Late Developments: Interest in Tatupu, Kreutz Not Done, and Tommie's a Colt (Open Thread)
by Steven Schweickert on Aug 2, 2011 9:21 PM CDT
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PrintNews just keeps breaking around here. Per Jeff Dickerson, there's mutual interest between the Bears and recently released Seahawks LB Lofa Tatupu. John Clayton reports that Olin Kreutz isn't ready to retire just yet. And multiple sources, of which I'll link Sean Jensen, report that Tommie Harris has signed a one-year deal with the Colts.
With that, this is your open thread for the night. As always, open-thread responsibly.
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If tommie harris
beasts it up next to freeney, while totally not doing it next to peppers last year, (and i happen to win the lottery) i’m payin someone to busts his kneecaps…
I hear Marc Columbo is looking for a job.
"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
he went to TB or Miami
. "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental."
--Doug Plank
Das fins as well as I remember ....
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Aug 2, 2011 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I know
it was a joke….GtM was looking for someone to kneecap Harris.
"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
But please remember that Tommie Harris knee injury rendered him useless.
Or backup material at best. So I’ve been told many many times over.
Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.
the colts will behold the power of...
Tommie “weak sauce” Harris (sorry, no photo of the weak sauce label)
by dicksingletary on Aug 2, 2011 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions
My lawyers will be in contact soon.
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by David Taylor on Aug 3, 2011 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oh...
So, you’re going with the “Chewbacca is a Wookie” defense.
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by David Taylor on Aug 3, 2011 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Is Lester your lawyer?
My team is on the floor. -Coach Norman Dale
by Ditkavsworld on Aug 3, 2011 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I detect either dripping sarcasm minus the font....
or Cutler like pouty-ness. Or both. Can’t tell which yet. ;)
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1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 3, 2011 6:58 AM CDT up reply actions
unless indy has a time machine
this is essentially impossible
by guy incognito on Aug 3, 2011 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Please please please give me the Lofa
As an outside Linebacker. That would be nice to make up for the lack of a new offensive lineman (though, isn’t Jared Gaither still available? Why is no one going for him?)
Bears. Bulls. White Sox.
So if Tatupu lands in Chicago
Would he compete with Roach for the starting job at Sam?
I definitely don’t think he is coming in to be a back-up
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Aug 2, 2011 9:24 PM CDT reply actions
Lofa played in the middle for the Hawks , but seems like he could play SAM backer . One issue ...
… is his production has dipped after some injuries . Also anybody think Olin comes back to us if nobody else makes a play for him ?
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Aug 2, 2011 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Doubt it
They can’t expect Spencer to move back to guard after five years. Can they?
Not sure if Lofa fits at SAM, but anything is possible I suppose. It would be great if he competes at that spot, but would provide valuable depth as a backup.
"Our ideas held no water but we used them like a dam" - Modest Mouse
Just found this little ditty .....
….. This from Martz on Spencer …..
We’re not going to anoint anyone a starter over any of our guys," Martz said. "He may not make it, I don’t know. He’s got to come in and compete at that position. But he’s a veteran that’s played very well. He’s a good player. If he’s not better than what we have, then he won’t be the starter.LINK TO ENTIRE STORY
So maybe its not so far fetched that Olin could come back after all .
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Aug 2, 2011 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions
So… he’s going to swallow his pride and come back to the Bears a few days after they hurt his feelings with the deadline after refusing to go to 4.5Mil? The implication is that the offer was withdrawn, so a return seems unlikely (barring the Bears finding that none of the candidates can do anything at center and a subsequent “injury crisis” clears the way for Kreutz to be lured out of retirement).
Just Dave (on possible new OL signings): JaMarcus Russell. He's been standing in front of better quarterbacks his entire career.
Who knows . It really depends on how well Spencer plays .
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Aug 3, 2011 1:10 AM CDT up reply actions
If Spencer doesn't start
it’ll be because they really like Lance Louis and will be starting Garza at center. That or Edwin Williams stepping up at Center and Garza going back to guard.
