Sign-Trade-Release: Chicago Bears' Special Teams Aces
by David Taylor on Sep 14, 2011 9:25 AM CDT
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Rules: The object of this game is simple. I'll provide you with a mixture of three past or present Chicago Bears. You'll decide which one of these players (in their prime) you would sign, which one you would trade, and which one you would release.*
Jump with me to see a few of each candidate's credentials.
| Robbie Gould (#09) | Devin Hester (#23) | Patrick Mannelly (#65) |
| NFL: 2005-Present | NFL: 2006-Present | NFL: 1998-Present |
| Chicago: 2005-Present | Chicago: 2006-Present | Chicago: 1998-Present |
| FG: 162 of 189 / Longest 54 yds | KR: 116 att / 2,777 yds / 4TD | 206 Gms / Longest Tenured Bear |
| PAT: 211 of 212 | PR: 179 att / 2,214 yds / 10TD | Video |
| 1x Pro Bowl 1x All Pro 4th most acc FG Kicker in NFL History |
3x Pro Bowl 3x All Pro Most KR/PR TDs in NFL History |
Once snapped a watermelon through a cheerio from 50 yds away, at night, in a hurricane |
*You must sign one, trade one and release one.
Use the comments section to tells us your selections, and the reasonings behind them.
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First I would release that Hester chump. He’s not a good fit for your team. Now the Saints on the other hand would be a perfect fit for him. Do your self a favor and just let us have him.
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...
Um?
No.
;)
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by Steven Schweickert on Sep 14, 2011 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions
oh hell no
Whenever Mike Ditka boards an aircraft, it changes its call sign to Bear Force One.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Sep 14, 2011 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Yea, not happening
Y’all certainly could use all the firepower Brees can get to beat us since he doesn’t have a running game and a D to back him up…
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Sep 14, 2011 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions
I have faith that the running game will get up to speed.(hopefully this sunday) Our D does scare me.
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Sproles is a good scat back
Problem is, if you try running sideline to sideline against us, you’ll get dropped for negative yardage. I’m not sure if Ingram is able to take the next step yet, although y’all can see why we parted ways with Kreutz lol.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Sep 14, 2011 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Problem is, if you try running sideline to sideline against us, you’ll get dropped for negative yardage.
Everyone knows this about Da Bears. Don’t forget we have Pierre Thomas. At the moment he may very well be our best back.
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And we'll drop 'em just like the rest.... ;)
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Sep 14, 2011 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I tried to do this...but when I tried to release Mannelly my computer did this
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by ThorCo on Sep 14, 2011 9:34 AM CDT reply actions 5 recs
outstanding
Whenever Mike Ditka boards an aircraft, it changes its call sign to Bear Force One.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Sep 14, 2011 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions
LOL REC!
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by Chitownproduct on Sep 14, 2011 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Sign Hester
and do whatever with Gould and Mannelly. I mean, what can you get in return for a kicker, or long snapper for that matter. I guess, trade Gould for a third rounder maybe, and thanks for the years of service, but so long Pat.
Honestly
you could probably get a 6th or 7th rounder for a good long snapper…I think trades like that have happened before
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Sign: Mannelly. Otherwise, my head will be replaced by a snapped football.
Trade: Hester. Should fetch a hell of a return.
Release: Gould.
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by Steven Schweickert on Sep 14, 2011 9:39 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
i would
trade hester first. especially after 2007, when his trade value was huge and he didn’t get a big check from the bears. probably could fetch a 1st round or (more importantly) a quality OL and something else too.
sign gould. consistent kickers in cold weather isn’t as common as, say, decent long snappers.
which of course means drop mannelly like a bad habit. he has been nothing but a rock of consistency, but given that most long snappers boo-boo maybe 1-3 times in their careers…well i’ll take my chances.
Boy, I sure hope this is the mess hall....how's it goin' Eisenhower?
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Well...
Trade Hester. He has the most trade value, and the Bears still have some good kick returners on the roster.
Sign Gould. The man is clutch.
Release Mannelly. It was nice knowing you guys. I’ll have a football flying through my chest soon.
by Digs D-League on Sep 14, 2011 10:21 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs
you'll be missed...
Whenever Mike Ditka boards an aircraft, it changes its call sign to Bear Force One.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Sep 14, 2011 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Well I think this little stunt will cost you another follower sir. Good Day.
I SAID GOOD DAY!
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by Ditkavsworld on Sep 14, 2011 10:26 AM CDT reply actions 4 recs
ahahaha
Boy, I sure hope this is the mess hall....how's it goin' Eisenhower?
by reefermadness3 on Sep 14, 2011 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
I snickered.
