Bears land TE Brandon Manumaleuna
by David Taylor on Mar 5, 2010 7:21 AM CST
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Chicago has landed it's blocking Tight End. Per this article, Brandon Manumaleuna will sign a five-year contract with the Bears later today, pending a physical.
"I played for Mike Martz (in St. Louis) and Lovie Smith was the defensive coordinator. It was a great situation," Manumaleuna said Friday morning at O'Hare Airport after arriving on a flight from Los Angeles. "This team has a chance to be real successful. It was difficult (to leave San Diego). I had a lot of friends and it was close to home, but the business is what it is."
Manumaleuna had 5 receptions for 13 yards and 0 TDs in 2009. He has 110 receptions for 965 yards and 12 TDs over his nine year career with the Rams and Chargers. But the 6-foot-2, 295 pound lineman tight end will be used primarily for blocking in the running and passing game.
The article also suggests that Greg Olsen is still in the Bears' plans, but questions the future of Desmond Clark.
Lovie and company have a busy day planned, as both Julius Peppers and Chester Taylor are scheduled to visit Halas Hall.
"We have a chance to get a lot of good guys," Manumaleuna said. "And make a good run for it."
Stay tuned to WCG for updates throughout the day...
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As a side note, helmet tip to Kev H for calling this Monday night...
That said, the first signing, I think, isn't going to be your big name DE or safety. I think you're going to be seeing a move like the rumored interest in Manumaleuna.
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AND THEY'RE OFF.....
Manumaleuna comin round the first bend…. followed by…. (to be continued… lol)
GO BEARS!!!!
I would say Peppers
"I guess I can’t do anything if you’re just irrational, but to point it out and move on."
- fundamentallysound
Wow…Angelo seems to care about this team now his job!
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Mar 5, 2010 7:48 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
haha! good one, smudge
Manu was the easy one. Lets hope the rest all fall in to place now….
Space Mountain on Three; One, Two, Three, Space Mountain!
yeah let's not get all love struck by JA/Lovie just yet
let ‘em bring home Peppers and another big name FA (insert: Atogwe) and i’ll be all for the group hug
"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 Mar 5, 2010 7:56 AM CST up reply actions
That's what I'm saying
only trying to make the team better when jobs are on the line is bullshit tactics, but I’ll take it now that we are where we are.
by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Mar 5, 2010 8:56 AM CST up reply actions
I think he's bigger than Josh Beekman, LOL.
I guess we know who’s protecting Jay Cutler’s blind side now. Ha.
"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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Peppers is the new Soriano?
I know that the team has to make drastic moves in the FA market, but I’m a little concerned about Pepper’s age and his attitude after 10 years in the league. And if he doesn’t work out? Lovie and JA are gone anyway, while the team is stuck with an enormous financial hole at DE.
Yep. But it is what it is.
The three stooges are desperate to save their jobs, and will mortgage the Bears future in order to do so, because one deep trip into the playoffs earns you 3 more years in this lousy franchise.
"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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Soriano will go down as the worst FA contract in Chicago sports history.
- should be the Bulls signing of Eddie Robinson.
"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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There's been plenty worse than the fonse
Think ben Wallace, Milton Bradley, Todd hundley.
Brad Miller is god.
Pompei on the Score
- peppers deal is not done yet and would not be surprised if peppers left Chicago with no deal meeting with other teams and could be using Bears for leverage
- does think that Bears are at the post position
- Bears have a # in mind on what to spend on peppers and if it looks like they might not get him at that # the Bears could/might have to walk away
- clark, huff, rhodes on Bears list for safety
- Think Olsen wants cash. Olsen is worried his #s will drop in martz offense and he would not be able to cash in when he becomes a free agent. Pompei thinks that martz will find a way to utilize Olsen since its his job to do so. Other wise martz is not much of an offensive genius he proclaims himself to be
"In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluctuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data....."
- Jerry Angelo on how he prepares for the NFL draft
I hope the genius gets Cutler rolling out of the pocket.
"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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We will see
my bet is no…..
"In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluctuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data....."
- Jerry Angelo on how he prepares for the NFL draft
Thanks for sending this Cloudy
I couldn’t agree more with Pompei about Olsen and Martz. If Martz can’t figure out how to use Olsen, then he’s just a one-trick pony. He’s got his offense and the creativity he had was lost a decade ago. Olsen is probably one of the 6-7 best receiving TEs in the game. You build around players like that. You don’t let them leave. This whole thing is infuriating.
by ClawsClawsClaws on Mar 5, 2010 8:32 AM CST up reply actions
way to bring reality into the situation
"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 Mar 5, 2010 8:13 AM CST up reply actions
lol Dont blame me
Pompei said these things…..
"In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluctuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data....."
- Jerry Angelo on how he prepares for the NFL draft
and Huff...like Mike Huff
the Raiders safety?
"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 Mar 5, 2010 8:15 AM CST up reply actions
Yes
"In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluctuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data....."
- Jerry Angelo on how he prepares for the NFL draft
interesting
but we had all better learn how to pronounce Manumaleuna’s name, he’ll prolly be with us til his career is over
"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 Mar 5, 2010 8:18 AM CST up reply actions
DAMNIT!
I just figured out how to say Tinoisamoa.
by ClawsClawsClaws on Mar 5, 2010 8:30 AM CST up reply actions
From Adam Schefter's twitter 8 hrs ago.
Free agent TE Brandon Manumaleuna on his way to Chicago. Bears could have him and WR Devin Aromashodu. Good luck to the play-by-play man.
by boondock_saint812 on Mar 5, 2010 8:35 AM CST up reply actions
dont forget
Pisa Tinoisoma (or how ever it’s spelled). LOL
We are who we think we are.
And Will Will Ta’ufo’ou to replace McKie on the roster!
"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
"44 years of football history and nothing to show for it. I wish I wasn’t banned at the Norseman.." - tfrabotta
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie.........thats Free Agency!!!!
"How sad, another victim of the Night Nurses from Jersey."
so in effect
nothing
"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 Mar 5, 2010 8:14 AM CST up reply actions
Don't quit your day job? ;)
j/k, man.
by Steven Schweickert on Mar 5, 2010 8:17 AM CST up reply actions
i might get fired though
i’m not doing any work until i figure out who we signed, i just keep hitting refresh on like 12 different pages… yes, it’s a problem
"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 Mar 5, 2010 8:19 AM CST up reply actions
Schefter on Mike and Mike
- Bears are a desperate team since no draft picks. Desperate teams will throw money around.
- By the end of the day today peppers, taylor (and manu) will be Bears
- If what he is hearing is true Manu pay is pretty big and that means Olsen is on the trading block (even though every Bears beat writer claims other wise)
"In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluctuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data....."
- Jerry Angelo on how he prepares for the NFL draft
I like this MUCH better
even though i really like Olsen
"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 Mar 5, 2010 8:15 AM CST up reply actions
Interesting that there is such a difference in
what our Chicago guys are saying and what Schefter is saying (not just regarding Olsen, but also Peppers.)
Dane
I think the Chicago guys might just be trying to create a little controversy here, they need stories to write, but everything is quiet right now… so speculation becomes truth until it isn’t…maybe?
"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 Mar 5, 2010 8:34 AM CST up reply actions
always so PC
could have given me your opinion good sir
"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 Mar 5, 2010 8:43 AM CST up reply actions
They all want to be the first to break a story.
"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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They're all working their asses off to break the story first.
And information changes fast.
This is a HIGHLY COMPETITiVE environment during times like this.
"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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Schefter has been a little more accurate
"I guess I can’t do anything if you’re just irrational, but to point it out and move on."
- fundamentallysound
I'm practicing his name...
Manumaleuna…. Manu…. Maleuna…. Manu…. Maleuna… OK… I think I got it… Aromashoudu was easier… lol
GO BEARS!!!!
Ladies and gentlemen, the Chicago Unpronouncables!
Starring… Devin Aromashodu and Brandon Manamaleuna!
by Steven Schweickert on Mar 5, 2010 8:20 AM CST up reply actions
now we just need to re-sign
FB Will Ta’o…. yeah
"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 Mar 5, 2010 8:25 AM CST up reply actions
Don't you get the feeling...
Brian Billick’ll just say “**** it” and throw down his microphone?
by Steven Schweickert on Mar 5, 2010 8:32 AM CST up reply actions
omg hilarious
"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 Mar 5, 2010 8:35 AM CST up reply actions
Either that or...