Still doesn’t leave any room for Kreutz
No
The Bears just signed Chris Spencer and he will compete with Garza for the starting job at Center.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Aug 2, 2011 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Spencer can play guard . And personaly like I said below we need competition ...
… at just about every position . While I’m fairly sure Olin won’t come back we really need more competition along the O-line .
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Aug 2, 2011 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I wanna see Jacob Bell brought in for competition at guard
by all accounts he is a solid player, and pretty decent in pass protection. Plus he’s only 30, which if he could take Garzas starting spot would make him the oldest member of the line
by IndyBearsFan88 on Aug 2, 2011 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm thinking the loser would play RG
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Aug 2, 2011 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think he'll be competing with Garza....
Especially considering that before he was signed they were saying that E Williams would take first string snaps if he were there, not to mention the UDFA (forgot his name). Honestly, Garza is far to important to the running game at right guard. Moving him to center would hurt.
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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 3, 2011 7:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
from all the quotes I’ve read, Garza is the one guy I’m sure will be starting, whether it’s at Center or Guard. Every time Tice and Martz mention the O-line they talk about how Garza’s return did wonders for the the running game.
Well, since Lovie promissed Roach the starting job..
I Don’t think it would be fair bring Lofa to Battle him for a spot.
"Hey Jerry! I can play Guard! Call me!" - Claudio
by Claudio Oliveira on Aug 2, 2011 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Competition is whats best for the team though .
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Aug 2, 2011 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I Agree, but..
I think Roach deserves at least start 2 games to have a fair shot.
"Hey Jerry! I can play Guard! Call me!" - Claudio
by Claudio Oliveira on Aug 2, 2011 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I say whomever plays better gets the nod . I'm not big on guys gettin handed spots .
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Aug 2, 2011 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, Roach is around for a while, and alwais was a hardworker..
So doesn’t costs show a lillte appreciation to the guy..
"Hey Jerry! I can play Guard! Call me!" - Claudio
by Claudio Oliveira on Aug 2, 2011 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not either....but...
you don’t promise a guy a starting spot to lure him back and then snatch it away. That isn’t good business and don’t think it would go unnoticed to other potential free agents now and in the future.
That’s why players shouldn’t be told they are going to start unless they are a sure bet to win the spot. The franchise shouldn’t have held out that carrot if they were just going to pull it away after they got what they wanted.
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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 3, 2011 7:08 AM CDT up reply actions
I haven't seen any evidence
that Lovie promised him a spot before he signed. His comments about Roach being the starter were all after he signed.
?
which roach you talkin about?
As for NICK Roach, our LB depth has been relatively great these past few years…otherwise he would have been startin the whole time…
This one?
If those are normal headphones then he would indeed lack size and, presumably, speed. I’m not sure he’d even make it as a backup, to be honest.
Just Dave (on possible new OL signings): JaMarcus Russell. He's been standing in front of better quarterbacks his entire career.
by Spongie on Aug 2, 2011 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's about winning, not fairness
Plus, Lovie didn’t promise him the job. He named him the starter after he signed, but that’s always liable to change if he gets outperformed by someone.
He would likely play a SAM then as he learns the D he would take over for Brian as Brian’s career is on the short end and Lofa’s is in his prime @28
Lofa’s is in his prime
Jeff Dickerson disagrees:
…he struggled with injuries the past few seasons and has seen a decline in production. He missed most of 2009 after tearing a pectoral muscle. Last season he played in all 16 games, but his 88 tackles were the lowest of his career in a full season, and he needed surgery on both knees in the offseason. Tatupu’s prime was his first few seasons when he recorded more than 100 tackles and went to the Pro Bowl each year between 2005-07.
Just Dave (on possible new OL signings): JaMarcus Russell. He's been standing in front of better quarterbacks his entire career.
Well, Roach is around for a while, and alwais was a hardworker..
So doesn’t costs show a lillte appreciation to the guy..
"Hey Jerry! I can play Guard! Call me!" - Claudio
by Claudio Oliveira on Aug 2, 2011 9:39 PM CDT reply actions
Its only a two year deal .....
