Apparently Thompson has ties to Tyrod Taylor going back to High School, so that could be one part of it. The other thing is that Thompson was getting a fresh start and that wakes something up on occasion for athletes.
I don't feel bad at all about releasing him. He was unreliable and mediocre.
So Deonte Thompson can play, just not for the Bears??
Moderator: wab
- wab
- Mod
- Posts: 29885
- Joined: Sun Nov 02, 2008 12:49 pm
- Has thanked: 132 times
- Been thanked: 1997 times
Also two catches made up the majority of his yards...so it wasn't like he was just destroying the defense all day.
The Bears didn't just release Jerry Rice.
The Bears didn't just release Jerry Rice.
- Bears Whiskey Nut
- Hall of Famer
- Posts: 11042
- Joined: Tue Aug 21, 2012 4:06 am
- Location: Oak Park, IL
- Has thanked: 79 times
- Been thanked: 518 times
We're not looking for Jerry Rice WAB. We're looking for a receiver that can run a route and catch a ball. That's it. Personally I think he was an average receiver, which is better than 80% of our current roster.wab wrote:Also two catches made up the majority of his yards...so it wasn't like he was just destroying the defense all day.
The Bears didn't just release Jerry Rice.
- wab
- Mod
- Posts: 29885
- Joined: Sun Nov 02, 2008 12:49 pm
- Has thanked: 132 times
- Been thanked: 1997 times
He's been cut how many times? I get that it's frustrating to see a player the Bears just had go out and have a nice day when the Bears are struggling to find guys to catch the ball. But they aren't throwing to WR's anyway.Bears Whiskey Nut wrote:We're not looking for Jerry Rice WAB. We're looking for a receiver that can run a route and catch a ball. That's it. Personally I think he was an average receiver, which is better than 80% of our current roster.wab wrote:Also two catches made up the majority of his yards...so it wasn't like he was just destroying the defense all day.
The Bears didn't just release Jerry Rice.
I think Wright is infinitely better than Thompson, and I don't understand why he's not been more involved.
- G08
- Hall of Famer
- Posts: 20624
- Joined: Sun Nov 02, 2008 12:34 pm
- Location: Football Hell
- Has thanked: 225 times
- Been thanked: 795 times
Loggains think he's at his best playing something like 18-25 snaps per game.wab wrote:He's been cut how many times? I get that it's frustrating to see a player the Bears just had go out and have a nice day when the Bears are struggling to find guys to catch the ball. But they aren't throwing to WR's anyway.Bears Whiskey Nut wrote:We're not looking for Jerry Rice WAB. We're looking for a receiver that can run a route and catch a ball. That's it. Personally I think he was an average receiver, which is better than 80% of our current roster.wab wrote:Also two catches made up the majority of his yards...so it wasn't like he was just destroying the defense all day.
The Bears didn't just release Jerry Rice.
I think Wright is infinitely better than Thompson, and I don't understand why he's not been more involved.
9 PLAYOFF APPEARANCES IN THE PAST 35 SEASONS
"Wallet white, phone is pink, case is clear, nails are clear, lips are pink – your girl LOVE 'em!"
"Wallet white, phone is pink, case is clear, nails are clear, lips are pink – your girl LOVE 'em!"
- HisRoyalSweetness
- Hall of Famer
- Posts: 6008
- Joined: Thu Dec 27, 2012 7:20 pm
- Has thanked: 63 times
- Been thanked: 1812 times
Even at age 55 Jerry Rice is probably still better than any of our WRs!wab wrote:Also two catches made up the majority of his yards...so it wasn't like he was just destroying the defense all day.
The Bears didn't just release Jerry Rice.
Yesterday I asked Torry Holt if he'd come out of retirement and play for the Bears. Unfortunately he just laughed.
Arise Sir Walter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXdXRP6Hi-U
- donkeykong
- Player of the Month
- Posts: 327
- Joined: Wed Aug 22, 2012 11:16 pm
Nobody said “why did the Bears release a Pro-Bowl receiver”. We currently have, apparently, nothing on the roster and what we did have wasn’t good enough for a roster spot...but is good enough for a roster spot on another team and immediately produced. I’m not expecting this production from him in a weekly basis, but come on! We also don’t have any type of deep threat, so two of those plays must have been over 25 yards then...we also don’t have anybody outside of a RB doing that either, that would also be nice production to have.wab wrote:Also two catches made up the majority of his yards...so it wasn't like he was just destroying the defense all day.
