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Congratulations guys, great job!! I came in dead last, ;-(

Week 16 features games on Thursday night (Indianapolis at Jacksonville) and Saturday night (Baltimore at Dallas). We all know the drill by now for early Thursday night games and this is really no different. Just keep in mind that there are two early games this week (if you chose to make selections for those 2 games) and then the remainder of the slate of games for Sunday & Monday.

Pittsburgh's defense is playing awesome football right now. I would not be at all surprised to see them in the SB. Their offense is not scaring anyone but with a defense like theirs they do not need to score many points. 2 of the better games I have seen on TV this year are the 2 games between the Steelers & Ravens, both of which Pittsburgh pulled out at the end of the games.

I agree, we should have brought in some WR talent. Our defense is solid with the personel we have. Some backup depth here and there may be needed but if the guys we have play to their potential, they are a solid bunch capable of being a top 10 defense. The problem is not the personel but the coaching, IMO. I think Orton has developed far more this year than I ever expected considering he has no quality receivers to work with except our TEs and at times has had problems with protection. I like his backup in Caleb H. I would like to see a 4th or 5th rounder drafted to develop at #3. Our main concerns this offseason (besides a possible change in some coaching positions?) is OL and WR. The way I see it is we are 2 quality WRs and 2 quality OLmen away from having a top 10 offense. (and of course an OC who know what the heck he is doing)

It is disappointing that Arizona mailed in a lousy effort against the Vikings. I am still caustiously optimistic that the Bears will have a chance to win the NFCN. Atlanta is playing good Football right now and has plenty to play for. The Giants are still trying to lock up home field advantage throughout the entire playoffs. Both of these teams are more than capable of beating the Vikings. So if the Vikings lose the remaining 2 games on their schedule, we must win against GBP at home and then the Texans on the road. Not an easy task but I would aruge an easier schedule than what the Vikings have to face. Oddly enough, despite the results of the last game we had with GBP, I am more concerned with the game against Houston on the road then next Monday's game against the Packers. Does any of this matter? I think so. Many on the forum say we would not deserve to make the playoffs. I ask why not? If we wind up the season 10-6 (with 3 of those loses I would suggest bordered on criminal neglegence on the part of the coaching staff) I certainly think the players on this team deserve to see what they can do in the playoffs and might just surprise everyone. Tell me, does anyone see a team out there that is unbeatable?

I do not think it is so much that the majority of the guys on the forum do not want the baggage. The fact of the matter is the only team Owens will be happy on and therefore not cause major problems is a team that is a "pass first" team and one with an excellent QB that can utilize the skills of a deap threat like TO. We are not that team. He would never agree to a trade to us in the first place. Therefore the question is somewhat mute IMHO.

After viewing the blog and the "attempt" at humor, I would suggest that if Kyle Orton views this it might just bring a defamation of character law suit against the author as well as the blog administration/owner.

My oh My I am in love again. I just saw G Sayers on NFL Total Access.......... Alright, get your mind out of the gutter......... I love the coat he is wearing. I do not think I have seen the Bears coat he is wearing before. I have seen similar ones, of course, but not the exact version he is wearing. Does anyone know where it might be available for purchase (assuming you saw Sayers on the show before the game tonight)? I am too lazy to go surfing the net.

The picksheet for Week 15 is Ready! Remember - Thursday game alert! Good luck with your picks! http://www.talkbears.com/Contests/index.htm

Congratulations to flea for taking first place and to Gakman23 for a close second! Great job guys!

I agree, and although we might not be able to get a #1 in FA, we can still upgrade over the crap we currently are fielding at WR. With good TEs & a kick butt RB we can still be effective on Offense if we can upgrade our OL and address holes in our D.

Damn, if he is a RFA forget it, he is good enough to get the franchise tag. He has become Brees' favorite WR target and like I said before NOS would be friggin' idiots to let him walk.

I went to a KFFL article to check out the 2009 FA Class Article and found some interesting names on the list. In regards to free agent WRs that might be available (some may have already signed extensions since this article was put up or may sign before the FA period begins): TJH from CIN I think is a true #1 WR who could start as a #1 on any team in the NFL. However, I am sure he will be well sought after and very expensive. I wonder if the Bears would persue him? Bobby Engram is obviously near the end of his career but is still a great possession WR on 3rd down situations. J. Gaffney I think is the sleeper of the bunch. He is buried behind Wes Walker and R Moss so does not get many looks but from what I have seen is an excellent WR. Lance Moore is a kick butt WR with speed but I can not believe NOS would be foolish enough to let him walk. The above 4 are all listed as UFAs and any would be an upgrade for our WR group. Of course there are going to disgruntled WRs who want to be traded but I can not see JA trading away 1st day draft picks for a WR. I just do not think he would take the plunge.

PC had hiccups this morning, LOL. I deleted the multiple copies for you. Take care

Qestion for the board. I have not been following college football this year or the upcoming draft. Who is the Big prospect at FB coming out this year and what round would he projected in? I want to see the Bears upgrade at this position either in FA or the draft but would not consider it a position I would want to burn a high pick on, maybe 4th or 5th round at the earliest, but would prefer a proven FA (will any be available in FA?).

I agree, the big hits in the draft usually come in the first 3 rounds. If we can pick up an additional 3rd rounder we can get a quality "prospect" to fill a hole. It would be great if we can get such a compensation pick. Guess I will be pulling for Berrian to rack up some stats the remaining part of the season, LOL.

LOL, you beat me to it. After reading the post you responded to I was going to say the same thing. He is hardly in a position to be considered an injury risk type of player. I expect big things from Williams next year.

Until I see our OL become dominating I want to see OLmen drafted day one, especially in the first round. I would like to see another OT in round one this year, and WR & OG addressed in rounds 2 & 3. If we add another 3rd rounder via compensation for Berrian, a BIG IF, then best player available coupled with need.

The picksheet for Week 14 is Ready! Remember - Thursday game alert! Good luck with your picks! http://www.talkbears.com/Contests/index.htm

Good job Gary! Yours truly comes in second, with 11 wins, with Gary besting me with 12 correct.

Your writing off all these players already? Williams may still be the answer for us at LOT. I think it is way too early to write off players like Harrison, Steltz, & Bowman. I have been disappointed in Bennett but still too early to tell.

It's possible Orton could be the answer at QB. I also feel Hanie in the near future could develop into an excellent option at QB. I do not feel QB is a high priority at this time. RB & TE are fine. Would not mind seeing a 2nd string RB drafted to back up Forte. However, OL needs a lot of work and WRs, well, we definately need not only a true #1 but a solid #2 as well. I think we have the DTs on our squad already if we had proper coaching / schemes.

When I look at your post by going to edit/full I am not seeing the link to the photo, just the line that would appear under the photo. You might want to try editing the post using the "insert image" link at the top of the editing area and see if your image shows up that way, or just provide me the link and I will give it a shot.

I would definately not trade for a quality WR unless I was confident we had a QB that could get him the ball. In the same regards, why trade for a top shelf QB unless you had the WRs to throw to or a OL to give him time to do so? I would not trade for a killer DE unless I was sure our DTs would provide the push up the middle to allow him to be effective. The problem we are in right now is we have too many question marks to fill unless we go into the FA market and hit it big in the drafts.

Thanks Noots. I know it is not fun writing up these articles when the Bears struggle. We all appreciate the great work you do in breaking down the games for us. I would prefer to read your analysis of the Bears games than any other sports writer out there in print or on the net. There are weeks when your articles do not get many responses but I am sure it is not out of a lack of appreciation but just frustration on the part of the fans trying to sort out why our team is unable to turn the corner and play like we feel they should be capable of.