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Well, tell you what, I am still waiting on the 3 who signed up on the original thread to let me know if they are in or out and which league they would prefer. However, since I have 4 spots left for 3 players who may or may not still be interested (I sure wish they would be kind enough to let me know) I will send you an invitation from Yahoo league 3 to sign up and leave 3 spots open (for a little while longer) for the "silent" 3 posters.

The latest update: The Posters who signed up in the original thread for the Fantasy Football Leagues and have not responded to the private messages sent to them are, in no particular order: The Prophet Killakrzydav SoxFan1 So far we have open: 1 slot in league 3 (Fri Aug 22 - 8:30 PM Live Draft) 3 slots in league 1 (Sat Aug 23 - 10 PM Live Draft) 0 slot in league 2 (Sun Aug 24 - 8:00 AM Live Draft) - League is FULL - 10th manager just sent an invitation. email me at j.w.sheridan@comcast.net Thanks

I will get you added right away. Thanks, got the email.

When you factor in Dusty (hope he stays healthy) and the potential of Harrison (our rookie who if he stays out of trouble could be the steal of the draft) and Idonoje (sp?) I think we have a killer rotation at DT with Harris as the anchor.

Agreed that is an awesome pic!

Well, don't leave us hanging, what is the new Pic of the Day?

True, they are, from what I am understanding, wanting a 5th, 6th, or 7th round pick, but why would anyone do that if it is also rumored he will be cut. I would not offer a pick. If cut, he would have to be dirt cheap for me to be interested. However, I do agree with you in an earlier post, forget Wr for now, let's concentrate on our OL, because without a good OL this year, everything else we talk about on the offensive side of the ball is mute.

But I do not think any of that would be guaranteed money and if he did not impress the hell out of us in camp, we cut him, and if he shows he would be a killer addition, 1.85 million is cheap by today's salary standards. However, I must admit, NFO has convinced me that maybe we should sit back and see what we already have. Our attention should probably be best used towards the OL for now.

Yes, I agree. After all the discussion that has gone on in these forums, about the QBs, RBs, & WRs, it all boils down to how good our OL is this year. Without a good OL, all skill positions on offense will struggle.

Good points made. Personally, I think we need to bring in a RB for insurance, Personally, I like the idea of Kevin Jones the best, but Personally, I don't think the Bears give a damn about what I think and will not bring in a veteran, LOL.

My thinking was that because of his speed, if he were cut, and we could pick him up cheap (coming off an injury missed year I do not think any team will throw a lot of money his way) then why not bring him in and let him compete with the likes of LLoyd and Bradley to try and replace the down field threat we lost with Berrian left? If we do not extend much guaranteed money, it costs us virtually nothing to take a look, just as in the case of LLoyd.

I agree to an extent, but if we could sign a veteran who has good credentials "cheap" with an incentive laden contract based on playing time, a one year deal, what would it hurt? If Forte is the RB we hope he will be the veteran brought in would never reach his incentives and be a cheap insurance policy. If Forte gets injured, or does not perform like we hope and expect him to, then the veteran backup would be a valuable asset to the team.

To update the Pick'ems: The Posters who signed up in the original thread for the Pick'ems and have not responded to the private messages sent to them are, in no particular order: Bears88 The Prophet Killakrzydav Sprout Ostrogoth Bowlingtwig ElmhurstMarcus Please send me the following information to: j.w.sheridan@comcast.net The username you post with on TalkBears The email address you want you email confirmations sent to A password that you want to use when submitting your picksheets Let me know if you want to play all three pools (otherwise I will assume all 3) Thanks http://www.talkbears.com/Contests/index.htm ANYONE CAN JOIN WHO IS REGISTERED WITH TALKBEARS.COM!! I had someone email me and indicated they thought the signups were closed to only those who responded to the original signup thread. NO, NO, a thousand times NO. ANYONE can join the free Pick'ems contest and have a chance to win one (or more) of the 5 gift certificates being given away as prizes for the contests! Just email me your information as stated above!