He’ll jump on the news desk and shit out a four foot long stick. All the while yelling “Do you know who I am?! I won a Super Bowl!”
by Dewey LaMarr Hoyt on Mar 5, 2010 10:24 AM CST up reply actions
It's OK
You’re only gonna say his name once a game anyway… the lineup introduction. He might catch 8 passes.
"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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panters guy buckner who played with peppers
and his friend still today said some thing on the Score (only caught the end of the interview and recap by mully and hanley):
- thinks peppers will listen to all offers and would not be surprised if he visited other teams UNLESS Bears blow him away and like what he sees at Halas Hall
- the reason is this is the first time since college where he gets to decide where to go
- the reason he has not “played hard” the last few of years is that he has been unhappy
- said he was motivated in the minny game last year because he wanted everyone to know he was better than jared allen. Thinks he would be motivated as a Bear to out shine allen
"In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluctuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data....."
- Jerry Angelo on how he prepares for the NFL draft
You know what makes Allen better?
That fact that he plays hard ALL the time.
"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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just repeating
what his buddy said SackMan….dont shoot me…
"In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluctuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data....."
- Jerry Angelo on how he prepares for the NFL draft
And I'm just commenting on it. :)
"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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This is good therapy for you...
You’ll be much better once all of this hashes out, and we buckle in for the regular season. I know you’ll come around, so go ahead and let it all out big fella.
You guys are all wearing beer goggles.
This is currently the most desperate and dysfunctional team in the NFL. The team president, general manager, and head coach are all at odds with eachother, and they can’t even follow the same story during a press conference.
Our GM is hiding from the media right now, and our head coach can’t explain anything that makes sense…. fumbling over his words everytime a microphone is put in his face.
"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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Thought i read somewhere
that what the President said was mostly taken out of context about not overspending.
"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 Mar 5, 2010 8:42 AM CST up reply actions
That was just one press conference
where they couldn’t stay on the same page.
And the other day, Lovie referred to Mike Tice as the run game coordinator, and Mike Martz as the passing game coordinator.
I’m telling you… this is a disaster.
"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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But it will be entertaining
I imagine a lot of shouting matches on the sidelines this year, between Tice and Martz and Cutler, there is a lot of ego on that sideline and it could boil over a bit.
by Sam Householder on Mar 5, 2010 8:55 AM CST up reply actions
Cutler wins all though
"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 Mar 5, 2010 8:57 AM CST up reply actions
Not sure what you mean about our GM hiding and not making sense,
but I can tell you that I might be wearing rose-colored glasses. Because, no matter how dysfunctional anyone is, at the end of the day, we have some very talented coaches, and will hopefully have enough talented players to be able to make something happen.
I believe in Mike Tice, I believe in Rod Marinelli, I believe in Dave Toub, I believe in Mike Martz, and I believe in Lovie Smith.
I really do believe we are 1 or 2 offensive linemen away from offensive success in 2010, and do believe that we are a bona fide pass rusher away from defensive success.
Sure, you can argue that Ted/ Lovie/ and Jerry are all dysfunctional… I won’r argue that. But I will argue that we are not as far away from competing as many might think we are.
Our GM was up in his hotel room during the combine
not allowing any TV media in his room for interviews. Only the beat writers. And not at any of the events, mingling with his peers.
And everytime Lovie has spoken to the media, he contradicts himself every 30 seconds.
And, if you believe in Rod Marinelli… then you believe we don’t need Julius Peppers. Because last offseason, Lovie said our #1 FA signing was Marinelli… he was going to improve our pass rush soooo much.
Yet, here we are a year later, trying to sign the best pass rusher on the market. Again… more contradiction from Halas Hall, or as I like to refer to it: another big swing and a miss.
"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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You mean Bear goggles?
Seriously, you have to be the most negative writer on any site I’ve ever been to. The Bears are trying to right a wrong by spending money in FA, and all you can say is how much of a mess their organization is right now. Get over it already, you’re just regurgitating the same propaganda we’ve all heard the past two months or so.
''I'm really not a Facebook or Twitter guy. I'm a prime rib and baked potato guy.'' - Sweet Lou
They're not trying to right a wrong....
They’re trying to right 3 years of wrong, and desperately save their jobs.
Desperation isn’t a formula for success. It’s a shame I get get bashed for sharing a logical opinion.
"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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Your opinion
is on the extreme negative side though. I was upset at the start of this year, but have come back down to my normal middle ground. If they’re able to plug a few holes with playmakers, their chances get much better than the past few seasons.
“Desperate times call for desperate measures”
''I'm really not a Facebook or Twitter guy. I'm a prime rib and baked potato guy.'' - Sweet Lou
Of course, the sad part is that we are in desperate times. I can see Sackman’s point. None of this makes up for the years of wasted draft picks and the inability to develop players.
"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
"44 years of football history and nothing to show for it. I wish I wasn’t banned at the Norseman.." - tfrabotta
But it helps!!!
Unreasonable people make life difficult...
by WisBearsFan34 on Mar 5, 2010 12:50 PM CST up reply actions
True, true. Here’s hoping we can bring the pain come the season.
"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
"44 years of football history and nothing to show for it. I wish I wasn’t banned at the Norseman.." - tfrabotta
Damn you Sack
lol….
"In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluctuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data....."
- Jerry Angelo on how he prepares for the NFL draft
For some reason, and i've been wrong before
but i really see Peppers signing, the Bears proabably won’t “blow” him away, but I imagine they know what he wants, and they will do every reasonable thing they can to ensure he doesn’t leave HH without being a Bear.
"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 Mar 5, 2010 8:27 AM CST up reply actions
You mean... just the way they did with Perry Fewell?
"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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I'm clinging to the hope of
Learn from your mistakes
"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 Mar 5, 2010 8:35 AM CST up reply actions
The Bears
have a better track record of paying their players than they do their coaches. If Peppers shows up and meets with Tommie Harris and Urlacher, they can attest to him, Peppers, that if he agrees to come, management is good on their word to over-pay.
Quite ringing endorsement of Peppers play
‘the reason he has not "played hard" the last few of years is that he has been unhappy’
Well, that certainly alleviates my fears about his alleged lack of desire to play full – time. Awesome, another twin for Tommie Harris, albeit with two workable (but aging) knees. Just think, when they’re both on the field at the same time the fans will be betting on which play of every series they decide to loaf on.
What I really dislike is that even good writers like Haugh are buying into this kool – aid moment. How many FA defensive lineman over the age of 30 have performed even close to their prime playing days after signing? Other than White, I can’t think of any. Yet the Bear’s Greek chorus of media suck – ups somehow fail to ask any of the Bear’s brain trust this obvious and relevant quesiton.
Schefter the other day
Pointed out that only like 4 or 5 DEs over the age of 30 had multiple 10 sack seasons. And they were all HOFers; White, Smith, etc. That freaks me out a bit about Peppers.
by Sam Householder on Mar 5, 2010 8:58 AM CST up reply actions
Not to mention the silly analogies to the Saints and the Cardinals
Both teams had much better cores of players before they dipped their toes into the FA markets and subsequently improved markedly from the years before. Sorry for the rant, but this organization is amazingly stupid.
Daunta Robinson?
Any interest on the Bears part for this guy? I’d like to get him. What are his contract demands? The more secondary help they can get, the better.
Think he's on his way to ATL
"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 Mar 5, 2010 8:48 AM CST up reply actions
is anyone else not able to "z" though the comments?
Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.
been like that for me for a couple days at least
"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 Mar 5, 2010 8:55 AM CST up reply actions
Press C to tab to new comments, Shift-C to tab backwards, X to mark as read, and Shift-A to mark all read.
The best: Z will simultaneously mark and tab forward, and R will reply to the comment that has focus
"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 Mar 5, 2010 8:57 AM CST up reply actions
look
for clark to get released after the signing of manumaleuna
Clark's due a $475,000 roster bonus today.
If they don’t cut him today… he’ll be on the team opening day. Unless the Bears are stupid enough to waste a half million. Errr…. that was silly of me. Of course they’re stupid enough!
"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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ZachZaidman (twitter)
Desmond Clark’s roster bonus of $475,000 has already kicked in today. Usually that’s a good sign a team is keeping you
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
So does that make Olsen odd man out?
For an offense that doesn’t utilize the tight end that much, we’ve got a lot of them.
I'm a firm believer in the philosophy of a ruling class. Especially since I rule. -Randal Graves
Writer at windycitygridiron.com -/-I http://www.twitter.com/kdoggers
dunno...
conflicting reports. I’d probably be okay either way, but I’d rather keep Olsen (obviously).
I don’t think that the roster bonus is sure fire reasoning that keep Clark either. I do think it’s proof that we won’t just cut him outright. They could be exploring trade options and just haven’t found a bidder yet.
