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Tracking SD fan Twitter sites tells us they’re pretty excited about the acquisition. With Mack and Bosa coming off opposite sides is pretty scary. SD fans are amazed the Bears didn’t get more for him. I’m guessing his more recent injury history had something to do with it. And probably why, although painful for us, a good time for him to go. SD is more prepared than the Bears to win now and hopefully Mack can capitalize on it.

Yeah it looks like last he had doubles sack numbers was in Dallas (2019) with 11.5 under their 4-3 scheme. Before that it was with the Rams (2012-14).

Well at least Ledarius is still on the team. Right?

And what’s more rumors are circulating that either Trubiksy or Foles could be headed to Indianapolis. From Indy fan perspective either might work due to their having a good (decent) OLine and running game. Plus Foles is familiar to Reich and Trubiksy sorta knows how to run their offense. Colts have a pile of picks now with the Wentz deal so maybe Chicago deals Foles and they get a lower round pick in exchange?

Didn’t see anyone else mention this but I apologize if I’m repeating some of the other big NFL news. I naturally thought the title of this would at least involve the word ‘movement’ as when I think of one, I instantly think of Rodgers. Even though he’s not really moving he’s sticking around for a few more years with his new 4 year $200 million deal. And GB applied the franchise tag to Adams right about the same time. So those two will be around to witness 1st hand how Fields will eventually supplant him as the best QB in the NFC North and “own” GB for years to come. In other, more notable news, Russell Wilson was traded to Denver for a couple 1st’s, three (?) players and a couple more lesser round picks. Vic Fangios probably saying why couldn’t they have done this last season? Anyhow, Seattle also released LB Bobby Wagner (who started in Seattle the same time Wilson did). All this will probably change the FA and draft season for us a bit? Does GB have any money to give Rodgers what he needs to make another SB season? Lastly, I appreciated this Tweet highlighting the days events.

Brian Flores ended up as a ‘senior defensive exec / LB coach’ with Pittsburgh after leaving Miami. I think this is the natural progression of things. Rarely do coaches go from one HC to another HC gig. Lovie went to TB as their HC after being out of the league for two years then after leaving there following 2015 ended up as the Texans HC 7 years later.

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Grant and Cohen are interchangeable. Grant I think has the edge due to his (sustained) return capabilities and lack of injury history. If you’re looking for a Tyreek Hill type player for the offense, you go with Grant. If you’re looking for a player like Debo Samuel you go for Patterson. Suppose it depends on what style offense they’re gonna go with. Getsy was WR coach for the Packers about the same time Ty Montgomery made the conversion from WR to RB. Maybe a factor, maybe not.

From listening to reports (after the fact), Nagy wasn't communicating too much or very well with the players for whatever reason. Whether it was Trubisky and his prepared notes or cutting off communication with Robinson after the end of the 2020 season, its clear Robinson's lack of production last year wasn't squarely on ARob. Whatever the case may be I suspect ARob will be moving on and flourish with whomever his next team ends up being.

If you don’t read the responses the numbers indicate the times he was targeted over the last three years.

Just because…

Ok now that you’ve done all that work (and yes I read all of it…lol). What is Getsys background? I mean before he came to GB to watch…er…I mean coach Rodgers? I’m curious and will look it up too. Wondering if he had some clout from the college ranks? Who has he developed? What playing experience does he have (not that it matters a lot but still, curious)? Was listening to an interview with Deion Sanders last night where he says he thinks his experience at playing both Offense and Defense has made him a better coach. So far he’s 12-2 so maybe there’s something to it. He definitely is a players coach what with his ability to lure the top recruit to his school this year.

Thought I heard not all that long ago that Monty wanted to stay a 'Bear for life' or something along those lines. A guy like that, after going through what he did the last few years is a keeper. And at one point Herbert looked all the part we needed as a backup when Monty was out. Moreso than WIlliams even.

Lots of unknowns there....we won't know until we actually know how this will work out. I like the diversity, not a lot of coaches from the same org and a lot of relatively new names which in itself could be good or equally bad.

With regards to WR and the draft, we are familiar with names Olave, Wilson and Williams partly due to their being in the 'top 5' WRs for the next draft and the other being their familiarity with Fields. Which I'm personally a fan of. But really if you find a diamond in the rough like Mooney was, what's to say you can't find a lower tier WR (through the draft) that could work with Fields and eventually become his 'go to' guy? And personally, aside from cost, I'm not totally sold that ARob needs to go. I agree he looked like he could care less about playing for Chicago but we recently learned he was more disenfranchised with the previous coach than he was with the actual Franchise itself. Perhaps due to his low productivity rate last year he won't be as much a 'hot' commodity and more likely to agree to a team friendly deal? He produced two 1,000 seasons (with Trubisky) before the wheels came off the wagon last year.

Being a fan of Lovie’s I can’t help but wish him the best of luck.

??‍♂️ I wanna say Pep was in Chicago with Lovie at one point.

Looks like Lovie may become next HC in Houston. Wouldn’t be surprised if Marinelli joins him there as DC(?)

Happened on this other story from a link in your story AZ. Its about Gus Bradley being hired to replace Eberhus as DC. Noticed this quote about how the Colts d-line. Maybe why the position is still vacant in Chicago? “The Colts’ defensive line struggled mightily to get after the opposing quarterback(s) for much of the 2021 season, as the team only had 33 total sacks. Only the Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Houston Texans had fewer.” https://www.stampedeblue.com/2022/2/4/22918243/colts-rumored-to-be-targeting-gus-bradley-for-vacant-defensive-coordinator-position

Besides not recognizing anyone on the staff I couldn’t help but notice more than one of them have backgrounds in both offense and defense. This Rowe cat did some offense coaching while in the college ranks and I saw at least one or two others who had as well. With the concept of being able to know what the other side might be doing and how to counter it, this seems to line up with Eburhus’ way of thinking. And play into the concept of how Fields will benefit from having a defensive minded HC.

And I think Desai was scheduled to interview as DC there.

Kelly moving to Vegas.

With an Ohio State QB to boot. Lol. Admittedly I was a fan of Harbaugh’s at one time. But have lost some love for the guy with recent events.

Looks like it’s a ‘no-go’.

Gotta say I love the first pick. I can't help but repeat if Fields gets a receiver he's familiar with he could easily follow the footsteps that Burrow is doing now. And anyone from the Georgia defense will be a good gain regardless of position. Have to ask, are you a Penn State fan? Pierce out of Cincinnati has been a big piece of the success the Wildcats had this year.