Chicago Bears Offseason 2012

[JonJayCutler]

Punting is important but it's not like this injury is a death sentence. Hell, Brad Maynard and his noodle leg averaged only 40.1 in 2010 when we made the NFCCG.

[Mark Priors Calves]

I gotta say, that's kind of disappointing. JPP would have been a better lithmus test for the Webb/Williams battle.

He would've dumped them both in an ice tub at the same time.

[Smack]

At least there is a reduced chance Cutler will be paralyzed on Friday.

[UMFan83]

Punting is important but it's not like this injury is a death sentence. Hell, Brad Maynard and his noodle leg averaged only 40.1 in 2010 when we made the NFCCG.

 

As bad as Maynard was, at least he did provide some value with his directional punting.

 

I was listening to the Score and they said Maynard might be a possibility to resign but I guess he left on bad terms. Does anyone remember anything about that?

[cubbyvirus00]

My Optimism is waning on this season. Between our oline, Dline, linebacker and safety issues, it's simply too many question marks.

 

 

It's going to be interesting how we are versus the run

 

How many games do you have them winning this year?

 

I have them winning 10-11 games without devastating injuries and a decent defense.

 

Big boy offense makes me giddy, but this is the first time in a long time there was legit worry on the defensive side of the ball.

[cubbyvirus00]

I gotta say, that's kind of disappointing. JPP would have been a better lithmus test for the Webb/Williams battle.

 

Oh dont worry, Justin Tuck and Osi can provide plenty of beatings without JPP.

[Soul]

My Optimism is waning on this season. Between our oline, Dline, linebacker and safety issues, it's simply too many question marks.

 

 

It's going to be interesting how we are versus the run

 

How many games do you have them winning this year?

 

I have them winning 10-11 games without devastating injuries and a decent defense.

 

Big boy offense makes me giddy, but this is the first time in a long time there was legit worry on the defensive side of the ball.

 

That's pretty healthy optimism. I don't understand your position, then :) 10-11 wins puts us where we need to be in 2012/2013, IMO. A decent shot in the post season.

[Magnetic Curses]

i predict 12-4 barring injury to jay cutler

[cubbyvirus00]

My Optimism is waning on this season. Between our oline, Dline, linebacker and safety issues, it's simply too many question marks.

 

 

It's going to be interesting how we are versus the run

 

How many games do you have them winning this year?

 

I have them winning 10-11 games without devastating injuries and a decent defense.

 

Big boy offense makes me giddy, but this is the first time in a long time there was legit worry on the defensive side of the ball.

 

That's pretty healthy optimism. I don't understand your position, then :) 10-11 wins puts us where we need to be in 2012/2013, IMO. A decent shot in the post season.

 

 

The defense is what mainly worries me. Our oline is just as bad as last year with the potential of Carimi making it slightly better. Of course that prediction is based on a healthy Urlacher.

 

So we can potentially start the season without our best safety and most important linebacker.

[Theo]

Is anyone else getting sick of the local media whining about the Bears disclosure of Urlacher's injury situation? It's absurd, the Bears and Urlacher owe nothing to the fans and media in terms of dicussing the details over this.

[Banedon]

Is anyone else getting sick of the local media whining about the Bears disclosure of Urlacher's injury situation? It's absurd, the Bears and Urlacher owe nothing to the fans and media in terms of dicussing the details over this.

 

Yes. Sports talk radio is worse than usual. Everyone is amateur doctors.

[Banedon]

Ugh.

 

I’m told that the Bears are pessimistic that Urlacher will be ready on opening day.

 

http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/08/23/the-conundrum-with-bears-lb-brian-urlacher-and-his-curious-knee-injury/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

[Guest]

Ugh.

 

I’m told that the Bears are pessimistic that Urlacher will be ready on opening day.

 

http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/08/23/the-conundrum-with-bears-lb-brian-urlacher-and-his-curious-knee-injury/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

 

I don't really want him playing on opening day anyway.

[Theo]

Just count the Colts as a fifth preseason game and shoot for September 13th.

[cubbyvirus00]

Is anyone else getting sick of the local media whining about the Bears disclosure of Urlacher's injury situation? It's absurd, the Bears and Urlacher owe nothing to the fans and media in terms of dicussing the details over this.

 

 

Yeah, it's a bit much. However, it could be a back breaking blow to our defense and potentially be a problem all year. People seem to be freaking out

[CubInOK]

People seem to be freaking out

No, I don't think too many people are freaking out over this...

[UMFan83]

Just count the Colts as a fifth preseason game and shoot for September 13th.

 

Exactly. Even if he plays against the Colts, is he knee going to be ok to go 4 days later in a much more important and tougher game against Green Bay? I'm not saying the Colts are a gimme, I think they are (slightly) better than people think, but home against the Colts on a week's rest is a much easier challenge than in Green Bay with 4 days rest. Can he do both? Is it worth finding out if he's going to be pushing it just to start week 1?

[Cubswin11]

Just count the Colts as a fifth preseason game and shoot for September 13th.

 

Exactly. Even if he plays against the Colts, is he knee going to be ok to go 4 days later in a much more important and tougher game against Green Bay? I'm not saying the Colts are a gimme, I think they are (slightly) better than people think, but home against the Colts on a week's rest is a much easier challenge than in Green Bay with 4 days rest. Can he do both? Is it worth finding out if he's going to be pushing it just to start week 1?

If they lose to the Colts in week 1 with or without Urlacher the Bears will be facing more pressing issues than getting Urlacher healthy/keeping him healthy.

[Butterscup1679666578]

Bears cut Kahlil Bell

[CubsInNC]

Bears cut Kahlil Bell

 

After taking the team flight to NYC.

 

When you're cut, you've got nothing. No cash, no credit, no recent decent job history. You're stuck in whatever city they decide to dump you in. "Where am I?" "New York City." You do whatever work comes your way. You rely on anyone who's still talking to you.

[minnesotacubsfan]

Yeah, I'm sure that's exactly how it goes down

[CubsInNC]

Yeah, I'm sure that's exactly how it goes down

 

Telling him after taking the team flight was. If you missed the second part. That's your loss.

[minnesotacubsfan]

And you know this how?

[pitchcs]

I had to Google.

 

Burn Notice? Really? Wtf is Burn Notice?

[Magnetic Curses]

Bears cut Kahlil Bell

 

After taking the team flight to NYC.

 

When you're cut, you've got nothing. No cash, no credit, no recent decent job history. You're stuck in whatever city they decide to dump you in. "Where am I?" "New York City." You do whatever work comes your way. You rely on anyone who's still talking to you.

 

they may try to get him to the practice squad, in which case he's still an employee.