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
Clark's the better blocker.
I’d say he fits Martz’s needs.
Olsen isn’t a top TE in this league anyway. If someone’s willing to give you a top TE price for him… then take it and run.
"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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There's pros and cons either way.
I agree though, Clark would be a better fit in a Martz offense. But who’s to say that Martz can’t figure out a way to work Olsen in? I guess I’m just looking at Manu being to Olsen in Chicago, what he was to Gates in San Diego.
Whatchu think Clark could fetch in a trade (5th)? Olsen (2nd)?
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Mar 5, 2010 10:02 AM CST up reply actions
Maybe a fifth
but I doubt it. Who’s itching to pick up a 32 year old, solid, but non-elite tight end?
I'm a firm believer in the philosophy of a ruling class. Especially since I rule. -Randal Graves
Writer at windycitygridiron.com -/-I http://www.twitter.com/kdoggers
Just saying that Olsen isn't a special player.
So, if somebody wants to give a special player price for him… take it and run. That’s standard business operation. Sell high.
"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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disagree
with you disagreeing with the disagreement of the disagreed upon agreement… wait, what?!?
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Mar 5, 2010 10:20 AM CST up reply actions
He's the 4th best TE in our division for crying out loud.
"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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I dunno
Olsen is pretty good in Madden…..
"In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluctuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data....."
- Jerry Angelo on how he prepares for the NFL draft
by CloudyFuture on Mar 5, 2010 10:21 AM CST up reply actions
can't argue with that logic.
Just call me Mr. 3000.
by Ditkavsworld on Mar 5, 2010 11:26 AM CST up reply actions
jinx
owe me Julius Peppers and a FS
Just call me Mr. 3000.
by Ditkavsworld on Mar 5, 2010 11:31 AM CST up reply actions
This surpeises me
Des looked old and slow last year. Coupled with the fact that Martz views TE’s as Tackle eligibles, I thought for sure we’d release him.
by Dewey LaMarr Hoyt on Mar 5, 2010 10:28 AM CST up reply actions
Yeah it hasn't worked on this blog for over a week, pretty annoying
"I guess I can’t do anything if you’re just irrational, but to point it out and move on."
- fundamentallysound
I just used it to get to your comment.
So…?
I'm a firm believer in the philosophy of a ruling class. Especially since I rule. -Randal Graves
Writer at windycitygridiron.com -/-I http://www.twitter.com/kdoggers
Maybe it works for you
But it will highlight the comments but the page won’t scroll along with it.
"I guess I can’t do anything if you’re just irrational, but to point it out and move on."
- fundamentallysound
I truly needed that comment...thank you sir
"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 Mar 5, 2010 9:26 AM CST up reply actions
Que Browser?
My google chrome is working like a mofo
I'm a firm believer in the philosophy of a ruling class. Especially since I rule. -Randal Graves
Writer at windycitygridiron.com -/-I http://www.twitter.com/kdoggers
Sure does.
I'm a firm believer in the philosophy of a ruling class. Especially since I rule. -Randal Graves
Writer at windycitygridiron.com -/-I http://www.twitter.com/kdoggers
First signing, not bad
I hope Clark is gone before Olsen. Not that I don’t like Clark but he gives us less than Olsen.
espn
adam schefter just said those two deals will get done today at some point!!!!!!!!! welcome peppers/taylor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
exactly
lol..i was like hell ya…about woke everyone up!!!!!!!!!!!! gonna be a great day
Fist pump?
i just yelled out loud “Pumped!” much to the dismay of others around me
anyways, to make this post have a point
here is Link to the 100 top FA , it will pop like corn
"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 Mar 5, 2010 9:20 AM CST up reply actions
Lol
I don’t have to work today so ESPN is on and WCG is on the laptop. Anything I yell no one will hear since the wife is at work and the boy is at daycare. Ahh it doesn’t get much better.
Just call me Mr. 3000.
Lucky!
the spouse is not letting me take leave for Free Agency… I begged and was denied
"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 Mar 5, 2010 9:26 AM CST up reply actions
I didn't take leave it's a down day
but the wife has to work because they have a hospital inspection next week.
Just call me Mr. 3000.
ah the dreaded HSI/JCAHO/AAAHC
I forgot. you’re down at Keesler right? every other friday
"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 Mar 5, 2010 9:32 AM CST up reply actions
Yup that's the one
glad I’m not in the hospital right now, still got under 2 years on my special duty then new assignment here we come. Yeah we are stuck in the purgatory that is Keesler.
Just call me Mr. 3000.
I pay for him to go so he goes
and yes I will wake up at 6am to take the kid to daycare that’s how I roll. I got to sleep in though usually have to get up at 4.
Just call me Mr. 3000.
I do the same
my daughter goes to daycare…no matter what
"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 Mar 5, 2010 9:32 AM CST up reply actions
Plus
Frees you up to track Free Agency for us. Good jorb!
"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
"44 years of football history and nothing to show for it. I wish I wasn’t banned at the Norseman.." - tfrabotta
Sorry
Didn’t mean to question your commitment to your kids. I apologize if it came across like that, or if you even took it that way. Just realized how bad my question sounded.
I don’t have kids, but I have a bunch of neices and a nephew but I can totally understand you doing it.
The Bears Den...
… Where we commit ONLY to the Bears.
“If they don’t want to commit to the Bear, we’ll go upstairs, we can get them out of here.”
by Steven Schweickert on Mar 5, 2010 9:42 AM CST up reply actions
I often like to commit to the Indian, though.
Hawks rule
I'm a firm believer in the philosophy of a ruling class. Especially since I rule. -Randal Graves
Writer at windycitygridiron.com -/-I http://www.twitter.com/kdoggers
I took it as a compliment of my commitment to be badass. :)
No appology needed.
Just call me Mr. 3000.
damn right
they need to lower the rates, day care is atrocious. good news is I won’t have to pay anymore since I’m in the highest bracket they have. that is of course unless they change their rates. Evil just pure evil.
Just call me Mr. 3000.
ouch
i won’t tell you what i pay then, it’d hurt you too much
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 9:55 AM CST up reply actions
I want to like you
so don’t tell me. When I put on Tech on the first that’ll ease the pain a bit, but at least I know they won’t charge me anymore.
Just call me Mr. 3000.
they sure won't
at least til they drop our pay raise next year, and then of course, raise the CDC cost… you know it’s coming
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 9:59 AM CST up reply actions
I know it is... can't wait to pay for medical too.
good times.
Just call me Mr. 3000.
by Ditkavsworld on Mar 5, 2010 10:03 AM CST up reply actions
Confirmation of Peppers in Chicago right now
According to Waddle & Silvy on ESPN 1000 in Chicago.
by boondock_saint812 on Mar 5, 2010 9:26 AM CST reply actions
outstanding i say
"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 Mar 5, 2010 9:28 AM CST up reply actions
Should I walk down the street and see if I catch him driving in?
"I guess I can’t do anything if you’re just irrational, but to point it out and move on."
- fundamentallysound
and a Lovie is #1 foam finger
"In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluctuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data....."
- Jerry Angelo on how he prepares for the NFL draft
Join with me in talking about getting a midget on the roster! Then maybe Smudgers will photoshop a picture for us!
"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
"44 years of football history and nothing to show for it. I wish I wasn’t banned at the Norseman.." - tfrabotta
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 9:44 AM CST up reply actions
Zombieland rules are great..but
i like little people too, usually very nice unless provoked
Walter Payton lives on!!!
and
don’t look them in eyes… never look them in the eyes
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 9:55 AM CST up reply actions
Dickerson on ESPN 1000
- taylor would most likely get majority of playing time should he sign with the Bears
- Thinks that their is another team lying in wait to pursue peppers and drive his price up
- Obvious that the front office is in full throttle save our job mode
- Just remember on peppers there are no sure thing in sports
- peppers and his agent have arrived in Chicago
"In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluctuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data....."
- Jerry Angelo on how he prepares for the NFL draft
*wants to know who other team is, so I can make taunting phone calls
"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 Mar 5, 2010 9:33 AM CST up reply actions
From Yahoo Sports Rumors
The word out of Football News Now last night was that former Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers(notes) has found the team he wants to play for this coming season: the Washington Redskins.
The ‘’Skins and Peppers are supposedly close to a deal. However, the validity of this all is unclear since Peppers’ agent says the Chicago Bears were the first to call his client and offered a pretty good deal, too, according to the Washington Post. Peppers is set to visit with Chicago today.
by boondock_saint812 on Mar 5, 2010 9:35 AM CST up reply actions
way to pee in my cereal bowl sir
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 9:36 AM CST up reply actions
the skins won't sign him, and no I don't have anything to back that up
except for the fact that I don’t want them too. If they do sign him instead of us I’m sending Brittney Griner to punch Dan Snyder in the face.
