madlithuanian

...nickels, not pennies!

I doubt he'd do it, right now Minny looks like a far better option for him than us...

Excellent!

Fair enough... What is your grade then? Offense, defense and overall?

Much thanks chitownman!

Got it regarding Williams! Thanks!

Good! Where did you read Williams was closer?

OK...I follow. Thanks for clarifying!

I don't really follow... Any player coach, etc can leave anytime they want. There are just ramifications of such. The Bears did hire him. They also do hold leverage. I believe he cannot be a GM with another team unless he buys out his contract or something to that end. Maybe someone here can expound... I do blame him for the failure of last year's draft. I think he got a little too big for his britches after the succes of the previous season. I think we took way too many long shots. I'm even skeptical Bazuin will ever see the field. Some of the first round busts, I understand. Some guys just crap out on the gambling table. However, even at some point, if too many crap out, the blame has to rest somewhere other than with the "chance gods". Jerry made the picks, he must be held responsible. Seems to me Billicheat doesn't have that problem... He's picking wisely. But, you are 100% correct when you say JA has done a good job of managing the cap and keeping our own intact. I think your grade is quite high. I'd give him a B-, maybe B at best when you factor in gems like Vasher and Hester... His defensive grade could be an A, but his offensive grade is no better than C, if not worse...therefore you can't give him a better grade than B I feel.

Let the love shine through! Give him the money now! ...and I do think that's what JA will end up doing.

Either one holding out would cause problems. However, there does seem to be a few FA RB's out there. If negotiations get rough, all we do is threatn or actually sign one. So, that leaves me thinking a LT and 1st round pick is costlier relating to a hold out...

Thanks for the info!

It's really all speculation at this point... I assume any agent will ask for the world. But, you've got to think JA will offer a fair contract. I'd like to see him do it now vs waiting... If there's one guy I want to see a Bear for life besides Url, Tommie and Mike Brown, it's Hester.

Overall I'd agree...

He could also break the bank if he excels... I think his contract should be re-done. I'm still honestly not sure how to... But given what he has accomplished, he has earned more money and deserves it.

No disrespect...but may I ask how old you are? I'm pushing 40. And as long as I've been following the Bears, ever since Jim McMahon, the fans and media's favorite QB has always been the one on the bench. There at least appears to be an illusion of hope in that which we do not quite fully know. I'll be the first to say that I'm happy to throw Rex under the bus.... But I don't think Kyle is the savior. I actually thought it was Brohm. The only thing about Kyle, is I just would like to see him get a fighting chance to show us what he's got. To practice with the #1 team and open up the playbook for him. Rex has had that advantage and we've seen what he can do. I'd like to see what Kyle can do with that same advantage. He could very well be worse. But, what if he is better?

Fair enough! But, I think his job is to make us forget about those picks, and he hasn't...

At least we're doing something right! Thanks for the post!

I haven't a clue...I sure would be curious to find out though.

I have a feeling it'll be a domino effect... The rooks sign, then we move to Hester, then Urlacher...

Count me in in agreement... The system right now is broken...

I think both Jones and Alexander would virtually require some thought of being starters...but Davenport allows us to have him just as a change of pace back. (ie. a big body in the goal area,etc...) And play back-up... That's why I think the fit is good. It's basically harmless to our other RB's... Davenport's too different from them.

I hear ya... No doubt the cover 2 needs D Line pressue and outstanding safety play... Once you remove Mike Borwn out of the mix, we become very average playing that defense. I'm not sippin' your QB kool-aid unfortunately... Mine has spoiled.

I agree 100%! Lovie in STL was really all about giving up territory but getting the turnover...

Dookie Davenport! Yeah, his size is why I like him in our mix...