Offseason Work & Offseason Fun, Chicago Bears Style
by Mike Mueller on Jun 2, 2010 11:01 AM CDT
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OTAs begin today up at Halas Hall. It's a time for teams to get to work in the offseason. The Bears completed mini-camp 2 weeks ago. What's the difference with minicamp then? Not much:
OTAs are shorter, less physically demanding and considered part of the voluntary off-season workouts. Minicamps are a bit more like training camp but without contact.
The offseason let's the players have a little fun too. (see TO and Jay at Underground, Olsen was there too.)
JD breaks down 6 stories to follow during the upcoming OTAs. LINK
He talks offense, receivers, left guard, secondary, strong-side linebacker, and Marcus Harrison. Just how important are the OTAs?
Even though the Bears already have spent plenty of time and effort learning their new offense, these 14 organized team activities allow players and coaches to continue ironing out the kinks before reporting to training camp at the end of July.
"We're going to try and get our entire system in, as much as possible, before we go on the real break of the summer," Bears head coach Lovie Smith said at the conclusion of last month's minicamp.
Training camp is about repetition, fine tuning and staying healthy. That's why teams stress offseason participation in voluntary workouts, minicamps and OTAs. When players report to camp, they better know what's going on. Time is always of the essence, and the Bears don't want to waste it during practice running busted plays or stopping to show players where to line up. It's imperative for players to have a fundamental understanding of their responsibilities by the end of June.
Oh, and Greg Olsen & Jay Cutler did a little karaoke with some friends at Blue Frog over the weekend. LINK
Jack & Diane? Really?
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Olsen's face is priceless
“help me”
I’m sure someone has a Charmin comment that will be better though
There is nothing worse than hitting submit on an a great post, only to realize you spelled a word wrong
by BearNecessities on Jun 2, 2010 11:15 AM CDT reply actions
I was thinking a little twist to the Fabulous Thunderbirds might work best:
I would block 10 d-ends on my hands and knees
Ain’t no doubt about it Martz it’s you I aim to please
I will block like a tackle, I’m a Chicago Bear
It’s my life baby but I don’t care
Ain’t that tuff enuff
Ain’t that tuff enuff
Ain’t that tuff enuff
Ain’t that tuff enuff
by Mike Mueller on Jun 2, 2010 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
OTA's Minicamps, Training Camps
Hey Mike, just to spin off a bit from your OTA box above, I’d like to read some opinions on this topic that people here may have. I’ve heard it said that Bears training under Lovie Smith is easy in comparison to those of other teams in the NFL. Of those two teams who reached the SB last season, what is the general opinion of the ease or severity of the training they underwent prior to the season starting. To summarize what I am asking: Do you think that a hard training camp translates into success in the season – success being defined as reaching the SB? I know the risks involved with training camp injuries impacting the regular season, so I understand why some teams take it a bit easier. What do you think? Worth the risk? Does it improve the team or break it down?
"Do or do not... there is no try." - Yoda
Short answer is: whatever they've done the past 3 years needs to change.
They’ve been light the past couple years, so I think they need to go hard now. They also need to go hard because, I think, they’ll pick up the new offense better the more intense it gets.
If Tom Coughlin rode the Giants hard the past few offseasons (I don’t know this, but he has a rep as a tough coach), then the best thing for them would probably be to go softer.
For Indy, whatever Peyton Manning wants, that’s what they should do.
For NO, staying out of the team medicine cabinet would be wise.
by Mike Mueller on Jun 2, 2010 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't have a link
but Lovie said he pushed his players harder this year (during mini-camps), because of not playing well the past three seasons.
"Is there any truth to the rumor that the Bears gave up their first-round pick in 2011 for the decals?" - Someone registered as the DailyNorseman at PFT suggesting the Bears gave up picks in order to get Gaines Adams tribute decals. Stay classy Minnesota fans!
I never would have took Olsen for a John Mellencamp guy
"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 Jun 2, 2010 12:11 PM CDT reply actions
Every one loves John Cougar Mellencamp, I mean really does it get any better than Small Town.
BearNecessities you're my assistant, okay you're supposed to
back me up and go get me juice boxes when I tell you. Now go get me
a juice box.
by Ditkavsworld on Jun 2, 2010 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Paper and Fire!
