I'm willing to give Glennon a chance, seeing as he has been anointed our starter. The highlights posted on the Bears app look pretty impressive, but then again highlights always do. That's why they're not called lowlights. I'll grant you, he does have some skills.
What I still don't get is that he is not the program-elevating QB that Pace said he was after. You really cannot say he did that in Tampa, not if he was supplanted by McCown and then Winston. Forget that the Bucs offered him the best backup salary in the league. So where is that QB? Is it Watson at #3? Or will they pick Lattimore then? Is that QB still in college and will the Bears pick him in the 2018 draft?
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Like I said in another thread, we all need to stop listening to what Ryan Pace says in press conferences. None of it means anything. He just says stuff.britbear wrote:I'm willing to give Glennon a chance, seeing as he has been anointed our starter. The highlights posted on the Bears app look pretty impressive, but then again highlights always do. That's why they're not called lowlights. I'll grant you, he does have some skills.
What I still don't get is that he is not the program-elevating QB that Pace said he was after. You really cannot say he did that in Tampa, not if he was supplanted by McCown and then Winston. Forget that the Bucs offered him the best backup salary in the league. So where is that QB? Is it Watson at #3? Or will they pick Lattimore then? Is that QB still in college and will the Bears pick him in the 2018 draft?
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Glennon could be good! He was on a really bad team as a rookie, and really didn't play badly all things considered. I think some people are just turned off because he is kind of goofy looking. I think Bears fans could be surprised by him. He was a player scouts thought of as more of a developmental prospect.britbear wrote:I'm willing to give Glennon a chance, seeing as he has been anointed our starter. The highlights posted on the Bears app look pretty impressive, but then again highlights always do. That's why they're not called lowlights. I'll grant you, he does have some skills.
What I still don't get is that he is not the program-elevating QB that Pace said he was after. You really cannot say he did that in Tampa, not if he was supplanted by McCown and then Winston. Forget that the Bucs offered him the best backup salary in the league. So where is that QB? Is it Watson at #3? Or will they pick Lattimore then? Is that QB still in college and will the Bears pick him in the 2018 draft?
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Glennon offers the gift of potential. We don't know how much -- if at all -- he has grown in the past 2 seasons when he hasn't been playing. Maybe he's gotten better moving in the pocket, throwing on the run, etc.
I like that he's been studying the NFL game for the past 2 years and preparing like he was still a starter. We'll see how it translates. I'm not holding my breath, though.
I like that he's been studying the NFL game for the past 2 years and preparing like he was still a starter. We'll see how it translates. I'm not holding my breath, though.
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It's a bad deal for the ultimate goal of winning a championship but hopefully it puts us back in the playoff mix soon. Bar for being fucked at receiver I still think we could be ok if he's competent. 5T is now the only place where we're missing at least a replacement level player (sorry Unrein) unless Bullard gets a lot better very quickly.G08 wrote:Glennon offers the gift of potential. We don't know how much -- if at all -- he has grown in the past 2 seasons when he hasn't been playing. Maybe he's gotten better moving in the pocket, throwing on the run, etc.
I like that he's been studying the NFL game for the past 2 years and preparing like he was still a starter. We'll see how it translates. I'm not holding my breath, though.
Actually, that's assuming Fuller gets any burn, Porter is now below replacement level. We absolutely have to hit in the draft though, we're crying out for difference makers.
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We as fans don't have much to complain about with the signing of Glennon. If you look at the names of available QB's, he could offer the most up side. Pace inked him to a very bears friendly contract. I believe he enticed the deal with guaranteeing him with the starting job. This puts the pressure directly on the 9ft shoulders of Glennon to either perform or get cut. I believe the bears will draft a QB in this draft, probably Kaaya and stack the defense with early picks.
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As I see it, Mike Glennon is a much better version of Matt Barkley. There are no really good options in FA to upgrade our QB position for the long term. Glennon is a great age, does have some starting experience and should be ready to give his best effort. And indications are that he's a great person who's well liked in the locker room. Some things to like with Mike Glennon. But in the end, it's a tryout. And if he does well in year 1, he'll come back the next year and maybe we'll forge a long term relationship. If not, good luck and happy trails.
