The Bears Den: January 30, 2012

by Pete Dixon on Jan 30, 2012 7:01 AM CST in The Bears Den

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"...where our new GM is...could it be...SATAN?!"

Tillman makes plays in his first Pro Bowl Mayer: In the first Pro Bowl appearance of his nine-year NFL career, Charles Tillman made plays on defense and special teams in Sunday night's all-star game in Hawaii.

Forte no factor in AFC's 59-41 victory over NFC in Pro Bowl Bears running back played in Sunday's Pro Bowl, his first game action since suffering a sprained MCL Dec. 4, and had only three touches.

Former Navy football players believe in new Bears GM Phil Emery Haugh: Nobody can predict yet whether Emery's sterling character credentials will make him a good general manager — or a bad one. Tepid early reactions have more to do with the Bears' track record than Emery's.

Follow WCG on Twitter: 'Shucks, we're sure going to miss Jerry Angelo', tweeted no one, ever.

How much power will new Bears GM Phil Emery have? Mully: The first order of business for new Bears GM Phil Emery is to define his role.

Emery will not shrink from taking WR's No. 1 Moon: While with the Atlanta Falcons, new Bears GM Ray Emery chose wide receivers with late No. 1s and won't shy away from continuing that pattern. Kansas City's take on Emery

Bernstein: Phil Emery? Um, Ok. The Bears decided on their new general manager after sifting through a list of names that caused no excitement, whatsoever, arriving at the perfect culmination of their tedious, uninspiring process.

The Bears' housecleaning was anything but Isaacson: Phil Emery will have to work with Lovie Smith to succeed.

Bears find their Ted Thompson Seifert: Emery surely will bring his own tone and vision to the Bears' front office. But initially, at least, he'll do so by assimilating the existing infrastructure and minimizing the side effects of transition.

Hunter Hillenmeyer battles Bears and NFL over lost benefits, salary Biggs: If a player suffers a debilitating knee injury, MRIs will make a case for a clear financial resolution. When it comes to the gray area of the gray matter of the brain, it's far more complicated.

Marshall's 4 TD catches lift AFC in Pro Bowl While everyone was playing at half-speed and ready to extend their Hawaiian vacation, Brandon Marshall played as if it was his last game. In related news, Phil Emery's first act as GM will be to trade entire Bears Draft to Miami.

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It was awesome watching Tillman making big time plays

Yet I’m not surprised Forte didn’t get too many touches. And, he still couldn’t run between the tackles even with a Pro Bowl O-Line in front of him. But, I don’t think that game will affect his value at all. It’s good to see him healthy again.

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 30, 2012 7:38 AM CST reply actions

He didn't look TOO healthy

which is probably why he didn’t get many touches.

Cacti are prickly.

by crackedcactus on Jan 30, 2012 12:18 PM CST up reply actions

Uhm, excuse me, you're wrong.

‘Shucks, we’re sure going to miss Jerry Angelo’, tweeted no one, ever.

I BEG TO DIFFER.

Took the 'G' out your waffle, all you got left is your Ego.

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by Kev H on Jan 30, 2012 7:58 AM CST reply actions

You would be probably one of the few to know. LOL

by transylvanian bear on Jan 30, 2012 9:04 AM CST up reply actions

This Lions fan shows how to lose with grace and dignity…..

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

by Spongie on Jan 30, 2012 8:38 AM CST reply actions

You're late fella....

we made fun of them over the weekend. Although making fun of Lion Nation should be a daily treat..

Hoping that Peppers does the belt dance over Rodgers crumpled on the turf

by tfrabotta on Jan 30, 2012 10:26 AM CST up reply actions

Tillman played a good game, Corey Graham too (he was this close of catching an interception on the second Brandon MArshall TD), Forte was unsurprisingly absent since he’d be paired with two pass-happy QBs. Still, good to see them up there.

If we could strike a deal with the Dolphins for Brandon Marshall (I’d be willing to give at least the first round pick for him, considering we need a WR anyway), I’m sure he would gladly come here. Even as he accepted the MVP he mentioned Cutler, I doubt there’s anything he’d like more than to be reunited with him.

I hope the team and the league pay Hillenmayer what he’s due. The guy is a class act, and deserves to be trated accordingly.

by lmfsilva on Jan 30, 2012 8:38 AM CST reply actions

No way you trade a first for Marshall.

I think the Dolphins got him for a 3rd rounder two years ago. I’d trade maybe a 4th, at most a 3rd for him.

E.F.K.

by DaBearBus on Jan 30, 2012 12:43 PM CST up reply actions

I'd give 'em a second rounder ....

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

by MidWayMonster54 on Jan 30, 2012 12:46 PM CST up reply actions

Let the Emery show begin, he’s on the clock already, FA is upon us, we have many needs. Lets hope he focuses on talent, and he can draft better than JA.

by transylvanian bear on Jan 30, 2012 9:07 AM CST reply actions

FA is not upon us yet. We have a little while until that happens.

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

by fortefan09 on Jan 30, 2012 9:52 AM CST up reply actions

Just reported on the score

Ruskell out

by obanddoug on Jan 30, 2012 10:17 AM CST reply actions

Emory is a solid talent evaluator!

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by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2012 10:21 AM CST up reply actions

ruskell OUT

ZachZaidman Zach Zaidman
Sources tell WSCR that Tim Ruskell is out as #Bears player personnel director

"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 30, 2012 10:18 AM CST reply actions

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.....

HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Less badness = more success right???

There's a fine line between stupid...and clever!

by LostInSTL on Jan 30, 2012 10:22 AM CST up reply actions

Just heard this as well...YES!!!!

Hoping that Peppers does the belt dance over Rodgers crumpled on the turf

by tfrabotta on Jan 30, 2012 10:24 AM CST up reply actions

I too agree with this decision but Ruskell did have a hand in drafting Carimi, Paea and Conte. As the head honcho he was awful but as a scout he may have been better. Oh well no reason to speculate now. Hopefully this is a good sign!

by frenchbears113 on Jan 30, 2012 10:26 AM CST up reply actions

But was it also true that last year each coach chose players they wanted?

Like in round 1 Tice got Carimi, round 2 Rod got Paea, round 3 and 6 Lovie got Conte and Thomas, and in round 5 Martz got Enderle. I’ll admit, Ruskell deserves some credit for the success of the last draft.

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 30, 2012 10:42 AM CST up reply actions