Just call me Mr. 3000.
I mean honestly
it’s like the Yankees buying a championship, except the redskins don’t win
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 9:38 AM CST up reply actions
I just can't stand them stockpiling players that are the top FA
just because they have deep pockets, he can throw some loot my way, I won’t help them win a championship either.
Just call me Mr. 3000.
Well and not i'm rationalizing it
they just cut a bunch of people to make room… but the skins sites say nothing… crap i’m freakin’ out…man
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 9:41 AM CST up reply actions
now*
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 9:41 AM CST up reply actions
yeah..that girls crazy mean..lol
Walter Payton lives on!!!
by monsterman34 on Mar 5, 2010 10:07 AM CST up reply actions
Just checked that story
and they used the story where the reports were rampant that redskins were the favorites….if you click on the links where they got the story it now updates it as the Bears are the favorites now….This story/rumor is (way) behind….
"In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluctuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data....."
- Jerry Angelo on how he prepares for the NFL draft
I am very happy they are in..
a situation to sign him, but yeah, nothing is inked out yet. CT should be our first RB and share the responsibilities with Forte. Manumaleuna is a great move to help with blocking, an area of need last season and more of one this season.
Walter Payton lives on!!!
the other 2 teams are
The Eagles and Patriots have offers on the table for free-agent DE Julius Peppers, who is currently on his way to Chicago to visit the Bears.
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 10:04 AM CST up reply actions
We will get him..
and Chester Taylor. If this plays out the way i think it will, it will be the best year in FA for us that i can ever remember.
Walter Payton lives on!!!
by monsterman34 on Mar 5, 2010 10:17 AM CST up reply actions
I hope
we give have a deal in place that will blow him away and make him sign asap!!!!!! if he leaves chicago without a deal..he wasnt happy with the offer and will sign else where
That was awesome
I remember mcginnis at the airport with the media around him asking what happened…..
"In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluctuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data....."
- Jerry Angelo on how he prepares for the NFL draft
As long as Benny the Bull doesn't greet anyone at the airport for us.
"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)
.
to the Biggs interview
SPEAK UP SON!
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
BradBiggs
That didn’t take long. “The Bears are the new Redskins,” from NFP’s Mike Lombardi. http://bit.ly/c12RN5
we won more games
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 10:00 AM CST up reply actions
we have skeletor as an owner
Just call me Mr. 3000.
by Ditkavsworld on Mar 5, 2010 10:01 AM CST up reply actions
We maul and eat indians for lunch.
"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)
.
they are still pissed about the 72-0 butt whoppin we gave them.
Just call me Mr. 3000.
by Ditkavsworld on Mar 5, 2010 10:04 AM CST up reply actions
73-0!
"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)
.
oops, yeah 73, crap need more coffee.
Just call me Mr. 3000.
by Ditkavsworld on Mar 5, 2010 10:09 AM CST up reply actions
:D
"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
"44 years of football history and nothing to show for it. I wish I wasn’t banned at the Norseman.." - tfrabotta
Didn't realize
Al Davis had bought us out…
by Steve Ronkowski on Mar 5, 2010 10:09 AM CST up reply actions
No... because we traded away all our picks... LOL.
"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)
.
think it
has something to due with winning the Cutler sweepstakes last year then going crazy this year and possibly landing taylor, manu, and peppers…..
"In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluctuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data....."
- Jerry Angelo on how he prepares for the NFL draft
by CloudyFuture on Mar 5, 2010 10:03 AM CST up reply actions
and atogwe
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 10:04 AM CST up reply actions
there's a possibility of that...
I hadn’t heard any real interest, yet.
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Mar 5, 2010 10:05 AM CST up reply actions
it'd be nice to fill as many holes as possible.
I’ll keep my fingers crossed
Just call me Mr. 3000.
by Ditkavsworld on Mar 5, 2010 10:06 AM CST up reply actions
I think...
they’re referencing the last two years…
Cutler, Pace, Cutting Pace, Manu, Peppers, Taylor
But I do agree with you.
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Mar 5, 2010 10:04 AM CST up reply actions
left him out on purpose. ;)
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Mar 5, 2010 11:57 AM CST up reply actions
NFL Network LaCanfora
RT @JasonLaCanfora: Pats and Eagles have offers on table for Julius Peppers as well as Bears.
"In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluctuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data....."
- Jerry Angelo on how he prepares for the NFL draft
dammit!
you guys don’t need more pass rushers!
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 10:01 AM CST up reply actions
we need a new thread
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 10:04 AM CST reply actions
adam
said he still thinks the bears get this done!!!!!!!
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 10:06 AM CST up reply actions
Schefter says
he doesn’t care what other teams are interested in Peppers, he says we will get him, its a done deal.
Just call me Mr. 3000.
Vanden Bosch
To the Lions… LINK
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
ill
be so pissed if we dont get this done
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 10:09 AM CST up reply actions
man, i was wondering where the hell you were last night?
I was really hoping to see a name come up with all the FA’s we want in it 2 bearz..lol Alls im saying is that it worked last year, why not..right.
Walter Payton lives on!!!
by monsterman34 on Mar 5, 2010 10:14 AM CST up reply actions
peppers
si reports that the redskins are not in the peppers hunt anymore:
To the surprise of many, sources say Washington will actually try to restrain itself and sit out the early hours of the free-agency frenzy, making sure not to overpay for anyone like it did last March for defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. If early Friday morning reports are accurate, the Redskins may already have moved on from the pursuit of Peppers, all but leaving him for the Bears to scoop up.
Hoped-for headline when we sign Peppers
“Angelo gets his sack.” I haven’t had kool-aid this tasty since the Cutler trade…
by Steve Ronkowski on Mar 5, 2010 10:12 AM CST reply actions
ZachZaidman (twitter)
The courtship is on at Halas Hall. I’m told a couple of limousines are parked right outside the building. Important people are visiting.
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
I HOPE
THIS SIGNING COMES QUICK…IF WE DONT HEAR ANYTHING WITHIN A FEW HOURS…BOTH SIDES CANT AGREE ON A DEAL,THEN I DONT THINK WE GET THIS DONE
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 10:20 AM CST up reply actions
The Lions are making some noise.
They’ve signed Burleson and Vanden Bosch. Traded for Corey Williams.
by boondock_saint812 on Mar 5, 2010 10:17 AM CST reply actions
That noise?
Sounds suspiciously like a train wreck to me… but one of the seasons, the Lions might actually be able to compete in the North. We just need to keep putting the hits on Stafford to keep that from happening – does anyone know of any high-profile DEs we could pick up?
by Steve Ronkowski on Mar 5, 2010 10:22 AM CST up reply actions
Adam_Schefter (twitter)
Tweeted before and will tweet it again: barring an unexpected breakdown, Julius Peppers deal will be done with Chicago by this afternoon.
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
Schefter insists:
Adam_Schefter
Tweeted before and will tweet it again: barring an unexpected breakdown, Julius Peppers deal will be done with Chicago by this afternoon
I'm a firm believer in the philosophy of a ruling class. Especially since I rule. -Randal Graves
Writer at windycitygridiron.com -/-I http://www.twitter.com/kdoggers
Its a done deal in my mind,
now I am really looking forward to hearing about CT. This will be by far the best FA year for us that i can ever remember if it goes down the way I think it will.
Walter Payton lives on!!!
by monsterman34 on Mar 5, 2010 10:21 AM CST up reply actions
totally
agree. i hope we get this done asap,so i can stop freaking out and checking every website possible lol
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 10:23 AM CST up reply actions
wouldn't the CT money be better allocated on a FS?
Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.
Ha
this has been retweeted like 50 times already….
"In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluctuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data....."
- Jerry Angelo on how he prepares for the NFL draft
by CloudyFuture on Mar 5, 2010 10:22 AM CST up reply actions
Via Adam Schefter Twitter
Tweeted before and will tweet it again: barring an unexpected breakdown, Julius Peppers deal will be done with Chicago by this afternoon.
by boondock_saint812 on Mar 5, 2010 10:19 AM CST reply actions
ProFootballTalk
Vikes break out Bienemy to help keep Taylor from going to a rival http://is.gd/9L4xb
taylor
will be a bear…once they tell him he can compete for the startting HB he will sign, the vikes might be able to match the offer but cant offer him a starting job
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 10:28 AM CST up reply actions
Not too worried
Unless Bienemy doesn’t refer to their RB coach and instead some kind of mysterious piggy bank.
by MetalGearPeaceWalker on Mar 5, 2010 10:28 AM CST up reply actions
This shows me that Taylor could be signed today, if theyre are going to those lengths.
