Very disappointing to hear Briggs looks slow. He's has proven he is not a workout warrior and at his age it is much easier to go over the cliff in terms of athletic ability. We'll see if he picks it up as camp moves along. I also realize he's a veteran who is not going to put out much energy early in camp but this is something worth monitoring as we go through the preseason.

As far as I have read, he is not completely over his injury from last year. It might have detoured his work outs and will have to get into shape during training camp.

One word (name): Jerry Jones. That's why he might consider retiring. But I'd be good with Kyle coming back. He's not a real dynamic performer but consistent.

 

I think I read that he gets $4 mil this year regardless of what he does. Not sure how that worked but theoretically he could sign on with the Bears and still be paid like he was with Dallas without being in Dallas.

 

As far as him coming to Chicago, and as I was saying in another thread, both Palmer and Clausen would have to flop something fierce before it's considered. I don't know that they'll keep three QBs on the active roster anyhow. Fales, if he makes it, will probably end up on the PS. Of the two remaining, Clausen probably has the better shot because of his connection to Trestman.

If retired, he will receive 1.127 off of his bonus money. we should only consider him if the people we brought in fail. There is only so much time to see what our QB prospects can do and a vet like Orton will only be brought in if they fail. Is he better? if he wants to retire from football, no one will ever no.

Just noticed this,must just be a camp body. I thought we had depth? Must not like the back of the depth chart for OL.

The battle for LB is clearly going to be the most competitive position battle in training camp. I put the battle for safety spots right behind it because I think the talent at LB is better overall.

 

We have Briggs as the only player slotted to a role. After him we have D.J. Williams, SMC, Bostic, Greene, and toss in UDFA Christian Jones. Reggie Herring was very complimentary of SMC and Bostic when he recently stated either could have started for him at MLB in Dallas or Houston. DJ says he's not going to the bench without a fight. ESPN's Michael Wright doesn't even have Greene making the final cut with the team preferring Jordan Senn's special teams abilities.

 

http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-camp...n-out-among-lbs

 

http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post...rojected-roster

It remains to be seen how it all turns out, kinda one of the interesting battles going on this camp. Other than Briggs its all a question to the effectiveness. Coaches being positive about an unproven commodity it better than a bunch of negativity around the position.

I don't know. A huge appeal of the draft is following the rumors, trades, projections, and fans bitching about what their team did. To me, sitting in a theater waiting for the name to be called . . . sucks.

It will be true, the actual experience with probably be quite lacking, but I always like to say (I did that). It"s like going to a real game, there is energy and excitement but it is a easier experience watching on the tube, and cheaper. I had season tickets to the Bears for two years back when Sweetness was around and had a lot of great memories but it was a hassle every gameday treking from Rockford to the game in the cold weather. Wouldnt change that memory but it was better suited for a young man than at my tender age of 61. Really would just like to say I did that once. How nice would that be waiting around for the last pick in the first round with some of you Bear fans, I may never meet again.

They were excited on 670 the Score saying Fuller has two INT's.

 

My thought...it's "practice"....it's only "practice" (Allen Iverson)

 

Great to see he is making plays though, that's what we need.

 

 

 

I would say it at least makes the point he plays the ball well.

 

Hopefully Mr Wilson makes the team and stays healthy. He will bring a toughness to the secondary that we have not had in a long time!

Probably not that player anymore but if he is 80% of what he use to be is probably better than anyone on the roster at S at this moment in time.

The great Brian Urlacher was on the Score yesterday. In an interview, he was talking about how good the Packers are going to be with the addition of Julius Peppers. With all the years of being paid well from the Bears and all the catering they did to him,he keeps taking shots at them because of the failed last contract. As far as Im concerned he's quite a jerk with sour grapes attitude he carries.

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I think I put my name down for both, but I have to be a commissioner in one of my leagues, so I will decline the #2 non money league. so if the commissioner will note that for #2 for me.

No need to rush on keepers for talkbears keeper 1. Ill have more info in the next few weeks per usual. As far as I know we will be returning the same 10 owners.

which one is the money league? 2?

Ditto

I started this heading thinking we already had it given, but I obviously screwed something up, It looks like we MIGHT get it.

I'm still fighting off the boredom of July so it's time to ask about what folks are expecting out of our players who didn't contribute much last year or who weren't even on the roster. Given how bad our D was there are plenty of opportunities for someone to garner attention in training camp. On offense it's a different story but there are some spots such as backup RB, 3rd WR, that figure to see some serious competition.

 

I'm going with Kyle Fuller. I was very impressed by his highlight videos (game film not just highlights) and I think he's an excellent football player with outstanding instincts and smarts. I think he shows up early and often in camp, even against our WRs, and again during the preseason games.

Its going to be Lamar Houston, given the players Emery put around him, he will flourish.

Whatever. You're a douche.

 

The answer is Arizona Cardinals. As it turns out they, along with the Bears, are one of the only original members of the NFL having been formed actually in the late 1800's but signing on in 1920...based out of Chicago. (sorry mongo if I stole your thunder).

 

Go Bears! Good luck Lovie.

Why do you always have to be a pud wack? You throw your little brainless comments in the mainstream every once in a while and then after you get shit started you , you act like the innocent little bitch. . With everybody I have budded heads with on here, they all turned out to be cool. You never have elevated past the the moron status, I guess some people dont have the intellect to do that, Im just asking to much from you.

First thanks Pix, you're right haven't lost my love for the Bears. Only once was that really ever in question when I was about 6 because I liked the color purple, so I had a pair of Vikings mittens. The admiration of the Vikings was fleeting though I assure you.

