The Bears Den: August 20th 2010 Edition
by Kev H on Aug 20, 2010 7:24 AM CDT
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I'd rather chip in on a tee shirt for Lovie that says...
“Hi, I’m the FORMER Head Coach of the Chicago Bears”
I’d even throw in an extra few cents to put this on the back for anytime he makes an appearance with Angelo
“I’m with Stupid →”
Quit sugar-coating it.
Tell us how you really feel! : )
by Mike Mueller on Aug 20, 2010 8:19 AM CDT up reply actions
Teddy Rixpin is kinda creepy
In the 8th grade Mike Ditka won his school's Science Fair with a model of a working volcano. There were 17 other working volcano's made that day, but only one named Mount Ditka.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Aug 20, 2010 8:54 AM CDT reply actions
I don't know what you see but he look like he likes to party.
If Mike Ditka punched you in the face, you'd have to fight off the urge to thank him.
by Ditkavsworld on Aug 20, 2010 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’m no expert, but that looks like it might be a she. It’s the eyelashes.
In other news, I’m putting teddy bears on my “do not approach” list, right after Thai ladyboys.
"44 years of football history and nothing to show for it. I wish I wasn’t banned at the Norseman.." - tfrabotta
"Fellas, what are they, unblockable? Is that the '85 Bears over there?" - overheard at Giants' '06 training camp
~~~ Check my profile for links for SB20 and America's Game: '85 Bears ~~~
Henry Melton the tulip
I didn’t understand this pick a short time ago. And then when I heard he was “returning kickoffs”…
… I REALLY thought this was a wasted pick!
However, that first preseason game against the Chargers showed me that with the right tutelage, this kid could really be something special.
He is extremely quick coming out of the stance and he moves his hips well. He seems to have a motor as I noticed him go very hard and quick for about 4 snaps before seeming like he gas’d a bit. I can see that he is paying attention to instruction because he put the same swim move on the center and got some really good pressure on the QB.
I’m not going to throw “Martz praise” on him just yet, but he might be a good pick in a year or two.
Semper Fi
PREDICTION for 2010-2011 NFL Season: "The England Patriots will finish 8-8 plus or minus 1" ~8/13/10 1230p
I'm interested to see what Melton can do
He’s very athletic and I think he can be good at either the 3 technique or end. Hopefully Marinelli can mold him into something special.
WILDCARD BITCHES!!! YEEEEHHHAAAAA!!!!!
He's actually the one "project" player that I wouldn't mind the Bears keeping in 2010.
Semper Fi
PREDICTION for 2010-2011 NFL Season: "The England Patriots will finish 8-8 plus or minus 1" ~8/13/10 1230p
by ChicagoMarine on Aug 20, 2010 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Personally I like Gilbert(as well as Melton).
For size and athleticism, seems he’s falling out of favor of the coaching staff and fans though, so we’ll see.
WILDCARD BITCHES!!! YEEEEHHHAAAAA!!!!!
I haven't heard much on him.
If we can get something out of one of them, then that’s a win for me.
Semper Fi
PREDICTION for 2010-2011 NFL Season: "The England Patriots will finish 8-8 plus or minus 1" ~8/13/10 1230p
by ChicagoMarine on Aug 20, 2010 9:43 AM CDT up reply actions
4 kids at the age of 3!? haha?
Wow?
Semper Fi
PREDICTION for 2010-2011 NFL Season: "The England Patriots will finish 8-8 plus or minus 1" ~8/13/10 1230p
by ChicagoMarine on Aug 20, 2010 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Wifey not bad though...
… wonder what “the dips” look like.
Semper Fi
PREDICTION for 2010-2011 NFL Season: "The England Patriots will finish 8-8 plus or minus 1" ~8/13/10 1230p
by ChicagoMarine on Aug 20, 2010 9:08 AM CDT up reply actions
According to Wiki
Cromartie has at least seven children in five different states. Geez.
WILDCARD BITCHES!!! YEEEEHHHAAAAA!!!!!
I bet his favorite song is Area Codes.
If Mike Ditka punched you in the face, you'd have to fight off the urge to thank him.
by Ditkavsworld on Aug 20, 2010 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions
That's a lot of child support wow...
Briggs is only 4 behind Cromartie though, he apparently has some work to do.
When I read stuff like this about Cromartie, I always ask myself...
… Would I just get “the snip”?
I mean why go through all the drama that comes with the “baby mamas” and courts? Get the surgery, then when I settle down— go get it plugged in again.
