Breaking: Mike Martz Resigns - "Philosophical Differences" Cited
by Kev H on Jan 3, 2012 1:14 PM CST
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Per Dan Pompei's twitter feed:
Mike Martz resigns from Bears over philosophical differences. Story coming soon at chicagotribune.com
Is this some kind of magical wish fulfillment day for Bears fans?
It certainly seems that way, with the ouster of Angelo, and Martz leaving. A new GM could have a much more attractive looking job than it was even just hours ago, especially depending on how much strength George McCaskey actually gives them.
Now, it could be that the "philosophical difference" was that they told him if he was getting a new contract, he was going to fundamentally change the way he calls games, but it could be that he really, really, liked the influence he had over Jerry Angelo (see: Manumaleuna, McCown)
UPDATE: Quarterbacks coach Shane Day is also out. The Bears are indeed making some very significant changes today. Stay tuned...
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Mart must have told himself to go %$@*& himself.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
by Pete Dixon on Jan 3, 2012 1:15 PM CST reply actions 12 recs
Basically this means that Lovie will be fired next year
with both Angelo and Martz gone, McCaskey will want to make his own decisions. Whoever is the new GM will want his own Head Coach next year. I have no idea who will be the new OC. I’ve always thought Jim Fassel should get a second chance. As for the new GM, it will probably be Ruskell on a one year lease. As far as who replaces Lovie, maybe Bill Cowher or Jay Gruden?
Holy Halas Hall
This is a crazy day for the Bears.
Jay Cutler is still my quarterback.
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Most importantly
How, exactly, do you resign from a contract that doesn’t really exist?
Took the 'G' out your waffle, all you got left is your Ego.
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Lol right.
Rivera got the hell out of dodge before crap hit the fan
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Do you mean by "crap hit the fan"
as in his team (Chargers) not doing as well as the Bears?
"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
did he have a few days left before the NFL league year ended?
idk how that works for teams eliminated from playoffs
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Presumably
His contract ran through the Super Bowl so he resigned, technically, before it ran out, but he really got poop-canned.
If its free, take two.
My thoughts exactly
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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jan 3, 2012 1:26 PM CST up reply actions
It's his way
of resigning his “ego” from the Bears.
"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
So happy as soon as the wife gets home from work
I’m busting out the bottle of bubbly
by jfish1219 on Jan 3, 2012 1:22 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Lol
So happy as soon as the wife gets home from work
I thought the second half of that thought was going in a different direction.
If its free, take two.
connect 4?
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Twister.
;)
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by Steven Schweickert on Jan 3, 2012 2:19 PM CST up reply actions
why did you wink at me...
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by Steven Schweickert on Jan 3, 2012 2:21 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
DUDE I DIDNT KNOW IT WAS THAT KINDA PARTY!!@
white widow?
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Wrecked:
For staying home and playing on WCG while your wife works. #America
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by Pete Dixon on Jan 3, 2012 2:20 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
DEY TOOK HIS JORB
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by ThorCo on Jan 3, 2012 2:21 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 2:23 PM CST up reply actions
as soon as i can get wanda out of the box and inflated to 35 psi
…the celebration begins. Now if only I can find a can of Cheez Whiz.
"Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and f**k the prom queen."
I'm thinking Jay didn't share Martz' vision on the offense
You're never a loser until you quit trying - MIke Ditka
Even Matt Forte?
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 1:31 PM CST up reply actions
Yup. Thank goodness for that!
Lol
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 1:41 PM CST up reply actions
It's Bill Brasky Esque
They hated the offense! And they were part of the offense! And they hated irony!
by Gatticus Finch on Jan 3, 2012 1:35 PM CST up reply actions
Wow
Guess even Martz agreed with my Fan Post from last week :D
In short, in life, as in a foot-ball game, the principle to follow is: Hit the line hard; don't foul and don't shirk, but hit the line hard!" Theodore Roosevelt
However, Norv Turner is staying at SD
shucks
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worst case
probably
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Hell, the worst case scenario was the BEST case scenario last week.
I’m practically dancing for joy at the changes in the last 48 hours.
Cacti are prickly.
by crackedcactus on Jan 3, 2012 2:11 PM CST up reply actions
My only hope (as unlikely as it may be)
is that the new OC uses a lot of the same terminology as Martz. Because when Cutler, Forte and some of the O-line is healthy, we put up good points.
Whoa
Mike Martz AND Shane Day are out. Please please please let Daryll Drake be next!!!!!!!
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 1:28 PM CST reply actions
Drake needs to be gone
Guns dont kill people. Brian Urlacher kills people.
by Bear Lovin 21 on Jan 3, 2012 1:32 PM CST up reply actions
Seriously
If he is somehow kept, I’ll be extremely irritated, to say the least…
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 1:33 PM CST up reply actions
Compared to Martz and JA?
BE HAPPY people! Two of the worst of the worst are gone right now. i’m more interested in who gets looked at for the GM position.
Lovie knows he needs a GOOD OC that will fit to scheme after Martz saying “philosophical” differances.
Cacti are prickly.
by crackedcactus on Jan 3, 2012 2:13 PM CST up reply actions
I'm still rather happy
But that idiot (Drake) needs to be gone. He is the last major piece of filth left in Halas Hall.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 2:15 PM CST up reply actions
Don't forget heir apparent to JA.
I haven’t heard him getting the axe yet.
Cacti are prickly.
by crackedcactus on Jan 3, 2012 2:24 PM CST up reply actions
I'm thinking the sole reason he is still on the staff
Is because they will let the next GM decide who stays and who leaves.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 2:32 PM CST up reply actions
Should tell him to keep his cr@p packed and desk clean then.
and to get a visitor day pass.
Cacti are prickly.
by crackedcactus on Jan 3, 2012 2:33 PM CST up reply actions
did anyone really expect Martz back?
this is not a suprise
. "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental."
--Doug Plank
Gotta wonder what the players are thinking right now
Now they need a wise OC who will come in and call plays with a similar terminology to that of the Martzfense. Will it be Mike Tice?
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 1:29 PM CST up reply actions
not assuming the fact he turned down a contract extension before the season started.
Lovie signed his without a big pay raise.
. "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental."
--Doug Plank
No
I think Tice and Spencer, the RB coach, will both stay. But I seriously hope Daryll Drake is kicked out!
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 1:30 PM CST up reply actions
I hope they're all out
Tice isn’t as good as everyone gives him credit for
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Tice needs to stay as OL coach
and improve them to, like, 26th best in the league.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
Things are getting crazy now
I hope that the change in Offensive Coordinators doesn’t mess up anything for Cutler next year. I’d hate to see him fall into an Alex Smith situation of having to learn a new offense constantly.
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Better a new offense then 5 games of 11 step death drops.
I want Cutler to be here for a LONG time, not sidelined like Austin Collie due to concussions symptoms.
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by crackedcactus on Jan 3, 2012 2:14 PM CST up reply actions
Of course
I just hope the revolving door of Coordinators doesn’t continue after whoever the new guy is
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"Philisophical Differences"
Unfortunately for Mike, the Bears philosophy has suddenly changed from “content to suck” to “lol GTFO.”
by Gatticus Finch on Jan 3, 2012 1:33 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
RU saying the new Bears GM is a LOLCat?
Jay Cutler is our quarterback, baby! Please pass the nitroglycerin tablets.
Been a GREAT YEAR so far for the Bears. LoL
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by crackedcactus on Jan 3, 2012 2:15 PM CST up reply actions
Plus we're already 1-0.
Lovie said so.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
are we the only undefeated team in 2012
to fire our GM and OC?
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Who cares.
Chargers did just get rid of AJ Smith and Turner though.
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by crackedcactus on Jan 3, 2012 2:24 PM CST up reply actions
no they didn't
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this is false
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Wrong
Matter of fact, they have released a statement to the media saying not only are they keeping both GM AJ Smith and HC Norv Turner, but they have full confidence in both of their respective abilities.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 2:36 PM CST up reply actions
Wow. I'd be pissed if I was a C fan
Smith screwed that org for years.
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by crackedcactus on Jan 3, 2012 3:01 PM CST up reply actions
Man, I am really looking forward to the draft now, with these two gone.
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Doesn't the day seem JUST a bit brighter now?
Don’t Worry, Be Happy.
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by crackedcactus on Jan 3, 2012 2:15 PM CST up reply actions
Do you think any OC's will want to come here
They had Chris Mortenson on the radio and he was saying how OC’s might be reluctant to come here b/c of a new GM and Lovie being in the hot seat next year for sure. Maybe, we could get Jeremy Bates to be the QB coach and Tice the OC
I'm thinking the Bears will be after anyone who knows even a little about the Air Coryell offense
A name to consider would be the Charger’s receivers coach.
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 1:41 PM CST up reply actions
I would like to see Bates come in at some capacity, given his track record with Cutler.
