Quick Hits: Cutler Must Trust in Trestman
John "Moon" Mullin wrote a few comments about the direction of the franchise, and Lance Briggs spoke about Brian Urlacher during an ESPN luncheon.
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Barney: Football Won't Exist in 20 Years
Lem Barney made waves last year with his statement that he'd never have played football had he known about concussions. Now he's saying the NFL won't exist in ten to twenty years. To that I say, hogwash.
Saturday Night Open Thread: Blackhawks & Playoffs
The Blackhawks, with a game 5 victory, can advance to the Stanley Cup Finals. So we ask - what are some of your favorite Chicago playoffs memories?
The Role of Statistics and Advanced Metrics
Earlier this week, a Dallas sportswriter made the claim that soon, baseball and other sports will be reduced to a computer simulation. Needless to say, I disagree. Here's my take on the role of stats and advanced metrics in football and other sports.
Chicago Bears should give JaMarcus Russell a shot
Much has been made about the Bears bringing in former no. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell. Russell could be a welcome addition to the Bears.
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A Welcome Change in the NFL
Are we to the point in society that we no longer look at race when looking at the quarterback position?
Referees: NFL vs. other sports
Is there real bias on the part of officials? Which league has the worst officials?
Urlacher and his identity to the Bears
We recap a podcast interview from Thursday and also share some personal thoughts about what a star player means to the team's fans.
Brian Urlacher is a lock for the Hall Of Fame
If you truly don't think Brian Urlacher will be enshrined in Canton some day, then you haven't been paying attention.
Bears players optimistic for 2013
The optimism is at an all-time high this time of year before the upcoming season. Let's take a look back at what players and coaches were saying in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
Jay Cutler is (sort of) a genius
The Bears QB Coach had some words to say about Jay Cutler. Guess what, they weren't the ones we normally hear about Jay Cutler...
Is Gabe Carimi making a mistake missing OTAs?
When your roster spot is on shaky ground, you should probably do what ever it takes to endear yourself to the new coaching staff. Skipping "voluntary" workouts isn't the wisest of choices.
The Plan: DE Cornelius Washington
The Bears' sixth-round draft pick is Cornelius Washington - how does the defensive end fit into the Bears' plans now and in the future?
Best of the WCG Draft Open Threads
We've scoured the comments you left on WCG's draft open threads, and collected the best (and the worst) for you. Enjoy!
How big of a reach was Kyle Long at #20?
Kyle Long may not have been my top choice at 20, then again, it doesn't matter.
Bears Aren't Forced To Draft Immediate Starters
The Bears made the one-year deal an art form this free agency period, and that takes pressure off the team to draft a limited number of positions or draft immediate starters.
2013 Schedule: Bears potential prime time games
The NFL's schedule release just days away and so it's time to take a look at which games could be slated for prime time.
Bears LB James Anderson deserves to wear number 50
It's time for the Bears to re-issue number 50, but why all the fanfare? It didn't deserve to be shelved for 20 years in the first place.
The state of the 2013 Bears
Are the Bears building, rebuilding, peaking or confused? Depending on the argument, the state of the Bears franchise could be any of those.
Is Jay Cutler Worth a Romo or Flacco Contract?
With Jay Cutler being a free agent after 2013, he'll have his eyes on a new contract. But even if he performs well, is he worth such a contract given the changes that had to be made to get him there?
Can James Brown be the starting LG for the Bears?
Lost in the offensive line shuffle of the Chicago Bears, is last year's undrafted rookie free agent James Brown. What if he were a 3rd round draft choice, as many projected, would the expectations for him be higher heading into year 2?
Without Urlacher, the Defense can Still Excel
With the departure of Brian Urlacher, does the defense still have enough tools to play at a high level? Of course.
Ten wins is the 2013 benchmark? Not so fast...
With Lovie Smith canned after a ten-win campaign, does Marc Trestman need at least ten wins in his inaugural season to prove he's a solid head coach?
Urlacher: "I may play for $2 mil for someone else"
The NFL is always a "business" when the player asks for a restructured deal while still under contract, but as their career winds down, they want "personal" feelings to be brought into the equation, so they can be paid on past accomplishments.
Without Moves, the Bears Won't Play in Free Agency
With the tagging of Henry Melton, the Bears' cap space is slim. Without creating space, don't expect the Bears to be able to make a big splash in free agency. But if they start making moves...
Melton's Franchise Tag is the Correct Move
Without a long-term deal, the Bears were correct to give Henry Melton the franchise tag, despite the short-term salary cap implications.
