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Olin Kreutz

Our Free Agency Threads get as many comments as our Gameday threads. You have to like the dedication of the WCG community.

11:50am: Bears agree to deal with big, blocky tight end/lineman hybrid Matt Spaeth. This is every indication that Olsen is gone. (And possibly the manatee, too)

Some other speculation after the jump.

Star-divide

Patriots Offensive Lineman Nick Kaczur was a no-show at camp today. He was out with back problems this year, and is owed $3.4 mil for the following season, an awful lot for the Patriots to pay someone to be a backup. If he goes free, is there interest from Chicago for him?

Nnamdi most likely to be a Texan now. Is he the thing that will get the Texans past the Colts?

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I prefer

specutlation – sounds weird and interesting. I’d try it once… if I was drunk.

If its free, take two.

by T.J. Shouse on Jul 28, 2011 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions  

Got some Chicago trade news!

… Kosuke Fukudome is now a Cleveland Indian.

Oh, you wanted Bears news. Sorry, got nothin’.

Weekend contributor at Windy City Gridiron

by Steven Schweickert on Jul 28, 2011 11:45 AM CDT reply actions  

well shit

i guess i can throw away that jersey

Superman wears an Urlacher Jersey under his costume

by BearNecessities on Jul 28, 2011 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions  

Fukudomania

It was rampant, ferocious, sweeping, and awfully short lived.

by DitkaStache on Jul 28, 2011 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

MSW FTW!

Superman wears an Urlacher Jersey under his costume

by BearNecessities on Jul 28, 2011 11:45 AM CDT reply actions  

Kinda sad to see 'Shied go

He was a tough player and strong locker room presence. Great character guy.

…now, let the Sanzenbacher Era begin!!

by NorthSideBearsFan on Jul 28, 2011 11:46 AM CDT reply actions  

I liked what Davis did in the lockeroom and sidelines....and on ST's

but cringed everytime I saw him on the field during an offensive possession…

I’m sure he wasn’t as bad as I perceived him to be, but that perception was pretty bad.

Unreasonable people make life difficult...

by WisBearsFan34 on Jul 28, 2011 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions  

He was a nice guy in person.

My daughter (she was 4 at the time) got his autograph at training camp and he overheard me say her name and called her by it. Wish him the best.

"No I'm not going to 'limber up'. You ever see a lion stretching before it takes down a gazelle?"

by Swarley on Jul 28, 2011 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions  

Poor man's Earl Bennett

But he was the only guy who signed my football at training camp last year, so I can’t hate the guy.

by Doshi on Jul 28, 2011 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Angelo, you rotten

motherfucker, go after the O-Line and quit pussyfootin FA.

If its free, take two.

by T.J. Shouse on Jul 28, 2011 11:46 AM CDT reply actions  

This is unconfirmed

But new report suggest we might be making another superbowl run.

by Man G on Jul 28, 2011 11:46 AM CDT reply actions  

Waddle and Silvy on ESPN 1000

They were discussing who would be more difficult to replace, Olsen or Kreutz. Waddle mentioned he saw a list ranking the centers in the NFL. He was ranked 33rd. There’s only 32 teams.

Anybody ever seen or heard of this list?

by boondock_saint812 on Jul 28, 2011 11:47 AM CDT reply actions  

It's not important.

Kreutz is going to be replaced eventually but his value to the o-line this season trumps whatever some ranking says.

by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Jul 28, 2011 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions  

I saw this too in Pro Football Focus

Don’t have a link, but it basically means some backups performed better than Olin. Those guys usually seem like they know what they’re talking about.

by Kuma9 on Jul 28, 2011 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Now, as we're all aware

I’m a homer, and just agree with Jerry Angelo because I’m totally in man-love with him or whatever.

I’d be willing to bet we have a piece of big news by the end of the day.

My swag Jehovah's Witness dude, it never takes a holiday.

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by Kev H on Jul 28, 2011 11:49 AM CDT reply actions  

The big news will probably be

that we’ve lost all of the FA’s we’re suppose to resign.

by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Jul 28, 2011 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, you have no place here.

You should be screaming “FIRE EVERYONE I WANT GUYS SIGNED YESTERDAY” with the rest of us fan meatballs.

Weekend contributor at Windy City Gridiron

by Steven Schweickert on Jul 28, 2011 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions  

Im confused is this sarcasm:
and just agree with Jerry Angelo because I’m totally in man-love with him or whatever

by IndyBearsFan88 on Jul 28, 2011 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions  

more fuel to the olsen trade fire

ZachZaidman
RT @michaelombardi: Chicago Bears signed tight end Matt Spaeth from the Steelers..

by jfish1219 on Jul 28, 2011 11:51 AM CDT reply actions  

who cares...

4th or a 5th… He’s a luxury

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 Jul 28, 2011 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions  

It's how we roll.

1st round pick for a very promising, talented player, develop him and then shit on him because our OC is a nut. Then beg someone to take him off our hands so we can check the bargain aisle at Gimps-’R-Us.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Jul 28, 2011 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

scheme changed, it happens

move on

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 Jul 28, 2011 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bah!

You and your calm rationale.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Jul 28, 2011 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I love the cavalier way

Lester’s handling his business today.

My swag Jehovah's Witness dude, it never takes a holiday.

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by Kev H on Jul 28, 2011 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

thanks

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 Jul 28, 2011 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

TWSS

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Jul 28, 2011 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fuck you Martz

fuck you until we win a superbowl

"I see PRIDE, I see POWER, I see a BADASS MOTHA WHO WON'T TAKE NO CRAP OFF NOBODY!"

by T.Moore on Jul 28, 2011 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

bears signed matt spaeth TE from steelers

what does this mean about olsen

@Sletizia7.... follow me. no really do it.

by dabears85 on Jul 28, 2011 11:51 AM CDT reply actions  

Means hes done as a

Bears…..My guess anyways…Oh the score guys as well….

Always remember the first rule of power tactics; power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.....

