I wouldn't say Conte is still safe, all reports I've heard say Brock has a legit chance at starting. Ya, Wilson would be competition for Mundy....A ton of competition at safety in camp, should be interesting to follow.

more bodies should give us a better shot at being better, but the position is still a question mark.

I think we all can look at the team and see many areas with loads of optimism.

 

So what is our weakness? I think if Briggs isnt up to par, we could have issues at LB. The improved front will help a lot, and that will make the back end better, but the LBers will be most responsible for stopping the run. A lot of question marks at that position, so hope it turns out good.

If we can pick up anybody or anything that will help us this year or next, I would make the trade. Right now we have 2 question marks at LB, why not make it 3.From what Iv hear, Briggs will be playing in a shoulder harness all year. Who knows what that will do to his play. We have 2 of the best college LB's in Greene and Jones, lets see what they can do. Briggs never was a leader on or off the field, plus he can't call plays well.

I agree with some of that but IF he can still play-we need him. A trade wouldnt bring much a 5th or 6th rounder.

Need to bring in new blood. The comment by Robbie struck me the wrong way....that's a month too early to start your vacation, if you have higher goals. Obviously he's ok with not playing past New Years. Damn I'm pissed

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the time to get serious about the season is when training camp starts, not mid June. A casual comment is all it is, he wasnt asked about Super Bowl aspirations.

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#Bears have released DL Izzy Idonije, QB Jerrod Johnson, TE Fendi Onobun & S Sean Cattouse. Team signs DE Jamil Merrell & LB Conor O'Neill.

 

The Fendi pipe dream has ended. Izzy is semi surpising. Johnson was #5 on the depth chart so no surpise there. Didn't even know Cattouse was on the roster.

 

 

The 2 guys they signed don't look that intriguiing.

Izzy is no surprise after they drafted two Dts high, they well stocked on the DL now, barring injuries.

I liked Bennett but when you watch him he always looked pedestrian in running his routes. Good hands, knows where to be but some that quickness he had when he was younger doesn't (or didn't) show up the last couple years. Still you'd think Cleveland would have kept him around through camp to at least compete. He'd be far from their worst option at the bottom end of the roster.

He wasnt worth what we were paying him, but on a vet min deal, may be ok for a 5th WR but he possibly wouldnt make the roster if Cris Williams shows anything.

Perfect guy to take a chance on in the 7th, I remember reading about him when we drafted him. I SMH when I read how he got suspended and then quit on his team. I do know Mike Leech is hard to play for but Im from the school of never quitting on your team.

 

 

He was projected a lot higher then the 7th round but because of the quitting and suspension he dropped to the 7th. If he turns out to be a beast this offense could be stupid good.

I like the comment-stupid good

What he could have done versus what he's done, regardless of the circumstances, is moot.

 

He's average because of his "body of work" not just because of his last year's performance. Blame the Oline, blame the coordinators, blame the coaches...he has remained average.

 

At one point Aaron Rodgers was getting sacked more than Cutler yet he still is able to perform and still qualifies as a potential HOF'er (according to MadLith).

There are only a handful of QBs that make people around them better. Cutlers body of work has been mediocre, but all of the odds have been against him until 2 years ago when the team started giving him some help. He is not an elite QB but he will be remembered as a top 10 type of QB after he has team success in the next few years. As far as the money , there are only a few in the league worth all of that money, he doesnt deserve it anymore than Flacco,Romo,Capernick, only the Mannings, Brady's of the world are. Trestman thinks he is the man and our best chance to success so I will trust him and see what happens. Your opinion is moot, same as mine, only the brass has ones that count.

A pretty boring selection if you ask me. I doubt people are on the edge of their seats to see Matt Ryan behind the scenes or Steve Martin/Mike Smith doing a pep talk.

I agree, but better for us than the distractions that show brings to a team. The Bears have some characters on this team, would have been much more of an interesting show with us in it. I wont watch anyways.

I'm more excited because I think we've had two good drafts in a row, really two good off-seasons, despite being hamstrung by serious needs on either side of the ball and are well positioned for the future cap wise. Cutler's deal become extremely team friendly in a couple years. If SMC pans out at LB then the perspective on Emery's first draft changes quite a bit. I don't so much care about the draft rating rather that we just find a future starting LB because it's a big need.

 

Emery said his goal is to build the type of depth that allows a team to compete at a high level year after year. Right now I think he's on the path to doing that. I'm not expecting things to be perfect this year but how we play this season will definitely go a long way toward proving that to be true.

