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Been listening to the score. I agree the season is over for him also. Next man up. Chicago is were first round draft picks come to die.

Fire Pace! Just kidding, their was nothing on this at the time of the draft. Could be season ending, might have him second half?

So...NE drafted him, but they also traded him. Watch Groy turn into a probowl RG...just saying ?

Wow, I didn't get that memo when I entered camp. I sent a couple snapchats to a-rod ?

I did not notice from my view, I was on the southeast end on the bleachers. I seen alot of the defense lined up and the pass plays happen once the routes opened up. I think Denver moved Julius Thomas around a lot. Bennett will also eat up many looks Marshall got in go to situations. On defense, McClellin looked fluid in the middle. I wasn't impressed with his coverage though. He seemed slow at recognition and had to try close the gap. But on run plays, he shifted quickly to avoid blocks.

I will say the one player that impressed me the most on offense was Martellus Bennett. He is going to tear up the stats again. He can catch, has moves, impressive speed, and can also punish. Draft him in your ff if you have ppr.

Pace said he will start running on hard pavement next week. I would almost think by late next week he will have pads on. His biggest aspect of his game is speed. The Bears are only be cautious not to hamper that aspect. Sure it is slowing his development and we worry on that, but this is smart. Last season the GM/coach allowed Marshall to play when he should have sat a few weeks out. Marshall not 100% took plays out of the playbook. He was still a threat, but not a homerun one. By the seasons start we will have forgotten all of this.

I would rather him take it easy now. TC is important, but not the end all. Doing game preparation is the biggest factor imo. TC is reps but mainly it is about getting the body into game state.

I made today (Thursday ) also. Beautiful day to enjoy.

I am intrigued about Sutton too. Too soon to give up on him. He was 3rd rd talent. He will probably see more opportunity on nickel packages.

I think it still comes down to how the oline performs. If the Bears can establish a run game, they will be able to pass off of it. That goes to whoever is behind center. I do think Cutler will have an up year and every year his contract gets easier to swallow.

Even Bostic got some positive notes while running with the first string. Right now it is all fluff until game day. I just want the best two.

Here's to Fangio, to putting our guys into position to succeed ?. Growing curves are expected. Having a great coach should show dividends. It's make or break year for nearly half the roster.

The thing about Shea or anyone on the D the past two years is the scheme and coaching. Who shined on the D during those years? To pick on the McClellins, Houston, Allens, Bostics etc has credibility, but if you look deeper down, it wasn't like those guys lost the ability to play, they were not put in position to succeed. I think we will see guys improve just in the schemes alone. Im always drinking the kool-aid tho.

Would love to go watch, but taking the boat out with friends... finally. Living just 20 minutes away it is kind of a day to day thought of going. It is hard to access anything while there anyway since the crowds are usually full and getting a good view is hard. I may just wait until the week and take a vacation day. It is much more exciting with pads on also.

I really don't know much on Rodgers but my initial thought was he was a speed guy being a ST returner and 3rd down back. His main element sounds like blocking well and catching out of the backfield. If he does lack speed, im all for seeing our young guys get hard looks.

Hate to say it, but Fangio is really high on him. Who is Fangio? He was the LB coach of the NO Saints core that was voted best in the NFL. He also got great play out of Bowman and Navarro. My hopes are not high, but it would be a gift from football gods if Shea gave us great/positive production. Fangio is a LBs coach and hes elevated almost every group he's coached.

Cross Jermaine off the list. He signed with Arizona Cardinals.

Marty will not miss any time or any of his pay check. Yes, according to his performance he is under payed. He did have the right to express that with sitting out of volunteer practices. But for a guy that wants money, he will not sacarfice any more. He will put up another stellar year, and count on it as he will get twice the looks with Marshall gone in the end zone.

