jason

But by interjecting your own opinion, which doesn't seem to match with nearly any of the experts (whose consensus is typically a pretty good indication of how it will break down), you've thrown off the entire draft somewhat. Now teams that have QB as a 2nd or 3rd concern have to consider a QB much more than they would have before because the #1 overall prospect is still on the board. You may believe that it's a better pick, but that would be like a GM in the league doing the opposite of what everyone else thinks. Very rarely does that pay off.

Agreed. And if he doesn't, there is no way he goes behind Sanchez.

If he does, then that's ridiculous.

Sanchez at #1? Over Stafford? Nearly every mock, and every expert that has put out there opinion has placed Stafford as the clear cut, top QB...not to mention a guaranteed top five pick. Sanchez? Not so much.

C'mon now. I've conferred with multiple sites, as well as an in-Seattle fan. OL is a definite need for them.

DING!DING!DING! We have a winner! I've been saying this all along. I hate the fact that a lot of our picks haven't had the chance to see the field.

Before the trade, I told someone the other day that Scheffler is garbage, just a mid-grade TE at best. He only flourished because of Cutler. The same goes for Eddie Royal. He's a product of surrounding talent more than anything. I will say, however, that Marshall is a great player...and better than anything the Bears have.

The Seahawks are completely shocked with the way the draft has played out. All intentions were to draft Michael Crabtree. With the fourth pick, the Seattle Seahawks select Jason Smith, OT, Baylor (the new Walter Jones for the next decade)

Paging Grouchy Bear's signature block. Paging Grouchy Bear's signature block.

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.