The Bears Den: April 30th, 2010 Edition

by Kev H on Apr 30, 2010 7:20 AM CDT in The Bears Den

Someday this roster will be all safeties and defensive linemen.

Moore saw himself as Bear at age of 10 - Many people say as a little kid "I'm going to play for the Bears." Most don't get to. Josh Moore isn't most people.

Mama's boy, man's man - Well, now I'm definitely rooting forF. Barnes to make it, that's for sure.

Chris Williams on an island, on the spot at left tackle - Tom Thayer thinks Chris Williams is the best left tackle in the league, and he will argue with you about it if you want. Oh, and there's a good chance he'll win, because he's forgotten more things about football than most of us will ever know.

The Chicago Bears have contacted representatives for Michael Furrey - We saw this news yesterday, but my question is--why do we know so much about this deal? Why is so much of the background of the coaches calling him and saying "we're still trying to bring you in, buddy!" public knowledge? I don't like the way this deal smells.

It's where I keep all my things. Get a lot of compliments on this. Plus it's not a purse, it's a WCG Twitter. Indiana Jones wears one.

Here are five things to watch for at rookie camp. Chief among them--rookies.

Major Wright: Where he fits in historical roster of Chicago Bears safeties - A quick and dirty breakdown of everything from past safeties that Major Wright isn't. And a few things he is.

Wootton gives Bears full house at defensive end - They weren't necessarily thinking of taking him, but damned if you can pass up a defensive end on an Angelo draft board.

Mannelly heaves a wild pitch at Wrigley - To be fair, before he threw it, he at least took the time to count the number of people who were on the field with him.

Friday Film Funday: This gentleman in the following video is Josh Oh, a defensive back in high school in Oklahoma. Here's a link to his 09-10 stats. And here's a video of him absolutely destroying a receiver over the middle.

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as evidenced by his statements

it is clear that #65 only wanted his counterparts to shine when he threw that wild pitch. yet another example of the epitome of teammate.

haha that was a terrible throw!

by reefermadness3 on Apr 30, 2010 8:12 AM CDT reply actions

Patrick Mannelly is so accurate as a long-snapper that he could probably turn the lights off in a room by snapping a football through his legs and flipping the switch 15 yards away.

Put a baseball in his hands, however, and it’s a different story.

Maybe he should have hiked the baseball? At least it would have made for some good entertainment.

by TheMan1 on Apr 30, 2010 8:19 AM CDT reply actions

Some comments on ESPNCHiBears twitter site.

I think the new guy, Michael Wright, is handling their Twitter account.

People keep saying Bears should’ve signed Torry Holt. I covered him here in Jax. Dude’s legs are gone; I promise.

A, B, C & D. RT @sgw94 @ESPNChiBears Might wanna explain what u mean by legs gone. Was he slow, couldn’t cut, change speeds or direction?

Heard Bears should’ve considered Matt Jones. Covered him in Jax, too. Doubt he’d even make the Bears 53-man roster.

by boondock_saint812 on Apr 30, 2010 8:49 AM CDT reply actions

Good tweets boondock

I really like the tweets, but the Military hasn’t opened up all social networking yet. so I can’t follow them so far. hopefully soon, like next week.

"That's racist."

by BearNecessities on Apr 30, 2010 9:07 AM CDT up reply actions

No problem, Juicebox

haha, I had to.

by boondock_saint812 on Apr 30, 2010 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions

I retract my thankfulness

good day to you sir!

"That's racist."

by BearNecessities on Apr 30, 2010 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions

YES!

"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 May 1, 2010 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Thayer is a smart football man

I hope he’s right.

"When I played pro football, I never set out to hurt anyone deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." ~ Dick Butkus

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Apr 30, 2010 9:01 AM CDT reply actions

Nice Article About Barnes

Hope he catches on.

by sabbath999 on Apr 30, 2010 9:04 AM CDT reply actions

Barnes has a great chance to make the team

High football IQ guys with that good of a work ethic usually have a way of sticking around

"When I played pro football, I never set out to hurt anyone deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." ~ Dick Butkus

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Apr 30, 2010 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions

And on the Bears

catching or being a WR, isn’t really a prerequisite to play the position in the first place.

"That's racist."

by BearNecessities on Apr 30, 2010 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions

I agree, you can never have too many mature high character guys on a team.

Freddie Barnes skill set may not include blazing speed, but in my book a high football IQ plus the ability to get open and catch the ball is much more important than how fast you can run on a track in shorts and cleats. Knowing his life story makes me proud to have him on the team, root for his success and follow his career, hopefully with the Bears but, if not, elsewhere in the NFL.

by BigGeorgeTX on Apr 30, 2010 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions

The thing I enjoyed about the video clip

is there’s all kinds of good football in it.

A nice pass by the QB to the open man over the middle, great presence by the receiver to actually catch it, and then a well played hit leading to a fantastic job of holding onto the ball while being up side down 5 feet in the air.

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

by Kev H on Apr 30, 2010 9:28 AM CDT reply actions

Nice Breakdown!

"When I played pro football, I never set out to hurt anyone deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." ~ Dick Butkus

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Apr 30, 2010 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions

I consider myself

Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. Jr.

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

by Kev H on Apr 30, 2010 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions

Wouldn't that be Lester A. Wiltfong III

"That's racist."

by BearNecessities on Apr 30, 2010 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm touched!

