Hey! It's Me. I'm Blogging and Holding Contests. Kool, Right? - @Kevin_Payne

What do you think of the recent article suggesting that Manning is going to be moved to Strong Safety? If that happens, and the Bears go out and get a new starter at FS, what do you think the new depth chart will look like in the secondary? Lastly, who would be a better fit in free agency for the Bears: Antrel Rolle, Micahel Bush or Kerry Rhodes?

the bears are thinking of trading greg olsen for some high draft picks ?

It’s great to have a player from the Bears give us an insider’s view to the team we love.

What position(s) on defense do you believe needs an upgrade the most? Here at WCG, we think FS and DE. Also, do you think Urlacher and Harris will make it back to the Pro-bowl this season? Thanks again.

Kevin -

Please reclaim your spot as starting Strong Safety on this team! Afterwards, tell Lovie to find you a real FS to work with.

That is, unless you can play DE.

I would like a bold prediction of what the Bears record will be next season as we stand right now. I know that we haven’t gotten into FA and the draft, I just want to know how optimistic you are about are chances next season. By the way, you are a big Hitter, being a fan since 1977…I love that and hope to see more, not just from you..but everybody.

Do you still keep in touch with former Louisiana-Monroe teammate and short-lived Bears teammate Chris Harris? I’m sure it was pretty cool to get drafted by the Bears, knowing Harris was here… only to have him traded months later.

Looking forward to reading your stuff.

Do you still practice your punting, just in case Brad Maynard is hurt during a game?

….. pro taking time to answer fan questions , Thanks Kev !

So my question has a few parts to it , First off which free agent players do you think would most help our defense ? We’ve debated on this site that Kampman and Peppers would help , but some think that Antrel Rolle or a free saftey in general is a bigger priority . What’s your opinion on that ? Lastly , what kind of impact do you see Rod Marinelli having as the new defensive coordinator ?

And I’m with some others here , I want to see you manning our strong safety position ! And for when you DO get it back keep layin the wood to fools !!!!!

Are you optimistic or pessimistic that a lockout can be averted? What are the odds, in your opinion, of football NOT being played in 2011?

How did you hear about WCG? Are any other Bears members on this site? If not, spread the word and get some of them blogging like you, it’s great to have an actual Bear on the site. Thanks.

so who has the best pizza in Chicago?

we have a lively forum here and I am absolutely giddy to mix it up with some real Bears players. We are less than happy about the past few seasons and we respect that everyone wants to win, but not everyone can. I personally am very critical of Lovie as a defensive coach and I would love to hear your views on what needs to be done to get the defense to improve overall. I promise to be civil, but I will also not disrespect you but sugar-coating my comments. Now get out there and win the SS job!!!!!!!!!!

Looking forward to seeing your responses to some of the questions that pop up here.

What’s really going on with Tommie Harris? He’s too good a football player to be so invisible at times. Also, does the team really believe they can win the Super Bowl with Lovie Smith as HC?
And with that question, could you possibly elaborate on how much us “average” fans really don’t know about NFL football? Because to me, I see a HC that looks utterly lost everytime I see him on the sidelines. Could you possibly put me in my place and let me know what’s really going down?

Wanted to welcome you to the WCG community, it’s pretty cool to have an actual player on here. I think Lovie may have a profile but haven’t figured out who he is yet. What’s the buzz around the locker room as far as the FA signing’s go? I know that the MSM is thinking we’ll make a play for Peppers but not get him. Also what is your normal offseason routine as far as workouts, film study etc… And thanks again for taking the time out of your schedule to hang out with us hope you enjoy your time…

I do a post every two weeks about the Bears History Book. Which brings me to my question, who is your favorite Bear from years past? Any era, I’m interested to know! Maybe I can use him as a future post! :]

On another note, welcome to our site! We hope you enjoy your time here with us and can ignore all the bozos that randomly show up sometimes!

Your one of my favorite players on our defense. I remember preseason of your rookie year you just laid a huge hit on somebody and I’ve followed you closely ever since. Great to have you here. Heres some questions..
1. Who’s your best friend on the team?
2. Who’s the funniest guy on the team?
3. Who’s your favorite coach?
4. Do you have any secret talents?
5. Where is your favorite place to play other than Soldier Field?

In your opinion how big of a void was caused by the loss of Brian Urlacher last season, and what was the biggest example(s) of how that effected you on game days???

A few questions.

1) This being your third play caller in three years, do you feel like that could effect your growth as a player?

2) Have you had the chance to work at all with coach Marinelli? Do you feel he can make you all better as a unit?

