Connorbear

The vast majority of their revenue comes from the TV and then ticket sales. Neither will be affected. Merch sales are minimum. This will really not affect them. Look, I don't agree with the decision. I wanted a house cleaning as most of us did. However, I do see it as a smart business decision given the pending lockout. If they were to fire Lovie and hire a new coach and then there is a lockout, they would be paying 2 salaries during the downtime. Peace

Phillips basically said the other day it is playoffs or clean house. That is what I was thinking of with that comment. Peace

The leadership of this team is now on a short leash. They know it. Some folks do their best work under the gun. We'll see. Worst case, Jerry and Lovie are unemployed next year at this time. Best case, they'll have been given some new toys to play with in the off season, via free agency, and they'll have vindicated ownership's vote of confidence. Thisi is the most important piece. Time to put up or shut up. Peace

This is not the type of thing that scares me. It's just a sport. I know you don't like the McCaskey's but is it necessary to insult the 87 yr old daughter of George Halas? Peace

Will do. Peace

I was just looking at the Slaughter schedule today. The stadium is about 45 minutes from my house and the tickets are cheap. I figured I could take my son and nephew to a few games. Sounds like a plan now. Peace

Agreed. I was just talking about 2008. Most of his other drafts are below average to crap. Peace

Sounds like a documentary: "Soaring with Turkeys - The 2009 Chicago Bears" Peace

Phillips said no one has been hired at this point. Peace

Ted was on the SCORE this morning with Mully & Hanley. The interview will be available on their website soon. Highlights (paraphrasing Ted): - The fact that a player like DA comes in at the end of the year and plays very well makes you question what is going on. - Believes Lovie and Jerry give the best chance to turn around the team quickly. - Playoffs are the standard for next year. - Hanley asked if Lovie and Jerry were out of contract, would he have extended them. Ted did not really want to answer. Said he didn't want to answer hypotheticals but that money was not the issue. Overall, good interview. Peace

IMHO I see Bennett with the same skill set as Engram. I could see him as a solid contributor with us for some time. I don't see Roach and DA as regular FA pickups. They were pulled from other teams practice squads during the season. I was specifically talking about additions to the roster last year. Peace

Bennett reminds me alot of Bobby Engram (a possession receiver with limited speed but great hands and route running). Engram was in the league for over 10 years. IMHO, Bennett has alot of value in this league. Everyone is overlooking DA. I realize he was not drafted last yr, but Angelo did pull him off of another teams practice squad (similar to Roach). He looks like a strong #2 and possibly a #1 with development. Peace

Agreed 100%. If things fall apart, Ted won't be fired but he will be moved back to his previous role (getting the stadium deal done ensured him a job for life IMHO). Everyone else will be gone. Peace

I think I remember an analyst saying that getting 2 quality starters off of any draft is a successful draft. Peace

You're right. My bad. Peace

Ding, ding, ding. We have a winner. Peace

What are your thoughts on their performance so far? 1st - Williams 2nd - Forte 3rd - Bennett 3rd - Harrison 4th - Steltz 5th - Bowman 5th - Davis 6th - Baldwin (gone) 7th - ? Throw in Hanie as UDFA and DA and Roach who we snagged off of other teams practice squads. To me, this is actually shaping up as a fairly good group. Thoughts? Peace

He did not fire Rivera. His contract was up and they did not renew him. Peace

Snyder's problem is he has his nose in the football operations. He must think he is Jerry Jones. He is a dbag and there is no way I would want him as an owner. Peace

Probably the best option we are going to get at this point. Peace

Let me say this sincerely - thank you for the input. If I have offended you or anyone else in anyway in the past that was never my intention and I apologize. I will leave it at that. Peace

Sorry to hear about your job. Best of luck. I realize you are not happy about the decision but telling Virginia McCaskey to rot in hell over this is taking things way to seriously. BTW - Her husband is still alive (Ed McCaskey). Peace

My money is on either Martz or Bates for OC and Fewell for DC. Bet these are wrapped up in the next 2 weeks. Peace

I got some good laughs from the conference. I can't wait until Ted has to hold the same conference next year. LOL Peace

Dude, relax. Just giving my opinion. If you don't like it, stop reading my posts. I'm not going to get into a pissing contest with you. Peace