The Bears Den: May 7th Edition

by Kev H on May 7, 2010 7:49 AM CDT in The Bears Den

Where Kev thoroughly enjoyed Iron Man 2 last night.

Bears eager to explore Aromashodu's ceiling - I wonder if it's smooth, has a knock-down texture, or stipple. Maybe something cool I've never seen before. Like stalactites. Y'know--Cave stuff.

Chicago Bears: Veteran backup quarterbacks aren't what they seem - They can often be problematic. For example, if they get on the field, there's usually a problem with your starter.

McCown makes more sense as Jay's backup - If we have a veteran though, Sean Jensen says McCown is the safer bet. Because he's used to taking limited snaps and can run better.

Actually, TEs are welcome in Bears' offense - Tight End Coach Mike DeBord is unable to say anything negative, and says they may just keep them all.

WCG on Twitter is on it like Mr. Belevedere on an Owens family personal struggle. (Yeah, that's right, a Mr. Belevedere reference. Eat it, entire rest of sporting world.)

Hall of Fame LB Taylor arrested, charged with raping 16-year-old girl - This is icky, and I didn't want to post it, but I thought there might be someone who hadn't heard about it yet.

Raiders pull plug on Russell era after three years, release QB - Hahahaha. At least Cedric Benson doesn't look like such a bust now.

Jets QB Sanchez begins running in rehabilitation from knee surgery - He'll be able to play when the Bears see him. Well, take the field. My jury is still out on how good of a player he actually is.

Ravens safety Reed plans to play after hip surgery, advisor says - Dude really likes playing football, apparently.

Vikings among teams facing major stadium issues - Yes, it sucks. And some of the others. Or their team sucks. Either way, as a package, this list is a group of potential problems.

So I found this online. Some reaction to when the Cutler trade happened from Denver fans. I wonder if all of these guys post on another sbn site. Hmmm.....

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Interesting things about Aromashodu:

From CBS Draft Prospect Database (2006) link

He was the 9th ranked receiver prospect, ahead of Miles Austin, Brandon Marshall, & Marques Colston.

Positives: Has long limbs, good linear quickness and the acceleration to stretch the field … Shows good body control to adjust in his long routes and if given room, he can generate the short burst needed to escape the jam … Has good cutting agility and can adjust in his routes to make the over-the-shoulder grabs … Has good separation ability when he knows the ball is coming to him … Needs minimal reps to retain plays … Has the ability to time his leaps in order to get to the ball at its highest point … Normal strider who can quickly eat up the defender’s cushion.

Negatives: Needs to improve his work habits (does what is asked, nothing more) … Will throttle down when not involved in the play … Prefers to operate on sideline and deep routes, as he shies away from contact too much to be effective working underneath …

After bouncing around the league & being on practice squads, you have to think he “gets it” about how much work is needed to be an NFL receiver. The contact stuff is TBD.

He had a 4.35 40 (3rd best overall, Devin Hester was 4.41); although he later ran a 4.51 on campus causing his stock to plummet, he was drafted in the 7th round by Miami.

His vertical is 39 inches, 3rd overall. Devin Hester was 38".
His 20 yard time was 2.56, tied for 2nd overall. Devin Hester was 2.59.
His 10 yard time was 1.55, tied for 10th overall. Devin Hester was 1.54.
His Broad Jump, Shuttle, and Cone drills were all about middle of the pack.

DA really has some good athleticism, some good size too. It looks like he put it all together at the end of last year. I have high expectations for him this season. I hope the coaches do too.

by Mike Mueller on May 7, 2010 8:29 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Regarding the negatives on the scouting report.

Other than the poor work habits, his negatives sound like TO’s negatives.

by BigGeorgeTX on May 7, 2010 8:34 AM CDT up reply actions

To be fair

The same can be said about 80% of the other recievers in the league as well.

Nice find MuleTrain. It will be interesting to see if he finally blossoms.

You're being very Un-Dude right now.

by IslandBoodler87 on May 7, 2010 8:40 AM CDT up reply actions

PT

They need to give him the playing time—he’s not Cutler’s favorite receiver for no reason and has only done good things when he’s been in. Enough of the coach’s favorites and give D.A. the ball. He’s big, fast and all around good enough to make an impact in our receiver corp.

by Stellarpete22 on May 7, 2010 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions

I think he gets it

He really relished his time in Indy, learning from those WR’s there. An dbouncing around the league has a way of grounding a player.

