It all depends on Holmes, I personally think this is huge. Holmes in the slot with the two giants will be hard to cover. He has to be hungry and Chicago is a great stage to perform on.

I like the fact Paea actually looked good after being so bad last year. He is in a contract year and most players have good productive . I dont think the TE shining friday was planned. Its a pre season game and they dont go into these games with a game plan except for the 3rd game. I think they got attention because they were an open man on a progression for mostly inexperienced qbs.

Glad to see Paea playing better too. Hopefully he stays healthy and gets another contract with the Bears. DT is thin after this season and re-signing him would allow more flexibility early on in the draft.

 

TE is another thin posisition, so Miller would also be a nice addition longer term if he is the real deal.

 

It's early, but how nice would it be to not have any big holes in the roster and be able to draft to upgrade competition instead of a need?

 

At WR, i thought Williams showed he can be a deep threat with his speed and if he isn't too hurt gives the Bears a scary core.

http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1...9d-cd498277e123

 

Few early surprises. McClellin and Vereen starters. Draughn #2 Rosario #2

For those lucky few who can make it to training camp, or tonight's practice at Soldier Field, there are some question marks on the roster that I haven't yet heard much about.

 

TE…. is there anyone looking like a decent backup to Martellus Bennett? I haven't seen or heard much about Rosario or any of the others at this position.

 

Backup RB…seen some news here and there about this competition but it doesn't sound as if anyone has stood out yet. Most of the practice highlights I see of Ford are because someone is forcing him to fumble (i.e. a defensive highlight). I've seen enough that it's a concern for me even if nobody has mentioned it yet. Carey has been quiet as well. For sure this is one position where the preseason games with real hitting give a better indication than practice. It's also why I think that is where Ka'Deem Carey will begin to show why we drafted him. Despite his stature he is a physical runner.

 

Safety… of course there's been non-stop discussion about this position. The recent rotations mean either nobody is standing out and they are shuffling things around hoping for someone to step up or they found a gem in a Dallas castoff. I go with the former.

The camp I attended, you couldn't see a whole lot. I think right now, they are more concerned on seeing proper technique and being in the right place. This coming week, they will turn it up and I think thats were we will see guys emerge.

I suppose I didn't see much because Cutler, Marshall, and Jeffrey drew most of the attention. I did keep my eye on Ego n Will, them two are inseparable. Shea looked tall and lean, I seen him cover well against a TE. Fuller looked more like a vet,

Not shy or timid being around the first unit.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown...-162004609.html

 

Pretty accurate assessment to me.

Great read! I agree with this too. It will be interesting to see how this team comes together.

The bigger question in my mind is what will it take for the coaches to bench him if he's playing poorly. We're a long way from that point because the young players haven't shown anything yet but if it happens it will be a pivotal moment. First step in that process would likely be to see him end up as a 2 down player. If this is a possibility we'd likely some of that (Briggs not on the field) on 3rd downs in the 3rd preseason game. Coaches would certainly want to see the others (whoever they may be) on the field against the 1's.

If Briggs can't hang, bring in Greene. Reports out of camp are Greene looks the best out of the group. I do think Briggs plays lights out, this is a contract year and that guy likes money.

I'm excited to see this years D, I believe coaching is a difference maker. I think Herring will have these guys ready and will make a big difference with the youth. We have McClellin, Bostic, Greene and Jones under contract for 2-3 seasons. If they can follow coaching, LB won't be a need until 2015-2016. Future picks can be used to fill S, DT, and CB next year.

Jeff Dickerson Kyle Fuller with another interception. Picks off Jimmy Clausen.

 

They were excited on 670 the Score saying Fuller has two INT's.

 

My thought...it's "practice"....it's only "practice" (Allen Iverson)

 

Great to see he is making plays though, that's what we need.

 

 

 

 

 

The great Brian Urlacher was on the Score yesterday. In an interview, he was talking about how good the Packers are going to be with the addition of Julius Peppers. With all the years of being paid well from the Bears and all the catering they did to him,he keeps taking shots at them because of the failed last contract. As far as Im concerned he's quite a jerk with sour grapes attitude he carries.

 

Burn him at the stakes in Salem!!!

 

The guy also said good things about the Bears. He is going to say good things about Julius Peppers regardless of were he plays, them two were teammates and had each others back. That loyalty has always meant more to Brian.

 

 

 

 

 

Not sure it's a Surprise but I'm in on Vereen. He and a healthy Adrian Wilson will more than likely hold the safety position all season. I still don't like the Fuller pick but whatever. I'd put Jennings at Nickel to be be honest.

 

I think the Bears will play Jennings more at the Nickel myself, Fuller will get as much experience in the position he was drafted to hold down.

 

My training camp surprise is Ego Fergusan, I believe he will challenge Paea and possibly take over with the first team.