- Lovie Smith

by CloudyFuture on Jul 28, 2011 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions  

Meaning Olsen's

likely a fucking goner. Better be a sweet deal we’re swinging.

If its free, take two.

by T.J. Shouse on Jul 28, 2011 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions  

So looks like I gotta bring this up ...

…. we carried Davis , Manu & Dez last season so the Spaeth signing could just mean we replaced Dez .

" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson

by MidWayMonster54 on Jul 28, 2011 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions  

Anybody got the stats on Spaeth?

I could look it up, but I’m already wasting enough work time on this thread…plus, I’m lazy

by NorthSideBearsFan on Jul 28, 2011 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions  

impressive....

@Sletizia7.... follow me. no really do it.

by dabears85 on Jul 28, 2011 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions  

That's service

So he doesn’t really catch anything, but he’s another big dude for blocking….I think?

by NorthSideBearsFan on Jul 28, 2011 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

The good news is he's not a very good receiver.

The bad news is he’s not a very good blocker.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Jul 28, 2011 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions  

Lol

I guess he’ll battle it out for that position with MANU.

If its free, take two.

by T.J. Shouse on Jul 28, 2011 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions  

he's a good blocker

Hopefully his signing means Manu’s exit

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 Jul 28, 2011 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions  

Steelers fans don't think so.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Jul 28, 2011 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

maybe it means Manu will be cut

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 Jul 28, 2011 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions  

Why the hell do the Bears spend a 1st rounder on Olsen

and then spend the next 4 years trying to get rid of him?

Superman wears an Urlacher Jersey under his costume

by BearNecessities on Jul 28, 2011 11:53 AM CDT reply actions  

Different OC

different systems….If martz is gone after this season then have to do this all over again most likely…..

Always remember the first rule of power tactics; power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.....

- Lovie Smith

by CloudyFuture on Jul 28, 2011 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions  

I sincerely doubt

that Martz will be gone after the Bears win the Super Bowl this year.

My swag Jehovah's Witness dude, it never takes a holiday.

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by Kev H on Jul 28, 2011 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions  

+1

Superman wears an Urlacher Jersey under his costume

by BearNecessities on Jul 28, 2011 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions  

Let me correct this for you
that Martz will be gone after the Bears win the Super Bowl thisnext year.

by IndyBearsFan88 on Jul 28, 2011 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions  

Sure he will

cause he will be new HC for MIA or another team…..

Always remember the first rule of power tactics; power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.....

- Lovie Smith

by CloudyFuture on Jul 28, 2011 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions  

It just keeps getting better and harshly more comical...

Per Dan Pompei’s twitter page:

Brad Smith getting close to a deal, and not with the Bears.

by frenchbears113 on Jul 28, 2011 11:57 AM CDT reply actions  

no big deal

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 Jul 28, 2011 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions  

Word is

the contract on the table is from the Bills. Thigpen to Smith. There’s a winning combo. (Gag)

My swag Jehovah's Witness dude, it never takes a holiday.

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by Kev H on Jul 28, 2011 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions  

The Bills are desperate

I bet it’s an overvalued contract.

My swag Jehovah's Witness dude, it never takes a holiday.

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by Kev H on Jul 28, 2011 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Soo Jerry likes TEs and punters

I thought Martz hated TEs and now we got another one?

by Gaak on Jul 28, 2011 12:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Martz hates receiving tight ends.

He likes having blocking tight ends in on his 3WR sets.

My swag Jehovah's Witness dude, it never takes a holiday.

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by Kev H on Jul 28, 2011 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cut the Manatee.

Spaeth = younger, slimmer, more upside.

My swag Jehovah's Witness dude, it never takes a holiday.

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by Kev H on Jul 28, 2011 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

IT is what it is.
danpompei Dan Pompei
No, Garza probably. Nothing close on Olin going. I think he stays. RT @cporter0457 @danpompei if Olin goes, Chris Williams shift to C?

17'$ h4pp3n1n9!?!?!?

by lexmarklover on Jul 28, 2011 12:01 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm going with Kellen Davis.

We are gonna trade Olsen for a 7th rounder like a bunch of fools.

by jheun on Jul 28, 2011 12:01 PM CDT reply actions  

I really like Kellen Davis

but I hate to see Olsen go, and for no real substance….and then watch him tear it up on another team, probably minnesota

Superman wears an Urlacher Jersey under his costume

by BearNecessities on Jul 28, 2011 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bears won't trade him within the North

Seeing Carolina’s name pop up a lot…

My swag Jehovah's Witness dude, it never takes a holiday.

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by Kev H on Jul 28, 2011 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Olsen and Shockey together?

I mean, a receiving TE is a young QB’s best friend but really?

Weekend contributor at Windy City Gridiron

by Steven Schweickert on Jul 28, 2011 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

By grabbing a TE now aren't we just hurting Olsens trade value?

This makes very little sense.

Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.

by Just Dave on Jul 28, 2011 12:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Ya that is what Biggs is saying on twitter

that the Bears signing Spaeth they now lose leverage in any deal they wish to make for Olsen….Guess we will see…

Always remember the first rule of power tactics; power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.....

- Lovie Smith

by CloudyFuture on Jul 28, 2011 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

quite certain

that I could navigate this free agency better

Superman wears an Urlacher Jersey under his costume

by BearNecessities on Jul 28, 2011 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Greetings from 1947 Los Angeles

Just bought Bears tickets for the first time in my life by way of Ticket Exchange…

I hope Jerry makes it worth it and not, you know, be all ass-clowney and everything.

X: Truth
L1: Intuition (6)

by Cole Phelps on Jul 28, 2011 12:04 PM CDT reply actions  

"C'mon Cole

just because the GM is an idiot, doesn’t mean there’s a serial killer."- Rusty Galloway

Anarchist. Misanthrope. Beard aficionado.

by Cosmis on Jul 28, 2011 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Ehhh

Some people just want to make a story.