I think if he’s healthy 80+ and 1000+ would be realistic.

"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 May 7, 2010 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions

If he can put up TO numbers

We should be set ay WR

You can tell the true greatness of a team by how they respond to adversity........

by EmmCeee on May 7, 2010 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions

Great find, MuleTrain!

And I frequent CBS quite often.

I find it interesting considering the receivers that were drafted before him that he fell as far as the 7th round to the Dolphins.

Especially, considering the fact that in 2006, WR was the most heavily drafted positions in that draft(33, followed by LB at 31 taken).

Perhaps his work ethic was what held him back from being taken in a higher round. It certainly factored into Marques Colston non-draft.

Good find!

Semper Fi

by ChicagoMarine on May 7, 2010 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions

Definately showed flashes

of being maybe a top-10 receiver in the last few weeks last season. If he comes in and build off that I can see a 1500+ season for him. It’s obvious Cutler has a comfort level with him and vice versa. Not every teams’ #1 receiver is going to be Randy Moss or Jerry Rice but DA looks like he has the tools to be a solid #1 for the Bears.

by Big Ike on May 7, 2010 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Great Stuff MT.

I agree with a lot of what’s been stated as far as DA goes this coming year…

I don’t think he’s good enough to be an 80 rep 1000+ yards guy on a lot of teams, however I think due to the great mix of young number 2 receivers that we have it’ll make any attempts to shut him down cause the other guys to get huge numbers in response. If you give help to stop DA, you’re almost without question either going to get burnt deep by Knox/Hester, or gashed in the middle by Bennett.

I see him very much becoming the greatest among equals, and the primary guy for a pick your poison on the opposint defense.

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by Jacob Hayes on May 7, 2010 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Back-up QB

Chicago Bears: Veteran backup quarterbacks aren’t what they seem – They can often be problematic. For example, if they get on the field, there’s usually a problem with your starter.

When starting QBs are yanked due to performance it usually means the whole team is stinking it up. I’m not convinced that we need a veteran back-up for Cutler.

"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 May 7, 2010 10:22 AM CDT reply actions

If Cutler gets hurt you might change your mind

I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren

by lookingdeadred on May 7, 2010 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions

Here's the way I see it.

Hanie’s previous advantage was knowing Turner’s system, and being able to make all the reads and throws within that system.

Martz’s offense is completely different. So, is Hanie still the best option at a #2 QB, when there are a couple of QBs on the market who know the offense? The only way I see the answer being “yes” is if Hanie is truly athletically gifted. But, if that was the case, we wouldn’t have drafted LeFevour.

I predict we’ll have 3 QBs on the roster this year… Cutler/ TBD/ LeFevour. And that’s only if the team doesn’t think they could stash LeFevour away on the practice squad safely.

by Dane Noble on May 7, 2010 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

I agree

The Only way I see LeFevour going to the practice squad is if he really sucks in preseason… because if he shows anything, another team would put a claim on him if the Bears put him on the ps

"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 May 7, 2010 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions

well said

I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren

by lookingdeadred on May 7, 2010 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions

exactly.

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by David Taylor on May 7, 2010 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions

As I've been stating all along, we're screwed if Cutler gets injured anyways.

Might as well get Hanie some starts and meaningfull reps if catastrophe were to strike. They’ll never know what they have unless they start him a few times. Who knows, they may be pleasently surprised and he may show enough to warrant some NFL team offering the Bears a high draft choice for him, ala Seattle and Charlie Whitehurst.

by BigGeorgeTX on May 7, 2010 10:34 AM CDT reply actions

If they truly believe Hanie can be an NFL QB, then there is no need to go get a veteran QB.

IBut if they believe Hanie is not an NFL caliber QB, they need to get someone who can hold the fort if Cutler goes down for a game or two. And if Cutler gets seriously hurt and misses a big chunk of the season, then I agree, it probably does not matter who the backup is, the season goes down the drain.

I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren

by lookingdeadred on May 7, 2010 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions