BearFan PHX Posted September 2, 2024 Report Share Posted September 2, 2024 QB Caleb Williams WR DJ Moore TE Cole Kmet TE Marcedes Lewis LB T.J. Edwards LB Tremaine Edmunds CB Jaylon Johnson S Kevin Byard Good list - makes sense. The reason Im even posting is to comment on Mercedes Lewis being in there. At 40 years old, he still has some use in the red zone where he doesnt have to run 40 yards, and he is a good blocker. But there is a reason beyond those few snaps that we kept him and lost Bates to develop, and that he is a captain, even as a third string player. When Cole Kmet was asked who was the leader in the locker room, he said "Mercedes Lewis" - I dont know if his inspiration is strongly tied to his work ethic in weight room, but if it is as I suspect a mental thing - the long experience and character that inspires and leads guys, then I just want to put it out there that maybe we should hire him as a coach next year - maybe offensive quality control or something to start? Then we could keep him and his leadership around for quite a while with no cap price (obviously). https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2024/09/02/bears-name-rookie-qb-caleb-williams-1-of-8-team-captains-for-season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted September 2, 2024 Report Share Posted September 2, 2024 On 9/2/2024 at 7:03 PM, BearFan PHX said: QB Caleb Williams WR DJ Moore TE Cole Kmet TE Marcedes Lewis LB T.J. Edwards LB Tremaine Edmunds CB Jaylon Johnson S Kevin Byard Good list - makes sense. The reason Im even posting is to comment on Mercedes Lewis being in there. At 40 years old, he still has some use in the red zone where he doesnt have to run 40 yards, and he is a good blocker. But there is a reason beyond those few snaps that we kept him and lost Bates to develop, and that he is a captain, even as a third string player. When Cole Kmet was asked who was the leader in the locker room, he said "Mercedes Lewis" - I dont know if his inspiration is strongly tied to his work ethic in weight room, but if it is as I suspect a mental thing - the long experience and character that inspires and leads guys, then I just want to put it out there that maybe we should hire him as a coach next year - maybe offensive quality control or something to start? Then we could keep him and his leadership around for quite a while with no cap price (obviously). https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2024/09/02/bears-name-rookie-qb-caleb-williams-1-of-8-team-captains-for-season Expand That is a good list. Lewis is also like a dad/uncle to some of the younger guys as he is the age of their parents lol. He is like a team elder or shaman. He has seen so much football that he can provide something that no other player can (outside of Scales). Adding him as a coach would be a smart move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted September 2, 2024 Report Share Posted September 2, 2024 Doesnt the players pick the captains? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearFan PHX Posted September 2, 2024 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2024 On 9/2/2024 at 9:17 PM, Stinger226 said: Doesnt the players pick the captains? Expand yes they do of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted September 2, 2024 Report Share Posted September 2, 2024 Nate Davis snubbed, he had one vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixote Posted September 3, 2024 Report Share Posted September 3, 2024 On 9/2/2024 at 10:13 PM, adam said: Nate Davis snubbed, he had one vote. Expand Are you serious? He received a vote??? Are players allowed to vote for themselves? 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearFan PHX Posted September 3, 2024 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2024 On 9/3/2024 at 2:53 AM, Pixote said: Are you serious? He received a vote??? Are players allowed to vote for themselves? 😉 Expand well they couldnt count the vote because it was injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted September 3, 2024 Report Share Posted September 3, 2024 On 9/3/2024 at 2:53 AM, Pixote said: Are you serious? He received a vote??? Are players allowed to vote for themselves? 😉 Expand It was his own vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted September 3, 2024 Report Share Posted September 3, 2024 On 9/3/2024 at 3:09 AM, BearFan PHX said: well they couldnt count the vote because it was injured. Expand lol good one, the vote is day to day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearFan PHX Posted September 3, 2024 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2024 is there a link to where I can see the vote totals? That would be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted September 3, 2024 Report Share Posted September 3, 2024 On 9/3/2024 at 9:24 PM, BearFan PHX said: is there a link to where I can see the vote totals? That would be interesting. Expand It might be on Hard Knocks. I couldn't find any totals. I was just being sarcastic about Davis and his one injured vote for himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearFan PHX Posted September 3, 2024 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2024 On 9/3/2024 at 10:55 PM, adam said: It might be on Hard Knocks. I couldn't find any totals. I was just being sarcastic about Davis and his one injured vote for himself. Expand hahahaha well its damned funny! And you got me I believed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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