Pixote

They trade 3 players plus their first & second round picks this year for a QB who started only 14 games in college? A bit risky if you ask me, and they will probably wind up paying him more than we will pay Cutler. I like the Cutler deal more and more. Stafford robs the bank. Cassell gets 30+ million guaranteed. I am tickled with Cutler.

If Crabtree is there for Cleveland, I can't see them passing on him.

Seems to me he knows how to have fun but yet takes his new position with the Bears quite seriosly:

Love Robiskie, would be thrilled to have him in rd 2. Good draft IMO.

According to DraftCountdown.com Cleveland's Team Needs are: 1. Outside Linebacker: Former first round pick Kamerion Wimbley has regressed after a solid rookie season and they really don't have another starting-quality option to rush pass opposite him. 2. Defensive Back: Cornerback Brandon McDonald is probably better suited for a backup role while former starting safety Sean Jones bolted as free agent they have yet to find a replacement. 3. Tight End: In somewhat of a surprise move Kellen Winslow was traded and while Martin Rucker could get the first crack at replacing him odds are they will need to bring in some more help. The top player remaining that would fit one of these needs is my selection for the Browns 50. Jared Cook TE South Carolina Next - on the clock..... 51. Dallas Cowboys - Chitownhustla

On NFL Network they said that a deal had been agreed on by Curry and that if Stafford did not agree to a deal by draft time the Lions would probably go Curry. It puts even more pressure on Stafford and gives the Lions a backup plan.

Bears Expo 2009 Information Page Gary (bowlingtwig), his wife Pam, his son Jarrett and I (Pixote) plan on attending the Expo this year (I will be buying the tickets this weekend). I was wondering who else might be attending. We could possibly get a chance to meet each other and enjoy "Bears Nation".

And you can grab the C from your M Columbo Jersey collecting dust in the closet, LOL.

It is going to be tough to trade up into the 1st round with the 64th pick of the draft,

No need to lock it until he is signed. Heck, everyone thought it was close to being a done deal when he was visiting TEN.

JAX is suppose to be negotiating a contract with him. I think we earlier heard the same with TEN. Hopefully Lovie & Pace have gotten JA & Holt to agree to a counter offer before he makes his final decision. I know there are other WRs out there much cheaper that could help out. I know we have good targets for Cutler with Forte, Olsen, Clark, & Hester. I would like to think Bennett will have a break out year. However, it sure would be nice to go into the draft with a Player like Holt under contract. I think he still has a few quality years left, especially with a QB like Cutler throwing to him.

Nope, if we trade up to the top of the 2nd it will be for RB.

Only about 10% of our posters glasses with be overflowing, maybe 30% will view the draft with a half full glass, about 40% of the posters will view the draft with a half empty glass, and the remaining 20% of the posters glasses will be empty as they will throw them through their TV screen, breaking not only their TV but the glass as they curse Angelo and demand his resignation. Angelo will trade down at least twice. Angelo will draft only 1 or 2 players many of us ever heard of or considered in all our drafts. Anyone else want to add their predictions? LOL

Cra* I wanted Holt in CHI Uni this yr.

Sorry for the hold up guys. Actually took off early from work or would not have posted this for another 5 hours. I have checked numerous sites. Needless to say many differed in opinions as to the order of filling needs for CIN but all agreed there are many weakness to draft for, including defense, OL, RB, WR. With the departure of TJH and the erratic behavior of 9 yr vet Ocho' I have to believe the site of a quality WR prospect would be too much to pass on. As much as I would love to see him drop to the Bears, ......... Drum Roll Please......... CIN selects Brian Robiskie WR Ohio State 39. Jacksonville Jaguars - Balta1701 is on yhe clock.

It is nearing time for my teams to select. If the teams I am responsible for (CIN & CLE) go on the clock while I am at work - to speed things up - if someone wants to make the selections for me - feel free to do so. As I said before, I am having to work OT to clean up some medical bills and will not be around as much as I have in the past. I usually do not get back home until 6:45 to 7:15 pm.

My lord, you think that was funny?? Personally I thought it was lame, stupid, and uninformed. 1st, Angelo will pick up targets for Cutler that are not currently on the roster. 2nd, it fails to mention targets for Cutler like Forte, Olsen, & Clark. I still think Bennet will show up fine this year. Very very lame IMO.

Last I heard players with knee or leg issues love to play on grass to lessen the stress on their injuries and extend their careers.

To me this is just showing support for Earl as his new teammate, his old teammate, and friend. How can anyone fret about that? I like that.

Ok, we have Cutler. Let's say he played for us the past few seasons and went to the pro bowl last year. If another team offered us a deal identical to what we gave Denver, would you make the trade?

Draft dish: Locking the Bears into a receiver in the 2nd round Interesting perspective on WRs that might be available in round 2:

I agree, good post. I am sure his earlier statements were misleading. I am sure Url is a big fan of this move. I heard Cutler say in an interview many Bear Players called him including Hester, Olsen, Bennett, & Urlacher to name a few I remember him saying. It appears the players are as excited as the fans.

In a response to an email on ChicagoBears.com Mayer came up with an interesting explanation as to why we got a good deal with the trade for Cutler. 1st, he says, and I can not disagree, that if Cutler were to be put into the draft in 2009 he would be the clear cut, by a landslide, #1 selection of the draft as he is a proven probowl quality NFL QB. By using the dradt selection chart: http://www.nfldraftblitz.com/pick_value_chart.htm the first round selection is worth 3000 points. Our first round pick this year is valued at 900 points. Our 3rd round selection is valued at 170 points. That totals 1070 points. Let's assume we really sucked ass this year if we did not make the move and wound up with pick #10 next year, it would be valued at 1300 points making the package 2370 points plus Orton. If this trade means we draft hopefully 32nd next year they get instead of 2370 a total of 900+170+590=1660 We save a ton of cap room, have a young promising QB who has yet to reach his prime as a QB, one who was tutored by Shanahan, an offensive genius. Sounds like a hell-a-va deal.