Poll of the Day: Plaxico Burress to the Chicago Bears?
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jun 6, 2011 3:01 PM CDT
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So far there hasn't been any solid rumors circulating about newly freed Plaxico Burress potentially joining the Chicago Bears, but that dosen't stop the Windy City Gridiron members from wondering. Let us know what you think?
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No way....
He’s a 33 year old WR that hasnt played since 08, probably wont be in football shape due to the fact he’s been incarcerated for the past 20 months, and was known for being inconsistent and disapearing during big games when he was playing. Add in the fact that he’s not a very good fit for a Martz offense and I dont think he’d work out for us
Burress plays only when he wants to play
If the Bears pick up a veteran, I’d rather see T.O. or Ochocinco. Burress has never that a good work ethic. Maybe for the salary of a 7th round pick or an undrafted free agent until he proves the his attitude has been adjusted. Otherwise, he would be just taking up a slot and reps that would be well served with another player, like Bennet, Knox, Hester, Davis, or any other current Bear.
I think we should stay as far away from Plax as we can
He is going on 34 years old and has not played football in 2 years. He never had speed but to be even slower is a bad thing, as in reality Greg Olsen would be a better target than Plax at this point in his career.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jun 6, 2011 3:30 PM CDT reply actions
Talent is Talent.
You can’t teach tall. Nearly everything else can be taught. But you can’t teach 6-5.
I’m not going to pay him Berrian money. I probably wouldn’t pay him Hester money. If he’d be willing to take Bennett/Knox money, I’d say “welcome, your primary objective will be Red Zone Target, enjoy”. 2 years away from the NFL is probably enough to zap him of his speed. But you can’t teach tall. And that’s what we need inside the 20s right now.
Anybody else looking forward to a goalline set of Plax, Bennett, Olsen, Forte, and Davis? You can’t teach tall, and that would be one of the tallest goalline sets in the NFL. 3 guys 6-5 or bigger, plus two of the surest hands and route runners I’ve seen as a Bears fan. Basically, Plax replaces Knox on Jump Ball secnarios. Otherwise, he gets parked.
by Doshi on Jun 6, 2011 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
You cant teach somebody anything if they're not willing to learn
That is especially true for work ethic
by IndyBearsFan88 on Jun 6, 2011 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
You forgot...
Matt Jones :-D
(This is in the context of very tall WRs)
Cosmis: JESUS LORD IN HEAVEN DANIEAL MANNING JUST KILLED A MAN
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If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jun 6, 2011 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
You're shocked i didn't say it aren't you.
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
a little...
If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jun 7, 2011 9:08 AM CDT up reply actions
I've decided to no longer comment
for Mr. Jones.
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
I voted "Yes", and here's why...
Other FA WR’s ranked by how much I would like them (5 highest – 1 lowest):
Santonio Holmes: – 5
Sidney Rice – 5
Chad Ochocinco – 4
Santana Moss – 4
Steve Smith (NYG) -3
Steve Smith (CAR) -3
Malcolm Floyd – 3
Mike Sims-Walker – 3
James Jones – 3
Lance Moore – 3
Plaxico Burress – 3
Braylon Edwards – 2
T. Owens – 0
I think that any reciever listed above (who is not TO) should be given a good workout and evaluated. For the right price, any of those recievers would increase our overall WR talent level. Plaxico my be getting up there in age, but TO has still been putting up big numbers and he is 3 or 4 years older. It is all about the mindset of the player, and I think that Plax is going to want to prove something this year in order to try and get a bigger second year contact. A 1-year deal with as little guaranteed $ as possible would be good for him.
by I Have Bearsititis on Jun 6, 2011 3:55 PM CDT reply actions
but TO, for all his theatrics
is an insanely hard worker. He loves the game of football.
…and he doesn’t shoot himself in the foot
by BOBdaBEAR on Jun 6, 2011 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
No, he just verbally shoots his teammates.
by Doshi on Jun 6, 2011 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
You sir, shall be green
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jun 7, 2011 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions
Don't feed the troll
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jun 6, 2011 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Da Bears
are not the type of team to gamble on players with off-the-field “character issues”. The Bears are almost too proud for their own good.
plaxico burress
Yes, would like to see him playing here. Offense in definite need of playmakers and gives Cutler someone to throw to in the red zone.
NO
Rather have Braylon Edwards here than him…and thats saying something
'Don't believe in you who believe in me and don't believe in me who believes in you, but believe in you who believe in yourself'
Sorta begs the question (if the price is truly right) why not?
Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.
Sorry I hit post, not tab.
I mean if you bring him in and he dogs it or has a sucky attitude, cut or trade him. But if the price is right, why not?
Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.
No thanks
I don’t want any distractions or attention for the Bears this season, ride under the radar to a Super-Bowl Championship.
The Bears always
avoid talent at WR. They’re always comfortable with average players at the position. I cannot fathom how they say with a straight face that they’re comfortable with them. Not to say Plax is a good fit, but it does beg the question if they’re ever willing to take a chance with a maligned player who would make a big impact in an ailing offense.
"Our ideas held no water but we used them like a dam" - Modest Mouse
As long as ...
…. Burress can check his ego at the door & be a part of the team I’m good to go with him as a Bear .
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
I don't like this "If the price is right"
You’re gonna take anyone if they sign for $5.
It shouldn’t be “if the price is right”, because you know what kind of salary the player is going to ask for, and what the Bears will have to pay to get him.
If Nnamdi Asomugha took a 1 million dollar salary, I would say “yes” to signing him! But that’s not realistic. If it simply said, “Should the Bears pursue Asomugha in free agency?”, I would vote “no” a million times.
Just my two cents.
Just out of curiosity
What if not only Carl Nicks but other big named guys that could help our team such as Vincent Jackson become available in FA and both express desire to play for the Bears? Would you be comfortable seeing the Bears pay big money on those two guys?
Personally I’m with you on the boat that Ashomugha most likely will not be a Bear because of the record setting contract he is expected to recieve from any team, most likely from a team like the Redskins or Cowboys. But if a player becomes available in FA that we all know would be a huge upgrade to a position of need, then like the Bears did with Peppers and Cutler then I say pay the guy(s).
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jun 7, 2011 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I would personally take Nicks and Jackson for the money they would require
because I think they are good fits and would greatly help our team.
However, what I was referring to is that the wording leads to people voting based on getting them for a bargain, instead of voting based on what the player would bring to the team versus the cost and other negative variables, such as character and need. Does that make sense?
But…away from that thought…I actually would LOVE seeing Carl Nicks and Vincent Jackson!
I personally think the Bears should:
1. Focus primarily on bringing in the best OG we can get for a decent price. If Nicks is a unrestricted FA after the new CBA is made, I would like to see him. Other players I would like to see would be Justin Blalock or Marshall Yanda.
2. Sign a very good receiver. If Rice or Jackson are available, I say we go out and make our best effort to get them, while making sure that we can still sign a big OG (since I consider it the priority). I don’t think the Bears should sign a receiver if we can’t get at least a potential #1 receiver. Other possibilities I like are Santonio Holmes (although bringing more of what we have, he fits our scheme perfectly and is a #1 receiver) or Malcom Floyd from San Diego.
3. Sign an affordable starting CB. If Antonio Cromartie can be signed, and he doesn’t ask for a big salary, I would like to see him. More realistic scenarios in my eyes would be players like Carlos Rodgers from Washington or Josh Wilson from Baltimore.
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