2014 Chicago Bears Offseason Thread

[UMFan83]

That site doesn't like us. Projects us to finish either 7-9 or 8-8, gives us the 19th best chance of making the playoffs out of 32 teams. Teams like the Giants, Lions, Falcons and Titans are given better odds. Meh

 

Admittedly, I haven't followed the Lions' offseason. Is there any particular reason why they wouldn't blow it again? It feels like people are continually picking them for better results than they actually deliver.

 

I'd have to agree on their Packers prediction.

 

I think the general narrative is that Schwartz didn't have control of his team and this led to the Lions collapsing the last 2 seasons. Jim Caldwell is supposedly a players coach who will keep them steady and let their talent shine. Or something like that. And they signed Golden Tate to take less pressure off of Megatron.

 

Not saying I buy it necessarily, its just what I've seen out there.

[jersey cubs fan]

That site doesn't like us. Projects us to finish either 7-9 or 8-8, gives us the 19th best chance of making the playoffs out of 32 teams. Teams like the Giants, Lions, Falcons and Titans are given better odds. Meh

 

Admittedly, I haven't followed the Lions' offseason. Is there any particular reason why they wouldn't blow it again? It feels like people are continually picking them for better results than they actually deliver.

 

I'd have to agree on their Packers prediction.

 

I think the general narrative is that Schwartz didn't have control of his team and this led to the Lions collapsing the last 2 seasons. Jim Caldwell is supposedly a players coach who will keep them steady and let their talent shine. Or something like that. And they signed Golden Tate to take less pressure off of Megatron.

 

Not saying I buy it necessarily, its just what I've seen out there.

Is Jim Caldwell the stare into nothing guy who "led" the Colts?

[Soul]

That site doesn't like us. Projects us to finish either 7-9 or 8-8, gives us the 19th best chance of making the playoffs out of 32 teams. Teams like the Giants, Lions, Falcons and Titans are given better odds. Meh

 

Admittedly, I haven't followed the Lions' offseason. Is there any particular reason why they wouldn't blow it again? It feels like people are continually picking them for better results than they actually deliver.

 

I'd have to agree on their Packers prediction.

 

I think the general narrative is that Schwartz didn't have control of his team and this led to the Lions collapsing the last 2 seasons. Jim Caldwell is supposedly a players coach who will keep them steady and let their talent shine. Or something like that. And they signed Golden Tate to take less pressure off of Megatron.

 

Not saying I buy it necessarily, its just what I've seen out there.

Is Jim Caldwell the stare into nothing guy who "led" the Colts?

 

Yes. Color me a little skeptical.

[JonJayCutler]

Teams like the Giants, Lions, Falcons and Titans are given better odds. Meh

 

Good lord. The Giants and Titans aren't even close to us, and I for one don't think Atlanta rebounds into the playoffs. Still the 3rd best team in their division by a decent margin.

[rawaction]

Teams like the Giants, Lions, Falcons and Titans are given better odds. Meh

 

Good lord. The Giants and Titans aren't even close to us, and I for one don't think Atlanta rebounds into the playoffs. Still the 3rd best team in their division by a decent margin.

 

Atlanta probably has the most talented roster in the South. I don't think Carolina is going to have a repeat of double digit wins. Tampa has a ton of talent, but does Lovie take them to double digit wins that fast? I think Atlanta finishes 1 or 2 in the South, with anywhere from 9-11 wins. They are just a year removed from a 1st round bye in the NFC.

[Guest]

If Jon Bostic starts this season, the Bears are in trouble.

 

From Tribune's sports page...caption on a Rosenbloom blog

 

I just found the wording funny

[Guest]

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Camp-diaries-Chicago-Bears.html

[Soul]

If Jon Bostic starts this season, the Bears are in trouble.

 

From Tribune's sports page...caption on a Rosenbloom blog

 

I just found the wording funny

 

I saw the caption as well, and concluded it was more Rosenbloom click bait. So I passed on it.