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Aug 2, 2011 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd rather play the better player
If you work harder but still aren’t as good, why would we play you?
Loyality .
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Aug 2, 2011 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
You got it.
"Hey Jerry! I can play Guard! Call me!" - Claudio
by Claudio Oliveira on Aug 2, 2011 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
this is the NFL
you do whatever it takes to win. are you telling me that if clay matthews wanted to play here, we’d say, nah, we already have nick roach? come on
I would because hes not a good fit for our D .
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Aug 2, 2011 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
it was just an example
i’m pretty sure clay would work out fine in the 4-3, but the example still works with say, patrick willis or jerod mayo
Clay? Workout fine in a 4-3?
Absolutely not.
Have you seen his coverage skills? He’d be a DE before he’d be a LB. They’re that bad.
Barrett Ruud on the other hand is the real deal. For real.
Five foot three seems to thrive on his misery...
I would say Demarcus Ware
For me personally i think Clay is overrated…but yeah i get you
"I see PRIDE, I see POWER, I see a BADASS MOTHA WHO WON'T TAKE NO CRAP OFF NOBODY!"
In the 4-3 that the Bears run...
Matthews is a DE. He’s only an OLB in the 3-4 cause he can’t fit the DE role in that scheme.
Exactly, and if you start reneging on promises you made to get....
players to sign contracts, your going to find fewer players who are willing to sign with you.
I generally agree that players should compete for spots, but in this case, a promise was made to get Roach to sign. Pulling away that carrot has nothing to do with loyalty. It has everything to do with good business as well as honoring one’s word. If the Bears organization is throwing that away, they had better be ready for the consequences.
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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 3, 2011 7:12 AM CDT up reply actions
There's no way that Roach was promised...
anything more than an opportunity to start.
We dont need another Lb anyway.. I'd rather put this money on O-line..
"Hey Jerry! I can play Guard! Call me!" - Claudio
by Claudio Oliveira on Aug 2, 2011 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
We only have 4 LBs signed, one of whom is a rookie.
Just Dave (on possible new OL signings): JaMarcus Russell. He's been standing in front of better quarterbacks his entire career.
You forgot one..
Lach, Briggs, Roach, Iwuh, and the rookie
"Hey Jerry! I can play Guard! Call me!" - Claudio
by Claudio Oliveira on Aug 2, 2011 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh yes, Iwuh. We normally carry 6-7 linebackers. I’m willing to bet the Bears don’t agree that “we don’t need another LB”
Just Dave (on possible new OL signings): JaMarcus Russell. He's been standing in front of better quarterbacks his entire career.
what about Rod Wilson? will he be back?
I would like Tim Shaw back too..
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by Claudio Oliveira on Aug 2, 2011 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
What little mention I’ve seen of Wilson suggests he won’t return. At this stage, Shaw is old news.
Just Dave (on possible new OL signings): JaMarcus Russell. He's been standing in front of better quarterbacks his entire career.
Don't know much about Rod as a player
but he comes off as a great guy on twitter! he almost always replies to tweets and is a nice guy it appears!
"Welcome to the place where I lazily threaten people and then everyone laughs."
- Kev H
And Lofa is a great fit for our D .....
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Aug 2, 2011 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Lofa would be an excellent Reserve/ST acquisition
Past his prime – maybe
Injury Prone – so what if he’s only getting back up money + playing time
Experience – TONS
Our line backing Corps is one injury away from mediocre. We have 3 Solid Guys – 2 Probowlers, if one of them is hurt production drops off substantially.
Urlacher is what 46? How many more years of Studliness does he have left? Bringing in another experiences MLB who can actually play all 3 positions makes sense if the money is right. Clear a roster spot for Lofa.
Just win dammit!
by Suffering from Chicago Sports on Aug 3, 2011 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions
More likely to be the Ruskell connection.
