The Bears Den: February 16, 2012
by Pete Dixon on Feb 16, 2012 7:02 AM CST
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Bears host a health and safety seminar Mayer: The Bears welcomed dozens of special visitors to Halas Hall to discuss an important safety issue that impacts football players from pee wee leagues to the pros.
Bears lose a treasured old pro in trainer Tim Bream Haugh: Players and management alike appreciated the personal and professional touch he now brings to his alma mater, Penn State.
Exit Interview: Bears hope 2012 isn't another star-crossed season The Bears were riddled with injuries last season. With stars like Brian Urlacher not getting any younger, Chicago can't afford to waste another promising season, Elliot Harrison writes.
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Increase in touchbacks led to significant decrease in NFL concussions on kickoffs Biggs: Percentage revealed at Chicago Bears' NFL Health and Safety forum Wednesday for coaches and players from area schools. And in other news, less driving reduces the chances of wrecking your car.
Reader Q&A: Dan Pompei's Bears mailbag Come get some mailbag.
Offseason position outlook: Linebackers Michael C. Wright continues his position outlook with the linebackers.
Cris Carter thinks Moss, Bears make good fit Andracki: One day after ripping Randy Moss, Cris Carter said he believes Moss and the Bears would make a good fit.
Florio: Bears Can Benefit From Effects Of Lockout WSCR: Teams such as the Bears, who have roughly $20 million in cap space, can be the beneficiaries of the lockout.
DraftWatch: Mel Kiper mock 2.0 Kevin Seifert checks in on Mel Kiper's second mock draft of the mock draft season. Bowen: Five guys to watch at NFL Combine
Receiver Roulette Brandt: Five top level wide-outs set to hit the market.
Fake Jon Gruden explains Ron Jaworski’s departure from Monday Night Football Chase: Fake Jon Gruden heard the news about Ron Jaworski's reassignment from "Monday Night Football" and opened up to Shutdown Corner about it.
Flynn could go from making $600,000 a year to $9 million annually Diamond: Green Bay backup Matt Flynn ready to prove he can lead a franchise.
Sporting events ought not to be sullied by public marriage proposals Morrissey: If the proposal is the most exciting part of your marriage, you are in deep trouble.
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So the media is really jumping onto this unrealistic "Moss-to-Bears" bandwagon
Whats next, Fat Al to the Bears? I definitely ain’t jumping on that bandwagon again…
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 16, 2012 8:04 AM CST reply actions
Mmm
I had the thought that Moss seems like a terrible option right now because there are so many FAs available. But if we see that Bowe/Colston/DeSean get franchised, Stevie re-ups in Buffalo, Wayne signs elsewhere… there’s going to be a lot of people here wanting to give Moss a shot.
People would be willing to give Randy Moss a chance over Vincent Jackson, who will not be tagged this year?
That doesn’t make sense IMO. And, if none of the top FA receivers are available, then sign a secondary role type who WON’T be a concern for headaches, then get your top playmaker in the 1st round of the draft.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 16, 2012 10:18 AM CST up reply actions
Very well put ERIK i agree 100%
I think what alot of people dont see is we need alot of wrs we need like 3 guys even getting guys like manningham,meachem,eddy royal,garcon and so on we need guys like this i dont think knox is coming back ever.we need depth also not just a number 1.
Not that I want Moss on the Bears
but Vjax will cost 10 million, while Moss may only cost them 1-2 million and only one year. I’d much rather have Owens if he’s healthy.
"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
Gah okay I forgot VJack and Lloyd
If it comes down to Moss or Meachem/Manningham, Moss would start looking pretty good to me.
I'm coming around to Moss too
If the price is right and if the Bears sign one of the other legit #1 type WRs
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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Feb 16, 2012 10:52 AM CST up reply actions
Still think Moss is a terrible option.
Carter nailed it – a head case who’s full of quit. Much rather see Colston, VJax, or Wayne than a supremely talented guy who plays when he wants to and also acts like an ass when he wants to.
by oripunk3485 on Feb 16, 2012 11:21 AM CST up reply actions
You mean
Randy “Alligator Arms” Moss . . . . .the man cannot play in the middle . . . Still remember Tillman taking the ball away in the endzone.
by Hoosier Glenn on Feb 16, 2012 11:37 AM CST up reply actions
who wants moss over vjax, colston, or wayne?
i dont think ppl are saying that
I would prefer we added a legit 1 & 2 (wr) via draft and free agency, while keeping in mind our needs at tackle, cb, lb, de.
With that said, I don’t even want Moss near me in the city, much less on our freakin’ football team.
"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 Feb 16, 2012 11:22 AM CST up reply actions
Tim Bream
This man seem,s to be a stalwart type in the wings and it,s personnel like this who are sorely missed when they leave.hey I hope he has a great success with Penn State
Random comment time
Just looking through combine numbers this morning… Tank Johnson ran a faster 40 time (4.69) than Anquan Boldin (4.72). So did Tommie Harris. Both guys were right around 300lbs.
That's kind of shocking
But it prooves that 40 times are overrated. Who would you rather have to throw to on third down – Boldin or Darius Heyward-Bey, who ran about a 4.3?
"Strangers passing in the street
lies chance two separate glances meet, and I am you and what I see is me"
My favorite all-time Floyd lyrics.
Up there with “Did you exchange a walk-on part in the war for a lead role in a cage?”
by oripunk3485 on Feb 16, 2012 11:37 AM CST up reply actions
Love Floyd!
I was hoping the “Comfortably Numb” reference wasn’t coincidental. “Echoes” is amazing!
You're welcome.
by WellonDowd on Feb 16, 2012 8:58 AM CST via mobile reply actions
my favorite Floyd tune is "Eugene be careful with that axe"
before that they were just another British Invasion Band.
. "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental."
--Doug Plank
Cris Carter
Must still be a Viking and hate the Bears.
by Hoosier Glenn on Feb 16, 2012 10:45 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
For those interested in the Forte situation or possible Cliff Avril/Vincent Jackson signings, this is a nice little tidbit. if for nothing else but conjecture.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/16/forecasting-the-franchise-tags/
"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."
Finley
I don’t think the Packers want him back. May franchise Flynn and then trade him for a 1st rounder.
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Combine
I was able to get tickets for the NFL combine on Feb 26…..QB and WR 40 times and position drills. I’m excited to get some good looks at WR’s.
Someone should keep a Combine Diary and post it on WCG...
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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Feb 16, 2012 12:42 PM CST up reply actions
No recording equipment
but I’ll try to go old school with pad of paper and note anything that you wouldn’t be able to get from watching on NFL network….
like who Lovie Smith and Emery are following around
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that's one thing
that might be good info. I don’t really know what to expect, but I’m supposed to be able to watch the morning session inside Lucas Oil stadium.
Floyd
Great song, but why are they playing in an empty Pompeian coliseum? I’ve been there before- it’s a surreal place cause everything is still in place as it was almost 2000 years ago.
Gilmour looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger in Conan the barbarian.
"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
That article about Tim Bream is definitely worth a read.
Good guy doing a great job behind the scenes. Makes you appreciate the how many people go in to the football family. And just how much impact a person in a “minor” position can have. Great read.
Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.
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