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Sunday NewsLinks

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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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  

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  

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  

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  

haha why ian johnson?!?

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

This is great
DH- Who’s the best quarterback in the NFC North?

Sizzle- We’ll find out at the end of the year.

Good man, let your play do your talking.

"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 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions  

Solid practice squad guys

Mostly who we expected it to be.

"We're only gonna score 17 points? Hah hah" - some clown.

by ES46NE10 on Sep 6, 2009 5:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Yep, agreed.

Would’ve been nice to have Rideau on there, but nonetheless, solid.

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 6, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not eligible

"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 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions  

Kinda surprised Freeman didn't make it

He must have really not impressed them much. I know we have depth at linebacker, but no one who jumps out as being untouchable.

"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 12:55 AM CDT up reply actions  

As much,as i hate David Haugh.Those were good Q’s

by bears rock on Sep 6, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Well I guess that's a good thing

I mean the numbers of posters at least, looks like the site is taking off.

The sun will shine in '69

by gaclaudy on Sep 6, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Thank You Harry!

Now have another Budweiser and go into a rant about how Ivan DeJesus translates to Ivan of Jesus and then on the following play literally call him Ivan (DE) (Jesus). Holy Cow!!!

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

by Just Dave on Sep 6, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow

Guess he really didn’t do well in camp or the preseason games. I was just assuming that as a 5th round pick he’d get a year on our practice squad to round into shape….

by Aeacus_ on Sep 7, 2009 1:35 AM CDT up reply actions  

Try this one on for size...

linky to interesting take from Detroit reporter.

Nothing new, but it puts a good outsider perspective on our Bears!

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

by LostInSTL on Sep 7, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions  

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