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by Steven Schweickert on Sep 14, 2011 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions
This must be how Maverick felt when he lost Goose.
We’ll always have “Great Balls of Fire” though. I’ll miss ya, Wingman.
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by David Taylor on Sep 14, 2011 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, there goes your hype man...
What now?
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by Steven Schweickert on Sep 14, 2011 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions
He'll be back.
The always come back.
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by David Taylor on Sep 14, 2011 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions
But Stephen King Told Me
Sometimes They Come Back
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by Ditkavsworld on Sep 14, 2011 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I think you're just projecting you're anger at me
because you’re disappointed in yourself for wanting to release your man crush.
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by David Taylor on Sep 14, 2011 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Did you not hear me...
I said Good day.
My team is on the floor. -Coach Norman Dale
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 15, 2011 5:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Guess its my time to shine...!
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Sep 14, 2011 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Resumes can be sent to my email.
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by David Taylor on Sep 15, 2011 7:28 AM CDT up reply actions
You won't be happy with his work.
Steven Hawking was paralysed after Mr. T pitied him so hard he was hurled through the air and crashed into an orphanage, killing 50.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 15, 2011 9:25 AM CDT up reply actions
I said Good day.
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by David Taylor on Sep 15, 2011 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Steven Hawking was paralysed after Mr. T pitied him so hard he was hurled through the air and crashed into an orphanage, killing 50.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 15, 2011 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Closet Viking fan.
My team is on the floor. -Coach Norman Dale
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 14, 2011 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey.
You’re not supposed to insult your fellow site members.
Took the 'G' out your waffle, all you got left is your Ego.
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He had it coming.
He’s a big boy he can take it. At least I didn’t post the pic of him hugging Dilfer.
My team is on the floor. -Coach Norman Dale
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 14, 2011 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
I would be if I wasn’t banned there already..
Hoping that DitkasWorld doesn't get thrown out of the SuperDome this weekend! Although that would help him crack 8,000 posts!!!
LMAO
Nice sig, f*cker.
Steven Hawking was paralysed after Mr. T pitied him so hard he was hurled through the air and crashed into an orphanage, killing 50.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 15, 2011 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
PS it's Ditkavsworld not DitkasWorld
although if that were a TV show it’d be the highest rated show ever…
Steven Hawking was paralysed after Mr. T pitied him so hard he was hurled through the air and crashed into an orphanage, killing 50.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 16, 2011 8:39 AM CDT up reply actions
My apologies King
the err has been corrected..now bring home a M$%# F#$%&* victory like I did last week!!
Hoping that DitkavsWorld doesn't get thrown out of the SuperDome this weekend! Although that would help him crack 8,000 posts!!!
Sir consider me on it like a fat kid on a cupcake.
Steven Hawking was paralysed after Mr. T pitied him so hard he was hurled through the air and crashed into an orphanage, killing 50.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 16, 2011 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions
I will just say..
I would sign one of them..but I refuse to answer who due to fear of a football flying out of nowhere, killing me on the spot.
by Pretender85 on Sep 14, 2011 10:33 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I thought the MLB one was messed up
This is just wrong!
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by Chitownproduct on Sep 14, 2011 11:01 AM CDT reply actions
If it were easy.
We’d be Lion’s fans.
*I have no idea what this comment means, but it sounded funny in my head.
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by David Taylor on Sep 14, 2011 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
What's ironic about this post
Is that we have 3 of the best all-time at their positions on ST. Hester’s the greatest returner. Mannelly is arguably the greatest snapper, and Gould statistically is one of the greatest kickers ever. Talk about an underrated aspect of the team…WOW!
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Oh and Maynard in his prime
was one of the greatest punters ever too.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
great with the direction punting and pinning it inside the 20
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He’s also the reason we perennially see guys like Corey Graham, Brian Iwuh, Rashied Davis, Garrett Wolfe, Tim Shaw, Bendan Ayenbadejo labeled as “best in the game” special team’ers.
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by David Taylor on Sep 14, 2011 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions
This one hurt my head.
Sign Mannelly (I fear retribution).
Trade Hester (Preferably for Larry Fitzgerald… people in Arizona like Hester? Right?)
Release Gould… Ouch.
Five foot three seems to thrive on his misery...
Rec'd
And Green
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Sep 14, 2011 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
sign all three
I reject your reality and substitute my own
by northernsails on Sep 14, 2011 12:20 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
What’s the joke with Mannelly? If you are afraid to answer the question just wink.
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Patrick Mannelly is the greatest long snapper ever.
He even once longsnapped through the window of a moving car.
Took the 'G' out your waffle, all you got left is your Ego.
