ChileBear

Thanks AZ54. I hate people who poop on your parade! But IF Brown can stay healthy, we are a much better D. And wow, S must go down easily. We carry more guys there than for the Oline ist seems. And we draft S every year. It is a key position, though.

Yep, Jason. JA gave Rex one more year to show that he can bury 'Bad' Rex. I hope he does. Given what 'Good' Rex looked like, I think it's a pretty good deal, given the QBs that were there in the draft and FA.

I can see Url's jealousy with the $, but still, he's got a contract. I really don't think that missing mini-camp is all that critical for Url, though it would be good for the TEAM to work atogether as much as possible. TC is, as you say, a must and I bet he'll be there grumbling all the way.

Thanks, Nfo. It's always good to get some real insight on who the players are. And from what you're saying, I agree. Now, I wonder if JA has met Momma Benson?

Good. Gould has been accurate and has taken advantage of the opportunity here. Let this be the start of the other guys that need to be signed.

Three points: 1) Like to read your stuff Tom. Has info that it'd take a while to track down. Keep it up. 2) I disagree with Moose. I don't think we're going to miss him, if anything, it may allow the younger players to step up now. And yes, he always threw the QB under the bus. 3) Oh, I'm pulling for Poles. The reads make him appear like a kid with his head on straight, and God knows we need a few of those, and OLmen at that. I also read on KFFL that we signed him to a contract.

I'd hope that we could police ourselves. It would be nice to come here and not have to look at what I consider meaningless words that really do not support an arguement. I love the fact that I can remain connected over the thousands of miles that separate me from the Beloved. it is just a nusiance for me. And yes, thanks to those who work to keep this site alive and kicking!

Great breakdown Wesson44. I think that Brown probably will get the nod over Anderson, though I'd like to see Mark take over the position. And I'd love to see Poles make an impression at G, god knows we need some starters AND depth there. I think Benson's gonna have to live with being part of an RB tandem or trio if Wolfe comes to camp with some resolve. MMMMM, taste that Kool Aide!

QB - Rex RB - Benson WR - Bennett & Bradley TE - Olsen Ditton on Benson and I'd put Rex in the same category. I've seen what he can do when he gets it right. Now, I may be engulfed in Kool Aide, or some other halucinogenic, but IF Rex could eliminate the stupid mistakes, wow! Then agian, it must just be the effects of drugs and altitude, uh?

And it never stops! They're always your kid, whether they're 2 or 50 years old. But hey, I really couldn't live without the nuckleheads I got!

There are demonstrations here at the U I work in at least four times a year, all with tear gas. It is no picnic, as others have alluded to here. And I eat all the hot peppers I can lay my hands on and if, by mistake, I rub my eyes, wo, it stings like hell. So I'd expect Ced to look like that and to shed a few tears. Now, was he a bronken down, blubbering wimp crying form mom? I really doubt it, but I'd like to hear from someone else who was on that boat. Not that it makes much difference in the overal scope of things, though.

Yeah, that's the surprising part. I don't think anyone that really follwed last years mess on D felt that Adam should or would be sticking around. Hope the new kid can contribute.

Just read this on MSNBC.com: When Cedric Benson was being arrested over the weekend, he apparently responded to the face full of pepper spray by crying, and calling out for his mother. That’s probably not the ideal makeup for a running back in the NFL. The weepy-eyed mugshot can be viewed here. (Chicago Sun-Times)> Now, I'm not really a Benson lover/hater. I want the guy who wears our uni to perform on the field. But it seems to me that, if you got sprayed with pepper spray, who wouldn't cry? And the reports said his mom was on the boat, so why not call for her? I read this and I have to say PLLLEEEEEZE!

Good points Nfo and AZBF. AP is now the undisputed leader on STs. And while he was able to break off some nice gains, he did that, for the most part, in 3rd down situations when teams were thinking pass first and pulling back. I too do not think that he should be considered our nº 1 back. He is valuable, but for other reasons. Let's see what we can do with the trio of CB, Forte and Wolfe.

Says he has speed and can contribute on STs. That seems to fit Lovie's profile. And I forgot about Pope still being there for TC.

I really doubt it. Lovie has shown a penchant for declaring starters, most often vets, and Benson will be that Vet. Now if there is more crap to come out of the boating incident, I can easily see Forte moving up at TC.

Spot on DB. JA and Lovie knew they had Rex and Orton lined up to, hopeflly, win the job and there was no one that they felt warranted a picking over another position when their pick came around. They ust have earmarked the two UDFA that they signed all along.

Can't see them cutting him at this point. What player gets cut for a DUI and acting stupid while at it' But it's just one more nail in his coffin. Have to see how this all plays out.

Looks good, Prophet. Always nice to have another site to run down Da Bears info!

IMdO, the way the OL guys went off the board, we would have had crap to chose from if we'd traded down. And how many of us here would be screaming, with me, that we didn't add a top OT choice?

Well said jackie!

And I bet someone read Lovie's praise of Forte to Benson. I say read to him because I have my doubts about his skills in that area, as well as his skills with the ball!

But if we cut him lose, we still pay for it. They're going to let him earn his money this season and hopefylly the guy does it. If we cut him, the money is still tied up, so what can we do? Potential is a nasty word, but it's what we're hoping for with the bum!

51 is one of my all time favorites, along with Sayers. I like the fact that he brought the administration of the award to Chicago. To repeat: Good for him!

We can hem and haw all we want to, but the bottom line is that Rex IS getting another shot. He's got a one year deal and he need to take advantage of it. I'm pulling for him, but I also agree with ConnerBear that any QB will do for me as long as we win.