Fastball Express Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 (edited) The Bears need to have a solid draft.. I'm hoping that we draft Ertz Brad Biggs @BradBiggs #Bears united in support of Jay Cutler but won't discuss contract situation as he enters final year of deal Edited February 21, 2013 by BlackJack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 QUOTE (BlackJack @ Feb 21, 2013 -> 11:05 AM) The Bears need to have a solid draft.. I'm hoping that we draft Ertz This is a pretty strong draft for TE. Much better than last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastball Express Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 John Mullin @CSNMoonMullin Rick Spielman, #Vikings GM, stating firmly that no intentions of trading Percy Harvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastball Express Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 (edited) This is a pretty strong draft for TE. Much better than last year. Yes it is.. We need a solid TE and a few OL. Brad Biggs @BradBiggs Phil Emery says #Bears will meet with #ND LB Manti Te'o and "see where he is at on (girlfriend hoax)." Edited February 21, 2013 by BlackJack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 If a coach throws a challenge flag on an automatically reviewed play, the play will still be reviewed. Coach is still penalized. Easiest rule change ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastball Express Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Sean Jensen @seankjensen According to @247Sports, Alabama WR coach Mike Groh has accepted the #Bears WR vacancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 ...That is a great hire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 QUOTE (bmags @ Feb 21, 2013 -> 04:48 PM) ...That is a great hire. For college football fans. That guy was one hell of a recruiter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/...eason-calendar/ NFL offseason changes in the works? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Dave Birkett @davebirkett Mayhew said the Lions are most interested in signing 9 of their own free agents. They have 23. Wouldn't say the 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Saints are not franchising Jermon Bushrod, he will be a FA. I know the Bears don't have much cap space, but that would be a big upgrade at LT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Feb 22, 2013 -> 02:02 PM) Saints are not franchising Jermon Bushrod, he will be a FA. I know the Bears don't have much cap space, but that would be a big upgrade at LT. And Kromer built that kid up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Feb 22, 2013 -> 03:02 PM) Saints are not franchising Jermon Bushrod, he will be a FA. I know the Bears don't have much cap space, but that would be a big upgrade at LT. Actually...if you believe the Pro Football Focus numbers that Emery cited when talking about the O-line...it would be a significant downgrade from Webb last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 22, 2013 -> 02:04 PM) Actually...if you believe the Pro Football Focus numbers that Emery cited when talking about the O-line...it would be a significant downgrade from Webb last year. Interesting. Would be a good reason for the Saints to let him walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Feb 22, 2013 -> 03:27 PM) Interesting. Would be a good reason for the Saints to let him walk. I've been saying for a couple years now that the Saints know how to make their guys look better. They give help on the corners, they are strong inside, their QB gets rid of the ball quickly, they run plays to keep the D-Line honest. They did everything they could to make a guy like Bushrod look good. The Bears didn't do any of that last year...Webb had some bad games, like when the Bears said he was matched up 1 on 1 against Clay Matthews, but he also had games where guys like Jared Allen shut down. He's sorta done what you'd expect so far, he's a 7th round pick thrust into a starting role. Started off terrible, has gradually moved up close to average. But...since he was terrible for 1+ years, most Bears fans still dislike him and he gets a ton of focus for the troubles of the rest of the O-line. On top of that, the Bears did everything they could to make him look bad...the LG next to him was cut in camp and replaced with a castaway (Rachal), and then the amount of help they gave him was ridiculously low. He's not going to wind up in the HOF, but he's exceptionally cheap next year, and the Bears might have bigger needs elsewhere on the O-line. I wouldn't be stunned or angry if Management dropped him into a swing tackle role, but I also won't be surprised if he's the starting LT next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Basically, he struggles in space (ie vs 3-4 defenders) but it's difficult to just go right through him or around him when lined up and in a 3-point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Feb 22, 2013 -> 04:40 PM) Basically, he struggles in space (ie vs 3-4 defenders) but it's difficult to just go right through him or around him when lined up and in a 3-point Furthermore, with that said, wouldn't using the backs in the passing game and an upgrade at TE really force the LBs to respect that aspect and thus take some heat off the line. Without utilizing those 2 elements in the pass game near enough it allows more LBs to rush. If they put safties out on these guys it's gonna mean a lot of single coverage and with our 2 big physical WRs I'll take that all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Feb 22, 2013 -> 04:29 PM) Furthermore, with that said, wouldn't using the backs in the passing game and an upgrade at TE really force the LBs to respect that aspect and thus take some heat off the line. Without utilizing those 2 elements in the pass game near enough it allows more LBs to rush. If they put safties out on these guys it's gonna mean a lot of single coverage and with our 2 big physical WRs I'll take that all day. Heck, doing everything they said they'd do last summer (quicker throws, not looking down the field on every play, regularly using a TE or RB to take a chip on the team's best pass rusher, occasionally rolling out the QB, designed screens just over the head of that rusher) would too. The Bears said they were going to do things to help out the O-Line last year, and I believed them. Instead, game 2, Cutler's getting killed because they're determined he can hang in the pocket looking down the field. Augh! Right there was why the coaches were replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Feb 22, 2013 -> 03:02 PM) Saints are not franchising Jermon Bushrod, he will be a FA. I know the Bears don't have much cap space, but that would be a big upgrade at LT. Those guys are getting expensive in FA if they are slightly above average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 If he is worth signing I suspect our o line coach would know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 22, 2013 -> 02:34 PM) I've been saying for a couple years now that the Saints know how to make their guys look better. They give help on the corners, they are strong inside, their QB gets rid of the ball quickly, they run plays to keep the D-Line honest. They did everything they could to make a guy like Bushrod look good. The Bears didn't do any of that last year...Webb had some bad games, like when the Bears said he was matched up 1 on 1 against Clay Matthews, but he also had games where guys like Jared Allen shut down. He's sorta done what you'd expect so far, he's a 7th round pick thrust into a starting role. Started off terrible, has gradually moved up close to average. But...since he was terrible for 1+ years, most Bears fans still dislike him and he gets a ton of focus for the troubles of the rest of the O-line. On top of that, the Bears did everything they could to make him look bad...the LG next to him was cut in camp and replaced with a castaway (Rachal), and then the amount of help they gave him was ridiculously low. He's not going to wind up in the HOF, but he's exceptionally cheap next year, and the Bears might have bigger needs elsewhere on the O-line. I wouldn't be stunned or angry if Management dropped him into a swing tackle role, but I also won't be surprised if he's the starting LT next year. Yep. His reputation is mainly based on Aldon Smith and Jared Allen, guys he received no help against (Carimi too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Feb 24, 2013 -> 01:30 AM) Yep. His reputation is mainly based on Aldon Smith and Clay Matthews, guys he received no help against (Carimi too) Jared Allen got blanked by Webb in 2 games this past year. Matthews has beat him but once again he received no help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogua Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (Jake @ Feb 23, 2013 -> 11:30 PM) Yep. His reputation is mainly based on Aldon Smith and Jared Allen, guys he received no help against (Carimi too) A lot of Aldon Smith came against Carimi too, which lost him his job. I may be mistaken about this though. E: Didn't see the parenthesis. Edited February 24, 2013 by Boogua Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Feb 24, 2013 -> 12:01 AM) Jared Allen got blanked by Webb in 2 games this past year. Matthews has beat him but once again he received no help. Of course, but most Bear fans don't notice that. You never notice that linemen are doing their job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Quick homer plug, Reid Fragel would be a tremendous value in the late rounds for an OT. Played one year in college at the position and was all conference. Showed good strength at combine and is extremely quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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