Grouchy Bear

Totally agree, may the football gods hear our prayers.

Unless something drastic happens, Yes definitely .

I know Cutler has been the hot topic and should be. With or without Jay, everybody needs to pick up their game. Here is a interesting article http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/be...ml#.VFeF3Wd0yM8

I have to watch the game again but the linebackers play today was by far the best this season. Agree? Play calling ( defense ) was far more agressive today. Granted thier qb was strickly a pocket passer . Maybe blitz a little more but kudos for the D.

According to the Chicago Tribune, Eben Britton was cut. Surprising that they would considering he played well last year.

Agree Paea is not a 1st stringer and I believe his contracts up after this year.

What I saw on defense is my biggest concern and that was confusion. The secondary even the LB's looked confused. Is this constant flip flopping with the safeties and LB's really doing any good ? By the third preseason game, shouldn't you know who your starters are ? " jack of all trades and master of none " is what I'm seeing here. Other teams will see this and use the no huddle and to compound this problem. I know they didn't scheme because they wanted to see "mano e mano " to evaluate each player. Well ... they got it and it didn't look so good. Starting with the 1st stringers: defensive DT's had couple of good plays but mostly were either man handled or couldn't get off their blocks to make tackles. On pass plays very little push. The DE's got pressure on pass plays but it would have been nice if they got some help from the inside. Containment can only happen if the front four work together. Bootlegs and screens killed us yesterday and last year big time and Green Bay and many teams on our schedule use this often. This must be rectified immediately!

Hey lem, you can now go to Mc Donalds and get that discount. lol

I know everybody is anxious for the first preseason game. Who would you start ? Normally 1st stringers play one or to series and back ups play the rest. But with two starters (OL) injured, possibly (B. Marsh ) three on offense would you play Jay and Forte ? On defense Allen missed all week, Jennings hurt , would you rest Tillman and Briggs ? I myself would play it cautious and not play these players especially the first game. I want to see more of the "right to start" battles on defense and of course the right to back up the offense.

When I was out there I thought it was just me being anal. Seeing him lackadaiscal getting back to huddle so Jay could call the next play. But I guess the hit on fuller was maybe was the last straw. To piss off Management and get suspended says alot. I really hope this is Bennetts wake up call. But this also a good chance for somebody to get some vauluable reps.

Hi guys and ladies, I went out to T.C. Monday and came away optimistic about our defense. The players who really stood out were Lamarr Houston, Hayden, Fuller, and on offense wr's Williams and Wilson. It's the second day of pads and still early in T.C. so take for what it's worth. Houston is the real deal inside or out, thank God for the red shirts Qb's wear. It seems he goes all out every snap with BAD intentions in mind. J. Allen is what we expected I'm glad he's on our team now. Hayden doesn't show any signs of last years injury and is playing well. Fuller is still learning technique and scheme but shows why we drafted at #14. Safeties and DTs are definitely a " work in progress " . Ratliff sat out monday On offense Williams and Wilson are flashing speed and some good pass catching abilities.

Ditto

You guys have all good points , We do have young and raw LB's that are athletically gifted. Hopefully with the new position coaches can give mental aspects and technics that they need.

Ditto PIX, how in the hell are you ? It's good to see one of the founding fathers is still posting.

I'm back and ready for this season to begin. Black hawks broke my heart and now it's time to move on to our beloved bears. P.S. nice avatar Stinger !

Hey Ladies and Gents , I will be heading down to training camp in July. I've not been down there in along time. Has anything changed much ? As far as, fields , seating , parking, prices etc. I'm really looking forward to this year.

Im jumping on so move over ! Every year I pull for a underdog or two. Joe showed me some cojones last season when they finally played him on special teams late in the year. Physical for a 191 lb wr with a no fear attitude. Joe did make some good plays on offense last preseason but that's preseason. I hope he continues to take advantage of these chances. For you old timers he reminds me of Dennis McKinnon.

Thanks Brian much appreciated !

Totally agree Mad ! This can be said for other positions as well.

Pix, How in the hell have you been ? I posted in the water cooler of how I miss most of the guys who were with us at Bearstalk . God bless my friend ! P.S. Whew I thought was the only elder left here to remember the days of watching Sayers n Butkus.

I agree CB, at least this gives us some direction he wants to move in. I personally liked what he was saying and agreed with the reasons of what has been missing from this team. Most importantly he wants to win now ! I don't about you guys but Jon Gruden sure sounds like who he is describing. Also there is a name I don't here mentioning. And that's Tom Clements who over the years the bears have tried to get but GB has denied all requests. Tom has worked with all kinds of offenses and not just with GB's current scheme. Happy New Year !

I could not agree more, Hester and Davis are mental midgets with natural physical gifts. Scoring on every punt and kick return is unlikely in the nfl even though it seems he could. But lately he's been a more of a deteriment by letting balls bounce another 15 yards or late calling off his teammates when he does, running backwards on his own ten yardline, will not fair catch in a crowd. Still has to be told where to line up in a formation while playing WR. As far as im concerened he is taking up 2 needed postitions on a depleted roster. Time to say good bye and good luck !

Where in the hell are all the bloggers from the class of 2006- 2007 ? I'm talking about the bloggers who came here with me form Bearstalk ? I see some still chirp in once in awhile like Pix, terra, jason, chile, connor, dabearsdabomb, Madlith. But where,s Nfloingo, neobear, Lt2-3, noots, etc. Miss you guys come back please !

I really don't care how big this game is I don't want Jay to play. When the replay of that hit is shown time to time even I get woozy and get a migraine. Even if we had a halfway decent line I wouldn't play him. If this team has any moxie they would squeak out a win, but that besides the point. I'm think of his longtime health as a human being, father, husband not as a essential key clog for a win. Last I read the Bear Org. is scrambling for answers and have been making changes to the OL and talks of packages schemed for max protect. Shame on you ! Everybody outside Halas hall has been crying out loud of how inept of our talent level at OL is and immediate future. The Vikings are not going to give a shit about Jay and will take a shot when they have a chance clean or not. We pay a backup QB big money and its time for him to step up earn his paycheck. We also have a solid 3rd string QB who can come in and manage an offense. This has to be a team victory where all three facets have to be up to the challenge. Take care Jay !

Good night sleep tight guys maybe next week. Damn I sound like a cub fan .