"When I played pro football, I never set out to hurt anyone deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." ~ Dick Butkus

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Apr 30, 2010 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions

That’s the second time this morning I’ve thought to myself “Get a room, guys” :-D

"44 years of football history and nothing to show for it. I wish I wasn’t banned at the Norseman.." - tfrabotta
***Would have. Would HAVE. ... please note***

by Spongie on May 1, 2010 7:29 AM CDT up reply actions

Twitter updates

via espn_nfcnblog

BREAKING NEWS: Brett Favre informed he needs ankle surgery to play in 2010 according to ESPN’s Ed Werder

Favre tells Werder a decision not to retire “would be easy” were it not for “my teammates and the fans and the entire Vikings staff.”

Whoops. Favre tells Werder a decision to retire “would be easy” were it not for “my teammates and the fans and the entire Vikings staff.”

by boondock_saint812 on Apr 30, 2010 10:18 AM CDT reply actions

I guess Brett got tired of the media not talking about him retiring lately.

by BigGeorgeTX on Apr 30, 2010 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions

Ya, just saw that on ESPN too

Link

And so the Favre offseason drama beings again.

by SaintCee on Apr 30, 2010 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions

Favre!

the NFC North has some of the best pass rushers in the leagues coming at you this year.
stay at home with the wife and grandbaby

"That's racist."

by BearNecessities on Apr 30, 2010 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions

Might be worth him coming back to watch him try to hobble away

by SaintCee on Apr 30, 2010 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions

Come back

I want to see Peppers lay him out

Over and over and over and over. . . . . again

Make him stay retired next time

by TheMan1 on Apr 30, 2010 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions

Maybe he could retire mid game after a sack in soldier field

"That's racist."

by BearNecessities on Apr 30, 2010 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions

He'll be back.

He’s too selfish. He wants all passing records.

He needs to think of what kind of life he wants after football. He’s going to be on so many pains meds to were he’ll numb. Maybe he likes not feeling anything, but it doesn’t sound like much of a life to me.

by boondock_saint812 on Apr 30, 2010 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions

+1

I’m tired of his press-conferences and egotistical nature. All he talks about is himself, and conveniently mentions his team hear or there, but ultimately states his desire to “win one more” before retiring.

''I'm really not a Facebook or Twitter guy. I'm a prime rib and baked potato guy.'' - Sweet Lou

by propheteer on Apr 30, 2010 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions

he already was addicted to pain meds a long time ago... who knows

by Da Sassage on Apr 30, 2010 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions

+1

Fear no Farve.

by oripunk3485 on Apr 30, 2010 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions

Everybody love an underdog

I’m rootin for that Barnes kid to make the team and star this year!

"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

by phastphil on Apr 30, 2010 10:43 AM CDT reply actions

on our new rookie OL

In one drill, Tice was holding a blocking shield and Webb hit Tice so hard that he chipped the coach’s tooth. Tice said that Webb had the best punch of the five prospects he personally worked out

"That's racist."

by BearNecessities on Apr 30, 2010 11:55 AM CDT reply actions

What's crazy is Tice is a big guy.

by Jhitt81 on Apr 30, 2010 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions

If memory serves, they’re both 6’8".

"44 years of football history and nothing to show for it. I wish I wasn’t banned at the Norseman.." - tfrabotta
***Would have. Would HAVE. ... please note***

by Spongie on May 1, 2010 7:30 AM CDT up reply actions

Anderson signs tender

via Adam Schefter (twitter)

Bears DE Mark Anderson signed his one-year tender offer from the Bears.

by boondock_saint812 on Apr 30, 2010 12:41 PM CDT reply actions

Sign and trade?

Or sign and stay….. either way….

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

by Just Dave on Apr 30, 2010 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions

Now I hope Barnes succeeds too (more than I already did)

He has a high football IQ (according to his fmr coach) and that is something that Martz wants in his players. I wouldn’t be surprised if perhaps he becomes a new Rideau type guy or even pushes for a roster spot.

"I was interviewing George Halas and I asked him who is the greatest running back you ever saw. And he said, 'That would be Red Grange.' And I asked him if Grange was playing today, how many yards do you think he'd gain. And he said, 'About 750, maybe 800 yards.' And I said, 'Well, 800 yards is just okay.' He sat up in his chair and he said, 'Son, you must remember one thing. Red Grange is 75 years old.' - Chris Berman

by Sam Householder on Apr 30, 2010 3:32 PM CDT reply actions

I am just getting around to reading the Williams article,

and it contains this gem:

Team President Ted Phillips topped that hyperbole by comparing the Bears’ quarterback crew of Jay Cutler, Caleb Hanie, Brett Basanez and new sixth-round pick Dan LeFevour to the Packers’ late-1990s stockpile of stars in Brett Favre, Mark Brunell and Matt Hasselbeck.

If Phillips can see 17 combined Pro Bowl appearances in the current group of Bears quarterbacks, then I would recommend a stronger eyeglass prescription or limiting his input on future football decisions.

WOW.

by Dane Noble on Apr 30, 2010 4:31 PM CDT reply actions

Given his team’s track record, I have to wonder just how much Ted Phillips actually knows about the sport. I mean, my basic assumption is that everyone else knows more about it than I do, but even I can see something is amiss here.

"44 years of football history and nothing to show for it. I wish I wasn’t banned at the Norseman.." - tfrabotta
***Would have. Would HAVE. ... please note***

by Spongie on May 1, 2010 7:33 AM CDT up reply actions