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Even though your opinion was a bit longwinded...I would have to agree. Not on everything (getting rid of Wolfe and signing Darrel Jackson) both wastes in my opinion. But after reading this opinion from Larry Mayer at Chicagobears.com "I don’t see Kevin Jones being an answer for the Bears given his serious durability issues. He tore a foot ligament near the end of the 2006 season and then ruptured his right ACL last Dec. 23. With Jim Colletto replacing Mike Martz as offensive coordinator, the Lions intend to commit more to the run—and they still released Jones. That tells me all I need to know. I think it’s safe to say that the Lions and Bears both could select a running back in the first few rounds of the draft." I would still like to see the Bears try for KJ but after some time has passed (closer to draft day) and noone else of significance had popped up. As far as the draft goes #1 - OL #2 - Flacco #3 - RB(?)

I couldn't agree more. I think having a Jones in the backfield would be superb. I would have liked to keep Thomas there and even added Julius but would be satisfied in seeing Kevin join in. He DOES have the hustle needed for that East/West running style (vice Benson's alleged ability for North/South) and has the experience to follow his blockers. However, as someone else mentioned, he is a bit of an injury risk. That would work in the Bears favor though and not needing to pay optimum price. Here are some stats...not bad... TEAM GS Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg YAC TD 2005 Detroit 13 186 664 3.6 5 20 109 5.5 5.1 0 2006 Detroit 12 181 689 3.8 6 61 520 8.5 9.9 2 2007 Detroit 13 153 581 3.8 8 33 199 6.0 6.4 0 Career (Full) 53 761 3067 4.0 24 142 1008 7.1 7.9 3 The only thing is that he too would have to change his number....

Now they (Seattle) have two halfway decent RB's through FA (Duckett being the other) and still Alexander. Probably see more of the Seahawks in the coming seasons..especially if they (Bears) make it into the playoffs with regularity!! Like they should!!! What the HECK with the Lloyd signing? I have to agree with Terra Tor on the ridiculousnous in this one. Why not hold out for someone like Fitzgerald who could become available. If not, then still hold out...geez...what a waste.

I wholeheartedly agree with the aspect of building this guy (Flacco). I think with the 6'6" and only 230 that in and of itself tells you that he has some "building" to do on his frame. That is pretty light for a guy that tall (I am 6'4" and 250 - some of which is old age settling in ). At any rate, with Grossman trying to prove himself with one year and Orton (my money is on Orton this year) given the chance to prove his worth I think someone like Flacco would most definitely prosper from the chance to hold down the bench for one maybe two years. I don't think drafting a WR is a necessity and drafting one that high will be a waste of a draft pick (instead maybe 3rd or later). The Bears have essentially brand new unprovens in Hester, Bradley, Davis and Hass. Try these guys out first before you go and hit the panic button for a WR that high up. Besides, as somebody else mentioned there could and will be other good FA WR's showing up in the coming months. The Bears need a RB (draft or FA) LONGGGG before they need a WR for sure.

Ward??? Maybe. Durability issues too me thinks. "Ward Runs and Runs and Then Limps Off " - New York Times. Dec 2, 2007 After playing the Bears by the way.

The Bears don't need someone like Hackett as he can't seem to get through the year without one or another injury. They (Bears) already have enough problems in that category...see Hass and Bradley. I think getting Bryant Johnson would be a much better choice. Still need to get a decent RB in FA (maybe Marion Barber through tough negotiations?? ) In the meantime...sign a petition for bringing Flacco to Chicago!!!! At 6'6" and 230lbs., what's not to love???

THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!!! At least try for Julius Jones. He is probably, right now, the only decent UFA RB right now. He is "our" Thomas Jones, right Jerry???

Toeaina, Matt 75 DT 6-2 311 Oregon After the nice finish he had in the season last year, this guy for sure.

http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=4438 I remember when Booker left a few years back and there was a rumor that he actually was depressed because he wasn't in Chicago any longer. I think Booker will be a fantastic addition and will play his heart out for the time he is with the Bears. Good veteran player, already knows Chicago and wants to be there. This is a good thing you did Angelo especially after letting Moose go. Now get us a decent RB.

I REALLY wish the Bears could have signed Turner but oh well. At this point, I think the Bears should stick with (what I hope to be) their original plan. Draft a decent OL in the 1st, Flacco in the 2nd. and whatever else for 3rd - 7th. As far as RB goes, because Turner is gone, they should look at the idea of getting someone like Julius Jones, Labrandon Toefield, TJ Duckett or even Mewelde Moore. Mostly because these are more the type of back the Bears need to offset Benson and will come with a decent sticker price and they are all UFA's. If I were Angelo and knowing the Bears are a running team then I would work on a deal to get Marion Barber. Much more difficult, because of his RFA status, and especially more unlikely since Turner was available and they (Bears) passed. Overall though, I am pretty satisfied with the way the Bears are handling Free Agency. Resign your core players of importance and get the position you need and can mold in the draft.

Washington has been way to careless in their spending the last couple of years, hence their not looking too hard at Briggs. And apparenlty because they may have "tampered" with Briggs before they were allowed, San Fran has backed off a bit in their pursuit. I think you hit it on the head with the line "...Briggs could be this year's Cato June..." in so many ways. For one he will not thrive as well as he did in Chitown, much like Cato June did in Indy before going to Tampa Bay. And he (Briggs) is over-hyped for the money he wants. Another reason that TB may be hesitant. Time will tell.

