Kevin Jones out for Season
by BearNecessities on Sep 4, 2009 3:24 PM CDT
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Been looking around for some kind of information on this everywhere since that late hit against the Browns; was hoping it wouldn't be that bad. But it looks like we lost Kevin Jones for the season... I wonder what this means as far as roster spots since he'll end up on IR.
Maybe it frees up a spot for another unlikely wide receiver, or possible gives us the ability to keep 4 TEs?
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Doubtful
I have a feeling we’ll pick up another RB and either go w/ 4 or drop one of the guys we have already and go w/ 3 because I doubt the coaching staff feels good about Wolfe and Peterson spelling Forte all year. Sucks for Jones. He is going to be gone after this, they guy cannot stay healthy.
by GallopingGhost on Sep 4, 2009 3:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This pisses me off soo much.
This guy has been a disappointment since he came to the Bears.
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
by ANYTIME09 on Sep 4, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When a coin flips and hits tails when I have clearly guessed heads, it pisses me off too.
We took a chance on an injured back. It cost us next to nothing. If he would have stayed healthy it would have brought us numerous dividends. He has been here for one year, in which we never handed him the ball. It should piss you off… …that you have no patience. (The next sentences will be sarcasm) Yes, it pisses me off too when we sign a huge potential running back for next to nothing and he gives us a year of not getting the ball before we resign him for next to nothing again and use him way too much in a game that means nothing before he follows the way of everyone else we signed for the same amount and doesn’t make the team. (Sarcasm done) The Bears have a huge potential gain if Jamal Lewis gets cut by the Browns. Kevin Jones was the same back as Matt Forte without the pass catching ability. The thing is, I don’t mean that in a bad way at all. But Jamal Lewis is a way better running short yardage back. If the Bears want a short yardage back to check down to in the passing game then fine, but if I want someone hitting that hole full speed then monitor tomorrow carefully.
by Higgins on Sep 5, 2009 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
So where in the world does it show when we lose our backup running back...........
For the year and that pisses me off, show I have no patience. Because we could have really used him to help supplant Forte. Sorry when a guy goes down its disappointing but that is just the way it is. I didnt know you had this big backup plan to already go and get Jamal Lewis, have you already informed the Bears of your move, make sure you let them know so they can open up a roster spot for him, cause with a week left in till the regular season how much can a guy we pull off the scrap heap actually help.
And my bet is they stick with AP being our #2 and move forward, cause he knows the system. Thats why you go to OTAs, thats why you go to camp, thats why there is a preseason, so you can work out all the kinks. Even if they do bring in someone, which I hope they do, it will take him weeks before he can be truly acclimated to our offense to where he can make a BIG difference,. Like Jones was supposed to do for us this season. I didnt know when a player goes down for my team I shouldnt be pissed off or disappointed sorry man, next time Ill just get excited for that big free agent pick up that will take his place.
Get all pumped for that stopgap move they could make, but this sets us back regardless of whos out there or what you think of the guys that are out there.
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
by ANYTIME09 on Sep 5, 2009 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"This guy has been a disappointment since he came to the Bears."
I was referring to this statement you made. It makes me curious that you are now adamently defending a back that has “been a disappointment since he came to the Bears.” The point is that I like Kevin Jones, but him going down is in no way the end of the road, and it gives us room to pick up a back with a different skill set than Forte. Are you happy or sad that he got hurt?
by Higgins on Sep 5, 2009 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I AM DISAPPOINTED.....
Pissed, upset, how many more words may I use. Of course I am not happy, we needed him. A question for you now. Are you happy with how he has played with the Bears for the last 2 years now (cause you can add this year to his resume since we already know he wont play) or are you disappointed??
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
by ANYTIME09 on Sep 6, 2009 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In no way was I "defending him"......
But to think I didnt have expectations for a guy who just got a 2 year deal for whatever reason (he certainly didnt earn it last year) would be incorrect.
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
by ANYTIME09 on Sep 6, 2009 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it his fault the guy got hurt?
by shawndgoldman on Sep 5, 2009 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didnt say it was......
But I can be pissed off all I want, this does not help. I didnt say we shouldnt have signed him, I didnt say it was his fault that he got hurt. I just said he has been disappointing since hes put on a Bears uniform, the last 3 years for this guy have been injury riddled. And I am sure he is just as disappointed and pissed off as I am.
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
by ANYTIME09 on Sep 5, 2009 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd say it was more his fault then not.
He jumped and landed the way he did to avoid a hit, probably in fear of getting injured. Maybe if he would have taken the hit he’d of been fine. Obviously there is no way of knowing what would have happened and it is what it is, but I do think some of the blame of his injury lies on his decision making.
by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Sep 5, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Favre
also got fined 10 grand for his hit
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 4, 2009 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you for this information.