Prov 6: 21 - 22
Is Mr. Bates even available?
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by Suffering from Chicago Sports on Jan 3, 2012 1:53 PM CST up reply actions
Hasn't worked in a year
got fired from Seattle
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inspiring,,,a guy who would rather get fired in Seatle and be out of football for a year
than be OC in Chicago.
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I'm not a fan personally
not at OC at least…I mean, he got fired from Seattle…now as QB coach I’d be alright with it
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Seahawks are a cluster f*ck.
Between Mora’s incompetence and Carroll firing everybody and anybody, I wouldn’t put much stock into anything involving the Seahawks the last couple years.
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by jameslcrockett on Jan 3, 2012 2:04 PM CST up reply actions
but this is interesting
JasonLaCanfora Jason La Canfora
With Mike Martz out in CHI, as expected, OL Coach Mike Tice could gain more control of offense. Jeremy Bates available and worked w/Cutler..
I never knew or heard that
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duh wrong tweet
dipSh**
JasonLaCanfora Jason La Canfora
But when Bates chose SEA over CHI a few years back, he and Cutler had a falling out. Would have to repair some stuff there #insideslant
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Onw would have to think that Jay would have some say in the selection of the new QB coach.
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by Suffering from Chicago Sports on Jan 3, 2012 1:55 PM CST up reply actions
What the Cutler Bates falling out?
Broadcast and media brought that up a few times last season when the Bears played seattle twice….During one of the broadcast though they said they had mended fences but some in the local media mentioned that Cutler was still upset bates went to seattle…..
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guess I missed all that
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Which part?
Because people won’t shut up about Mike Tice being the OC
Took the 'G' out your waffle, all you got left is your Ego.
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I get twice the pay that way
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i wish they would
Tice is overrated
Line still sucks, but yet he’s still considered anOL guru? LOLWTF
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uh..
no Cdub and no Carimi for the year??
Hoping that Peppers does the belt dance over Rodgers crumpled on the turf
really that's your argument?
we didn’t have a 1st round bust tackle that has been playing LG , and we didn’t have our rookie RT
That’s why the line sucked?
Face it, Tice is a bust
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I personally think
aside from Chris Williams at LG, if everyone played in one position regularly they might be better, instead of Garza at C, Spencer at G, Louis at RT etc
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uh....
you are what your record says your are
isn’t that the rally call for dumping JA and Lovie
why would Tice get a pass on that.
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He is not getting a pass
but he was playing for a good portion of the season without 2 starters.
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Funny I don't feel drunk.
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by Ditkavsworld on Jan 3, 2012 1:39 PM CST via Android app reply actions
Tice
You have to assume Tice is the first choice….
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Twas the Night Before Bearmas
Twas the Night Before Bearmas, When All through the Hall
The Bear ownership was stirring, they said “fire em all!”
The pink slips were hung in the office with care
In hopes that the coaching staff soon would leave there.
Cutler and Forte were snug in their hospital beds
While visions of real linemen blocked in their heads
And mamma in her jersey, and I in my cap
Had just settled our brains for an offseason nap
When out at the Hall there arose such a clatter,
“Philosophical differences!” That’s what’s the matter.
Away from the Hall Martz flew like a flash,
Cutler said “Tell Mike, don’t let the door hit you on the ass.”
by Gatticus Finch on Jan 3, 2012 1:44 PM CST reply actions 25 recs
I might create a new profile just to rec this more
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Hahahaha
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 2:12 PM CST up reply actions
I don't see Martz doing anything "in a flash"
Well maybe a bucket of chicken
by TheMan1 on Jan 3, 2012 4:06 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
This post is making me wonder what the record is for most rec's....
Mr. T pities the fool who wonders "how much jib could a jibba jabber jabba if a jibba jabber could jibba jabbas."
I'm pretty sure its over...wait, no, I won't say it
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 4:58 PM CST up reply actions
Smart choice.
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by Steven Schweickert on Jan 3, 2012 5:20 PM CST up reply actions
I'll try to finish the rest of it when I get back from work.
I never realized how long that thing is.
by Gatticus Finch on Jan 3, 2012 5:19 PM CST up reply actions
Pompei had an interesting name in his article
Never considered Brian Billick, probably because his offenses as a HC were garbage
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huh?? As OC
that Viking offense was pretty potent in the late 90’s..
Hoping that Peppers does the belt dance over Rodgers crumpled on the turf
He said as HC of the Ravens.
He’s right, but Cutler > Dilfer.
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by jameslcrockett on Jan 3, 2012 2:06 PM CST up reply actions
they were good enough to win a Super Bowl.
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The Coach-Martz is now open!
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by Steven Schweickert on Jan 3, 2012 1:46 PM CST reply actions
Anyone see this?
dezclark88 Desmond Clark
Egos and head butting led to the departures of Jerry Angelo and Mike Martz. Not a good situation the last 2 years. Awful environment to work
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can he elaborate?
I mean head butting with whom?? What kind issues were they having? Was it with different coaching staff?
Guessing he will explain it on the radio
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Whooooaaa that is INTERESTING
If we all remember a couple years ago, Angelo distanced himself from the Martz hire, said it was Lovie’s choice not his. So maybe they have clashed for the last couple years. Don’t know why then Martz would jump ship after JA was booted, there is more to this nugget but it’s interesting.
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by Sam Householder on Jan 3, 2012 5:10 PM CST up reply actions
I feel I have to post this
one of the guys I ran track with in high school shopped this a year ago
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by ThorCo on Jan 3, 2012 1:49 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
For those clamoring for Mike Tice to be promoted to OC,
what offense would he run? He’s never called plays in his entire career, at any level.
I'm a ninja.
idk
I’d like to give him the chance, everybody has to start somewhere sometime right. I mean its not like the Eagles making their O-Line coach a DC. Tice has offensive experience, maybe he could come up with a more run heavy version of Martz offense with sprinkles of other schemes he’s worked in or around?
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I think I saw something on ESPN about a college team making their DB coach into an OC
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by touchdown bears on Jan 3, 2012 5:40 PM CST up reply actions
He has called plays
according to Sean Jensen, when he covered the Vikings. But he wasn’t named OC, don’t know what the exact situation was there.
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Scott Linehan called the plays in Minny back then.
Maybe Tice had some say in it, but he’s never run an offense.
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I understand this argument
But everyone has to start somewhere, there would never be anyone promoted at anything if everyone just dismissed it with “Well they’ve never done that before” but at some point you’ve had to be given a chance and Tice has been around the offensive side of the ball an awful long time, you’d think he could have the means to build somewhat of a decent offense.
This isn’t like “oh yeah let’s name the mail clerk our CEO” it’s just a natural promotion, like in any business. He’s got the resume.
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by Sam Householder on Jan 3, 2012 5:14 PM CST up reply actions
Philosophical Differences
As in, he doesn’t care if he ruins the Franchise QB, The Franchise differs.
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by Suffering from Chicago Sports on Jan 3, 2012 1:52 PM CST reply actions
hopfuly the new oc can max what abilities our offense doea have while our new gm can give him actual pieces through the draft and fa. we have a decent core offensively. qb and rb are good. o line despite there growing pains most of the line did improve. a year of game exp will go a long way into next season. the receiving core needs help but eral Bennett is a soild number 2 knox assuming he well enough to play and hester offer great speed and big play ability. we need to add pieces but i like that there making changes. im all for an offensive overhaul
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I'd just like to throw this out there...
Pep Hamilton.
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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jan 3, 2012 1:54 PM CST reply actions
lololololololol
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that is a name I haven't heard in a while
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he's the offensive coordinator at Stanford
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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jan 3, 2012 1:57 PM CST up reply actions
I saw that on the wikipeida
very interesting…but I seem to remember a lot of…um fan distaste for him
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hhhmmm....
Stanford did alright, but if we’re dipping to college ranks, how about Boise State’s OC?
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by crackedcactus on Jan 3, 2012 2:17 PM CST up reply actions
I'd rather have their turf
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If we're doing wholesale changes....
Why Not?
We could put a DayGlo Orange field in.
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by crackedcactus on Jan 3, 2012 2:23 PM CST up reply actions
I'll throw another one out there
John Shoop.
He’s been calling plays at UNC the last couple years, their offense was pretty good.
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by Sam Householder on Jan 3, 2012 5:15 PM CST up reply actions
lol
When Mike Ditka calculates pi it's decimal representation ends.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jan 4, 2012 8:58 AM CST up reply actions
Good
Martz was a terrible fit from the beginning.
by tomas21 on Jan 3, 2012 1:56 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
from what I am hearing
apparently no experience
In a word
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this
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Meanwhile, Cutler is kicking Kristin Cavallari's ass at Monopoly
http://twitter.com/#!/JayCutler6/status/153991716179947520
I'm guessing there's not a lot of deep philosphical discussion between those two.