How will this roster shake out once regular season starts? We know what we have in Matt Forte. I expect him to perform as usual and possibly beyond being a contract year. Do the Bears extend him going forward? Do they use his money to extend another player on a contract year like Mason Foster or Shea McClellin if one of those two becomes the leader in the middle? Many questions arise with the RB because behind Matt is completely unknown. Jeremy Langford is a given to survive this season as a Bear, being this regimes draft pick. He has a similiar skill set to Forte, but an extra gear of speed. The problem is, can he bring that into the NFL? I expect some growing pains learning pass protections, but think he can become the #2. Ka'Deem Carey did not get much of an opportunity as a rookie. He came out of college as one of the top prospects, but slid to round 4 because of size, speed and possibly maturity issues. He will have motivation entering the year with already becoming a bubble player. He will get a good look in preseason and hopefully survives since the Bears spent a pick on him. He seems like a good choice if they are looking to tighten up the defense by running between the tackles. Jaquizz Rodgers brings ST expert and 3rd down back abilities to the table. He also recieved guaranteed money in his deal. He doesn't have flashy speed either, but is a known capable pass blocker. I think the battle is between Rodgers and Carey for a spot. Senorise Perry is the speedster and return guy. Can the Bears get positive carries out of him if he needs to be relied on in the run game? Not sure if he can be moved back to the practice squad but if so, I'd like to hang onto him. Daniel Thomas is a bigger between the tackles back. He has had trouble hanging onto the rock, but will be motivated being here on a prove it deal. Can the Bears get the same output out of Carey if they need short yardage or is Thomas more valuable? It will be an interesting TC and preseason watching these battles unfold. My personal wish for an outcome is Forte, Langford, and Carey as the top 3. If they can make room for a fourth, then Rodgers survives. Alot depends on players that possibly could start off on the PUP and the TE depth. Perry to the PS would be nice also if that option is possible. What are your thoughts?

Hard to say what the Bears will do. I would love to see him retire a Bear but would also hate to see him fall apart with a new big contract. I am sure if he looks great all season, they will find a creative incentive contract with exit strategies.

I hope you are right. It seems we either majorly struck out on drafting D lately or the coaching/scheme was the culprit. I think the later has more to do with it. We will still need another CB in the mix next season, unless one of our short term prove it deals works out.

The key is offensive line improvement. If they can establish a run game that commands respect, I think the rest will take care of itself. I am not saying Cutler needs to be all pro, but if the rest of the offense is working without having to take risks downfield, Cutler should still put up decent numbers. The offense needs to step up to their talent level and allow the team time to retool the defense. I was a bit shocked with last draft spending 3 out of the 4 first picks on offense. We will need to see more pieces soon on D.

What would it take to make the Bears Super Bowl contenders? I don't consider this coming season a great possibility, but lets say 2016 working within realistic means. Come draft day and FA, what moves would bring Chicago the Lombardi? What players need to emerge? My thoughts: Long transcends to OT and the oline play improves Cutler emerges with his surrounding talent and becomes a top 10-12 QB Chicago develops a strong running game behind Forte and Langford Defensively, they have the biggest hill to climb but Ego, Goldman, and Ratliff become a solid front McPhee was a hidden gem and becomes a monster in the pass rush Fuller builds on a solid rookie campaign and gets pro bowl considerations and safety play is not noticed because they are not screwing up Bears get the 15th pick and select LB Scooby Wright, the next Luke Kuechly to lead the pack 2nd round Dadi Nicholis OLB, and 3rd rd Eddie Murray CB...he stayed in school. These 3 picks fill out the D Free Agency the Bears find another S and G too with starting capabilities and the rest of the draft is developmental positions in QB, TE, 3-4 DE, and oline. I think if Gase gets Cutler under control, they can draft missing links. Cutler falters and we are in a 2-3 window a

I hope you are right on Langford. I like his skill set. I hope they give Carey a fair shake too. After Forte leaves, we will need a stable of young legs. I think Fox will keep a handle on the offense and not let it get out of control, which will keep us in games. Only a couple of weeks until TC!!!