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Breaking: Tim Ruskell Out as Chicago Bears Director of Player Personnel

To quote a friend:

Poor guy. Thinks he might be the next GM one week, and unemployed the next.

Per multiple reports, including this one by Sean Jensen, Tim Ruskell is no longer the Bears Director of Player Personnel.

Reportedly well-liked by the Bears brass, Ruskell's firing MUTUALLY AGREED UPON DEPARTURE is the first big move by newly-christened General Manager Phil Emery.

Star-divide

Generally speaking, this makes sense. It allows Emery to set up the departments the way he sees fit. Emery is expected to set up the organization with separate directors for college and pro personnel, so Ruskell would likely have been demoted if he was retained.

It's encouraging to see that the team is allowing Emery to make his own personal stamp on the organization early. It bodes well for Emery's ability to make other decisions in the near future. Perhaps with regard to the coaching staff after the 2012 season.

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So, the man who hired Emery in Atlanta is out.

At least we’re no longer sticking with the buddy system.

"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)

by SackMan on Jan 30, 2012 10:41 AM CST reply actions   1 recs

Buddy System

Maybe… he’s going to Nashville.
Ruskell’s protege, Ruston Webster has been just promoted to the Titans general manager.

by Keski on Jan 30, 2012 12:40 PM CST up reply actions  

Kind of sends a strong message to everyone below Emery

That he doesn’t believe in the buddy system, and that he is the boss over everyone except Phillips and the McCaskeys. Lovie ought to take notice and not try to cross him.

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 30, 2012 10:49 AM CST reply actions  

Emery

Off to a good start

by jmvda on Jan 30, 2012 10:51 AM CST reply actions  

I believe his point is

Our most recent person is gone, who will we move to next?

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

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by Kev H on Jan 30, 2012 10:54 AM CST up reply actions  

Hmmm True

but one could always say that phillips is more a CPA / business guy….People could still bash on Lovie as another guess…..

"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 10:58 AM CST up reply actions  

I would go

with Emery after his first FA signing(s) and or draft…..

"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 10:56 AM CST up reply actions  

As a

guess…..

"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 10:56 AM CST up reply actions  

How about Ken Mrock?

Bearsh!tt!n It ain't obscene- I'm a Bears fan that likes hittin and exclamation points.

by Bearsh!tt!n on Jan 30, 2012 11:08 AM CST up reply actions  

Darn it..

Ruskell had potential to be the next Bill Belichek according to some WCG members. Emery might have just made a huge mistake..

by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Jan 30, 2012 10:58 AM CST reply actions   1 recs

You made beer snort through my nose.

The bubbles! My god the bubbles of pain…

Don’t say such funny things.

Cacti are prickly.

by crackedcactus on Jan 30, 2012 11:57 AM CST up reply actions  

Beer at 10:00 a.m.?

Awesome!!!!

"And furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed."

by TheotherDane on Jan 30, 2012 1:59 PM CST up reply actions  

He also had potential to destroy anything and everything according to others.

Be fair here.

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by Steven Schweickert on Jan 30, 2012 12:03 PM CST up reply actions  

Every Bears press conference is an embarrasment,

At least we’ll no longer have to suffer the bumbling and stumbling words and misused phrases of Jerry Angelo.

"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)

by SackMan on Jan 30, 2012 11:02 AM CST up reply actions  

Oh, go whistle Dixie, Sackman!

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 11:03 AM CST up reply actions  

With a

sprinkle and a twist…..

"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 11:03 AM CST up reply actions  

"You're all telling me what our problems are. I know our problems. I'm in the solution business. Give me some solutions."

Classic.

"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)

by SackMan on Jan 30, 2012 11:05 AM CST up reply actions   1 recs

But we’re not going to work any harder…

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 11:06 AM CST up reply actions  

“Do I have skeletons in my closet? I have a bone convention. But I’ve had some wins, too. And I’ve got a little bit of an ego. I think more about my wins than my losses.”

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by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2012 11:09 AM CST up reply actions  

This should be a thread/contest of its own.

"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)

by SackMan on Jan 30, 2012 11:09 AM CST up reply actions  

"Whistle Dixie."

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

by CurtisEnisFan on Jan 30, 2012 11:10 AM CST up reply actions  

"If you (the media) were held accountable on some of the opinions you give, you would have a crayon in your hand."

"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 11:12 AM CST up reply actions  

“It’s just too hard to find a quarterback. When you think you’ve got one, if there was any ray of hope, we were going to play the string out."

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by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2012 11:12 AM CST up reply actions  

“There wasn’t a filter that a lot of us who maybe coached or played college football identify with. Maybe we aren’t as objective as we should be.”

