Everything posted by Alaskan Grizzly
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Mike Glennon Article
Yeah Connor and I had seen that article too.This part of intangibles is a very strong trait to have especially at QB. And to think, as Glennon pointed out, he hasn't played for the last 2 1/2 years so there isn't much wear and tear on him. I think we'll all be pleasantly surprised by him when it comes time.
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Off the ledge...
Good point. (See I do pay attention).
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Off the ledge...
Mad to point 2 of your 'open letter'. I was checking out some highlights and recent pressers on Glennon these last few days. Although this is a time where all you have to do is say the right things and you're golden, I get something more from him. He seems to be on point not just verbally but mentally. He looks like a guy determined to give us his best. Will his numbers jump out at us, probably not. But at least not only is he saying the right things right now he's doing the right things. In an article I read about him it was said one of the first things he asked for was an iPad with all the plays on it so he could get to studying. He also asked for all the telephone numbers of all the offensive players so he could start talking to them about the upcoming season. He also wanted pictures of the other players presumably so he'd know who's who when he started hanging out at Halas Hall. In his intro presser today it was obvious he's already started studying the players on the team as he was able to rattle off a few of the key players and their recent accomplishments. To me that says volumes. There may just be something to this guy after all. I'm not as concerned as I was yesterday but I'll still be curious to see how he does as time wears on .
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Implode Franchise
There's still some time especially if you consider post draft moves. That's how we ended up with Sitton last year. All hope is not lost.
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Realistic view of looking bad
I'm with you. I'm of the opinion you still draft a QB in the 3rd this year. If for some reason he doesn't work out this year or isn't needed then you draft another next year. The way contracts are currently set up for our QBs (Glennon, Shaw) we can dump either or both next year if needed; or keep them.
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Bears close to signing TE Dion sims
Just watched some highlight film on this guy and I have to admit, we may have a gem. He actually catches with his hands and runs nice TE routes. Big body that is hard to bring down. Reminds me a little of Marty B, without the attitude.
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Bears will be signing CB Prince Amukamara
I think the biceps and maybe perctotal (?) were what kept derailing Peanut toward the end.
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Bears to sign WR Marcus Wheaton
I find it interesting that both Meredith and Pryor are having a successful renaissance after both being former college Qbs. Meredith is a lot like Pryor, call him Pryor lite. I take back my earlier comment though that if we managed to get both we could worry less about backup QBs. Still definitely need to do art one.
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Bears will be signing CB Prince Amukamara
I like being that he's from Nebraska. I always think of Mike Brown when I hear of Prince. Good solid player from Nebraska BUT gets hurt a lot.
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Bears Release Cutler!
So now Barkley has gone to San Fran...interesting. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2695823...ree-to-contract Whose next, Cutler? What does that say about us in the QB dept? I'm beginning to feel more confident they are lookin at drafting a QB. They only have one QB on the roster from last year and he didn't play a snap in the regular season.
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Bears Release Cutler!
Hell, McMahon and Grossman both led our team to the Super Bowl, so there is that. I'm with you though Brad, not excited for the next chapter in QB...not yet anyhow.
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Bears Release Cutler!
They tried (I believe) the last two years but got no takers.
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Alaska, pass me that bottle...
I drank all mine after I head Cutler was leaving. (Lolo). But youre right, may need to invest in a new stockpile. Do they sell Laughivilan(sp?) in bulk like at Costco? I'm not a totally worried just yet, they still have Fox there so I have some faith. But like I asked a few weeks ago I'm really starting to wonder what Pace's strategy is. With all this Cap space I thought for sure we'd be filling some of the middle sized holes, not making them bigger! Aye carumba!
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We are screwed at QB
I feel, with Glennon, there is a potential for as much down side as there is upside. I sure hope they still draft another.
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bears-mike-glennon-to-sign-three-year-43-5-million-deal
Meh
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NFL Free Agency thread
I'm done with it. Sorry to have added to the hijacking of this thread. We're past it now and onto a new era. The Mike Glennon era...?
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NFL Free Agency thread
Here we go again, the ongoing 'it's everything but Jays fault' argument. Just because I'm curious I looked up "good Qbs with bad olines" and found this: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/06/ranking-nf...-patriots-brady Here are a few names from this article with their particular olines and where they ranked going into last season. With each name I put up I would add not always are they (QB) successful but the team, despite their Oline ranking. Brady - 26th, A. Smith - 20th, Tannehill/Dolphins - 27th, J. Winston - 21st, R. Wilson - 30th, E. Manning - 25th, Mariota - 32nd, Luck - 28th. So you see, it isn't so difficult to find a successful QB/team after all. (and I didn't add Rodgers). If Jay signs on with another team and LEADS that team to the playoffs and the Super Bowl, I'll eat crow. Until then I wish him the best in whatever he does next.
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What's your QB choice?
I don't think this is about settling on the journeyman backup. It's certainly not about falling in love with him. (Not for me anyhow). Hoyer just made the most sense since he was here last year and had worked with Loggains before. I think the majority agree that a QB needs to be drafted. The question is whomever that is; whether drafted earlier or later, probably won't be ready to start. Thus the discussion of having a veteran in place for the "bridge" to whenever that rookie is ready to play. Personally I'd like to see 3-4 QB in an open competition for the starting position. Whether it's Glennon at this point, Shaw, Barkley and a draft pick I just want the best that will come from that . Glennon should not be guaranteed the job if he signs.
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We are screwed at QB
Id still prefer they have at least one other veteran. Unfortunately, justified or no Shaw has an injury history going back to college. Nothing chronic it appears. Just bad luck.
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NFL Free Agency thread
Well crap (about Hoyer not Taylor). They must not be having any luck in dislodging Cousins from Wash. Read they were looking at getting Garçon too.
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What's your QB choice?
Hmmm. Good question. If for nothing else maybe it'll help the Bears from overpaying for Glennon if they are bound and determined.
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NFL Free Agency thread
Rather than rehash the last 10(?) years of this topic I'll say; 'tomato / toMAHto' and I mean that as we pinpoint problems on the team for different reasons yet knowing there are (were) in fact, problems.
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We are screwed at QB
Anthony Becht the former Tight End? That would be like having Martellus Bennett weigh in on Cutler...oh wait. If they sign him (Glennon) to a deal, I hope he does prove his worth as a starter, if only for the short term. Of those who will potentially be on the roster (and depending on who they draft for the position) my money's on Shaw winning the job.
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NFL Free Agency thread
That's almost a 'double negative' sentence. Have we ever agreed on anything?