Connorbear

Noots - great to hear from you!!!!! Hope all is well. Both Tom Thayer and Hub Arkush have been talking up Kirk Barton. Thayer really like what he has seen from him. Maybe we got lucky and have a 7th round steal. On Bennett, I have no idea why they have Bennett return kicks. If not Hester, I can think of at least 3 players I would rather have in that role. Take care of yourself and don't be a stranger. Peace

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/be...earnt10.article Peace

Now he is only eligable for IR. Peace

He was on the PUP list. The took him off. You can be removed from the PUP list any time during the preseason. Once the season starts however, if you are still on the PUP list you have to remain on it for 6 weeks minimum. Peace

I think the Cowgirls were extremely interested in him when we signed him as a FA. I read an article at the time that said he chose Chicago because he would have a better chance of making the roster. I think the point is mute. If he continues to play like this, I simply do not see us putting him on the PS. He will be on our 53 man roster. Peace

Nice article on last yrs picks. I think Okwo might be gone especially considering how Roach has looked. http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/be...-bsep09.article Peace

I agree that Williams should go on the IR. We need to move forward for this yr. Better safe than sorry. http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/be...-bear09.article Peace

They better not think they are going to be able to keep on the PS. He will have to be on the 53 man roster and I would want him over Simms. Peace http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cs-08...0,3768131.story

I would rather give Kirk Barton a chance than bring back Fred Miller. Peace:dabears

Monk may make the practice squad but there is no way he makes the 53 man roster. Peace

Agreed. Let's just hope he continues to improve. If so, he will be a starter within the next few yrs. Peace

They run a vanilla defense in the preseason. I will wait until the regular season to pass judgement. Peace

If he continues to play the way he did yesterday, there is no way they will put him on the PS. He will be on the 53 man roster. As you stated, he will be snapped 'in the blink of an eye'. I wouldn't call him a great talent after 1.5 quarters against a 3rd string defense but he does show real potential. Peace

I am willing to give the Bears the benefit of the doubt but this is worst case scenario. I cannot imagine Williams will have an impact this yr as he will have had no practice reps. I bet he ends up on IR. Peace

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cs-08...0,1821674.story Looks like he is deciding between the Bears, Texans, and Ravens. Also, note at the bottom of the article that Matt Lawrence was cut. Peace

You cannot be put on the PUP list once training camp starts. Either the Bears put him on IR or they have to carry him on the 53 man roster once the season starts. Peace

Exactly. He looks like he actually has talent that can be developed. Unlike some of these gems from the past: Moses Mareno, Steve Stenstrom, Ken Mastrole, Henry Burris, Jonathan Quinn, etc. I know it was only 1 game, but I was very impressed. Peace

He makes this team. I really like his potential. Maybe we have finally found our QB diamond in the rough. Peace

- 1st string defense was embarassing. You don't let a crappy team like KC drive the ball down your throat. - Forte looked good. I think we will be happy with him. - Both Orton and Grossman just looked ok. I hope someone stands out next week. - Special team penalties killed us. - Wolfe re-enforced my belief he can be a very good 3rd down back. - Hanie locked up the 3rd string QB role in my opinion. I really liked his poise. - The offensive line actually did ok. I pray they do not bring back Fred Miller. I would rather have St Clair at LT. - Bennett should not be returning kickoffs or punts. Toub must be on crack. I will have more thoughts later. Peace

I don't care what his agent says, he hasn't been signed yet and I question whether he is healthy or not. Peace

What conspiracy? We intentionally drafted an injured player? Clarify please. Peace

This is the point. He never missed a practice or game in college. We would not have drafted him unless he was cleared by the medical staff. I cannot believe how awful our luck is. UGH!!!!! Peace

Pass - he does nothing for us now. Peace

Engram was very productive here. Wade and Gage sucked. Peace

No issues. We are all good. Peace