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by VA_Mountain_Bear
Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:59 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: BEARS level irony
Replies: 3
Views: 132

BEARS level irony

Mods I didn't know what thread to drop this in, so if there is a better one please move it.

I just hit me there is a level of irony for our fan base which I think perhaps only this team could have.

Justin Fields has now replaced Mitch Trubisky twice.
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:36 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: 2024 BFO Draft Contest
Replies: 54
Views: 1354

Re: 2024 BFO Draft Contest

First Pick: Choice 1: Caleb Williams Choice 2: Drake Maye Choice 3: JJ McCarthy Second Pick: Choice 1: Dallas Turner Choice 2: Rome Odunze Choice 3: Jackson Powers-Johnson (Poles gets hungry for a 2nd and trades down with Pitt, and decieds to also ensure he has premium Oline and depth ) Third Pick: ...
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:59 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Justin Fields traded to Pittsburgh for conditional pick
Replies: 242
Views: 5123

Re: Justin Fields traded to Pittsburgh for conditional pick

Playoffs... it's a long time from now to then. Yes on paper there is a lot to like about this roster. 2 key injuries and that paper tiger isnt so scarey. Especially with a rookie QB. William's could be the next great QB, but even the greatest have a learning curve. Poles has done an admirable job. ...
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:15 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Justin Fields traded to Pittsburgh for conditional pick
Replies: 242
Views: 5123

Re: Justin Fields traded to Pittsburgh for conditional pick

Mixed feelings. I've been solidly in the draft Williams camp since week 16, but I've also felt a huge sadness saying goodbye to Fields. I was jumping up and down with joy when we traded up for him, and up to him he was the most talented/high potential QB we've drafted in my lifetime. I feel bad beca...
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears trade 4th rd pick to Chargers for WR Keenan Allen
Replies: 292
Views: 5669

Re: Bears trade 4th rd pick to Chargers for WR Keenan Allen

To be fair, view this situation through the lens of somebody who - has routinely viewed and played football through the lens of high school/collegiate levels - grew up in times when the NFL was much less QB-driven and not nearly as valuable I think there's a lot of logical, if not old-fashioned pos...
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:32 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears trade 4th rd pick to Chargers for WR Keenan Allen
Replies: 292
Views: 5669

Re: Bears trade 4th rd pick to Chargers for WR Keenan Allen

On sleeping on it I like this trade even more in the light of day. Kennan should have a good 3 seasons left in him, so I expect an extension is coming. The Williams - Fields debate doesn't matter in this regards as it will help either QB (or both if we draft CW and retain JF). Keenan is one of the b...
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:56 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears trade 4th rd pick to Chargers for WR Keenan Allen
Replies: 292
Views: 5669

Re: Bears trade 4th rd pick to Chargers for WR Keenan Allen

Are ya'll kidding with this pessimism? Sure he's 32. Has he yet shown signs of slowing down? No. He doesn't have to be the #1 now. We have the best WR combo in our division now. This is going to be hard to defend with Swift and our 2 TEs. An extension is coming. It frees us to fix the Edge with Turn...
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:50 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears trade 4th rd pick to Chargers for WR Keenan Allen
Replies: 292
Views: 5669

Re: Bears trade 4th rd pick to Chargers for WR Keenan Allen

I'm stunned. SInce it was begining to look increasingly like neither Nabors or Odunze will be there at 9, it's a brilliant move. SInce his contract expires this year I imagine we are working on an extension. If there is any truth to the possibility Williams might to something to force a trade, this ...
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Wed Feb 14, 2024 3:08 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Sounds like Kevin Warren favors a trade back...
Replies: 101
Views: 4205

Re: Sounds like Kevin Warren favors a trade back...

I hope it's misdirection because I honestly think we should draft Williams and move on from Fields, or draft Williams and keep Fields for a year to let WIlliams develop. I am a Fields fan, got his Jersey, rookie jersey patch card, I've rooted hard for him. The trouble is he hasn't shown enough growt...
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:40 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: WK 18 // Bears (7-9) @ Packers (8-8)
Replies: 366
Views: 13727

Re: WK 18 // Bears (7-9) @ Packers (8-8)

Does anyone have any idea of who would pick first in the draft between our natural pick and the Pack if we win?
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:13 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: WK 18 // Bears (7-9) @ Packers (8-8)
Replies: 366
Views: 13727

Re: WK 18 // Bears (7-9) @ Packers (8-8)

My neighbor is a Pack fan who has eerily been right about 85% of the games he's predicted the outcome to me this year. He just told me tonight the Bears are going to win. He said the Pack is being cocky, and the Bears D and Fields are catching fire together. Who am I to quarrel?
Bears: 34
Packers: 23
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Sun Dec 31, 2023 10:58 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Rapaport: Expect Bears to retain Eberflus as head coach in 2024
Replies: 73
Views: 2885

Re: Rapaport: Expect Bears to retain Eberflus as head coach in 2024

This is exactly how to look at it and where I've landed. Next year should be Fields under center. We can reset the two 1st round picks for the ammo we need if he fails. It answers the questions about him and the staff so that if it does fail its Fields taking the beating and not the new QB. And, mo...
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Wed Dec 20, 2023 12:03 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: WK 16 // Bears (5-9) vs. Cardinals (3-11)
Replies: 228
Views: 11572

Re: WK 16 // Bears (5-9) vs. Cardinals (3-11)

wab wrote: Tue Dec 19, 2023 2:31 pm Bears win, because now that the playoffs are out, it’s about the time that the draft order matters.