3) Whose stronger (in the weight room or out of it) you, Bullocks or Afalava? (I was going to include Steltz, but who would I be kidding?)

and no favoritism here. You start pulling that “first” crap that litters the yahoo boards and I’m gonna have to pull a Jules from Pulp Fiction on you.

And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee.

But again, glad to have you on board.

How do you feel about playing with Izzy and Garrett Wolfe (the two best players in the NFL).
Also what are some of the nicknames on the team.

Do you eat out with any of your teammates on a regular basis, if so where, and who ends up getting stuck with the bill?

This is totally cool! You were always my first FA signing in Madden ’10!

One question: Have you ever hit anyone so hard that you knocked yourself out? I have. It’s awesome!

I hope you and your teammates are as stoked as we are about the upcoming season. Thanks for taking the time to stop by. That is extremely cool of you. Here’s to staying healthy and much success!

would you eat yourself?

Please tell me what it sounds like when Brett Favre gets whacked? Is it the bone shattering sound I hope it is??? Also who do you get more amped up to play the Pack or the Queens?

What is the one biggest change that the players think could be made for the 2010 season to get back into the playoffs? Certainly no shortage of opinions from everyone else…

Hi Kevin,

Having lived in Monroe for 5 years myself, or as I called it, purgatory, name your favorite hangout or place to eat off campus.

Thanks.

Be honest.

Hi Kevin, welcome! Thanks for coming on and doing this, its pretty awesome.

What are you favorite and least favorite drills you have to do in training camp?

Welcome! How hard of a transition was it from running back to safety in college? And did you know Chris Harris well before he was drafted?

What movie are you most embarrassed to admit to watching and enjoying?

Who is the cheapest dude on the team?

There is gotta one guy who’s still living at home and driving his mama’s Datsun B-210.

I haven’t really looked too much into this, but I haven’t seen too many nicknames floating around here for you. Do you have one that family members called you growing up? Coaches or teammates have given you in high school, college, or w/ the Bears? One that fans have given you and I’ve been too ignorant to notice? If not we should definitely have a contest.

My vote would be for “The House of Payne”. Never watched the show, but it would sound pretty sweet to hear the commentators say it after a bone-jarring hit (Madden anyone?) and have this play shortly after!!! BOOM!

Also, did you know that you share the same name w/ a former professional boxer and one of the creators of MLS? Wiki at it’s finest.

If you were putting together an “All-Payne” team and the first player you picked had to be someone off of the current Bears roster, who would you pick 1st, yourself excluded of course, and why?

Although I don’t know if he will have enough time to answer all of these questions.

Hey Kevin. I have a question about the possible addition of 2 more regular season games & subtraction of 2 pre-season games. Just curious to hear it from an NFL players perspective. How do you feel about that? And what seems to be the overwhelming view from teammates & other players around the league you may have talked to about this?

I posted some questions earlier but thought I’d try again. What is the one part of your game that you want to improve most on and what do you think is your best part of the game?
Also, from what I hear you were a lettered in basketball in high school and also played catcher. Do you think you took anything away from those games that helped you transition from RB to Safety?

at rb that you’ve played against? Seeing it on tv can be deceiving, but AP looks like ferocious coming through the line. Until he fumbles anyway. Also, do you see Vasher being there next year? Honestly? I think they’ve given him every opportunity, even trying him at safety next year to get him on the field and now he may be a DMS victim as well. He hasn’t looked impressive at all since coming back from injury. Thanks for taking the time and thanks for taking the to chat at warm-ups in Seattle this year. Piso was the only other one I saw acknowledge and interact with any fans. Hope to see him back and healthy this year too. DOMINATE in 2010!!!!

Is it nerve-racking to go through the offseason with the media talking about the needs at Safety? Or is it like “whatever happens, happens”? Do you just not pay attention to that stuff or does it affect you and/or your teammates? How much do you pay attention to the media during the offseason? (Sorry if this is way too many questions)

 We as fans are extremely exited to have Julius Peppers in Chicago. But as a player, I can’t imagine what thoughts and emotions might might be flowing through your body right now. I know you already play with superstars like Lance Briggs and Brian Urlacher, but how will having Julius Peppers getting into the face of the quarterback benefit you and your teammates on every play? It’ll be insisting to hear what you have to say, or are you right now lost for words.( I understand, I was lost for words when I heard this news too!)

kevin i watched u in college i am from jonesboro arkansas what it like to cover a guy make a tacklie

It’s been rumored that Danieal Manning is going to be moved to the strong safety spot. Assuming that Chicago makes no move for a safety in FA, I see the best option, with the current roster, as being DM at the FS spot and you in the SS spot, where you performed well in ’08 as the starter. What are your thoughts on what the safety configuration should be?

Love the way you hit Kevin, wearing my favorite number too. Welcome!!!