The Bears didn't just release Jerry Rice.
It just doesn’t make sense, that’s all I was saying.
We are literally talking about #4 or worse WR's that on our team have to be a #1 or #2. The idea that Thompson can perform while in the #4 spot in Buffalo shouldn't be shocking, he just couldn't handle his role here. Will Gentry or McBride do any better? Probably not, but at least its an unknown at this point whether either can develop beyond that role.
- Boris13c
- Hall of Famer
- Posts: 15969
- Joined: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:30 am
- Location: The Bear Nebula
- Has thanked: 41 times
- Been thanked: 113 times
Otis Day wrote:It was just a question of which unreliable, mediocre WR you were gonna release. Deonta must have lost the coin flip.
yes
"Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things."
George Carlin
George Carlin
We have all seen Deonte Thompson catch the occasional deep pass in a Bears uniform. I was surprised when he was cut, but when Bellamy was simultaneously restricted to special teams only. I figured someone made a decision that those guys were never going to develop into anything more so move on to new guys even if they're not as good initially. Whoever made the decision probably didn't expect Wheaton to immediately get hurt after they cut Thompson though.
- donkeykong
- Player of the Month
- Posts: 327
- Joined: Wed Aug 22, 2012 11:16 pm
For those keeping score and still wondering how a team like the Bears who “have the worst receiving Corp in football” still have no receivers but let this guy who wasn’t good enough to make the roster go...
7 receptions 81 yards and 1 TD this week. Bills top receiver last 2/3 weeks.
We sure could have used that production! I would also still like to know what the Bills saw that we couldn’t see or utilize??
7 receptions 81 yards and 1 TD this week. Bills top receiver last 2/3 weeks.
We sure could have used that production! I would also still like to know what the Bills saw that we couldn’t see or utilize??
- Atkins&Rebel
- Head Coach
- Posts: 2184
- Joined: Wed Aug 31, 2016 3:56 pm
- Has thanked: 34 times
- Been thanked: 123 times
The Bills are great at recycling Bears rejects...Heck they have Jordan Mills starting at RT for them.
I will kill you if you cut me at the knees. You will drink with me when invited and stay til I say so. We only listen to American Music. I make men nervous with just my presence. I expect an apology if you hold. I throw linemen at QB's. Believe the Lore!
- G08
- Hall of Famer
- Posts: 20624
- Joined: Sun Nov 02, 2008 12:34 pm
- Location: Football Hell
- Has thanked: 225 times
- Been thanked: 795 times
I was expecting him to do more this season once Mitch took over... fucking pissed they told him to take a hike.
9 PLAYOFF APPEARANCES IN THE PAST 35 SEASONS
"Wallet white, phone is pink, case is clear, nails are clear, lips are pink – your girl LOVE 'em!"
"Wallet white, phone is pink, case is clear, nails are clear, lips are pink – your girl LOVE 'em!"
Inman/Wright/Wheaton/McBride/Gentry (Bellamy on SPT's only)
Meh... it's not like Thompson would really make a difference there. As mentioned, it was basically a coin-flip as to who we decided to cut.
Meh... it's not like Thompson would really make a difference there. As mentioned, it was basically a coin-flip as to who we decided to cut.
- donkeykong
- Player of the Month
- Posts: 327
- Joined: Wed Aug 22, 2012 11:16 pm
Well he’s making a difference on another team with the same problem we have. Why is that?Richie wrote:Inman/Wright/Wheaton/McBride/Gentry (Bellamy on SPT's only)
Meh... it's not like Thompson would really make a difference there. As mentioned, it was basically a coin-flip as to who we decided to cut.
- ramentaschen
- Assistant Coach
- Posts: 684
- Joined: Sun Sep 16, 2012 4:29 am
- Been thanked: 7 times
Bah
It's things like this that make me question just what Loggains is doing for our offense
It's things like this that make me question just what Loggains is doing for our offense