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I keep reading stuff about him that makes me want to not hate him, but I still hate him.UOK wrote:This is so depressing.
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That's harsh man! I mean... I get it, you don't like the signing. I'm not the biggest fan either. But there's every indication that he's a good guy. Breathe in... Breathe out.wab wrote:I keep reading stuff about him that makes me want to not hate him, but I still hate him.UOK wrote:This is so depressing.
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Well said.G08 wrote:Glennon offers the gift of potential. We don't know how much -- if at all -- he has grown in the past 2 seasons when he hasn't been playing. Maybe he's gotten better moving in the pocket, throwing on the run, etc.
I like that he's been studying the NFL game for the past 2 years and preparing like he was still a starter. We'll see how it translates. I'm not holding my breath, though.
I actually wanted him as a developmental guy for the bears back in 2013, but I was hoping to get him in the 4th or 5th round. Hopefully he has improved to the point where he can be a solid game manager going forward, which is better than we've had around here for awhile. That would also make his contract very reasonable.
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He starts winning, people will come around. If he wins I'll take it all back like Mouth at the bottom of the wishing well.Funkster wrote:This poor guy has no chance around here!
Until then...he's garbage.
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People are so negative. He's a good kid, and he wasn't terrible when he played. People act like he was a disaster, but as a rookie on a bad team he held his own! Then he got screwed by Lovie who doesn't exactly have a glowing track record in QB evaluation.
I personally think fans are going to be surprised by him, but I feel like there's nothing to be gained by being negative about him. At least give him a chance and maybe even support him as a fan base? At least he's not Cutler.
I personally think fans are going to be surprised by him, but I feel like there's nothing to be gained by being negative about him. At least give him a chance and maybe even support him as a fan base? At least he's not Cutler.
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I figured it would be a cigarillo or an old school pipe.RustyTrombone wrote:Mike Glennon smokes Virginia Slimsdocc wrote:May I be the first..
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Now that's the spirit! (I think.)wab wrote:He starts winning, people will come around. If he wins I'll take it all back like Mouth at the bottom of the wishing well.Funkster wrote:This poor guy has no chance around here!
Until then...he's garbage.
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Goonies connection....Love it!Mikefive wrote:Now that's the spirit! (I think.)wab wrote:He starts winning, people will come around. If he wins I'll take it all back like Mouth at the bottom of the wishing well.Funkster wrote:This poor guy has no chance around here!
Until then...he's garbage.
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I know he has a giraffe's neck, still, it's amazing that he can be so tall since he has no feet. Think back on the statues you've known. How many, once they'd thrown 30 TD passes, still had no rushing TD? How many, once they'd passed for over 4000 yards, still had less than 100 yards rushing?
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Who really cares if he had rushing TDs, he has a 2:1 TD to INT ratio. He has weapons he will get the ball to and that's all that really matters because this isn't 1932 and we aren't running the wishbone.Middleguard wrote:I know he has a giraffe's neck, still, it's amazing that he can be so tall since he has no feet. Think back on the statues you've known. How many, once they'd thrown 30 TD passes, still had no rushing TD? How many, once they'd passed for over 4000 yards, still had less than 100 yards rushing?
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Thanks.Nanky wrote:Peyton Manning only ran for over 100 yards in a year 3 times. He also had 9 years with no rushing TD.
I believe Manning threw 30 TD passes before he scored one himself, and I believe he threw for 4000 yards before he gained 100 for himself.
But here's the really weird thing about this comparison (which is unfortunately the only one anyone will ever make):
PM averaged 29.94 TDs passing per TD rushing and 3997 yards per rushing TD. So, so very creepily close.
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I do not think you are correct in dismissing mobility in today's NFL.BamaBear09 wrote:Who really cares if he had rushing TDs, he has a 2:1 TD to INT ratio. He has weapons he will get the ball to and that's all that really matters because this isn't 1932 and we aren't running the wishbone.Middleguard wrote:I know he has a giraffe's neck, still, it's amazing that he can be so tall since he has no feet. Think back on the statues you've known. How many, once they'd thrown 30 TD passes, still had no rushing TD? How many, once they'd passed for over 4000 yards, still had less than 100 yards rushing?