"How sad, another victim of the Night Nurses from Jersey."
The Bears can offer a "chance"
no matter how slim, to start, and probably match the carries Forte gets, Minn, can’t…i dont care how many people they enlist to help
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 10:30 AM CST up reply actions
Chester would have to be an idiot
or be a completely unmotivated player to want to stay behind AD. He’ll definitely get way more playing time here.
by Dewey LaMarr Hoyt on Mar 5, 2010 10:36 AM CST up reply actions
Can someone post the Shefter twitter again?
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 10:29 AM CST reply actions
What we really need
is one of those nifty tweetboxes on the FP, ala Chicago Trib.
by Steve Ronkowski on Mar 5, 2010 10:30 AM CST up reply actions
so regarding Peppers and our expected improvement
Love the Peppers move (at this point this move HAS to happen). I still think our demise over the last several years has more to do with our problems at safety. Maybe the pressure Peppers brings is enough to cover up our bad secondary, while i love the Peppers move I don’t think it is enough.
Yeah, I don't think people realize
just how great an all around player Mike Brown truly was.
by Dewey LaMarr Hoyt on Mar 5, 2010 10:37 AM CST up reply actions
eagles and patriots
nfl.com is reporting that the Eagles and Pats have offers out to Peppers
Space Mountain on Three; One, Two, Three, Space Mountain!
so is there a need to go visit them?
I’d be amazed if he doesn’t swing by to talk to Belichek. But that would make the Bears look real bad as this story is leading the headlines (Bears in the headlines WTF!?). The way this is being reported as a done deal gives the Peppers’ camp a lot of leverage.
word on the street
was that Peppers didn’t want to play a 3-4, hence no ’skins.
by Steve Ronkowski on Mar 5, 2010 10:38 AM CST up reply actions
Then the Pats should be out too
Damn! Just sign him already!
Space Mountain on Three; One, Two, Three, Space Mountain!
that would also mean no Pats
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 10:39 AM CST up reply actions
also
according to PFT, it could just be chatter meant to drive up our $$$ offer. he’s “our’s to lose”, right?
by Steve Ronkowski on Mar 5, 2010 10:41 AM CST up reply actions
Yep. I keep thinking about how good our D can be
With a healthy Urlacher, Harris and Tino. To go along with Peppers, Briggs and hopefully Clark or Atogwe. Man, that would be nice
Space Mountain on Three; One, Two, Three, Space Mountain!
???
I honestly think we will get these deals done,but then what do we do about safety?? we probably wont be able to sign rolle,so we do go after clark or sharper?? or do we trade olsen for a pick this year in the draft and draft a top safety?
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 10:35 AM CST up reply actions
go after Atogwe will poison pill deal
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 10:37 AM CST up reply actions
Ryan Clark
The second coming of Mike Brown.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson
"More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
I say go after Clark
Clark has played next to Polamalu and been pretty successful. I like Steelers players, I think they have been coached up well.
I would also approve trading Greg Olsen in order to draft Kam Chancellor in the second round.
Just make sure we don't play in Denver
it will literally kill Ryan Clark
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 10:41 AM CST up reply actions
just ask greg olsen
before he gets traded(rumor anyways)
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 10:42 AM CST up reply actions
But
Olson deflected it with his groovy bowl haircut.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson
"More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
Clark
is an instant upgrade for sure. Leaning towards Atogwe, mostly because of the turnovers that he creates, 19 int and 14 FF, over 5 seasons. Higher than Rolle or Clark, both good safeties though.
NFL stats.
Looking for Jerry
to go for the cheapest option of the three. It’s a win, win…win win win.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson
"More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
Listening to ESPN 1000
Waddle’s interviewing Lance Briggs…says he’s looking at the internet for updates just like us (not sure I believe this)…but hey Lance send a text to Pep and Taylor.
by MetalGearPeaceWalker on Mar 5, 2010 10:35 AM CST reply actions
yeah
if we dont get this done,its gonna look really bad on the bears and lovie/angelo
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 10:38 AM CST up reply actions
so lets all
guess what kind of deal peppers will get if this gets done with the bears that is,otherwise idc. i bet he gets 5yr/80mil -40garanteed?
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 10:41 AM CST up reply actions
LOL
Same. Showed up as FA for me last night. Ironically Goon held out and I traded him.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson
"More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
My guessis that in actuallity
it’ll end up being something like 4/40, but the initial numbers will be something ridiculous like 6/90 or 7/100.
And yeah, 40 mil guaranteed is what I’m thinking, ala Haynesworth.
by Dewey LaMarr Hoyt on Mar 5, 2010 10:45 AM CST reply actions
sounds about right
works out to about $1mil/sack if he keeps up at his normal clip of 10+ sacks a year…
by Steve Ronkowski on Mar 5, 2010 10:46 AM CST up reply actions
6 yrs/95 mill (45 mil guaranteed)
rumor….
"In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluctuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data....."
- Jerry Angelo on how he prepares for the NFL draft
by CloudyFuture on Mar 5, 2010 10:46 AM CST up reply actions
yeah
i figure he would get something like haynesworth. but now that the pats and eagles are in it,they will give him a crazy deal he cant turn down.
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 10:47 AM CST up reply actions
I often wonder what goes on in there
do you think they are just up front? “so, i’m going to give you a sheet of paper, and you just write down a number you couldn’t say no to”
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 10:46 AM CST reply actions
More like buying a house
“Well other compairables say you should be priced at this amount but since we really like you we are going to go a little over”.
"I guess I can’t do anything if you’re just irrational, but to point it out and move on."
- fundamentallysound
Um.
I’m going to say Julius Peppers.
I'm a firm believer in the philosophy of a ruling class. Especially since I rule. -Randal Graves
Writer at windycitygridiron.com -/-I http://www.twitter.com/kdoggers
80 sacks
I guess Peppers does this in his sleep and without “trying” all the time (as the haters would say)…so Peppers benefits regardless.
by MetalGearPeaceWalker on Mar 5, 2010 10:53 AM CST up reply actions
how about
Lovie? Job being on the line and all…
by Steve Ronkowski on Mar 5, 2010 10:54 AM CST up reply actions
Scheffer just said on
SC that Rolle will visit with us sometime soon. He doesn’t think the Giants deal is imminent.
by Dewey LaMarr Hoyt on Mar 5, 2010 10:51 AM CST reply actions
he'll be available for a while
We have other options for a S, so hopefully we can play the $ game same as he is. Can’t pay everyone…
by Steve Ronkowski on Mar 5, 2010 10:53 AM CST up reply actions
Agreed.
I was just saying what I heard. I’m a little unsure about Rolle anyhow.
by Dewey LaMarr Hoyt on Mar 5, 2010 10:57 AM CST up reply actions
seems like peppers agent wants him in CHI
That’s nice and all, but Peppers isn’t going to Foxborough or Philadelphia Friday afternoon. Bill Belichick and Andy Reid didn’t visit Peppers in North Carolina at midnight like Lovie Smith did.
This looks like a last-minute effort by Peppers’ agent Carl Carey to squeeze some extra cash out of Chicago’s coffers.
Carey himself said that the Bears shouldn’t look over their shoulders or worry about other teams. They’d be wise to listen.
everyone knew Peppers was going to demand
serious cash, so I doubt whatever NE/PHI have offerred is much higher, plus like you said, the personal touch to that, and the 4-3 system, probably wil put this in the bag, hopefully Lovie has enough time to meet Rolle at the airport then
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 10:53 AM CST up reply actions
Yeah, the pressure is on Angelo now
to get this done ASAP. If we lose him at this point, he’ll be the clear goat.
by Dewey LaMarr Hoyt on Mar 5, 2010 10:54 AM CST up reply actions
if we get Peppers...
Maybe other free agents sign for less to play with an already stacked Defense…. Rolle/Sharper/Otogwe/Clark. Sorry but this deal could have huge ramifications… : )
it does give us the "contender" feel
Might not mean having to pay less money for ’em, but it does give us some tie-breaker points.
by Steve Ronkowski on Mar 5, 2010 10:55 AM CST up reply actions
chicago tribune
While the Bears have be aggressive in pursuing free agent Julius Peppers — coach Lovie Smith personally is escorting the pass rusher to Halas Hall on Friday — they are not alone.
The Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots also have made offers to Peppers, according to NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora.
