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I hear scouts saying this was pre-existing. This does not make sense. Yes, he had a minor back injury his freshman year in college. He missed a practice or two but no games from what I understand. He then went on to start 33 consecutive games, not missing any time do to injury in practices or games, all at LOT. Now if this was a pre-existing condition - a herniated disc - how in the he** do you play 33 games and never miss a beat? Maybe we should give the Bears the benefit of the doubt. I am sure if Angelo had any inkling Williams would have injury problems with his back, he would not have drafted him.

I also really liked the way Wolfe played last night. I do not care if it was the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd string he was playing against, it does not take away from the fact he decisive, hit the hole quick without hesitation, had excellent speed and good moves in the open field. You can not take away the physical attributes he displayed just because he was playing against ## stringers.

My guess is they are hoping that the slippage in performance last year was due more to injuries he was playing with than his age. He did play very well for us until last year. If you bring him back and slip Tait back to LOT then we upgrade LOT because I certainly trust Tait there more than St Clair. I do not like St Clair at OT. That is not, IMO, his ideal position. St Clair looked very good at OG last year, and if Miller and Tait hold down the Tackle positions in good order until we can get Williams on the field, then we can put St Clair at LOG. Once Williams returns, then Miller would be a backup, Tait goes back to ROT, and we should be set. I still expect the Bears to make another move on OL with a vet that is cut before the season starts. All this being said, I thought our OL played pretty decent last night. Next year in the draft or FA we MUST make more moves for our OL.

I was at one time insisting we needed to have a vet brought in as the #3 as I did not like the idea of an undrafted QB being relied on if Rex & Kyle went down to injury. Forget it, this guy will do just fine. I would not mind seeing him get some time with the 1s, although I doubt that would happen.

I agree, if Monk & Bennett hadn't muffed their catches, he would have won the game. Excellent looking QB prospect!

Thanks Prophet, I see where you signed up already. Fantastic, great to have you join us!

Gotcha, Thanks!

Prophet beat you to it, but I wouldn't be surprised fi we did not need another before the draft. I will let you know if another opening comes up.

They were just talking about him during the game. They were saying it was not serious. That there were reports of a back problem before the draft but he was healthy when drafted and Williams never missed one practice or game with any injury his 3 years as a starter at LOT in college. I am not saying the report is incorrect, just saying there are conflicting reports.

Have to keep reminding myself, 1st preseason game, do not take it too serious, look at individual performances, not team success, it is just live practice, not to worry, not to worry, repeat after me, not to worry, LOL

If that happens the 2nd time the Chiefs get the ball, then I will begin to worry a "little" I never count much on performance in preseason. How many times do you see a team in the preseason win all their games and wind up selecting 1st in the draft at the end of the season? Happens more often than you might think.

Well they have to do something if Williams can't get back in time to be a starter week 1. Tough call. I would like to see St Clair at LOG where I think he can be an excellent player. I never did like him at OT last year when he played. He did an excellent job at OG. We'll have to wait and see.

1st set of series in 1st preseason game, I am not worried yet.

Pennington, IF AND WHEN HEALTHY, is a significant upgrade over Kyle or Rex. The question is how is his health? It has been said he is completely recovered for this year. Is he totally healthy? If so, get him, if not, forget him.

An opening has come up in TalkBears FFL #3 I posted this in the TalkBears Fantasy Forum and thought I would throw it out here also. Anyone interested? League drafts Friday August 22 at 8:30 PM FREE - NO ENTRY FEE Email me at j.w.sheridan@comcast.net if interested or respond to this post and I will send you a private message with signup instructions. Probably easier if you email me so I can send an invite direct from Yahoo. You would be competing against: Sulster NeoBear Buzzman Bowlingtwig LT2_3 Nfolingo Titon34 MadLithuanian Pixote

The main thing I DO NOT want to see in this game................. INJURIES! That would be my main concern.

I hear ya, it's time for FOOTBALL!

Ok, I will look to replace you in the league. Go ahead and exit the league so I can have someone join. Anyone interested? League drafts Friday August 22 at 8:30 PM FREE - NO ENTRY FEE email me at j.w.sheridan@comcast.net if interested or respond to this post and I will send you a private message with signup instructions. Probably easier if you email me so I can send an invite direct from Yahoo.

Killer team! Very strong in all positions!

I am showing on my Comcast TV Guide that the Bears game is going to show in my area on CBS (locally on comcast that is channel 5 WIFR) at 19:00. ESPN is airing NOS @ ARI I am sure NFL network will air it eventually, just not sure when.

I am showing on my Comcast TV Guide that the Bears game is going to show in my area on CBS (locally on comcast that is channel 5 WIFR) at 19:00. ESPN is airing NOS @ ARI

We might be surprised. I remember Lovie saying earlier that some position starters may play more extensively in preseason games than what they have in the past to give the staff a better chance to evaluate them. Of course, we know how much we can believe "coach speak" in preseason, LOL.

Maybe with this coupled with Williams' back it will force JA to do as we all hoped and go out to the FA market ant pick up a LOG. I agree with many here, is Bentley Healthy? Is R Brown Healthy? I'd be happy with either one IF HEALTHY!

I would think with all the key positions on defense that we have in place, signed, and with good depth, that we will start seeing more and more offensive skill players and OLmen drafted in the future. This is obviously where we need to concentrate the next few drafts. IMO

Otah was never considered a LOT prospect, everyone was saying he would be a ROT. We needed LOT. He is currently working at ROT after having to sit out the mini camps with an ankle injury. It is hard to say, maybe he could have moved to LOT. Just never heard anyone say they thought he could do it. Now Branden Albert was a considered by many the guy we should have taken, saying he had all the skills needed to eventually become a starting LOT. However, if you check this out, you will find he is also out with an injury and may miss the entire remainder of training camp. Injured Albert could miss the rest of camp So I guess we just have to keep our fingers crossed and hope Williams gets back soon.