The Bears Den: June 21, 2010
by Dane Noble on Jun 21, 2010 7:34 AM CDT
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...last week of OTAs!
Second year WR Knox seeing action at the return game.
Jeff Dickerson says that Knox is firmly entrenched as a starter.
Bears nameplate for PS3 controller, if you're into that type of stuff.
Former Martz QB Smith had some words of wisdom for new Martz QB Cutler.
LB Briggs would welcome a 18 game season because it would mean more money.
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The Commish says that the NFL doesn't need 4 preseason games.
Good read on Bears rookie Moore, why he turned Pro early.
RG Garza continuing to be a reliable player on the Bears OL.
The always thorough Team Report from USA Today.
Ditka. Superfans. Awesome.
On the Fringe on nfl.com... good stuff right here.
Former Bears RB Benson got to shove something in someone's face.
Women's tackle football... good read.
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pretty excited about the day Benson goes away, for good
We’re gonna be a pretty violent bunch. ~Lance Briggs
by BearNecessities on Jun 21, 2010 8:22 AM CDT reply actions
Benson is just.....
another fine example of how poorly the Smith experiment has been at player development. I don’t place all of the blame on Coaching staff (Benson had some growing up to do, as well) but the staff put both TJ and Benson in poor positions, and then ditched TJ, under-developed Benson, and then released Benson for off field issues that were later proven to be false.
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Jun 21, 2010 9:25 AM CDT up reply actions
I thoroughly agree with you
I just want it to go away. Hope his career is wonderful with Cincy, but let’s keep it there, I don’t need Benson watch going on in Chicago.
Another note, I saw an article on CB that Rasheid Davis is once again a camp standout… had my hopes up that this was the year for extinction but alas, it appears another wasted well deserved roster spot for him
We’re gonna be a pretty violent bunch. ~Lance Briggs
by BearNecessities on Jun 21, 2010 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions
a smallish receiver more quick than fast
that is running good routes… sounds like a guy made for the Martz offense… now about those hands…
"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 21, 2010 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions
More good stuff....
Love to keep hearing how well J Knox is looking and working at being a real pro receiver, just got the “feeling” about the kid. He WANTS to be a Bear, he WANTS to be the best and he WANTS to do whatever he can or is allowed to do to win ballgames,aint nowhere he wont run a route. Tom Waddle had same mentality and took some real, I mean real shots which surely shortened his career, but fearless… Knox seems like the “your gonna have to kill me” type. More good stuff… without alot of hoopla, Garza just keeps on being “steady eddie”. The man can play football no matter where you line him up it seems, another “put me in coach, I’m ready to play!!!!”, gonna have a big year he is. There is more good stuff going on with the Bears , let’s hear it…Go Bears!!
"most football players are temperamental, thats 90 percent temper and 10 percent mental" Doug Plank
Knox as a starter
The one thing that stands out about Johnny Knox in the one season of play that I’ve witnessed is his work ethic. He seems to play with a bit of a hunger that you don’t see out of many well established receivers. He hustles on every play, hence why I think he succeeds on special teams.
There are plenty of players with outstanding physical attributes, but heart is another matter.
Cedric Benson had great physical skills, but lacked proper motivation and heart at times.
Semper Fi
Knox's burning desire to be good is fueled by being only a 5th round selection.
He came in with no guarantees and needed to grab every opportunity, which he did. He knew that his chance for success would be viewed though a prism of draft position. He realizes he was fortunate to get the break to play, because of the DA injury, and could just as likely lingered on special teams for a few years or become a roster casualty. The guy appreciates what he has and knows that a big payday awaits if he keeps on impressing people. Ultimately, once you have a safe roster position, it becomes about the money.
by BigGeorgeTX on Jun 21, 2010 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Prediction: Joshua Moore will be a starter in 2 years.
I liked what I heard about him coming out of the combine and during the draft. He’s raw, but I think he will be hungry for PT.
I think that the Bears typically find DBs that are hungry and ready to prove themselves (typical of late round draft picks), but they are short on talent.
This guy has talent, but lacks the tools to put it together at this point. I think a year of trainng and instruction will certainly help. I like his size and his athleticism.
I hope it shapes up well for him.
Semper Fi
I hope your prediction comes true...
not because I have any strong opinion about Moore, but because it would mean the Bears coaches would have taken a late round possibility and developed him. IMO, that’s the biggest shortcoming of the Lovie era, lack of player development.
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO FIRE LOVIE!
+1...One of the biggest shortcomings, anyways......along with the "Changing DC's That Weren't".
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Jun 23, 2010 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions
They will probably keep
Hester and Knox on the field most of the time to keep the defense stretched. That should open up a lot of underneath stuff for D.A. and Bennet
D.A. is still fast enough to be a deep threat.
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.
I think Hester should still be used in the slot more often than not. That doesn't mean he still can't get a ton of catches.
But i really want to see DA as either the 1 or 2. He makes tough catches on the sidelines etc etc, i would definetly want to see him on one side and Knox on the other and toss in Earl or Iglesias when we go 4 wide outs.
At least i hope we go 4 wideouts, i would love to see that but havent heard of them using that a lot during OTAs and mini-camp. Has anyone heard this?
by Chitownproduct on Jun 22, 2010 9:06 AM CDT up reply actions
I hadn't heard much as far as 4 WR sets
But I suspect we’ll see more than what we’ve been used to the last several years.
I’d say we’ll see plenty of D.A. on the outside when using 3 or 4 WR sets. Martz has stated that he’s gonna use Hester in a variety of ways. With Hester as the Z WR (lining up off the line of scrimmage), he’ll often be in motion. Working into the slot and attempting to create mismatches for himself or the other potential receivers on the field.
You forgot another
great descriptor for people that thrive on personal attacks. Douche-baggery.
"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!
Still don't like the idea of an 18 game season.
Johnny Knox is awesome though.
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.
What is gonna happen...
everyone is going to focus on a pass heavy offense this season. What is going to happen if Martz changes it up and goes to the run more often. That might throw off the Defense’s we go up against. But it all depends on our O-line.
by Jonathan Heun Jr on Jun 21, 2010 2:35 PM CDT reply actions
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