Julius Peppers May Be Angelo's Smartest Move Ever
by Kev H on Dec 1, 2010 10:02 PM CST
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With the announcement today that Julius Peppers has been named NFC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE MONTH for November, I think it may be safe to say that the free-agency acquisition of J.Pep is the smartest thing Jerry Angelo has ever done.
Why is that? What about Jay Cutler? While Jay was, indeed, NFC Offensive Player of the Week, that's not as impressive as a month. Or the career Peppers has had, for that matter.
#90 had a very impressive November that included the following:
18 Combined Tackles
4 Sacks
1 Pass Defense
1 Forced Fumble
Oh, and also, HE SACKED MICHAEL VICK OUT OF HIS SHOE.
That's just the things they keep track of. Nevermind how he's re-inspired the defensive line, and makes everyone else around him better. Nevermind the fact that he draws holds more often than Lindsey Lohan goes to rehabs. He's the catalyst for a resurgent defense, increasing the play of those around him. I've said it before--he's a big scary man, who does big scary things.
For that, Mr. Peppers, we salute you, and we're happy as hell to have you in Chicago. Keep up the good work!
And why is that Jerry Angelo's smartest move?
Well, simple. I said it before, but I'll say it down here too. He's making everyone around him better. And not just the defensive line. His abilities are allowing the linebackers to spread out, and the safeties to roam ready to make the hits underneath. The back 4 are allowed to keep the play in front of them, and as we all know at this point--that's a key to this defense.
But it's smart in that it not only makes the team better, which is his job, it may actually save him that job. And that of his head coach. And the staff around them. So kudos to you as well, Jerry. We'll give you some credit on this one.
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Definitely one of his best
if not the best. I’d put TJ, Tait, Ruben Brown, and Wale in the convo as well.
"He's a great candidate," Ryan said. "If I hadn't made him drop in coverage so often on running backs, he might be the all-time sack leader. They call it zone blitzing nowadays. We called it, 'Richard, pick him up.'" - Buddy Ryan on Richard Dent's HOF chances.
I also add taking Hester in the 2nd.
Adrian Pedestrian!! Now that's funny Mr. Bayless...
by Syndor on Dec 2, 2010 1:55 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
2nd rd 57 overall
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by BearNecessities on Dec 2, 2010 8:24 AM CST up reply actions
Oh definitely
but I thought we’re talking about his FA acquisitions not draft picks. Although, Kev never mentioned it.
"He's a great candidate," Ryan said. "If I hadn't made him drop in coverage so often on running backs, he might be the all-time sack leader. They call it zone blitzing nowadays. We called it, 'Richard, pick him up.'" - Buddy Ryan on Richard Dent's HOF chances.
Nevermind the fact that he draws holds more often than Lindsey Lohan goes to rehabs.
I’m calling out simile fail: Howabout, “He draws more holds than an Octopus Orgy”?
by Corncob Justice on Dec 1, 2010 10:10 PM CST reply actions
I don't know what an octopus orgy is.
I stand by my original statement. She goes to rehab a lot.
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by Corncob Justice on Dec 1, 2010 10:22 PM CST up reply actions
*sigh* Whodini was right.
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most definitely
he improved our D. gave teams something to think, and worry about. I dont think anyone including angelo or pepp for that matter. would think he would improve the team so much.
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Sorry man
Just having fun. The article is very good. Thanks for that.
by Corncob Justice on Dec 1, 2010 10:33 PM CST reply actions
I am 1000 levels of not caring, my good sir.
1000 levels.
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Peppers has definitely proven to be worth every cent Angelo has spent on him.
4.5 fumbles/game? Seriously? That’s unbelievable.
WILDCARD BITCHES!!! YEEEEHHHAAAAA!!!!!
What's with the 4.5 fumbles per game ? The whole team doesn't have that many.
A couple of weeks ago, he was near bottom of the league in recorded tacklers. Halfway through the season he had two sacks. Let’s keep things in perspective. I get the intangibles, the pressure, but lineman do have measurables too.
Pressures, Hits, and TFLs
Those are the measurables that we (and pundits) should be looking at.
Sacks are a product of those three measurables.
Tackles are a product of those 3 measurables.
PDs are a product of those 3 measurables.
Forced fumbles are a product of those 3 measurables.
Picks are luck from the DL.