"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 11:15 AM CST up reply actions  

"The tackle vineyard"

"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)

by SackMan on Jan 30, 2012 11:17 AM CST up reply actions  

"We need more bell cows"

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 30, 2012 11:19 AM CST up reply actions  

“Usually, it takes two years for an offensive lineman to develop. So this would be the time to bring one in.”

"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 11:22 AM CST up reply actions  

To be fair

he didnt say that but something along those lines…..Did say this:

“We made our phone calls. We just didn’t get any answers.”

"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 11:29 AM CST up reply actions  

Well I'm pretty sure EVERYONE remembers these:

“Rex Grossman, is out Quarterback”

“Caleb Hanie, is our Quarterback”

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 30, 2012 11:37 AM CST up reply actions  

NOOOO

“Rex Grossman, is our* Quarterback”

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 30, 2012 11:38 AM CST up reply actions  

Rex Grossman

is who we thought he was.

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

Lets be fair now.

Rex throws the best 40 yard jump ball that’s 3 yards short in the entire NFL.

"And furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed."

by TheotherDane on Jan 30, 2012 2:02 PM CST up reply actions  

Ummm... ohhhh... jeez.... crap....

A few of my Ron Santo, err Jerry Angelo favorites.

"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)

by SackMan on Jan 30, 2012 11:04 AM CST up reply actions  

Not really

Interested to hear what he says but I am pretty sure you will get a lot of “non-answers” or side steps…..

"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 11:02 AM CST up reply actions  

I am.

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

by CurtisEnisFan on Jan 30, 2012 11:04 AM CST up reply actions  

Dickerson on ESPN 1000 saying

Bears and ruskell have mutual agreed to part ways….Was not fired…..

"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 11:01 AM CST reply actions  

That's probably because

he was going to be demoted even further down the totem pole. Emery wants two people to do Ruskell’s job, not one to oversee everything.

by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Jan 30, 2012 11:11 AM CST up reply actions  

I don't think he was ever going to be considered to stay unser this circumstance.

They interviewed him for the GM job, and hired someone else. After those events, both parties want to move in a different direction.

"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)

by SackMan on Jan 30, 2012 11:29 AM CST up reply actions  

can't go wrong

You simply can never go wrong with a reference to the Nature Boy.

by rbarnold2626 on Jan 30, 2012 11:08 AM CST up reply actions  

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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

by CurtisEnisFan on Jan 30, 2012 11:10 AM CST up reply actions  

To be the man you have to

beat the man…..

or

Because whether you like or you dont like it. Thats the way it is and thats the way its going to be. Woooohoooooo

"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 12:00 PM CST up reply actions  

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOQOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

WHOO!!!

by Doshi on Jan 30, 2012 11:31 AM CST up reply actions  

rofl

"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"

by T.Moore on Jan 30, 2012 11:21 AM CST up reply actions  

omg this is awesome

"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

At least FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER before you judge me fool

by suckmyditka on Jan 30, 2012 11:35 AM CST up reply actions  

I like the guy already...

Why keep a guy on your team who had his sights on YOUR job?

I’m very interested in seeing how he sets up the office and who he actually retains from the current staff or hires from outside. He is definitely coming in late in the game and to fire the top guy who already put significant time into our 2012 Free Agency and Draft preparations is gutsy.

You can cross the Emery’s off of the Ruskell’s Christmas Card list.

by Paydirt75 on Jan 30, 2012 11:07 AM CST reply actions  

LOVE IT

Coming in with guns blazing. Great first move to show everyone “hey I’m in charge”

"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

At least FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER before you judge me fool

by suckmyditka on Jan 30, 2012 11:20 AM CST reply actions  

Click. Click. BANG

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 30, 2012 11:23 AM CST up reply actions  

Phil "McQueen" Emery

"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

At least FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER before you judge me fool

by suckmyditka on Jan 30, 2012 11:35 AM CST up reply actions  

Nice nice

Thought Phil “8 mile” Emery would be cool too

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 30, 2012 11:39 AM CST up reply actions  

Is he a good rapper?

"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

At least FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER before you judge me fool

by suckmyditka on Jan 30, 2012 11:41 AM CST up reply actions  

Ehh...not sure

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 30, 2012 11:43 AM CST up reply actions  

8 mile?

"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

At least FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER before you judge me fool

by suckmyditka on Jan 30, 2012 11:58 AM CST up reply actions  

Dre's new album is pretty solid

"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

At least FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER before you judge me fool

by suckmyditka on Jan 30, 2012 12:03 PM CST up reply actions  

Of course he is guys .....

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

by MidWayMonster54 on Jan 30, 2012 11:55 AM CST up reply actions  

Well. idk if this is as shocking as Jerry being out

But Awesome

"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"

by T.Moore on Jan 30, 2012 11:24 AM CST reply actions  

Maybe Phil can convince George...

that when you get promoted over your previous boss, you fire him to show that you are in charge and there is no question of your authority.
George should have let Teddy go out the door with Jerry.
but this is a positive move, out with cronyism.

by Berserker333 on Jan 30, 2012 11:48 AM CST reply actions  

Not sure...

if this is Emery’s first move, but if it is, I like it!