To update the progress: The Posters who signed up in the original thread for the Fantasy Football Leagues and have not responded to the private messages sent to them are, in no particular order: The Prophet Killakrzydav SoxFan1 So far we have open: 1 slot in league 3 (Fri Aug 22 - 8:30 PM Live Draft) 3 slots in league 1 (Sat Aug 23 - 10 PM Live Draft) 1 slot in league 2 (Sun Aug 24 - 8:00 AM Live Draft) email me at j.w.sheridan@comcast.net Thanks

Here is an interesting note from a Footballguys.com email update I received: OAK - Video Tape Contradicts WR Walker's Story Source: Norm Clarke, Las Vegas Journal-Review Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker was seen entering a car under his own power at the Bellagio the morning he was found beaten and unconscious, it was learned Friday. Metro police have surveillance tape of Walker going to the car, and it doesn't match the abduction story he told a Web site Tuesday, the source said. Walker's story had been that he was abducted from his room: "I was just back at my room, and at about 5:30 in the morning," Walker told TheDirty.com, "I got a knock at the door. I opened it, and three guys with guns were there. They cracked me in the head a few times, knocking me unconscious. They then robbed me of everything I had; my watch, money, everything. Somehow they got me to a car and dropped me off in the street. That's what happened." [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ OUR VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Interesting development here. If you're like me, you wondered why someone would rob a guy in his room and then haul him out of the hotel and then leave him on the street.

I honestly think St Clair would be an excellent starting OG for us. As a OT I thought he sucked, but when they switched him to OG late in the season I thought he did an excellent job. However, the Bears seem to like him as backup to OT. Maybe if we couldget some depth at OT they would consider leaving him at OG. I would love to see a Lineup of OLT - Williams OLG - St Clair OC - Kreutz ORG - Graza ORT - Tait

I would feel better if we added a veteran backup at RB, maybe the likes of Kevin Jones, and a veteran #3 QB, does not have to be anyone spectacular, if he were he would not sign to be a #3, but someone with a season or two of experience to fall back on, like a P Simms, if released. I would also like to see the Bears pick up some depth for our OL when rosters are trimmed.

I sent you instructions on how to sign up for both the Pick'ems and Fantasy Football League #2 in a private message. Thanks!

Love your signature image!!

Where I differ with you is that IMO a leader does this off the side, not in the media. By calling out others in public it contradicts his comments on how he felt his contract situation was handled correctly, by keeping it out of the media and not distracting the team. Then he would turn around and use the media to "insinuate" negatives about his team mates, including 2 Pro Bowlers he plays next to?

In this thread most of us have been praising Tommy Harris for being such an outstanding "TEAM" player with great leadership ability and character. I agree. AND BECAUSE OF THAT - I think the whole idea that he is calling out his team mates, which would only cause problems in the clubhouse, ridiculous. If it were true, then he just blew his image I had of him.

The Posters who signed up in the original thread for the Fantasy Football Leagues and have not responded to the private messages sent to them are, in no particular order: The Prophet AdiBear Killakrzydav Boston Bear Alaskan Grizzly SoxFan1 So far we have open: 1 slot in league 3 3 slots in league 1 1 slot in league 2 email me at j.w.sheridan@comcast.net Draft times for the leagues can be found in the thread pinned at the top of the page or in earlier posts within this thread. Thanks

The Posters who signed up in the original thread for the Pick'ems and have not responded to the private messages sent to them are, in no particular order: Flea Bears88 The Prophet AdiBear Killakrzydav DrunkBomber Alaskan Grizzly Sprout Chitownman Ostrogoth Bowlingtwig ElmhurstMarcus Please send me the following information to: j.w.sheridan@comcast.net The username you post with on TalkBears The email address you want you email confirmations sent to A password that you want to use when submitting your picksheets Let me know if you want to play all three pools (otherwise I will assume all 3) Thanks http://www.talkbears.com/Contests/index.htm

I jest found out some posters are trying to sign up using the picksheet for the pick'ems contest. That will not work. For the pick'ems just email me at j.w.sheridan@comcast.net with the following: Username Email you want to use for the picksheet confirmations Password you want to use for the picksheets Do you want to play all 3 pools.