Yes, go with the measurables. Just be sure you go with the CORRECT measurables.
I think it was a typo
He recently changed it cause it’s not there anymore. Sneaky, very sneaky Kev. :)
"He's a great candidate," Ryan said. "If I hadn't made him drop in coverage so often on running backs, he might be the all-time sack leader. They call it zone blitzing nowadays. We called it, 'Richard, pick him up.'" - Buddy Ryan on Richard Dent's HOF chances.
He makes plays that dont show up on the stat sheet
Even when he did not tackle Vick all of those times he was chasing Vick around, he was still getting pressure and giving the Eagles something to worry about.
Even in the Green Bay game where he only had one tackle, he was a huge presence in that game.
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I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team(s), throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.
HA
I wish he had 18 combined fumbles…but I’m sure you meant tackles.
YEEEEEAAAAAH!!!! GO!!!!! HESS!!!!! GO!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! JUMP THAT MOTHER^*^*^*!!!!!! O MY GOD HE IS BACK!!!!!!! - My reaction to Devin Hester's punt return on Monday, 9/27/10
If a dog pees on the carpet a hundred times ...
… and then pees outside in the garden once … does that make him a good dog ? Ginnie gave Jerry $140 million dollars to go hog wild. He spent most of it on the best DE in the game. Does that make him smart? No, it makes him the guy who had more money to spend than anyone else. Cutler hasn’t earned his keep yet either. Remember Orton is the leading passer in the NFL, throw in two first round picks and a third rounder .. has Cutler lived up to that price tag yet? Not without a superbowl. With our defense, special teams and Orton, we go to the same playoffs and have three good extra players (as long as Angelo’s not picking them!). Cutler has the tools, he’s learning the patience, but his record to date is nothing to shout about. Only a Lombardi, or year after year of playoff runs justifies his price tag. And the only reason Angelo got Cutler was because he had Orton on the table – that deal didn’t take smarts either – and has yet to be even validated.
Jerry Angelo has been the cancer in this team ever since he arrived. For every Briggs drafted, there were twenty bums. Peppers is on what, $40 million guaranteed? We need a few similar seasons out of a man at the end of his career to justify that cash alone ….
While I agree with your general criticism of Jerry...
…for the love of Ditka, could we give up the canonisation of Orton? If I wanted to read that garbage, I’d join MHR.
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Ditto!
NFC Defensive Player for a single month is but a small downpayment for a 40 Million Guarantee!!
I’m sure there will be more atta-boys to come, but let’s not start planning the Coronation just yet.
Can we wait a year or two?
Having said that, …
Go Bears!
pbanachi
It depends on if the Dog continues to go pee outside after that one time...and yes i praised my dog when he peed outside.
Which encouraged him to do it again…How does that equate to Angelo and the Bears? They spent money wisely and are currently enjoying the success of the team…It’s easy to criticize draft picks where there are few “sure” things. Just look at the offense where Forte,Hester,Bennett,Knox, and Olsen are all major contributors and were drafted by the team. Or on defense where Angelo went out and got players that didnt perform for other teams but are performing quite well for the Bears such as Toeina, Adams, Idonije, Jennings, and Pisa add in some nice young players like Bowman, DJ Moore, Melton,Roach, and Major Wright and i think they have a good thing going to mix in with our veterans. Hell even our O-line only has 2 players over 30 starting with the rest being really young and getting great on the job exp while the team is winning. While your criticism of Angelo would be right on point last year, this year it’s an empty argument.
Da BEARS
got players that didnt perform for other teams
Pisa Tinoisamoa led the Rams in tackles for 4 of 6 years, if memory serves, and was cut because he didn’t fit whatever new scheme they were going to.
While your criticism of Angelo would be right on point last year, this year it’s an empty argument.
I’m not about to give him a pass or hope he gets a contract extension based on this one season, a season that’s not yet over. His body of work stands for itself, and it’s not very pretty.
"44 years of football history and nothing to show for it. I wish I wasn’t banned at the Norseman.." - tfrabotta
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It took desperation by everybody for this year's off season to happen.
IF JAs job wasn’t so clearly on the line, would have made the moves he did or wait until week three of FA and picked up a bargin?
Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!
Ok so Pisa was the one player i missed lol
I can understand not giving him a “pass” for what he’s done in the past But at the same time If he continues to do the right thing the past is just that the past. Vick is a great example of that this season.I would also go so far as to mention the coaches that were hired as part of the offseason signings that to this point have worked out quite well.
