Jones). They must be somewhat content with what they’ve got. Maybe Cutler is gonna turn Armoashadu into the craziest fantasy sleeper you ever saw.
"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)
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by SackMan on Aug 25, 2009 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Development.
I comfortable with going into the season with what we have and not bring in another guy off the street. Cutler is capable of making these guys into productive WRs, filtering out the good and bad much more effective than in the past.
Cutler seem to be a good evaluator of WR talent. Reports from Denver is that he lobbied for Royal after seeing his hustle on special team. Hopefully that mean good things for Armoashadu, I’m pulling for him. He is a lock in my opinion.
by Soloistic on Aug 25, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. He gushed about Royal last year in OTAs and Training Camp
I was hoping he’d gush about one of our guys. But. Nope… not really.
"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)
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by SackMan on Aug 25, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Davis over Iglesias and/or Knox?
Man I hope not.
by sabbath999 on Aug 25, 2009 11:38 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What has Knox done?
I can believe that Iglesias has draft position…but Knox? comon…he’s Rashied with faster speed..
by bskariya on Aug 25, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They loved Knox in OTAs, because he caught everything!
But… when the pads go on, it’s a different game.
"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)
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by SackMan on Aug 25, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, Knox was getting all the headlines in OTAs!
I’d love to get this guy on the practice squad somehow. He has great upside, and maybe with a little time, we could see him progress.
by ChiLobo#23 on Aug 25, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry
but the game is played with pads on…we have Hester as our burner..we need possession receivers
by bskariya on Aug 25, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What I was eluding too was...
He actually does catch the ball very well… unlike Davis, who has a chronic case of the dropsies.
But, when the pads went on… and the playbook got bigger… he just didn’t make the adjustment. Give him time. Bennett looked lost last year when the pads went on. They were reluctant to even put him on the field.
"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)
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by SackMan on Aug 25, 2009 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe I just wasn't paying attention...
but hasn’t Knox only dropped one pass? I thought he looked okay for a rookie both as a receiver and returning kicks. Were there other drops that I missed? Seriously, I tivo’d the games and sped through a lot of the action in the second halves, so maybe I didn’t see it. I thought he has shown pretty good hands overall and you can’t coach his kind of speed. I’d hate to see him go somewhere and actually turn into the next Steve Smith in a year or two.
by BearFan611 on Aug 25, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uhhh
I can only recall the bobble-turned-interception-turned eventual touchdown. Maybe he’s running jacked up routes and notting getting passes because of it? Don’t know. But you can correct all of that through tutelage. You can teach a dude to be fast. I say keep him! Everyone’s worried about experience. I say we have Dez, Greg, Forte, and Jones for experience. That’ll open it up for the WR’s anyways!
Getcha Beernuts Ready!
by Fly1965 on Aug 27, 2009 8:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, we need possession receivers... but...
Davis is absolutely, positively NOT a possession receiver… if the choice is between somebody we KNOW will drop the ball at every opportunity and somebody who has some interesting developmental potential, I cut Mr. Drop in a heartbeat.
We are not talking about a choice between Knox and a possession receiver named Davis. Davis is a clown. Knox is… well… an unknown.
by sabbath999 on Aug 25, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know that. That is why I would like to DEVELOP him.
And it is nice to have more than one burner in your receiver group, agreed? All I’m saying is that we know what we have in Rashied. And I’d rather take a kid with a lot of upside that CATCHES and RUNS FAST but is real rough around the edges, than a guy who has little upside and a tendency to drop balls. I’m guessing by coaches statements that Rashied has a good chance to make the team, so I’m hoping we at least keep Knox on the practice squad.
And we have some bigger guys that are stepping up and could be possession guys. I don’t need to mention that Aromashodu stepped up big last game with a huge catch and is 6’4’’. Rideau is 6’2’’ and has been fantastic in camp thus far also.
by ChiLobo#23 on Aug 25, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to harp
but Aromashodu is 6’2" and Rideau is 6’3". Just to clarify (unless their listed height’s are wrong, which is possible).
Anyway, I agree. I hate the whole “experience is more important than talent” view that is taken in regards to Davis. He’s gotten his chances and hasn’t impressed. He looked decent last pre-season (caught everything) but during the regular season ended up with the 2nd highest Drop Percentage (behind Braylon Edwards I believe) in the league… and that was with Orton slinging him the ball. Imagine how he’s going to do when Cutler’s balls come blazing in.