"Is there any truth to the rumor that the Bears gave up their first-round pick in 2011 for the decals?" - Someone registered as the DailyNorseman at PFT suggesting the Bears gave up picks in order to get Gaines Adams tribute decals. Stay classy Minnesota fans!
Are you kidding!?
Olsen is quintessential Mellencamp guy!
Probably a Bob Seger, Eagles, Steve Miller Band and all modern (lame) country music kinda guy, for better or worse.
He was a rapper in college!?!
He should be dropping some Humpty Dance lyrics at karaoke night
"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 Jun 3, 2010 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Nah it's probably just his
BearNecessities you're my assistant, okay you're supposed to
back me up and go get me juice boxes when I tell you. Now go get me
a juice box.
by Ditkavsworld on Jun 2, 2010 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
His cat says it too, you didn't know?
On another note, Bears vs Packers came in at #6 all time rivalry, the Lakers and Celts were #3… I’m calling Shenannigans.
BearNecessities you're my assistant, okay you're supposed to
back me up and go get me juice boxes when I tell you. Now go get me
a juice box.
by Ditkavsworld on Jun 2, 2010 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought the same thing
I’m diabetic too, and I think he looks stoned to the bone.
"Is there any truth to the rumor that the Bears gave up their first-round pick in 2011 for the decals?" - Someone registered as the DailyNorseman at PFT suggesting the Bears gave up picks in order to get Gaines Adams tribute decals. Stay classy Minnesota fans!
I am stoned...
And I’m pretty sure that he looks diabetic.
by oripunk3485 on Jun 3, 2010 3:42 AM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
Top 5 comment ever, wrecked!
BearNecessities you're my assistant, okay you're supposed to
back me up and go get me juice boxes when I tell you. Now go get me
a juice box.
Very nice
Loved how you flipped it!
"Is there any truth to the rumor that the Bears gave up their first-round pick in 2011 for the decals?" - Someone registered as the DailyNorseman at PFT suggesting the Bears gave up picks in order to get Gaines Adams tribute decals. Stay classy Minnesota fans!
Classic.
Rec’d
Annos Catuli. Every Year.
by OldStyle_and_Ivy on Jun 2, 2010 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Now we need the Lovie chart too.
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team, throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.
Why do I have the feeling the Rivers pic with the mouth for eyes isn't far behind.
I’m torn between 2nd and short and 3rd and long as my favorite face, too hard to make a call on this one.
BearNecessities you're my assistant, okay you're supposed to
back me up and go get me juice boxes when I tell you. Now go get me
a juice box.
Welcome back, where the hell you been?
BearNecessities you're my assistant, okay you're supposed to
back me up and go get me juice boxes when I tell you. Now go get me
a juice box.
Great name
Congrats!
"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 Jun 3, 2010 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions
I campaigned for Halas to be the first name...
wife didn’t agree :(
Our cat was already named Walter, so that was out too.
Fantastic! Congrats!
BearNecessities you're my assistant, okay you're supposed to
back me up and go get me juice boxes when I tell you. Now go get me
a juice box.
by Ditkavsworld on Jun 3, 2010 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Still one of my favorites.
And I’m with Ditka. Okay, I’m not “with” him, I just mean welcome back, that’s all..
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Stupid babies need the most attention!
Is it me of does it look
like Cutler has lost some weight?
That picture of Cutler and Owens has to be used in a Caption contest.
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team, throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.
If it is a contest I got one for ya..
Jay- Hey TO you know what you and Rasheid have in common?
TO- What?
Jay- Neither one of you have caught a pass from me?
Or…..
Jay- Hey TO you know what you and PSDB have in common?
TO- What?
Jay- Neither one of you can find a job….. Zing!
Just kidding PSDB- Hope you find a job soon!!!!
BearNecessities you're my assistant, okay you're supposed to
back me up and go get me juice boxes when I tell you. Now go get me
a juice box.
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Stupid babies need the most attention!
by David Taylor on Jun 2, 2010 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Lol
BearNecessities you're my assistant, okay you're supposed to
back me up and go get me juice boxes when I tell you. Now go get me
a juice box.
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