 

Been a Bears fan all of my 45 years ( probably longer than you've been around Stinger). Born in Great Lakes, have family still in Woodstock. Never had as much passion as I do for the Bears. Ask my former and current wives. Ask my kids. Ask anyone who knows me they'll tell you I'm annoyingly obsessed with the team.

 

Just so happens I have a respectability for Lovie. Like how he coaches, like the product he puts on the field. Especially when it comes to defense. Love the 'rock me sockem' relentless style of play he conjures up. TB has never really threatened the Bears not even when they were in the same division. But if I had my way I'd just as soon see the Bears and Bucs play for the NFC championship. Rest assured that my allegiance would not be tested on that day, I'd still root for blue and orange until I was hoarse.

 

Do I think that will happen? Probably not, but it would be cool to see.

 

So since you're so smart Stinger, riddle me this. For the longest time why, if I was asked to choose a favorite second team, would I choose the Cardinals?

I graduated high school the year you were born, so you havent been a Bears fan longer than me. I am not foolish enough to think your not a Bears fan, its called jacking to get a reaction and I did. Dont really care what your second , third, and 4th choice of (favorite teams). I will remember the next time how great of a Bears fan you are, when your cutting down Cutler, praising McCown. High fiving Lovie and trying to find fault in Trestman.

We could do that. Or that TB will have a better record than Chicago next year. And our wager would be similar to the one MadLith made that says the loser pays to the Walter Payton cancer research foundation.

That all sounds good. At the end of the year when I bring this back up, dont be upset when I rub it in your face. As far as TB goes, I think Lovie is a good coach, but will take him a few years to get the act together. The problem with McCown is the only good stint he has had in the league is when he was with Trestman, and T wont be in Tampa with him. Cutler is a better QB and one partial year does not make a career. I wish him well but it will not be as easy as last year was for him.

 

So will you be changing your handle to (Alaskan Buccaneer)? I am a Bear fan first and foremost, Lovies gone so now Im on the Trestman bandwagon. Get your loyalties straight and start supporting players and coaches that are here instead of living in the past.

I am probably one of those idiots we watch on TV and acts like a drunken fool; but Im ok with that. I will probably be there.

I really loved watching him run......he was a good one. Wish I could find some clips.

When you visiting your birth sake? We should have a beer

This is probably the best way to "predict" the records (by picking every game for every team) vs throwing up an arbitrary win number. To me the Cowboys, Lions, Bucs, and Chiefs seem a little low, and the Packers and Colts seem a little high. I see the Bears as a pretty accurate prediction, but I think we have a shot at the Division.

 

NFC East

Eagles 11-5 (4)

Redskins 7-9

Giants 6-10

Cowboys 3-13

 

NFC North

Packers 12-4 (2)

*Bears 11-5 (5)

Lions 4-12

Vikings 3-13

 

NFC South

Saints 11-5 (3):

Falcons 10-6

Panthers 7-9

Buccaneers 3-13

 

NFC West

Seahawks 12-4 (1)

*49ers 11-5 (6)

Cardinals 10-6

Rams 10-6

 

AFC East

Patriots 11-5 (3)

*Jets 10-6 (5)

Dolphins 8-8

Bills 3-13

 

AFC North

Ravens 10-6 (4)

Bengals 9-7

Steelers 9-7

Browns 6-10

 

AFC South

Colts 13-3 (1)

*Texans 9-7 (6)

Titans 6-10

Jaguars 4-12

 

AFC West

Broncos 12-4 (2)

Chargers 8-8

Chiefs 4-12

Raiders 3-13

 

Wild-card round

Patriots (3) defeat Texans (6)

Ravens (4) defeat Jets (5)

 

Saints (3) defeat 49ers (6)

Bears (5) defeat Eagles (4)

 

Divisional round

Colts (1) defeat Ravens (4)

Broncos (2) defeat Patriots (3)

 

Seahawks (1) def. Bears (5)

Packers (2) def. Saints (3)

 

Championship round

Colts (1) defeat Broncos (2)

Seahawks (1) defeat Packers (2)

 

Super Bowl XLIX

Seahawks defeat Colts

 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2...-colts/9767615/

I think that is pretty accurate, but more teams will be closer to 8-8 on some of those projections. I agree with you on those teams being better than that. I see a couple of teams having very good records and a few real bad, but the rest will be floating around 500%. I dont see the Colts being in the SB either.

I'd be willing to make a wager with you (similar to the one Mad Lith and I have - but for just this year), except I know how much you hate to be proven wrong.

What ever you wish to bet, Im all in, we all have our opinions, when I am wrong, I have no problem admitting it, unlike some people on here. Name your poison and Im in.They will not have one of the top 5 records in the NFC?

 

 

For the record, our team has been to a Super Bowl since '85. Going to one and winning one are two different things. To this day there are still teams that can claim neither.

 

As many times as our team has come close to winning the NFC North these last few years I'm fairly confident that they will this year. Detroit - non factor, Minnesota - same, GB - hasn't done much to improve ( maybe stagnated?). As far as NFC champs? With teams like Seattle, SF and TB ... Yes TB... In the mix, less likely.

 

I will hand it to Emery, he's trying his darndest to fix what ills them. That being the D. I think the success of the overall team weighs heavily on the pieces all falling into place and Tucker completing the puzzle.

Every thing you said makes sense, but the TB thing is quite a joke. They will have a winning record, but wont be one of the top 5 teams in the NFC. Quit drinking that Lovie cool aid, starting to make any good comments you make be questioned.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/...ngton-arrested/

it doesnt matter, I dont think he will make it anyways.

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

http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post...s-for-final-day

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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.