My point is that what happened the years after the Super Bowl means NOTHING this year. The NFL like every other major sport is a “what have you done for me now” league and what he’s done now is get the Bears the pieces they needed to be successful regardless of the reason why he did it. I for 1 am happy about it and enjoying the present rather than continue to dwell on what happened in the past. Besides it’s not like the Bears were world beaters before he got here anyway
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Just curious
So if given the choice you keep JA or get a new GM?
by TheMan1 on Dec 2, 2010 8:41 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I dont know...Im not a big Angelo fan
Im just giving him credit where credit is due for this year..Now if we had a chance to get the Patriots GM I would jump all over it lol What are the options?
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They spent money wisely on 1 guy
Their other 2 signings were a backup running back who is identical to our starter and offers absolutely no change of pace to threaten opposing defenses with and a gigantic tight end with 3 catches and who hasn’t been much of a blocker either.
by lopey986 on Dec 2, 2010 9:58 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
If Cutler was still in Denver, he would prbably be playing as well as Orton is right now
Maybe better.
McDaniels is a great Offensive Coordinator. He is a bloody awful Head Coach who trades away every good player on the team, but he is a good Coordinator
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I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team(s), throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.
Should be a reply to Wally&Mac not EmmCeee
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I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team(s), throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.
O-line and Angelo
The two senior players on the o-line are either about to retire or should have done so already. The rest suck. CW was drafted in the first round to be out future LT and is therefore a bust. Frank OMG sucks. Webb sucks even worse. We have one of the worst OLs int he league, and you’re still defending Angelo ? WTF?
And for those defensive players you mentioned, there are always the Jarron Gilberts, Adam Archuletas, Mark Andersons etc.Hester Bennett and Knox are major contributors? They were invisible for the first half of the year on a team that was throwing it more than anyone, route running/playbook knowledge was terrible (Hester/Knox). They have two TDs each on the year. We’re going into week 13! Our top three WRs have 6 TDs between them ! Go check out the leading WRs and tell me we have productive WRs. Wait til the season is over and there’s no Lombardi in our house before you blow Angelo’s choade.
Orton
wow, really still…good for Orton, and I’m ver happy you can look up stats, look up another one for me
what’s Ortons record this year? or his playoff chances?
better yet…who cares anymore
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by BearNecessities on Dec 2, 2010 5:54 AM CST up reply actions
People are missing the point.
There seems to be some notion that Angelo is some kind of genius for getting Cutler.
Cutler hasn’t won anything yet. if he doesn’t win a superbowl or get us to the playoffs every year, then he becomes a bust. We’d have an equally serviceable QB in Orton PLUS three very good players (although perhaps not, if Angelo was picking them.)
I call BS
Cutler hasn’t earned his keep yet either. Remember Orton is the leading passer in the NFL, throw in two first round picks and a third rounder .. has Cutler lived up to that price tag yet? Not without a superbowl. With our defense, special teams and Orton, we go to the same playoffs and have three good extra players
First off, there’s no way that you could possibly know that. I was as big a Kyle Orton fan as anyone (watched his play at Purdue many times; very surprised the Bears got him in the 4th round, etc), but he has a relatively weak arm which becomes a liability in cold and windy games. Cutler’s arm is stronger, even Rex had could throw farther than Orton. Remember Pittsburgh or Atlanta in 2005? They didn’t replace Orton because he was lighting the field on fire. Despite what some have asserted, I’ve seen Cutler make many throws this season that Orton simply couldn’t make, including 59 yards in the air to Johnny Knox in stride against Dallas. Using the same logic, if the Bears don’t win the Super Bowl WITH Kyle Orton and those three picks, then it is worth the price paid to take the risk with the current team.
Secondly, Cutler is a tough SOB and very mobile. Rather than accept your alternate universe, I could easily argue that Kyle Orton would be on Injured Reserve after the beating he would have taken against the Giants. I seriously doubt that Kyle Orton would have survived upright this season without the mobility of Jay Cutler. And even when Cutler was performing poorly, he was the reason the Bears were 4-3 rather than 2-5 or 1-6.
Third, we’re through the looking-glass with those draft picks. The Bears are 8-3 and in first place, and those traded picks are in the past. They’re successful with the team they have now and they have their full complement of picks back next draft.