And don’t call me Finbarr.

Anarchist. Misanthrope. Beard aficionado.

by Cosmis on Jul 28, 2011 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

When can the Bears start cutting veterans?

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 Jul 28, 2011 12:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Package deal

Cutler/Olsen for Thigpen/B Smith

Superman wears an Urlacher Jersey under his costume

by BearNecessities on Jul 28, 2011 12:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Don't give them any ideas

Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Phoenix Suns/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].

by JoeCB1991 on Jul 28, 2011 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good lord

why don’t we just sign the Honey Bears and let them play offense while we’re at it?

by NorthSideBearsFan on Jul 28, 2011 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

we should throw in hester too

you dont want to rip them off

@Sletizia7.... follow me. no really do it.

by dabears85 on Jul 28, 2011 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

If this happens,

I hope Kev unleashes Mjolnir on you over. And over. And over. And over. And over. Then has Favre sext you a wang pic.

Weekend contributor at Windy City Gridiron

by Steven Schweickert on Jul 28, 2011 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

the sext would put me over the edge

Superman wears an Urlacher Jersey under his costume

by BearNecessities on Jul 28, 2011 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

I would hit him with a hammer

 in real life.

My swag Jehovah's Witness dude, it never takes a holiday.

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by Kev H on Jul 28, 2011 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wouldn't even try to stop you

Superman wears an Urlacher Jersey under his costume

by BearNecessities on Jul 28, 2011 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bears agree to deal with big, blocky tight end/lineman hybrid Matt Spaeth. This is every indication that Olsen is gone. (And possibly the manatee, too)

I think we’re going to see the Martzfense in all of it’s gimmicky, fun-and-gun glory this year, and I have to admit, it kind of scares me. I think we did well with a balanced approach last year, and I’m not sure we’re going to have the line to let us venture away from that.

Any way you look at it Spaeth is a downgrade from Olsen (except, I suppose, as a blocker). Trading away Olsen for a 4th or 5th rounder, with this much cap space, seems a pretty big waste to me.

by DitkaStache on Jul 28, 2011 12:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Camp Bonus

Didn’t the Manatee already get his bonus on Weds?

X: Truth
L1: Intuition (6)

by Cole Phelps on Jul 28, 2011 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Maybe, but the Bears have been know to allow the bonus to activate before releasing players...

I know they did that a couple of seasons ago, I just don’t remember who it was for…

Unreasonable people make life difficult...

by WisBearsFan34 on Jul 28, 2011 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

spaeth is more like manatee than olsen

not to say olsen won’t be gone, but this is a blocking TE…its entirely possible we keep olsen, him, and davis, and cut the manatee.

by guy incognito on Jul 28, 2011 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

I Bet Olsen Gets Cut

since JA can’t get anything for him

by Gaak on Jul 28, 2011 12:08 PM CDT reply actions  

I maintain

they’d keep him and cut manuloadacrappa

My swag Jehovah's Witness dude, it never takes a holiday.

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by Kev H on Jul 28, 2011 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Yeah, but the Manatee

can block… at least Martz thinks so

by Gaak on Jul 28, 2011 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's called blocking by letting your man run by you

It’s kind of like reverse psychology, except…nevermind.

by DitkaStache on Jul 28, 2011 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think he was blocking a future contract with anyone.

by jheun on Jul 28, 2011 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree Kev Manu Manu the slender is toast & Olsen stays .

" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson

by MidWayMonster54 on Jul 28, 2011 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

That would be the worst thing to happen.

by jheun on Jul 28, 2011 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Take it easy

we still got a punter and another TE- no other team got that combination!

by Gaak on Jul 28, 2011 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Yep, he signed

Redskins reached agreement with former Cowboys DE Stephen Bowen on a 5-year, $27.5 million deal that includes $12.5 million in guarantees.

You're never a loser until you quit trying - MIke Ditka

by DutchBear on Jul 28, 2011 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow

that’s a lot of money for a guy that hasn’t proven much yet

by guy incognito on Jul 28, 2011 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

My thoughts exactly

You're never a loser until you quit trying - MIke Ditka

by DutchBear on Jul 28, 2011 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

which is why i'm not sweating anything 'til we hear dollars

maybe we haven’t signed a ton of people yet because the money being talked about is ridiculous. i’m not that comfortable with the general lack of activity, mind you, but there might be good reasons we haven’t done much yet.

by guy incognito on Jul 28, 2011 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's a good thing all my 6 month old daughter wants to do is sleep

because im bouncing back and forth between twitter and posting here along with listing to the score for any info

by jfish1219 on Jul 28, 2011 12:15 PM CDT reply actions  

i've sat in front of a laptop for two days now

hitting nothing but “Z” and F5 over and over again…it’s pathetic really

Superman wears an Urlacher Jersey under his costume

by BearNecessities on Jul 28, 2011 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Try Alt+F4

My swag Jehovah's Witness dude, it never takes a holiday.

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by Kev H on Jul 28, 2011 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

might work on Lions fans

Superman wears an Urlacher Jersey under his costume

by BearNecessities on Jul 28, 2011 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

It makes absolutely no sense to trade Olsen

I would rather see Manatee and Davis get cut before Olsen traded, why would you get rid of a player with as much potential as Greg? His blocking has improved over the years..plus I really like him on our team. I am hoping this is just smoke and mirrors.

by Chitownproduct on Jul 28, 2011 12:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Kellen Davis is a good player

but if he actually shows it on the field, he’ll probably get cut or traded.

by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Jul 28, 2011 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Olsen doesn't fit completely into what the Bears are doing offensively

They want to make Martz happy because the last thing we need to do is kill Cutler with another season of learning a new playbook.

Also this will allow the Bears to truly pursue a WR to replace Olsen in the line-up, Spaeth and Davis fit in this offense far better than Olsen. Spaeth isn’t the best nor is he the worst. Hes okay and isn’t commanding a high salary.

