Bears Offseason Thread (Trestman new HC, pg 37)

[rawaction]

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2012/12/31/3823300/nfl-coaching-rumors-mike-sullivan-chicago-bears

 

Some dude named Mike Sullivan being interviewed?

[Magnetic Curses]

wouldn't asking for permission to talk to clements possibly be a distraction to our arch enemies, plus give us the best quarterback guru in the league?

[Guest]

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i could be wrong, but isn't everybody showing this out of context? when it happened live i thought they showed the full thing as him reacting to the ruling on the field and flipping out, and wasn't flipping out at mccarthy.

[RammyFanny]

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i could be wrong, but isn't everybody showing this out of context? when it happened live i thought they showed the full thing as him reacting to the ruling on the field and flipping out, and wasn't flipping out at mccarthy.

I thought that at first, but they later showed another view where he clearly saw McCarthy throw the flag and what's-his-face secretly try to pick it up, so I think he thought McCarthy screwed them out of the challenge.

[RynoRules]

This is going to be fascinating from a personnel perspective. If we hire a guy who wants to go with a 3-4 it's going to require some major changes on D. Do you plan on standing Peppers up? That means he plays with Briggs, Roach and another LB. Could you protect Urlacher in that system? Where does a system guy like Jennings fit in? Melton on the end (can't play NT in a 3-4; too small)?

[rawaction]

This is going to be fascinating from a personnel perspective. If we hire a guy who wants to go with a 3-4 it's going to require some major changes on D. Do you plan on standing Peppers up? That means he plays with Briggs, Roach and another LB. Could you protect Urlacher in that system? Where does a system guy like Jennings fit in? Melton on the end (can't play NT in a 3-4; too small)?

It's not going to happen. The Bears are looking at offensive coaches. I don't ser an offensive coach bringing in anyone to completely change the D. If it aint broke.....maybe won't be a cover 2 base but will still be a 4-3 team.

[Banedon]

This is going to be fascinating from a personnel perspective. If we hire a guy who wants to go with a 3-4 it's going to require some major changes on D. Do you plan on standing Peppers up? That means he plays with Briggs, Roach and another LB. Could you protect Urlacher in that system? Where does a system guy like Jennings fit in? Melton on the end (can't play NT in a 3-4; too small)?

 

I don't think they'll stand up Peppers in a 3-4. McClellin is ideal for that job.

[Banedon]

Bears to start interviewing on Wednesday with Sullivan.

[rawaction]

Just for fun. I think a 3-4 Bears D would look like:

 

DE- Peppers

NT- Paea (I think he played some NT in college)

DE- Melton (if guys like Liuget and Hood can play it Melton surely can)

 

OLB- McClellin

ILB- Briggs

ILB- Urlacher/Roach (both are FAs though)

OLB- DRAFT?

 

Secondary would be the same. I guess I could see this if the vets on the D are ok with it. Especially Urlacher and Melton who are FAs and Peppers and Briggs who would have major role changes this late IBM their careers.

[UMFan83]

Anyone good coming out of this press conference?

[Banedon]

Emery is doing a lot of defending decisions. Lots of answers even if you dont like them.

[DurbanJer]

One of the most open and honest press conferences from the Bears in a long long time. Not always what fans want to hear, but man is he going into the thinking and assessments of this team I've heard from the organization itself.

[Banedon]

Love the level of discussion here.

[Butterscup1679666578]

Emery providing great stuff. Clearly has a plan and knows what he wants to do. Hopefully he executes.

[Mark Priors Calves]

He's getting rave reviews on twitter.

[UMFan83]

Love the level of discussion here.

 

hangovers are a bitch

[Banedon]

Didnt like some of his defense of the o line. But sounds like he understands o line is an issue.

[rawaction]

All non-Bears fans keep saying, "they aren't going to find a better coach than Lovie Smith". While, that may be true. I don't know that any Bears fan is looking for "better". I think we're just looking for different. While the next Sean Payton would be nice. I think most Bears fans would be happy with an offensive minded version of Lovie. A guy who has clear, obvious flaws but does what he knows very well. After 40 years of defensive guys, it's time for the Bears to keep up with the offensive minded teams in the league.....and those teams for the most part aren't watching the playoffs next week.

[rawaction]

Reading twitter for recaps.

 

- Looks like TE and OL will be huge priorities. I like that it was almost explicitly stated instead of the whole "we like the guys we have" stuff. Called Kellen out on his terribleness.

- He admits 3-4 in unlikely due to personnel.

- Definitely sounds like he's going offensive with this hire. Talks about using Forte and Bennett more (no mention of using Hester more) and the middle of the field specifically.

[DurbanJer]

no mention of using Hester more

 

My fav part.

[Banedon]

Reading twitter for recaps.

 

- Looks like TE and OL will be huge priorities. I like that it was almost explicitly stated instead of the whole "we like the guys we have" stuff. Called Kellen out on his terribleness.

- He admits 3-4 in unlikely due to personnel.

- Definitely sounds like he's going offensive with this hire. Talks about using Forte and Bennett more (no mention of using Hester more) and the middle of the field specifically.

 

He talked about going over the middle of the field and giving Jay more targets. Said that in this league, the QB is going to face pressure, and you have to give him somewhere to throw the ball.

[Wilson A2000]

One of the most open and honest press conferences from the Bears in a long long time. Not always what fans want to hear, but man is he going into the thinking and assessments of this team I've heard from the organization itself.

 

Total opposite of Lovie in that regard.

[Guest]

Any links where I can hear the press conference?

[VVMattVV]

Any links where I can hear the press conference?

 

Looks like they have audio here:

 

http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2013/01/live-blog_phil_emery_press_con.html

[Banedon]

Jeff Nuich ‏@JeffNuich

TV alert: @CSNChicago will replay this morning's #Bears press conf. w/GM Phil Emery tonight at 7pm CT