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Wow, now we know Fields can hit a wide open receiver when the overage beaks down. ?

Question the play calling for CHI. All SF needs to do is concentrate on Montgomery. Boring.

100% - That is why I posted my overly optimistic prediction. I want Lynch & Shanahan crying in the beers after the game for passing on Fields to take Lance.

That's fantastic news. I hope they are able to play game 1 against SF. If they are ready to contribute, it greatly increases our chances of upsetting SF. Fantasy Dream, Fields 4 TD 0 INT - Lance 0 TD 4 INT ?

I agree that it 'might' be too soon for Jones & Pringle to take full snaps, but I think both could contribute by being inserted into the lineup for a half dozen or so plays when the situation presents itself. I have my fingers crossed. I was looking forward to both of these players stepping up big time this year to give Fields more options to add to Mooney, Kmet, and our RBs.

Looks fantastic! DBDB, Thank You! We all appreciate your dedication to this site, allowing us a chance to share our love for the Bears.

If Borom, Jenkins, and Jones all three develop into above average starters, we have a promising start to a young offensive line for the future.

What worries me? I was hoping you'd ask. All of this talk about how much improved our OL looks. I pray that once the season begins I see the improvement. But on the basis of the first PRESEASON game I sure don't see it. Fields took 19 snaps from the center in the first game, was hit multiple times and sacked twice. From what I can tell, the average number of offensive plays/game for a team is between 60 and 70 per game. That would mean Fields was on a pace to be sacked 6 times if he played a full game? Giving up 6 sacks in a game really sucks!

I can understand taking him off the PUP and I assume enforcing the daily fines. The Bears tried to give him what they thought was a fair contract. While doing so they covered his ass so he wouldn't have to pay fines for not practicing with his teammates despite being scheduled to make almost 10M on his rookie contract. So to repay Poles and the Bears for this kind gesture, saving him (?) 40K per day he makes a public demand for a trade saying he isn't being offered respect. I hope things get worked out, but until things are resolved, he can pay the fines. A 1sr & 3rd rounder would be fine by me.

A writer for NFL.com just posted his power rankings for 2022. I find it hard to believe he has the Bears at #32. 2022 Power Rankings by Dan Hanzus of NFL.com

I get tired of all of the BS. If this were during the season, I can understand needing to keep some information confidential. You don't want to let opponents know information that might allow them to better prepare for you. But we haven't even played our first preseason game. There is no reason not to be open with the fans about situations like Jenkins missing practices. Poles, Flus, Getsy, and Jenkins himself set themselves up for wild rumors that could be avoided with transparency. If he is injured, what was the injury? If he is not in proper condition, admit it. If he has a drinking problem, fans will understand and support him. But to do the annoying white lies, humming and hawing, only leads to radical speculation of possible reasons for his absence that often are far worse than reality. Maybe a coach would prefer to have the player admit to the fans/press what the issue is. I just listened to Jenkins' press conference. His response to questions? "I'd rather not say." I learned nothing from the interview. A waste of my time. Fluff. That's all it was. B.S.

Yes, Thomas was also a bust for SF. Lynch was clever to con Pace. Then he squandered the bounty he received.

I get it. Trubisky was victimized in part by a piss poor Bears' coaching staff. However, he owns a lot of his failure. I wasn't at all surprised he failed. We sure as hell should have never traded up for him. SF schooled our GM. He certainly did not come into the draft with an impressive college resume. Huge risk! I was pissed, wanting to wait to draft a QB. We could have drafted Watson or Mahomes without giving up draft capital. So when everyone was so complimentary of Pittsburgh signing Trubisky, acting like he was going to be a 'Franchise QB" because of spending a year behind Josh Allen, I had to laugh my ass off. It appears he is proving me right. He will never be any more than an average backup QB. He'll retire 10 years from now after playing for a half dozen teams, complaining he never got a chance to prove himself.

Yes Deebo torched us for 171 yards on 6 receptions. Mitchell ran for 137 yards. Garoppolo threw for 322 yards. We lost 33 to 22. Not close. This was when SF was struggling with a lot of injuries. Now that said, I think that the Bears come away with multiple interceptions against QB Lance, and with Fields taking a step forward with a coaching staff that knows what the hell they are doing, we win and surprise the "experts."

Crap! I was hoping Deebo wouldn't sign until after we played SF week 1

Didn't Newsome impress in preseason last year before sitting the first 14 or 15 games on the Practice Squad? I bought into the hype last year and was disappointed. I will wait to see if I am wrong, but I fear this is just another player who will wind up on another team's PS.

I assume he has totally pissed off Poles, Flus, and the OL Coach is they are thinking of trading a player drafted so high in his 2nd year when we are rebuilding our OL. What possible compensation would we receive? I doubt we'd get more than a conditional 4th and that might be a pipe dream.

I did a Google search and found this:

So Poles is a big tease! Bringing in Schofield and Rieff is huge, adding reliable veterans with loads of experience to protect Fields. Hopefully our young OLmen will continue to develop and be ready to step in to start if/when one or both of these vets get injured. Quinn reporting is comforting, but does not rule out the "rumored" trade possibilities. Even Smith reported, although he will not practice. It's fantastic having Brisker signed!

I agree 100%. I have no doubt Poles had plans on a new contract for Smith. Best do it now and have our Defensive MVP locked up for the next 4 or 5 years. He is, IMO, a top 5 ILB and should be paid as such. I'm okay if it takes a few weeks to get the contract resolved. I'd prefer him stay healthy and fresh for the season, energized by a new contract.

I have to believe losing Dozier for the season due to a knee injury was the reason for Poles to bring in a replacement this late in preseason. I like the addition. Can play both OG & OT. I'm sure he will ne signed to a reasonable 1 year contract.

Interesting. I see from the article I have linked he started 12 games for the Chargers as a OT? (Played in 15 so I assume 3 games at OG) Could be a valuable backup at OG/OT at a minimum. Starter??? Let's see if he is signed. The Bears Worked Out Veteran OL Michael Schofield

I've been noticing all the teams coming up with alternate helmets this year. The Bengal's white version, the Jet's black, etc... So it doesn't surprise me that the Bears will use an alternate orange helmet during the season. The Bears will wear the new orange helmets on Oct. 13 against the Washington Commanders and on Oct. 30 at the Dallas Cowboys.

I'd love to know what the current offers/demands are. Are the Bears offering guaranteed money in the 3rd year of his deal? If so, how much? In comparison, what did they give Gordon in 3rd yr guaranteed money? I know, Gordon was picked 9 spots earlier than Brisker, but it still would be interesting to know. Is Brisker (his agent) being unreasonable? Is he asking for 50K? 100K? 200K? More? There is so much we don't know.

I read an article on NBCSports.com that gave some interesting figures. Phidarian Mathis was drafted one pick before Brisker and received $111K guaranteed in the third year of his contract from the Washington Commanders. New England Patriots drafted wide receiver Tyquan Thornton two picks after Brisker, and he received no guaranteed money in the third year of his deal. I can't believe it would take a rocket scientist to figure out an acceptable figure for Brisker. We are talking nickels and dimes when compared to NFL contracts. This doesn't require a huge sacrifice by either party.