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How about who runs the offense better between Cutler, Hoyer and Shaw? That could be intriguing.

Sanchez. And seeing him wilt under pressure from said "revamped defense".

Tell that to Grasu. Poor kid. He's been struggling but still maintaining the starter role and now this. Like Mad said, this could be it for him. I wish him the best in his recovery and for what comes afterwards.

*Disclaimer* in no way do I support Martellus in his lunacy buuuuuuttttt... First; he didn't say that he thought Jay was the "worst" QB, his brother did. Secondly; to be fair you have to look at the stats and situation(s) for which he played. Played behind perennial pro bowler Jason Witten (who he's gone on record as saying he hates by the way) in Dallas. Then, as he starts to show promise he had the opportunity to start for NY and took it. After the one year deal there ended he found his way to Chicago. Many of you here said he was an up and comer and that Chicago was wise to get him. At any rate; am I glad he's gone? Yes. Is he wrong about Cutler throwing into double coverage when he might be open? No. I will give this to Jay though, he does know when and how to take the high road. This quote on Twitter when asked about Martellus' comments: “Hopefully, Tom, I guess, can do a better job of finding him than I did.” Bravo Jay, bravo.

This to me speaks more of Whites character. Which from what I hear he's a high character guy. The more I see and hear of him he reminds me of Larry Fitzgerald. I just hope he can perform to that level.

Interesting backstory on him. He was an UDFA out of college as an LB but was converted, without his knowledge, to FB the second year with Washington. Coach Shanahan apparently liked how he hit and he had good hands so there.... Anyhow, in the long run sounds like another camp body.

Michael is flat wrong but Jay is not the 'worst' QB. He's not the best by any stretch but not as bad as MB alludes to. Martellus isn't wrong in that yes he'd be open and yes Jay would throw into double coverage. He's done it with numerous receivers. But Martellus never really said much else that seemed damning... Unless you count the stuff he said last year. BM may be right. Sure if the stars, planets, and AJs health all align there is a slight possibility that Jay could be an MVP. Agree that he does possess the potential. Will he? Doubtful.

We could indeed. If only.... One player that has me intrigued is the UFA guy Kiernan Duncan out of Colorado State - Pueblo. He put up some 40 times in the 4.2 - 4.3 range. Not a big guy but something I read recently said the trend for slot receivers is smaller and faster. Comparisons being made to Tyler Lockett for Seattle or John Brown for AZ. Although I'm still liking Braverman or Mariani for that role this guy could be interesting see develop. Could be the next great KR guy? Kiernan Duncan

I'm ecstatic about them keeping Sweet Willie. He's been a solid player since coming over from Detroit. I thought the same thing others did and that he wouldn't last due to the position change. In fact wasn't he even talking that he wanted traded once? No matter. He's with us for awhile longer now. I would have figured he would be the odd man out but with this signing, and there is an odd man to be, my prediction is McPhee. I don't have faith he can maintain his early season performance from last year. Lest we forget that he's also currently on the PUP list.

I'd personally be fine with Hester giving it a go again for the Bears. Why not 'kick the tires' to see if he could do some more awesome returns for our team? No harm no foul. But I figure with his being older and Dave Toub no longer being with the team it wouldn't work out for him. (To me, Rodgers seems to be a bit blase in his schemes). It seems like a whole generation ago since he was here making a place for himself in the HOF. Agree wholeheartedly that if he wants to come back and retire as a Bear, that would be a perfect close to his historic career.

We have a fine back up QB already in Cutler. We need to find an actual starter. Lololololo...? But in all seriousness I agree with your last statement in that I think we'll be contending for a playoff spot. And I feel White will do pretty good, thus making our WR situation not as dire.

Had a pretty good team when he coached up in Minneapolis. Although this was probably my most favorite memory of him.

Maybe, like his retirement, they plan on doing it several times over. Until they get it right.

Well said. Couldn't agree more. Another factor to consider is how well White does. If he performs "lights out" AND manages to play all or most of the season that could potentially relegate AJ to a #2 receiver status. Sure he might manage to become a #1 elsewhere; provided he did well and played the whole season, but his bargaining power with the Bears certainly lessens if White comes through. I sure hope AJ figures it out at some point and becomes a team player. I can see Megatron like ability written all over him.

He did limit Cutler, there's no denying that. Or at the very least expect him to play within a certain confine. While still playing to Fox' preferred run first and often style. Whatever the case. Gase managed to get a HC gig out of it.

I would make a comment about how the team was concerned with WHO was throwing the ball and they hesitated in those losing situations so as to avoid getting blown out. But that would be too obvious and perhaps perceived as mean spirited.

So the conspirisist (sp?) in me wonders; what gives? Did someone in the Saints org "unintentionally" tip off Pace? What were their plans for Shaw? Are the Bears now thinking of using him as a trade piece to NO? Loggains apparently saw something in him. And lastly; who the heck is Connor Shaw? Edit: got to thinking about this and remembered that AJ played at SC. Guess what? http://www.thestate.com/sports/college/uni...le87220717.html . AJ won the MVP of this game despite being ejected.

Yes to both, especially Long. With AJ it will need to be incentive laden in order to better assure we get more than 6 games a year out of him.

Wouldn't qualify it as a screw up as much as a bad move and more related to bad timing. Marshall going away has had more affect than first realized. First and most obvious was something the management could not have predicted but drafting White and then having BM leave didn't work out how the had hoped. The hope obviously being that there would be more a seamless transition. The other factor is how AJ has reacted to BMs leaving. If not coincidence then AJ has always been a pouting, injury prone player. I don't recall seeing that before by perhpas I missed it? Sure BM hasn't played on a playoff team but whose he had throwing to him in that time? Go ahead and answer that, it's more rhetorical. Hell if he can almost make the playoffs with Fitzpatrick throwing to him then he must be doing something right. He unquestionablly made the Jets offense better... And now they have Forte. Will that come back to haunt us? We shall see. I was pretty good with the move of Bennett. Granted he's a pretty solid player but he's got too much attitude for a team like who the Bears are now. I'm fairly sure should be make the team he'll be in the playoffs later this year. I haven't lost faith in our current management team...not yet . I have too much respect for Fox to do that . But I am taking notes.

I like it. Nothing wrong at all with the militaristic approach. A lot of the times it's much more productive getting people to do things. Helps weed out those that won't or can't do it. I have a feeling White will flourish because of it. I appreciate the perspective Faulk mentions where this could be a make or break year for AJ. Couldn't agree more.

Ouch. This does kinda make the release of Slausen more of a head scratcher. Especially given the benefit of hindsight. There aren't a lot of options currently on the roster for center other than maybe Ted Larsen. His write up says he played some DT in college but played Center his last year or two. Was drafted by NE as one(?). I suspect they'll kick the tires on some retreads from other teams or currently who are FAs.

All things considered this is only the first Pace draftee that hasn't worked out right? I know it's only year two but from the same draft as Teyo came starters in Amos, Goldman and Langford and potential starters in White and Grasu. And here's a look back at what others thought of the draft Teyo was a part of. For where he was picked it was graded as an A-. http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/grizzly-de...-302311581.html

Ha ha!!! That's a good knee slapper!!! ???? Sorry just had to say something...

Well now I'm even more intrigued. I didn't realize that this knee issue may be chronic. In my reading up on it they said he had a "clean up" process both last offseason and this year. That's troubling.