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

I understand he's entering the last year of his Rookie contract

Don’t get me wrong, I like Davis too, but in my opinion unless we come up with something better than a damn 5th round pick it’s a total waste. And I mean vastly better.

by Chitownproduct on Jul 28, 2011 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Maybe we are going to Convert TE's into Linemen

We like to take other positions and move them around.

by jheun on Jul 28, 2011 12:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Tice is a great teacher

if anyone can convert TEs into C then he can

by Gaak on Jul 28, 2011 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Wow the Spaeth signing caught me off guard

Looks like Olsen is a gonner :(

Now from the lone possitive Spaeth is a better fit for what we are doing in Chicago, and Biggs is reporting this move means the Bears will be adding a WR most notably Malcom Floyd or from what else I’ve seen may even mean the Bears sign 2 WRs, perhaps Floyd and MSW or Floyd and Roy Williams.

Still no news for O-Lineman besides the fact Kreutz appears dangerously close to leaving us for the 49ers. Still suspect we won’t pounce till something happens with Claybo as if he signs with Atlanta we probably could go after Dahl, Blalock, and/or an OT such as Colon (whom we have contacted) or Bushrod. Thing Im worried about is that the Bears could face the fact we would have 5 new starters on the O-Line.

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 12:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Hammer getting loose...

My swag Jehovah's Witness dude, it never takes a holiday.

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by Kev H on Jul 28, 2011 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

If the Bears don't re-sign Kreutz

we might as well hand the NFC North trophy to the Packers right now

by NorthSideBearsFan on Jul 28, 2011 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes

Because the entirety of the team’s performance is predicated on the play of an aging center.

My swag Jehovah's Witness dude, it never takes a holiday.

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by Kev H on Jul 28, 2011 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, the o-line relies on Kreutz

we go up against the Packers D and the Lions’ revamped D-line with 5 new starters and it will not be pretty, my friend

by NorthSideBearsFan on Jul 28, 2011 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

It can't be that much worse than last year.

And they were in the NFC Championship game.

My swag Jehovah's Witness dude, it never takes a holiday.

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by Kev H on Jul 28, 2011 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agreed

Kreutz’s leadership is worth more than his on field contributions. Maybe by letting him move on it will put the leadership burden squarely on Cutler’s shoulders…whether he wants it or not…

Unreasonable people make life difficult...

by WisBearsFan34 on Jul 28, 2011 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

from brad biggs

For those asking about Olin Kreutz, I would remain confident he will re-sign with #Bears.

by Big Griz on Jul 28, 2011 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

For real?

I must have watched an entirely different Olin kreutz last year. Are you sure you didn’t have your 06 dvd’s in last year by mistake?

by lopey986 on Jul 28, 2011 12:25 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Oh I'm saving up my friend for when the moment is right ;)

Im going to be cautious though because the Bears might wind up signing someone else say Malcom Floyd as Brad Biggs is reporting or perhaps Roy Williams, remote possibility of Edwards.

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Man if we get Malcolm Floyd

Cutler will make him the next Brandon Marshall!

by Chitownproduct on Jul 28, 2011 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

THANK YOU!!!!!

Cutler, while nowhere near as consistent, is just as good as Rivers so with in a big-play offense he’ll beast it up

by frenchbears113 on Jul 28, 2011 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

I can see Williams coming here, Floyd with the icing on the cake. Bon voyage cher Olsen.

by transylvanian bear on Jul 28, 2011 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

on the bright side...

the bears could be facing 5 new starters on the O-Line

by Minds_Eye024 on Jul 28, 2011 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

JA Just Called Me About His Plan To Rebuild the O-line

he won’t resign Kreutz and instead make the Manatee as center- he said Mike Tice is a miracle worker and it can happen.

by Gaak on Jul 28, 2011 12:23 PM CDT reply actions  

This is just bad...

BradBiggs
If (or when) #Bears trade Greg Olsen, they’ll be down to 1 first-round draft pick under Jerry Angelo on the roster (Gabe Carimi yet to sign)…via twitter

by jfish1219 on Jul 28, 2011 12:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Chris Williams too.

It’s easy to forget he was a 1st rounder though…

by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Jul 28, 2011 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

So, uh, why is everyone freaking out?

There are over 500 free agents with more cuts coming all the time, by my count about 50 signings have been made (and have you seen the freaking money some of these guys are getting?). I’m all for making a splash for a guy like peppers (but remember our other 2 splashes did dick last year) but let’s not get carried away and just start slinging big money at mike sims-walker because his position says wr on his scouting report.

by lopey986 on Jul 28, 2011 12:24 PM CDT via mobile reply actions   1 recs

Maybe the Matt Spaeth/Olsen trade rumor

is all a ploy by Lulzsec?

Superman wears an Urlacher Jersey under his costume

by BearNecessities on Jul 28, 2011 12:24 PM CDT reply actions  

We can only hope

"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10

by ThorCo on Jul 28, 2011 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ugh I thought

I would escape hearing about them here…HA….

Always remember the first rule of power tactics; power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.....

- Lovie Smith

by CloudyFuture on Jul 28, 2011 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Manatee getting cut...

Anyone know how much we’d save if this actually happens?

X: Truth
L1: Intuition (6)

by Cole Phelps on Jul 28, 2011 12:28 PM CDT reply actions  

An assload of pride.

Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.

by Just Dave on Jul 28, 2011 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

if it saved us 3 bucks it would be worth it

@Sletizia7.... follow me. no really do it.

by dabears85 on Jul 28, 2011 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

How about just the left one?

"No I'm not going to 'limber up'. You ever see a lion stretching before it takes down a gazelle?"

by Swarley on Jul 28, 2011 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

He better get cut.

I doubt we’ll save much because he probably got paid most of his money last season but just not having him on the roster will be refreshing enough.

by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Jul 28, 2011 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

YES!

