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"...where we help mask the pain."

Licht back for his second interview Mayer: Patriots director of pro personnel Jason Licht, one of two finalists for the Bears general manager position, returned to Halas Hall Thursday for a second interview. One-on-One: Dick Stanfel

Bears’ general manager will have hands full Potash: Hiring a general manager in the middle of the evaluation period for the draft and free agency puts the Bears in catch-up mode. Video: Moon on Bears GM search

Emery Focuses On Talent In Later Draft Rounds WSCR: Nick Wright of 610 sports in Kansas City joined The McNeil and Spiegel Show to break discuss candidate Phil Emery, the director of college scouting for the Chiefs.

WCG is on Twitter: Add your wood to our tree.

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Bears' GM search reveals intentions for role Seifert: The Bears are expected to complete their second round of general manager interviews Friday, barely beating the scheduled melting of your local glacier.

Bears 'coaching tree' is growing Moon: Schiano broke into the NFL in 1996 as a defensive assistant and finished as Dave Wannstedt’s defensive-backs coach.

Big Decision: Bears and Kellen Davis Seifert: The TE scored touchdowns on five of his 18 receptions last season and his 6-foot-7 build makes him a potential downfield mismatch for linebackers.

Video: Forte from the Pro Bowl Matt Forte discusses his health and contract situation from the Pro Bowl.

Miller: Common sense needed in Toradol discussion CSN's Jim Miller knows the effects of Toradol first hand, having taken the shot to combat injuries during his playing days. So, what does he think of Brian Urlacher's recent comments on its use? Bowen On Toradol: ‘Masks A Lot Of Pain’

Expect delivery of your Billy Cundiff jersey to go wide left MJD: Not even the Ravens very own website can stop from poking Cundiff with a sharp stick.

The Press: Most intriguing Super Bowl storylines Video: SI.com's Damon Hack, Chris Mannix, Richard Deitsch and Maggie Gray talk about which storylines they're most interested in heading into the Super Bowl.

Harrison Smith turning some heads at Senior Bowl McClure: Notre Dame defensive back might be a good fit for the Bears as he can play both safety spots.

Vikings open to trading No. 3 pick The Vikings haven't discouraged talk of trading their No. 3 overall pick at this year's draft. Could the Bears be interested in trading up? Moon takes a look.

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I find it funny, the whole GM catch up situation.

Ive read on many articles that buisness has been carried on through Ruskell and scouts. But whats difficult to swallow is that these guys are scouting players that the new GM might have a different opinion on. And who knows which scouts will stay or go. We need to hire this GM soon so we can make it all happen.

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

by fortefan09 on Jan 27, 2012 7:59 AM CST reply actions  

Ted Phillips is too busy right now

he’s still trying to figure out how to use the slingshot in his Angry Birds game.

by Gaak on Jan 27, 2012 10:33 AM CST up reply actions  

It'll happen the day after the SB.

On the other hand, I’ve read the same thing, and unless the GM is going to wreck the college scout staff to start… he’s going to have a decent place to start regardless of what’s going on.

Five foot three seems to thrive on his misery...

by awfullyquiet on Jan 27, 2012 10:58 AM CST up reply actions  

Billy Cundiff - they guy you can rely on when you need next Sunday off.

Being a meatball not only makes me delicious, but it also makes me all warm inside.

by Suffering from Chicago Sports on Jan 27, 2012 7:59 AM CST reply actions  

Harrisson Smith?

Oh, look, it’s the Safety Dance again. Bring back the Honey Bears to do it once Lovie starts a different pair of safeties on each game.

I think we can still use both Kellen Davis and Spaeth. They were both ok in a playbook that used them as lineman, so of all offensive needs, TE is the one that can wait to see how it works out.

Poor Cundiff. What pisses me off with these situations, it’s when the team wins with a FG, it was a “team effort”, if the team loses with a miss, it was the “******g kicker”. I’m not saying it wasn’t a bad miss – because it was – but piling on the guy seems whitewashing the bland offense and playcalling the Ravens have going on. It’s not like the Pats still have a dominant D, they’re just good enough to keep up.

A stretch to make from a couple of phrases, but Forte seems OK with being franchised, and then get the new contract as the next season develops.

Moving up to #3 would cost a lot (swap firsts, a third and a fifth?), but would put us in pole position for Blackmon or Kalill, considering the Rams desperately needs one of them.

by lmfsilva on Jan 27, 2012 8:42 AM CST reply actions  

That's too far and too rich

"I'm sore and I'm pissed off. I'm a baller. I want to feel the leather. I love thumb wars. 6-8 weeks? 6. follow me for healing, Jay Cutler does" - Jaysthumb twitter acct

by propheteer on Jan 27, 2012 10:29 AM CST up reply actions  

He's great.

