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Dude, nobody need Chester Taylor to be a number one type running back so the point you're trying to make is moot
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hmmm talking about fairweather fans/bringing up the past in this argument... at least I wasnt the one to ask another group of fans permission to leave my own team to become fans of that other particular team because my team sucks... but hey i guess it takes one to know one, right??Originally Posted by JPZx
^ How's that Best QB/RB combo coming for you by the way?
No amount of drunk/highness can forgive this.Originally Posted by THE GR8
hmmm talking about fairweather fans/bringing up the past in this argument... at least I wasnt the one to ask another group of fans permission to leave my own team to become fans of that other particular team because my team sucks... but hey i guess it takes one to know one, right??Originally Posted by JPZx
^ How's that Best QB/RB combo coming for you by the way?
[*]Monday, March 8: Utah Player to watch: Robert Johnson, FS, Utah:At 6-foot-2 and nearly 200 pounds, Johnson projects as a centerfield-type in zone coverage. Although his man-to-man coverage skillshave been questioned, Johnson had 13 interceptions over the last threeseasons, six in his final year at Utah. That should be music to theBears' ears, since they only got one pick (Danieal Manning) from thesafety position in 2009.
[/h3][h3]Peppers contract details[/h3]
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/10610/peppers-contract-details
ESPN's Adam Schefter has the annual breakdown of the six-year contract Chicago gave defensive end Julius Peppers.
If he plays the entire length of the deal, Peppers will receive at last $84 million. The base salaries in each of his first three seasons are guaranteed, for a total of $40.5 million. He'll have a chance to earn an additional $7.5 million in incentives, for a possible total of $91.5 million over the length of the deal.
Here are Peppers' annual base salaries:
2010: $20 million
2011: $11.5 million
2012: $9 million
2013: $13 million
2014: $14 million
2015: $16.5 million
TOTAL: $84 million
As Peter King of Sports Illustrated points out, it's key for Peppers to receive his highest salary this season, the year before a possible NFL work stoppage.
Originally Posted by JPZx
Not surprised one bit that this was made POST big signings....last year's was post Cutler trade too I believe.
Except a few (aRog) NT Bears fans are fairweathers, I tell ya.
[/h3][h3]Fullback McKie was a Bears pillar
I suppose it shouldn't be a shock considering the Bears' new offensive scheme, but it was still a bit jarring to hear that fullback Jason McKie was released. McKie played seven years for the Bears; center Olin Kreutz was the only offensive player who has been with the organization longer.
New coordinator Mike Martz prefers H-backs and blocking tight ends over fullbacks. Speaking to ESPNChicago.com, McKie said in part: "I pretty much knew when Mike Martz was named offensive coordinator that there wasn't going to be a high priority placed on the fullback position."
Via his Twitter page, McKie said: "I want to thank the Chicago bears for the opportunity of playing for one of the best organizations in the NFL...and I also want to thank all ... of the bears fans for their support it's truly been a blessing...Bear Down and God Bless!!"
Now, on to a more pleasant topic: The Bears reached a two-year agreement with free agent cornerback Tim Jennings, who spent the past four years with Indianapolis. He was a 12-game starter for the Colts as recently as 2008, but was moved to a reserve role last season and the Colts didn't offer him a restricted free agent tender.
In Chicago, it's safe to consider him a candidate for the nickel job.[/h3]
[/h3][h3]Manning's move sure to get attentionhttp://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4664529/mannings-moves-sure-to-get-attention[/h3]
Danieal Manning definitely has the Bears' attention after his agent Russel Hicks informed the Tribuneâs Vaughn McClure that Manning may be absent from offseason workouts beginning March 29.
Really, this shouldn't have come as a shock to the Bears, since Manning was given a less-than-glamorous $1.176 million restricted free agent tender. There have been some bumps in the road during Manning's Bears career, but let's not forget, he's athletic enough to play free safety, strong safety, cornerback, nickel back and return kicks. Manning has started 40 games over four seasons, and if you believe the Bears, may open up the 2010 campaign at strong safety. From a football standpoint, it seems odd to place such a low tender on a player you envision having a big role in the upcoming season, doesn't it? On the other hand, from a business standpoint, it makes perfect sense.
But those two conflicting messages still lead me back to one basic question -- do the Bears want to keep Manning?
I truly believe coach Lovie Smith wants Manning to be in a Bears uniform. However, I can't say the same for Jerry Angelo, who feels Manning lacks certain instincts on the field. So who wins out in the end?
This situation could play out in several ways. The Bears could decide they value Manning enough to tack on some extra money to his tender amount of $1.176. Or they could do nothing. Or maybe a team decides to sign a Manning to an offer sheet and give up a third round pick -- so far there's been no activity on that front.
One thing I've learned over the years; if a player wants to report, he'll report. So the decision to sign the injury waiver and attend the workouts at the end of the month is entirely up to Manning. Agents work for the players, not the other way around, and I highly doubt Hicks would stand in the way if Manning wants to show up.
I highly doubt Manning will say much publicly on the matter -- that's really not his style -- but there comes a time when a player gets tired of being disrespected. We may have reached that point.
This is so full of correctness. I could not agree more.Originally Posted by Seymore CAKE
If its not a move to help the o line, receiving core or the secondary... I really could care less.
i understand your pain but im just trying to keep the thread updated with moves they makingOriginally Posted by Seymore CAKE
If its not a move to help the o line, receiving core or the secondary... I really could care less.
Originally Posted by CasperJr
i understand your pain but im just trying to keep the thread updated with moves they makingOriginally Posted by Seymore CAKE
If its not a move to help the o line, receiving core or the secondary... I really could care less.
Bears Regular Season Schedule (All times Eastern)
Week 1: Sunday, Sep. 12, Detroit, 1:00 PM
Week 2: Sunday, Sep. 19, at Dallas, 1:00 PM
Week 3: Monday, Sep. 27, Green Bay, 8:30 PM
Week 4: Sunday, Oct. 3, at NY Giants, 8:20 PM
Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 10, at Carolina, 1:00 PM
Week 6: Sunday, Oct. 17, Seattle, 1:00 PM
Week 7: Sunday, Oct. 24, Washington, 1:00 PM
Week 8: BYE
Week 9: Sunday, Nov. 7, at Buffalo, 1:00 PM
Week 10: Sunday, Nov. 14, Minnesota, 1:00 PM
Week 11: Thursday, Nov. 18, at Miami, 8:20 PM
Week 12: Sunday, Nov. 28, Philadelphia, 1:00 PM
Week 13: Sunday, Dec. 5, at Detroit, 1:00 PM
Week 14: Sunday, Dec. 12, New England, 1:00 PM
Week 15: Monday, Dec. 20, at Minnesota, 8:30 PM
Week 16: Sunday, Dec. 26, NY Jets, 1:00 PM
Week 17: Sunday, Jan. 2, at Green Bay, 1:00 PM
lord i didnt want to see the jets this year
at least we will be at home