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Players on offense we should Keep, Trade, or Cut.

Well when I decided to write this 1,300+ word article I was actually having craving of wanting to write about the Bears. So I decided to fill my needs and write this article. I hope everyone enjoys.

Offensive Backs:

The two guys that has pretty much kept this offense and this team going are right here: Jay Cutler and Matt Forte. Matt Forte’s contract ends this year and well it hasn’t really been a secret. We need to re-sign this guy, and no franchise tag. Send him a real contract, the Bears don't need anymore bulls**t (Hey, I’m just using the words that everyone else uses).

Jay Cutler: Absolutely keep. We need this guy more than Tom Cruise needs Katie Holmes (For reference click HERE). This year finally proved to everyone that he is desperately needed and that Cutler is the best QB ever to play on the Bears roster. So this is a no brainer Keep him

Matt Forte: Matt Forte left this season without having a 100+ yard game since the Eagles game, three games before he had gotten injured. Of course the reason for that is because everyone knows that if they don’t always have their attention on Matt Forte he will break one at least 10 yards. So while everyone has at least one eye on Forte Jay Cutler, Earl Bennett, Johnny Knox, ect. are able to roam around without everyone having their full attention span on them. So Forte is a huge piece of the puzzle to be able to finally win some games like we were. This shouldn't be a hard decision, Keep

Marion Barber: This guy was doing really well but of course the Broncos game decided to come along and steal his thunder. Everyone has a fumble every once in a while (his last time was 2009). Of course it decided to come at the wrong time. Of course thanks to a little butter on his hands everyone is going to want to write him off but of course this guy is still a good power running back. I would still love him to share the secondary position with Kahlil Bell. So yes in my mind I would love to Keep Marion Barber.

Kahlil Bell: If you would have asked me what I thought of Kahlil Bell back in the Kansas City game I would of said re-sign just to fill a void or cut him. But now this guy has shown that he has some skills. This guy is pretty much a poor man’s Matt Forte. He runs great, catches great, and blocks great. There isn’t anything this guy can’t do just like Matt Forte. Keep him and have him go in for Forte when he starts to get tired.

Tyler Clutts: Tyler Clutts is a bit of a butterfingers when it comes to catching. But this guy is an excellent blocker. This guy will never be a huge statistic FB because the only thing that he is great at is blocking. But with me I absolutely would love to Keep this guy on our roster.

WR Corps:

Roy Williams: Roy Williams has been a pain in the neck from the start of the season to the end. He drops way to balls due to his lack of catching ability. Williams rarely catches the ball with his hands. He constantly catches the ball with his body, which isn't a crime but when he lets the ball hit his chest and bounce off that is unacceptable. Roy Williams is definitely not starting worthy and shan't receive the duties of becoming a starter until he learns how to catch again. (haha duties) Cut.

Earl Bennett: I still love Earl Bennett. He is a great WR with his route running ability and catching ability. Of course he isn’t the fastest WR in the bunch but makes it up with how great of a catcher he is. Re-signing Bennett was a great move and we absolutely need to Keep Bennett

Johnny Knox: Well some people know how I feel about Knox but for the people that don’t, well the reason I don’t like him is because he absolutely cannot run routes. He falls in nearly every route that has a sharp turn to it. To understand what I’m talking about go back to the play where Jay Cutler was injured. Johnny Knox fell which lead to the interception. If it was up to me I would have no idea whether to cut, keep, or trade. But if I had to give an answer I would Trade him for possibly a 4th or 5th round pick (I'm sure the Arizona Cardinals would be interested).

Devin Hester: As of this season he hasn’t gone one game without somehow getting injured. So I don’t know if this is going to be carried through next year but if doesn’t cutting Hester be like cutting Charles Tillman. Keep for right now.

Dane Sanzenbacher: “Great” Dane Sanzenbacher has been playing pretty good for his first season. I wouldn’t see any need to really cut or trade him since there is a possibility that we have found a future starter for the Bears. Keep

Offensive Line:

Chris Spencer: Chris Spencer has been playing in my opinion great for being called an underachiever. I would definitely have this guy somewhere in the starting line-up next season. Keep

Lance Louis: This guy has been something else this season. It is like we need this guy but he is also kind of terrible. Lance Louis cannot hold up a block long enough without someone helping him. I really don’t think he belongs in any talks of being in the starting line-up but he is a decent back-up. Keep

Frank Omiyale: Gate 68 is a joke. This guy should have been cut a few weeks ago. It’s not too late to Cut him right now.

Roberto Garza: Garza is a good Guard (and Center) and definitely deserves the starting job he has right now. But he is getting old, after this contract runs out his career is about over. So Keep him and let him say that he was on the same team for his entire career.