I’d rather dump Davis and keep the rookies (along with Rideau and Aromashodu). Much more upside. Cutler is young, so this can be a long(er) term project… It’s not like our window is closing with him. We can afford to develop these guys rather than sticking with a so-so receiver just because he has experience. Besides, I truly believe that given an equal chance, all those guys will out perform Davis, experience be damned.
Just my opinion though. Davis could surprise us all this year, but I doubt it.
by DDigital on Aug 25, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep 6 WRs
I would predict the Bears keeping 6 receivers on the roster. The suggestion, by a blogger, of receivers by committee would suite this inexperienced core well. It will keep the competition going through the season. Making each player work hard each snap knowing that their job is not guaranteed. This will also give Cutler options throughout the season just in case someone gets comfortable in the position or hurt (current WRs knows the playbook). However, 6 receivers on the roster is ideal due to no wideout has separated himself in skills and play as being properly labeled 1, 2, 3, 4 WR.
by Soloistic on Aug 25, 2009 11:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
To keep 6, they'll have to sacrifice a spot somewhere else.
The decision won’t be very easy to make.
The competition for the 3rd TE spot between K Davis and M Gaines appears close. Would they consider keeping 4?
Our secondary has many injury concerns, and inexperience at safety. They won’t sacrifice a roster spot there.
Our D-Line is a priority because of the pass rush rotation, and health concerns on T Harris. They won’t sacrifice a roster spot there either.
We could go with only 2 QBs… dumping Basanez. That opens a spot.
But, we could lose that spot by keeping 4 RBs again, since Dave Toub has a some weight in these decisions on special teams, and both Wolfe and Peterson are good ST players.
AT LB, we have perhaps the best competition for depth on our roster. Would be a shame to lose a quality young talent there, because we didn’t have a spot.
"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)
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by SackMan on Aug 25, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont see them keeping 4 TE's
I think Gaines was brought in to kick K Davis in the pants…… if so it was a success.
Nor do I see them keeping 4 RB’s and I think they have a man crush on Wolfe, judging by early ofseason comments…… Man I still remember when he was drafted and they had to cut to commercial cuz noboby knew who he was. Sorry AP, special teams play doesnt overrule special projects on this team.
"We're here! We're queer! We don't want anymore bears!" by Manimal on Aug 20, 2009 12:05 PM EDT @ Daily Norseman after acquiring a geriatric QB
by icarr0331 on Aug 25, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ofseason falls somewhere between post season and the off season btw
"We're here! We're queer! We don't want anymore bears!" by Manimal on Aug 20, 2009 12:05 PM EDT @ Daily Norseman after acquiring a geriatric QB
by icarr0331 on Aug 25, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 QBs
2 QBs is super risky. There have been games where two QBs have gone down with injuries. Could you imagine? Devin Hester playing QB? He can’t even read or talk!
On the other hand, Matt Jones played QB in college and is now a WR…could be WR1 and QB3 as only one roster spot
by brands735 on Aug 25, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's an interesting slant
When would it make sense for us to bring another player in, at any position given where we are in the Offseason? The obvious answer is when someone gets hurt (read Dusty). I would have suspected they’d already have called someone if they were really interested. At this point, I suspect we’ll just play the waiting game.
by EvilKaramazov on Aug 25, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we lost 2 QBs in one game...
We’d have much bigger issues than just finishing that game!
Yeah… Jones could be QB3. But, he’d just be handing off with an occasional pass anyway. I still wouldn’t mind him as our #1 WR, even though he’s a d-bag. Just as long as he doesn’t spread coke throughout our lockeroom.
"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)
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by SackMan on Aug 25, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude let go of Matt Jones
He’s not coming here…nor will the Bears sign someone who got caught cutting up lines in the back seat of his car…
by bskariya on Aug 25, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he was just powdering his 'stache???
just a thought!
Unreasonable people make life difficult...
by WisBearsFan34 on Aug 25, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry Matt Jones funnies
are being discussed in another thread. Complete with bitchin’ Burt Reynolds ’stache pic.
