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As an aside, I saw on the Bears website that the ‘experts’ have spoken and predominately picked the Packers. The national sports writers and commentators, minus Mike Golic, have sided with the Pack. Golic joined all the local Chicago sportswriters in picking the Bears. Ill be frank; I’m not as confident about the Bears as I should be going into this game but I’ll agree with many of you that this tendency of the national media not liking the Bears is getting old. Guess there’s only one way to change that and simply ‘play the game’. https://www.chicagobears.com/news/the-pick-is-in-bears-vs-packers

Looking ahead unto next year, I learned through a trivia game that Khalil Mack has a younger brother, LeDarius, who is a senior LB at the University of Buffalo. How valuable a draft target do you think he’ll be?

One more day gents. This commercial is hilarious, even if Favre is in it.

Is the Facebook page up? I broke down and finally joined FB myself.

I’ve been a huge fan of Wims since he joined the Bears. It’s ironic that rumors were Pace was eyeballing Riley’s brother Calvin last year but Atlanta nabbed him first so ‘settled’ on Wims (and now has Riley too). But was surprised based on his performance in last year’s preseason play he didn’t make it on the 53 man spot (personally still think he’s better than miller). And I have a good feeling about Tolliver. In spot play last year he did well when needed. The fact they haven’t really drafted or targeted too many CBs makes me think they’re comfortable with their CB depth. To me Tolliver figures into the equation because Amukamura is near the end of his shelf life.

I’m guessing ‘your son’ was named after Walter not Manning?

I was afraid of that. ‘Next Man Up’, Time to bring up Horstead or bring back Bunting.

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Too many unknowns; especially on O. I suspect the D will carry the team. Not sure how Trubisky will do; haven’t really seen him do much since last season. Yes there are a lot of new shiny pieces on O but we haven’t seen them in a game time situation since January. To me it doesn’t matter too much that the Packers are in a new scheme. The offense goes the way of Rodgers...and he’s still there. Their D isn’t shabby; have a new guy goes by the last name of Amos. And the two Smith guys are going to be a concern. Think the odds are right on this one. Predict a closer contest like 3 point separation with the Bears winning. 27-24, 24-21...something like that.

Well so much for the Horsted project and the two Ivy League TEs. And surprised that Bray was cut; considering how poorly Daniel was playing in the pre-season.

Is it me or does it seem weird that currently (as of this posting) two of the Bears TEs are Ivy League schoolers? Braunecker from Harvard and Horstead from Princeton. A whole lot different than our HOF Coach/TE from U of Pittsburg.

One year and one day ago...

Yes JESPER...oops. Thanks.

Tyler Bray seems to be a solid QB...at least during the preseason. And what to make of Tyler Horstead? Hub Arkush dubbed him a “Burton clone”. https://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20190829/hub-arkush-two-bears-stand-out-in-preseason-finale-loss-to-titans

Don’t get me wrong, when Jay was traded for I (like many others) was to the moon with anticipation that our team finally had its franchise QB. Then I got to see him for who he really is on and off the field. You're right that Trubisky is a genuine human being and fits in with the culture that Nagy is building, he himself a genuine ‘family’ themed guy. Still waiting for the Franchise QB results...

Me neither, just thought we could use some non-sensical news as to what some of the former players were up to. That Fry story is actually sorta sad...

As a fan.... https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-bears-jay-cutler-packers-andrew-luck-20190828-wo3cnnbnszby3etu44arhx5x5m-story.html and in other news, Elliot Fry was signed by the Ravens...to spell their punter and kicker for their final preseason game. https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/ravens/ravens-sign-kicker-elliott-fry-give-justin-tucker-rest-preseason-finale

So you think a converted OLman is not as good at blocking as a Shaheen? We haven't seen much from either Sowell and probably less from Shaheen this preseason to really determine who is better at catching and/or blocking. Nagy has a propensity to not use his starters all that much during this time of year (one of my only beefs with him when it comes to Trubisky learning the offense...but I digress).

The comparison was more in line with injury history than productivity. And to be fair his ‘college shoulder injury’ was listed as unspecified when he was a rookie I believe (which caused him to redshirt). He injured a shoulder (not sure it was the same as was in college) twice last year (both time dislocations) and had off season labrum surgery. He also has a stress fracture injury listed for his right foot from 2015(?). Maybe it’s nothing...

Was just going to say the same thing...or close to it. I don’t see Shaheen making the 53 personally. He really hasn’t shown he belongs...at all. I think the Frankenstein’s Monster that is Sowell will advance because of the points AZ made as will Bunting due to his surprising emergence.

Saw that Miller returned to practice after being out with an injury since 11 August. I honestly didn’t know he was injured and not only that but that it was an ankle injury. Knowing he’s had some issues with his shoulder I was curious about his overall injury history. Am I wrong in feeling like I’m seeing the ghost of Kevin White still lurking Bears field? I don’t get the ‘warm and fuzzies’ most of you do about Miller when I see players like Wims and Ridley on the roster.

I see there’s a fair share of speculation about trying to sign Jadeveon Clowney (within the Tweet you linked and other sources). As much as that would seem awesome, it doesn’t seem realistic with all that money involved...right? I even saw one place it was suggested the Bears could give up Long, Floyd and a draft pick for Clowney. (The Texans are rumored to be hurting for OLmen). I’m not sure I like it or the Bears need that. Not with the current kicker situation as it is.

How about US Soccer star Carli Lloyd? Here she kicks a 55 yarder through a narrow goal post (almost looks like CFL). I understand that she comes to Eagles’ practices once in awhile and knocks a few through the uprights. Unfortunately she’s an Eagles fan...

Gotta think this is more about the contract they signed Pineiro to than anything right? Neither Pineiro or Fry outperformed the other. I agree that the team is still looking for someone to fill the role and this isn’t over yet. In other news; did you see the link about Cedric Benson dying in a motorcycle crash last night? Sad for sure. https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-bears-cedric-benson-killed-20190818-ve4gwhffyrbsjcif5at2rsbyla-story.html

Somewhere in this sh*t show resides some of our ‘depth’ players. I know the roster is still at 90 so I’m hoping ... man am I ... that the performance we saw tonight was the bottom half of that 90. Edit: I think Mizzell is done especially as a RB for Chicago.