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One more thought on Barkley. Sure he could easily stink it up the rest of the season but something I saw from him that I haven't in a while. Pocket poise. Barkley didn't appear to be a rollout type guy like Jay which could end up being an issue for the offense. But with what I saw yesterday I'm pretty stoked now to see what else Barkley has to offer.

She actually hasn't a got favorite player. She just wants something girlie. Think it's pink.

Here's a funny anecdote to help in an otherwise sad football season (and even though it's disappointing news). My college freshman daughter sent me a link to the Trevathan injury news before I heard about it. (this for a guy who has the nfl network on practically 24/7). Earlier this season she was sending me her wish list of Bears uniforms. One of her jobs allows her to wear a jersey on Sunday mornings. I couldn't be a prouder parent. My younger daughter, on the other hand, announced yesterday that 'football is too boring'. Given the state of this years Bears I'll let it slide for now.

Sure Tennessee may have laid back when they had the lead. But you can't convince me that once we started scoring in the second half they remained in a prevent. The hits he started taking late in the game proved otherwise. They had way more to lose than we did. You can easily attribute to why he played like he did the first half. He just started playing with the first team this last week. What more do you need? It's not like he's had the whole season as our #1 backup to ready himself.

You're right, I would if Barkley had been playing for 10 years and paid to play like a Franchise QB. Those INTs were something out team could've easily overcome had the receivers managed to catch for most of the game. Edit: all too often Cutlers TOs turn into direct scores for the other team.

Once he got the rust knocked off, Barkley looked pretty damn good. I think he is definitely in contention next year...provided he doesn't totally blow up before the seasons over. Now the receivers... Nother story.

Must be the holiday spirit but I'm agreeing with Jason again... Somewhat. Still not sold Loggains. But bottom line, Fox needs to stay. This mess of a team is a different mess (youth and injuries) than the mess he inherited from Trestman and co. (Incompetence). I'd give John and other year or two. His resume speaks enough for him in that regard. Despite those that say otherwise I'd be willing to bet Fox tries to draft at one more RB. Maybe later rounds but he'll do it. He's too much of an RBC guy to do otherwise. And for what it's worth, I suspect Langford will rebound somewhat next year. I'm convinced he's having a 'sophomore slump'. Next year will be Jordan's turn (hopefully I'm wrong) then everything will good.

We all know what you're hoping for. Lol But seriously you said you don't see any potential for OLine? I only ask cause I know your affinity for them. Usually Alabama is good for one or two potential starters or God forbid, another Duck. I have to admit it would be cool to have Grasu, Long And a Tackle from Oregon on the same line.

Agree with you completely. Only hoping that Barkley would show more promise. And REALLY wish we could see Shaw play.

Thanks dude. Same to you and yours.

Agree with Jason's Ro-no (good one). But lest we forget we also have the 'other bald guy' in Connor Shaw on the roster who some think could be decent. Maybe not started quality but at least in the running...until we find the franchise QB we all want and need. I'm still good with trying to cut ties with AJ too. He's turning out to be more trouble than he's worth.

As Herm Edwards once said: "you play to win the game." Plain and simple, win at all costs. That's my stance. Always has been and always will. I appreciate your angle and totally understand where you're coming from. Despite what I just said I can see your concern, especially at QB. There quite literally is almost no way to win consistently with Cutler; never has been. Is there with Barkley? Unknown. Our only real hope(s) at the QB position this year are both sitting on IR. As Cutler said a few weeks ago when asked if Fox was ready for Cutler to start again; "what choice does he have?" He's right, we are limited.

This is the Browns we're talking about. With the loss of Josh Gordon to idiocy and Johnny Manziel to idiocy they (Cleveland) could most definitely use some established players with a less-checkered past. I know AJ is fresh off a suspension but compared to Gordon, he's tame. As far as skill sets go they are similar. Cutler is a player they could use to maintain their offense until they figure out what to do in permanent QB play. And as Jason pointed out they have the picks and money to make it happen .

This is more or less how I feel about it . You still need to develop your young talent as much as you can. We (as fans) can't really help that the QB options are limited. The really frustrating thing to me is had Cutler actually played almost or as well as he did against Minnesota, we'd still be talking playoff possibilities. GB is obviously in a downward spiral and Minneosta lost again. Having Cutler blow it as bad as he did has to be pretty demoralizing. The worst was right after one of your Pro Bowl guards was carried off the field, and he tried hard to motivate the team, Cutler immediately fumbled. I wouldn't have blamed Long for whacking Cutler on the head with his crutch after that . Now you see why McPhee was so pissed those few weeks back?

How about a package deal of Jeffery and Cutler to a team that needs some offense help? Cleveland?

Just read that Howard may have some sort of Achillies injury. Aye carumba!

Don't suppose Connor Shaw is available before the season is over? Wouldn't mind seeing him in action again. Even if it isn't until next year.

Please just pull the plug on Jay. Start using Barkley from here on out. At least he'll try.

I nearly hate to admit it but going into this game I was thinking 'just maybe' that time off (sitting out due to injury and a bye after a great performance) would prove Jay good. Yet again... The Hyde makes his appearance.

Another turnover by Jay. This time while in the redzone. And right after we lost Kyle Long quite possibly for the remainder of the season. but...defense is looking spectacular. Especially that first rounder Floyd. Nice work gents.

Halfway through the 1st quarter and Bears are down 0-7. Why? Cutler throws his SECOND INT for a pick six!!!! WTF?!?!?!?!!??! Maybe Jay is taking Jason's advice in purposely tanking. Geeez!!!!

If you're a FA most times you go for the money. Ask Jamie Collins (although it was more a trade). He was looking for money that NE wasn't willing to pay and now plays for perennial 1st round picking team Cleveland.

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There's plenty of debate. How wrong you are. I'm not going to repeat AGAIN how ludicrous I think this is. (Ok maybe I am). And should t have to say regardless of the record your proposal to simply 'give up' is just plain pathetic. How do you expect to develop this very young team by asking them to roll over and play dead so you can be happy that the Bears might instead get a top 5 draft pick? Sad...sad. A few weeks ago, Jordan Howard was interviewed and said Coach Fox reminded everyone that he had a very poor start with the Panthers several years ago, much like this year with the Bears. Yet they were able to keep focused and made the playoffs despite themselves. That's the kind of inspirational coaching our young players need. Not; "Don't worry guys, there's always next year." Not now. That being said, if we were to have the Bears give up now, how would you explain to them to do that now that Minnesota has lost two in a row and GB is now 4-4? This season is no near way over...not yet. Even if Cutler playing.

I'm not sure how much stock can be put into any QB this early; especially from the so-called experts. Take into consideration that many speculated that the 2016 draft was going to be poor on QBs. Yet we have Prescott starting in Dallas, Wentz starting in Philadelphia and the overall #1 pick, Goff, still waiting to play. Prescott came from an extremely competitive SEC conference but wasn't drafted until the fourth round. Whereas you have Wentz who came from a D2 (Division I FCS - whatever that is) school in North Dakota State. Meanwhile, and as already pointed out the #1 overall pick, who came from California. (the same school Aaron Rodgers was drafted from back in 2005) continues to sit. At best we might have a clearer picture on who our next QB should be probably closer to the draft for next year. In fact about the time of the combine is when I suspect we'll start hearing more solid reports on legitimate QB candidates. Now is way too early to be trying to figure that out.