"We're here! We're queer! We don't want anymore bears!" by Manimal on Aug 20, 2009 12:05 PM EDT @ Daily Norseman after acquiring a geriatric QB
by icarr0331 on Aug 25, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry my bad :-(
Unreasonable people make life difficult...
by WisBearsFan34 on Aug 25, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dont be sorry....come join in
"We're here! We're queer! We don't want anymore bears!" by Manimal on Aug 20, 2009 12:05 PM EDT @ Daily Norseman after acquiring a geriatric QB
by icarr0331 on Aug 25, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm teaching fools some basic rules.- MR.T
by Ditkavsworld on Aug 25, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That one deserves the AWESOME sidekick mention
"We're here! We're queer! We don't want anymore bears!" by Manimal on Aug 20, 2009 12:05 PM EDT @ Daily Norseman after acquiring a geriatric QB
by icarr0331 on Aug 25, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
can you guys focus on football!
but here’s another good ’stache
by wiltfongjr on Aug 25, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry!
I see Burt Reynolds, I’m compelled to put a pic of him up in all his greatness.
I'm teaching fools some basic rules.- MR.T
by Ditkavsworld on Aug 25, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah sorry He just so damn cool
"We're here! We're queer! We don't want anymore bears!" by Manimal on Aug 20, 2009 12:05 PM EDT @ Daily Norseman after acquiring a geriatric QB
by icarr0331 on Aug 25, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh my wife is talking to Joel Penton.....
any Buckeyes haters want her to kick him in the shins?
"We're here! We're queer! We don't want anymore bears!" by Manimal on Aug 20, 2009 12:05 PM EDT @ Daily Norseman after acquiring a geriatric QB
by icarr0331 on Aug 25, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, I was sort of joking when saying I wanted to sign him as WR1 and QB3, I do think he is going to be a big contributor to whoever picks him up. And until the season starts, I will say we should have looked into him as a cheap option, but I do agree that he won’t be wearing navy and orage this year (barring massive amounts of injuries)
by brands735 on Aug 25, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG
not another Matt Jones comment
by wiltfongjr on Aug 25, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I wish we'd get rid of Davis
Because we know exactly what is level of skill is, and it’s not great. So keep the younger guys that have more upside. It makes sense to me!
by Loathie Smith on Aug 25, 2009 2:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why on earth keep 4 TE's??
Tight end seems to be one of the deepest positions on the team. The notion that we’d keep 4 TE’s is crazy. I’d almost say the same thing about running back and quarterback. (Seriously, if we’re down to the 3rd QB we are not winning anything).
Everyone has been saying over and over that wideout is the weak link. I agree. But to me that counsels keeping as many of the young guys as possible, as long as they show promise.
I personally think J Knox shows a lot of promise overall, keeping in mind receiving, punt returns and kick returns. He does need improvement in catching, going over the middle, etc. But he also seems to be able to catch in stride and run after the catch, which with Cutler could be a huge deal. And I think he could be a very dangerous return man.
Keep 6 wideouts.
by Shuffle85 on Aug 25, 2009 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Keep 4 TEs, but only 1 FB...
Essentially, either keep Jason Davis or Michael Gaines as a “TE”. Who cares if they are really just FBs in disguise…
Knox has a much better upside than Iglesias and, IMO, has better hands and a more desire to actually play football. Iglesias should go play for the Colts or the Cards; somewhere to sit behind other polished receivers and learn discipline for a few years. I still think he was a bad pick, even at #99.
"There's a fine line between stupid, and clever"-D St Hubbins Spinal Tap
by LostInSTL on Aug 25, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree
Peter King at SI.com writes today about some wideout from BYU the Colts picked in the 100’s who is apparently going to play 20 snaps per game this year. Iglesias seems neither big nor fast — a puzzling pick to me.
by Shuffle85 on Aug 25, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BYU WR Austin Collie?
I thought he was on the Bears radar in the draft
by wiltfongjr on Aug 25, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time will tell.
Don’t be so quick to judge.
Indy is a very good place to land as a rookie WR. You get to ease into it, have a limited playbook to your WR position, and have Manning, Wayne, and Gonzo to help you out.
On the other hand, in Chicago, you have no mentoring help from veterans, and are competing with guys just as clueless as you are. There is obviously more opportunity for playing time in Chicago… for the rightguy. But, it’s just hard to guess which guy in the entire draft is gonna master your playbook the fastest.