Can you say Jay Cutler??? Granted he isn't a top gun but certainly is showing his potential and poise. And he was pretty much the #1 guy by the end of his 1st year. Cutler was virtually an unknown until the Combine and all of a sudden he is a can't miss. I would prefer a guy that continues to grow, through the Combine, than a guy who was "a flash in pan" in college; see Chris Weinke, Andre Ware, Gino Torreta, Danny Weurffel and Jason White to name a few. Who were these guys? All QB's that have won the Heismann over the last 20 years or so. The point is, someone like Flacco is a great development player (especially a #3 QB in Chicago) and has a great frame to build on. 6'6" and 230 stands great in the pocket. The Bears would be lucky to get him in the 2nd round....and I for one hope they do whatever they can to get him.

I think it best said when there really isn't much else out there. Both Grossman and the Bears are better off trying to make a deal for one year (with LOTS of incentives) and giving him the chance to pull his head out... The advantage for the Bears is that they don't have to look real high (draft) for a QB (DID I MENTION I REALLY LIKE FLACCO???) and they have a guy (or two with Orton) who know the offense already and can work on tweaking some things. In the meantime, get a new guy into the #3 spot who can start to learn the process. Rex can prove his worth I think with a contract that is full of incentives for him to achieve. He would also be better served by a better RB (c'mon Michael Turner) and overall Offensive scheme (GO AWAY TURNER!!!). Orton really isn't half bad, not a BIG play QB, but pretty reliable down the stretch. If the Bears had won that last Minnesota game they would have been in the playoffs. And considering that the Giants got to and won the Super Bowl...who knows??? Sign Rex and move onto getting some good FA's in then onto the draft.

I lost my feed to NFL Network. (Dang Dish Network!!!) And was hoping to see some Combine stuff, specificially the OLer's and Flacco!! By the by, I for one am disappointed to see Muhammad go. He may not have been like they hoped he would have been 3 years ago but I believe that he was a strong and positive influence in the locker room with the younger players. And, he was willing to go over the middle, despite his advanced years. Good luck Moose wherever you end up next.

I think the logical choice is first and foremost on the OL for Round 1. After that, I still say go for JOE FLACCO!!!! Andre Woodson concerns me and I am not crazy about Brohm...mostly because he was coached by Petrino. I guess we'll know more about all these guys here in the coming days with the Combine just around the corner. http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/pa...ls/o808t19w.jpg

Why not?? The Bears need someone to take over for Briggs. The only problem being that he would have to change his number.

I also think that bringing back Booker would be an awesome idea. He actually did pretty well considering the "team" he was on before with the Bears. I also think keeping Muhammad around for another year or so would be also good. Those other guys; Bradley, Hester and Davis are either too fragile or too valuable to ALWAYS be available at WR. Booker and Muhammad at least are durable. Secondly...what about bringing in someone like Zach Thomas to take over for the loss of Briggs...or perhaps *gulp* when Urlacher becomes unavailable? Last...Faneca is probably worth the money he wants. The Bears won't pay it but he's still worth it.

Me thinks this could be a good idea.... http://www.udel.edu/sportsinfo/football/im...-uri(mc)_lg.jpg OT first round, this guy 2nd (or maybe 3rd). Not Brennan or Woodson. Some insight to his pre-draft stats and info. at this link. www.nfldraftcountdown.com/.../qb/joeflacco.html

Here's an idea...how about putting (or at least trying) Hester in as an RB??? Maybe a "scat back" type of runner? He is obviously elusive and realistically his talents as a return specialist are going to diminish and/or teams are going to figure out how to defend against his returning. As long as the line is decent enough to protect him from getting stuffed behind the line. Meanwhile, they could also bring in another legit bruiser type back (Turner or the like) and compete with Benson.

Found this highlight reel on Youtube. Great compilation and awesome song. A good inspirational show going into the offseason. Proof that Angelo sometimes knows what he is doing. Also, besides Hester, there is evidence of Brendan Ayanbadejo needing to be kept as long as Hester is in Chicago. In almost every clip he (B.A. #94) is near Hester and helping him break it big. Both deserving of Special Teams Pro Bowlers. http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ro5NlgD3h7A

It would be an intriguing pick up to get someone like Martz. Especially given the Lovie connection at St Louis. And the fact that Turner SUCKS!!! This could help in the development of Grossman (granted he would need a one year INCENTIVE LADEN contract to see what he could do). And release Griese to make room for a new QB...probably through draft. Meanwhile, the way Martz likes to throw could help in getting the running game going a bit. And since Benson isn't going anywhere then drop one of the other two, preferably not AP and go to the Free Agent Market. Actually I would be ok with losing Benson alltogether myself. If Berrian goes, find someone else in FA and or draft. There you go...

Whoops, my bad. I must have been thinking of someone else. I thought that CFA said something about him thinking about staying there. Who could blame him? Hawaii and bikinis or some bottom feeder in the NFL? Hmm....

Anderson will cost WAY too much. I think the Bears will have better luck with McNabb and probably have to say goodbye to Grossman and Griese. Although that could all depend on how things go this Monday night etc. Colt Brennan would be an intriguing sign, although he is kinda small and think he is considering sticking it out another year in Hawaii. Cut ties with Mike Brown. I am sorry but he is no good past about 3-4 weeks. Keep the others. DROP TURNER!!

AWESOME!!! Hope it works!!!

Hello again. I wrote into the Introduction heading above. I am Alaskan Grizzly and was formerly known as Alaskan Bear at Bearstalk. I am looking forward to gettng back with eveyone that I recognize here. Good to see you all.