Re: The Chicago Bears Offseason Thread

[Handlebar McSkullet]

It's a one year deal, and we have very little WR depth.

That's true. After reading that it is for the minimum and only for a 1 year deal it doesn't bother me now.

 

Hopefully it can be a JA gem. We need all the help we can get. Veteran help.

[RedFlash]

Picking Harvey would be ignorant, any other pick I would have a problem with other than Brohm, though not a huge one. Clady will be gone. I'm starting to be a fan of Williams to the Bears.

 

Williams would be good at 14, but if the OL aren't there I'd go Mendenhall. Either way I'd be happy.

 

The Bears are NOT going RB in the first rd, unless they trade down. And I prefer the OBVIOUSLY superior Felix Jones to Meddenhall.

 

i hate the illini and am a big felix jones fan... Meddenhall is better, and I think he is going to be quite good in the NFL.

 

it doesnt matter because either clady or williams will be available and either will start at Lt for us next year.

 

Jones has been better in his college career (check up the stats), even in a platoon situation. IMO, Meddenhall is not better then Jones. Had Jones not be in a platoon situation, he would be in front of Meddenhall.

[sneakypower]

using college stats to gauge a running backs talent level?

[Jon]

Trib[/url]"]In other roster news, Antonio Garay is no longer on the Bears roster and is listed among the inactive players on the NFL players association Web site, meaning the Bears have parted ways with the defensive tackle.

 

Garay injured his lower leg after absorbing an illegal block from offensive lineman Chris Samuels in last season's Bears-Redskins game. He sounded positive about the possibility of returning this season, but the addition of Matt Toeaina at the end of last season might have spelled the end of Garay's two seasons in Chicago.

[rawaction]

Trib[/url]"]In other roster news, Antonio Garay is no longer on the Bears roster and is listed among the inactive players on the NFL players association Web site, meaning the Bears have parted ways with the defensive tackle.

 

Garay injured his lower leg after absorbing an illegal block from offensive lineman Chris Samuels in last season's Bears-Redskins game. He sounded positive about the possibility of returning this season, but the addition of Matt Toeaina at the end of last season might have spelled the end of Garay's two seasons in Chicago.

 

I liked Garay. :cry:

[UMFan83]

I guess there will be a few less 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalties now that Garay is gone.

[GoCubsGo1679625768]

ALLIGATOR ARMS!

[YearofDaCubs]

ALLIGATOR ARMS!

That was classic, I will never forget that when he was with the 49ers, against the Bears.

[Butterscup1679666578]

So Booker, Hester, Bradley, Lloyd, Davis, and a few other guys? Might not need to draft a WR then.

[tfarks]

Lloyd is a good low risk to take, provides some depth and some competition. It definitely looks to me like JA thinks we can get by on the skill position players we have...He seems to be scraping the barrel for some depth and planning on using the draft for the offensive line with a DT, S, and a project QB thrown in. Or maybe he will surprise us and go with a QB in the 2nd...I do however think hes gonna give Benson another chance as the starter.

 

I am 90% certain we are drafting our starting RT at 14...

[RedFlash]

using college stats to gauge a running backs talent level?

 

No, going by what I saw from Felix Jones.........HERE IN THE HEART OF SEC FOOTBALL. I like Meddenhall, but he isn't in the same class with Jones. Had it NOT been for the presence of Darren McFadden, Jones could have easily rushed for 1800 yrds, and without a doubt would had been the Heisman winner.

 

In layman's term....Felix Jones is a better pro prospect, IMO, then Meddenhall, who has only one good yr to his name. The only reason why Jones is considered a low first rd, high 2nd rd pick (if he there when the Bears pick in the 2nd rd, they would be FOOLS to not take him, if they are planning to draft a RB) is because he had to split time with McF.

[TruffleShuffle]

using college stats to gauge a running backs talent level?

 

No, going by what I saw from Felix Jones.........HERE IN THE HEART OF SEC FOOTBALL. I like Meddenhall, but he isn't in the same class with Jones. Had it NOT been for the presence of Darren McFadden, Jones could have easily rushed for 1800 yrds, and without a doubt would had been the Heisman winner.

 

In layman's term....Felix Jones is a better pro prospect, IMO, then Meddenhall, who has only one good yr to his name. The only reason why Jones is considered a low first rd, high 2nd rd pick (if he there when the Bears pick in the 2nd rd, they would be FOOLS to not take him, if they are planning to draft a RB) is because he had to split time with McF.

 

much like how ronnie brown and cadillac williams were not drafted high because they split time at auburn.

[Guest]

Felix Jones splitting time in college isn't a big issue when it comes to his pro ability. Rashard Mendenhall not starting or getting much playing time his first two years at college isn't a big issue when it comes to his pro ability.

[Magnetic Curses]

using college stats to gauge a running backs talent level?

 

No, going by what I saw from Felix Jones.........HERE IN THE HEART OF SEC FOOTBALL. I like Meddenhall, but he isn't in the same class with Jones. Had it NOT been for the presence of Darren McFadden, Jones could have easily rushed for 1800 yrds, and without a doubt would had been the Heisman winner.

 

yeah, i've never heard of meddenhall, so i'm sure jones is far better.

 

no one's doubting that felix jones is good, but mendenhall is at least in the same class, most pro scouts have him far ahead of jones--and i'm sure some of those scouts get around to SEC games.

 

In layman's term....Felix Jones is a better pro prospect, IMO, then Meddenhall, who has only one good yr to his name. The only reason why Jones is considered a low first rd, high 2nd rd pick (if he there when the Bears pick in the 2nd rd, they would be FOOLS to not take him, if they are planning to draft a RB) is because he had to split time with McF.