[Banedon]

@thekapman

 

Ted Phillips: "I've never closed door on putting artificial surface in at Soldier Field. I'm looking at studies before making a decision."

[Soul]

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Camp-diaries-Chicago-Bears.html

 

Agree or disagree: Bears aren't comfortable with Palmer, otherwise they would not have both drafted a QB and signed Clausen.

[Soul]

@thekapman

 

Ted Phillips: "I've never closed door on putting artificial surface in at Soldier Field. I'm looking at studies before making a decision."

 

Which studies, I mean there have been studies done but it doesn't take this long to read them. He's just saying stuff to say it.

[Banedon]

Eben Britton getting carted off. Able to walk to trainer's tent under his own power. Was holding hamstring.

[Banedon]

@RapSheet

 

#Bears QB Jay Cutler is on it today. Such a cannon. Impressive, crisp practice so far

[Banedon]

Eben Britton has a pulled hammy.

 

Kyle Long did some exercises on the side today, but didn't practice in full. He's now been cleared to begin practicing. He'll work on conditioning the next few days and then be out at normal practice.

[Banedon]

@sarahspain

 

Those hands on @alshon_jeffery ---> @NFL_ATL Alshon Jeffery catching passes behind his back is strangely hypnotic: http://t.co/YgPEukbvPF …

[Guest]

Eben Britton has a pulled hammy.

 

Kyle Long did some exercises on the side today, but didn't practice in full. He's now been cleared to begin practicing. He'll work on conditioning the next few days and then be out at normal practice.

 

The Long news is great.

[Banedon]

Brandon Marshall told Michael Irvin today that Jay Cutler will be the MVP this year.

 

I love Jay but...uhhhh.

[Guest]

Brandon Marshall told Michael Irvin today that Jay Cutler will be the MVP this year.

 

I love Jay but...uhhhh.

It could happen...if the defense improves enough.

[jersey cubs fan]

Brandon Marshall told Michael Irvin today that Jay Cutler will be the MVP this year.

 

I love Jay but...uhhhh.

It could happen...if the defense improves enough.

 

If the Bears win a lot this year it will probably involve a crap ton of fancy passing stats by Cutler, which will automatically make him a candidate.

[Banedon]

Brandon Marshall told Michael Irvin today that Jay Cutler will be the MVP this year.

 

I love Jay but...uhhhh.

It could happen...if the defense improves enough.

 

Well first, he'd have to be healthy all season. But also, the media doesn't like him. The only way they'd vote for him is if they had little choice. I'd think he'd have to make the Super Bowl at a minimum...if not win it.

[Guest]

Brandon Marshall told Michael Irvin today that Jay Cutler will be the MVP this year.

 

I love Jay but...uhhhh.

It could happen...if the defense improves enough.

 

Well first, he'd have to be healthy all season. But also, the media doesn't like him. The only way they'd vote for him is if they had little choice. I'd think he'd have to make the Super Bowl at a minimum...if not win it.

 

Does the voting happen after the playoffs?

[jersey cubs fan]

Brandon Marshall told Michael Irvin today that Jay Cutler will be the MVP this year.

 

I love Jay but...uhhhh.

It could happen...if the defense improves enough.

 

Well first, he'd have to be healthy all season. But also, the media doesn't like him. The only way they'd vote for him is if they had little choice. I'd think he'd have to make the Super Bowl at a minimum...if not win it.

isn't voting done prior to the playoffs?

[WrigleyField 22]

Brandon Marshall told Michael Irvin today that Jay Cutler will be the MVP this year.

 

I love Jay but...uhhhh.

It could happen...if the defense improves enough.

 

Well first, he'd have to be healthy all season. But also, the media doesn't like him. The only way they'd vote for him is if they had little choice. I'd think he'd have to make the Super Bowl at a minimum...if not win it.

Doesn't that voting happen before the playoffs?

 

 

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[Banedon]

Wow, ok...I got it. Yes, I wasn't thinking about that...you're right...all of you... :P

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Brandon should stop posting here now.