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

So what

one less useful jackass

"I see PRIDE, I see POWER, I see a BADASS MOTHA WHO WON'T TAKE NO CRAP OFF NOBODY!"

by T.Moore on Jul 28, 2011 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

useless*

"I see PRIDE, I see POWER, I see a BADASS MOTHA WHO WON'T TAKE NO CRAP OFF NOBODY!"

by T.Moore on Jul 28, 2011 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

My voice from screaming at the tv

"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10

by ThorCo on Jul 28, 2011 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

About 2 mil.

Not that it really matters…

by Doshi on Jul 28, 2011 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Biggs on 670

- Went over Olsen trade story

- rosenhaus sent email to every front office and HC in NFL last night

- Bears had a deal in place with the pats to trade Olsen in 2010 draft for 2nd round pick but pats backed out at last min when the TE fell to them

- Losing trade value on Olsen with the email and the Spaeth signing

- Looks like trade for Olsen could go down by aug 4th

- Thinks WR will be focus of Bears FA search now

- Went over the various FA WRs (floyd but sd wants to keep him, rwilliams close ties to Drake and had best year under martz, braylon but character concerns)

- Have to wait to see what Bears do to see plan

- UFA Can not practice until the 4th of aug and can not sign people to money until Fri could be why Bears are taking time on FA

- Still thinks Kruetz will stay with Bears Wants to be a Bear and not go anywhere else

- Mentioned brad smith to buff

- Think o line will be LT Webb, OGs Garza and FA /CWillaims C Kruetz and RT Carimi

- IF by some chance Kreutz does walk Garza to center CWilliams to OG

- Ruskell, JA, Lovie and Martz key in personell decisions

- Bears should focus on OG rather than OT

- New Punter nice strong leg, 2nd pro bowl alternate, 46% of punts inside the 20 last season

Always remember the first rule of power tactics; power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.....

- Lovie Smith

by CloudyFuture on Jul 28, 2011 12:31 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

^ This

You're never a loser until you quit trying - MIke Ditka

by DutchBear on Jul 28, 2011 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

This year

Every time Cutler gets sacked yank that player that let him get sacked and put another guy in at that position. Make em scared for that spot. Allow 0 Sacks this year.

by jheun on Jul 28, 2011 12:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Thats a great way to get more sacks.

Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent - Salvor Hardin

by badsamaritan on Jul 28, 2011 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

It was a joke.

We tried a similar approach last year and had like a bajillion differen O-line allignments. None worked.

by jheun on Jul 28, 2011 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

My take

I am not worried yet, because most of the players we really want are not being talked about yet.

LT Jermon Bushrod
RG Harvey Dahl
WR Malcolm Floyd
WR Roy Williams
WR Mike Sims-Walker
2 reports mentioned Kreutz likely to stay
LB Roach still on the radar
OG Davin Joseph is out there and hadn’t received an offer in Tampa yet…

There are many more, tomorrow is when the rubber meets the road for us.

"just as Gary Fencik will go down as the last person to catch a Joe Namath pass, Wootton will be remembered in NFL history as the last player to sack Brett Favre." - John "Moon" Mullin

by Brendan Hess on Jul 28, 2011 12:32 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

lol

what have we actually missed out on yet? LB Durant, and that is it.

"just as Gary Fencik will go down as the last person to catch a Joe Namath pass, Wootton will be remembered in NFL history as the last player to sack Brett Favre." - John "Moon" Mullin

by Brendan Hess on Jul 28, 2011 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Loves me some level heads !

" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson

by MidWayMonster54 on Jul 28, 2011 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

This is true.

At least we arent making moves like the Redskins. They are just signing folks to be signing folks.

by jheun on Jul 28, 2011 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

and been doing that for the last decade

"I see PRIDE, I see POWER, I see a BADASS MOTHA WHO WON'T TAKE NO CRAP OFF NOBODY!"

by T.Moore on Jul 28, 2011 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

YEP

I mean would you pay Santana Moss 10 Mil a year? What was that about.

by jheun on Jul 28, 2011 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Its like they are trying to be the Yankess

only they are more like the Mets

"I see PRIDE, I see POWER, I see a BADASS MOTHA WHO WON'T TAKE NO CRAP OFF NOBODY!"

by T.Moore on Jul 28, 2011 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jerry is waiting for Atlanta to get something done with Claybo before signing any O-Lineman

WR is now the focus of the Bears (Thank You!)

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

I still want to believe Kreutz will stay, given his history of leaving money on the table, just to be here.

by transylvanian bear on Jul 28, 2011 12:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Zach Zaidman

preaching all kinds of truth

Some flipped out when it took the Bears a full month to hire an offensive coordinator last year. It eventually worked out.
Some flipped out when the Bears went 0-4 in the preseason. They ended up in the NFC Championship Game.
What ’s wrong with waiting to judge the end result as opposed to judging the process it took to get there?

My swag Jehovah's Witness dude, it never takes a holiday.

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by Kev H on Jul 28, 2011 12:35 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

I'll agree with #2 and #3, but....

I’m still not sold on Martz yet. I mean the guy singlehandedly ignored Forte for the beginning of the season and had to be restrained by fellow coaches

E.F.K.

by DaBearBus on Jul 28, 2011 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Umm why would you do that, this Chicago, we react to everything violently, and shoot people in the streets when we get mad.

by transylvanian bear on Jul 28, 2011 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

NO
we react to everything violently, and shoot people in the streets when we get mad.

Thats Detroit and or Oakland

"I see PRIDE, I see POWER, I see a BADASS MOTHA WHO WON'T TAKE NO CRAP OFF NOBODY!"

by T.Moore on Jul 28, 2011 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Or Vancouver

Just sayin.

My swag Jehovah's Witness dude, it never takes a holiday.

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by Kev H on Jul 28, 2011 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

No.

That’s setting things on fire.

Weekend contributor at Windy City Gridiron

by Steven Schweickert on Jul 28, 2011 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah

they are on par with the “more civilized” English soccer fans

"I see PRIDE, I see POWER, I see a BADASS MOTHA WHO WON'T TAKE NO CRAP OFF NOBODY!"

by T.Moore on Jul 28, 2011 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Scottish fans are far worse than English fans.