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

by LostInSTL on Jan 30, 2012 11:51 AM CST reply actions  

Man been on the job all of a few days and is already showin folks the door !

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

by MidWayMonster54 on Jan 30, 2012 11:56 AM CST up reply actions  

I've been around far too many organizations...

where longtime mediocrity and outright incompetence is not only tolerated, but perpetuated. I have no tolerance for people who are retained in any company just because they have been doing a job in the past. If you are bad at your job, then you need to be accountable for doing it better or risk being let go. That’s, IMO, the honest and forthright thing to do as a manager. IF (BIG IF) Emery is behind this move, then he’s doing the right and honest thing. He is saying that the mentality that has brought the Bears to this situation will no longer be tolerated.

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

by LostInSTL on Jan 30, 2012 12:02 PM CST up reply actions  

+1

Hopefully, he replaces Ruskell with someone who can help uncover some gems in areas that are a need.

by JimmyMack on Jan 30, 2012 1:06 PM CST up reply actions  

I'm not opposed to the move...

Unless it’s an ‘im in charge here, if you don’t like it, tough’… sort of move.

That said: i’m convinced that it’s not, and Emery is just firing Ruskell because he’s a nincompoop.

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

by awfullyquiet on Jan 30, 2012 11:52 AM CST reply actions  

nincompoop

Now there’s a word that is underutilized in this day and age.

"Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and f**k the prom queen."

by Maelvampyre on Jan 30, 2012 2:59 PM CST up reply actions  

He might have fired Ruskell after asking who Ruskell would pick in the first round.

Emery: Hypothetically who would you select?

Ruskell: Uuummm…..Blair Walsh K from Georgia!

Emery: …………don’t let the door hit you on the @ss on the way out.

Cacti are prickly.

by crackedcactus on Jan 30, 2012 12:08 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

Hub Arkush on Score 670

- George McCaskey gave Philips the option either you fire Angelo or you both go

- Emery got the job mainly because only guy phillips knows

- Phillips is on a short leesh with George McCaskey

- If it goes bad next season McCaskey WILL blow it up and clear everything out

- This gives George McCaskey another chance to be the hero

- Hub thinks this is the right thing to do

- NFL view on Bears front office is not good No direction

- Emery highly regarded will bring direction and vision to Bears

- Lovie will have input but not as much power as he had with Angelo where he even told Angelo to get specific players in both Free agency (archulta) and Draft (bazin, okwo, wolfe)

- Emery set up draft boards has experience with that

- Emery likes to go out and scout college games Where as Angelo would be at the Bears games and hardly traveled

- Thinks he will bring in pro personnel guy

- Didnt like any of the other guys if they were hired Thinks Emery was the right hire

(BUT NOTE he stated more than once that he was close with scott poili who talked up Emery to Hub)

"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 12:21 PM CST reply actions   2 recs

Blow everything up?

im assuming that wouldnt mean Emery gone?

by TR MacReady on Jan 30, 2012 12:32 PM CST up reply actions  

Dont know

just what Hub mentioned…..He was talking fast and I didnt have my pen and paper….Had to type up the thoughts as he talked…..

"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 12:36 PM CST up reply actions  

LOL
- Emery got the job mainly because only guy phillips knows

Why am I not surprised?

by Gaak on Jan 30, 2012 12:35 PM CST up reply actions  

Only NFL

guy Phillips knew…..Yes……

Why most thought he would get the job when the list came out….

"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 12:37 PM CST up reply actions  

Everything the Bears say and do, is a contradiction.

“We’re going to go outside of the organization.” Then, they hire their buddy who already worked for them before.

Two years ago, the big end of season press conference was “Big changes are going to happen.” What change was that? Everyone kept their jobs except Ron Turner.

"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)

by SackMan on Jan 30, 2012 1:31 PM CST up reply actions  

It's Hub

He’s terrible and loves to make rash, emotional comments. So I wouldn’t put too much faith into what he says

"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

At least FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER before you judge me fool

by suckmyditka on Jan 30, 2012 12:52 PM CST up reply actions  

So George McCaskey gave Ted Phillips one last chance to save his own rear-end?

Hmm…guess George McCaskey may very well be the man in charge of Chicago, and not Lovie Smith or Ted Phillips. This, I like.

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

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 30, 2012 12:56 PM CST up reply actions  

If George was really the man, he would've fired them both.

I’m not impressed, and it’s causing a mess at Halas Hall.

