bmags Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I guess I don't know how Pro Bowl works anymore, isn't Smith in AFC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 25, 2016 -> 02:33 PM) I guess I don't know how Pro Bowl works anymore, isn't Smith in AFC? I think it's just one big pool of Pro Bowl players, then two "honorary" coaches have a players draft. To spark up interest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 25, 2016 -> 03:33 PM) I guess I don't know how Pro Bowl works anymore, isn't Smith in AFC? I thought they changed it a couple years ago so conference affiliations no longer mattered. Could be wrong though, I haven't cared about the Pro Bowl since I was in middle school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 25, 2016 -> 01:15 PM) 670 The Score @670TheScore 9m9 minutes ago Report: Mike McCarthy frustrated by Packers' unwillingness to add via free agency http://cbsloc.al/1njOsHr He should be. Free agency is generally overused and average players get way over paid by usually bad teams. That being said, Thompson has become almost fanatical in his anti-free agent stance. Signing one or two players every year isn't going to ruin your team. Especially if they are just mid level veterans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Jan 25, 2016 -> 01:05 PM) He should be. Free agency is generally overused and average players get way over paid by usually bad teams. That being said, Thompson has become almost fanatical in his anti-free agent stance. Signing one or two players every year isn't going to ruin your team. Especially if they are just mid level veterans. Julius Peppers was a pretty big signing for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jan 25, 2016 -> 03:14 PM) Julius Peppers was a pretty big signing for them. So was Charles Woodson. They've actually done a pretty good job when they actually decide to sign free agents. It's just far and few between. I can almost name every free agent that Thompson has signed without having to look it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Interesting, Groh, who was rumored for the QB coach job, didn't get it, and is now leaving Bears for Rams. I find it most surprising since Fisher is kind of on the hot seat. Groh gets a mini promotion though (to pass coordinator) which helps him. He's a loss though, I thought he was a pretty good wide receiver coach. That said, hopefully Fox can find someone good to replace him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Anyone else find it interesting that the Bears are meeting with a lot of WRs? They met with Braxton Miller today. If they let Alshon walk, I'm gonna go crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jan 25, 2016 -> 06:18 PM) Anyone else find it interesting that the Bears are meeting with a lot of WRs? They met with Braxton Miller today. If they let Alshon walk, I'm gonna go crazy. They won't let him walk, that is moronic. I think they want to make sure they have depth and never have to go out there with Bellamy, Mariani and Meredith ever again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 25, 2016 -> 07:14 PM) They won't let him walk, that is moronic. I think they want to make sure they have depth and never have to go out there with Bellamy, Mariani and Meredith ever again Bellamy and Mariani can eat a shoe, but I have a soft spot for Meredith. I'd be fine with him being the last receiver. But I agree with your point. WR depth is a good thing, and we need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 25, 2016 -> 07:14 PM) They won't let him walk, that is moronic. I think they want to make sure they have depth and never have to go out there with Bellamy, Mariani and Meredith ever again I agree that it would be moronic. Mariani was at least average as a WR when given PT. I don't like him either but he outperformed the other two. QUOTE (farmteam @ Jan 25, 2016 -> 07:45 PM) Bellamy and Mariani can eat a shoe, but I have a soft spot for Meredith. I'd be fine with him being the last receiver. But I agree with your point. WR depth is a good thing, and we need it. I don't see how Meredith makes the team. Did he play ST? I don't think he did, Bellamy was at least a decent gunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Is Miller projected high? They ought to draft a WR...our top 4 are not models in health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 QUOTE (kevo880 @ Jan 25, 2016 -> 02:20 PM) So who's the next QB in line to go to the Pro Bowl? Palmer is now out because of his finger...Does Cutler have a chance at his spot? Palmer and Brady replaced by Bridgewater and Winston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 25, 2016 -> 08:16 PM) Is Miller projected high? They ought to draft a WR...our top 4 are not models in health. Braxton Miller is projected in 4th round range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 QUOTE (farmteam @ Jan 25, 2016 -> 05:45 PM) Bellamy and Mariani can eat a shoe, but I have a soft spot for Meredith. I'd be fine with him being the last receiver. But I agree with your point. WR depth is a good thing, and we need it. I agree with Kyle. There is zero chance Jeffrey is allowed to walk. Maybe they don't go long term with him, but he's getting franchised this year and if after that, they don't want him, they'll either trade him than (after franchising him a 2nd time) or franchise him again and than let him walk. Either way, he'll be a Bear this next year. Outside of an absurd offer, it doesn't make sense to do anything else. In terms of Mariani, he was the best 3rd down receiver I've seen the Bears have in years (i.e., non #1 / #2 wideout who just could be in the right spot and make catches). I see no reason to get rid of him. He was money and if the receivers in front of him are upgraded, it makes him a nice valuable weapon that will be a tough defend (a 3rd or 4th CB might have trouble...Mariani seemed to have that knack to get open on short routes leveraging quick cuts). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I like Braxton Miller as a WR. It might take him some time to learn how to run good routes, but he has a ton of talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jan 25, 2016 -> 09:46 PM) Braxton Miller is projected in 4th round range He may improve that with combine results, but he's been a WR for less than a year with very few actual touches. He's raw as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Jan 25, 2016 -> 03:28 PM) So was Charles Woodson. They've actually done a pretty good job when they actually decide to sign free agents. It's just far and few between. I can almost name every free agent that Thompson has signed without having to look it up. They don't count Peppers as a true free agent. Of course the Packers got really good when they signed Reggie White as the type of free agent they don't like to sign anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Today is the XXX anniversary of Super Bowl XX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jan 26, 2016 -> 10:49 AM) Today is the XXX anniversary of Super Bowl XX. It's about time those guys got some recognition in Chicago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Bears Dolphins would have been a great super bowl that year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Bears taking a close look at QB Carson Wentz. Measured out at 6'5 233 pounds and 10 inch hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxsoxsoxsox Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jan 26, 2016 -> 10:49 AM) Today is the XXX anniversary of Super Bowl XX. looking forward to the 85 Bears 30 for 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jan 26, 2016 -> 12:16 PM) Bears taking a close look at QB Carson Wentz. Measured out at 6'5 233 pounds and 10 inch hands QB1 in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 looking forward to the 85 Bears 30 for 30 They couldn't have picked a better day to air it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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