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After all the shots he took the past few years
We should just be happy he managed to win.
by Gatticus Finch on Jan 3, 2012 2:16 PM CST up reply actions
True that.
But he probably still deserves a pretty steep Monopoly handicap against KC.
Whatever. As long as he’s happy and she doesn’t Yoko out on us.
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hey man i'm 12 shots into my day
and i’m still truckin
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Does there really need to be?
I wouldn’t exactly be trying to discuss Moral Philosophy with her anyway.
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by crackedcactus on Jan 3, 2012 2:18 PM CST up reply actions
solid
rather have someone from the Packers or Ravens but as a third choice I’d be okay with him
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If this organization is looking for someone to have an immediate impact
Then Bill Polian is the best answer. The guy has a grand total of 6 Super Bowl teams on his resume. Everywhere he has gone (Buffalo, Carolina, and Indy) he has built Super Bowl contending teams, including the Bills team that reached 4 consecutive Super Bowls.
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Can't believe they let him go after a decade of 10-12 win seasons, and one putrid year.
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Madness? THIS IS DA BEARS
Sorry. Had to say it.
I am not sure that firing Martz was the smartest idea unless they’re going to keep a form of Martzfense in place. Tearing down the whole offensive philosophy AGAIN is just going to waste 2012. Mike Tice at least has offensive play-calling experience so he’s at least a possibility. Plus I have a suspicion he was calling some plays in the last year in Chicago, I remember him and Jay Cutler talking to each other and (apparently) to McCown in a brief shot during the Vikings game.
It remains to be seen who could replace Tice. It’d be a Bears fan’s dream if it was Kreutz, I think he could potentially be a great coach.
As for the GM, I’d rather steal the Packers guy over Polian. The fact that Polian would entrust so many responsibilities to an incompetent silver-spoon son is a colossal red flag.
I really don't want to see the start of 2012
with 11 step drops AGAIN, and take over 4 games to find out how to run the ball. If it happened again this year, and the year prior then why WOULDN’T it happen NEXT year?
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by crackedcactus on Jan 3, 2012 2:21 PM CST up reply actions
MIKE TICE DOESNT HAVE PLAY CALLING EXPERIENCE
PEOPLE…stop saying that…jeez
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Actually
Sean Jensen stated this morning on twitter that Tice did call plays in minny back he was HC there…..Not all the time but he did call plays and come up with offensive schemes……
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I heard John Schoop is on his way in for a visit..
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I hope this is a joke
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 2:09 PM CST up reply actions
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this^
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Damn, too bad Wannstedt is off the market
We could have a real brain trust forming
by Gatticus Finch on Jan 3, 2012 2:10 PM CST up reply actions
STFU.
That man deserves to be the pooper scooper at the Rose Parade.
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by crackedcactus on Jan 3, 2012 2:22 PM CST up reply actions
Beautiful mental image
ESPNChiBears Dickerson and Wright
Bears say Ted Phillips will be speaking at podium. George McCaskey will also be available in some fashion. JD
George chilling with a cigar and a smirk…
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I was thinking more of a long-handled scythe
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Okay with all these moves
but we can really hit a home run if we trade up and get Justin Blackmon.
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if we hadn't won
we may not have had to
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Uhhh he definitely solidified a top 5 spot after last night
that dude is LEGIT
if he makes it out of the top 3 id be surprised
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usually WR don't go high though
most of the time it seems WR are drafted around the 10th spot and farther down…which would give us a shot at a top WR prospect had we lost
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AJ Green
Megatron
wr go top 5 all the time bro
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The ""Great Ones" do, but so do the huge busts
but check this out
from 2005-2009
(lifted from Mocking the Draft).
A lot of “solid guys” go after the 10th, and upon further review, after the 19th too… so maybe there’s hope
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thats only 05-09
they did another article from 00-04, but I didn’t link that one, only a few guys are still in the NFL from then
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Aha
That post was a little tongue in cheek (mine) . Terrell was awful, but I think there’s a bit of variability no matter what position you’d look at. Busts happen…a lot… particularly at the skill positions
it just seems with WR
especially in the 00-04 article that more busts happen above the 10th pick for WR than not
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what about QB or RB
Ryan Leaf? Alex Smith? etc
RB I can’t think of a big time RB bust off the top of my head, other than Enis.. (Ugh) but later on, Cedric , apparently the Bears suck at picking high.. ha
Alex Smith was pretty solid this season
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Yeah you're right
Only took 7 seasons though.
Jay Cutler is still my quarterback.
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by Sam Householder on Jan 3, 2012 5:22 PM CST up reply actions
Late bloomer
maybe he finished puberty and his hands grew
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doesn't matter bro
U said WR don’t usually go in the top 5, but in cases like Blackmon, they do
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They don't usually
more are statistically drafted later ;)
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Not when they're Justin Blackmon.
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by jameslcrockett on Jan 3, 2012 3:38 PM CST up reply actions
Ya and Crabtree wasn't supposed to fall to 10
and in 08 there were supposed to be a few first round WR’s. Draft trades happen, players fall.
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especially ones of Blackmon's quality
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Here is the other good news regarding the firing of Jerry Angelo
Teams may be far more willing to make a deal with the Bears, since Jerry Angelo embarressed everyone with his round 1 blunder this past April.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 2:16 PM CST up reply actions
Oh, excellent remembery there, ECD.
I forgot about that.
Jay Cutler is our quarterback, baby! Please pass the nitroglycerin tablets.
I suggested in another post
that we need Blackmon to committ a minor offense like parking in a handicap spot or something to make his stock slide.
Maybe we should frame him…who’s with me??
Jay Cutler is our quarterback, baby! Please pass the nitroglycerin tablets.
I like your thinking..that made me laugh
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Just think how cheap we could get a WR
If he was the mastermind of a giant drug trafficking…oh.
by Gatticus Finch on Jan 3, 2012 2:18 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
or any top-flight wide receiver who can actually catch
another year of REW, and more heads may roll!
By the way..
AUDIBLES ARE BACK!
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Only problem is
With Martz and Jerry gone…who do I irrationally hate
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Nickleback..
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by tfrabotta on Jan 3, 2012 2:18 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
There's gotta be somebody to hate out there
by Gatticus Finch on Jan 3, 2012 2:19 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Still have Hanie on the roster.
0-4 deserves some love.
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by crackedcactus on Jan 3, 2012 2:25 PM CST up reply actions
Give it two games where the offense doesn't score 25 points.
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Aaron Rodgers
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Leading the NFL in swagtangibles
And the entire GB team.
Especially Roid Boy.
Is it too much to ask for someone to tackle them by their hair if they grab a INT?
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by crackedcactus on Jan 3, 2012 2:26 PM CST up reply actions
The entire Detroit Lion fanbase
Hoping that Peppers does the belt dance over Rodgers crumpled on the turf
Screw the Lions.
After Megatron leaves via FA they will fade to irrelevance again.
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by crackedcactus on Jan 3, 2012 2:27 PM CST up reply actions
your so mean
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There's nothing irrational about hating that
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Fix the Offensive Line
by touchdown bears on Jan 3, 2012 5:48 PM CST up reply actions
Loved this by Greenberg
But regardless of next year’s record, Smith’s job security is now akin to a safety’s job security under his tenure, which is to say, tenuous at best.
Good. I've had enough of "We're happy with what we have" from him.
His press conferences drive me nuts. He’s either deliberately insulting the media and fans with his inane fiction, or he truly believes what he’s saying.
Either way, it makes me want to smack him. If there’s any way to prod him to reach just a little higher, i’d like to see it implemented.
Jay Cutler is our quarterback, baby! Please pass the nitroglycerin tablets.
He does what he's supposed to do.
Not piss off players. Not giving the media (ESPN) anything to run a controversy over. Not give away any gameplan.
I’m still not sure why people even watch them. Not a single coach holds a noteworthy presser, save for a few meltdowns
by thatballhitdeepwayback on Jan 3, 2012 2:29 PM CST up reply actions
I know theyre always full of coachspeak
but it seems a bit much to walk out of a total disaster of a game and say. “We like where we are”
As long as the players don’t buy it too, it’s OK.
Jay Cutler is our quarterback, baby! Please pass the nitroglycerin tablets.
I think the Mayans predicted this in their calendar for 2012
"Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and f**k the prom queen."
Just saw this tweet and pic
ZachZaidman Zach Zaidman
A look inside Halas Hall, where Ted Phillips will address media at 4 PM CT yfrog.com/h3ff4hpj
We don’t even have a room in Halas Hall with Bears Wallpaper for conferences…for crying out loud do they rent out the room?
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I've been in a lot of press rooms in my day
They all look like that. I assume so it can easily be changed with new sponsors and/or logo changes.
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by Sam Householder on Jan 3, 2012 5:25 PM CST up reply actions
So who else thinks Forte thinks Xmas came late this year?