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Here
Took the 'G' out your waffle, all you got left is your Ego.
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That video is in his stats.
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by David Taylor on Sep 14, 2011 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
It's funny
because you think I read the posts.
Took the 'G' out your waffle, all you got left is your Ego.
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No, I can tell from your own post.
That you don’t read them.
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by David Taylor on Sep 14, 2011 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Simple
He’s essentially the Chuck Norris of the Bears..except instead of roundhouse kicking, it involves footballs snapped from ridiculously far distances killing people instantly.
by Pretender85 on Sep 14, 2011 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Pat Mannelly is essentially our present-day version of Chuck Norris, so to speak.
Regarding his consistency as a long snapper, his long-snapping trick videos, et cetera.
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by Steven Schweickert on Sep 14, 2011 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
nice to see someone else self-promotes on occasion!
That was a great post btw
Whenever Mike Ditka boards an aircraft, it changes its call sign to Bear Force One.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Sep 14, 2011 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, but not all of us fall all over ourselves to self-promote.
I’m sure you have a comment you’re only too willing to link to, written by yourself, to disprove this?
:)
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by Steven Schweickert on Sep 14, 2011 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Me?
I have no idea what you are talking about.
And have I mentioned I’m on Twitter now?
Whenever Mike Ditka boards an aircraft, it changes its call sign to Bear Force One.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Sep 14, 2011 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's not let Wiltfonged
devolve into something else….
Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.
Don't hate the player
… hate the game…
Whenever Mike Ditka boards an aircraft, it changes its call sign to Bear Force One.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Sep 15, 2011 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Wiltfonged!
Steven Hawking was paralysed after Mr. T pitied him so hard he was hurled through the air and crashed into an orphanage, killing 50.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 15, 2011 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Well played
Whenever Mike Ditka boards an aircraft, it changes its call sign to Bear Force One.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Sep 16, 2011 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
I thank you.
Steven Hawking was paralysed after Mr. T pitied him so hard he was hurled through the air and crashed into an orphanage, killing 50.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 16, 2011 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions
Thanks everybody! That dude is deadly accurate. No wonder so many people are afraid to let him go.
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Also as I alluded to in my link...
We saw what happened when we had to play Dez Clark as longsnapper when Pat-Man was injured.
Not. Pretty.
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by Steven Schweickert on Sep 14, 2011 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I read it. You guys are lucky to have these three on your team. I dont think this would be a hard one for us over at CSC.
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you should check out some of the other ones that we've run.
Especially the MLB and DE posts.
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by David Taylor on Sep 14, 2011 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Will do. I dont know how any of you made a decision on the MLB post. I’m checking it out right now.
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And I left out Bill George.
He was simply amazing.
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by David Taylor on Sep 14, 2011 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Only took him two tries to get it right.
Really, that’s pretty darn good for a guy whose basically never done it before.
PATMAN FOR PREZ!!!
I'll play...
Sign Mannelly (please make sure he knows I said that. Please?)
Trade Hester for a box of footballs for Mannelly to digest
Release Gould and let Mannelly snap to himself and he can kick the FG’s.
i almost feel brave
and nearly alone in saying drop supersnapper.
Boy, I sure hope this is the mess hall....how's it goin' Eisenhower?
I'd drop him too.
And I’d trade Hester. He nets the most value. While Gould’s leg (who is already the 4th most accurate kicker in NFL history) is getting stronger and (if possible) more accurate.
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by David Taylor on Sep 14, 2011 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Sign: Mannely – I live around 4000 miles away from Chicago. He could snap the ball from Soldier Field, gap the opening in my window and hit me in the head. Right in the spot I’ve cut myself last week.
Trade: Hester – Hester around 2007 would be worth a first round pick and a third, when it was still in the open if he could become a new Larry Fitzgerald.
Release: Gould – It’s not like we don’t owe him a lot for all the good that came to us last season, but he’s perhaps the easier to replace of those three. However, he still has room for improvement – kickoffs from the 35 yards or not, In the first game he kicked one beyond the endzone, so…
" Once snapped a watermelon through a cheerio from 50 yds away, at night, in a hurricane "
You have to sign anyone that is that good.
Trade Hester, because he has the highest trade value
Release Gould (and re-sign him later)
Can we get Angelo's 1st round pick for him?
And then the fans select the first rounder.
Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.
A trade to Carolina would be like sending him to our minor leage team for a bit
It may take a year or so but he will be back..
You mean Denver.
Chico’s never gonna do anything to help out Lovie. Never. Not after what Lovie did to him after 2006…
John Fox now resides in Denver. I get the feeling that a new Bears/Broncos pipeline will be opening soon…
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