madlithuanian

The more I read and see, the more I like the guy. And I already liked him! http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/...-leave-chicago/

I would not be opposed depending on what we would get for him.

Next time... Dammit Jim, I'm only a doctor not a graphic designer!

I believe that may be due to site limitations and may require way too much work from the admins.

Awesome! Glad to help! Thanks for adding it to the top! It looks classic and classy!

We honestly don't know the whole truth. Maybe management felt both Hester and Urlacher were bad seeds. Maybe they were poison in the locker room. We know Hester said he tookplays off. He wanted Lovie. Urlacher was also pissed at losing Lovie Smith. He made no bones about being irritated. It might be management simply had enough from both. Trestman said there was no other value in Hester other than returns. On that, I trust him. Also, given I saw it with my own eyes for too many years. For just a return guy, I'm sure there might be some negotiation. But Hester was looking for far more. Maybe they simply knew it was futile from early talks...we simply don't know the entire story. Hester left on a good note. So that tell me, there was some mutual respect given. or at least, he learned from his PR guy not to be a jacka$$ like Url was. Sometimes parties just want to move on... Both Hester and the Bears. As I said earlier, I do agree Urlacher was a mistake and poorly played. Disgraceful, no. But poor, yes. Urlacher was the one who chose to make it look disgraceful. He could have helped. Probably not enough to make a difference. And who could gurantee he'd be able to stay on the field. If it were me (and you), I'd have made a better attempt at retaining him last year for one last hurrah. But I wouldn't have broken the bank either. In all this, I think Emery has seen the error in his ways and he handled Tillman perfectly, and handled Hester fairly. I also think they handled Melton fairly. Melton had minimal history, and had too many question marks. None of those guys were under contract, so the Bears didn't have to do a thing. They wished Hester the best and retained Tillman. One out of 2 ain't bad. And really...Url has now been gone for a year plus. If I felt lacking Lacher was the only reason we didn't win the Super Bowl, I'd feel differently. It wasn't. Therefore, it matters not and because of that, we probably have a higher draft pick. We can't turn back time as much as Cher would like to. To me, all I expect out of a mistake is learning. I see that in how they handled Tillman and Hester. You may not agree with their assessment of Hester. But he was treated with all due respect.

As a 3rd or 4th, why not. Until I see a definite starter/leader, we should keep trying for one. I like Bostic'spotential. But until he shows more than jsut potential...I have no problem at minimum getting depth in or LB corps that is sorely lacking.

I think you're fear, while reasonable, is a bit much. Urlacher was a leader. Hester was not. He will be missed. There's not way he won't be. He's the greatest return man in NFL history. There will be 3-4 games that he will probably make a difference. However, given the upgrade of our D, and the continued upward tick of the O, that should easily make up for those few games that Hester made a significant contribution. Hell, if our coverage team just does better, the impact may be more noticeable. We can move the ball down the field...we jsut couldn't stop anyone. I am fuly expecting Atlanta's ST to do better than us. I just think we'll be middle of the road. That's all we need. We need decent field position that is better than the 20 yard line, and we need our coverage to be much much better. That happens, and we'll be fine. It's apparent that the team didn't want to work deals with Melton, Hester or Urlacher. It's their perogative. They did with Tillman. So it's not like they just cat off pieces. They are picking and choosing. I easily see why they didn't want Melton. I understand why they didn't want Url. And I understand why they didn't want Hester. I do agree with you that I would have liked to have seen Url come in for one last hurrah...that one I think the team made a mistake. Not a grievous one, but a mistake. Url didn't have enough int he tank. If he did, he'd have been elsewhere. Melton has too many question marks. Is he over the injury? Is he a problem citizen getting into bar fights? Was his pro bowl year a flash in the pan? Hester, simply was too much money for a one trick pony the team thought. Would I like to see him back their fielding punts and kicks? Yes. But, I get why he isn't. The guy is always a move or 2 from breaking it...and also a move or 2 from getting stopped for a big loss. It's feast or famine. I hope he breaks the overall record for returns with Atlanta. I just don't think he'll do it by 5 or more. I think he busts 1 or 2. I love Hester. Always will. He's said some stupid things, but he's always retreacted and has always been thankful of Chicago fans. Url, on the other hand, just comes off whiny and pissy. I love Url, and always will. But I need s little more time removed to fully enjoy him as a post-Bear. And I need him to stop making knee-jerk whiny comments every time and aged former Lovie Smith Bear doesn't get thrown boatloads of cash from the Bears. I think is about 2 years, that'll be the case. He'll move on from it, and so will I. Then, I can re-appreciate him. I alwasy will appreciate what he did ont he field, but off...man, there's not much to like.

Agreed. Allen>Tillman>Briggs

Agreed

Rodman anyone?

https://twitter.com/PFF/status/448821405379870720 In all fairness to reporting news both good and bad... I thnk there is some reason for concern. But, we all know the inherent risk in an aging star. We also know how bad Minny was last year. My guess...the truth is in the middle. He's getting old and won't put up numbers as he did in the past...but it will be better than 2013 and much better than what we did in 2013. Change of scenery has been known to uplift many a player. Consider my glass full with a tiny tasting sip taken.

Slam dunk. Most interesting team and greatest fan base ever. No brainer if I'm the NFL/HBO! Let's not forget the entertainment value of M. Bennett as well!

Looks like that proposal was shot down...so Hester get the exta 5 yards. So, his value didn't go down other than age and cost.

Yup. I'm content with BPA on defense, with a lean towards safety or interior line. A pass rusher, CB, or MLB would be fine assuming that the guy they would pick is a beast.

Worry not! I can photoshop some tix the day before if need be!

3rd time the charm?

OK. Let me try it again!

Ha!

Good!

Why? We swapped HOF ends for one that's cheaper/younger and had more success recently.

Sweet! Rock on Emery! ...and big kudos to our own GreatScott for bringing the indie info! Welcome to Chicago Jared!

That helped! Before I do just that, I was wondering if the second version works?

Great Scott! Kudos on the info!!! You were spot on!

Here's hoping...