Just Dave (on possible new OL signings): JaMarcus Russell. He's been standing in front of better quarterbacks his entire career.
five....and nine technically
Lach, Briggs, Roach, Iwuh, Thomas (not to mention 4 UDFAs)
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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 3, 2011 7:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Nick Fairley injured .... Is walking in a walking boot ...... looks like stress fracture .
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
He could be done before the season even starts
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Aug 2, 2011 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
No word yet but it don't look good . I feel for the guy & the Lions ..... No luck .
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Aug 2, 2011 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
It seems that the "Minor foot injury" wasn't so "Minor"..
"Hey Jerry! I can play Guard! Call me!" - Claudio
by Claudio Oliveira on Aug 2, 2011 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like someone has a case of Chris Williamsitis
You're welcome.
by WellonDowd on Aug 2, 2011 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
A stress fracture is minor though
could only miss the first two cames, 4-6 weeks to heal, but of course he’ll be behind the 8 ball as it were
Aaaaand the Lions streak of bad luck
commences
"I see PRIDE, I see POWER, I see a BADASS MOTHA WHO WON'T TAKE NO CRAP OFF NOBODY!"
YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!
If that makes me a bad human being, I don’t care.
Re: Nick Fairley's injured foot......I'll say a name: Rex Ryan..
You fill in the punchline
by dicksingletary on Aug 2, 2011 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Rex Ryan trod on Nick Fairley’s foot and gave him a hairline fracture?
Could have happened. Rex is a chunky monkey.
Just Dave (on possible new OL signings): JaMarcus Russell. He's been standing in front of better quarterbacks his entire career.
similar to pisa
feel lofa is similiar to pisa who i heard the bears are still monitoring.. love the polynesian players they play with great motors and passion and hit hard but bad wheels!!
I think they may sign hin for 2 or 3 years.
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Aug 2, 2011 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Kreutz says he wanna play..
..but I doubt someone pay him more than $4mil. If he sings for less than that, I would be pissed..
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by Claudio Oliveira on Aug 2, 2011 10:11 PM CDT reply actions
He will have to sign for less than that.
Someone’s gonna lowball him.
I wish he'd just retire
or that we’d bring him back for the season randomly. It would be tough to see him in another uniform.
by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Aug 2, 2011 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
agreed
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by Claudio Oliveira on Aug 2, 2011 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll second that ....
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Aug 2, 2011 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes. And thus the circle of life is complete.
We agree once again. Now we’ll argue for the next 11 months…..
Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.
Almost as bad as...
Montana as a Chief.
Rice as a Raider.
Smith as a Cardinal.
Any 85er as a Slacker (notably McMahon).
We also have the guy that drafted him .....
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Aug 2, 2011 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Fuck my fucking knee is aching.
And I’m due to run a 5k at fucking 8 AM tomorrow. But mainly I wanted to say fuck. This is a fucking open fucking thread, right? I mean, what the fuck?
Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.
For some reason
my mental image of you does not gel with the image of someone running 3.1 miles.
Sorry buddy.
My swag Jehovah's Witness dude, it never takes a holiday.
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It's more like this
My swag Jehovah's Witness dude, it never takes a holiday.
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by Kev H on Aug 2, 2011 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
or this..
"Hey Jerry! I can play Guard! Call me!" - Claudio
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Illustration & Design
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by Claudio Oliveira on Aug 2, 2011 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Because this is an open thread.
You are an douchebag. Yes, that is correct, an douchebag.
Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.
Actually I'm a track coach and I run 5k's with my girls occasionally during the off season.
Plus I actually like running. The original line was “An harmonica! I want an harmonica!” If you get that one without googling it, I’m forever impressed.
Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.
An open thread doesn't give you the right to attack other people.
I’ll allow it on account of the fact that I said you look like John Waters.
My swag Jehovah's Witness dude, it never takes a holiday.
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It could have been worse...
Forest Gump could be “running, and running, and running” across the screen
by dicksingletary on Aug 2, 2011 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Finally, I wondered how long I was going to read this thread without someone
“unleashing the fucking dragon” if you will.