If history tells us anything , when installing new offenses, the biggest leap forward is in the second year. Considering the stability of bringing every starter back and adding some depth, we have the potential to be the best offense in the league. Add an improved defense and we are talking about a SB contender sittings on our doorstep. I cant wait to see the results of all that Emery has done the past two years.

I wouldn't go that far. I'd say good tackler but extremely raw. Like Phil said, all his problems from last year are fixable. A better DL, one that can control their gaps, is going to be huge.

I think he will be a good football player but to say he is great in coverage and a good tackler after what we saw last year , is a stretch. He played terrible, cant see giving him any credit for a lousy first year.

All I said was in was great in coverage, based off PFF he was, and with his past as a safety it's believable. Also said he was a solid tackler which I believe as well. His problem wasn't missed tackles, it was getting in the position to make said tackles.

Oh OK I got it, good tackler, bad football player.

Been saying all offseason that Bostic has a serious chance at MLB. Never thought for a minute Williams would be handed the job like another poster here suggested.

 

He's great in coverage and he's a solid tackler...Taking better angles in the run game can be taught and with MUCH better DL in front of him it's gonna make his job A LOT easier.

Say what? His production on the field sucked last year, he has the potenial to be a very good player but if you go by last year, he has a long way to go.

Still an average QB in my opinion

That's fair to put in that category, but this year will change your mind on that.

Here is my opinion...for what it is worth.

 

The Tampa, zone, thing...doesn't work.

 

Buddy's way works...

 

Attack is defence...it is simple.

 

Watch Buddy punch the O coach...all you need to know

We will be out of a 4-3 but it will have different variations for the more attacking defense. I think it will be hugely better than last year. It will not be top of the league but will have its moments and with such a wonderful offense, will shine at times.

Ditto PIX, how in the hell are you ? It's good to see one of the founding fathers is still posting.

I like your avatar, this website needs more class, or some would say more classless, but for me sexy,beautiful is also nice to for the eyes.

Good Morning All,

 

A quick question...does anyone know how to find out quickly all of the players who have worn a given number on the Bears?

 

I have a number 20 jersey, and I know Steltz wears it now, and I believe Thomas Jones and Thomas Sanders have worn it in the past, but with the net being what it is, I would have thought I could quickly go somewhere and find a list...

 

Google has not resulted in anything helpful.

I have no idea but some of the brainiacs on here will give you that information. How much of a time difference is London from our time zone? Been there once but so long ago,I dont remember.

Wait until the 2012 grade too. But I think we are good now. The old regime has been shown the door.

I dont need a article to tell me how jacked up of a job Lovie and Angelo did in drafting. We are in better hands now.

If we get it I will be there(I dont have a life and I do stupid stuff)

 

Who's going?

Remember all the noise when Cutler was signed and how the Bears were crazy to give him that kind of money? Well, looks like the deal will fall in line or look great as other QBs contracts renew.

 

Kaepernick signs 6 year 126 million, Cutler 7 year 126.7.

 

Kaepernick guaranted 60 of it; Cutler 54 million.

 

Just wait to see what Cincy does with Dalton and then Seattle with Wilson. Our front office is right there with understanding contracts, glad we are out of the tunnel and finally looking up as a team again.

QBs get big contracts, look at all the ones in the top 15 and Cutler fits there.

He's got 'Rick Mirer' written all over him....

 

Maybe he'll be a good 'camp QB'. Apparently our defense is familiar with him already.

 

throw more darts at the board and one of them is going to stick

I never left.. ha!

dammm..it, just kidding I need a little negativity once in awhile to balance my total optimism .

What is a stupid idea? An older player coming back from injury a year removed from playing and making a comeback? Peyton Manning says hello.

 

I really depends on what type of shape he is in, and if he is capable of being at least serviceable, though very unlikely at this point. We will have to wait for some YouTube workout videos to see.

 

Maybe they would like a fresh SMC if he ends up behind Williams, Bostic, Briggs, and Greene on the depth chart.

As soon as Urlacher figured out nobody was going to give him alot of money, he wasnt playing anymore. The only way this story got started was some writer suggested it and it got legs. Bad idea and will never happen. sometimes over is just over. Thanks Brian, but goodbye.

I remember that Connor, and I am glad that you are back! Your thoughts are much worthwhile here...

I would never leave because I argued with someone. I would only post more so I could irritate them. They is always new faces to jump in on opinions, if people leave its there lost. There are plenty of characters on here to chew the bone with.

Current: Brandon Marshall. While Tillman is a close second...everything that Marshall has brought since coming here simply has me feeling good.

 

All Time: Can't help it. Butkus.

I agree, Marshall is becoming the face of this franchise with all the pub he gets cause he has issues and have overcome them.