Also Eastern European, French and Spanish hooligans are the worst. They delve into racism, fascism, nationalism and nazism

by frenchbears113 on Jul 28, 2011 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

And how could I forget about Italian soccer....

Every team is connected to right or left wing politcs

by frenchbears113 on Jul 28, 2011 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Actually no, the Brits are it.

by transylvanian bear on Jul 28, 2011 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

No they're not...

Lazio is openly anti-semitic and hard-line supporters of Il Duce Mussolini. PSG fans in Paris killed a man who supported another team. Rangers and Celtic have always been in a sectarian battle with one another. Serbian fans started a riot in Italy when their national team played Italy. Spainish soccer fans are known for racist taunts and throwing bananas on the pitch. English fans are nowhere near that

by frenchbears113 on Jul 28, 2011 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

But they started all that nonsense along with Italians, back in the 80’s. It’s all stupid, I am not judging, just pointing out.

by transylvanian bear on Jul 28, 2011 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

No....

People here just burn jerseys of an injured player who played an entire quarter hurt and had to be taken out as if he somehow televised screwing over a city on ESPN.

by frenchbears113 on Jul 28, 2011 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Have you been to the south side there, lately. Any who , was a reference to the twenties, more of Al Capone if you wish. Le Noire era. Well more or less.

by transylvanian bear on Jul 28, 2011 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was born in the south side (probably not the real bad part) but have fam around there

But right now, Oakland known for stabbing during a sporting event, And Detroit is well detroit…yeah im biased i love Chicago (and hate indiana)

"I see PRIDE, I see POWER, I see a BADASS MOTHA WHO WON'T TAKE NO CRAP OFF NOBODY!"

by T.Moore on Jul 28, 2011 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Got me there with Detroit, lived there ( Royal Oak, wich is North Subs ), but South Side can be rough.

by transylvanian bear on Jul 28, 2011 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Quit with the soccer talk.

We’re trying to be hysterical here.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Jul 28, 2011 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't know about Martz fixing the offense

"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10

by ThorCo on Jul 28, 2011 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

agreed

If we get Floyd, damn that’s all we need WR wise, Floyd, Knox and Bennett? With Hester also thrown in the mix..I like it.

by Chitownproduct on Jul 28, 2011 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brad Biggs reporting WR is now the Bears #1 concern

And Malcom Floyd is on top of the list.

O-Lineman not getting signed by ANYONE at this moment. Names provided are Dahl, Bushrod, and Colon with Starks and Davis as remote possibilities

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 12:40 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

finally some good news

@Sletizia7.... follow me. no really do it.

by dabears85 on Jul 28, 2011 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not much at all

Probably a starters contract between 3-4 years

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sounds good. so probably around 3-5 Mil a year?

by jheun on Jul 28, 2011 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

They tagged V-Jax

So if it comes down to a bidding war against San Diego I like our chances.

by Chitownproduct on Jul 28, 2011 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Better not be too much.

Don’t understand all the excitement over Floyd. Everyone’s gushing over his size. What about his production? He hasn’t produced like a #1 either.

They say you're a pitcher, you're sure not much of a dresser. We wear caps and sleeves on this level, son.

by isHawkeye on Jul 28, 2011 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

When he was given the shot last season yes he did. He pulled a hammy but played in 11 games and had 37 receptions for 717 yards, 6 TD's and averaged 19.4 yards a catch.

He’s also been playing in a similar offense, he’s a big play threat and put up decent numbers when he was a #2 and #3 option. Not saying he’s a real #1 WR but the guy can play well.

by frenchbears113 on Jul 28, 2011 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

He would be a piece to the puzzle

And to make you happy in this link Biggs has stated the Bears have made contact with Malcom Floyd albeit nothing on money…yet.

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Twitter and other spots like that

" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson

by MidWayMonster54 on Jul 28, 2011 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

he's pulling it out of his ass

or from Biggs

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 Jul 28, 2011 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Biggs

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

I going with "pulling it out of his ass".

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Jul 28, 2011 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Here ya go this link is Bigg's latest piece in the Tribune

Discusses that now the Bears are likely to move Olsen WR is suddenly a major focus.

Link

Also follow Biggs on twitter for the lastest word. And I take referance from Cloudy’s post on summarizing what Biggs stated on 670 radio.

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

I read that when it hit.

I didn’t see anything about WR being a #1 concern. Biggs mentions that the Bears had contacted Floyd but nothing about him being at the top of the list.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Jul 28, 2011 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gotta think outside of the box though

He is the only WR I can verify the Bears have made contact with. For any reason at all

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm all for thinking outside the box

Projecting fantasies onto someone else’s news article is not thinking outside the box.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Jul 28, 2011 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Guess we will wait and see

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's good advice.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Jul 28, 2011 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

UNNAMED SOURCES

Either them or “top men.”

Anarchist. Misanthrope. Beard aficionado.

by Cosmis on Jul 28, 2011 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

And for you

A link

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

was on 670 the score

awhile ago….Look up for full notes…..

Always remember the first rule of power tactics; power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.....

- Lovie Smith

by CloudyFuture on Jul 28, 2011 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

no signings till tomorrow

so come to terms with Bushrod, then cut Berrian and McKinnie and you are under the cap still.

"just as Gary Fencik will go down as the last person to catch a Joe Namath pass, Wootton will be remembered in NFL history as the last player to sack Brett Favre." - John "Moon" Mullin

by Brendan Hess on Jul 28, 2011 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hes probably a gonner too

Although with this cap situation along with McNabb coming in as well as the Vikes scrambling to find a WR to replace Rice I don’t feel too threatened by the Vikes entering the scene.

This may also have been why Jerry already contacted Colon, in that if Bushrod is gone as well as Claybo, then Colon is his guy for OT.