Edwin Williams: Edwin Williams has had his break out year. He has shown lately that he is a starting worthy player. He definitely earned that contract extension. Keep

J’Marcus Webb: Webb has been a controversial Tackle since the Bears gave him the starting LT position. He is definitely no special Tackle and in my opinion should be an above average back-up Tackle. This guy has no business in leaving the Bears. Keep

Chris Williams: This guy has been a great OG but he is way too fragile. No matter what he is guaranteed to somehow become injured within the season. If we find a new starting Guard for the RG, I think Chris Williams should share the starting LG position with Roberto Garza. Under certain circumstances Keep him.

Tight Ends:

Kellen Davis: Davis has been a solid TE with solid catching ability and solid blocking ability. Of course we could always upgrade but until then Kellen Davis should do. Keep

Matt Spaeth: Spaeth has been doing better then what I had originally thought. He has had some solid plays through his time with the Bears and I wouldn’t mind seeing him coming back to Chicago next season. Keep

I know this was a long post but come on, imagine how long it took me to write this. So who has had the most successful year on the offensive side of the ball? Jay Cutler? Matt Forte? That’s up for all of you to decide. Don’t forget to comment.

Poll
Who has had the most successful year on the offensive side of the ball?
Jay Cutler
101 votes
Matt Forte
127 votes
Edwin Williams
5 votes
Earl Bennett
4 votes
Kellen Davis
2 votes
Other Player
0 votes

239 votes | Poll has closed

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agree for the most part w/ the list

Only things I disagree on are Knox & Sanzenbacher. I don’t think Knox will have enough trade value as I’m sure they’ll want to see if he’s healthy first (a big if) Secondly, I see Sanzenbacher as a #5 and not a future starter.

by walterfan34 on Dec 29, 2011 7:31 PM CST reply actions  

Spaeth was great

against Clay Matthews last Sunday

Agree that he’s a keeper

by JPSoprano80 on Dec 29, 2011 11:23 PM CST reply actions  

Sanzenbacher should improve with his second year on the team

by stepeo on Dec 30, 2011 4:11 AM CST reply actions  

dubious, lack of talent will limit him

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 Dec 30, 2011 8:07 AM CST up reply actions  

"I was actually having craving of wanting"

are you foreign?

Wouldnt it be funny if we had another DE with the last name Salters!

by fortefan09 on Dec 30, 2011 6:46 AM CST reply actions  

I love how everyone blames Knox for Cutlers injury.

To those fans who blame him, I say you are complete ignorant human beings.

Wouldnt it be funny if we had another DE with the last name Salters!

by fortefan09 on Dec 30, 2011 6:53 AM CST reply actions  

Agreed

but blaming Knox for many turnovers is perfectly valid. Knox is not a top WR, not even close. He is at best a third or fourth receiver and good kick returner.

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 Dec 30, 2011 8:09 AM CST up reply actions  

blame Knox for the pick

but blaming him for Cutler’s injury is stupid

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 Jan 4, 2012 7:55 AM CST up reply actions  

Offensive line needs to be reworked

J’marcus Webb should not be a starting left tackle, and there shouldn’t be too much debate about this. He’s basically started two full seasons at tackle now and i get that he has potential, but if he can’t consistenly perform to that potential it’s useless.

Garza is getting up in age and is a liability in short yardage situations. He basically allowed a safety in the Bucs game. I’d be happy if he stays around as a backup to help develop younger guys.

Louis deserves a shot to compete for the guard spot but is also inconsistent. He has dominant games and then ones where he looks overmatched. Good o-linemen are consistently good, not 6 out of 16 games.

by Kuma9 on Dec 30, 2011 5:42 PM CST reply actions  

Greetings Windy City Gridiron

As a Lions fan I would like to offer my condolences. I was looking forward to seeing the NFC North take 3 of 6 playoff spots as a statement of our dominance over the rest of the NFC but it seems after losing your QB and RB it just wasn’t meant to be this year. I would also like to apologize for stating the obvious because this is something I would normally refrain from doing. The only reason is some Bears fans found it entertaining to rub it in over on Pride of Detroit after our poor showing a few weeks ago against the Bears. I guess the silver lining in all this is you will receive better draft picks following the late season collapse due to your missing stars on offense.

by MonteCarlo7888 on Dec 30, 2011 6:50 PM CST reply actions  

I do not get the need of some to troll another team's board

Is MonteCarlo’s life so devoid of meaning that he needs to seek it in trolling? Weak.

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 Dec 31, 2011 10:56 AM CST up reply actions  

I did not troll

This is the first and only time I have posted outside of Pride of Detroit and I believe I stated the purpose of the post clearly. Your members jabbed at us first and were very belittling of the Lions. I made a promise to those who felt it necessary that when the time was right I’d return the favor. I’d say with the Lions locked in the playoffs and the Bears on the outside looking in the time was now.

by MonteCarlo7888 on Jan 1, 2012 1:27 AM CST up reply actions  

Trolls inspired you to troll ... that's your defense?

spin it anyway you want, but you are trolling

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 Jan 1, 2012 10:41 AM CST up reply actions  

You're definitely making improvements with these posts my friend

Very well done.

