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I agree, if he had a healthy career he very well might have put up HOF stats. He was a tremendous player when healthy and even with his limited career as a starter over the past 5 years still has some remarkable stats. I will never forget the 2 games back to back he scored the winning TD on INTs returned. Doesn't he hold the scoring record for Bears defensive players?

Former players rave about Bears line coach Rod Marinelli I've read posts before from former players who were taught by Marinelli, but this one expands on it with even a quote from Ron Rivera. I can't wait to see how our D Line plays this year. If they produce like I think they are going to, Lovie's defense is going to be a top 5 defense and our team will rock and roll!

???? Wow, that is kind of a rough assessment of Hester.

Cutler is saying and doing all the right things since coming to the Bears. He has worked his ass off in meetings with Turner and in private workouts with many of the receivers. I had to laugh my ass off when I read an article (I can't remember which site it was on) where they said round one went to Orton because he has worked so hard in Denver picking up the new system. They obviously missed the fact that Cutler has not been vacationing in the Bahamas. I suspect Cutler would love it if we went after Burress but he knows that is not his decision and by suggesting the same it would show a lack of trust in his current WR group. At least that is my guess. Hopefully I am wrong and he means exactly what he is quoted in saying. I have heard a lot of positive remarks made about Bennett, Knox, Hester, & Rideau. The few things I have heard about Iglasias & Kinder seems to be an "after the fact" statement. I have yet to hear any glowing reports on Kinder. My guess is going into camp on July 31st Bennett, Knox, Hester, & Rideau are our top 4 WRs with the remaining spots up for grabs. Kinder will probably come up with a mysterious injury and wind up with a patented JA "Red-Shirt". Iglasias & Davis will probably round out the roster. Now, if we pick up a "Burress" type of WR, I am guessing Davis is toast.

I was thinking the same thing when I saw what the judge handed down to Stallworth. It is hard to believe that a guy DUI killing someone in an accident would only get 30 days. I am sure the family of the deceased victim are furious.

I am still all for Burress. Yes, Edwards or Marshall would be a significant upgrade. However, Burress IMO would have the most success of the 3 in our system. He would have the best skill set & the least baggage combination of the 3. I think the agent is correct in saying Burress is unlikely to go to trial until after the 2009 season. I also doubt that with the CBA negotiations coming up that Goodell would step in on Burress until after the legal system runs it's course. I would be all for the Bears giving a big 1 year deal to Burress with some kind of clause to protect us in case he does indeed have time lost do to the legal situation.

Yep, seems like a very MATURE respone.

A quote from an article on the Sun-Times (About Rapport Building between Cutler & WRs):

I agree. I love our group of WRs. I know the coaches & JA do as well. However, it is so obvious to me at least that if we could add a WR in the likes of Burress or Marshall, our offense would be HUGE. Assuming our defense rebounds, and I am confident it will, we would have a tremendous chance to return to the SB. With that in mind, if they really wanted to trade him, we have the ammunition. We are absolutely loaded at LB and could package one with a draft pick if necessary to go after Marshall. We have Briggs & Urlacher, both IMO are untouchable. Now you have J Williams playing lights out in preseason, a proven cover 2 LB in Pisa, a great looking prospect in Freeman, Roach & HH (who if healthy could be a solid backup). Denver is desperately trying to rebuild on defense. I have to believe a package could be set up to satisfy them.

I know it is VERY UNLIKELY to happen, but wouldn't it be sweet to have Marshall join Cutler in Chicago? Like I said, just dreaming.

Orton named Broncos starting QB It should be interesting to see how this develops.

To this day I still wonder what went on behind the scenes that caused Lovie to allow Rivera to leave. I suspect there is far more to the story than what has been said or published. I suspect that the truth has never been released out of respect for R Rivera. It has been said there was a difference of opinion on defensive schemes. I have to believe there is more to the move than just a disagreement of such.

I think I read somewhere that because D Manning was held out of OTA with a minor injury they had Graham substitute for him at nickel.

Agreed, none of these WRs mentioned would justify a contract, I have more faith in our WRs, even without experience, than these guys who have had their chances but never made it and shined.

If that is the case, I sure hope JA works out a trade with someone for I hate giving up players without any compensation, even if it is a 3rd, 4th, or 5th rounder.

Wow, a super sleeper for QB in FF Drafts

One thing Gary (bowlingtwig) & I can tell you after getting his autograph & being front row in the rookie seminar at the Expo, he has spent a lot of time in the weight room. He is ripped! I was surprised to see a rookie WR come in looking like that.

Tribune Article Disagreeing with Article by TSN Ranking Lovie Smith 20th best HC The Sporting News Article Ranking NFL HCs that is mentioned in the article above The Sporting News Article is a joke. Hell, they ranked Mike Singletary #14 and he has not been HC for a full season. Sean Payton is #6? He is 26-24 in 3 seasons with 1 playoff win? Several HCs ranked above him have 1 year of experience. I am not sure where I would rank him (Lovie) but based on his record over the years I agree with the writer on the Tribune that he should be somewhere in the top 10.

Is it possible Johnny Knox = Eddie Royal???? Then P Burress = B Marshall Toss in D Hester, E Bennett & Iglesias, the 6th WR yet TBD Now, IF we had that group of WRs for Cutler, I think the talk about our WR group would change dramatically.

An interesting article. I did not realize he was a former agent for NFL players. I hope we never let this guy escape to another team. He is kick butt in his job. ESPN.com Article about Cliff Stein

FootballGuys.com reports: I also heard it reported by M Clayton on ESPN Chicago that TBB, NYJ, & CHI have all shown interest.

DB, I shot you a PM.

From what I have read he was an extremely productive tackler in STL during his 6 years, some at a heavier weight, some at his current weight. I have no concerns at all about his ability to tackle. He had 20 PD and 7 INT over 6 years. I hope he proves to be effective in coverage. That is my concern, not his ability to tackle. If he is good in coverage, this guy with his speed and abilities proven in the past 6 years excites the hell out of me when playing beside URL & Briggs.

When I listened to the Radio Clips of the interview of Dungy I was not offended at all and took his comments totally different than some have on the forum. He expressed some concerns about his maturity, yes, but did say that he was sure that Lovie & JA checked out this aspect and was confident he was indeed a "Mature" leader for the team. He also was asked if Cutler could make this team a top 10 team and a playoff team, his response was that if all worked out with him as the Bears management expects, the Bears would not only a top 10 team, but a top 5 team and a Super Bowl contender. How can anyone take an exception to this, unless you are a fan of DET, MIN, or GBP, LOL.

Yep, he has two long arms , and I would love to see him on the Bears if he can get out of the predicament he is currently in and help put us in the Super Bowl.