Alaskan Grizzly

Welcome. Its good to have another on the positive side.

Whose "body language" are you referring to? Roy Williams, Sam Hurd, Marion Barber, Aaron Spencer, Gabe Carimi, Okoye, Gholston? Aren't these guys all new to the team this year? Isn't all that something that anyone could have read from watching game films? If that were the case wouldn't Brett Farve been able to dissect GB better than he did when he played for Minny? I bet even Olin's best at this point will be worse that Omiyale's worst....and that's bad. True, NO is a tough team. But having Kreutz on the team isn't going to make that much difference.

Jason and Madlith, here's that contract info you were looking for. $2 Mil....hmmmm http://rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2458/olin-kreutz

I saw a few here talking about Lofa Tatupu and how they shoud look at going younger. Reading around about this kid is that the opinion is he would make for a better SLB than a Safety. Does this sound familiar? As perhaps someone we know from New Mexico? http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/nineri...?entry_id=94709

Tommie Harris being interviewed after first day of practice with Colts. Says good things about Lovie and Coach Marinelli....hmmm another NFL'er liking his coaches. Say it ain't so. Take care Tommie and good luck. http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=video&am...91-4d70a92b4825

Careful what you wish for. Leonard Davis is a available... And he's a Guard.

Actually Balta, I think once Hanie got a chance to come in, he did pretty good at getting the ball to his receivers. Seems like things were back on track but unfortunately it was too late. Really the only two mistakes (and they were big) was that one play (end around?) with Bennett and using Collins. Had not using Collins been the case, something tells me things would have been different.

Consider this a *bump*. This isn't over yet...not by a long shot. The only reason I added this is the part of the Bears. Rumors are true...somewhat. Stay tuned. http://rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/208519/...ver-giants-move

I was joking but forgOt about the long snapping debacle. So perhaps there is something to it.

They're going to try him out at OG.

Oh brother. Thanks Ashkum for trying....

http://whodatdish.com/2011/08/02/new-orlea...gns-with-bears/ There is a disclaimer at the bottom regarding the "rumor". Even I have to ask...WTF???

I totally agree. This was just a good story to see how he has been doing especially with all the events of the last year; injury in playoffs and accusations, recent break up with fiancee and his buddy Olsen leaving. Seems that he is doing just fine and perhaps a little more "enlightened". Whatever happens I hope that he never loses that brashness and competitive edge that he carries to each game. Looking forward to camp and the season. Good luck Jay and the rest of the team.

In a word: No I know Jason and I will agree on this.

Jason, I know you enjoy contradiction but I'll make this brief. I agree that the Bears need to upgrade OL. I agree that the Bears have not, in the past, done great in addressing that problem. I disagree that they had to do it now. Each team has something like 90 players right no and will have to eventually cut down to 53 (that's still the number right?) so another FA is bound to shake loose. I also disagree that JA "skirted" the issue at all. He said that it wasn't as simple as picking a player and signing him up. He admitted to targeting Colon early on and it didn't work out. You yourself said there were only 2 decent FA guards to begin with. And of them, how many returned to their team? So like before, give it time. And what the heck is the analogy of "leaving a fire and hanging ou to make breakfast?" Don't get it.

Uhm..... I think they DID address the OL once or twice: see Spencer and Carimi with the #1 pick this year. I don't think anywhere in my post did I close the door on the possibility of signing another OL man. In fact, I left it open for the possibility that even after a few weeks of preseason games there could very well be another FA pop here or there. Just because the Bears haven't signed every top star they could (see Redskins) doesn't mean they're done....not by a long shot. In the meantime, what I did say is that I have faith (not the Jesus kind) that coaches like Tice know what they are doing. And I think he wants to work with what he's got FOR NOW. Hell, they've only practiced together for one or two days. Relax, get a grip...don't get sick or vomit or whatever, just yet.

I would agree with 99% of what you wrote except for the "bolded" part. I think Briggs might have something to say contrary (at least back in '07). Although he eventually saw the light and decided to stick around, despite saying otherwise.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/footb...,0,779552.story Could be a viable partnering. If on the cheap. Having a deep CB pool is something of high value. Especially with someone like "Peanut" at the sunset of his career.

I think being "sick" over the status quo is a bit extreme. Most here will agree that Mike Tice knows what he's doing and if he wants to try and work with what they have, because they have potential. Well that's fine by me. There are four pre-season games upcoming that will help in that grading. There will be more FA's to be had, should the Bears need them. All hope is not lost. And besides that JA has a take on what is going on with the line. It reads as sound deliberation: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/footb...0,3581055.story

I wonder if JA is handling this situation like he did last year with Olsen. According to this article: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/footb...0,5068685.story But from what I'm hearing, Forte has since decided that he will join the team and leave any negotiations (if any) up to JA and his agent. Forte's a smart kid and has been working hard off season to improve himself.

Awesome!!! I really appreciate being able to read perspectives like this from a "real" person. As being someone that has never, nor probably will ever, go to one of these deals it is good stuff. Thanks. A few remarks/observations: 1. I have heard this about Moore. Good to know there are a few players out there that appreciate where they are and who helped them get there. 3. I have noticed that Williams resembles Calvin Johnson. I am ok with Burress going to NYJ and have a feeling that Roy will have a stellar year. 4. Spaeth came by way of Pittsburgh and played against the likes of Ray Lewis, Bart Scott and Ed Reed and practiced against James Harrison, LaMarr Woodley and Larey Foote. We know that Olsen couldn't block, something tells me Spaeth will hold his own. 6. Had just read an article about Cutler looking leaner. Good for him. That will help him overall. 7. Who is this second "Bennett" you refer to or did you mean Hester? 8. Good to hear the Defense is having fun. Perhaps a by product of Marinelli and what we hear about how guys like playing for him? Were none of the other recent FA's there? I know they couldn't practice but figured that Williams being there may have been a few others. Thanks again.

I like what we have but maybe a change is good too. Maybe something nostalgic like Payton, Butkus, Halas, Sayers or something. Or a string like Butkus, Singletary, Urlacher.

The original point about "cost" and "need" are, if I'm not mistaken, is that Totupu is wanting a large contract. Hence why Seattle is parting ways. Why would the Bears want to spend that much on a player where the "need" isn't as much say on the OL? What happened to that being more the "need"? And since when did MLB become an issue? As far as Urlachers replacement (or stand in) isn't that what Roach is for?

Probably not because of two words: "cost" and "need".

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/footb...,4080152.column I like what I am reading. I was wondering how he would outwardly deal with all the "goings on" in his life as of late. It looks like we have an idea and perhaps, an answer.