And thank god the NFL finally did the right thing and treated a QB like an actual football player.
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
by Just Dave on Sep 4, 2009 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a dope...
Who jumps when approaching the sideline? Who jumps when about to get hit?
Time to scan the RB scrapheap…
by StockroomSnail on Sep 4, 2009 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
shut up.
Camp ifuwanna, we hold you in our heart...
by ifuwannacrownem on Sep 4, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
someone who's already had knee problems as a running back...
and thinks they’re gonna tackle him low… I read somewhere thats what Jones said was his reaction when he saw them coming in at him at that angle.
by firebirdsix7 on Sep 4, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now what do we do.....................
Well the only way now to shorten Fortes work load, is to become a pass first team, there wont be anyone sufficient enough to lighten his workload. Wolfe and Peterson are special teamers that wont get it done. Just throw, throw, throw and resign Rideau!
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
by ANYTIME09 on Sep 4, 2009 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We have just the QB
is to become a pass first team
Probably not going to become the ’08 Broncos or the Saints, but AP and/or Wolfe will suffice when taking 6-10 reps per game from Forte.
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
by propheteer on Sep 4, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 words
Matt Jones
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 4, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait till a short yardage back gets cut.
There are plenty of teams that have a goal line back that they will feel is expendable until the first three times they come up short next year. I hope Jamal Lewis gets cut like John Clayton thinks he will. The Bear could pick him up and make him a short yardage back that can more than occasionally spell Matt Forte. Perfect fit in my eyes.
by Higgins on Sep 5, 2009 12:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your goal line back...
is D.J. Duckett. He’s already available.
by shawndgoldman on Sep 5, 2009 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got three words for you
DO
NOT
WANT
The sun will shine in '69
by gaclaudy on Sep 5, 2009 8:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Have 3 Words For Everyone
I am Hungover
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
by ANYTIME09 on Sep 5, 2009 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know,
we’ve been coming to the same party for twelve years and in no way is that depressing.
by rdent4hof on Sep 5, 2009 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ill drink to that
But I drink to anything seems like. But Hey heres to the Packers demise!! Cheers!
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
by ANYTIME09 on Sep 5, 2009 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just wanted to let you know
I’m kind of a big deal. People know me.
I cut the sleeves off because it looks awesome. NOW GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME!
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 5, 2009 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you have leatherbound books that smell of rich mahogeney?
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
by ANYTIME09 on Sep 6, 2009 12:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You stay classy, San Diego. I’m Ron Burgundy?
by rdent4hof on Sep 6, 2009 8:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
frees a roster spot for Ta'ufo'ou, Will
Just a thought…
Unreasonable people make life difficult...
by WisBearsFan34 on Sep 4, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like him... but he was playing behind J Davis, and they cut Davis.
"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 Sep 4, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depends on why you think J Davis was cut...
They may keep Tofu simply because he looks like he has upside and could be more of a bowling ball type FB than McKie can be. Realistically, I doubt McKie has more than a year or two more left on the team no matter what due to his age. I don’t see us running FB dives with him past age 31, specially with the low cost of FB as far as drafting one goes, or keeping someone like Tofu.
by Sklz711 on Sep 4, 2009 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tofu was already released
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 4, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah negative nancy called it right sadly
but seeing as kj was looking pretty weak in preseason anyway this doesn’t seem to be a big loss. i don’t see why between wolfe and ap combined can get 8-10 carries a game. that would obviously keep forte off the field a bit more.
by reefermadness3 on Sep 4, 2009 4:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOOO
This sucks. we’ve already lost two potent backups in the preseason. IN THE PRESEASON.
by Nih1lus on Sep 4, 2009 4:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not starters
They would’ve had a minimal impact on the games outcomes.
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
by propheteer on Sep 4, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless, you know... ...football happened...
…and one of our starters got hurt. 90% of starters miss one game in a season.
by Higgins on Sep 5, 2009 12:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's why I said minimal, not substantial.
One game is one game. I believe AP/GW would be able to hold down the fort for one Sunday, while I admire DD…he was limited in what he could do compared to AA and MH.
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
by propheteer on Sep 5, 2009 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One game
One game would have put us in the playoffs last year.
by Higgins on Sep 5, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
You can point to Olsen’s fumbles vs. the Panthers for losing that game.
You can point to not sacking Griese one time in 63 attempts and Peanut’s stupid penalty as the reasons for that loss.
You can point to all the injuries to the secondary for the reason they lost the Falcons game.
