Connorbear

Well, I didn't expect him to be gone. I was just hoping. My questions: What kind of scrub do they think they will get to replace Turner who we all know will be the sacrificial lamb? Will they make him hire a defensive coordinator? Who is going to want the job with the head coach on such a short leash? Further, if Lovie ends up getting firect after next yr and a new head coach comes in with a new staff, how does that benefit Jay (3 offensive coordinators in 3 years)? Peace

Iglesias would essentially replace Davis on the game day roster. We already have a very young group of WRs getting reps. No need to force him in. Davis is a very good gunner and one of the few constants that Toub can count on. Gilbert should definately get reps. Up until last week I would have had him replace Adams, but Adams has played very, very well as of late. Do you inactivate "The Prince" since he will most likely be gone anyway? Moore is a no brainer. Vasher is hardly playing anymore. He should be inactive the rest of the season or even just out right cut. Peace

Thanks for posting. You have to appreciate Pace's professionalism given the situation. Peace

I'm sure they did tell him about it but they didn't broadcast it to the world. They tried to minimize and treat a 10+ year future hall of fame vet with some respect. Again, I have no issues with that. I have no issues with Ozzie telling a player to his face in private that they suck. It's when he gets in front of a microphone and does it I have an issue. I managed for 10 yrs early in my career and the one thing I learned is you praise in public and criticize in private. You don't earn the respect of your employees by beating them up in front of others. Peace

Exactly. Peace

I have no issues with how they handled it. At least they made the change. Peace

Jeff Dickerson, on AM1000 this morning, reported Orlando Pace was ready and wanting to play last week. The coaching staff told him that Williams will be starting the rest of the year. For some reason, I did not see this in the paper anywhere. Dickerson said it was something they were trying to keep quiet. Peace

http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2009/...rs-offense.html Peace

Billick is a coach who actually shows emotion so we must go get him. Peace

Hey, I never said DA was a #1 receiver. I am simply saying I would start him and Knox and have Hester in the role of a 3rd or 4th receiver going forward. IMHO Hester will never get much better at receiver. Whereas Knox has shown the potential in his 1st year to be a very, very good receiver. Will he ever be a #1 - probably not. But he will end up having a better career as a receiver than Hester (mark my words). Hester is in his 4th yr in the NFL. Knox is just a rookie. Peace

Agreed. However, in the end, they are on Jay. He has not had a good year and he will be the 1st to admit it. Hopefully, we will mistakes like these decrease dramatically next yr as he develops a better repore with the receivers. Peace

I can go with that but neither of us were around during the Abe Gibron years. I heard he sucked big time. Peace

Not that this excuses anything, but I read in the Sun Times that Cutler called the time out because the play clock was winding down and players were not in position. Afterwards, Lovie decided to challenge. Peace

Now that they are officially out of the playoff hunt, Angelo needs to tell Lovie that he needs to pick 1 d-lineman in the rotation who will be inactive the rest of the season. My choice would be the Prince. No way will we bring him back unless on the cheap. Peace

If you are just saying this yr, then I can agree. If you want to further argue that Wanny or Jauron are better coaches than Lovie, then I strongly disagree. Peace

So you are saying we don't have a #2 receiver on this team? I would say we are stocked full of #2s and need a #1. However, our need for an upgrade on the o-line outweighs our need for a #1 at this point. That's why I made suggestion. Peace

They are not worse than they were under Wanny or Jauron. They are bad, no doubt, but not that bad. Peace

Management needs to sit down with him and let him know that he is a reserve receiver from now on and a full time return man. I don't care what his incentives are and neither should nanagement. He is an average receiver at best. DA stepped into the starting lineup and looked 100 times better. Knox and DA should be starting with Bennett at #3 and Hester at #4. If he bitches, offer to redo his contract such that his incentives are tied to the return game going foward. Peace

I agree with all the grades except for WR. I would have given them a B-. Both DA and Knox had very good games. Thanks for posting. Peace

Stadium was full no doubt. Good football atmosphere. Too bad Lovie doesn't know his arse from a hole in the ground. Peace

It was at this moment at the stadium my head exploded. Lovie Smith better be fired at the end of the yr. Week after week this team is out coached. Get him and his staff out of here. Peace

I read today that Pace was limited again in practice and is questionable for the game. The writer said he may be the emergency tackle this week. Peace

Outstanding!!!! LOL Peace

Understood. I personally think people tend to over-react to much that is written and said. I simply think everyone needs to realize the big picture - how many articles does Briggs write per week? How many interviews does he give? You are going to end up not agreeing with him every once in awhile. The same can be said for anyone who covers the team. In general, what is he doing right now? I would say, for the most part, he has been very critical of the team (of course, how could you not be). Peace

Very nice Pix. I appreciate your passion and thank you for helping me see the way. I would say I am simply embarassed with this current team but I love this franchise. Peace