"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)
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by SackMan on Aug 25, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Draft Hindsight
is tempting to indulge in, but you’re right it’s hard to know who is going to fit and who won’t. It’s very interesting to look at the 2009 draft 3rd round. The Bears took Jarron Gilbert at 68 and Iggy at 99. Between the two selections, 6 wideouts came off the board, including Ramses Barden and Mike Wallace. I guess the Bears really wanted Gilbert.
by Shuffle85 on Aug 25, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also...
I notice than when a player becomes a bust (especially half-way through his first preseason), people act like the team that selected him were the only ones that thought highly of him. Not true. If the Bears had selected someone else, Iglesias would have been picked in the same area. Everyone squawked for Robiskie, but I haven’t heard much about him. Remember last year? “Mendenhall! Mendenhall! Mendenhall!” “Forte? Who the heck is Forte? This sucks!” Uh, yeah. We should all be GM’s.
Getcha Beernuts Ready!
by Fly1965 on Aug 27, 2009 8:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are nuts if you..................................................................................................
Think the Bears wil cut Knox please lay off of the dope it is hazardous to your health.
by Dozjah on Aug 25, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great problem to have with 7 legit receivers for possibly only six spots..
I’d put the chances at great than 50% that someone does get injured before the season starts, so problem solved. Otherwise, they’re not cutting Iglesias unless he magically gets really, really bad soon, and they will have to risk hiding Knox on the PS or drop/trade Davis. The real question is if they decide to pick up a castoff from somewhere else, but I think that will be Davis’ spot to lose in that case. I’m not confident Knox will be able, with his experience, to justify gettnig a roster spot on another team (unless it’s Oakland), so maybe they can get away with PS for him. Kinder on the PS sounds good too.
I’d actually like to see the bears trade/release AP – he’s got some gas in the tank and deserves a spot somewhere to play.
by DisCUBbobulated on Aug 25, 2009 4:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We have 7 legit WRs?
OMG. Whew. That makes me feel so much better about this season.
"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)
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by SackMan on Aug 25, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if legit
is a word I’ve ever heard used to describe our receivers. :) Adequate may be a better word. I don’t know. Good catch SackMan.
I'm teaching fools some basic rules.- MR.T
by Ditkavsworld on Aug 25, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, legit may be a stretch with so many unknowns,
But I like the rest of DisCUB’s post. I get his point and agree with it. It’s nice to have 7 receivers that we can argue over who gets cut, unlike another site I know cough…LIONS…cough where the fans want to cut all but maybe three guys.
Either way, I’m past the stage of worrying about not having a proven WR corps. Now, I’m having fun trying to decide which of the unproven WRs is going to breakout for us this year.
by ChiLobo#23 on Aug 25, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
I’m probably past it because I saw last game how our boy Jay can make any receiver look that much better.
by ChiLobo#23 on Aug 25, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way
they take a chance at losing Knox. Speed is something that you can’t teach or take for granted.
by Dozjah on Aug 25, 2009 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lots of very fast players have failed or been irrelevant.
by brands735 on Aug 25, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Arise Curry (sp?)
was a fast guy that couldn’t stick.
I hope Knox can develop, I think his ceiling is high, and if they can justify keeping him I think he’ll be good in time
by wiltfongjr on Aug 26, 2009 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnny Knox won't make the final roster
That much is clear. He hasn’t shown very much. Maybe he makes it to the practice squad. Maybe.
"Cubs will win 79 to 83 games." BLou (7/21/09)
by BLou on Aug 25, 2009 5:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
???
Knox has shown more than Rideau in the 2 games played, and has done no worse than Iggy.
I know everyone wants Rideau to emerge as the “big target,” but when you watch him run you can see why he has not played in the league. His legs are long and he seems to have very long, slow strides. It takes him quite awhile to get up a head of steam. It’s clear Cutler wants a big receiver to throw to, but I’m still not sold on Rideau. I hope he really comes on in games — not just practice.
by Shuffle85 on Aug 25, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please excuse BLou. His prediction success rate on topics related to the Cubs and Bears in less than 15%
"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)
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by SackMan on Aug 25, 2009 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds Like My Prediction Rate
for the stock market.
by Shuffle85 on Aug 26, 2009 9:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fort Knox!