Your entire post seems spiteful to the point of being illogical.
by Sweetness Lives On on Dec 2, 2010 8:19 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs
another caveat
Orton has been on the Bears since 05?
he played the majority of that season, and was really not very good, he then started in a bunch more games, and guess what. no superbowl…time to go.
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by BearNecessities on Dec 2, 2010 8:27 AM CST up reply actions
well said
especially the part about orton. poor guy probably would have had his spleen explode on him too by now.
by reefermadness3 on Dec 2, 2010 9:05 AM CST up reply actions
Another telling stat
The number of attempts- 429 to 292 in favor of Orton, and their YPA are identical at 7.9. If Cutler had his protection as well, his numbers would be that gaudy too.
"He's a great candidate," Ryan said. "If I hadn't made him drop in coverage so often on running backs, he might be the all-time sack leader. They call it zone blitzing nowadays. We called it, 'Richard, pick him up.'" - Buddy Ryan on Richard Dent's HOF chances.
Have you seen Orton play this year?
Orton’s deep ball accuracy has improved. hard to beleive I know, but ti’s true. Cutler, by the way, has a very inaccurate deep ball. In fact he has underthrown most of his deep passes this year. Orton’s deep passes are more accurate than Cutler’s. Yes, Jay has a stronger arm, but it’s not more accurate. The interception just gets there faster. Strong arms don’t justify two first round picks and a third (plus a good QB).
Logic? “if the Bears don’t win the Super Bowl WITH Kyle Orton and those three picks, then it is worth the price paid to take the risk with the current team.” Where’s the logic? We will never know if we would have won the superbowl with Kyle plus three high picks. It just makes for good conversation. Say we got a top receiver (big body) and a top OT and OG … plus Kyle … we’d look a hell of a sight better than we do now. Don’t get me wrong, I like Jay, I hope he curtails his tendency to force 4 or 5 balls a game that shouldn’t be forced, they’re just what-if questions … and to be honest, Angelo would probably have whiffed on two of those picks or addressed the wrong positions so it’s all moot anyway.
Go Bears.
It's about time Orton's deep ball improved...
…I mean, he’s only been in the NFL for 6 years, and now he’s playing behind a very solid offensive line in the lighter air of the Mile-High City, instead of behind a bunch of yahoos on the lakefront of the Windy City. Gee, go figure.
The part that you conveniently chose to ignore was the mobility aspect. It’s a fact that Cutler is more mobile than Orton. We all know it. Yet, despite Cutler being quicker and better on his feet than Kyle, Kyle has been sacked ‘only’ 29 times in 429 pass attempts. If Jay had attempted that many passes at his current sack rate, he would have been sacked 54.4 times (an 87.7% increase over Orton). And again, that 88% increase doesn’t take into account that Cutler is more mobile, it’d be even more if he were as static as Orton. Jay has been sacked 37 times in 10 games this season, after being sacked 38 times in his last two full seasons (32 games) with Denver.
Long passes require long routes, which therefore require longer times in the pocket. Any quarterback who is about to be pummeled by a 300+ defensive lineman will throw a less accurate football, especially a deep ball, compared to one who is confident in his protection. Orton’s sudden improvement in deep passes can be explained in the same way as Cutler’s sudden increase in sacks – the relative difference in competency between their offensive lines, with a dash of the lighter air in Denver and a sprinkling of the winds of the Chicago lakeshore.
If Cutler enjoyed the same pocket protection as Orton, he’d be putting Orton’s numbers to shame. They have the same exact completion percentage and yards per attempt even though Cutler has been running for his life much more often. If Orton were playing for the Bears this year, he’d’ve been carried off on a stretcher sometime during the Giants game, if not in the first quarter in Dallas.
by Sweetness Lives On on Dec 3, 2010 4:40 PM CST up reply actions
Don't forget Knox
He’s ten times better than anyone McDouche has drafted with those picks. Do you know how difficult it is to draft WRs? Well, Knox is a keeper and a perennial starter in this league.
"He's a great candidate," Ryan said. "If I hadn't made him drop in coverage so often on running backs, he might be the all-time sack leader. They call it zone blitzing nowadays. We called it, 'Richard, pick him up.'" - Buddy Ryan on Richard Dent's HOF chances.
something else
Didn’t Orton already throw to Llyod on the Bears? look at what an offensive line can do for you
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by BearNecessities on Dec 2, 2010 10:16 AM CST up reply actions
And a good attitude as well
Lloyd’s biggest problems were staying healthy and being a team player.