My team is on the floor. -Coach Norman Dale
by Ditkavsworld on Aug 3, 2011 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Alright already...
The whole free agent thing has been out-of-control, and I would love to see the Bears shore up their O-Line and Secondary. But I’m in the middle of a serious ADHD moment, and I’m done with free agency.
I’d like to see some serious updates on player performance at camp. How about an open thread discussion about the players we DO have? That way those of us who go to camp can give some observations (I’ll be there on 8/17, I think) – and maybe even post some images!
Find out what the other team wants to do. Then take it away from them.
-George Halas
Know what's been out of control?
This horribly cramped-in offseason with everything happening simultaneously.
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by Steven Schweickert on Aug 3, 2011 7:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Lofa would be an interesting fit for us...
I was really hoping we’d make a play for Manny Lawson, but the Bengals signed him.
Either way, we need to add a veteran LB… our depth is the worst it’s been in a very long time at the position. We also need to add a veteran to our secondary, and there are some safeties on the market.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
Second round pick for osi!
JA’s drafting isn’t that great anyways..what do you guys think?
Bear Down!!!
by BearBratt on Aug 2, 2011 11:35 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Injury concerns. Sounds like a player Jerry would jump at, in other words.
Just Dave (on possible new OL signings): JaMarcus Russell. He's been standing in front of better quarterbacks his entire career.
Injury concerns?
He played 16 games each of the last three seasons, and never less than 11.
He missed the whole of 2008 with a knee injury.
From Rotoworld: “Several members of the Ravens front office are urging GM Ozzie Newsome to pull the trigger, but he’s reportedly concerned about Umenyiora’s history of hip and knee injuries.”
I don’t know, perhaps he’s wrong.
Just Dave (on possible new OL signings): JaMarcus Russell. He's been standing in front of better quarterbacks his entire career.
I didn't notice the one year gap when I checked out his stats.
Either way, he’s played 32 games the last two years with 19 sacks(12 last year). I guess there’s a slight risk but he’s been good since the injury.
Urlacher missed all of 2009 with a wrist injury.
Is that considered an injury problem now?
Knees aren't Wrists.
But then again, his back issues aren’t good either.
Five foot three seems to thrive on his misery...
Quite. I’ve torn a muscle in each of my shoulders playing rugby. Each time it healed up. Tore a hamstring a few years ago and, because it gets a lot more use and is under a lot more pressure, have re-torn it 4 times since and now walk with a limp. After nearly 24 years of rugby and then martial arts, my days of active pursuits are almost certainly over because even trying to go running is too much of a risk. I can still do stuff with my arms.
Knees aren’t wrists.
Just Dave (on possible new OL signings): JaMarcus Russell. He's been standing in front of better quarterbacks his entire career.
F that... you gotta sign him to a new deal.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
yea JA might be everything...
but passing on a good DE he is NOT. Actually passing on any DE he is NOT
If Olsen is worth a 3rd, Osi has gotta be worth a second.
New deal and all.
I say no
I like our D-line a lot. We have a lot of talented young guys that could very well turn out to be high-impact players. Let’s see what we have there first. Also, our team is rather old, mainly because we traded away our 1st and 2nd round picks from 2009 and 2010. I think we should be very hesitant to trade away anymore draft picks.
Pat Riley is the devil.
Dropped to a second rounder.
Just Dave (on possible new OL signings): JaMarcus Russell. He's been standing in front of better quarterbacks his entire career.
With needing a veteran CB
I don’t see how we can pass up on Asante Samuel, yea maybe his best years might have been left in New England, but he still tied for 2nd in interceptions last year… give him a shot, wouldn’t mind seeing him opposite Peanut in the navy and orange!!!
Also, since Aromashadu left and Hester cut his off… I think we might have the lowest number of players with dreads in the league.. We already got Barber, so Asante, lets sign him… what the hell!!!
Terrible, terrible tackling corner – one of our X & O guys can probably pull up the website which rates him as the worst tackler by quite some way of all DBs in the past 3 seasons. He jumps routes well I believe, but our scheme needs guys who can tackle.