He actually has a chance at a good contract now.
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Why?
Martz game him his best season as a pro. Minus the injury. Which isn’t really martz’s fault.
by thatballhitdeepwayback on Jan 3, 2012 2:30 PM CST up reply actions
I particularly enjoyed his summary of the O-line
A guard is playing center, a center is playing guard, a guard is playing right tackle, a right tackle is playing left tackle, and the last guy is a backup for a left guard who’s paid like a left tackle and can’t last a full season anywhere because he’s always getting hurt because he came here hurt.
Jay Cutler is our quarterback, baby! Please pass the nitroglycerin tablets.
Man talking about a head scratcher.
by transylvanian bear on Jan 3, 2012 2:48 PM CST up reply actions
Rosenbloom maybe good for a few laughs
But he is an absolute idiot.
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I am still looking for that ledge he often goes on.
by transylvanian bear on Jan 3, 2012 2:45 PM CST up reply actions
Are you warming up to sing?
And if so, are you a fat lady about to serenade Martz and Angelo?
Jay Cutler is our quarterback, baby! Please pass the nitroglycerin tablets.
Now can we get some qualified people in, please?
by transylvanian bear on Jan 3, 2012 2:35 PM CST reply actions
Sad to see Martz go
Two preseasons ago I read about all the cool downfield plays the Bears were working on, and then the season started and Frank Omiyale and J’Marcus Webb happened.
Never had much to work with (some of that blame goes to him, I suppose), had to re-shuffle his offense entirely to run-heavy, and the Bears had a combined 18-8 record until the Cutler injury. Jay looked better under Martz, too.
Jay only looked good under martz
When he told martz to go
f*** himself and did his own thing, finally prompting martz to shape up (finally)
missing number 6
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Ok, it's official
I have to put down some of today’s time on personal holiday. Way too much goofing off. :)
Jay Cutler is our quarterback, baby! Please pass the nitroglycerin tablets.
ugh
PLZ NO COLTS
why higher anyone off of a team that only won 2 games
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Yeah, he doesn't really excite me either
Rather see Tice getting a shot, Titans wanted him last year.
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by DutchBear on Jan 3, 2012 2:50 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
What's with the love affair with Tice?
Bears got him and our line still sucks
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Blame Jerry
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 2:55 PM CST up reply actions
No
Jerrygave him 2 1st round picks, cdub n carimi, gave him a couple decent vets too, no reason they were that bad except Tice sucks
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And both 1st rounders were placed on IR correct?
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 2:57 PM CST up reply actions
hw bot last year when they gave up 52 sacks?
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Tice was the one who put C Will at guard
where he arguably played his best football.
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by DutchBear on Jan 3, 2012 3:01 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Just because people are first rounders doesn't mean that they are valuable players.
HENCE THE JERRY ANGELO FIRING.
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by CurtisEnisFan on Jan 3, 2012 6:01 PM CST up reply actions
Cause he needs talent
Not a couple of 7th rounders who are athletic and have promise. What’s he got to work with? He did fairly well if you ask me.
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At the very least with a band-aid of an OL in year two
His group still made decent progress from year 1.
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 2:57 PM CST up reply actions
Brock Lesnar just retired from UFC
Put him on offensive line no one would mess with that guy not even suh
Even though he didn't have an MVP candidate throwing passes to him?
He has been an excellent receivers coach over the years. His work with the position has been remarkable to say the least.
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 2:53 PM CST up reply actions
to for
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 2:53 PM CST up reply actions
puke
that’s like giving a guy a job because he had two HOF WR’s a HOF RB, QB and LT to work with
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HOF Rt too i believe...Adam Timmerman right?
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idk about HOF
and i thought Fred Miller was the RT then…I could be wrong though
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no not in 99. Ur thinking of when they played the Pats in the SB
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actually ur right. Miller was RT
Timmerman was RG
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I thought so
I knew Timmerman was on that team though…I remember his really goofy face in Madden 03
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He was a beeaassstttt
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Orlando Pace was the LT on that team as well
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His success with the receivers has been undeniable
If he comes in as the OC, expect Daryll Drake to be gone
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 2:55 PM CST up reply actions
Dude just because the receivers were solid doesn't make him the best candidate around.
Yeah his receiving corps consists of a beast named Reggie Wayne and solid #2’s. But the Colts have an awful run game and have always had an awful run game. Plus if he were that good why did their offense suck this year?
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 2:57 PM CST up reply actions
Peyton Manning wasn't available
And the Colts haven’t had a running game since James left them years ago. Plus, once again he ran a similar system in Indy that Chicago ran last year, so this is something to expect.
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 2:59 PM CST up reply actions
They wasted 2 first rounders on Addai and Brown. Also he, like Martz, should've had his backup QB ready to play and he didn't. Painter was just as bad if not worse than Hanie.
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 3:00 PM CST up reply actions
Got to admit, though
Forte is much better than Addai or Brown. And when your passing game is sidelined, the opposing teams can key on the run.
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 3:04 PM CST up reply actions
yeah and with a young QB, they were blitzed a lot
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You can't blame Christensen for anything
And when his team was healthy:
As for Christensen, he just completed his second season as the Colts’ offensive coordinator. Christensen’s offense surpassed 5,000 yards and 400 points last season with a healthy Peyton Manning running the show.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 3:10 PM CST up reply actions
key words
Peyton Manning running the show
I bet I could be the OC, and call plays using only the “Ask Madden” option and still lead the Colts to a winning record and 3000 yards passing with Manning healthy
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Doesn't stop MJD from beasting it.
All I’m saying is that the Colts have better offensive personnel than the Bears do. Without Manning they still have a great #1, solid #2 receivers, a couple of decent TE’s in Tamme and Clark and a WAY better OL yet they were God awful. The Bears have a lousy OL, mediocre at best receivers, non-existent TE’s, and lost a stud QB and RB yet they played better.
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 3:09 PM CST up reply actions
Got to wonder what would happen if Bill Polian comes to Chicago
And, again, when his QB was healthy, his team put up over 5,000 yards and 400 points. It was only his 2nd year as an OC in Indy.
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 3:13 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah because it's Peyton Manning. Everyone knows that it's Manning calling the shots in Indy and has always been the one calling the shots.
Without Manning, you see how mediocre that offense and the one calling the plays is. Peyton Manning could throw for 4000 yards and 40 TD’s in any system because he’s that damn good.
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 3:14 PM CST up reply actions
Jeremy Bates as OC??
Worked with Cutler in DEN
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
Apparently he and Bates had a falling out according to LaCanfora
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 3:02 PM CST up reply actions
didn't know that, guess that's 1 less name to consider
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
Their offense was solid under Orlovsky
I’m pretty sure Curtis Painter is at Moses Moreno level.
what about Isaac Bruce?? He worked with the WR in camp the last couple years
An all-time great WR
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"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
I kinda think a great QB can make WRs look better than they are
We’ve seen how players like Deion Branch, Brandon Stokley have done elsewhere. Garcon did well without Manning this year, but he also had 60 more targets than any Bears receiver…
holy poo balls!!
Haven’t checked this site in a few days and I come back to hear Martz and Angelo are gone?? what happened??
Halellujah!!! Holy sh**!!!
missing number 6
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BradBiggs Brad Biggs
Talked to former Lovie Smith assistant today and asked him to guess how many ex-Lovie assistants there are. He said 12. Real number now 28.
BradBiggs Brad Biggs
And that total of 28 ex-assistants for Lovie Smith includes guys who have left for other jobs on their own without getting axe.
peggykusinski peggy kusinski
#Bears HC Lovie Smith: “after meeting w/Mike this afternoon we both felt it best to move in different directions”
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28
talk about a big tree…haha I kid I kid
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seriously though, just curious
if one were to make a Lovie Smith coaching tree, who would be on it for the branches…Toub, Rivera, Perry Fewel or whatever his name is…who else?
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Rahim Morris right?
Mike Tomlin?
uhhhh
uhhh
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Tomlin coached under Lovie?
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I thought he was the DB coach in Tampa when Lovie was LB coach..
well i guess that’s technically Dungy not Lovie. NVM
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that's an amazing stat, didn't realize it was that many
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I wonder if we could name them all
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Chargers retain Norv and AJ
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Sucks to be Chargers.
I was in SD when Smith decided he really didn’t need either Schottenheimer OR Brees. When you tell a franchise defining RB to go find a home cause he’s not welcome there anymore.
Smith is a nasty piece of work who treats players he no longer feels productive like crap.
Been waiting to see him fired for a LONG time.
Cacti are prickly.
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hi there
Hey guys want to introduce myself first and say I have been reading this blog for quite a while now and finally made an account to post on. I think its one of the best bears blogs around.