"He's a great candidate," Ryan said. "If I hadn't made him drop in coverage so often on running backs, he might be the all-time sack leader. They call it zone blitzing nowadays. We called it, 'Richard, pick him up.'" - Buddy Ryan on Richard Dent's HOF chances.
Part of it
was the fact that the coaching staff questioned his work ethic.
"He's a great candidate," Ryan said. "If I hadn't made him drop in coverage so often on running backs, he might be the all-time sack leader. They call it zone blitzing nowadays. We called it, 'Richard, pick him up.'" - Buddy Ryan on Richard Dent's HOF chances.
Whatever the cost
I’ll firmly agree with the “We’re happy as hell you’re here in Chicago” Mr. Peppers. You can’t fault him for wanting better and getting what the market demanded of his abilities. I’m certainly glad the owners were willing to pay for that level of talent. And one thing is for certain we are not seeing any lack of effort in his play! cough Haynsworth cough
I’m a bonafide fan of the big, scary man who can run down the most lethal QB in football and tackle him from behind with an arm sweep. After he knocked him out of his shoe!!
Kudos
I say rome wasn’t built in a day. Jerry Angelo’s body of work is looking better each day!!! Things take time!!!
by Dozjah on Dec 2, 2010 7:26 AM CST via mobile reply actions
meh
Peppers was a great pickup, but anyone could have seen that.
it’s Angelos willingness to pretty much trade away 1st/2nd round picks and try to get a bunch of developmental picks, that for the most part turn into those “C” grade picks in Madden, that worries me, we’re mired in mediocrity for the most part
when we really need a top 10 talented Olineman(or several) and a DB
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by BearNecessities on Dec 2, 2010 8:29 AM CST up reply actions
How many years has Angelo had to build us a foundation with a good OL?
Seriously, when is the last time you’ve gone through a list of all of his draft choices and roster moves? Answer that honestly.
Peppers is key
to the Cover 2 working. We saw last season how the Bears defense works when it doesn’t get consistent pressure… they were blown out again and again. And yet, with almost the same personnel this season, they’re one of the best defenses in the league. It’s all because of Peppers. His presence on the line allows the LBs to do their job, allows the CBs to do their job and the safeties to do their job.
Without him (even with a healthy Urlacher), the defense would again be dreadful.
+1...
I am happy JA got Peppers and Peppers IS the reason the defense is as good as it is. JA is still bad at his job overall and must go. He can take Ruskell with him. The Bears need help on the lines (O and D) and JA has yet to be real good at drafting linemen and his FA signings on the line are hit or miss at best outside of Peppers, and let’s face it, I could have figured that one out.
I'd prefer not to have Lovie return...Unless we win the SB baby!!!!
"There's a fine line between stupid, and clever!"
"I am serious... and don't call me Shirley." Leslie Nielson 1926-2010
I agree
Angelo does need to be let go. Signing the top free agent out of desperation, while it ended up being a great move, should not really be seen as a positive for Angelo. If Angelo’s job had been secure this season, he never would have contemplated signing Peppers.
Angelo has proven he’ll only make bold moves that are good for the franchise when he’s feeling a lot of pressure. Otherwise, he seems happy to continue with his average of mediocrity.
Even if the Bears win the Super Bowl this season, Angelo needs to go. I think this season has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that Lovie Smith is a good coach with a system that had been hampered by a dreadful GM.
by LRT on Dec 2, 2010 9:58 AM CST up reply actions
Wow...
I would not even give JA credit for being mediocre! How about slightly above utterly disastrous!
I'd prefer not to have Lovie return...Unless we win the SB baby!!!!
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It is the smartest thing he has done.
If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Dec 2, 2010 9:00 AM CST reply actions
signing peppers
is definitely the best fa move angelo has made. only 11 games and it is enough to almost forget names like quinn, pace, and many many others. well not really, but 90 is a joy to watch on sundays.
Smartest thing he's done
It is the smartest thing he has done.
Lester, that’s like saying “JA remembering to put Mr. Happy back in his pants before zipping up” should be not only applauded, but given an award.