You can point to the horrible pass-defense for the reason they lost the Texans game.
So, as you can see none of those games were a result of having a mediocre backup running back or a backup NT who can’t rush the passer worth a lick.
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
by propheteer on Sep 5, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could be worse guys..
At least it isn’t the other guy whom I will not name for fear of jinxing him.
by Pretender85 on Sep 4, 2009 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We would just have to shoot you if you did
And… we would shoot you in groin.
by sabbath999 on Sep 4, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say let's take it to the EDGE
James is still out there
The sun will shine in '69
by gaclaudy on Sep 4, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think DEUCE has a lot left in him. that could be a good move
by brands735 on Sep 5, 2009 8:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Deuce too
But lets be real, the guy is at a point of his career when he can no longer stay healthy. It would be the exact same boat as KJ.
If ever there was a time for AP to finally step up and prove he is worth that roster spot then it’s now. We all love AP and he plays with heart but we are gonna need him to produce if he is going to backup Forte.
by Chitownproduct on Sep 8, 2009 2:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If there ever was a time to keep 4 TE on the active roster...
This would be the time and team to do so. Clark is great, but at 32 years old I just don’t see him having that much left in his tank. He is realistically one moderate injury away or two years from calling it a career. Gaines is going to be a backup/blocking FB and at 29 years old isn’t a spring chicken himself.
Say what you will about Kellen Davis, he has shown flashes and is a decently sized target that with a bit more progression would be a good fit in the future two TE sets alongside Olsen.
by Sklz711 on Sep 4, 2009 6:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There will be plenty...
of serviceable RBs to play backup. We do not need to replace Forte. We just need to replace the guy who replaces Forte a few times a game. There’s guys like Deuce, Fargas, Gado, and the list goes on…
There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
by LostInSTL on Sep 4, 2009 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wait a sec
that list has Cedric Benson on it… there’s no way CIN let him go… or is the rolling rock getting to me?
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 4, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
look at the "2009" column on the for right...
Your right hand is the one with the beer in it…
Mostly, I am jealous. I have no beer/alcohol and I am stuck watching 9 kids tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sobriety never felt so painful!
There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
by LostInSTL on Sep 4, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well good
it’s just me then
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 4, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am also in St. Louis.
Beggin the franchise to switch to being for the Bears, so they don’t get blacked out.
by Higgins on Sep 5, 2009 12:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is funny as hell. lmao!!
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 Sep 5, 2009 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how funny is hell anyway?
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren
by lookingdeadred on Sep 6, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd prefer Duckett...
mostly because Dunn is very similar to Wolfe whereas Duckett gives the team a look they currently don’t have.
by shawndgoldman on Sep 5, 2009 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still like Dunn
Maybe Dunn can show Wolfe how to be productive as a smaller back.
by ddub101 on Sep 5, 2009 12:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have coaches for that...
and game tape. Get the guy that will provide a change of pace.
I’ve always been a huge Dunn fan and if the team didn’t have Wolfe I’d be all about it. But that’s not the case. As the team is currently constructed, Duckett is the guy I’d go after.
by shawndgoldman on Sep 5, 2009 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No... we already have a big, slow RB who can't gain any yardage.
His name is Jason McKie.
"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 Sep 7, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Asiata and Balogh released too
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 4, 2009 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the cuts i dont like so far
WR Brandon Rideau
LB Darrell McClover
by njddgd on Sep 4, 2009 8:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bye Bye Kevin Jones
You can join Dusty and turn in your play book.
by Gesiakob on Sep 4, 2009 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It makes it obvious management had no intention of addressing the position
Guy sucked last year due to injury, so signing him to a new contract and expecting increased performance to the extent that he would become a decent backup to Forte NEVER MADE ANY SENSE. i don’t hate him for getting inured, I hate management for relying on him and somehow expecting more from the same group of scrubs.
by No It All on Sep 5, 2009 2:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow.
yes, because once a guy is injured he will always be injured.
by mike b on Sep 5, 2009 2:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you ever watched him play before he got injured? Probably not. He is a good RB. Injuries heal, but keep on making judgments because you’ve only watched him after he became a beer and totaled maybe 50 carries.
by brands735 on Sep 5, 2009 8:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He became Octoberfest?
The sun will shine in '69
by gaclaudy on Sep 5, 2009 8:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My point exactly
I had seen enough in his brief tenure to know that he would not be the RB he was. I was right. he may have been good once upon a time and yes he has had injuries, I am aware of these things. He sucked last year and he is missing this entire season so you can hold onto those things as tightly as you want, but I was right and the guy has been and will be a complete zero for the bears.
by No It All on Sep 5, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm fine with that.