OT: So far I can’t argue with the moves the bears have made with angelo and martz but I will be ripping my hair off another summer hearing about the transition to a new offense from the media and the bears which imo is a step back unless they keep tice as OC using the same terminology, not many eye popping OC names on the market right now tbh. Gota see what happens and maybe the new gm will surprise me.
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What about Chudzinzky?
isn’t he available?
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isn't he the OC in CAR??
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thats where he's at
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yep they have a good offense, 2 solid RB's, Steve Smith, Olsen, Shockey
I think they were missing their best 2 LB, but that offense scored a lot of points
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"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
don't forget a STUD quarterback
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who I honestly thought would suck
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I knew he'd be decent
didn’t think he’d be spectacular though
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I thought he was with the Browns?
or was it the Chargers
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I know... Lol
I’m already considering Lovie canned
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Jeff Fisher, Jon Gruden too??
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ehhhh
ehhhhh
I think Bearsshould get an Offensive minded HC next time..
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seems like lately
more of the winning teams are led by offensive minded coaches, with a few good Defensive background coaches
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They usually have an offensive minded coach
with a DC that’s a guru… i.e Packers with McCarthy and Lebeau
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Gruden would be my 1st choice as the next HC
Has a lot of experience coaching young QBs, I think he’d really help Cutler out
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"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
just an idea for an offensive-minded HC
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"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
I heard that too
The guy is a miracle worker if he can make Derek Anderson a Pro Bowler
Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan
Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Coyotes, Arizona Rattlers fan
[I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
Leading the NFL in swagtangibles
Scratch this name off the list...
skjensen Sean Jensen
After talking to NFL executives, I don’t see Eric DeCosta coming to Chicago. His wife is from B-more area, and Ravens take good care of him
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by suckmyditka on Jan 3, 2012 3:14 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
what about someone from the front offices of PIT, NE, GB ??
Anyone from one of those teams available?? That’s where the next GM should be hired from.
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"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
is he assistant GM??
Would be great to bring over a couple of their offensive assistants as well
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"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
So far he seems like the best candidate I've heard of.
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director of football
operations….packers would block any moves to bring in assistant coaches….They blocked clements interview with Chicago 2 yrs ago…..
Apparently McKenzie refuses to go to oakland because he does not want to up root his family…..Daughter attends Wheaton college currently and wants to stay close to her…..Rumors though….
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Are they allowed to the block the Bears from promoting one of their assistants?
I thought that was something any team had the right to do.
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Yes
Teams can block interviews for assistant interviewing for other assistant coaching spots even if it is precevied as a promotion (ie WR coach becoming OC)…..Cant block interviews that allow them to interview for HC though…..
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
So what about a GM position?
I know about the assistant coaches but assumed GM was the same as HC in that regard.
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From my understanding
no assistant front office personnel is not treated in the same way….If mckenzie wanted to interview packers could not stop him….Bears would just have to ask permission…..
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
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Watching ESPN now
Looks like Mike Tice is the guy most likely to get the OC, and Bill Polian could be the next GM.
Clyde Christensen could get the nod and will likely interview with the Bears, but could also be the new WR coach.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 3:17 PM CST reply actions
Has Drake been let go?
Wouldn’t be surprised if they handed him the OC job
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Not yet
But its certainly a good possibility.
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 3:18 PM CST up reply actions
wouldn't that be a nightmare
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a nightmare inside a nightmare
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Christensen would be a good receivers coach
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 3:21 PM CST up reply actions
I wouldnt
put to much stock into ESPN national….Seems they predict wrong when it comes to Chicago football matters…..ESPN local isnt to bad…..
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They did say Chicago was an 8-8 team...
But that was with all the starters in place.
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Well meant
when it came to hiring firing type stuff….Mean they had nick saban as new Bears HC way back in 04….Then had reports / rumors that bates would be the new Bears OC in 09……
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I woud like to see a 3-4 D implemented in Chicago
that’d be sweet
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No
That would need years of rebuilding in Chicago.
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 3:17 PM CST up reply actions
yeah the D is built for a 4-3
no need to change it
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who cares. it'd be awesome
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don't have the personnel to run it, would require a total scheme change
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I disagree
Not only player in the front seven would ever fit in a 3-4.
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 3:20 PM CST up reply actions
Pep at Outside LB
Izzy at 3-4 DE
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Absolutely not
Peppers ain’t getting younger, leave him with his hand on the ground. And same with Izzy. Not one DT or LB on the roster would be a good fit in a 3-4.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 3:35 PM CST up reply actions
Lach and Briggs would be ILB's and if Mario Williams could transition then Pep could.
But in a 3-4, the CB’s need to be good at man coverage which they are not on this team. Also there is no real 3-4 NT on this team.
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 3:37 PM CST up reply actions
might now be possible without angelo dedicating the draft to dlinemen who can jump out of pools, we would need so much more LB corp and maybe peppers can play it too? seems athletic enough
I remember when Pep was a FA
He said he wouldn’t mind playing LB in a 3-4 system
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I don't think we have the right personal as of now
2-3 years from now when Lach, Peppers and Briggs are done or close, maybe switch then
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as long as Lovie's here, we're stuck w/ the Cover 2 though
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
NO, NO, NO!
We have the worst personnel for a 3-4. I could stomach a move back to a Jaron style 4-3 shoot the gap defense with HUGE Defensive Tackles, but not a 3-4. At least then all we would need is a couple of monster DT’s.
Find out what the other team wants to do. Then take it away from them.
-George Halas
It's called rebuiliding son
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I'd prefer to wait and do the rebuilding after the current team collapses
Urlacher, Briggs, Tillman, and Peppers are very good fits for this scheme. We seem to have a good combo developing in the safety positions (if they stay healthy), and only need to get some quality opposite Tillman and Peppers to keep the defense as a major strength.
The defense is still good, why fix it if it is not broken?
Find out what the other team wants to do. Then take it away from them.
-George Halas
If I'm the Bears new GM, whoever it is...
I would use the draft for rebuilding the defense and Free Agency to build around Cutler.
I’m going ALL IN for Vincent Jackson and maybe another vet tackle to protect Cutler. Maybe another WR and pass catching TE.
Then I’m looking at the draft to infuse youth into my defense at S,LB,DE,CB.
by BloodHorn on Jan 3, 2012 3:20 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
yep gotta start building through the draft, I'd be OK w/ a FA like V-Jack
but overall it’s way beyond time to become a draft-driven team, all the successful organizations are
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
Totally agree
i have been saying this for the last few weeks. I think it makes so much sense. We need wr play maker to contribute now. This team doesnt have time to develop a wr. And right there with you on D. In the first round i like LB,DE,or DB
Oh like a hiring firm a la Ted Phillips finding Angelo?
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 3:23 PM CST up reply actions
oh no, anything but that
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
Good
I don’t even want to think about Ruskell getting a consideration
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 3:23 PM CST up reply actions
Wonder if they RE hired
a firm yet to run the GM search that gave them Jerry Angelo…..
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
Know what's really despressing about this?
Bears don’t have their best Offensive weapon from 2010. Because of an OC that just got canned
"I'm too drunk to taste this chicken" - Colonel Sanders
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u mean re-signs i hope... not resigns lmao
"I'm too drunk to taste this chicken" - Colonel Sanders
It's all about THE []_[] baby!!!
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^_~
"I'm too drunk to taste this chicken" - Colonel Sanders
It's all about THE []_[] baby!!!
~"Smile when u being attacked,laugh when they talking boutcha,wave when they hating on u and Pray when they leave u alone Somethings wrong!"~ Deion Sanders
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I received an email at work once with "Please resign" in the subject line
I thought it was a bit harsh, considering that all i needed to do was amend an expense report and sign it again. :-O
Jay Cutler is our quarterback, baby! Please pass the nitroglycerin tablets.
baha
"I'm too drunk to taste this chicken" - Colonel Sanders
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and i was taling about mr Charmin Soft Olsen
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id rather have a 5th rd pick than olsen
and we got a 3rd rounder for him. more than happy
Please find Jay Cutler some help...
Who's been average in Carolina. It's funny how he's done nothing this season yet people talk as if a future HOF'er was let go.
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 3:25 PM CST up reply actions
he was a pass catching TE who was a matchup problem
Took another receiving threat away from Jay, I think they look in the draft for a pass-catching TE
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
Really? Then why has he been average in Carolina if he was so good. He isn't a matchup problem cuz he constantly get taken down and abused by smaller DB's.
They don’t call him soft for nothing. He’s an overrated TE and that’s all he is. He’s serviceable but nothing to be sad about losing.
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 3:28 PM CST up reply actions
and Kellen Davis was any better??
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
As blocker, yes, he also caught as many TDs as Olsen did last year.
"You have a young group and if they start feeling too good about themselves, that’s not a good thing. So it’s my job not to let them. So probably they will hate me. But that’s OK too. My wife hates me and she’s still married to me." - Mike Tice
According to Lovie
yes…..