BUT… we don’t come anywhere close to what we’d need to get up to 3. It’d be this years first and next years + this years second to come that close. it’d have to be a trade ala cleveland-falcons this year… and I don’t think it’s going to happen.

Five foot three seems to thrive on his misery...

by awfullyquiet on Jan 27, 2012 11:11 AM CST up reply actions  

Surprise, Surpise.....

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#Bears offered passing game coordinator/QB coach job to Greg Olson & he turned them down in choosing #Jaguars trib.in/AaF6JE
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by David in Maine on Jan 27, 2012 9:25 AM CST reply actions  

this is why I'm a believer

if you’re going to clean house, you have to get rid of everyone…not just the GM, now nobody will be willing to come here for a year

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to be as bad a WCG Contributor as you are an announcer/authority on anything. Peace be with you. " (JoetheBoss)

by ThorCo on Jan 27, 2012 9:52 AM CST up reply actions  

somebody not afraid to take a chance

and seize the opportunity of a chance to move up.

by TR MacReady on Jan 27, 2012 11:21 AM CST up reply actions  

Can't if the team they work for doesn't allow them to interview

Packers last year, Titans this year

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by ThorCo on Jan 27, 2012 11:30 AM CST up reply actions  

Of course it is.

The Bears follow the rules.

Five foot three seems to thrive on his misery...

by awfullyquiet on Jan 27, 2012 12:20 PM CST up reply actions  

I disagree.

For exactly the reason TR said, there’s going to be people who understand that this is a stepping stone. It’s a high risk/high reward position and if you don’t think FO people understand that, you’re fooling yourself.

Five foot three seems to thrive on his misery...

by awfullyquiet on Jan 27, 2012 12:20 PM CST up reply actions  

The reason he took their offer ....

…. is because the Jaguars gave him the assistant head coach title and a longer contract . So really more money and a longer deal not the folks he was gonna be workin with is why he turned us down . LINK TO ENTIRE ARTICLE

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

by MidWayMonster54 on Jan 27, 2012 11:44 AM CST up reply actions  

Its a pretty simple decision, too, in my opinion.

"With all due respect, and I mean with ALL due respect...that idea ain't worth a velvet paintin' of a whale and a dolphin gettin' it on."

by CurtisEnisFan on Jan 27, 2012 11:50 AM CST up reply actions  

stop making sense

When Mike Ditka calculates pi it's decimal representation ends.

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jan 27, 2012 12:26 PM CST up reply actions  

It's hard in this world.

Five foot three seems to thrive on his misery...

by awfullyquiet on Jan 27, 2012 12:51 PM CST up reply actions  

I am sure that was the only consideration whistling through Olson's head when he made up his mind.

. "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental."
--Doug Plank

by ed_brown on Jan 27, 2012 10:13 AM CST reply actions  

Pretty sure he turned down the gig

because of our fan base…

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

by Just Dave on Jan 27, 2012 10:22 AM CST up reply actions  

Can play both safety positions

just like every other safety in the league. whoop-de-doo.
The last time ther was a clears distinction b/w FS and SS, Kellen Winslow Sr. was catching passes over the lot of ’em.
Seriously, give the safeties we have a fighting chance instead of drafting one every single year.
(Though, if Mr. Smith can play CB too, we may have something…)

by BOBdaBEAR on Jan 27, 2012 10:27 AM CST reply actions  

Will Harrison force the Bears to trade down?

Unless the 2nd or 3rd rated OT is available at 19, I’d seriously consider getting an extra pick in order to stock pile prospects.

I do like Floyd’s measurables, but not his off the field behavior.

"I'm sore and I'm pissed off. I'm a baller. I want to feel the leather. I love thumb wars. 6-8 weeks? 6. follow me for healing, Jay Cutler does" - Jaysthumb twitter acct

by propheteer on Jan 27, 2012 10:28 AM CST reply actions  

I agree with ya on Floyd

though I’m pretty sure a quick chat with 54 would go a long way…

by BOBdaBEAR on Jan 27, 2012 10:29 AM CST up reply actions  

Kind of reminds me of David Terrel

Not good.

"I'm sore and I'm pissed off. I'm a baller. I want to feel the leather. I love thumb wars. 6-8 weeks? 6. follow me for healing, Jay Cutler does" - Jaysthumb twitter acct

by propheteer on Jan 27, 2012 10:40 AM CST up reply actions  

They were all drinking related offenses (a dui, a driving on a suspended license, and maybe another small infraction)l.