The Bears are the first to have made an offer and Peppers’ agent Carl Carey told the Gaston (N.C.) Gazette that if both sides can’t hammer out a deal, Philadelphia is a definite backup plan.
“Chicago will be our first visit and we don’t want them looking over their shoulder worrying about other teams right now,” Carey told the paper. “They were the first to call and they’ve made us a ballpark offer and it’s good enough to where we’ll make a visit. Pending the outcome of that visit we may visit with Philadelphia and see where we are from there.”
Meanwhile, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and WGN-AM 720’s David Kaplan both tweeted the deal with the Bears should be finalized this afternoon.
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 10:56 AM CST up reply actions
Think about it
Urlacher has a couple years left, so does Tillman(even if slowing) Briggs, Peppers, Harris…then you have one of those safeties mixed with a Chancellor in the backfield… oh boy
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 10:56 AM CST up reply actions
3-4 year window of greatness?
If that defense is finalized.
by MetalGearPeaceWalker on Mar 5, 2010 10:58 AM CST up reply actions
SportsCenter
I see a link saying peppers to bears. they havent talked about it yet but check it out or ill post whatever is said if anything
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 11:00 AM CST up reply actions
I would be more than satisfied with that
gives us a chance to get back to the top, and get Urlacher a ring maybe
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 11:06 AM CST up reply actions
I would too be satisfied
4 years of solid football…I can see it happening.
by MetalGearPeaceWalker on Mar 5, 2010 11:19 AM CST up reply actions
Peter King on ESPN 1000
- Bears have been more aggressive than in past years and need to do that this year. No choice. but they seem to be changing the rep of the organization the last year….
- taylor and peppers will sign with the Bears by end of the day today
- Not impressed with peppers since he can be more productive than a 10 sack a year guy
- thinks peppers is over rated in terms of production. should have games where he embarrassed mckinnie at least 12 games a year
- taylor is looking around 8 mill guaranteed. Like thomas jones over chester taylor but thinks Forte and taylor make a GREAT one two punch
- As for Olsen if management believes in martz and the TEs on the roster now he can see the Bears parting ways with Olsen especially if the pats offered a 2nd rounder. He thinks that the Bears will not shop Olsen but would not be surprised if he is traded
- Think ryan clark is the best FA saftey out there. Would fit the Bears system more than anyone else
"In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluctuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data....."
- Jerry Angelo on how he prepares for the NFL draft
And King
is never wrong. Like with last year’s SB prediction.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson
"More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
I’m not so sure we need Taylor. Sure he’s a great athlete but I’d rather see the team put that kind of money into free safety.
by boondock_saint812 on Mar 5, 2010 11:14 AM CST up reply actions
schefter...
said this will get done today later this afternoon!!!!! money is not a factor right now and will do whatever to get this done
who to trade?
I hope we’re able to trade one of our TEs now. I don’t see us carrying 4 on the roster, and it would be a shame to not get anything in return.
As much as I like Clark, I hope we’re able to trade him for a 3rd rounder. Though, Olsen obviously has the most trade value. Hmmm . . .
If no trade, then I guess Kellen Davis would be cut.
They could keep 4 TEs for pass protection.
And dump the FB position. I don’t think Martz has always kept a FB.
"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)
.
But what would we do without McKie? :)
Just call me Mr. 3000.
by Ditkavsworld on Mar 5, 2010 11:22 AM CST up reply actions
much to the fans dismay
it was 4th and 3
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 11:33 AM CST up reply actions
Not true....
The Bears have kept four TE before, and did so last year as well.
I wouldn’t be suprised to see it happen again, since this is almost undoubtably Clark’s last season.
Associate Writer - WindyCityGridiron.com
And Briggs
"I guess I can’t do anything if you’re just irrational, but to point it out and move on."
- fundamentallysound
or maybe
meet Olin Kreutz’s motivator…his last good act before retiring
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 11:11 AM CST up reply actions
no doubt with Urlacher chilling behind him he will see if Peppers takes a play off.
if teams do run right at him won’t they be running right at Urlacher and Briggs?
If Urlacher can see that Peppers is taking a play off..
Wouldn’t that mean Urlacher is as well. He’ll be fine. He can’t get a sack on every play.
It does suck that Peppers has the rep of taking plays off
but the other team still has to account for him on every play.
Space Mountain on Three; One, Two, Three, Space Mountain!
"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)
.
Angelo's future?
At least, if he doesn’t get this deal done…
by Steve Ronkowski on Mar 5, 2010 11:15 AM CST up reply actions
honestly
i wonder what all they do in the meeting room? what the hell can take so long,if a offer as already been in place???
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 11:13 AM CST up reply actions
broncos haha
resigned brandon lloyd!!!!!!!!!!!! wow…orton to lloyd. wish we had both of them back here,they did so much together lmao jp
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 11:15 AM CST up reply actions
Each McCaskey sings him a song
"I guess I can’t do anything if you’re just irrational, but to point it out and move on."
- fundamentallysound
Virginia's makin lunch
"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)
.
She's cutting the crust off the PB&J sandwiches.
"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)
.
Please stop.
The visuals are gruesome.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson
"More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
"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)
.
"Lunch time, boys!"
“I’ve removed the crust from your tuna sandwiches. Pass the salt…and the peppers…”.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson
"More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
lmao.
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Mar 5, 2010 11:59 AM CST up reply actions
"Tee hee hee..."
(In Tweetybird granny voice.)
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson
"More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
it's peanut butter jelly time!
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 11:26 AM CST up reply actions
That's terrible!
Where was the Grossman catapult when we needed it?
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson
"More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
First of all great pic and conversation..
making some sandwiches for our new signings, just classic. Second…the Grossman catapult..firing shit at the neighbor, just hilarious..I can just picture him landing and the neighbor saying to himself WTF, then realizing who it is… tries removing him with a Huge pooper scooper.
Walter Payton lives on!!!
You have Peppers on 1 side and Harris on the inside opposite him
Man oh Man….and what if Gilbert breaks thru like he has the potential too…..could be a monster d line….The O line wit Tice coaching and an extra Blocker on some passing downs with Manu giving Cutler time to hit Knox Hester and DA deep…..The new and improved Air Bears
Kobe....I dont play D i just want to score alot
Thas not bad at all either...work him in the rotation at end...
But with his quickness and strength he would be a monster at DT
Kobe....I dont play D i just want to score alot
He could be good at tackle,
I just think that with the way that he is built, he is a little undersized for a defensive tackle. He is very comparable to Peppers in size and speed though. I like having a big DE on the right side.
Wouldn’t mind seeing: LE Alex Brown/Melton, 3 tech Tommie Harris/Izzy, Nose T Harrison/Adams, RE Peppers/Gilbert.
From what I’ve heard on ESPN 1000 (either Waddle & Silvy or The Afternoon Saloon) is Gilbert will be a DE and Melton moving to DT. Apparently he was asked by Lovie to add weight.
by boondock_saint812 on Mar 5, 2010 11:34 AM CST up reply actions
I heard that too,
Melton seems a little small for tackle, listed at 260, but Lovie likes the undersized tackles. Wonder how much weight Melton could put on before it slows him down?
Air Bears?
Nice! Still hate the thought, but nice.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson
"More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
It does feel weird to say Air and Bears in the same sentence lol
Kobe....I dont play D i just want to score alot
Some recent Tweets about peppers/Bears talks:
I wanna send the biggest #f**kyoufriday to Julius Peppers. Gon sign with the bears like a dumbass..
Just as bad a signing as Orlando Pace. He doesn’t play hard.
I have no idea who Julius Peppers is, but I think we as a nation would be remiss not to give this man his own children’s television series.
Have yall ever heard Julius Peppers talk…listenin to him make u wanna ask “are u smarter than a 5th grader?”
Brett Favre to Julius Peppers, “Let me know what you’re doing, I might retire if you go with the Bears”
Manumaleuna, Chester Taylor, Julius Peppers, Bill Cowher, Brandon Marshall and so on and so forth.
"In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluctuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data....."
- Jerry Angelo on how he prepares for the NFL draft
Sounds like some angry Packer and Viking Fans.....lol
Kobe....I dont play D i just want to score alot
Packer fan I say
They have no offensive tackles.
by MetalGearPeaceWalker on Mar 5, 2010 11:20 AM CST up reply actions
lol
agreed, there o-line blows! how many times he get sacked?? like 3-5 a game you suck RODGERS!!!!!!!