Semper Fi
PREDICTION for 2010-2011 NFL Season: "The England Patriots will finish 8-8 plus or minus 1" ~8/13/10 1230p
by ChicagoMarine on Aug 20, 2010 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions
This ^
Semper Fi
PREDICTION for 2010-2011 NFL Season: "The England Patriots will finish 8-8 plus or minus 1" ~8/13/10 1230p
by ChicagoMarine on Aug 20, 2010 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Pay for it flat out!?
If I’m making millions, the few hundred for that surgery is an INVESTMENT! haha!
Semper Fi
PREDICTION for 2010-2011 NFL Season: "The England Patriots will finish 8-8 plus or minus 1" ~8/13/10 1230p
by ChicagoMarine on Aug 20, 2010 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
the snip
Saved my ass from a gold digger.
I was dating a gal and she says, “I’m pregnant..”
“Oh really?”
“Yes.”
“Well, it isn’t mine honey.”
I took an immense amount of satisfaction telling her that I knew it couldn’t be mine. You should have seen the look on her face when I told how I could be sure. It was gold.
Never saw her again and good riddance, says I.
"Stay thirsty, my friend."
by Maelvampyre on Aug 20, 2010 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hey
I want to apoligize to WCG I used some profain language on one of my posts. I’m sorry about that GO BEARS.
by Dozjah on Aug 20, 2010 9:14 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
You are forgiven but don't do that Sh*t again.
If Mike Ditka punched you in the face, you'd have to fight off the urge to thank him.
by Ditkavsworld on Aug 20, 2010 9:16 AM CDT up reply actions
Or even better
Al Yellon from BCB!
"In order to have a winner, the team must have a feeling of unity; every player must put the team first- ahead of personal glory" - motivational sign at Halas Hall.
Let me say also...
I was wrong about Henry Melton. I figured he was flame out material, but from what little I’ve seen and read, he has impressed me with his quicks and tenacity. I wouldn’t be surprised if he outplays T Harris and takes over at the 3-tech by the end of the season. We’ll see if Lovie’s stubbornness to keep playing the ineffective T Harris will get in the way of that!
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO FIRE LOVIE!
Harris hater!
In the 8th grade Mike Ditka won his school's Science Fair with a model of a working volcano. There were 17 other working volcano's made that day, but only one named Mount Ditka.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Aug 20, 2010 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions
I got Harris for a good year.
I think the biggest change for him (besides his attitude) is that he is “practicing”.
This is the first offseason that I have seen Harris take serious since 2006. He’s actually out there working hard and building re pore with his teammates. I think a lot of that is the addition of phenom Julius Peppers.
Semper Fi
PREDICTION for 2010-2011 NFL Season: "The England Patriots will finish 8-8 plus or minus 1" ~8/13/10 1230p
by ChicagoMarine on Aug 20, 2010 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions
I am not sure...
why Harris is ineffective It could be any one of a number of reasons. I guess I don’t care why any longer. Watching him get pushed around by a patchwork Chargers O-line instills little confidence that his desire to play better is physically within him any longer. I would love to be eating crow about this in 2 months time, but I (unlike Lovie and co.) have lost all faith in him.
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO FIRE LOVIE!
I really think that Chargers performance was more on the coaches
The team seemed more concerned with not having any injuries than playing a honest game of football that day.
I think you will see more fire in game 2 and 3 of this preseason.
Semper Fi
PREDICTION for 2010-2011 NFL Season: "The England Patriots will finish 8-8 plus or minus 1" ~8/13/10 1230p
by ChicagoMarine on Aug 20, 2010 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Kyle Orton's NEW contract?
Way to go, Kyle!
Semper Fi
PREDICTION for 2010-2011 NFL Season: "The England Patriots will finish 8-8 plus or minus 1" ~8/13/10 1230p
Did I count 8?
LMAO! You would have a hard time remembering all of your childrens names to if you had 8 of them at the age of 26. Apparently they didnt make enough money in San Diego to afford rubbers. Oh, and did anybody actually understand any of the words in that interview, to me it was just grunting and random hand movements. LOL great video.
by IndyBearsFan88 on Aug 20, 2010 10:31 AM CDT reply actions
Targets
Olsen had the most, followed closely by Aroma, Knox and Hester. Why was everyone saying Knox was being thrown to more often than everyone else? So much for the thought that the TE will be non-existent in Martz’s offense. Loser MSM!
"In order to have a winner, the team must have a feeling of unity; every player must put the team first- ahead of personal glory" - motivational sign at Halas Hall.
SI has done a long feature on Gale Sayers
It’s pretty good so far but I’m only on page 1. Link
"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 Aug 20, 2010 11:03 AM CDT reply actions
I got the mag yesterday and gave it a read last night
I recommend all Bears fans give it a read it’s a great article. Hell any article that mentions Billy D. Williams is a must read to me.