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
I thought Davis was pretty good this year
He helped out on blocking on a team that really needed it. And let’s not forget that Greg Olsen had 400 receiving yards in 2010… Davis isn’t the receiver Olsen is, but it’s really not that big a dropoff imo.
Right, you're only a matchup problem if you're good
Just give me a stud WR first round. Green, Julio Jones, Dez, Maclin, Harvin, Nicks, Britt, even DHB kinda … that’s a huge hit ratio lately… if Blackmon and Floyd follow suit that changes the offense.
Not big on Floyd, I'd rather have Jeffrey. He abused Denard, a 1st round talent at CB, until he was ejected for a fight said abused CB started
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 3:34 PM CST up reply actions
Why did Jeffrey have such a bad season?
I didn’t watch a gamecocks game this year. Just a terrible QB maybe?
FWIW Jeffrey’s espn scouting report looks amazing. “Considered to be one of the hardest working players on South Carolina team … Willing to pay the price … Coaches have nothing but positive things to say about Jeffrey’s character and intangibles … Has long arms and big, strong hands … Engulfs the football … Shows good natural hand-eye coordination and focus … Not fazed by defenders around him and makes tough catches in traffic look easy.”
SC had QB problems all season long. There wasn't anyone to get him the ball.
Garcia was an undisciplined douche and the backup QB wasn’t as good. Plus they’re a run-heavy team and stayed a run-heavy team when they lost Marcus Lattimore. When he’s actually thrown to he makes plays. Alfonzo Denard isn’t a terrible CB, that’s why he’s got a mid 1st round grade, but Jeffrey just torched him on only 4 receptions for 148 yards and a TD.
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 3:42 PM CST up reply actions
I'm on board
Floyd looked good this year, but I just read he’s had knee issues, broke his collarbone, two public drinking charges. Comparatively, Jeffrey’s scouting report is about as clean and positive as I’ve seen. I’d seen highlights of him, but there are a few youtube videos of entire game performances. I see a little Larry Fitzgerald in him in that he’s not super quick, but he is so good at creating space with his body, and he just snatches the ball out of the air. Seems like a great fit.
Yeah his biggest knock is that he isn't a burner.
But the guy knows the position, how to use his size, short area quickness, hands and athleticism to make plays. At the end of the day, that’s a good receiver’s bread and butter not so much his elite speed IMO.
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 3:56 PM CST up reply actions
how about a TE that can block
Hoping that Peppers does the belt dance over Rodgers crumpled on the turf
yep should help, needed a new approach to that problem
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
Exactly what I thought would happen
It’s ok cause Olsen really isn’t that great.
"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
now we need a TE w/ that skill set, I understand your point
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
Lets trade a third rounder for him.
"You have a young group and if they start feeling too good about themselves, that’s not a good thing. So it’s my job not to let them. So probably they will hate me. But that’s OK too. My wife hates me and she’s still married to me." - Mike Tice
So wait,...
…it just occurred to me. The draft – you know in April – we might actually pick talent in the first round (talent that is not already injured)!?!? And we may actually use the draft to fill the needs of the team (perhaps on offense)!?!?
Find out what the other team wants to do. Then take it away from them.
-George Halas
yeah secondary needs help, wouldn't be a bad move
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
Conte looks like a good tackler he's not really a hard hitting safety that
makes you think about catching the ball down the middle. They need someone to put some fear in people.
I would like a safety that can tackle.
Too many attempts to crush someone leading to YAC because of a wiffed tackle.
I'm all for best available player
So many needs, where do we start??
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
a middle of the round pick in the 1st round could be used to find some impact linebackers if Briggs does not get a new contract and maybe some other defensive pieces. Highly doubt Blackmon will be available he’s a beast
You could get a great defensive end there too.
"You have a young group and if they start feeling too good about themselves, that’s not a good thing. So it’s my job not to let them. So probably they will hate me. But that’s OK too. My wife hates me and she’s still married to me." - Mike Tice
ye but over the years you see teams find starting DE’s in the later rounds and tbh not worth it on a DE unless he the future julius peppers or pierre-paul
Which is what I'm hoping they can draft, we need two awesome DEs for the defense to remain dominant.
Our interior line is solid and deep and a monstrous pass rush will help our aging back seven tremendously.
"You have a young group and if they start feeling too good about themselves, that’s not a good thing. So it’s my job not to let them. So probably they will hate me. But that’s OK too. My wife hates me and she’s still married to me." - Mike Tice
offense needs more help than the D though
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
They have enough youth, what they need are excellent free agents.
Especially at WR, and this is a fantastic year to snag one.
"You have a young group and if they start feeling too good about themselves, that’s not a good thing. So it’s my job not to let them. So probably they will hate me. But that’s OK too. My wife hates me and she’s still married to me." - Mike Tice
yep V.Jackson, Bowe, Colston
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
by walterfan34 on Jan 3, 2012 3:47 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
we have a lot of options, agree on colston though
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
I'd be cool with any, but Colston and Bowe might be more cost effective and consistent than VJax.
"You have a young group and if they start feeling too good about themselves, that’s not a good thing. So it’s my job not to let them. So probably they will hate me. But that’s OK too. My wife hates me and she’s still married to me." - Mike Tice
Colston possibly because they have to re-sign Brees
would probably let Colston walk to save money
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
Briggs has 2 years left on his deal, there are other needs
Need big time help at WR or OL, preferably LT
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
Then
jmarcus webb could treat a preseason game like a regular season game…..
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
the secondary needs a lot of help
I think we find the #2 CB in FA, preferably Carr or Grimes
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
We should start by drafting guys for the position that they already play.
I’m tired of this pick a guy and move him somewhere else. That leaves us waiting for some possible future development on a pick we need to perform now. Why not just pick a player that is ready to go from the first day?
Find out what the other team wants to do. Then take it away from them.
-George Halas
absolutely right
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
ZachZaidman Zach Zaidman
I’m not sure anyone inside or outside Halas Hall could have anticipated Jay Cutler’s broken thumb would lead to so much change
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
if anything it exsposed Angelos picks.
Jay Cutler covers up a ton of things. Like the offensive line.
caleb hanie
agrees with this…..
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
I hope that boy saved some of his NFL paychecks, cause he ain't getting any more of them.
Jay Cutler is our quarterback, baby! Please pass the nitroglycerin tablets.
Agreed. The Thumb was the catalyst.
While we’re at it, let’s install FieldTurf at Soldier so we can keep Knox on his feet and keep Cutler from having to tackle defenders.
:D
Jay Cutler is our quarterback, baby! Please pass the nitroglycerin tablets.
Lol slow down, let's not crowd the pan
Asking for a new field right now might be like rubbing the genie’s lamp and then wishing for more wishes.
i'm just giddy
I have to have fun now while we can still imagine abstract competent an talented GM & OC & Qb coach.
As soon as they really get named, we’ll see all the warts. Darn High Def anyway.
Jay Cutler is our quarterback, baby! Please pass the nitroglycerin tablets.
Dez Clark on The Score shortly
about how it’s like to play for Martz, should be interesting.
You're never a loser until you quit trying - MIke Ditka
Does that man have a verbal filter of any kind?
Prepare for fallout.
Jay Cutler is our quarterback, baby! Please pass the nitroglycerin tablets.
I'm really starting to dislike Dez.
by thatballhitdeepwayback on Jan 3, 2012 3:41 PM CST up reply actions
I think its important that people remember Dez Clark has had very little to do with either the 2010 or 2011 Bears.
"You have a young group and if they start feeling too good about themselves, that’s not a good thing. So it’s my job not to let them. So probably they will hate me. But that’s OK too. My wife hates me and she’s still married to me." - Mike Tice
I wish i had paid more attention to Tice as Vikings head coach
I do remember that the inappropriate Drink and Grope Boating Party was under his tenure, as were a couple of other minor scandals. People said he didn’t instill discipline, but I didn’t know if they knew what they were talking about or not.
I know that with the bears last year he said something like, “Some guys have innate drive and some don’t. I can’t make a guy be an a**hole if he’s not.” But he meant it as “I can’t make him a mean and effective SOB if he’s not that way already.” Not sure that sounds like leadership, either in his choice of metaphors or his philosophy…
Anybody see evidence of his strategic abilities?
Jay Cutler is our quarterback, baby! Please pass the nitroglycerin tablets.
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Lovie: "We have an excellent core in place. I look forward to working with a new GM to bring a championship to Chicago."
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
Translation: Don't fire me, new GM. I'll be good.