Come on, guys. David Terrel comparisons? He was a kid who got caught partying once or twice (which is generally a case of wrong place wrong time) and then one large mistake with drinking and driving.

Who here, regardless of whether they were given a citation for it (because remember, these are municipal citations…NOT criminal charges) has NOT put himself in a situation for which he could have been given a citation?

"With all due respect, and I mean with ALL due respect...that idea ain't worth a velvet paintin' of a whale and a dolphin gettin' it on."

by CurtisEnisFan on Jan 27, 2012 11:47 AM CST up reply actions  

I guess aside from the moral judgments, we should consider how much inspiration he will have to walk the line when money is on the table.

"With all due respect, and I mean with ALL due respect...that idea ain't worth a velvet paintin' of a whale and a dolphin gettin' it on."

by CurtisEnisFan on Jan 27, 2012 11:53 AM CST up reply actions  

though I’m pretty sure a quick chat with 54 would go a long way

Just like it did with Benson, Tank Johnson, and all those friendly nods-in-passing to Sam Hurd!

When I assume, I'm not "making an ass out of u and me"... I'm actually putting u between me and an ass.

by Spongie on Jan 27, 2012 12:17 PM CST up reply actions  

just because he got DUI

doesnt make him a head case like Benson. im not gonna even comment on hurd

by TR MacReady on Jan 27, 2012 12:19 PM CST up reply actions  

These things occurred while under or around 21, in college.

If we all were judged by how we behaved in college, well, none of us would have jobs.

Your examples feature post-college, mid-career mistakes…including FELONIES. Bad examples.

"With all due respect, and I mean with ALL due respect...that idea ain't worth a velvet paintin' of a whale and a dolphin gettin' it on."

by CurtisEnisFan on Jan 27, 2012 1:01 PM CST up reply actions  

It’s the continued belief that Urlacher (and before him, Kreutz) will somehow work his “locker room magic” on any player with questionable character issues that make me wonder what Bears fans are on. It’ll crop up with any potential FA or talent in the draft who has any questions regarding their work ethic or lifestyle… “Oh, #54 will have a word.”

Well, that’ll fix everything.

When I assume, I'm not "making an ass out of u and me"... I'm actually putting u between me and an ass.

by Spongie on Jan 27, 2012 1:23 PM CST up reply actions  

Milwaukee's Best.

Five foot three seems to thrive on his misery...

by awfullyquiet on Jan 27, 2012 1:27 PM CST up reply actions  

what you are talking about

is them keeping control of the locker room not keeping tabs on guys when the leave halas hall. urlacher cant change someones life decisions. no one thought urlacher was gonna go to tanks house and make him turn in all his guns. he did not let him destroy the locker room

by TR MacReady on Jan 27, 2012 1:44 PM CST up reply actions  

What do you guys think about the Kellen Davis article and situation as a whole?

"With all due respect, and I mean with ALL due respect...that idea ain't worth a velvet paintin' of a whale and a dolphin gettin' it on."

by CurtisEnisFan on Jan 27, 2012 11:53 AM CST reply actions  

I think we attempt to sign him & if we fail .....

…. replace him via the draft or with an inexpensive FA like Jonh Carlson .

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

by MidWayMonster54 on Jan 27, 2012 11:58 AM CST up reply actions  

Carlson could be expensive...even if he is coming off an injury.

"With all due respect, and I mean with ALL due respect...that idea ain't worth a velvet paintin' of a whale and a dolphin gettin' it on."

by CurtisEnisFan on Jan 27, 2012 1:01 PM CST up reply actions  

I highly doubt it . He'll likely only get a one or two ......

….. year deal for decent money but not big money .

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

by MidWayMonster54 on Jan 27, 2012 1:03 PM CST up reply actions  

It shouldn't be too tough to sign him. Especially with, what, 30 catches?

"With all due respect, and I mean with ALL due respect...that idea ain't worth a velvet paintin' of a whale and a dolphin gettin' it on."

by CurtisEnisFan on Jan 27, 2012 1:02 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah but he said he wants to play somewhere ....

…. he’ll be more involved in the offense . That said if Tice intends to use the TE’s more maybe he could coax Davis back . Even if he does come back we still need a solid number 2 behind him .

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

by MidWayMonster54 on Jan 27, 2012 1:05 PM CST up reply actions  

Definitely enjoying the Dream Theater

even though Systematic Chaos is probably their worst album.

by corbant on Jan 27, 2012 1:41 PM CST reply actions  

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