scarey

Is that your qualification for the Bears? Or any team?

The way players have been responding to the media the last few weeks (especially to the questions directed to them about the 4th down blitz in the Vikings game), locker room heat does seem to be there.

I also think this sets up the best potential draft order for a huge trade by the Bears with two teams behind them that also want QBs.

I honestly don't know how much stock to put into that report. We all are aware of the stinginess of Bears ownership, but I have a hard time thinking that even if Eberflus was retained, that Getsy returns. That means they would need to convince a new DC and OC to step into a position that may only have a 1 year window. That's essentially committing to two poor candidates filling those vacancies. On top of that, the disjointed organization narrative is out there. Whether they want to believe in it or not, Warren, Poles, and ownership know that perception is out there. If they are committed to sticking with Fields for at least another year, I guess I understand sticking with Flus. If their plan is to bring in a rookie and possible change head coaches next year, I think their setting themselves up for a whole lot of criticism. Lastly, the report does say "strong finish" was the qualifier. I don't know that simply two wins is enough to clear that bar. None of us know the source on this report or what context any statement was made. I wouldn't be surprised if this ends up being just a throwaway comment that was turned into clickbait by the end of the season I kinda feel bad for Flus because 8 wins absolutely meets most people's expectations prior to the start of the season for this team. I just think he's the victim of circumstance that dictates a change at head coach.

Only reason it should be is if the Bears are offered an overwhelming deal for either Fields or the #1 pick. Otherwise, it only benefits them to wait as long as possible. If the Bears take Williams, there is still going to be teams that didn't sort out their QB room by the time the draft closes out. Those teams will still be desperate to deal for a Fields caliber QB.

Are you picking fights with Laurence Holmes on Twitter?

Do you think game plans had anything to do with this?

The problem is I don't trust Braxton Jones and Nate Davis in pass protection, and Jenkins is injured too often. I want the Bears to actually invest legitimately in the offensive line.

The argument (I won't say it's convincing, because I don't think you can be convinced) is it makes a lot of sense if somebody makes a bonkers trade offer and Poles feels that [the additions he can make with that haul] + [Justin Fields] is a better opportunity than Caleb Williams. I think it is extremely likely that whoever picks 1 and 2 are going to pick Williams and Maye. These next two weeks are important in that regard. If it ends up being Washington and New England at 2 and 3 and one of those teams feels strongly enough about one of those two to make a major offer to move up, I think Fields is a good enough QB with Moore, Harrison, and Kmet as his top three targets. Is he going to be an All-Pro? Probably not, but I wouldn't have thought Brock Purdy to be an All-Pro either. Sadly, the consequence of winning (which I don't regret) has put us out of a position to grab one of the top left tackles with our pick without moving up. For this reason, I'm not as eager to trade away #1. But, I do worry that Williams gets drafted as a Bear at 1, he gets crushed the next two seasons behind this O-Line and is on the express bus to Bustville. At the same time, not drafting an elite LT also sets the Bears 1-2 years back with Fields and no hope for a developing stud QB in my eyes. I guess what I'm REALLY saying here is, I feel getting a stud LT is more important than anything else the Bears could do this season.

I don't think he's arguing against that. The point is, the Rams drafted him and he didn't take off there. The lions took him as almost a throw-in and he's turned his career around. If the Bears draft Williams and his career ends up the same, I don't think it benefits the Bears. Especially if Williams gets a similar treatment to what Fields appears to be getting (ran out of town in 3 years of mediocre QB play).

I'm not sure if you're agreeing with me or not. Are you saying the "first round QB" plan consistently fails? Or the "don't pick a first round QB" plan fails? Because.... you just showed me 3 first round Bears QB picks here and 1 we traded for...

Do we have to evaluate everything strictly from the QB perspective? I know we constantly hear about the opportunity of drafting a generational talented QB at 1, or Fields blossoming into a perennial Probowl QB. I get that QB is the most important position by far. However... isn't there something to be said about the opportunity to draft a generational WR and a top notch LT? I know that nobody is a sure thing, but I think there's a missed opportunity if the Bears don't draft Harrison Jr. too. If they do draft Harrison, draft a LT (less likely after the win), I think it's easier to fit a middle of the road starting QB into that situation. We're seeing the Geno Smiths, Baker Mayfields, and even Joe Flaccos of the league having some success. There may be something to be said about the realistic possibility that those guys win a Superbowl, but I think we get caught up in the idea of MUST have a superstar at QB. Why not build that foundation? Heck, given the Bears history, it might be the better choice.

