Alaskan Grizzly

Saw a post on the socials recently where I learned #4 is in a contract year and an UFA after this year unless…the Bears resign him. So do they? I’m of the opinion ‘yes’ they need to. He’s done everything asked of him. Gotten better with Johnson and so far (knock on wood) has been durable. They didn’t draft any new RBs and aside from Monangai (who may have durability issues) there’s really no one left in the RB room. I think we all know for whatever reason, RoJo is in the doghouse and may have missed his potential. Aside from Chicago from being cheap I can’t think why they wouldn’t. This post brought to you courtesy or Maker’s Mark. 🥃 Da Windy CityBen Johnson's praise of D'Andre Swift opens back up contr...After the Chicago Bears locked up the future of tackle Darnell Wright, the one offensive building block whose future is yet to be decided is D'Andre Swift. The

For some reason, aside from Jason and me always arguing about the importance of linemen back then, the only thing that really sticks out to me is Cutler having to tie Webb’s shoe during a game. Otherwise yeah, a turnstile for sure.

Saw something on the socials about a recent injury report that listed a slew of players with concerning notes. This is not it but still a few players of note: We all know about Bryant, Gordon and Trapilo but the one on this list that concerns me is Burden. Heard about the collision but didn't know it was a groin injury. That's concerning due to that type injury can malinger for a long time. And really the only WR of late that I knew who played through it was DJ. And even then it affected his play. The other report had no ETA for Burden's return. Meanwhile on that report I saw that Sweat was listed as injured (nothing specified) but also had "no eta" listed for his return (??). Newly acquired Cam Lewis was reportedly "carted off" with a "serious leg" injury so with he, Stevenson and Gordon all out our CB depth is getting thin really fast. On the positive side I did see Monangai was back after having a "soft tissue" issue.

Jason's favorite Tackle of all time, J'Marcus Webb, eked out a 10 year NFL career with four of those as a starter. 😏

Yeah these things are so unpredictable. On the one hand you have a guy like Trapilo who for all intents and purposes should be out for the rest of the year but may be coming back sooner. Then there's this injury, which at face value didn't seem too extreme. Now he's out for most of the year. Up to this point he'd been pretty durable. The other I'm concerned with is Burden. "Heard" his injury wasn't too bad but man it only takes one wrong twist or turn. I see the Bears signed Xavior Wooks in response to the Bryant injury. Maybe he'll have a "breakout year" under Dennis Allen much like Byard did last year?

I may have missed it but been reading about how Monangai has missed a few days of camp. Anyone have deets?

Excellent! Thank you sir.

Been awhile since I was last in Chicago but what kinda weather should we expect in late September? Kinda remember it having a more traditional autumn timeframe there (we don’t). Wife was curious as she tends to run cold.

Once I retire (next summer) we’re talking about moving abroad or at least living long term overseas. I’ve watched with great interest when you travel to Thailand. Don’t think I’d be able to convince the missus to go there with me though.

So far so good sir. Just hosted our 4th annual block party and had a great time in the sun . We try and keep it near the solstice since the weather in June is generally better. Having it “beach themed” almost felt like we were in the islands. Lol. Tomorrow’s supposed to be in the mid 70s and possibly creep into the 80s for the weekend. Before you know it our sun will be gone and the snow will be back. For now we’re living big in the sun . Hope all is well for as well in ‘Bama(?).

Yes it isn’t a bad Scotch at all. I’ve determined I'm more a Bourbon guy but will dabble in a Scotch here and there. This one I like. Like I said good price at Costco. I hear you on the Bears gear. Was in Colorado a few years ago watching the Rockies play. Wore my Jordan #45 Sox Jersey with Bears hat. Got a lot more “Da Bears” than I expected. This year I’ve seen more Bears fan out in the remote-er parts of Alaska thinking “where did you all come from”?

lol! Ok I’m slow. Is 46051 your zipcode?

Likewise Pix! All the best to you. Hope things are going well.

Just talked to one of my Packer neighbors today and he’s wanting to make a packers / bears game for next year. Looks like that’ll be on the ‘to do’ list.

Thought I’d drop a quick thread here to do a quick check in on where everyone is at. Mostly wanted to tell Mad Lith (if he’s out there somewhere) I found some of that Lagvulin at Costco for just over $40. That’s a pretty incredible price! Anyhow, I’m not much on here during the summer as summers in Alaska are something you take full advantage of. I hope all our members, past and current, are doing well! Looking forward to re-engaging with you all (yes even you Mongo, PHX and Stinger lol) once the season begins. I’m not sure how it’ll shake out just yet but it’s always fun to watch … regardless. Meanwhile in the World Cup … go Portugal and Mexico!

Thanks kind sir. To Stingers point, I really wanted to make a Packers game but they were too late in the season and wife doesn’t do well at all in cold (ironic I know). Gonna try and make a Packers / Bears game at Lambeau with some neighbor friends after this year.

I hope you’re right. Wife decided after never seeing a live bears game at Soldier field she insisted we go to one before they move. This is the one we’ll be seeing. To say I’m stoked would be an understatement!

Meanwhile the Bears finally address the Dline with Jordan Van Den Berg in the 6th round.

I hope Ian Cunningham going to Atlanta doesn’t expose Poles’ too much . Ian’s’ day two grade was an A compared to Poles’ B+. (Reason for day one grade of C was due to their trade of this year’s #1 last year to get James Pearce Jr.).

I’m guessing we’ll see an edge picked in the second round since (as you say) there’s a lot of them left.

Just did a quick study and see Thienamen is a safety. Derp….my guess is him. (Commercial break just before pick is announced). lol. This post brought to you by my sponsors at Makers Mark. 🥃

Not been paying attention to much college this year but does no one think the bears will draft a safety first round?

As a side note to this week’s draft saw this interesting story pop up. (Assuming that it’s not AI effing with me).

As an aside, saw that he’s going to be out at least the first four games of the season. Up from three.