Just Dave (on possible new OL signings): JaMarcus Russell. He's been standing in front of better quarterbacks his entire career.
Ask and you shall receive....
Sameuls ranks 96th against the run of 100 CBs who played at least 25% of snaps for their team last year. He ranks 8th in that same group in coverage.
Quarterbacks have a absolutely horrible 31.7 rating when throwing his way, and the percentage of targets thrown his way that were completed was 7th best in the league (46.3%) and he also allowed only 7.4 yards per reception against him, also a league best……..but…..
He missed 10 tackles, which is the tenth most in the league among corners. Note that he missed 10 tackles and only made 24 solo tackles and 26 total., which is the worst tackles to miss ratio of any of the 100 corners listed.
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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 3, 2011 7:32 AM CDT up reply actions
Off topic
But from everything I’ve seen an read floating around the mighty interwebs it’s quickly looking like Chris Conte is gonna be a stud! Between his own reps he’s been lining up behind the 1st an 3rd teams an mimicking plays 15yards back.. Kids got heart if nothing else.
IMHO Conte will be the hidden gem of the entire draft. Thought that once I started watching videos/hearing reports about him following the draft an I’m pretty excited about what he’s done in camp so far. Thoughts?
by edenburnz on Aug 3, 2011 12:44 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
we said the same thing about al afalave or w.e his name was
I say we wait and see and let this kid develop and not have too high expectation
I thought that guy was a flop from day one
But I know what ya mean, life’s thought me to never get hopes up over something until ten mins after it’s done but gotta admit I really like what I’ve seen outta this guy so far. An if even Moon is gonna give him praise ya know it’s gotta be something cuz that guys as negative as a number south of zero! Lol
time will tell but for now I’ve got hope
by edenburnz on Aug 3, 2011 12:56 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Heard yesterday on ESPN 1000
Dickerson saying they Bears will probably sign another OL, probably at the end of the week. Apparently C. Williams is sucking it up big time at LG.
by boondock_saint812 on Aug 3, 2011 8:15 AM CDT reply actions
ya everything on twitter made it sound like he
got blown up more than a couple times
"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10
If they read WCG they’d already know that he sucks
Fix the Offensive Line
by touchdown bears on Aug 3, 2011 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Is Blalock still available?
And how much difference would having a good left guard make if Webb doesn’t cut it at left tackle?
Blaylock
Resigned with falcons. Most of the top prospects are staying home…
by Bears Fan? on Aug 3, 2011 9:45 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I wonder who the Bears will target
Stacy Andrews? Brian Waters? Any former Jag O-Lineman?
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Aug 3, 2011 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Um..no
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Aug 3, 2011 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions
No need for explination...
No me gusta
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Aug 3, 2011 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
that face cracks me up every time
"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10
In my opinion, the best guards still available are:
Nick Cole – PHI (The best of the rest now)
Leonard Davis – DAL (old, but better than what we have now..)
MIke Gibson – SEA (not a probowler, but can be solid – Young enough to learn a few tricks)
Quinn Ojinnaka – NE (NE hava a good Oline, and I was affraid of his pic on nfl.com..)
Reggie Wells – PHI (Started allgames in 2009 for the Cardinals. They had a heel of a OL that year.)
"Hey Jerry! I can play Guard! Call me!" - Claudio
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Illustration & Design
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by Claudio Oliveira on Aug 3, 2011 12:34 PM CDT reply actions
Reggie Wells would be a decent player
How come he was a back-up in Philly?
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Aug 3, 2011 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Forgot one ..... Brian Waters .
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Aug 3, 2011 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe some injury, I dont know..
But he had one TD – 2007
"Hey Jerry! I can play Guard! Call me!" - Claudio
Claudio "Coscobeu"
Illustration & Design
http://jucos.daportfolio.com
by Claudio Oliveira on Aug 3, 2011 1:11 PM CDT reply actions
That could be Mike Tice's super secret play...
The Fumblerooski!
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Aug 3, 2011 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
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