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  1. minnesotacubsfan
    6-28, what is this, tennis? :D) Maybe the Bears should go to a spread offense since they have had so many problems with finding a QB, I'd like to see how it would work in the pros. First order of business there would be to fire Turner, because he wouldn't run it. That would be a good start no matter what offense you would want to run. I can't say I'd be upset. I'm trying to keep expectations low on this one. If we lose but keep it close I will focus on the positives from the game, because I feel like there will be positives to talk about if we are competitive. You'd rather go 6-10 than 2-14? Given the cost/benefit of top picks, I'd say that's a defensible position. LOL, yeah Jerry seems to do better when he's mid first round than when he's top 5. to be fair, he's had much more practice in the late 1st then top 5
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    Sunday night cant come soon enough. with the Cubs apparently set on floating into the playoffs, and the Brewers deciding they're ok with that, I need some football.
  3. minnesotacubsfan
    Z is rather emotional in his responses. I dont like this.
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    He shouldn't have, but I'm not surprised. Even though NFL coaches are far more likely to hand jobs to deserving youngsters than MLB people are, they still do tend to rely on "veteran presence" a bit too much. Booker was brought in to be the steady short yardage 3rd down receiver you can count on. They probably think that if there is any hope for a playoff team in 2008, they need a guy like Booker to perform as well as they think he can. If this was a new staff not worried about keeping their jobs beyond 2008, they probably would have gone with the youngster (like Miami getting rid of Booker). But Lovie, and especially Turner, probably need to win as many games as possible to avoid the firing line. In those situations, coaches nearly always go with experience over the unknown youth. exactly. its a shame tho.
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    in an effort too trick myself into being excited about this season, I'm calling upset Bears 12 Dolts 9
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    Anyone know anything about this guy? I'd trust Gruden on offensive linemen. Hopefully he can help--god knows we need it. I trust Gruden too, which is why I worry he isn't any good. the guys from GREEN FREAKING BAY. if I start to see false starts from him............ in other news, Tommie might be a scratch http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/cs-080902-tommie-harris-chicago-bears,1,837160.story:
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    Rosie Colvin was released from the Texans today. I think he had a foot injury that hobbled him all preseason. I think someone here mentioned giving him a shot in the preseason, doesnt look like he offers a whole lot anymore.
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    Elca might care....but yea...
  10. minnesotacubsfan
    awesome, the 506..I deleted that bookmark by accident. Thanks Elca!
  11. minnesotacubsfan
    have at it....we like to be pro-active around here
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    despite MA's apperance as a 1 dimensional player, he has shown he can contribute in this league. Its up to the coaches to know how. I give Lovie credit, he let the MA-as-a-starter trial happen, and it didnt work, so he is going back to Brown.
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    its interesting Bazuin wasnt given more of a chance when guys like Bradley seem to hang around forever and produce only marginally more. The defense is stronger which made it harder for Okwo to find a spot. You and I can be the Bears 5th or 6th receivers. the Bears D is stronger because they have some idea of how to do it (ie, run a D). The offense is in shambles, and has been for...well....forever, because its ignored or put into the hands of a lunatic. Erik Kramer mentioned this preseason that he thought Turner was holding back the offense compared to the time when he was with the Bears. Holding back a lackluster offense, not brilliant. but, despite the injury risk, I would love to take you up on the offer of being the 5th ore 6th WR... :)
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    gddamit. they let Hass walk. seriously Turner, wake up.
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    Payne was the only one reading the Quinn TD pass...but it was way past his responsiblity. I say that to point to the idea that maybe they thought he just played smarter? I personally like him more, I think he plays smart and hard.
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    its interesting Bazuin wasnt given more of a chance when guys like Bradley seem to hang around forever and produce only marginally more. No kidding. It's not like Bazuin lacks talent. well, I realized I should clarify. I'm not sure I think alot of Bauzin, but defensive guys seem to have a much shorter rope in Chicago. Its as if the coaching staff/mgmt (Turner, Angelo, I'm looking your way) has no idea how to judge talent and thus hangs on to as many pieces as possible...as long as possible.
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    its interesting Bazuin wasnt given more of a chance when guys like Bradley seem to hang around forever and produce only marginally more.
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    Great news. Godspeed, Peanut.
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    Bradley will the one released, not Booker. Hell, release them both and play Hass for that matter.
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    Orton plays more consistantly behind a horsecrap O-line. I guess the coaching staff decided they needed to slow down the offense in order to cover up the fact they completely screwed the line. Maybe all the opposing defenses will slow down their level of play too. I was actually glad they drafted Orton when they did, I really dont mind the guy. But I just dont understand the thought process in Chicago.
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    It may have a ton of upside, but its glass ceiling is hovering around a mediocre NFL offense.
  22. minnesotacubsfan
    You basically just described the rigid cover 2
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    i think that we should go to the shotgun and run the no-huddle. it will help cover up our deficiencies on the offensive line and allow orton an extra second to get rid of the ball. i've been a staunch opponent of the "magic shotgun" in the past, but it looks like our only chance. orton has run this before and has done so effectively, i don't see why it's not worth a shot. if the offense is as bad as advertised, and we're doing nothing to compensate or change, then turner needs to go. Turner needed to go 3 years ago.
  24. minnesotacubsfan
    I liked BB, but he has a ways to go before he is a Chad Johnson or Larry Fitz for that matter. Part of me is upset the Bears didnt give him the salary the Vikings did, but then again I dont really think he was irreplaceable. I just trust Tommie and Mark A to keep TJ on his back enough that it wont matter ;)
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    also in that link: good deal.
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