 

you DO realize that mendenhall averaged 8.2 yards per carry in 2006, right? he split time with pierre thomas. he's had more than 1 good year.

[Magnetic Curses]

i think llloyd can be as productive as berrian in the bears offense. he's a similar receiver, maybe a tad slower.

[RynoRules]

I don't think we can assume that Rashied will be there next season. He's a RFA who Angelo has offered the minimum to (approx $930,000). B/c he was a World League player and undrafted, we get no comp if another team outbids us for him.

[jaydee]

using college stats to gauge a running backs talent level?

 

No, going by what I saw from Felix Jones.........HERE IN THE HEART OF SEC FOOTBALL. I like Meddenhall, but he isn't in the same class with Jones. Had it NOT been for the presence of Darren McFadden, Jones could have easily rushed for 1800 yrds, and without a doubt would had been the Heisman winner.

 

In layman's term....Felix Jones is a better pro prospect, IMO, then Meddenhall, who has only one good yr to his name. The only reason why Jones is considered a low first rd, high 2nd rd pick (if he there when the Bears pick in the 2nd rd, they would be FOOLS to not take him, if they are planning to draft a RB) is because he had to split time with McF.

 

oh so he was in the SEC? he must be awesome then! take a look at mendenhall's stats from the previous year, he didn't just have one good year. Mendenhall was the go to guy on a superior team last year. ill take him over jones.

EDIT: it is also much easier to put up real impressive stats when your splitting time or a backup, so i wouldn't takes felix jones stats at face value. mendenhall had over 8 YPC as a backup

[RedFlash]

oh so he was in the SEC? he must be awesome then! take a look at mendenhall's stats from the previous year, he didn't just have one good year. Mendenhall was the go to guy on a superior team last year. ill take him over jones.

EDIT: it is also much easier to put up real impressive stats when your splitting time or a backup, so i wouldn't takes felix jones stats at face value. mendenhall had over 8 YPC as a backup

 

I'm not saying just because he played in the SEC he must be the great runningback...no..no. I'm saying seeing as I live in the SEC (Alabama), I got to watch alot of SEC RBs, and I'm saying......Felix Jones is arguably the 2nd best RB in this yr's draft. But due to him splitting time with McF, his value drops, because nobody knows if he "can be the man". But I do know he had 400 yrds LESS then Meddenhall, with 130 fewer carries then Meddenhall. Not to mention he had a higher YPC, the Meddenhall.

 

Bottomline is, there is NO NEED to take Meddenhall at the 14th spot, if Jones is still available near the end of the first rd.

[Magnetic Curses]

who is meddenhall?

 

I'm saying seeing as I live in the SEC (Alabama),

 

oh, i understand now.

[jaydee]

Brandon Lloyd has been signed by the Bears! What?! Why?

 

hes got more talent than any WR the bears have had in 3 years, but the problem is his work ethic. not a bad deal since he was signed to such a cheap 1 year contract. hopefully this is a wake up call for him and he puts together a good year

[David]

RuhRoh....Did Lloyd let the cat out of the bag? Or was he just wrong?

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=At.GfdEwsoo94bhdLb_SDFRDubYF?slug=ap-bears-lloyd&prov=ap&type=lgns

 

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP)—Wide receiver Brandon Lloyd signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears and inadvertently stirred a quarterback controversy Friday.

 

“Rex Grossman is the starter,” Lloyd said during a conference call.

 

Well, not exactly.

 

The Bears have said that Grossman and Kyle Orton will compete for the starting job next season, and Lloyd apparently jumped to a premature conclusion. When asked who told him Grossman would start, the receiver backpedalled.

 

“That’s what I’m assuming,” said Lloyd, who was released after two disappointing seasons in Washington. “That’s what …”

[RedFlash]

who is meddenhall?

 

I'm saying seeing as I live in the SEC (Alabama),

 

oh, i understand now.

 

w/e

 

All I am SAYING...understand is that I saw Felix Jones alot, and he is IMO, the 2nd best back in the draft. Not to mention he is an electrifying return, in the mold of a Devin Hester. Not saying, he will have a start to his career like Hester, but he is simply electric with the ball in his hands. So IMO, Jones is better the Meddenhall.

[Magnetic Curses]

who is meddenhall?

 

I'm saying seeing as I live in the SEC (Alabama),

 

oh, i understand now.

 

w/e

 

All I am SAYING...understand is that I saw Felix Jones alot, and he is IMO, the 2nd best back in the draft. Not to mention he is an electrifying return, in the mold of a Devin Hester. Not saying, he will have a start to his career like Hester, but he is simply electric with the ball in his hands. So IMO, Jones is better the Meddenhall.

 

who is meddenhall?

[GoCubsGo1679625768]

who is meddenhall?

 

I'm saying seeing as I live in the SEC (Alabama),

 

oh, i understand now.

 

w/e

 

All I am SAYING...understand is that I saw Felix Jones alot, and he is IMO, the 2nd best back in the draft. Not to mention he is an electrifying return, in the mold of a Devin Hester. Not saying, he will have a start to his career like Hester, but he is simply electric with the ball in his hands. So IMO, Jones is better the Meddenhall.

 

who is meddenhall?

 

A famous glacier in Alaska! duh....

[Vanilla Ice]

who is meddenhall?

 

I'm saying seeing as I live in the SEC (Alabama),

 

oh, i understand now.

 

w/e

 

All I am SAYING...understand is that I saw Felix Jones alot, and he is IMO, the 2nd best back in the draft. Not to mention he is an electrifying return, in the mold of a Devin Hester. Not saying, he will have a start to his career like Hester, but he is simply electric with the ball in his hands. So IMO, Jones is better the Meddenhall.

 

who is meddenhall?

 

No joke, it took about the fourth time you posted that to understand it