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

no

Superman wears an Urlacher Jersey under his costume

by BearNecessities on Jul 28, 2011 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well we won't be getting a top notch DE

Have signed Matt Spaeth in prepperation of releasing Manu and trading Olsen to whomever caught the Bear’s interest.

The Bears have FINALLY turned agressive in FA as now they are pursuing WRs. Here is a link from none other than Biggs that explains the situation.

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think we'd be happy with Malcolm Floyd

Superman wears an Urlacher Jersey under his costume

by BearNecessities on Jul 28, 2011 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

one could hope

I’d rather have Olsen over Manu

by chiguy8506 on Jul 28, 2011 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bernstein just made an excellent point

Take it for what you will, but the guy that Cutler often tried to last ditch force the ball to is likely going to be gone, so while taking away a safety net it also takes away something that could often be assumed.

My swag Jehovah's Witness dude, it never takes a holiday.

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by Kev H on Jul 28, 2011 1:15 PM CDT reply actions  

And that safety net could be replaced by Malcom Floyd

Link

According to a league source, the Bears have made contact regarding Floyd

Brad Biggs

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brad Biggs reporting the Bears have made contact with Malcom Floyd

From article:

According to a league source, the Bears have made contact regarding Floyd

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 1:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Not yet that is

Certainly a lot more than what they had done previously with WRs

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Its already reported the Bears made contact with Floyd as we have just seen

The one thing to worry about is a bidding war

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

and that is when

our very own old woman sweater wearing, what the hell just happened looking JA shows his magic

Bear Down!!!

by BearBratt on Jul 28, 2011 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Really pushing that

floyd to Bears angle Heh…..

Always remember the first rule of power tactics; power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.....

- Lovie Smith

by CloudyFuture on Jul 28, 2011 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wouldn't you love

some kinda of addition to the bears? :)

Bear Down!!!

by BearBratt on Jul 28, 2011 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

but they added

a punter and a blocking TE…..Bada ching….

Always remember the first rule of power tactics; power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.....

- Lovie Smith

by CloudyFuture on Jul 28, 2011 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

What can I say?

I’ll jump from player to player depending on what the situation looks like.

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Would be real nice if

we can get floyd and Roy williams..just a thought

Bear Down!!!

by BearBratt on Jul 28, 2011 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

definately

@Sletizia7.... follow me. no really do it.

by dabears85 on Jul 28, 2011 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Peppers an Umenyiora would be ferocious

just dont see it getting done, but would be cool.

White Sox fans need not apply.

by Bears-Cubs Bulls on Jul 28, 2011 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

especially because

with our offense as it is, we’ll be seeing a lot of the D on the field

Superman wears an Urlacher Jersey under his costume

by BearNecessities on Jul 28, 2011 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

what else is new my man

Welcome to the Bears……

White Sox fans need not apply.

by Bears-Cubs Bulls on Jul 28, 2011 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Im not sure if he has

He might be asking for a good amount of pay though, and if we have seen Charles Johnson sign a 6 year 70+ million dollar deal, just imagine how much Osi could ask for

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

apparently our new punter runs a 4.5 40

now i now why we didnt sign a receiver

@Sletizia7.... follow me. no really do it.

by dabears85 on Jul 28, 2011 1:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Is this the trickeration

where we direct snap to the RB, who drops back as the punter runs a long wheel route, then the RB either takes off or lobs it to the punter who runs for a first down?

Weekend contributor at Windy City Gridiron

by Steven Schweickert on Jul 28, 2011 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

horrid images of a snap to Wolfe

are running through my head right now

Superman wears an Urlacher Jersey under his costume

by BearNecessities on Jul 28, 2011 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

OL OT bushrod gone
AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
Saints reached agreement with OT Jermon Bushrod on a two-year de

al.

Always remember the first rule of power tactics; power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.....

- Lovie Smith

by CloudyFuture on Jul 28, 2011 1:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Its a celebration
BradBiggs Brad Biggs
Maybe Greg Olsen stays? #Bears will release Brandon Manumaleuna.

"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10

by ThorCo on Jul 28, 2011 1:46 PM CDT reply actions  

HELLLLLL YES

You're never a loser until you quit trying - MIke Ditka

by DutchBear on Jul 28, 2011 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

They better

"I see PRIDE, I see POWER, I see a BADASS MOTHA WHO WON'T TAKE NO CRAP OFF NOBODY!"

by T.Moore on Jul 28, 2011 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bears releasing Manuwhatever

will be like an addition all by itself!!!

Superman wears an Urlacher Jersey under his costume

by BearNecessities on Jul 28, 2011 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

FINALLY, a move to improve the team!

"No I'm not going to 'limber up'. You ever see a lion stretching before it takes down a gazelle?"

by Swarley on Jul 28, 2011 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hmm

well that settles me down….FOR NOW…..

But what was your favorite Manu Bears moment ? ……

Always remember the first rule of power tactics; power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.....

- Lovie Smith

by CloudyFuture on Jul 28, 2011 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

The one where the Bears cut him.

"No I'm not going to 'limber up'. You ever see a lion stretching before it takes down a gazelle?"

by Swarley on Jul 28, 2011 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

Bada

ching! …..

Always remember the first rule of power tactics; power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.....

- Lovie Smith

by CloudyFuture on Jul 28, 2011 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

His release

Superman wears an Urlacher Jersey under his costume

by BearNecessities on Jul 28, 2011 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Olsen could stay and we could bring in a WR

Very nice!

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

As expected kolb to ari
ClaytonESPN John Clayton
No surprise here. Kolb goes to Ariz for DRC and a No. 2, according to sources.

Always remember the first rule of power tactics; power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.....

- Lovie Smith

by CloudyFuture on Jul 28, 2011 1:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Good for Kolb and good for Arizona

Superman wears an Urlacher Jersey under his costume

by BearNecessities on Jul 28, 2011 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good for Philly too

They could really use a solid corner like that.

Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent - Salvor Hardin

by badsamaritan on Jul 28, 2011 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

DRC and a 2 for Kolb?

Geez. Seems like an overpay.

