May 22, 201411 yr comment_135773 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap200000035...-nfl-offseasons Bucs #1, Bears #2, Broncos #3, Jags #4, Cardinals #5 Seems reasonably. GM Phil Emery Rambo'd out on this offseason like Stallone in "First Blood Part II." Let's be honest: Jared Allen is far from Stallone-in-his-prime shredded, but the big 30-something can still produce 10 sacks for this team. Emery also knew he needed to fix the Bears' Achilles' heel -- run defense -- and did so by acquiring Lamarr Houston in free agency and drafting defensive tackles with Chicago's second- and third-round picks. Selecting cornerback Kyle Fuller in the first round makes a whole lot of sense in a division that features Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford. And drafting running back Ka'Deem Carey on Day 3 as some Matt Forte insurance will pay off. Nothing is perfect ... Shelling out $54 million guaranteed for Jay Cutler's re-up and $15 million guaranteed for Houston's five-year contract seems excessive. Losing veteran QB Josh McCown hurts. Hard to see us not improving from last year, so that over on 8 wins looks like a really good bet. Report
May 22, 201411 yr comment_135776 $15mil guaranteed for Houston's 5 yr deal seems excessive? Compared to what contracts? Report
May 22, 201411 yr comment_135778 Bucs #1, Bears #2, Broncos #3, Jags #4, Cardinals #5 "Glass is Half Empty" kinda guys like Terra and Jason are probably upset we got beat out by Lovie's Bucs. Come to think of it, how the hell did that happen? Report
May 22, 201411 yr comment_135779 "Glass is Half Empty" kinda guys like Terra and Jason are probably upset we got beat out by Lovie's Bucs. Come to think of it, how the hell did that happen? For the record I'm good with it. I think the lynchpin in this instance (between Bears and Bucs comparatively) will be McCown. I think losing him from Chicago will be more an impact than him playing for TB. Again one of my "X factor picks" being Cutler. If he (Cutler) does well and stays injury free, then things will go ok. *knock on wood* Report
May 22, 201411 yr comment_135780 "Glass is Half Empty" kinda guys like Terra and Jason are probably upset we got beat out by Lovie's Bucs. Come to think of it, how the hell did that happen? Who cares Report
May 23, 201411 yr comment_135792 "Glass is Half Empty" kinda guys like Terra and Jason are probably upset we got beat out by Lovie's Bucs. Come to think of it, how the hell did that happen? I was pretty happy that we were 2. But, please, keep thinking you have a F'ing clue about absolutely anything. Report
May 24, 201411 yr comment_135803 I was pretty happy that we were 2. But, please, keep thinking you have a F'ing clue about absolutely anything. I don't think the Bears are 2, but didn't really care about what the article thought. The biggest improvement I see on the team over all is Punter and some depth. Report
May 25, 201411 yr comment_135819 I don't think the Bears are 2, but didn't really care about what the article thought. The biggest improvement I see on the team over all is Punter and some depth. As much as we added a lot of new players, I think the addition of our new defensive coaches will have a huge impact in the structure of our overall success.It will be the total sum of the parts and that will be very impactful. Report
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