I just think it’s pretty ignorant to get mad at a player for getting injured in the normal course of play. (Not saying that’s what you were doing; others seem to be.)
by shawndgoldman on Sep 5, 2009 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The surgery he had requires a long recovery time
ACL’s aren’t the fasting healing surgery
(Asshole Sr) "If you learn one thing here, NEVER pass out in Ohio."
by ThorCo on Sep 5, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so lets pay him to heal
while not looking for another backup
by No It All on Sep 5, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should we call him Mark Prior then?
The sun will shine in '69
by gaclaudy on Sep 6, 2009 7:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that part sucks
But we took a flier on a former first round RB who has talent when fully healthy, which unfortunately seems like never. I think we’ll be fine, but I wouldn’t be against a veteran pick up.
(Asshole Sr) "If you learn one thing here, NEVER pass out in Ohio."
by ThorCo on Sep 6, 2009 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Don't Hate
This is a business. If you are being paid large sums of money and can’t perform, bye bye. It’s all about winning and earning that money!
by Gesiakob on Sep 5, 2009 9:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's fine...
your comment just seemed a little snarky to me. The guy’s career may have just ended this week. I just don’t see the reason to pile on.
by shawndgoldman on Sep 5, 2009 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don’t feel the least bit bad for some of these guys? Face it, most of them aren’t smart and couldn’t get a good paying everyday job. When a decent guy gets injured, he is SCREWED. I feel bad for KJ and DD. I hope they can recover
by brands735 on Sep 5, 2009 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's Like This
If we,(the Bears), pay guys like Dusty and Jones large sums of money and get nothing out of it…………….no, I don’t care. Both of them made enough money to buy a house and live off the rest for the rest of their lives. They both have millions of dollars unless they blew it all at the Gentlemen’s club. I blew out my knee twice. I had to recover and work from it. Nobody felt sorry for me. So if you need a tissue box for them I have no problem with that.
by Gesiakob on Sep 5, 2009 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If this is correct, KJ’s salary for 2009 was only in the $600K range, not millions. And yes, a lot of NFL players do spend money recklessly because it goes with the “lifestyle”. But $600K won’t last someone in their 20’s the rest of their life. KJ isn’t an elite name in the NFL racking in money and I don’t mind players being well compensated because it is worth it for the best 20ish weeks of the year (and by weeks I only mean Thursdays, Sundays, and Mondays…and Saturdays during playoff time, the other days suck). I find no pleasure in a “good guy” getting injured especially if he was on my team. On the other hand, Brett Favre and Michael Vick can get run over and I would not care but I don’t consider them “good guys”.
I think Dusty may have been in his rookie contract so who knows how much that was worth. I am sure people felt sorry for you when you blew out your knee…the difference is, you don’t provide entertainment for millions of fans (no offense but KJ has a lot more to lose I am assuming).
by brands735 on Sep 5, 2009 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm Not Happy He Was Hurt
And come on now Brands, he was given Millions from the Lions before he ever got to the Bears. I’m just saying we have no return on our investment. So Dusty and Kevin unfortunately were injured,(again), and take the money and run. And I say…………..bye,bye
by Gesiakob on Sep 5, 2009 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well not run.............
Hobble probably!
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
by ANYTIME09 on Sep 5, 2009 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Naaaaaaaaa
No Hobble. They can have reconstructive surgery using cadaver tissue like I did. They might have some arthritis in the knee later in life but they will be fine.
by Gesiakob on Sep 5, 2009 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does your leg try to kill people...
…wait does that only happen with arms? What movie am I thinking of?
by Higgins on Sep 5, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Arm
Evil Dead?
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
by propheteer on Sep 5, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There was also an episode of the Simpsons where Homer got Snake’s hair and it made him try to kill Bart… which, now that I’m describing it, doesn’t sound that different to the usual.
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell
"F*** everybody outside of Halas Hall. BEARDOWN" - WavyGravy
by Spongie on Sep 5, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plenty of guys in FA now...
DeShaun Foster, Nick Goings, Mike Pittman, Tatum Bell, Reuben Droughns.
Two current favorites:
Samkon Gado-big angry, hungry dude; only four years in the league and no major injuries.
Deuce McAlister-proven load guy needs only to take a few snaps and cleanup duties; can/is he healthy?