 

8 Days until camp opens....

 

 

I wouldn't say Conte is still safe, all reports I've heard say Brock has a legit chance at starting. Ya, Wilson would be competition for Mundy....A ton of competition at safety in camp, should be interesting to follow.

 

I was putting it as safe from not getting cut. Even if Vereen starts which it is looking promising, we still need depth like Conte who is on a cheap rookie contract.

 

 

https://twitter.com/ESPNChiBears Worth a shot I'd say. Would be awesome if he returns to form. At the very least he's probably good to have around Brock.

 

A.) Mundy must have been mediocre so far in OTA's and mini camp

 

B.) Conte is still safe

 

 

 

 

I agree with some of that but IF he can still play-we need him. A trade wouldnt bring much a 5th or 6th rounder.

We have promise in Bostic and McClellin, Greene is right there too but a little he can use this year to hone in on WLB.

 

Probably be hard for me to come...but I am coming back one more time, and I would love to time it to that day!

 

I've been to the last two Blackhawk parades and the feeling is like nothing else and a must on a bucket list. After seeing the Whitesox parade on TV, I said I will not miss another one. To see the Bears parade through town under ticker tape is at the top of my sports bucket list, well right under attending the Super Bowl game.

 

 

I agree, but better for us than the distractions that show brings to a team. The Bears have some characters on this team, would have been much more of an interesting show with us in it. I wont watch anyways.

It would be fun to watch, but rather have them concentrating on 100% football and not trying to become a tv star. Not getting this will allow them to keep their heads that much more into football.

All I said was in was great in coverage, based off PFF he was, and with his past as a safety it's believable. Also said he was a solid tackler which I believe as well. His problem wasn't missed tackles, it was getting in the position to make said tackles.

We really need to throw away our 2013 memories of the horrendous D. This is a new year and with luck, this unit can stay healthy and show us something. They are working on the flaws, which a lot of it came down to being out of position. The positive point on this is Bostic and McClellin are pushing themselves into possibly starters. If they fail, we have a vet DJ Williams who can step in. If they succeed, we have two young/fast LBs that can attack, which Tucker uses the Mike/Sam in his blitzs.

No. All it's saying is we have a tiny investment in throwing another dart at the board...

 

Looks like I threw a dart and hit a bullseye.

 

Palmer has a strained pectoral

 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/footb...0,5863426.story

 

 

 

 

Signs of Johnson and Fales taking all the 2nd team snaps led me to think something was not right with Palmer.

 

 

It is only OTAs... http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/jon-bostic...rs-no-1-mlb-job

 

How great will that be if things fall in place and these two excel (Bostic/Shea). Give Greene this season to continue grooming into Briggs replacement, and you also have Jones developing.

 

 

Make sure you are sitting with a bottle of something to ease the many emtions that will flow

 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap200000035...-bears-get-an-f

Wait until the 2012 grade too. But I think we are good now. The old regime has been shown the door.

No.

 

All it's saying is we have a tiny investment in throwing another dart at the board...

Exactly, just another dart that may or may not stick. Investing because he may have more to offer than any of the other 3 guys behind cutty.

I guess they aren't as satisfied with Cutler as the koolaid drinkers think!!!!

 

What it says, is something is possibly wrong with Jordan Palmer. Fales and Johnson took the 2nd team snaps at OTA's. Also, Palmer only has like 12 completions were Claussen has 157, so NFL game experience is also a factor.

 

One thing that stuck with me was the willingness (at least outwardly) of Jennings to do the NB. This despite he being a ProBowler the last two years as a starting CB. Talk about a team player. Good job 26.

Definately a good guy. Our DB depth is forming nicely, and I can see another CB taken early next draft. If Fuller is as good as deemed, our CB line looks good.

Sounds like the D line gained some insight.

 

"Stephen Paea coming out & saying he's learned more in 3 weeks than his whole NFL career should speak volumes about this new coaching staff"

 

Also seen Brock Vereen got first team reps at FS and looked good. Conte better be paying attention.

Also, Bostic playing SAM with 1st team and McClellin paying Mike with second team recently.

Tim Jennings still working at Nickle and looks good against the run.

Frey rotated with Fuller at #2 CB and Hayden took Tillmans place since he was absent.

Sounds like the D line gained some insight.

 

"Stephen Paea coming out & saying he's learned more in 3 weeks than his whole NFL career should speak volumes about this new coaching staff"

 

Also seen Brock Vereen got first team reps at FS and looked good. Conte better be paying attention.

Remember all the noise when Cutler was signed and how the Bears were crazy to give him that kind of money? Well, looks like the deal will fall in line or look great as other QBs contracts renew.

 

Kaepernick signs 6 year 126 million, Cutler 7 year 126.7.

 

Kaepernick guaranted 60 of it; Cutler 54 million.

 

Just wait to see what Cincy does with Dalton and then Seattle with Wilson. Our front office is right there with understanding contracts, glad we are out of the tunnel and finally looking up as a team again.