This is the truly frustrating component.

I know I'm going to sound like a massive Fields apologist and I honestly don't care. That offensive game plan was dogshit. Does Getsy not understand that other teams can scout them and coach their defense to blow up the WR screen? All game, Minnesota had their edge set wide to jump the swing pass, then contain Fields. They were doing the Vikings a favor repeatedly running those. Their DBs were aggressively defending it, and this isn't the first game we've seen that. Furthermore, when the defense sets their line wide, why are you not running off tackle? You have two offensive tackles that excel at the run, why are you not using your strength to play against their defensive game plan? Getsy confuses the hell out of me. He has had games with great plans like the Broncos and Commanders games. Then he pulls a game like this.

Which is exactly why that interception wasn't on Fields. He has not had a good game, but anybody acting like he's the problem on that play is just lazily signing blame at this point. That int just now though...

When FDU gets blown out in this game, am I supposed to feel better that they just had a fluky game-of-their-lives against Purdue? Or worse because it's just more proof that Purdue should have easily won that game?

I was wondering this throughout the Big Ten Tournament. I don't get it.

Edey scored 21 points doing that. Essentially, they double and triple teamed Edey and allowed everybody else to shoot wide open shots. Not-Edey shot 29% (19% from three) and turned the ball over 16 times, so they lost.

I honestly feel this way right now. But then everybody brings up Virginia's struggles, then their Championship. Also, assuming Edey isn't crazy enough to try to go to the NBA(And the transfer portal doesn't hit too hard), Purdue probably returns their whole roster except for David Jenkins. We're talking their top 7 guys in minutes played returning. Hopefully after time has passed you can at least take solace in the fact that Purdue won the regular season and conference tournament championship. But I totally get it if this completely ruins those accomplishments. I was talking with some Michigan fans after the game about whether you’d rather miss the tourney or be a 1 seed and lose to a 16. I think I’d rather actually miss the tourney of those scenarios I agree. This feels much worse than the times Purdue has been on the sideline.

This is a bunch of crap. Keep telling yourself that It is a bunch of crap. You're providing nothing of substance here. You're just saying his system can't handle pressure... I'm all about criticizing Purdue, Painter, the Big Ten, etc... especially tonight. But give me something to work with here.

This is honestly the most frustrating part of this horsefeathers. EVERYBODY was jawing all year about how Purdue is over-rated. What am I supposed to do with that? Just say horsefeathers it and stop watching them? They win 29 games. They are a top 5 team all year. They get a horsefeathering 1 seed. KenPom measures them as being an elite balanced team. Then they horsefeathers on the court come tourney time. Why is this Purdue's fate every horsefeathering year? Every horsefeathering Year 2 words for you: Matt Painter I grew up 30 mins NW from Purdue. It’s funny how everyone back home thinks it’s on the players every year. It's not. It's Painter and his horsefeathers ass outdated system. It’s great to rack up wins during season and everything, but when it comes to pressure or tournament time, it’s either mediocre at best or worse. It basically reminds me of the Lovie’s Bears era where it’s all based on elite running game and defense when the rest of the league was going towards all offense. This is a bunch of crap.

I honestly feel this way right now. But then everybody brings up Virginia's struggles, then their Championship. Also, assuming Edey isn't crazy enough to try to go to the NBA(And the transfer portal doesn't hit too hard), Purdue probably returns their whole roster except for David Jenkins. We're talking their top 7 guys in minutes played returning.

How about I tell you to go horsefeathers yourself instead? Looks like you just did This is honestly the most frustrating part of this horsefeathers. EVERYBODY was jawing all year about how Purdue is over-rated. What am I supposed to do with that? Just say horsefeathers it and stop watching them? They win 29 games. They are a top 5 team all year. They get a horsefeathering 1 seed. KenPom measures them as being an elite balanced team. Then they horsefeathers on the court come tourney time. Why is this Purdue's fate every horsefeathering year? Every horsefeathering Year

How about I tell you to go horsefeathers yourself instead?

Is Poles just setting up for 2024 free agency? At first glance, the free agency class currently looks ridiculously stacked... especially compared to 2023. I'm sure some of the better players will get locked up and tagged, but there's a lot of good players in that class. The Bears are currently set up to have the largest pool for free agent signings again next year. They also have Eddie Jackson and Cody Whitehair at the last year of their deals with a collective cap hit of just over $32M. We heard a lot about this miserable FA class. I know we're pretty universally disappointed with the results, but we might end up much happier a year from now.