"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)

by SackMan on Jan 30, 2012 1:28 PM CST up reply actions  

+1

They should have replaced Phillips with someone who understands the NFL, and let that person do a throrough evaluation of the entire staff – including GM and head coach.

by JimmyMack on Jan 30, 2012 1:48 PM CST up reply actions  

I thought that the whole scenario looked like a mess

and now I am sure. When has a McCaskey throwing his weight around ever been a good thing for this organisation?

by weepingbear on Jan 30, 2012 1:01 PM CST up reply actions  

There is a difference in

hiring a guy to run the team and having a McCaskey (Michael) who does not know that much about running a team run the team…. IMO anyways….

"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 1:15 PM CST up reply actions  

Interesting

And didn’t George tell everyone that it was Philip’s decision to fire Angelo? If George is actually holding Phillips accountable, that’s really good to hear.

So, this may confirm that Lovie actually may have been behind some of the draft debacles that we saw – particularly in ‘07. It’s very interesting that Angelo took the fall exclusively for this, if Lovie played a major hand in some of the recent drafts.

by JimmyMack on Jan 30, 2012 1:03 PM CST up reply actions  

Hub

explained the whole George McCaskey Ted phillips thing but I did not catch all that was said…..

"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 1:12 PM CST up reply actions  

When Hub reports the NFL's view on the Bears is not good... no direction.

Everyone agrees.

But, when I claim the same opinion yesterday on WCG, I get people calling me bad names. The internet is awesome.

"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)

by SackMan on Jan 30, 2012 1:27 PM CST up reply actions  

While I agree with you

I dont see many if any agreeing with Hub about the NFL perception on the Bears…..But yes the internet is awesome…..

"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 1:37 PM CST up reply actions  

I like this
If it goes bad next season McCaskey WILL blow it up and clear everything out

Don’t want things to go bad next season, but at least as fans we’ll know he’ll bring in a “real” football ops guy.

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

by propheteer on Jan 30, 2012 9:28 PM CST up reply actions  

No.

McCaskey has stated that Lovie is here for 2012

"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

At least FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER before you judge me fool

by suckmyditka on Jan 30, 2012 12:53 PM CST up reply actions  

No

Angelo took the fall for both Phillips and Lovie, who it seems will both be here for at least another year.

by JimmyMack on Jan 30, 2012 1:04 PM CST up reply actions  

GIVE UP THIS FIRE LOVIE RHETORIC !!!

Its old and seems to be all you can say .

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

by MidWayMonster54 on Jan 30, 2012 1:00 PM CST up reply actions  

it may become prophetic

"Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and f**k the prom queen."

by Maelvampyre on Jan 30, 2012 3:02 PM CST up reply actions  

No it;s not

Lovie isn’t going anywhere this year. Emery said over and over in his presser that he’s looking forward to working with Lovie and admires him as a coach

"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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by suckmyditka on Jan 30, 2012 4:42 PM CST up reply actions  

Yet again you gots my back ..... Much appreciated my man .

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Mike Tyson

by MidWayMonster54 on Jan 30, 2012 4:46 PM CST up reply actions  

I got u homie

"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

At least FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER before you judge me fool

by suckmyditka on Jan 30, 2012 5:01 PM CST up reply actions  

ChicagoBearscom ChicagoBears.com
We will be streaming new GM Phil Emery’s introductory press conference LIVE at 2:00. #PhilEmeryPresser

"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 12:40 PM CST reply actions  

Anyone know what channel

if any that it will be on and i guess he has worked with Licht in the past

by chiguy8506 on Jan 30, 2012 1:16 PM CST up reply actions  

Comcast sports

Net…..665 on DirecTv…..

"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 1:21 PM CST up reply actions  

Also

Score and ESPN 1000 will have it live….

As will CSNChicago Website and ChicagoBears.com…….

"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 1:33 PM CST up reply actions  

Vid of Phil emery arriving for first day

At Halas Hall……….

Just me or does that Emery / Phillips hug scream “Please for the love of God save my ass!”……

"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 1:19 PM CST reply actions  

"You're gonna do great things here"

Save me! Save me!

"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"

by T.Moore on Jan 30, 2012 1:22 PM CST up reply actions  

ZachZaidman Zach Zaidman
I’m told the plan right now is to have both Ted Phillips and Phil Emery address the media during the #Bears news conference
DavidHaugh David Haugh
Here at Halas where Phil Emery will talk at 2 and Ted Phillips, George McCaskey to be available after to agree this was all Ted’s decision.

"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 1:43 PM CST reply actions  

Phil Emery Presser Open Thread

CLICK HERE!!!

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

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jan 30, 2012 1:57 PM CST reply actions  

Heh..

I read the title of this article and I think in the same moment I realized there must be a god after all.

by Pretender85 on Jan 31, 2012 9:26 AM CST reply actions  

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