madlithuanian

But the D was collapsing in the first Q of most games! That doesn't fit the theory.

Yes. I think it's complete BS that Tippet, Dean and now Randle are in before him. He must have pissed off too many pansy writers somewhere back in the day... So many folks have made a great case for him, it's just assinine he's not in. I honestly feel there is some bias agasint that team from 1985. Only the obvious ones are in... Walter (who is the epitome of the HoF), Singletary (they couldn't hold him out), and Danimal (they kept him out for a while...)

I hear ya...

1. What exactly do you mean by him being "good enough" of a route runner? Better, yes. Good enough given the lack of WR skill on the team? I saw many mistakes this past season. Less than the previous, but still too much. 2. Much of a WR's success is planned. However, what seperates the great or really good from good is that they do more. They do some impromptu theater. Not every play goes as planned. And when the WR is running his route as normal when the D is doing something else, it hinders. 3. I still think you're looking at pure stats (which do not always paint a true picture) instead of down distance,etc. It's great to mass up yards. But unless you converting 1sts, scoring, and not causing tunrovers due to poor communication,etc...it's only numbers. 4. Yes, I think bumping him down the charts is what's needed. DA should be #1. Bennett #2, and Devin 3. Just my thoughts. I think you obviously differ. 5. I use the terms the so called experts use. We may not even have a #1 WR on our roster. We do have a #1. We do have a #1 CD in Tillman. We may have a #1 RB in Forte assuming last year he was hurt and comes back from it. I just don't think we do at WR. Could Hester be used? yes! But not in replacement of Reggie Wayne...

You said it!

BINGO!

Urlacher and Brown were handed to him...and they were huge reasons they went to the SB.

I'm with you on this... I enjoyed it.

The commercial was bad. The full video is actually better. The editing team on that did a poor job. AR

Good goin'! Worry about following the Bears when you graduate and join the team!

Sorry, but the one thing that jumps out at my regarding Hester is lack of knowledge. He was running wrong routes and very rarely did anything to help the QB out. His successes were of a pure planned nature. He got yards, but he also caused turnovers and forced punts due to not helping the QB. Being the best WR on a lousy group of WR's doe not make one a "#1 receiver". Stats or not. It's more than stats. It's savvy. It's catching the big pass at the crucial moment. it's helping your QB out when he's in trouble. And it's not making probalems for your QB... He's a great 3rd/4th.

There is a middle ground that I think will happen. That is the O does well and gives us hope. But the D is horrible and we still lose games.

Nothing like a man of his word!

Well put! This is about as fresh as bleu cheese...

They did a great job. Nice to see them get one. It's a fun city! I actually bet $20 for the saints to win by more than 3 to get 3-1. So, I'm $60 richer thans to the Saints! It's karma getting the Colts for sitting the regular season...

I do feel your pain. Latch onto something next season like watching Cutler's growth...and then hope the next regime can close the deal.

But don't give him too much credit. It's like giving Wilson the credit for Jordan's years with the bulls. They just supplied the basketball...

Bad basis... Let this regime end. Look to the future. You've waited this long, why not 2 more years?

Twig, let him vent. It's healthy to release the frustration. We've had a lot to endure for a while now. I will discourage any Bears fan to start rooting for another team. Because all other teams suck. There is only one cool team, and that team resides in the city of Chicago. The current product may be a turd, but at least we are iconic as a logo. Last I checked.... 1. Only one team did a viedo that anyone remembers 2. Guys that played for the 85 team over 25 years ago are still propped 3. We have had the 2 best RB to ever play the game 4. We have had the best LB to ever play the game 5. We have had the first TE inducted to the HoF 6. Our owner created the leage 7. SNL had a skit a decade ago that is still referenced as on of the best 8. Our navy color is kickass 9. The team resides in Chicago. Good food, good times, good people. 10. etc...

That would make me feel better if I respected Smith's opinion on hiring. Grab your scuba gear and liferafts...I sense a sinking feeling.

But Marmarlard (Rivers) is such a douchebag... Nice city though.

Don't become a Denver fan! Just remember the glory days of the past for the Bears and hope in 2 years we will be on track. Denver isn't going to be much better.

Uncle Buck, man you took the words right out of my mouth! My blood boils when he starts playing us all for fools. How could anyone feel good about what the defense did last year? It's mind boggling...

Even gargage can be made into compost. I'm not sure the clowns running this ship have that much value.