I’d like to argue the point, but Jerry hasn’t made a ton of brilliant decisions with the exceptions of Peppers, not voting for Bristol Palin in the season finale of Dancing with the Stars, and outlawing David Hasselhoff music at Soldier Field.
Lovie can stay, Angelo must go
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by The_Phoenix on Dec 2, 2010 9:38 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Did I ask for him to be applauded?
Did I say anything about him being given praise for the signing? Did I nominate him for GM of the year? Or did I simply say:
It is the smartest thing he has done.
That’s it. A simple statement. Can you think of anything he has done that was smarter than this 1 single acquisition?
And for the record I would rank the signing of Peppers ahead of putting his wienie away, but don’t misconstrue my statement, I don’t want any applause for that either.
If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Dec 2, 2010 10:31 AM CST up reply actions
Mr. Wiltfong
I meant no criticism of your statement, nor would I criticize your opinion (I valued it at TSN and I value it now). I meant that anything Jerry does that is positive will easily distance the memories of all the sh*t he has done and not done over his tenure. Signing Julius Peppers can make some really bad memories go away…sorry, I’m still pissed at the current state of the offensive line.
Can I think of anything he has done that was smarter than this? Uh no.
I do have a question though….If the Bears went 10-6 last year, would Peppers have been signed and both Brown/Anderson let go?
later,
mz
"Da Coach could part Lake Michigan by touching it with his big toe. The sod at Soldier Field could be repaired by simply planting a Ditka hair" - Chuck Norris
Or Gaines Adams passing away?
"He's a great candidate," Ryan said. "If I hadn't made him drop in coverage so often on running backs, he might be the all-time sack leader. They call it zone blitzing nowadays. We called it, 'Richard, pick him up.'" - Buddy Ryan on Richard Dent's HOF chances.
I feel ya...
I think Pep would have been signed no matter what, the Bears haven’t had a DE as disruptive as him in a long time.
And I have those same memories… I’d like to see Angelo removed of his duties, but I think he’ll have one more draft, and if he does well, he’ll stay even ,onger!
If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Dec 2, 2010 11:24 AM CST up reply actions
Signing Peppers is like buying the Ferrari
Any idiot could walk into a showroom with $140M, and find the nicest car.
In a showroom full of Chevys and Toyotas, Peppers was the ONLY Ferrari available.
Was there really a decision? I suppose he could have not bought anything, thank goodness he chose the shiny one.
If you don't ask, you don't get. So get on with it already.
by Suffering from Chicago Sports on Dec 2, 2010 11:36 AM CST up reply actions
at least they didnt go for
kampman/vanden bosch
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by BearNecessities on Dec 2, 2010 4:48 PM CST up reply actions
Crap Reply Fail...
If you don't ask, you don't get. So get on with it already.
by Suffering from Chicago Sports on Dec 2, 2010 11:41 AM CST up reply actions
For you Lester.
If you don't ask, you don't get. So get on with it already.
by Suffering from Chicago Sports on Dec 2, 2010 11:41 AM CST up reply actions
I would say
he’s luckier than smart. Swinging for the fences with the biggest free agent on the market with a monster contract isn’t exactly rocket science.
“We’re getting fired if we don’t improve, who is the best player available?”
peppers
Definitely his smartest move yet. Just look at Izzy Idonije’s stats playing LDE. Probably wouldn’t come close to the numbers he’s putting up without a dominant force at RDE.
I'm still partial to the
Cutler trade. But yeah, the Pep signing was a great one.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
I'm a big fan of his head coaching hire
If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Dec 2, 2010 3:42 PM CST up reply actions
Lovie?
I’d say Maranelli, Martz – if he continues his balanced approach, and perhaps Tice were better hires than Lovie. What I can’t understand is that Tice graded all of the BEars from last year based on tape alone and he had :
1. Kreutz
2. Kevin Shaffer
Yet a 7th round draft pick is starting at RT and cannot pass block. Why? Shaffer goes from #2 lineman in Tice’s eyes, to bench rider. Why ? Answer. Jerry Angelo or Lovie or both. That sucks.
Webb is Tice's guy
make no mistake about it, starting Webb is Tice’s call
If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Dec 6, 2010 1:47 PM CST up reply actions
I love Peppers, I love Jay.
I just think it’s too early to evaluate both moves for a couple of years. In fact, it’s impossible to evaluate the trade until a few years have passed.
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