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 11:24 AM CST up reply actions
Yeah but they literally have no solid OTs
Aren’t both the Packers starting OTs released and in the FA market?
by MetalGearPeaceWalker on Mar 5, 2010 11:26 AM CST up reply actions
Yeeah Clifton is in Washington today
i went to high school with him lol
Kobe....I dont play D i just want to score alot
No kidding...
was he easy to pass through in a hallway like he is during a decent pass rush?
by MetalGearPeaceWalker on Mar 5, 2010 11:30 AM CST up reply actions
lol he was a big boy and didnt know his own strength back then lol
Kobe....I dont play D i just want to score alot
he's good
but not much good on the bench/IR.
by Steve Ronkowski on Mar 5, 2010 11:31 AM CST up reply actions
Now if we can just trade for Boldin....
If we could trade Olsen (i dont like the idea) for a 2nd rounder and give our 3rd to the Cardinals for Boldin, That would be a Big Big Big Big deal and we would have a 2nd round pick…..a man can dream
Kobe....I dont play D i just want to score alot
Was thinking the same.
last i heard was they want a 3rd rounder for him. if we could trade olsen for boldin or just give them our 3rd rounder and pick him up. we would be set for sure. peppers,taylor,boldin wow
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 11:28 AM CST up reply actions
We really should use that 3rd for a FS
since we realistically won’t get one in FA
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 11:30 AM CST up reply actions
If we trade Olson for a 2nd we would trade the 3rd to Arizona for Boldin and have a 2nd which iis better
Kobe....I dont play D i just want to score alot
If we bring in Taylor to replace Forte...
This will be eerily similar to bringing in Thomas Jones to replace Anthony Thomas. A second round pick wins rookie of the year. Then has 1 (2 for the A-Train) unproductive years and a new back is brought in to replace him.
by Uncle Stanley McGoober on Mar 5, 2010 11:31 AM CST reply actions
why not
trade olsen and the 3rd round pick to arizona for boldin and a 2 round draft pick. we would get boldin and then with that draft pick we can get a top safety
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 11:33 AM CST up reply actions
you think we drop forte?
my guess is that AP is gone and Bell and Tiny duke it out for #3 spot
by Steve Ronkowski on Mar 5, 2010 11:33 AM CST up reply actions
there was a link up higher saying taylor would get most of the carries
and T.Moore, I appreciate your anti-Tyrus-ness on blogabull
by Uncle Stanley McGoober on Mar 5, 2010 11:35 AM CST up reply actions
we wont
get rid of forte,i think taylor will start over him tho!!!!
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 11:35 AM CST up reply actions
Taylor's 30
but he doesn’t have a whole lot of mileage on him…his first starting season landed him over 1,200 yards before AP came along.
by MetalGearPeaceWalker on Mar 5, 2010 11:39 AM CST up reply actions
even in a RBBC
both Forte and Taylor could each get 1000+ APY easy with their catching ability
by Steve Ronkowski on Mar 5, 2010 11:42 AM CST up reply actions
And the possibilities
in the next installment of Madden… are pretty much endless
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 11:42 AM CST up reply actions
30 yes, but his body is not beat up
because he hasn’t been the featured, starting RB for most of his career. The only RB’s that were still very productive into their 30’s are guys who’s legs and bodies were still fresh from not having taken the pounding of being an every down player.
by Dewey LaMarr Hoyt on Mar 5, 2010 11:42 AM CST up reply actions
Eerie, yes.
But compliment, not replace.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson
"More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
ESPN 1000
is interviewing Brenson Buckner (sp) teammate of Julius Peppers.
He says…
-No NFL player DOESN’T take plays off
-Greatest to ever play at DE (Debateable but that’s what he says)
-You’ll get a more mature Julius Peppers if he lands on the Bears, Eagles, Pats, etc.
by MetalGearPeaceWalker on Mar 5, 2010 11:37 AM CST reply actions
Chicago brings a toughness he wants, a classic 4-3 defense
But I think he wants to show people that he can be a classic 4-3 defensive end, great pass rushing, in one of the toughest divisions out there.
“And then he wants, I think personal for him, he wants to show the world that, in the same division as (the Vikings’) Jared Allen, that he is still the premier defensive end in the league.”
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 11:39 AM CST up reply actions
I hope Jared Allen motivates Peppers
to take the limelight away from Mr. Mullet…that designation belongs too Solid Snake or Big Boss.
by MetalGearPeaceWalker on Mar 5, 2010 11:42 AM CST up reply actions
this deal needs 2 be done
real soon…otherwise i have a feeling they couldnt agree on a deal and he will go to philly
Jared Allen. as we speak, is probably
on e-bay right now looking for a pair of late 80’s Zubaz pants to go with his mullet. He’s either listening to Winger or Cinderella.
by Dewey LaMarr Hoyt on Mar 5, 2010 11:44 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
zubaz... those were just turrible, he gonna buy a fanny pack to go with them?
Just call me Mr. 3000.
by Ditkavsworld on Mar 5, 2010 12:02 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks!
I just sprayed coffee all over my new monitor!
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson
"More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
sorry but that is a legitimate question, did you get any coffee on your fanny pack?
Just call me Mr. 3000.
by Ditkavsworld on Mar 5, 2010 12:06 PM CST up reply actions
Yes!
And now I have to edit my ebay listing. Thanks.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson
"More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
I'd go this route but that's just me.
Just call me Mr. 3000.
by Ditkavsworld on Mar 5, 2010 12:15 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I only wish i was that badass.
Just call me Mr. 3000.
by Ditkavsworld on Mar 5, 2010 12:23 PM CST up reply actions
man, i gotta get on here more..
Joe Dirt in real life…life’s a garden..ya dig. Badass enough for a rec!! lmao
Walter Payton lives on!!!
My last name is "Czuba"
with a silent “C”… do you know how many times I’ve been asked if I have a pair of Zubaz? 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 Ashley Czuba on Mar 6, 2010 12:04 AM CST up reply actions
Per PFT
Rolle deciding between Giants, ’Fins, and staying with Cards.
by Steve Ronkowski on Mar 5, 2010 11:45 AM CST reply actions
we probably dipped out around the 5 mil
a year mark
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 11:46 AM CST up reply actions
As much as
Rolle could have helped us. Turned out to be a much deeper FS market than anticipated. Atogwe and Clark both would look great in Bears uniforms.
my guess is we get Atogwe
if only because Lovie uses the Rams as our farm team
by Steve Ronkowski on Mar 5, 2010 11:54 AM CST up reply actions
Rams still have right to match
And may just be using the low tender so when they match they get him at the lowest possible price. Of course that would also mean they’d lose him after next year, no way he’d stay after getting tagged last year and low balled this.
Liamthers: a crossbreed animal of a Lion, Ram and Panther
Lions: TBD
Rams: Manu
Panthers: Peppers (maybe Atogwe)
We may not be following the SOP of Chicago Bears free agency, but we’re definitely following our standard protocol shown in the link.
Not sure where Taylor fits in… but I like it!
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Mar 5, 2010 12:06 PM CST up reply actions
pretty good offer
Chicago is giving Panthers free-agent defensive end Julius Peppers(notes) the grand tour of its facilities, and a deal is imminent. That’s according to a report from Sirius NFL Radio.
A source told the network that the Bears have a “pretty good offer” on the table for Peppers, and chances are they won’t let him leave the Windy City without a whole lot of cash.
It was no secret that Lovie Smith coveted a pass rusher of Peppers’ caliber, and after a couple of down years on the Bears’ defensive line, they needed an impact player. Hopefully, for them, an investment in Peppers will pay off in boosting their pass rush for the next few years.
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 11:55 AM CST up reply actions
so do Pats make a play for Olsen?
they do have a comical amount of draft picks
by Steve Ronkowski on Mar 5, 2010 11:55 AM CST up reply actions
Jay Glazer reports Taylor and Peppers taking physicals RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!
"How sad, another victim of the Night Nurses from Jersey."
thank you...
i can go home a happy man now
"If I were a food critic being asked to write about the meal and experience at Waffle House, I would provide a drawing of two happy fat people giving each other a high five."
by BearNecessities on Mar 5, 2010 11:56 AM CST up reply actions
Was just about to post that lol
"In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluctuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data....."
- Jerry Angelo on how he prepares for the NFL draft
by CloudyFuture on Mar 5, 2010 11:57 AM CST up reply actions
also says Kampman to Philly
meaning they aren’t waiting for their chance at Peppers
by Steve Ronkowski on Mar 5, 2010 11:58 AM CST up reply actions
Virginia can only be in one place at a time
she couldn’t very well make them lunch AND give them their physicals at the same time
by Steve Ronkowski on Mar 5, 2010 11:59 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
awesome
i hope this gets done asap so i can leave this tv and computer lol
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 11:59 AM CST up reply actions
Here!!!
http://twitter.com/Jay_Glazer/status/10034546980
"How sad, another victim of the Night Nurses from Jersey."
http://twitter.com/Jay_Glazer/status/10034546980
"How sad, another victim of the Night Nurses from Jersey."