The guy is GOLD; the Bears would be nuts to let him get away. 4.3 speed, and can definitely catch. Better than Rashied…
by Merlin Scott on Aug 25, 2009 5:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ESPN
In random free agent news, ESPN Rumor Central has the Bears linked as a destination for Tavaris Jackson. They are also proposing Chicago trades for CB Sheldon Brown who has verbally stated he wants out of PHL. Finally, another rumor is Matt Jones has been in contact with at least 3 teams and a deal is coming soon.
Now for Bears WR related news. Check out Yahoo Fantasy Sports today. Article on our boy Earl: http://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/blog/roto_arcade/post/Exhibitionist-Earl-Bennett-is-poised-to-pay-a-R?urn=fantasy,185004
Predication of 60+ catches, 900+ yards, 6 TDs accurate? Thoughts?
by brands735 on Aug 25, 2009 6:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sounds about right
Earl has been looking pretty dang good…
by Merlin Scott on Aug 25, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
as long as we keep Devin Aromashodu and Brandon Rideau
I’m happy. If our WRs don’t do nothing we have clark, olsen, forte. Plus bennett should be really good this year. Does anyone know where I can send my Berrian jersey to get the name changed to bennett.(stitched kind) I think I’ve worn it twice it would be a shame to waste darn near new jersey.
by njddgd on Aug 25, 2009 6:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
IR?
I’m sure a mysterios injury may be able to stop this problem in the short term
by DaHamsta on Aug 25, 2009 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, we have to keep those two for sure.
I am fighting for Iglesias and Kinder as well. Right now I am on the fence as far as Knox goes. That could definitely change. 6 wideouts please.
Hear about the blind hooker, you gotta hand it to her.
Rex Grossman has to be a test-tube baby, cause he's not worth a f---!!!
by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on Aug 25, 2009 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see you made it on here
But you may want to try that one again, but this time say it with feeling.
"We're here! We're queer! We don't want anymore bears!" by Manimal on Aug 20, 2009 12:05 PM EDT @ Daily Norseman after acquiring a geriatric QB
by icarr0331 on Aug 25, 2009 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Devin Hester
I like Devin Hester and I am part of the ones waiting for the fantasy Cutler Devin Hester bomb. I am a bit concerned about it as far as a long throw is concerned. I feel Devin should by now been able to catch the throw he under ran. I feel anyone could of cought that throw an u may not even of needed to be in the nfl. Hes great short throw,slant pattern but at this point I would not put a game wining catch thrown long in his direction. Hes one of my favorite bears dont get me wrong but im not sure if hes going to be the long threat we have seen many misses from him an we just still seem to fall short of that explotion . I think Bennett is going to be the man an maybe even D.A.
by Flash1015 on Aug 25, 2009 11:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome Flash
I think Bennet is going to have a great year. I also would like Aromatherapydude,err uh Aromashodu to make the 53 man roster and perform well.
"We're here! We're queer! We don't want anymore bears!" by Manimal on Aug 20, 2009 12:05 PM EDT @ Daily Norseman after acquiring a geriatric QB
by icarr0331 on Aug 25, 2009 11:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
reply FAIL
"We're here! We're queer! We don't want anymore bears!" by Manimal on Aug 20, 2009 12:05 PM EDT @ Daily Norseman after acquiring a geriatric QB
by icarr0331 on Aug 25, 2009 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a couple opinions to weigh in on here
First off, no way Angelo cuts a draft pick the same year. It was out of character for him to give up on Bauzin and Okowo after such a short time and I don’t think he has the balls to do it still. He is a guy who builds through the draft and has faith in his picks. I think we keep 6 with Davis (unfortunately) and cut Aromashodu (unfortunately). Even though he has Cutler’s approval I think management does what it wants any way and cuts him lose in favor of Rideau who the team has invested years into now and it’s draft picks.
by GallopingGhost on Aug 26, 2009 12:21 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If Aromashodu keeps impressing no way the Bears keep Rideau over him. Aromashodu has everything that fans want in a big receiver. He can go over the middle and make tough catches and has the speed to do damage down the field. I see it coming down between Knox and Davis for the final WR spot. This is interesting because both can contribute on special teams, but Davis can contribute right now as a receiver so I can see him getting the nod for the last spot (unfortunately).
by NiqueBears on Aug 26, 2009 12:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the pst, JA always wanted to keep his picks. I believe the article a few weeks ago that Jay will have at least some influence on who stays and who goes. Jay has not has much to say about any of the rooks.
by brands735 on Aug 26, 2009 6:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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