Jay Cutler is our quarterback, baby! Please pass the nitroglycerin tablets.
by juperee on Jan 3, 2012 3:45 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
+1
Being a meatball not only makes me delicious, but it also makes me all warm inside.
by Suffering from Chicago Sports on Jan 3, 2012 3:45 PM CST up reply actions
true
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
Best news since the Chargers game
… too bad Norv Turner isn’t available. I’m just glad to be rid of both MM/JA
agree, I think the only other option would be to move Carimi to LT
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
Is it me or
does phillips look like he is going to cry?….
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
yeah he does!
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
yea
I mean SOMEONE has to do it for the time being.
Watching the presser
they aren’t promoting Ruskell, he’ll head up talent evaluation at this time while there is no GM.
no search firm either
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
Not eliminating anyone
no fixed number of candidates, no idea how many people can be interviewed now with teams in the playoffs
hopefully it's someone from front offices of PIT, NE or GB
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
Prefer Pit or GB
Think the Pats have fallen off a bit, but GB and the Steelers are consistently good.
oh no
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
What?
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 4:02 PM CST up reply actions
No! Shame on you!
Bad dog! I would rub your nose in your keyboard if i could find you.
Jay Cutler is our quarterback, baby! Please pass the nitroglycerin tablets.
Phillips
- Needed to keep pace with division rivals
- goal is to win title
- like foundation of team
- Lovie WILL stay HC
- Phillips will lead GM search
- GM will have to work with Lovie
- No time table for hiring new GM
- keys to new GM hire: talent evaluation, ability / chemistry to work with Lovie, and clear strategy to win title
- Tim ruskell will be acting GM
- Made decision to fire Angelo yesterday
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
by CloudyFuture on Jan 3, 2012 4:04 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Well, considering that Ruskell will only be the interm GM
I don’t have a major issue with it, especially since it was announced a new GM will be hired not named Ruskell.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 4:07 PM CST up reply actions
Why are they so hellbent on keeping Lovie though? They should know that any prospective GM would most likely want his own guy and forcing Lovie on people will downsize the field of applicants.
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 4:08 PM CST up reply actions
right, I don't get it either
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
Maybe because they are doing so out of respect for the players' wishes
They feel the team is not far away from contending once again, and this could also be seen as a “win or else” scenario on Lovie Smith.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 4:10 PM CST up reply actions
Every year should be a win or else scenario. They should've fired Lovie a couple seasons back but instead of doing that they re-upped him.
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 4:12 PM CST up reply actions
And what happened?
11-5 NFFCG in 2010. Coaching is one thing, injuries are completely unavoidable, though.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 4:13 PM CST up reply actions
Dude his record is inexcusable. Just because he got to the NFCCG doesn't mean he fields a team that consistently challenges for it. They're playoff bound one season and then miss out the next 2 or 3. That NFCCG argument is B.S
If they are hellbent on starting over, they need to do it completely.
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 4:15 PM CST up reply actions
yes, couldn't agree more
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
Lovie Smith wasn't incharge of personell, though
He has had a ton of crap to deal with in the OL, WR, and CB position. You can’t polish every turd into diamonds.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 4:16 PM CST up reply actions
he does have input though
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
but one thing Lovie is good at is polishing turds
and that is mostly what JA gave him.
that he took this crew as far as he did is testimony itself.
by ChicagoBearOfAnaheim on Jan 3, 2012 5:30 PM CST up reply actions
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- Lovie will hire OC with out GM his choice
- Lovie is right HC for team Like his staff in place
- Needed to close talent gap with in divison
- coaches will want to work with Lovie they are not worried about people not wanting to come like in 09
- Talking to people internally and come up with GM candidates
- Depends on any candidates on play off teams when GM can be hired
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
i dont like Lovie picking OC
The GM cant get his HC and now wont be able to bring in his OC
let's hope former STL coaches aren't being considered
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
Reverse is worse
GM picks the OC and HC doesn’t…now the HC is stuck with someone else’s OC pick, probably with a backdoor handshake that said OC gets your job the following year if you screw up…Players know it, coaches know it, and it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy… HC SHOULD pick his OC.
"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
i see what your saying
but if they win doesnt matter and if they lose sure the new oc should be considered if he does a great job. the players know lovie is on the hot seat.
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"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
ops lol
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
Seems like the GM is just a middle manager in the bears org
I’d like to see Phillips take over so that he has actual respnsibility. These baord-level hires seem totally insulated from the consequences of their hires.
by Sound_Automatic on Jan 4, 2012 9:54 AM CST up reply actions
Phillips is a weanie, just sayin'
cuz he didn’t say anything at all.
Being a meatball not only makes me delicious, but it also makes me all warm inside.
by Suffering from Chicago Sports on Jan 3, 2012 4:07 PM CST reply actions
yeah "every year" is a must-win year" ??
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
See ya!
"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)
Click on the picture link
"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)
Although the Bears could have contacted Jim Irsay about the status of the Polians
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 4:08 PM CST up reply actions
Hmm...
Looks like Bill Polian could be their guy. He is the one guy that comes to mind that could “break the bank”.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 4:12 PM CST up reply actions
I'm pretty sure they said...
money wasn’t an object in their search or in their decision to let JA go. I could be wrong though
E.F.K.
Asked if the Bears will break the bank for the right guy
Phillips states the Bears will get the right guy.
Who HAS to except Lovie Smith as his HC..... Right!!! Good luck!
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 4:12 PM CST up reply actions
yeah can't believe they wouldn't let the new GM hire his own coach
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
I don't get it, but Lovie can do no wrong in the McCaskey's eyes.
Maybe there’s some amazing other side to him that we don’t see on field.
Jay Cutler is our quarterback, baby! Please pass the nitroglycerin tablets.
I think it's Virginia who loves him most of all and what she wants, she gets.
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 4:34 PM CST up reply actions
that is what I've always heard
that she LOVES lovie.
by ChicagoBearOfAnaheim on Jan 3, 2012 5:32 PM CST up reply actions
Is it really that horrible that a GM would have to work with Lovie?
He’s possibly the least incendiary person in the NFL and has the respect of his players. Why risk a new coach having to earn all that in a Super Bowl or bust year?
"You have a young group and if they start feeling too good about themselves, that’s not a good thing. So it’s my job not to let them. So probably they will hate me. But that’s OK too. My wife hates me and she’s still married to me." - Mike Tice
More
- Lovie decision to not bring martz back
- Keeps on harping on closing talent gap with in division
- polian firing had no impact on Angelo firing
- Lovie knows have to win every year
- Only been to playoffs once in five years knows has to win
- GM will be restricted to keeping lovie for 2012 No mention of after that though
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
Tom Ricketts created a whole new analytical study to find his new baseball executives.
The Bears are flying on the seat of their pants.
"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)
Horrible press conference. Some things never change.
"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)
yeah he didn't really say anything
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
No preparation to answer questions, and no preparation to plan moving forward.
They just fire a guy, and then go… OK we need to interview somebody. LOL. Idiots.
"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)
I hope Lovie let's a player have a say in the OC this time
You're never a loser until you quit trying - MIke Ditka
Lol
Cutler had a say in the hiring of Martz. You better believe the franchise QB will pretty much choose his next OC.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 4:15 PM CST up reply actions
No he didn't. Where is the proof of that? Cutler had a say in wanting to bring him back not bring him in in the first place
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 4:16 PM CST up reply actions
He sat down with him for hours
and talked scheme, patterns, strategy, etc.
"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
In 2010 days before Martz was hired, Jay Cutler had dinner and a discussion with Mike Martz
Martz was there to buy Cutler into the system. If Cutler had a disagreement, Martz would not have been hired.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 4:18 PM CST up reply actions
B.S. about he wouldn't have been hired! Martz was the LAST gasp chance for an OC and just happened to be a buddy of Lovie's. Hell even Angelo didn't want Martz
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 4:19 PM CST up reply actions
Yes
this……….Lovie wanted martz from beginning….Cutler pushed for Bates and Angelo wanted clements or chudzinki according to beat writers in 09…..
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
Man having Chuds would've been awesome.
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 4:22 PM CST up reply actions
We wouldn't even be in this situation if the Chud came to Chicago!
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 4:23 PM CST up reply actions
It wasn't Lovie's call at the time, though
It was only because Cutler gave his endorsement to Martz that Jerry permitted the move. Otherwise, it would have been Mike Tice.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 4:22 PM CST up reply actions
Complete hearsay.
The only fact is Martz and Cutler did meet, and Lovie Smith did hire Mike Martz, after hiring Mike Tice to be O-Line Coach, and that Bates turned the Bears down, and the Packers denied us the right to talk to Clements.
Had Cutler not loved Martz (and I don’t think he did) I don’t think it got us someone else, because there was no one else.
"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
It was Lovie's call man. If it weren't why didn't Chudzinski or Bates get hired?
Why did the guy Lovie wanted get hired? Cutler had no option at that point. If his opinion was all that mattered why wasn’t Bates hired? Why didn’t they go after him?
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 4:25 PM CST up reply actions
Bates declined.