If Mike Ditka punched you in the face, you'd have to fight off the urge to thank him.
by Ditkavsworld on Aug 20, 2010 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Along the same lines
I was on an American Airlines flight this week and their airline magazine had an article on Steve Sabol from NFL Films. He identified his top 5 moments in the history of NFL Films. He didn’t put them in any particular order other than his best for different categories. His top individual game performance was Gale Sayers 6 TD’s against San Francisco his rookie year. His ultimate great moment, and he admitted it wasn’t a moment but just the greatest overall performance by an NFL Player was the career of Dick Butkus. Great read, especially for an airplane magazine.
Cutler watch
68% of camp passes. Meaningful?
Courtesy Brad Biggs:
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
Meh?
I’m not sure.
I mean, it’s not something that should go unnoticed as it suggests “comfort” in the offense.
But, it’s against a defense he sees everyday and there isn’t much blitzing or scheming. I would like to see his preseason numbers at the end of this schedule.
Semper Fi
PREDICTION for 2010-2011 NFL Season: "The England Patriots will finish 8-8 plus or minus 1" ~8/13/10 1230p
by ChicagoMarine on Aug 20, 2010 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Granted.
Not so interested in completion % as distribution and S, M, D ranges:
Name Catches Targets Short/Medium/Deep
Greg Olsen: 55-of-86 (50 S, 24 M, 12 D)
Devin Aromashodu: 51-of-77 (34 S, 31 M, 12 D)
Johnny Knox: 50-of-77 (23 S, 42 M, 12 D)
Devin Hester: 59-of-76 (32 s, 35 M, 9 D)
Rashied Davis: 20-of-39 (17 S, 15M, 7D)
Matt Forte: 27-of-38 (30 S, 6M, 2D)
Chester Taylor: 23-of-31 (28 S, 2M, 1 D)
Desmond Clark: -16-of-23 (10 S, 9 M, 4 D)
Earl Bennett: 7-of-9 (3 S, 4 M, 2 D)
Brandon Manumaleuna: 5-of-7 (4 S, 1 M, 2 D)
Will Ta’ufo’ou: 3-of-5 (5 S)
Juaquin Iglesias: 1-of-1 (1 M)
Eddie Williams: 1-of-1 (1 S)
Kellen Davis: 3-of-3 (2 S, 1 D)
Richard Angulo: 2-of-2 (2 M)
- Key: Short 10 yards or less. Medium 11-19 yards. Deep 20 or more yards.*
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
This offense has an opportunity to be EXPLOSIVE!
Hopefully the line can give Cutler the time to make it happen.
WILDCARD BITCHES!!! YEEEEHHHAAAAA!!!!!
One thing stands out:
Hester 77% completion rate, tops.
Aromashodu 66%, Knox, 65%, Olsen 64%, Davis 51%
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
As long as we can buy you a shirt that says "Hi i'm Lt. Sarcasm"
If we all chip in to buy Lovie Smith a shirt that say “Hi, I’m Captain Obvious”
He would prefer a fez.
A little birdie told me.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
Yes.
Fezzes and bowties are cool.
If I did what I love for a living, what would I do in my free time?
Writer at windycitygridiron.com {-/-} http://www.twitter.com/kdoggers
by Kev H on Aug 20, 2010 2:36 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
It helps to have a smokin’ hot redhead to hand, though.
"44 years of football history and nothing to show for it. I wish I wasn’t banned at the Norseman.." - tfrabotta
"Fellas, what are they, unblockable? Is that the '85 Bears over there?" - overheard at Giants' '06 training camp
~~~ Check my profile for links for SB20 and America's Game: '85 Bears ~~~
I have read this comment several times now,
and still cannot understand what the hell it means. Granted, I wasn’t involved in the conversation, and the context may be understood by those who were involved, but I just don’t get it.
This will make sense (except I couldn’t find a picture with the fez).
"44 years of football history and nothing to show for it. I wish I wasn’t banned at the Norseman.." - tfrabotta
"Fellas, what are they, unblockable? Is that the '85 Bears over there?" - overheard at Giants' '06 training camp
~~~ Check my profile for links for SB20 and America's Game: '85 Bears ~~~
I'd probably go with Major Sarcasm that way you out rank Capt Obvious.
If Mike Ditka punched you in the face, you'd have to fight off the urge to thank him.
by Ditkavsworld on Aug 20, 2010 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
FWIW
From Twitter:
Warren Sapp (QBKILLA) to Tommie Harris (RealDeal91):
@RealDeal91 Clear The Draw & screen on 1st & 20! 3rd & 10!!!
No way to know if this is solicited/unsolicited advice and meant for strategy against Raiders or generally, but it caught my attention. Sapp, of course, is probably the most successful 3-tech ever.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
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