There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
by LostInSTL on Sep 5, 2009 7:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ian johnson from minn might be gone
If you live in Chicago you are a bears fan, if you move from chicago you stay a bears fan, if you move to chicago you will be a bears fan.
by chi-town on Sep 5, 2009 9:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Deuce
I think Deuce is the most solid free agent RB out there. I don’t think we need one though, we have to stop being such Debbie Downers (whomp whomp) and saying how “he sucks” or “he isn’t any good”. How about if it is a Bear we are talking about (active or injured) we give constructive critiques besides “he sucks”. It makes us look sort of stupid to visitors on this site when we are talking smack about our own players. AP can spell getting about 6 carries a game and Wolfe can also take on some downs (especially passing downs)
by brands735 on Sep 5, 2009 10:22 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ESPN Rumor Central
has Jamal Lewis possibly being cut. Another notable facing potential cut is Jeff Garcia. I would be extremely happy to have Garcia as QB2 and Hanie as QB3
by brands735 on Sep 5, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Fargas is cut.
IMO, he would be the best on the market… And would hope JA gets on the horn.
by rdent4hof on Sep 5, 2009 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am skeptical about any ex-Raider. Imagine the mental trauma they went through being on that team (exception: Randy Moss, but he never REALLY played on OAK). Doesn’t Fargas’ nickname have “bear” in it?
by brands735 on Sep 5, 2009 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forgot about the nickname. lol
Fargas made the Raiders, so moot point.
However they did just trade a 2011 first round pick to New England for DE Seymour. Maybe we could trade for Fargas? I read someone suggest trading Vasher for Fargas. Dear God that would be sweet… I’m sure we could tempt “The Walking Dead” with something…
by rdent4hof on Sep 6, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m sure we could tempt "The Walking Dead" with something…
I think the walking dead like brains. Just a thought.
I cut the sleeves off because it looks awesome. NOW GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME!
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 6, 2009 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he wasn't
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren
by lookingdeadred on Sep 6, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is why today is when you START thinking about the 53
Because other cuts will determine who is available. Let the great sorting begin!
But as for RB: Peterson isn’t a guy you want spelling Forte to keep him fresh, and I’m not sold on Wolfe as anything but a change-of-pacer. But I’ll bet we’ll be able to find a guy with some starting RB chops on the scrap heap, because so many RBs that get kept get kept for special teams.
And the prevailing wind happens to be blowing from Vichy.
by xarker on Sep 5, 2009 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I already posted this on another fanpost but
Dominic Rhodes was cut by the Bills and I believe he would be a great pickup. He’s a bigger back then Jones and was a reliable backup to Addai. Thought I’d repost it and find out what you guys.
by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Sep 5, 2009 1:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
curious
to see who steelers cut they are keeping it a secret.
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by chi-town on Sep 5, 2009 1:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no way we stand with the current crop of RB's
“AP can spell getting about 6 carries a game and Wolfe can also take on some downs (especially passing downs)…”
Forte was gassed during the last quarter of the season, and he had the same roster of back – ups which helped him absolutely none. They must get a decent back – up to spell him, not someone like AP and Garrett Wolfe – they have not shown that they’re capable of handling anything but a minimal # of touches per game. Standing pat is not an option for JA.
by Waylon on Sep 5, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
agree 100%
Deuce, Fargas, Lewis are all upgrades over what we have now.
by Ryan21 on Sep 5, 2009 4:03 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
how about
Isaac Redman from steelers he seems to be a great goal line guy. plays pretty good sp teams also
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by chi-town on Sep 5, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with other posters
Ian Johnson might be the back-up we are looking for. He didn’t have much chance for the Vikes, when you are AP & C. Taylor you ain’t getting on the field much. I say we sign him, he has the speed (he ran 4.46 at the combine) to be a speed back along with the size (5’11" at 211) to be able to handle a good back-up role. Just my opinion.
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by gaclaudy on Sep 6, 2009 7:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so what happens
to kevin jones’ contract? does he still get paid? what would have happened if he made it through preseason and got injured in the first game?
by jubaby on Sep 6, 2009 2:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sucks
Because Jones is a good back when he is healthy. I guess I always thought you guys were fine at RB though. Your AP is actually better then most people give him credit for, and Wolfe is a quick, shifty back. Which is always good to have when you have two bruisers like Forte and AP. Rhodes could be a good back for you guys. He has proven he can get it done. Maybe Deuce otherwise.
by packallday555 on Sep 6, 2009 10:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We didn’t seem able to use AP or Wolfe last year, though. I shudder to think where we would have been if Forte hadn’t been such a good player from the word “go”.
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by Spongie on Sep 7, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
RB
Retreads aren’t the answer.
I’d be ok with Edge though. We need to be a little patient and give Wolfe a chance. Seriously. Quick speedy… run up the middle type guy who doesn’t need to bounce it outside….. I say AP for ST, Wolfe for RB 2.
by Cruisin4aBruisin on Sep 7, 2009 10:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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