I suck at linking when I comment I dont know why.
"How sad, another victim of the Night Nurses from Jersey."
lol
and i suck at posting anything lol,i always forget to just reply
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 12:02 PM CST up reply actions
But your screen name still stands as proof of the best prediction.
If only someone thought of PePersTayLorManuMaleuna2bearz!!!!!!!!!!
"How sad, another victim of the Night Nurses from Jersey."
lol
i thought about making 1 just to see how close id be,but mine was gonna be like pepperstaylorsharper
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 12:03 PM CST up reply actions
Skins don't want Peppers
But they <3 Grossman -
pop to PFT
by Steve Ronkowski on Mar 5, 2010 12:15 PM CST reply actions
stay tuned
He flew in for a whopper, a whopper of a contract. Stay tuned.
WordUpThome: BUT THE "FUN FACTS" ON THE BACKS OF YOUR BASED BALL CARDS SAY THAT YOU ARE A RELEVANCE ENTHUSIAST
by thatballhitdeepwayback on Mar 5, 2010 12:15 PM CST reply actions
via bbiggs twitter.
WordUpThome: BUT THE "FUN FACTS" ON THE BACKS OF YOUR BASED BALL CARDS SAY THAT YOU ARE A RELEVANCE ENTHUSIAST
by thatballhitdeepwayback on Mar 5, 2010 12:16 PM CST up reply actions
Haugh on NFLN
- Looks like they will sign taylor and peppers soon being so aggressive. taylor will compete for starting job at least get more carries
- needed to restore the pass rush for their tampa 2
- NFLN host asks why Bears staying with cover 2 when the rest of the NFL is moving away from it. Haugh replies that the Bears are very committed to the cover 2. Peppers and a FS can do that or thats what Lovie hopes. Not to mention that the Bears do not play alot of cover 2 as people think. In 06 they played more cover 3 and 1 than anything else (according to haugh)
- Recent years they would reward their own players. But with they have no draft picks and need to make a splash and ownership allowed that to happen to win now. They saw rewarding their own was not working so they needed to be more proactive
- The Bears are targeting FS once taylor and peppers are/IF signed. They will monitor rolle but also looking at clark
- Not of O line depth and thats why the Bears looked at the other position. They are hoping for the guys they have now to improve though
- taylor will be competing for carries and starting job.
"In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluctuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data....."
- Jerry Angelo on how he prepares for the NFL draft
Rewarding their own would work better
If their own players were good enough to reward. LOL. But that draft record is horrendous.
Exciting day for the Bears… the biggest Free Agency in team history. Let’s hope it spells success despite all the problems in the organization…. or it’ll just end up like every Redskins off-season.
"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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Well one this for sure Sack
it will sell tickets eh? Thats what matters….
"In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluctuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data....."
- Jerry Angelo on how he prepares for the NFL draft
by CloudyFuture on Mar 5, 2010 12:22 PM CST up reply actions
Any possibility the Bungles could be on Hard Knocks again w/ this news:
We reported earlier today that two teams are interested in receiver Terrell Owens.
One of them, according to Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com, is the Bengals of Bengals.com.
The disclosure comes as a surprise. Receiver Chad Ochocinco has been lobbying aggressively for T.O. to be added to the team, but all reports have indicated that the Bengals don’t want to bring in another aging wideout.
Those two big-mouths...
would probably try to kill each other by week 3.
by Dewey LaMarr Hoyt on Mar 5, 2010 12:28 PM CST up reply actions
kampman
visiting eagles,which were interested in peppers. so that must mean they know the bears will get peppers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not So Fast With the Olsen Trade
Martz’s offense which is based on Air Coryel/Ernie Zambezi system which seemed to use the tight end in the passing game quite well thank you. Second, Martz really has never had a tight end with the talents of the likes of Olsen. Coach Singletary proved that the kid in San Fran was a head case..
I think Olsen could be a great fit in Martz’s offense.
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Mark Twain
chicago tribune
The Bears’ aggressive pursuit of free agent Julius Peppers — coach Lovie Smith personally escorted the pass rusher from Charlotte, N.C., to Halas Hall on Friday — appears to have paid off.
Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer tweeted that Peppers and free-agent running back Chester Taylor are undergoing physicals, which our own Brad Biggs points out on his Twitter feed is a positive sign for the Bears.
“Deals have to be imminent,” Biggs writes. “They’re not going to take physicals and watch market begin to close in other cities where other players are signing just so doctors can poke and prod. Deals should be in place soon.”
While earlier reports said the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots also have made offers to Peppers, CSNPhilly.com is reporting sources with the Eagles are expecting Peppers to sign with the Bears.
The Bears were the first to make Peppers and offer and his agent Carl Carey told the Gaston (N.C.) Gazette that if both sides can’t hammer out a deal, Philadelphia is a definite backup plan.
“Chicago will be our first visit and we don’t want them looking over their shoulder worrying about other teams right now,” Carey told the paper. “They were the first to call and they’ve made us a ballpark offer and it’s good enough to where we’ll make a visit. Pending the outcome of that visit we may visit with Philadelphia and see where we are from there.”
Meanwhile, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and WGN-AM 720’s David Kaplan both tweeted the deal with the Bears should be finalized this afternoon.
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 12:38 PM CST up reply actions
that
would be awesome!! i love clarks style of play..big hitter!!!
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 12:48 PM CST up reply actions
maybe Davis is gone
or maybe they will cut mckie and stash away one TE as FB… it is far to early to tell what our roster or game plan is going to be. but We need big targets that Jay likes.. and he loves his drinking buddy olsen
Bear down Chicago
why not
make manumaleuna a FB,hes a great blocker and not that big of a receiver.
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 12:52 PM CST up reply actions
thats what i was saying.
keep everybody we have or whatever.. i dont think the signing of man dude means we are going to trade olsen
Bear down Chicago
Schefter
Filed to ESPN: Chester Taylor reaches agreement with Bears on a four-year, $12.5 million deal that includes $7 million gtd in year one.
hell ya
2 down 1 more to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by CuTler2bearz on Mar 5, 2010 12:55 PM CST up reply actions
YAAAAAAA
Report: Peppers taking physical, deal is “imminent”
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on March 5, 2010 1:57 PM ET
After hearing Julius Peppers’ agent’s statements last night, it was only a matter of time before the prize of this free agent crop signed with the Bears.
The time is near.
Neil Hayes of the Chicago Sun-Times reports that Peppers is taking a physical in Chicago and a signing is imminent.
The only question left is how much money Peppers will earn. Hayes hears that Peppers will earn $12-14 million-per-year over six years, which is actually less than we imagined.
It’s all about the structure. We’d be surprised if Peppers doesn’t get the most guaranteed money for a defender in league history.
wow!
This is like a dream. Which off-season is more surprising? This one or last year when we got Cutler?
Space Mountain on Three; One, Two, Three, Space Mountain!
this year
because we got atleast 3 free agents that are GOOD!!!!!!
BEARS!!!!
I need to hear that Peppers is actually signed though. Then I will truly jump up and down.
This is GREAT, but when I heard we signed Cutler, I was like you T.Moore, I couldn’t breathe
Space Mountain on Three; One, Two, Three, Space Mountain!
I think he is signed!!
they just havent announced it. its reported between 12-14 million over 6 years
Its funny because
My mom told me the news and I thought it was an April Fools joke. i checked Yahoo and then I jumped up and down and yelled until I couldn’t breathe. And then I slapped myself to see if its a dream.
That day I said “bears wont get him they are too cheap” before we had him.
we can still sign a really good safety
For a nice price!
Kobe....I dont play D i just want to score alot
that
depends on how much we are spending towards peppers. unless we got a shiit load of money
they have 2 1st round picks it would be stupid for them to not go after Marshall
Kobe....I dont play D i just want to score alot
Peppers 6 year deal worth about 13 a year is what im hearing
Kobe....I dont play D i just want to score alot
and we got Taylor for a lil over 3 mill a year.....Let's go get Rolle we have the money!!
Kobe....I dont play D i just want to score alot
this day couldnt be better
first off,its my sons bday- turned 1. and then all these bears signings!!!!!!!
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I like the sound of it...
A wild Jared Allen appears
Manumaleuna uses pancake block
It’s super effective
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