madlithuanian

The scenario I see him in is: 1. Fox is convinced he's no longer a cancer 2. We have zero depth at LB...

I think your stance is a lot harsher than mine! You put out a lot of compelling arguments that reason out your take. My wife made a good joke to me this morning...with all the talk of balls, why don't we just watch the Pussy Cat Bowl on Animal Planet? I think I'm sold...

CHI - John Chiles signs Futures deal Source: NFL Free-agent WR John Chiles (CFL) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Chicago Bears Tuesday, Jan. 27. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The former Texas Longhorn was undrafted in 2011, but he did spend some time with the Saints and the Rams before heading up north. In the CFL, Chiles played for the Toronto Argonauts. He's a good receiver on deep routes, can track the ball well over his shoulder and has agility in the open field. Chiles' game is built on his run-after-the-catch ability and vertical speed.

You know when we agree, it's gotta either be true or it's getting cooler in hell! I completely agree. To me, the NFL has royally screwed up another thing...

My example shows the extremes which means it does make a difference. The question is how much of one. The Pats pulled away in the 2nd half because they were a superior team that didn't need to allegedly muck with PSI. I don't think there's a soul on earth with any football acumen that argues that the Colts didn't deserve to lose regardless of PSI or not. They were an inferior team. The bigger question is did it matter against the Ravens...where the game was far closer? And has it mattered in aggregate over the course of many years? I really do not know for sure, but it would seem that a small advantage is gained by using a softer ball. Is it a small 1%? or 5%? But in a close game, which we all hear is a "game of inches". that 1% could make enough difference over time.

Just noticed that!

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/...ebackers-coach/ Bears name Clint Hurtt outside linebackers coach Posted by Josh Alper on January 27, 2015, 4:04 PM EST Chicago Bears v Carolina Panthers Getty Images The Bears have brought several of John Fox’s assistants to Chicago from Denver since hiring Fox as their head coach, but one member of the 2014 staff will be sticking around. Clint Hurtt was the defensive line coach in 2014 and will remain on the staff in 2015 as the team’s outside linebackers coach. The position is usually found on staffs running a 3-4 defense, which isn’t what the Bears ran last season but is likely to be at least part of their scheme in 2015 with Vic Fangio coming aboard as the new defensive coordinator. Hurtt helped the Bears defensive linemen record 35 of the team’s 39 sacks during the 2014 season and the outside linebackers will play a major role in the team’s pass rush if the Bears do move toward more 3-4 fronts under Fangio. The Bears also announced that offensive quality control coaches Brendan Nugent and Carson Walch would not return to the team.

I'd prefer to cut the ties, but in Fox I trust... His call and I support it.

I disagree. No Bears. Not epic.

Agreed. Yes to both your PSI questions. Peanut punch is predicated on the ball not being so malleable. It's easier to knock an inflated handball out of someone's hands, than a deflated one. Football is no different. It's not impossible, but there is an advantage ot the ball carrier. From my limited time playing football, I know that a softer ball is harder to dislodge. Not impossible, but harder. And when dealing with the extreme strength in the NFL on both sides, an advantage like that could be why the Pat's don't lose many turnovers at home... Bottom line. Have a buddy hold a basketball and try to punch it out. You probably will succeed 10% of the time. Not try it with a bean bag. You will probably never succeed. The reality is it does make it harder...the question is depending on how much less, does it truly have an impact? We don't really know. But logic dictates that it would. Boxing is the same. when I punch a bag that inflated, it moves, when it's not...it kind of just crushes inside. It simply had to make a difference of some percentage. And football is a game of inches...

Sadly, there are no winners in this mess regardless. 1. The one thing we know if the NFL is guilty. Guilty of shoddy implementation of law. Shoddy refs that should have noticed after every down feeling the ball. Shoddy investigation, too slow and not all encompassing. This topped with the shoddy care of the Rice case is just too much. It basically continues to tarnish Goodell's and the NFL's reputation. Tacked in with Sherman's allegations that Goodell is in Kraft's pocket (it doesn't take a player to notice how many nice dinner parties one gets invited to) along with the Raven's Biscotti from other sources...really make this thing opaque and filthy. They need a transparent commissioner that isn't in anyone's pockets. 2. We also know the Pats are shady. We don't know for certain if they are cheaters, etc. But , we do know they certainly invite skepticism. They did admit to spygate even this past weekend. So, given that, anything else that comes from them even remotely smelling of unfair practices, is bad for their reputation. Why such a strong team would continue to push the envelope in this manner is mystifying. I read today from Peter King of a story where before the Super Bowl w/ Miami and Oakland, Larry Czonka found the Raiders playbook before the game. He passed it along ot his Coordinator, who passed it along to Shula. After getting beat, Czonka asked the coordinator how could we lose given we had the playbook? Easy, when given the book, Shula promptly threw it in the trash and said we do not cheat. Class always wins in the long run. http://mmqb.si.com/2015/01/26/super-bowl-4...vinovich-ref/3/ 3. Most this will be forgotten after a while. Unless the Pats win. Then this will be continually brought up by anyone who is not a Pat's fan. Right or wrong, it will. And when it comes time for HoF, etc. This will rear its ugly head yet again. Forget being compared to the all time greats. Shula, Lombardi, Walsh, Halas, etc. Billicheck is not in their ranks by virtue off all the allegations right or wrong. Same with Brady. Montana still reigns supreme. Just my thoughts...

Farewell Mr. Banks. You were and still are a true embassador of the game and sport itself.

AZ, you just built a very interesting case...

Agreed. And it's not their first offense as a team.

I virtually don't care about record next year. I just want us to be tough and smart. If we lose close, so be it. But we can't get blown out and be dumb constantly. We'll get another good pick then! We need as many as we can get!

Sounds like business as usual for what we're heard and seen from Pace and Fox. Let them fully evaluate and vet it out.

I'd prefer someone else. I fear Gase will jump to the next HC job open he can get. Which leads us to yet another OC next year. But, it's not a bad option.

Again, who is this person?

Who?

Ah! You are correct!

Wasn't he a Bear for a minute a few years back?

Congrats Unicorn!

Agreed

Seriously... Acting like a real pro club!

No problem! I'd recommend a viewing. Honestly, I'm suspect of what you mention too. Simply, I trust Fox to do what he thinks is best. I think the Url thing may simply be some PR stuff with some appearances during camp. I really would like Peanut for one more. Briggs, not so much!