ChileBear

Read the article and yes, I can see how it is "calling out" the coaches. But heh, havn't we all been doing that for the past season? It's about time that JA gets some semblance of holding Lovie and the guys he brings in accountable. I do agree, also, that we need to improve our player quality at the same time. If JA doesn't step it up in FA and the draft, he's got the same problem that he's alluding to with the coaches.

I like the way that looks. It helps out with our weaknesses AND it gives us a freerer hand with the draft. Now, is JA listening?

It's good to see that the Vikes are not making any progress long-term at QB. Seems like they are worse off than us at that position.

Wow, that's one hell of a long list. I sure hope Lovie and JA are doing their due dilligence on this and sign the right guys to solidify the line. It looks to me like it could be done, with the right FA and some solid draft selections. But then again, this ain't no perfect world and the Bears don't fill me with confidence about their ability to get this done right.

I agree. Bring in experinced OL and then grab BPA on draft day.

Crabtree is not getting out of the top 10. Supposedly he played all last season with the stress fracture and it is relatively simple to repair. Smith probably will be there at 18, but I can't see JA getting him. I wouldn't be surprised to see him fall to no. 32 or to the second round.

I don't have any problem with the offer. St. Clair was adequate last season when Williams went down. He has been healthy, versatile and he knows the system. I do thin he'll test the market on Friday, but I'm hopefull that he signs with us. Then, if we could get Barnes we'd be in good shape at T and could draft a G to develop.

I'd go for that as well. Trade up and grab a top OT or WR. But I think there's a snowball's chance. . . for that happening.

Solid arguement MLWBear. I think Barnes should b on JA's radar.

Oher--we gotta get the OL in working order and, hopefully, for years to come.

I'm all for picking up one of the released RBs, with Taylor being my preference right now. Keep AP on STs and get wolfe more involved. Use the FA RB in case something happens to Forte. And I'd also focus on OT for our no. 1 pick. I just don't trust Sanchez to have enough experience yet to be an NFL QB.

Hey, as defiantgiant pointed out, JA did this with Keven Jones, so why not Taylor, unles Jones is going to be retained, and USED.

Oh, and I'm not adverse to using the first two picks on OL, if solid players are present when we're on the clock.

Agree totally. Fix the OL, then we can worry about the rest. Without a solid OL we are going to struggle every game.

Gotta agree. Hate to see him go, but then again, he may well be brought back later. Given his injury history, I doubt many teams out there are going to offer him a deal.

Woa, Pix! Thinking outside the box, aren't you? I love the idea, but don't see JA even approaching the outer limits of "the box". I think Hanie has shown he has the moxie to be a no. 2, and we really won't know until they actually try him. But, I'm not gonna hold my breath on Lovie or JA going for it.

Oh yeah. St. Clair now is in the driver's seat. I say sign him, he's got experience, can play T or G and he knows and works well with the other guys on the line. And I guess that Tait just realized it was time to go. I wish hm luck.

PFT reports that the Bears have released Marty Booker. Not a big surprise. Now we need to bring in some WRs. DUH!

Exactly. Now JA doesn't have to throw away a late round draft pick for camp fodder at QB. He can waste it on another position!

I thik you're right on this one.Wale has one more year to serve us, while JA is praying tha Marinelli can light a fire under Anderson to eventually take over the spot.

Agree. More catches also means we might have better field position for the RBs to punch it in the endzone from a few yards out.

As a Bear fan, I can agree 100% with all that you say nfo. "Hope for the best, Expect the worst". To be positive, it did happen when they brought in Ditka and Ryan. This season I am expecting a return of the D to some measure of dictating the game. If not, Lovie is gone for sure. And oh how I wish for an upgraded Oline and at least one quality WR brought in. Now is that too much to ask for?

You know it! From now till TC that's all we are going to get from him.

Read the article and I agree that it could mean we will add a big gun on D, and, if so, the DL would be the most likely spot. And peppers would be my first choice. But I think we've already got big $ tied up on the D side, so I'd look for JA to spend more on the O side--OL and WR are on my wish list, as almost all of us here agree.

Sounds great to me. Let's get Harris earning his $ this season!