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The Bears Den: 02/10/2010

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...where we just read about the earthquake, and hope everyone's okay.

Nathan Vasher easy target to be cut?

Martz analyzing the personnel.

Cutler countdown ticks away.

Offense needs to keep the defense off the field.

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bears' key issue per seifert

A pressing issue: A defensive approach that has slipped from feared status to one that seems stale and passive.

by Hatchetm on Feb 10, 2010 8:57 AM CST reply actions  

Vasher
“Definitely, I can still be a starter in this league. We’ll worry about anything else when it happens. I am definitely excited about the future.”

Good for you Nate!!!

But, where was all that confidence and can do attitude the last three years?

by rdent4hof on Feb 10, 2010 9:41 AM CST reply actions  

Go start somewhere else then Nate

"Hey, the offensive linemen are the biggest guys on the field, they're bigger than everybody else, and that's what make them the biggest guys on the field." -Madden

by BearNecessities on Feb 10, 2010 9:42 AM CST up reply actions  

LOL

Yeah, go get’em Nate!

by rdent4hof on Feb 10, 2010 9:44 AM CST up reply actions  

he's gone

especially if there is no cap, there will be no cap hit for cutting him… he gone!

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Feb 10, 2010 10:02 AM CST up reply actions  

Start and get burned regularly somewhere else!

"The country is full of good coaches. What it takes to win is a bunch of interested players." -Don Coryell, ex-San Diego Chargers Coach

by propheteer on Feb 10, 2010 12:17 PM CST up reply actions  

its sad becaause this guy

was PRO BOWL for two solid years. had 8 ints and 5 ints. he was so good. its sad to see him drop off like that. i have a feeling zach bowman is gonna be the next nate vasher

Do or do not there is not try-Master Yoda

by suckmyditka on Feb 10, 2010 11:06 AM CST up reply actions  

I never liked Vasher

He’s real s l o w he can’t man up on any WR, and it seemed all his picks were thrown right to him.

He played in the system as best as he could, and he’ll need to find another team that plays more zone coverage than man.

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Feb 10, 2010 11:08 AM CST up reply actions  

Yep

He thrived in a defense that put a lot of pressure on the QB; nothing more, nothing less. He’s be exposed since he’s had to actually cover someone longer than 1.5 seconds.

"The country is full of good coaches. What it takes to win is a bunch of interested players." -Don Coryell, ex-San Diego Chargers Coach

by propheteer on Feb 10, 2010 12:19 PM CST up reply actions  

I'll say it again

Vasher should shell out at least half of his earnings, of his last contract, to T. Harris, Wale, A. Brown & Tank… with Izzy getting a little love as well.

by rdent4hof on Feb 10, 2010 1:19 PM CST up reply actions  

The Bears have already assigned Rod Marinelli their defensive coordinator duties. Marinelli won’t change the Bears’ scheme, but he would be well-advised to find a way to shake up the complacency that seems to have settled over Chicago’s once-proud defense. He has the kind of fiery personality to do so.

Note to Hot Rod…
  To change the culture of the Chicago Bears D you have two options. Kick Lovie square in the nuts on the first day of OTA’s and tell the rest of the team that if anyone wants some they can come get some. Another option would be to quit and ask Buddy Ryan to take over.

Price Check on aisle BOOM.

by Ditkavsworld on Feb 10, 2010 9:45 AM CST reply actions  

Well said

Either option should get it done!

by rdent4hof on Feb 10, 2010 9:47 AM CST up reply actions  

I’d like to see video footage of the first one on the Bears’ official website.

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by Spongie on Feb 10, 2010 10:48 AM CST up reply actions  

+1

Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan.

I can't stand band-wagoner fans, stick with your team, throughout the good and the bad.

by JoeCB1991 on Feb 10, 2010 2:02 PM CST up reply actions  

I would rather try to trade Vasher than cut him

I dont think there will be any takers but with the Bears luck Vasher may go somewhere and return back to old form

by BEARSFAN19 on Feb 10, 2010 10:53 AM CST reply actions  

I think they'll try and trade him

And who knows, all it takes is one team to see value in him… allbeit a late round value, but you never know.

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Feb 10, 2010 11:02 AM CST up reply actions  

IMO

Mr. Irrelevant >>>>>>>>>> Vasher

by rdent4hof on Feb 10, 2010 1:25 PM CST up reply actions  

Agreed...

though I wouldn’t be surprised to see Vasher play well for some other team. Lovie seems to have that effect on his former players!

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO FIRE LOVIE!

by LostInSTL on Feb 10, 2010 1:28 PM CST up reply actions  

LOL

Chicago, Where players go to leave and become better.

by rdent4hof on Feb 10, 2010 1:37 PM CST up reply actions  

I can almost guarantee you

with all certainty that Vasher won’t play a big role with anyone. Nor will he ever be very successful again. He doesn’t have any speed or size, and cannot play man-to-man coverage. It’s not a coincidence that his decline came exactly around the time the Bears D-line started to suck.

