Sunday NewsLinks

by Dane Noble on Sep 6, 2009 1:29 PM CDT Comment 41 comments

The site numbers suggest a lot of you are poking around today, so I thought I'd bring you a little bit of fresh news links to discuss.

The Bears have signed seven players on the Practice Squad-

The group includes quarterback Brett Basanez, defensive end Ervin Baldwin, defensive end Joe Clermond, guard Johan Asiata, fullback Will Ta’ufo’ou, cornerback Woodny Turenne and center Donovan Raiola.

Garrett Wolfe expects to contribute significantly this year.

"A lot of people forget the fastest way to the end zone is straight up the field," Wolfe said. "People make a big deal about running to the perimeter. It's always good to stretch the defense, but no matter which way you go, those same 11 defensive guys are going to be there."

And, if any of you are interested in tedious slideshows, here is one called "Meet your 2009 Chicago Bears".

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I hope the last one to make the practice squad

is either marcus freeman or ian johnson.

by Zoro on Sep 6, 2009 1:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

If we sign Johnson, it won't be for practice squad

I do hope Freeman gets a chance but he might be head to CFL

The sun will shine in '69

by gaclaudy on Sep 6, 2009 1:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i like that baldwin is there.

by njddgd on Sep 6, 2009 1:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He played very well

but got caught in a numbers game.

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

by propheteer on Sep 7, 2009 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah

kinda hope anderson goes down(nothing serious just a sprain or something like a game or two) so he can come in, He was doin better than anderson,

by njddgd on Sep 7, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I bet

I just bet that 8th spot is so that the next cut has a opportunity to go to the PS because we will be getting another RB real quick here I could B wrong.

by Flash805 on Sep 6, 2009 2:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

we’d have 4 rbs? what are we going to do with all them? we only hand the ball off to forte and the only place where garett should contribute is on special teams…he def shouldnt run the ball, we’ve given him a chance too many times

by BearDown365 on Sep 6, 2009 2:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Johnson would be a great drawl play running back.

He struggles with special teams though.. like most younger players. Thats why they get cut.

I have seen a QB and it was good.

by SoulEater7 on Sep 6, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you want to sign RB

just for draw plays?

by mike b on Sep 6, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes & no.

I have seen a QB and it was good.

by SoulEater7 on Sep 6, 2009 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not a good enough reason

Contrary to thought, GW is very good at draws, screens, misdirections, and of course STS.

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

by propheteer on Sep 7, 2009 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is that a player

Johnson would be a great drawl play running back.

who only does well against southern teams?

"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 Sep 8, 2009 12:45 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

I was thinking that, but couldn't figure out how to say it.

Well done. +1

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

by Just Dave on Sep 8, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, took me a minute

to think of how to phrase it.

"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 Sep 8, 2009 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

we haven't actually givin him very many chances

by DaHamsta on Sep 6, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well I guess the Vikings didn't give him a chance.. according to Johnson.

Maybe you give him a look and cut Gains?

I have seen a QB and it was good.

by SoulEater7 on Sep 6, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh Wolfe?

Yeah I just think it’s his size.

I have seen a QB and it was good.

by SoulEater7 on Sep 6, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was saying Ian Johnson....

in another thread… Suprised to see Rideau not on the list tho!!!

GO BEARS!!!!

by ChiTownSounds on Sep 6, 2009 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't think Rideau is eligible anymore

by Neal Anderson on Sep 6, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's correct

You can only be on the same club’s PS for two seasons.

"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 Sep 8, 2009 12:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If we were going to add another RB

I’d think it would be a veteran, who understands NFL offenses… and can pass block and pick up blitzes.

"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 Sep 6, 2009 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rhodes makes sense....

so we know that would be a stretch for Lovie et al.

Wolfe is a luxury the Bears cannot afford.

Ian Johnson has the angry down pat. Haven’t seen much of his actual play.

What is comes down to is that Wolfe or Peterson will have to go to make room for a solid #2 RB. I don’t really care who, but I vote for keeping Peterson.

I do agree about that last open position on the PS, it screams for one of “the 53”, but for whom??

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

by LostInSTL on Sep 6, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

A must read! One on One with Cutler, Courtesy of David Haugh Chi. Tribune

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-06-haugh-bears-jay-cutler-sep06,0,64606.column

by rdent4hof on Sep 6, 2009 5:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

nice read....

Cutler seemed to have a lil attitude in the interview but I dont want him to be a panzy anyway.. I like his a$$holish ways!!! LOL…

Q: Do you think people forget Elway forced a trade because of how well he played?

A: You did. … So obviously, yes….

LOL

GO BEARS!!!!

by ChiTownSounds on Sep 6, 2009 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah but David Haugh is a dumb ass so it's all good.

I have seen a QB and it was good.

by SoulEater7 on Sep 6, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My thoughts exactly.

And the stuff about “Sizzle” wanting Chicago Bears gear every Christmas when he was a kid… priceless.

On a side note, I was raised in Owensboro, KY which is the same area as Santa Claus and Evansville, IN. So as dorky as it may be, I enjoyed those towns being mentioned in the article… kinda makes it personal. ;-)

by rdent4hof on Sep 7, 2009 8:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs