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Angelo was open to the idea of a true #1 wide receiver or he would not have tried to get Boldin. He just could not pull off a deal for a #1 that he liked.

I thought the player (not sure who was in) that the QB waved over at the last minute to the group to the left should have stayed in the backfield and taken off in the huge gap between the players to the far left and the few remaining to rush the kicker/qb or to the right where no one was to be seen for a quick screen pass.

Exactly right, although I thought it was one of the dumbest trick plays I have seen, hell it might have worked if run when originally called. However, after NYG called a time out I was shocked they went ahead and called it again.

I love it, I just noticed Dan Bernstein of the Score 670 donated $6.70 to the cause, LOL. Hey Danny Boy, why not $670?

Noots: You have contacts with quite a few different forums for Bears Fans. Could you possibly promote the site that ConnorBear posted in a thread pinned to this forum to see if we can generate some more donations to this campaign to oust the current powers to be that are causing the Bears to resemble a bad High School team? http://www.bearfansunited.org/

I would hope the web site promoting this effort will be posting additional videos and pictures of the Ad and billboard. I thought I saw a video showing the promotion on local news and other pics as well on the site when I made my small contribution to the effort.

I appreciate the good wishes by everyone. I am sure we are all struggling with the current economic conditions and I certainly did not mean to cry on anyones shoulders. It was really meant tounge in cheek trying to spur other posters to contribute to the fund mentioned in this thread. Rockford's unemployment rate continues to grow. A report from October 2009 shows the unemployment rates of 372 metropolitan areas, rated from the lowest at #1 (Bismark, ND) @ 2.8%. Rockford is rated #361 at 15.7%. Only 10 cities were quoted with a higher unemployment rate. Local news has us now at an estimated 20% in recent article. Thanks to Unemployment Insurance, assistance my daughter is giving me for allowing them to move in with me when they lost their home, and knowing I am a year away from being able to draw Social Security, I hope to be able to make ends meet even if it means taking a part time job or ??? Again, thanks for the good wishes everyone and I pray all of you can hang in there until the economy picks up and recovers. Now if only the Bears can pick up asnd recover as well. Which can we expect to occur first? LOL

If Harris wants him signed maybe he should give some of the contract money he is getting and not earning back to the organization and help pay for his (A.O.'s) new contract:

Ok guys, ante up. I just lost my job. The company I worked for over the past 5+ years just closed their doors on December 18th, a week before Christmas. I am not sure what the hell I am going to do. I just donated 10.00. If I can do that, then please, everyone who can please donate to this effort. Maybe it will cause the ownership to get off their ass and make changes.

Just announced on NFL Network he went to Buffalo Bills.

I will never be embarrassed to be a Bears fan. I may not like what I see on the field. I may be pissed off at the coaching. I may be totally discouraged by the performance of our players. I may even joke with friends about how bad our team is. BUT, I will never be embarrassed to profess my loyalty to the team. I will remain a HUGE fan of the Bears to the day I die, during the good times and the bad.

Oh, but we do, just think how many 6th & 7th round picks we could get for a high 3rd round selection!

I can not blame JA on this one. I was thrilled when we picked up Pace as was just about everyone on this forum was. Unfortunately, the guy just has no gas left in the tank.

Maybe give Shaffer a look at ROT as well, why not? Also, lets get DA some time on the field and maybe Iglasis. We need to see what we have to work with in the future.

If we only lose by 18 it would surprise me. I am expecting another "Cincy, A'zona" type of killing.

I have to believe there will be some house cleaning done. Unfortunately, IMHO, Lovie & Jerry will probably, do to contract commitments, are probably safe for another year. I do believe there could be a big shakeup under them. Possibly a new OC for sure. Turner's contract expires. The fact he is on his last year tells me something. There has been talk as to the possibility of Charlie Weis being released from Notre Dame. He was a kick but OC in the NFL. I would love to see him come on board if available.

Maybe Ditka offers us his entire draft for him, LOL ;-)

I'd love to rip you for being so negative about the Bears chances of winning this game, but unfortunately, I agree.

There is an interesting article on NFL.com about Free Agency in an uncapped year and how it is not going to be lucrative for players and the new rules for FA that are involved. It seems to me it might make it even more difficult to obtain key FAs to rebuild an OL which is what we so desperately need. NFL.com Article on 2010 Free Agency with Uncapped Year

I hope that I am wrong. I studied the game so long last night I had to use eye drops and sit in the dark because of eye strain. I honestly think the Bears are going to get their asses handed to them today. Our DL can stop the run (not an issue with AZ, they can’t run the ball) but cannot pressure the QB (big issue with AZ). Our secondary is ok versus an average receiving group, however, AZ’s receivers are elite. We for some reason have always had trouble covering RBs catching balls out of the backfield (Hightower has excelled at this). Our OL could not stop me on a pass rush. Our OL cannot open holes for Forte and AZ despite giving up a ton of yards against CAR last week (who has an elite OL) is still one of the top units against the run. On paper it appears we have a chance. I am usually the first in line at the Bear’s Kool-Aid booth but unfortunately when I went for a refill this week the booth was with a sign saying Out of Business. I suspect after this game, the Bear’s may be out of business also, or at least out of the running for a legitimate shot at the playoffs.

Ok, I know I am going to regret my showing my ignorance by asking, but what is a/an STH?

I love Gould's attitude. Great guy and a hellava kicker despite not having the long bomb as a weapon on FGs. He has seemed to improve on his kickoffs. I am not sure if this is backed up statistically but that is the impression I get when watching the games.

Sounds like a great deal financially for the Bears. I am surprised Cutler's camp did not demand a longer and larger deal.

M Turner was held to 30 yds on 13 carries - 2.3 yds per carry We are starting our 3rd MLB, we have been playing musical chairs with Pisa being injured at LB. We are rated # 6 against the run, # 14 against the pass, and # 13 in total defense. We have had a pretty tough schedule compared to many other teams. I think the defense is not as bad as many think.

That is a possibility I did not think of. We have lots of DEs, and if Gaines is truly worth a 2nd rounder next year, we should be fine with our rotation at DE. We have AO, Brown, Gaines, M Anderson, Idonoje... LB is a greater need right now. I do not know much about the LB being takled about, but if he would be an excellent starter for us at LB, pick your poison and trade one of the DEs.