"The country is full of good coaches. What it takes to win is a bunch of interested players." -Don Coryell, ex-San Diego Chargers Coach

by propheteer on Feb 10, 2010 4:36 PM CST up reply actions  

I completely agree

Just throwing a little jokey out there.

by rdent4hof on Feb 11, 2010 8:49 AM CST up reply actions  

i slept right through the earthquake

and i hope vasher is gone—-no matter the method, as long as he’s not on the roster next year then that is addition by subtraction.

by reefermadness3 on Feb 10, 2010 10:55 AM CST reply actions  

The Muppets as the half-time show?

That would be amazing. Lol.

"A lot of fans were drawn to me because they knew that whatever the score was, I was going to run as hard as I could on every play. You don't have that now, you have guys waiting for next week or even next year." - Walter Payton

by HoneyBear on Feb 10, 2010 11:18 AM CST reply actions  

What do you guys think of giving up the 3rd rd pick for Boldin?

I was just reading on PFT about how that is what the dolphins are going to offer the Cardinals.

by Jhitt81 on Feb 10, 2010 12:05 PM CST reply actions  

yes

only a 3rd round pick, get it done

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Feb 10, 2010 12:06 PM CST up reply actions  

Absolutely,

I’d give them our 3rd round pick, Lovie’s son and a $25 gift card Hard Rock Cafe.

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by David Taylor on Feb 10, 2010 12:16 PM CST up reply actions  

The Cards

won’t do it. Especially since another team will most likely give up a 2nd rounder for him. Please see the Ravens, Broncos?, Jets, and Dolphins.

"The country is full of good coaches. What it takes to win is a bunch of interested players." -Don Coryell, ex-San Diego Chargers Coach

by propheteer on Feb 10, 2010 12:20 PM CST up reply actions  

Don't be so sure

remember all they were offered last year was a 2 and that was by us. Now boldin is a year older and coming off an injury plagued campaign. Not to mention Breaston really stepped it up this year and Early looks like he is also coming around.

by Jhitt81 on Feb 10, 2010 12:35 PM CST up reply actions  

i really was upset when we didnt get him last year...

But after this season, not so much. I still like him and for a 3rd rounder I think it would be a solid trade.

by Ryan21 on Feb 10, 2010 12:46 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

So you're happy with Gilbert and Iglesias?

That’s pretty much what we got for that 2nd round pick. The jury is certainly still “out” on them though.

"The country is full of good coaches. What it takes to win is a bunch of interested players." -Don Coryell, ex-San Diego Chargers Coach

by propheteer on Feb 10, 2010 12:49 PM CST up reply actions  

I am all for getting Boldin...

and 3rd rounder sounds good.

My bet is on Gilbert being the next Bazuin, useless and coulda been got much later in the draft. I’m more excited to see Melton. Iglesias may benefit the most from Martz as the OC.

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO FIRE LOVIE!

by LostInSTL on Feb 10, 2010 1:26 PM CST up reply actions  

I think we should have used that pick micheal johnson

He is the big DE that went a couple picks later to the bengals.

by Jhitt81 on Feb 10, 2010 1:59 PM CST up reply actions  

I'd be up for it

Trading for Boldin would most likely mean the departure of Greg Olsen then.

"The country is full of good coaches. What it takes to win is a bunch of interested players." -Don Coryell, ex-San Diego Chargers Coach

by propheteer on Feb 10, 2010 4:37 PM CST up reply actions  

I dont know if we would have made the moves to get him

but i would have much rather had Phil Loadholt in the 2nd, than Gilbert and Iglesias

"Hey, the offensive linemen are the biggest guys on the field, they're bigger than everybody else, and that's what make them the biggest guys on the field." -Madden

by BearNecessities on Feb 11, 2010 3:08 AM CST up reply actions  

Ding ding!

We have a winner. I was thinking the same thing at the beginning of the season when Gilbert wasn’t doing anything, while Loadholt was starting at RT.

"The country is full of good coaches. What it takes to win is a bunch of interested players." -Don Coryell, ex-San Diego Chargers Coach

by propheteer on Feb 11, 2010 10:01 AM CST up reply actions  

I believe we passed him over and traded down, instead. Read somewhere that the Vikings couldn’t believe he was still available when it came to their 2nd round pick.

"F*** everybody outside of Halas Hall. BEARDOWN" - WavyGravy
"if we need it, we’re not drafting it. not high anyway. look for Angelo to go after a DL/DE – because that’s just the kind of asshat he is.." - junkhorse
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by Spongie on Feb 13, 2010 1:13 AM CST up reply actions  

I could go with a 3rd rounder...

But the only option to cut is Davis to keep us from having an insanely huge WR corps.

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by Jacob Hayes on Feb 10, 2010 8:03 PM CST up reply actions  

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