Felix

I would love to have the Bears snag Pos, but I've never mentioned him because I think its clear he'll be off the board by the 31st pick. Then again, stranger things have happened..

I can probably take over a team... doesn't matter which.

Why is the game at Philly? Wasn't the last time we played there (I want to say 04) also in Philly? Or does that have nothing to do with determining who is at home?

Personally, I just want Spaeth because he fits our offense and is graduating from my college. It doesn't hurt that he's a damn good TE though and reigning John Mackey award winner, nor does it hurt that he's been named all Big 10 for the past two years and first team all American last year. I don't know how his injury will impact his future play, but it spoke wonders to me that he continued to play through the rest of the year as opposed to just getting surgery right after his injury (which came after a horrible win against North Dakota State University). I'm a fan of his though I suppose, so obviously I'll feel that way.

Seems like his injury has hurt his stock a lot according to them... he used to be in their top 3 (I looked earlier this year).

Probably the best college TE in football last year, and one of the best in the past few years. He's coming from Minnesota (which is why I mention him a lot), a team oriented around the run for the past few years, and he's a plus blocker with good hands and is a good catcher, but wasn't really utilized to his full potential with Cupito and Glen Mason running things. He's got good size (6'7", 265), but isn't really athletic. He was hurt and had shoulder surgery in the offseason, and I think he'll be missing some workouts, meaning his stock will likely fall. He's got a lot of heart (played through pain this season, which isn't the most appealing thing to do with a crappy team, and was a big reason why the Gophers "turned their season around"), and is viewed as a good team player, and a leader (overrated things IMO, but still important). I can see him going in the third or fourth probably.. it really depends on how teams view his injury/surgery.

Math Spaeth please, thanks.

This thread echoes my thoughts.

Domanick Williams. He changed his name And Thomas Jones is better than both him and Lamont Jordan.

I don't know. With the Bears draft history in mind, a third rounder is a pretty good player.

Brown when healthy, but Sanders is a damn good safety. Regardless, a healthy Brown runs laps around him when considering all things (leadership, difference making, etc.)

Great season all... we'll be back next year, even better

Its not that tough a system. Run, run, throw interception/near interception. But yes, I fully agree about Rex being the QB for the team, and I think he's a good fit with the ability to stretch the field (which he showed in the start of the year). He's going to become more confident and more aware of defenses as he continues to start, so I have no concerns about him in the future.

Matt Spaeth in the third or so is all I ask for. Thanks. (also, depending on who is still around and the Briggs situation, a LB in the first isn't that bad an idea)

I'd quietly shop Thomas Jones around, but wouldn't feel pressured to deal him. The two back system with him and Benson works pretty well, so no need to break up a good thing unless a tremendous offer is on the table for TJ. (meanwhile, I'd keep TJ as the starter with Benson practically splitting carries with him)

Read what he's actually saying. He's merely saying something that happened in one game shouldn't determine what happens next year, since clearly the defensive line wasn't at its best during the Super Bowl either. Rex should be the starter, beyond a doubt. If I hear any crap about Garcia being brought in during this offseason, or Griese taking over Rex's spot, I'll be sick.

And I stand by it. Excellent year, we'll be better next year.

I think thats more of a product of the playcalling, not really Grossman's personal choice. I don't see how you can hold that against him at all.

Go to bed and sleep for 12 hours. Then come back, after you are calmed down, and look objectively at the game. Jones had a damn good game.

Congrats to Dungy.. great coach (and Minnesota alum!) who deserves every bit of credit he gets .

psst, Grossman was a first rounder.

Still a hell of a year for the Bears, and they'll be back with a better, and more experienced Rex Grossman next year. He's got a lot of potential, but needs to work on his decision making. Still, great year, and congrats to the Colts and their two fans (heads, greasy) on this site

If the Bears lose, they've still had a great season and it shouldn't change anything about how I feel about the team. If they win, it makes this season and team that much specialer.

Always trust in Rex. I can't wait to see what he'll do next year with a full season under his belt.

Some of the Sox fans around here should remember this article by Eric Zorn from 2005 after the World Series. Well, keeping with tradition, Boise Wants Jay has put up a similar post, although this time relating to the Bears. Hilarity ensues, etc.