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Anyone that doesn't buy into Cutler can pack there bags, Urlacher first. Urlacher WAS the face of the franchise and he was a pathetic whiny little bitch that doesn't talk to the media and hasn't played at an elite level in a couple seasons. Cutler might also be considered whiny but he's a tough guy who in a short NFL career put up tremendous numbers in the 4th quarter and his first 3 seasons rank amongst the very best QB's first three seasons ever. Cutler is the organization and if people are going to get in the way of him, than see you. I want more Briggs and Cutler's than I want Urlachers thats for sure. I'm sorry, I hate Urlacher more than most Bear fans. Thats not to say I don't like him as a player or anything like that, but over the past few years he's been an anti leader. He makes excuse after excuse for the D and just pisses me off.

I'm not a Davis fan, I don't mind him at all as our 4th WR, but right now we have Hester and Bennett ahead of him and I'd like to get Holt and put him ahead of him as well. If you go with those three I'm very content. I will also admit that I think every WR has gotten quite a bit better today. No longer will they have to ask questions or deal with different QB's. They now have one QB (hopefully he doesn't get hurt or something) and will be able to really build chemistry. Hell, look around the NFL, did you guys notice how the Packers seemed to constantly develop WR's, same with the Niners constantly finding them with Young and the Broncos being able to find them pretty well with Elway, Colts with Manning, etc etc etc. I think its a trend that great QB's can make it far easier for WR's to develop and succeed. They might not be the only reason but I think there is a higher chance you are able to get the most out of your WR's if you have a legit QB and the Bears finally have that. I'm so freakin excited.

Given what has happened, I wouldn't be opposed sticking with Hester, Bennet, and a guy like Holt. Hester and Bennett are both young and we can see how they develop this year along with a good veteran that I could pencil in for about 800 receiving yards. Combine it with a young TE like Olsen and a steady vet like Clark and I'd be quite content on the Bears not taking a WR and instead using our early picks on the safety spot and our future RT (whom we could develop slowly). I'd obviously have no qualms about going with a WR, but given the QB we have I could live with the current set of weapons plus Holt (since I expect all to be much better with Cutler here).

This is a different Chicago Bears. My whole image of the franchise has changed in one fell swoop (err trade).

As the GM of the Lions, I have not opted with the conventional wisdom. I believe QB is there #1 need and I will address it via the draft. Since trades are not allowed, I want to point out that my primary goal as Detroit's GM would have been to identify a trading partner that was high on Stafford and moved down to get the QB I believe will be the best in this draft, Mark Sanchez. And as such, with the 1st pick in the NFL draft, the Detroit Lions select USC QB Mark Sanchez.

Lol...wowzers, so excited.

I'm speachless, most exciting move in franchise history. Wow, unbelievable. I want to buy his jersey now, like right now.

Olsen might just become one of the best TE's in the league after all. Bennett's ability has improved, Hester just got a QB who can take advantage of his speed, Forte has someone who can help open up some ground holes from him as teams can't stop the line (plus we got Pace to protect). Wow, freakin wow. Please sign Holt. Maybe pick up Lucas and than try to trade one of our CB's for a mid round pick.

It might have been pricey, but freak yes. Single handedly this is the greatest move in franchise history in terms of excitement. I've never been so pumped up about a move in my life as a Bears fan (albeit I'm only 25). But wow, a franchise QB, sure he has some things to prove but he threw for 4500+ yards and made a pro bowl and is not even in his prime yet. And if Lovie shits the bed this year, hello Shanny, hello Shanny. On top of it Pace signs and now I have to think the Bears become players for Holt to go with whomever they draft. Unbelievable. Someone link me, I want to buy his jersey right now. Oh my god. WOW. Upon finding out about the move, I called all my friends who talked shit on the Bears QBs and told them to freak off cause Cutler is the shit and than went on to run up and down my street yelling woo wooo wooo. And no, I'm not a Cubs fan so it takes a lot for me to go woo wooo wooo.

