CrackerDog

If I felt like it I could provide several examples of Bill Belichick playing star players in "meaningless" games and he's plenty smart. And if you've gotten to the end of a snake bit season like the Bears had last year and don't know what your players are capable of, THAT would make Lovie stupid. It's all a matter of opinion, of course, but I think those that hate Lovie will find reasons, whatever they may be, to justify their hate. More power to you. I frankly don't love Smith but I have a hard time condemning a guy who took us to a Superbowl with Sexy Rexy at QB and then got us to the NFC Championship only two seasons ago, a game we might have won with the breaks going our way instead of against us. Ah well...

At the end of the day, nobody could say for sure. So why speculate? The only thing that's clear is he didn't go into this looking to shaft Lovie. If this team fails to make the playoffs, even with injuries, it'll be Smith's last year as coach. And no, that isn't my hope. I hope they go undefeated in the post season.

OR IF YOU REALLY WANT TO BLAME SOMEONE... How about you start with a bunch of Internet experts who don't understand that players get injured in the NFL, coaches play their best players when they're healthy and the only meaningless games are in preseason or AFTER you've got your best playoff slot determined. Jesus Christ, get a damn grip guys.

http://news.yahoo.com/unc-reviewing-possib...05249--spt.html What's this all about?

News? It ain't news yet. It's a rumor. Let's wait to hear the real news before we freak out too much about this. By the way, if there's one thing I hate about the Bears organization, it's how badly the SUCK at things like this. They'll let this rumor fester for weeks before they even consider addressing it. If there's something to say, say it!

Don't think anyone can tell a thing from last night's game. I'm not sure the O Line played as poorly as stated above. Shea had some nice plays and then got rolled on the GL. Don't think he belongs in there on short yardage. Basically that's it. It was more like a scrimmage than a preseason game.

You know what always gets me about guys like Terra, and he isn't the only one... They actually root against guys they "called" during the draft to build themselves up ragardless of what's best for the team. He'd rather see this guy suck so he could pat himself on the back then see him round into form as the season approaches and kick ass on Sundays this year. Obviously the latest news is very good and Terra disappears. I think a little Full Metal Jacket is needed here...

Details here: http://bigstory.ap.org/NFL-Pro32 I suppose this is about right. Until the O Line proves itself, we shouldn't be cracking anyone's top 10.

Nothing to see here.

That does it. Basically it wipes the old deal off the books.

If the Bears strike a deal with Forte, does the tag money go back into the pool? I know they'd be using it on him, mostly. Just wondering how we can continue to hear discussion about doing a deal with him when there's only $3 mil left.

Good news. Let's hope he keeps his nose clean. With his history and medical issues, that's a stretch. I'm not holding my breath.

OK sniffles, just trying to help you out. No need to get all...

You sure got that right! Now just say "Uncle" and STFU.

Winner!

Lovie talks someone like this up every year and pretty much every year it turns out to be a kid who gets cut during the first round of cuts. With that said, if Kiper liked him that much I'll consider him more viable until I actually see the kid perform.

Same here. But I'll admit I guessed on most of the questions and just got lucky.

Cutler has the potential to be a great QB. Period. I couldn't care less if this photographer thinks his being flipped the bird is classy or not. It isn't. But being faced with these jerks 24/7 has to get to you. Sean Penn, an otherwise pretty great guy, went after one of these paprazzi. They say and do things to get a rise out of the celebrities, they don't just follow them silently (which would be annoying enough.) Cutler isn't doing drugs, involved in shootings, etc. He flipped an asshole the bird. Big deal!

I agree. (I can almost sense Jason is about to bring up TO again...)

I agree. And I don't have too many posts here but I was loud mouth, to my recollection, on BearsTalk.com. I guess I've just mellowed with age. Like moldy cheese.

Well said Pix.

I'm not in love with the idea of Tice not being in there with the line 100% of the time. He did a masterful job of turning our pile of dogshit into at least round steak. Without his direct involvement, 24x7, I worry they'll be unready and Cutler will get hurt in the first game. Then again, if it all comes together with players returning from injury, and they STAY healthy, we have a servicable pile of dogshit that might gel enough during camp. With the various tools available to Cutler, if the line keeps him upright, this is a potential powerhouse O.

My username is the same as I used on Usenet for a long time. My dog's name was Cracker and because most of my efforts were trolling Packers fans, it just kinda fit the purpose. I've been a Bears fan since the early 70's when my dad introduced me to the game.

Let's face it, nobody here predicted this draft would unfold the way it did. You guys know me, I'm a glass half full koolaid drinker. But... Most of this draft clearly fits into the following categories: 1 Reach 2 Risky 3 Tweener. Now as a fan I have to give Emery a chance to prove himself and so I will. We all hope for the best. But frankly, Emery's history with KC doesn't fill me with confidence and this draft looks flawed. I guess getting Marshall makes me feel a little more comfortable with Emery but given that even that was tainted by the charges and this player's mental health condition, the jury is out.

But you have to admit, this kid is super duper golly gee wilackers white! He's just a good ol' farm boy from small town America. It'll be interesting to see him grow as a player in the NFL. I just hope the big city doesn't eat him alive.