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IDK Booker, as a rotating player, has 4 sacks and 2 forced fumbles. Before going on IR, Dayo already had 3 sacks. Sweat had 2 sacks before missing the last 2 weeks. Unless the player we target for a trade is far more productive than what we already have, do we want to give up draft capital we can use to retool our defense? Pay big bucks, limiting our FA acquisitions? IMHO, he needs to be a huge difference-maker, not a complementary piece, to justify the move.

I found this article on Heavy. A good read. Ben Johnson Trick Play: The Fridge Would Have Understood I'm not a big fan of the site; too much speculation on trades, but they do, on occasion, have an interesting article on a hot topic about the Bears.

I assume you love vanilla ice cream? LOL I love that he is unpredictable (within reason ;-))

When everyone was filling out their preseason predictions, how many of us had us winning this game? Now, with a mini bye, we can prepare for Seattle, who have proven vulnerable. Hope we have a clean injury report by the time we play next.

That missed FG may wind up costing us big. It would have made it a 2 possession lead. Now?

There is no excuse for that TD by NE to end the half. NONE!

Strong start by the defense. Now we need to start scoring points and run up the Time of Possession to wear out their D.

Dang, missed a wide-open receiver. Missed opportunity.

Great start. Gordon has been amazing since returning. Who needs Garrett when we have Gordon ;-)

I always thought it was stupid that the NFL requires coaches and players to give sideline reporters answers to lame questions, distracting them from the game. After the game is over, okay. The days before the game- hell, 2 hours before the game- but not when they are on the field getting ready to play.

I hope they give Booker a full load; he has been saying he wants more reps. He's actually put up good numbers for the limited snaps he's been getting. I wonder why the light load? I thought he was fully recovered from all health issues that held him back,

I read this amazing stat on the "Heavy" website: (Copy & Paste quote):

Thank God Gordon is back in action today.

Bad taste in my mouth after such a sweet start.

Whatever happened to the CB we received in the Dexter trade? The only reason I thought it was a fair offer was the kid we received sounded like a decent backup CB, not a pro bowler by any means, but not a bad dude to have around. Was his disappearance a sign he was a garbage add-on?

I saw that. LOL. Sounds like a mistake Google's AI would make. Gemini has made so many errors when I ask it a question; it is scary to think AI might take control.

Agree with everything you said. Missed chatting in the thread yesterday, maybe a good thing, LOL I just hope if we do a trade, two things: Fair price paid Not a 1-year rental. I want someone who has some tread left on his tires.

I tend to avoid copying and pasting large articles because of legal concerns. I enjoyed a website's fun article with a list of quotes from Da Coach. The following link to the quotes might bring back fond memories for you. I know it did for me. Mike Ditka’s Quotes: Lessons on Life, Winning, and Being Chicago Tough

I'd love to see Ahmed get a chance to displace Johnson.

The Key Question: Who took 1st string reps? I think it will be Bagent. Swift gets a heavier workload, with R. Johnson as relief.

Jarrett Payton announced in a release from Ditka's family that Da Coach has passed away. RIP Mike Ditka's family releases statement after his death

I was watching the DEN/SF game this afternoon, and Patrick Surtain II suffered a non-contact ankle injury. I agree; it seems like there are far more of these incidents.

We sure as hell can't have this type of QB mistake against GB.

Bagent could have easily had 4 interceptions today. He was luckier than good.

We need to get rid of Stevenson, but I highly doubt we will get any offers. Cut bait. Lost cause. He will probably sign with someone else and become a perennial All-Pro.