The Bears Den - 8/27/09

by ChiFan13 on Aug 27, 2009 12:00 AM CDT in The Bears Den

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....where we were unavailable for most of the day and thus bring you a shortened Den.

In The Den

ChicagoBears.com

Dusty Dvoracek is undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery on Friday.

An impressive preseason outing will likely build confidence. Keep the good wisdom coming, Larry!

Chicago Sun-Times

Mike Mulligan believes that Rashied Davis deserves a chance to shine with Cutler. Bleh.

Chicago sports nemesis: Brett Favre.

Chicago Tribune

Kyle Orton has found a new home in Denver. Yep, he found it in April.

Daily Herald

Cutler heaps praise on Josh McDaniels.

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wow

lost some respect for Mike Mulligan.

I have seen a QB and it was good.

by SoulEater7 on Aug 27, 2009 12:09 AM CDT reply actions

For advocating a fair shot?

Heh.

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

by Allie on Aug 27, 2009 12:48 AM CDT up reply actions

I'd really, really much rather give all the young guy a shot

but I agree that Davis deserves a chance. I have a ton of respect for what the guy has gone through in order to make it to the NFL and he definitely deserves a season to see what he can do with Cutler.

With that being said, I would still kinda rather keep DA and Rideau on the roster because keeping Davis almost definitely spells the end for one of those two (or at least having to go back on the practice squad). Give the young receivers a chance to learn and grow together and who knows, a star might be born outta that bunch.

"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)

"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers

by gridiron_assassin on Aug 27, 2009 1:04 AM CDT up reply actions

Do you really think they'll stay on the practice squad?

"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 27, 2009 1:09 AM CDT up reply actions

If the team decides to go with 6 receivers and keeps

Hester/Bennett/Davis/Knox/Iglesias/DA or Rideau, then one of them has to go back to the practice squad which wouldn’t really be fair for them either since they’ve looked pretty solid throughout training camp and the preseason so far.

"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)

"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers

by gridiron_assassin on Aug 27, 2009 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions

I would be disappointed if either (Rideau, DA) were cut. Especially Rideau. He’s been told form day one at the OTA’s and throughout, that if he made plays when given a chance, he’d be fine… I’d like to see the Bears keep their word… I know, I know… La La Land.

by rdent4hof on Aug 28, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions

he deserves a pass thrown his way

if you’re going to run a competition for roster spots, you should give everyone a shot.

I’d rather run a real competition where the best guy wins a job then give PT to “the young guys” simply because they’re young.

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

by Allie on Aug 27, 2009 1:23 AM CDT up reply actions

What is not fair??...

Davis cannot do the job as well as other people and he may lose his job because of it. Did Rideau get a fair shot the last few years he was on the practice squad while Booker and Lloyd underperformed? Yes, he was given an opportunity and he did not win a roster spot. If you “dropped the ball” at your job with some regularity, would it be fair to fire someone else because your new boss should have to see you screw up before it counts?

There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.

by LostInSTL on Aug 27, 2009 7:18 AM CDT up reply actions

All I'm saying is

that we’ve seen what Davis can do for a few years now and it hasn’t been very impressive. He’s been very inconsistent as a receiver and he is replaceable on special teams. Sure he hasn’t gotten a real shot at working with Cutler, but we’ve seen the team give him a chance and watched him fail (besides a handful of positive plays here and there) with lesser QB’s, so what makes you think it would be any different with Cutler who, as we all know, has a cannon strapped to his right shoulder instead of an arm.

In a perfect world I think Davis deserves a legitimate shot but in reality I don’t see him serving much purpose on this roster. I’m hoping to see guys like DA and Rideau, who have been overlooked and have never been given a real shot in the past, get a chance to develop and shine along with Cutler.

"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)

"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers

by gridiron_assassin on Aug 27, 2009 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions

Same page we are

by rdent4hof on Aug 28, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions

I agree ......Living up to his last name huh?

All he needs is a chance? What the hell have the last four yrs been (granted his first was entirely on SP)? Maybe if he’d have held on to a few more passes during that time he’d be running with the big dogs.

"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 27, 2009 1:01 AM CDT up reply actions

ESPN.com

Piece on the NFL’s emerging starts, featuring Greg Olsen.

- 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 27, 2009 7:38 AM CDT reply actions

Tell them to shut the F up!

I want Olsen on my FF team!

"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 27, 2009 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions

I'll see what I can do.

They hardly ever listen to me though.

- 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 27, 2009 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions

no kidding

Everytime I see an article about Greg Olsen I think my chances of drafting him decrease… I thought I had a sleeper on lock too.

by Da Sassage on Aug 27, 2009 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions

Yahoo.com (I know, I know)

Article singing Earl Bennett’s praises.

- 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 27, 2009 7:56 AM CDT reply actions

goodbye to dropsy

How many more times much we watch the ball bouncing off his hands after another well – thrown pass attempt? Buh – Bye.

by Waylon on Aug 27, 2009 9:10 AM CDT reply actions

Bears punter Brad Maynard James Keenan

that hit Favruh took from Corey Mays made my day. if not for percy harvin and favre beginning to gel i’d be thrilled by today’s “schism” talk

by No It All on Aug 27, 2009 9:21 AM CDT reply actions

Gayle Sayers is at the Cubs game.

He should be on soon. 2 outs away from 7th inning stretch.

(Brian’s Song) Subliminal movie plug.

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

by Ditkavsworld on Aug 27, 2009 3:10 PM CDT reply actions

Stop. The mere mention of that movie chokes me up

"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 27, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions

Get out your klenex.

I cut the sleeves off because it looks awesome. NOW GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME!

by Ditkavsworld on Aug 27, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions

"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 27, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Here have this.

I cut the sleeves off because it looks awesome. NOW GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME!

by Ditkavsworld on Aug 27, 2009 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks you can have it back now

"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 28, 2009 3:54 AM CDT up reply actions

Sayers on the Bears

- Likes Jay Cutler. ( we all do)
- Says we need a few receivers and DB’s. (he must read WCG)
- Thinks Soilder Field is one of the best stadiums in the league
- Is a Fan of AP and Barry Sanders.
- Thinks Matt Forte is going to be great.
- Said if somebody gave him 10mil he’d play some football. Had his knee recently replaced and talked about how hard it is to have knee injuries. (You hear that Tommie?)
- On the new scoreboard in Dallas “The thing about that is the other guy on the filed is usauall in the endzone and the punter is on the other side of the field so most people are watching the tv. If the are going to do that they might as well go home and watch for free.”
- Thinks players now a days should just pay the game and cut out some of the celebrating when they make a tackle or catch a pass.

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

by Ditkavsworld on Aug 27, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions