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Or, he could have gone with either of the following options: A] Hire a bodyguard with the millions of dollars he has B] Don't hang out late at night in places that would typically require someone to be constantly on guard

I just read this blurb on PFW (which isn't to be confused with PFFFFFFFFT): We hear second year Bears WR Earl Bennett, a third round disappointment who admitted that he struggled last season to learn the Bears' playbook, looked a lot more sure of himself running routes at the Bears' first minicamp this offseason. Heading into the draft, Bennett appears to have a tenuous hold on the No. 2 WR spot behind Devin Hester and ahead of Rashied Davis. What do you want to bet that with the addition of Cutler, Bennett becomes not only a lock for the #2, but a breakout performer this year?

I know it's old news, but I would really love to see Duke Robinson with the second rounder. If available, he'd be a great young player to bolster the Bears' OL, protect the new franchise QB, and grow alongside Williams. I could see the trio together in the huddle for the next ten years. Now that the Bears have him, I don't want him to run into the David Carr problem of having the talent, but constantly being held back by a weak OL.

Precisely my thoughts all along. All the clamoring for a WR is basically a way of saying, "Guess we'll throw that Bennett pick in the crapper." I have no problem going into the season with a vet, Hester, and Bennett as the top of the WR depth chart, especially considering the connection that Cutler and Bennett are bound to have.

huh?

Actually, I agree with you. I think the price the Bears paid was rather steep. I'm happy to get Cutler. Hell, I'm ecstatic. However, I think it was pricey. I would like to have kept Orton or the third rounder if possible. I've always thought Orton was a lot better than what most thought. The dude was in contention for the Heisman when he was in college. Having said that, if taking away either option stops the deal, then you include the options and get it done. (bravo JA) I wish him the best, and I predict he'll easily win the battle versus Simms. Further, I agree with you that Orton could have a very good year next year. If he starts all the games there is a near guarantee (IMHO) that he'll break 3500 yards.

Hell no. I said it before, and I'll say it again, you don't trade away your franchise face. It's just bad mojo.

Great site. I heard one time that the reason the McRib is only a part time offer is that the pork production in the U.S. would suffer a catastrophe because of the increase in demand.

Adewale gave a quick phone interview. He was semi-indifferent. He basically intimated that it won't matter if the Defense doesn't step up. Urlacher gave a statement that is almost negative. He seems to like the idea of the Cutler trade, but it appears that he thinks the Bears gave up too much to get him. He also spoke kindly of Orton.

haha...so do you think McRib in the 7th was better than Ian Johnson?

Thanks everyone! I'm fairly excited and didn't think things through. Now it's ready.

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With today's news, I predict with fair certainty that the following will happen to my life and keep me too busy to participate in the board's happenings: -Jessica Alba will hire me to be her deep tissue massage therapist -Publisher's Clearing House will knock in a few hours -I'm going to find the Hope Diamond in my backyard -I'll become a hot commodity in the porn industry -The McRib will come back permanently -Chuck Norris will call to tell me how awesome I am -Keanu Reeves will never make another movie -The Cubs will win the World Series I'm sure there is more, but I'm sort of delirious right now.

I just wanted to hook someone. Today is farking awesome.

Which third rounder did the Bears give up? The first one or the second one?

Agreed. I'm buying the Cutler jersey as soon as it hits the Bears' website.

I just think it's way too much for me to absorb in one day. It's ridiculous to think that the Bears could feasibly have one franchise QB for the next 8-10 years. Cutler AND Pace?! Wow. Crazy.

All I can say is that MadLith better not F up.

Completely agreed...but I still want him on the Bears. I'm almost giddy thinking that the Bears could possibly have Pace. If they plan on making a play for Cutler, this would be quite an incentive.

One point regarding your comments... I know of no hunters who train any of the animals you have mentioned to fight until the death. Others may die because of the hunt, or because we're hungry, but I've never seen a hunter in a deer-stand make two bucks go at it until one is butchered alive by the other's rack.

I think you mean "far worse alleged or charged without conviction crimes".

That's exactly what I was planning on doing. I have friends all over the nation (SF, Seattle, Dallas, Detroit, Green Bay, Minny, etc.) and I am going to choose who I think the team should take, but only after having a conference with the friend from that team. No worries.

I'll defer. I'll take Seattle and Minnesota as a replacement for San Francisco.

First and foremost, you'd be well served to check out each case you listed. In your brief paragraph above I can tell you haven't looked into the details of the cases. Having said that, I'm fine with agreeing to disagree, but are you trying to tell me that someone being charged with something is worse than someone being convicted with mass torture and slaughter of dogs? If so, I recommend checking out the 5th and 6th Amendments to find out why your point of view doesn't fly with the U.S. Justice System.

I looked through your list, and excluded all the DUI/DWI/possession charges. In my opinion, those don't even come close to what Vick did. I don't see how anyone could argue otherwise, to be quite honest. As for the rest... Where's the evidence of inequality? The only two you have provided that are even debateable are Chris Henry and Brandon Marshall...and even their cases are more arrested/charged than convicted. Sorry, but your examples are severely lacking.