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Its one thing for a RB to call out the line, but when a QB does so you better get things together. Webb just does not have what it takes to be an nfl lineman. You do not see any LT's in the league that tweet or fb like a little girl does. Webb needs to get a man card ordered today.

Jason, ive been with you on this for for what seems like almost a decade. When the board was about bashing Grossman and Benson, I defended them pointing out the horrid play of the line. Not that I wanted this team to keep those two, but good teams dont draft high qbs and rbs and not build around them. Angelo bought some time with fa's, but failed to replenish there. Point is, if we were stock piled with great linemen starting then, we would be in position to star drafting replacements for Urlacher/Tillman etc. We are behind the curve by two years it seems and to try and catch up, we have to trade our high draft picks. Lets hope a good gm can get this fixed.

I havent been impressed with special teams this year. We are not a top five st yet. I'll give it two more games since these first two weeks have been a blur.

This team every year has avoided the offensive line. If we do not address it this offseason, I'm thowing in the towel. What happened to the line is fine and adding a WR like Marshall ane Jeffery will fix the problem? Well the bright side is this years draft is loaded with OTs. I can really see the path the Bears have planned and that is to play Webb, let Williams walk since his contract expires and let the draft pick compete with Webb next year. Since we are short on picks this coming draft, we need to take two linemen with rounds one and two. A young guard is in dire needs too. The rest of the dratt can go defense. Then the following year we can go all out on D.

I pulled off I80 in Omaha and found a bdubs!!!

Thats how I took it too Grizzly. It's a conditioning issue that will take time to regain.

I completely agree we will need to add in that department hopefully in RD1 with OLT, But I also do not want to reach if the talent is not there. Like this year, Riely Reiff was available and as much as I want oline I wasn't upset we passed on him. The way the depth is looking this year at OLT, I think we may be pleased. I truly expect another season out of Urlacher so LB can wait until after RD1 unless that is our only option.

He was redshirted his rookie year and took his Mormon duties last year. So they don't know exactly what he can do. Clutts was a great lead blocker, but unga can do the same at a lower level but play a bigger role in a passing game and as a runner. I can see him moved up by mid season. I did like Clutts and think we will miss he lead blocker. Plus Unga is just as fun to say as Clutts. I guess the main argument I was pleading is I like him on the practice squad. Having him may have helped on the decision to trade Clutts, but he's still not on the 53. Now keeping Allen, I don't understand unless they plan on possibly releasing Booker if he fumbles.

That's just an opinion, fine. The team felt differently. Clutts will be missed, but keeping Adams is the direction Tice wants to go. Kliensasser is the route I see with keeping the TEs. At least we got something for him too. Unga holds value if Bush goes down for short yardage. Forte hasn't been successful there and we know Booker or Allen are just too small. It's a wise move having insurance on a practice squad.

I'm glad we're holding onto Unga. We invested in him and this is our first glance at him. He has some decent skills coming out of college and now that he's in camp, maybe we can translate what we saw. It's practice squad, so not a big deal. Imo. If Bush goes down, Unga could become a perfect goal line back. Pull up his draft profile, I see Toby Gerhart.

I will share my draft, which is a 12 team league: I had the #2 pick in a snake draft and this is the order I picked the players. QB's score 6 so they were a hot commodity in rd1. Ray Rice rb Eli Manning QB Maurice Jones Drew rb Hakeem Nicks wr Jeremy Maclin wr Reggie Bush rb Kenny Britt wr SF DEF Rashard Jennings rb Michael Crabtree wr Greg Olsen te Robbie Gould k

I think we will have to wait on drafting a safety and sign a solid vet while we develop Hardin. First two rounds will be olt, dt, or lb. I have a feeling once Urlacher is done, we change or philosophy. Unless we find another LB with his speed and range.

I love football season. Now that college season has started, I like to follow my team Notre Dame, but more importantly I like to follow top players I'd like to see the Bears draft. Today I'm watching North Carolina, they have a LB Kevin Reddick I've seen some mocks with the Bears taking in the 2nd. How about we use this post to mention players we like for the Bears.

Looks like he was traded to the Texans for CB Sherrick McManis. More depth......

He has to experiment his moves to find out what works. I'm sure it is something Merinelli has taught him. If he gets squared up, he's no going to win. Give him time to develop his moves and he'll be a monster opposite of Peppers. Just relax and sip some orange kool aid

I know money means something to Bell, but at this point I think he personally wants to go somewhere where he has a shot at a #2. He knew he'd have no shot here in Chicago with Forte and Bush signed to big long term contracts.

The thing about Bell is he was similar to Forte and Bush but had a issue with fumbles. Booker and Allen offer a change of pace, plus are cheaper. Gonna miss Bell, but think the move makes sense.

After watching last nights practice, Jeffery looked like he a man among boys. He stood out more than the others, maybe because he was targeted more so. I think if Cutler gets time to throw he will have a hay day. Even Kellen Davis made some spectacular catches. Couple of other notes that caught my eye from last night: Forte looks fast. I think he came in to camp in the best shape yet and will put up some monster numbers. McClellin also looked fast on the edge. Not only does he have speed, but standing next to the rest of the dline, he looks like a monster. Give him a year or two on the NFL weights and if he can pick up some technique we will have a gem. Our offensive line just can't cut it. Our d-line looked liked all stars on every play as they were penetrating and having to shut down to avoid hitting the qb. If we don't draft/add talent in next years draft which should be a deep one in OT's I will give up on drafting oline.

Urlacher back in Bourbonnais, but not practicing. Maybe we will get more info later today. My guess is they cleaned out the knee now so he s ready by gb.

I agree, thats why I take all of it with a grain of salt.

Carimi a force early at RT... http://www.csnchicago.com/football-chicago...mp;feedID=10330 Do we believe what we are reading, or should we not buy into it because he is probably a force against Shea?

Agreed! Please don't let one article saying he was manhandled label him. The article was apparently written to keep the pot stirring. Lets give these rookies some time to adjust to the NFL. I remember reading people saying the Urlacher pick was a bust his rookie year. One thing for sure is these kids have drive to succeed and they know they are on a hungry team with superstars in pursuit of a ring.

Report from day one TC: "The guy who appeared to be the most consistent Thursday, at least in terms of catching the ball, was rookie tight end Evan Rodriguez, who struggled during minicamp" I still sticking with this guy being a rock for Cutler. Hopefully they continue developing a chemistry early on.

It's been a little quiet lately (besides reading the "great debates" by Wesson and Jason), so lets start a discussion on players that may surprise us a little by contributing more than we might expect in 2012. I'm gonna give an offensive and a defensive player that I think will make a mark on the 2012 season. Offensively, I think we will see some great plays this year and I hope Alshon Jeffery makes a mark, but the one guy I think that will surprise us all with making big plays is TE Evan Rodriguez. I think he will rack up a lot of YAC and be Cutlers check down and them two will develop great chemistry. Defensively, I think Shea McClellin will also make his mark, but the surprise player will be S Brandin Hardin. He has great physical tools, size, and once Lovie gains trust or Major Wright goes down Hardin will come in and make the backfield a nightmare for opposing WR's. I think he will make his mark later in the season, but when he does it will be a bigger one than any of us would've thought. I can't wait for training camp to open and have a feeling Bourbonnias won't be ready!!!!