And, I agree with just about everything except with Marion Barber. I’m more on the ence with him, as he was everyting we fans hoped for in a 3rd down back, but as soon as Matt Forte went down and Barber took over as the primary back, it all went downhill from there. More or less, my stance with him will change given as to how well or how poor Bell and Allen do against the Vikes. So..at this moment I would say keep Barber on the roster, but make Bell the primary #2 RB. Rotate Barber solely in short yardage situations.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 30, 2011 11:03 PM CST reply actions  

Oh lord... fence*

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 30, 2011 11:04 PM CST up reply actions  

Oh..and 1 more disagreement

If anyone is to challenge Chris Williams for the LG spot, then it should be Edwin Williams, and not Roberto Garza.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 30, 2011 11:05 PM CST up reply actions  

Barber
but as soon as Matt Forte went down and Barber took over as the primary back, it all went downhill from there.

Not even close to being accurate. If Cutler remains in the lineup, there would be no debate over Barber. Barber did fine as the featured back after Forte fell. He was hardly to blame for the five losses. Hanie was flat out awful in those first four losses. Heck, to blame Barber for the loss to the Denver Tebows is absurd.

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 Dec 31, 2011 11:01 AM CST up reply actions  

Statistically Barber has been good

But he made mistakes that no vet should make. Not being lined up properly, to being forced out of bounds when there was very little time left on the clock, and fumbling in OT. I’m not opposed to keeping Barber and I agree Hanie was just about as bad of a QB there is in the NFL, but Barber hasn’t been the best either.

I would leave the RB depth alone right now.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 31, 2011 12:55 PM CST up reply actions  

But when you claimed Barber playing was the cause of the downhill spiral

that was where you went out of bounds. It was an overstatement, pretty big one at that.

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 Dec 31, 2011 2:10 PM CST up reply actions  

I ment downhill spiral with Barber himself

Not the downhill spiral of the team. That started the moment Cutler got hurt.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 31, 2011 3:48 PM CST up reply actions  

What I ment was Marion Barber should do all the

The short must need yards. So pretty much Barber will be a FB that only runs.

"You can’t process me with a normal brain." - Charlie Sheen

by DaBears33 on Dec 31, 2011 4:59 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Who's to blame?

DaBear, you’re one of the few people I’ve heard place most of the blame correctly. As soon as you see the replay on the Cutler injury play, you’ll see Knox does not plant his foot on the cut. I’m not sure how he’s escaped severe criticism for that. And why is Cutler the only Bear trying to prevent the td. Where were the other guys? Lovie is a horrible defensive coordinator. Bring in Singletary for that job. Any Bears db that gets beat over the top should be benched. I thought we fixed that back in the Superbowl when we knew we couldn’t bite on the short route and got beat by the Colts receiver. Over the top. Again. And Marion Barber in the Denver game.., there are no words to describe. He should never be given the opportunity in a crucial situation again. EVER! My final rant? Ownership. They are so cheap. They cripple the team.., AND THEY KNOW IT! They just don’t care. Look at Virginia McCaskey. She’s got that same dull look in her eyes as Lovie. They are oblivious to how it looks and feels to the fans and they don’t care. Angelo should be fired. This team needs a solid o-line and dependable d-backs. I just don’t think the ownership will spend the money. Can you imagine how good this team could be with a solid o-line that could protect the qb and couple of dbs that can truly man cover (in addition to Tillman)?

by rexmonarch73 on Jan 1, 2012 2:19 PM CST reply actions  

You and dabear are both wrong

blame Knox for the pick if you want, but the injury was just one of those things that happens in football. Blaming Knox for the injury is ridiculous. Blaming Cutler for his lousy tackling skills would be more sensible.

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 Jan 1, 2012 4:24 PM CST up reply actions  

I'm not sure blaming anyone for the injury helps

Injuries in football happen.

And tackling skills are something I would value low on the list of traits I want my QB to posses.

E.F.K.

by DaBearBus on Jan 1, 2012 6:59 PM CST up reply actions  

A gonnnner

Not a bad list, one glaring name that has to be on the top of the hit the road jack list is Caleb Hanie. Just because he had a bit of fun in last years NFC Championship game. His true lack of any football talent has shown through, time and time again this season.
On a secondary comment M Barber is in my opinion not the cause of the spiral into the black hole of inferiority. It’s a team game lead by a head coach, that said, in the Denver game for example has a ten point lead with five minutes to go, he keeps his D in that extra special cover two, why not use the 4-6. Since He likes old “D’s” The downward trend started at the beginning of the season with the lack of foresight, and planing “IF” something bad may happen. Like the starting QB going down, wouldn’t it prudent to have a quality back-up QB.

by DrHad on Jan 3, 2012 12:49 AM CST reply actions  

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