I don't think that is proof that Maclin is going to the Brown. I find it hard to believe that the Browns would tell so many people that it would get its way all the way to the web people.

This is awesome, an extra 3rd will be real nice to have given the clubs needs and the fact you can definately have at least a shot of finding a quality guard in that range.

I get most excited with Maclin, Britton, and Sanchez. Those are my three guys.

I also agree on the overall idea of no trades since the reality is you'll only have a couple in the first round or two of the draft.

I'll be Detroit and if you need a second team, I'll do the Giants.

Now that St. Clair is gone it looks like Omilaye will be the new starting right tackle.

Here's a recent rumor:

He could profile nicely in the guard category and I'd assume he'd be a really good run blocker given his massive size.

My guess is that you'll see the Bears quickly match the Browns offer and we'll have St. Clair signed by Friday. Even if you went 3yrs 9 million I'd think that would be a steal for a guy that can backup at either tackle spot or be a more than solid guard. I still hope we bring him in and than make a move to grab a tackle in the draft and ideally in a year we might have Omilaye and St. Clair at the guard spots and two young tackles plus Kreutz in the center spot. Beekman will be a backup to the guards and Kreutz with Garza gone and Buenning in the mix as a backup as well (maybe even a starter) and than in the case of an injury either of your guards could swing to the tackle spot and you'd slide in one of the backups. Age wise you'd be relatively young with St. Clair and Kreutz being the only older guys and you'd have plenty of versatility for injuries.

Where is Herman Johnson slated to go in the draft?

I think the fact that the media is harboring on this and blasting them for there inactivity might be a good thing. I don't always think the fans or media are right, but in this instance I think there is good reason to bitch. Clearly upgrades need to be made and the Bears have the financial resources to do so or should and if they don't, they need to sell a portion of the team to someone with the ability to put in the salary necessary when options are out there. I'm not saying to be like Daniel Snyder and I'm also not going to ignore last off-season where they spent an assload, although I think some of those signings were mistakes and felt so at the time. The media complaining will get fans ticked and that will put pressure on Phillips, Angelo and Lovie and I think thats a good thing cause a little bit of pressure can be pretty motivating at times.

Mortsensen and Clayton have both reported that they believe the Bears have some interest, but I think it was Clayton who said the Bears might not have the ammo to get the deal done (ie, enough draft picks).

Oh, I'm not implying you use him as a QB. He's not as quick as Vick, nor does he have the arm Vick has, but he's a very good athlete as a whole and I think he could make some nice things happen.

In fact, last season, Matt Jones played in 12 games (I believe he was suspended for at least a couple, if not 4 games) and put up over 700 receiving yards. Over a 16 game season he would have had just over 1000 yards. The guy had his best season last year, and I realize he was just released from jail but he would be a hell of a weapon for Orton (6-6 WR with good athletism). Him and Olsen would be matchup nightmares and you still have the speedy Hester and the steady Clark, plus Forte.

Ya, I se the Trib saying 3yrs 4M but that just doesn't make sense. There is no way another team in the NFL wouldn't offer more than that for St. Clair. I have to believe that it would be 3yrs 12M, but maybe I'm wrong. 3yrs 4M would be an awesome deal for a guy that could provide such great depth at both guard and tackle (both tackle spots).

I thought long and hard about Harris. I know the Broncos were kind of interested in Haynesworth so they might very well be interested in Harris. Clearly Harris is one of our better players but at the same time, you build your franchise around QB's, not defensive tackles and Harris play has clearly dropped since his injuries happened. I love Harris attitude but as a whole would be completely down with moving him if it got the Bears Cutler. Not certain about the cap rammifications for trading Harris (how much that would hinder the Bears from being able to pick up guys that could semi replace him via FA or the draft this year) but Cutler's salary is small so that wouldn't be an issue (although the Bears would clearly have to sign him to an extension).