Weekend contributor at Windy City Gridiron

by Steven Schweickert on Jul 28, 2011 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Eagles are the winners of this trade

DRC is overhyped but so is Kolb and the Eagles get a 2nd rounder as well

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agreed.

Kolb straight up for either might be more fair. The Cardinals must really think that’s their guy.

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by Steven Schweickert on Jul 28, 2011 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Monies to kolb
caplannfl Adam Caplan
Deal is done. Kolb will sign a five-year extension for over $63 million with over $20 mill guaranteed.

Always remember the first rule of power tactics; power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.....

- Lovie Smith

by CloudyFuture on Jul 28, 2011 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not bad for a guy with a

3 – 7 starting record and 11 TD and 14 INTs over the course of his career….

Always remember the first rule of power tactics; power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.....

- Lovie Smith

by CloudyFuture on Jul 28, 2011 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow

Arizon gonna suck even worse

"I see PRIDE, I see POWER, I see a BADASS MOTHA WHO WON'T TAKE NO CRAP OFF NOBODY!"

by T.Moore on Jul 28, 2011 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not a bad price for a QB

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

JK btw

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

When you have Anderson and Max Hall, you're willing to overpay, I guess.

"No I'm not going to 'limber up'. You ever see a lion stretching before it takes down a gazelle?"

by Swarley on Jul 28, 2011 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ridiculous

Guy gets a bigger contract then Jay, when he’s pretty much proven nothing.

You're never a loser until you quit trying - MIke Ditka

by DutchBear on Jul 28, 2011 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Chicago Bears STH via twitter

Brandon Manumaleuna will be released. Doesn’t mean that Olsen is safe, Martz seemingly doesn’t value TEs. Could roll w/a UDFA they signed.

by chiguy8506 on Jul 28, 2011 1:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Thank You!

Olsen could still stay and we get a better blocking TE to replace Manu

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't forget Malcom Floyd could become a Bear

As well as Colon and whomever ATL fails to pick up

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hell bring in both and I can't Beleive im saying this

MF, Roy Williams also possibly MSW and let em fight it out

by chiguy8506 on Jul 28, 2011 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

If we keep Olsen Im not sure if we will add more than 1 WR

But MSW and Malcom Floyd would be a hell of a duo to add

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah i know

Williams knows the Offense which is the ONLY REASON i mentioned him

by chiguy8506 on Jul 28, 2011 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Floyd plays in a similar system in SD

Pull my finger...

by touchdown bears on Jul 28, 2011 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Double A

Can we please resign Anthony Adams now

by Dilfer_The_Dbag on Jul 28, 2011 1:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Sounds like

Bears are waiting til Friday to address their own Free Agents (courtesy of some website I can’t remember since they’re all blurring together at this point).

If its free, take two.

by T.J. Shouse on Jul 28, 2011 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Losing Olsen is not too big of a deal if they can get Floyd, who is 6'5''.

Floyd could be an endzone target with that height, along with kellen davis who has been good whenever used in the endzone.

by Uncle Stanley McGoober on Jul 28, 2011 2:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Misc FA news
ProFootballTalk ProFootballTalk
Cullen Jenkins to Redskins deal is dead
JasonLaCanfora Jason La Canfora
Clint Session to the Jags. 5 years, $30 million with $11.5 million guaranteed. Linebackers doing well on this market
AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
Bills reach agreement with former Jets WR Brad Smith on a 4-yr, $15 million deal.

Always remember the first rule of power tactics; power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.....

- Lovie Smith

by CloudyFuture on Jul 28, 2011 2:02 PM CDT reply actions  

All this is good news

We definitely won’t have to worry about Brad Smith now

Cullen Jenkins would look nice in the navy and orange as a 3T

And the market seems thin for LBs but Nick Roach may stay

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Would like to know

what the bear’s are looking at in terms of DT/CB since I haven’t heard/read any chatter bout those positions. Linebacker FA’s are going fast, may need to resign both Pisa & Roach just to have decent players near top of depth chart.

If its free, take two.

by T.J. Shouse on Jul 28, 2011 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

No news on DT/CB

A while back ago it was said the Bears were interested in Brandon Mebane and Cullen Jenkins for DT, but no new developments.

CBs I haven’t seen anything at all from the Bears

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

And thats what scares me

No guard/cornerback/d. tackle news

If its free, take two.

by T.J. Shouse on Jul 28, 2011 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

There really isn't a lot of movement for Guards

The only ones that has signed as of now are Robery Gallary, David Baas, Kyle Kosier and Darren Colege(?)

There are more Guards/Centers to be available after the waiver wire begins. Shaun O’Hara, Shawn Andrews, and Leonard Davis just to name a few. And that would add to players such as Harvey Dahl, Justin Blalock, and Evan Mathis

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jul 28, 2011 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brad Smith

Good. I had no desire to see him with the Bears.

by Bears Fan? on Jul 28, 2011 2:07 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Fine with no Smith

But still need to address top of the WR corps, and that pool is getting shallower by the hour.

If its free, take two.

by T.J. Shouse on Jul 28, 2011 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Overflow thread.

Right here.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Jul 28, 2011 2:10 PM CDT reply actions  

How about this for a possibility

We use Olsen as trade bait for Umenyiora. The Giants already resigned Kiwanuka and Kevin Boss is a FA, so they need a TE.

by Kuma9 on Jul 28, 2011 2:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Never happen

A TE that has yet to fully reach his potential won’t balance out a talented (albeit injury-prone) DE unless major picks are involved.

If its free, take two.

by T.J. Shouse on Jul 28, 2011 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

We'd definitely send pick along with

I’m saying this becuase there’s talk that Osi wants out and the Giants have guys to step up behind him.

by Kuma9 on Jul 28, 2011 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

True

I wouldn’t be opposed to it, but don’t think Angelo’s gonna pony up the picks needed to make it happen.

If its free, take two.

by T.J. Shouse on Jul 28, 2011 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

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