"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
Yes
because he was afraid of being one and done….ironic or something….
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
by CloudyFuture on Jan 3, 2012 4:27 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Isn't that why MOST of the OC candidates turned the Bears down?
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 4:27 PM CST up reply actions
Yes
main reason why they didnt even want to interview because they thought Bears was one and done situation….
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
I think Chudzinski had a similar sentiment.
"You have a young group and if they start feeling too good about themselves, that’s not a good thing. So it’s my job not to let them. So probably they will hate me. But that’s OK too. My wife hates me and she’s still married to me." - Mike Tice
More
- same structure will be in place Lovie > GM > phillips > owner
- Not right to mention specific candidates
- Lovie NOT going anywhere
- His decision to fire Angelo
- Phillips will make hire but GM candidates will talk to George
- Danced around Cutler helping hire on OC
- Want Forte to sign long term
- Lovie martz meet and had differences so parted ways
- No specific incidents played a role in firing of Angelo (ie hurd incident)
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
George to the podium
"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)
This is Ted's team. Makes me wanna puke.
"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)
George a much better speaker than Ted
"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)
Agreed
All he did was cover for his stupid bosses and coaches. Family run businesses frequently act so stupidly.
by Sound_Automatic on Jan 4, 2012 9:58 AM CST up reply actions
Welcome back!
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 4:24 PM CST up reply actions
I'm actually getting a little upset
that all the reporters keep asking about money.
The McCaskeys will pay. Christ, get over it.
Somebody give me a working link now please!
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 4:24 PM CST reply actions
listen on the score
670thescore.com
"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)
LOL
George asked if he wants a role like Jerry Jones has:
“No. And that should come as a relief to Bears fans everywhere.”
I like him.
George McCaskey
- My job was to work with phillips
- phillips consulted me and made the decision and had family (rest of owners) backing
- ownership is key to hiring gm ceo and HC
- owenership had phillips backing but phillips thought GM had to change but Lovie should stay
- Money had no baring on decision
- Will pay committed to getting right people to the right jobs then letting them do their jobs
- want to compete in 2012 rivals finished ahead of the Bears
(NOTE McCaskey talks in circles IMO but eh)
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
has to talk in circles
reporters ask the same question 18 different ways….
“will money be a factor?”
“Will paying Angelo inhibit the search?”
“will you be willing to pay for quality?”
“How much of a limiting factor will money be?”
“Yo, got cash?”
"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
This is
true…..
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
More
- Has talked to other sports owners in Chicago (ricketts, reinsdorf) and other NFL owners (jerry jones)
- Phillips will lead and conduct the search
- Has already rehired the same firm that helped him hire Angelo last time they looked for a GM
- Virginia supports phillips
- Committed to bringing title to Chicago
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
no search firm
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
Correct
meant to put a NOTE in there saying one was a JOKE note….My bad….
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
You are just the worst kind of person lol
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 4:32 PM CST up reply actions
Well
I try….
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
Just heard the guys on the radio
Didn’t sound too appeasing to hear them say “George’s vision…is like Ted Phillips’ vision”
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 4:31 PM CST up reply actions
Why because they
need glasses? …..
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
Another search firm? What the s**t? The same firm that found Angelo? I am trying to control the meatball within but these guys are making it really difficult
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 4:31 PM CST up reply actions
No sorry was
a joke meant to put a note in there saying find the joke note…..
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
This is great news
Too bad we already traded away Greg Olsen because he didn’t fit Martz’s system. Think Carolina would trade him back?
He's average.
Stop making him a saint.
by thatballhitdeepwayback on Jan 3, 2012 4:31 PM CST up reply actions
Dunno
I did pretty good with him in Madden…..
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
Also what if he played
for the saints….Would he be a saint then?…..
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
At what point did I say he was a saint
I never even said he was good. I just liked the guy and wish he could still be part of the Bears. I don’t think he is the next Tony Gonzalez by any means, but average is still much better than Kellen Davis honestly.
I fear
…that nobody in the Bears organization is comfortable with hiring someone they suspect might be a little smarter than they are. So they perpetuate this culture of “just above average” with a little simmering paranoia in the background.
Jay Cutler is our quarterback, baby! Please pass the nitroglycerin tablets.
Happens when
you have like 20 owners a CEO, GM and a HC all making decisions….
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
let's hope it's different this time
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
ah, the most expensive words in the English language
“This time, it’s going to be different”
Jay Cutler is our quarterback, baby! Please pass the nitroglycerin tablets.
George McCaskey certainly has this part right
“The top attribute we are looking for in a new GM, is talent evaluation.”
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 4:36 PM CST reply actions
yeah the guy that was here the last 11 years couldn't get that right
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
whats sad is that angelo looked to turn a corner
on drafting this last year.
by Sound_Automatic on Jan 4, 2012 10:01 AM CST up reply actions
Well
phillips said that like 20 times when he spoke….But even my grandma could have said that…..
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
Who would have thought???
For bears to finally get serious all we needed was Packers to be top team in the NFL.
Not to mention seeing the Lions in the playoffs
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 4:38 PM CST up reply actions
it's just amazing it took them this long to figure it out
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
Not draft WRs 1st all the time?
WE FIGURED IT OUT!!!
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
Now..How do we get rid of Phillips???
Hoping that Peppers does the belt dance over Rodgers crumpled on the turf
In the Conservatory with the Lead Pipe
Jay Cutler is our quarterback, baby! Please pass the nitroglycerin tablets.
An Angry Mob with Pitchforks and Torches
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 4:39 PM CST up reply actions
Bill Polian as team president???
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
No
phillips is team president…..
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
meant to replace Phillips sorry
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
Does anyone else think Lovie Smith have a little too much power in the organization?
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 4:40 PM CST reply actions
same here
"i'd like to see us draft an owner." Jim McMahon, 1986
"We had the 80's, and Michael had the 90's." Otis Wilson
You have to go one way or the other.
You can have a head coach with a lot of power but has to hold the responsibility. The problem here is that nobody is letting him do his thing and then hold him accountable. Too many other egos who are meddling and then taking the fall. Let Lovie do his thing and if it doesn’t work then you have a clear picture.
by thatballhitdeepwayback on Jan 3, 2012 4:45 PM CST up reply actions
Something else to think
I swear this is the first time I’ve ever heard anyone high up in Chicago talk about a “talent gap”.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 4:44 PM CST reply actions
"Lovie has to answer to the new GM"
So there is still a chance he could get fired.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 4:45 PM CST reply actions
Watch out! Kev's got a facebook!
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 3, 2012 4:49 PM CST reply actions
Did you
Like him?…..
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
"There will be no restrictions placed on the new GM...
…except he has to keep Lovie, and Lovie gets to choose his OC".
So we need to find a new GM who is a great talent evaluator but does’t mind being castrated as soon as he walks in the door.
Lovie Smith is a good, not great coach. I am fine with keeping him if the new GM thinks he’d be the best person for the job. But to restrict the GM search to those who want to keep Lovie and his coaching staff seems short-sighted. The GM hires the coach, not the other way around.
Ya
Score ripping on this right now…..Plus how mccaskey handled PC….They didnt like how George backed off and pretty much said its all phillips baby….
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
Yeah cuz it's dumb to force Lovie on the next GM.
I honestly think it’s because they don’t want to pay Lovie as well. They already have to pay Angelo the remaining money on his salary so they don’t want to do the same with Lovie. Why else would keeping him be the one restriction?
by frenchbears113 on Jan 3, 2012 5:01 PM CST up reply actions
for 2012
He said for 2012…Meaning no coach change this year; of course Lovie gets to choose his OC…Why would a GM get to hire an OC a HC doesn’t want? That would be contentious, at best. Its standard fair for the HC to be able to pick his staff, and the OC is just another Assistant Coach on staff. In other news, the HC and OC will then pick a RB coach, WR coach, QB coach, some QC coaches, maybe a new trainer or three, and sign some ball boys without any hand holding from the GM.
"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
dan_bernstein Dan Bernstein
Seriously, make Lovie the nominal GM. He can make final draft/roster calls while others do busy-work. Simple, clean, cost-effective.
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
Might as well
if they aren’t going to let the new GM make the decision on the coach you might as well just make the coach the GM.
We've speculated on the Lovie/Angelo thing
“Angelo gives Lovie crap” or “Lovie can’t develop” and “Which is it, or is it both?”…
That question will be answered very soon.
"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
Damn....
Went to bed in the middle of the first “Bye Bye JA” thread….
Woke up to an overflow thread (no surprise) on JA and a Bye Bye Martz thread….
WHAT a DAY!!
Philosophical Differences?
Lovie is an Nietzsche existentialist but Martz is a transcendental idealist?
The philosophical difference was that Lovie asked Martz not to suck at his job.
Martz said “No can do”
by NailBomb on Jan 4, 2012 3:17 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
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