Bears 31
Cardinals 18
You rather captured my sentiment in a season that feels like it's being ruled by Murphy's Law.
Bears: 34
Cards: 24
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Mon Dec 18, 2023 9:26 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: WK 15 // Bears (5-8) @ Browns (8-5)
Replies: 390
Views: 16305

Re: WK 15 // Bears (5-8) @ Browns (8-5)

Sooo damn dissapointing. The D plays well enough to win until it collapses in the 4th. Fields makes throws which could have won and knaves drop them, but at the same time through the game he also still doesn't see guys who are open. He might be the most talented QB we've ever had, but I fear his pro...
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Tue Nov 28, 2023 4:16 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: WK 12 // Bears (3-8) @ Vikings (6-5)
Replies: 398
Views: 13975

Re: WK 12 // Bears (3-8) @ Vikings (6-5)

I really don't know how to process and feel about lasts nights game, I've never not felt celebratory after a win. As everyone above has said, it might have been an historically shitty win. It certainly wasn't one that i could feel good about except for some of the defensive performances. Also, when ...
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Wed Nov 22, 2023 10:23 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: WK 12 // Bears (3-8) @ Vikings (6-5)
Replies: 398
Views: 13975

Re: WK 12 // Bears (3-8) @ Vikings (6-5)

I am going to go against the grain here and say the Bears will win this one for the following reasons. 1. This game is meaningless in regards to this season. 2. Losing this game holds more long term value to the team than winning it by getting an elite-top player in the draft. 3. Murphey's Law gets ...
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Sun Nov 19, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: WK 11 // Bears (3-7) @ Lions (7-2)
Replies: 223
Views: 8932

Re: WK 11 // Bears (3-7) @ Lions (7-2)

Eberflus....... Getsy....... It makes no sense all the decisions in the 4th quarter. And it really seemed they were both calling GOOD games in the 1st half. I mean WTF happened? The conservative switch to give it away!!! How was Montez Sweat out on the final series? I mean does it make sense that th...
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:20 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: WK 11 // Bears (3-7) @ Lions (7-2)
Replies: 223
Views: 8932

Re: WK 11 // Bears (3-7) @ Lions (7-2)

Monty has a head full of revenge and the Lions are roaring this year. Don't scoff at the Goff. I expect Fields to start and make it feel more competative than it is.

Bears: 23
Lions: 30
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Mon Nov 13, 2023 1:27 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Patriots lose again - in running for 1st pick
Replies: 38
Views: 1500

Re: Patriots lose again - in running for 1st pick

MHJ is a must for me. No brainer. Him and DJM would be an amazing WR combo. Just get a C who is legit, and we can roll next year. I know it could be amazing to trade that pick if we have the #1-2 again, but if not trading it is the only way to get MHJ, then hold is and use it.
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Thu Nov 09, 2023 11:59 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: WK 10 // Bears (2-7) vs Panthers (1-7)
Replies: 180
Views: 9833

Re: WK 10 // Bears (2-7) vs Panthers (1-7)

No W has ever felt more like an L to me. I feel happy because we kept getting the #1 pick still in play, that's what we won.
Flus and staff are the worst coaching duo of my life.

It is maing me laugh that we got Moore and whatever we get for their pick in this draft for Young.
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Thu Nov 09, 2023 7:57 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: WK 10 // Bears (2-7) vs Panthers (1-7)
Replies: 180
Views: 9833

Re: WK 10 // Bears (2-7) vs Panthers (1-7)

Revision as Fields isn't playing, which really sucks since this is a MUST WIN game to keep Carolina at 1 win for the draft. Bagent rebounds a little because the Panthers D injuries give him .5 sec longer in the pocket and WRs get open. Moore still goes off on his old team with fantastic YAC. Bears: ...
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Wed Nov 08, 2023 8:29 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: WK 10 // Bears (2-7) vs Panthers (1-7)
Replies: 180
Views: 9833

Re: WK 10 // Bears (2-7) vs Panthers (1-7)

I've got a feeling this one will look uuuuugly. Fields makes some good plays and some picks with his throwing off a bit from the thumb, but gets us ahead enough to win. D.J. Moore comes up big against his old team, and them missing Burns makes our line look decent.

Bears 24
Panthers 17
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Mon Nov 06, 2023 11:08 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: WK 9 // Bears (2-6) @ Saints (4-4)
Replies: 158
Views: 7924

Re: WK 9 // Bears (2-6) @ Saints (4-4)

Begent doesn't deserve either the nod over Justin or the ruthless cirticism. He was a rookie in his 3rd game and looked exactly like what he is, a developmental backup prospect. I think he showed some good things which can be worked with and developed by a competant staff. He missed some timing thro...
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Sat Nov 04, 2023 2:02 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Update: Bears and Sweat reach extension agreement
Replies: 424
Views: 27270

Re: Update: Bears and Sweat reach extension agreement

Good signing. Now I feel fine about the use of the pick.
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Fri Nov 03, 2023 4:08 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Darnell Wright: Highest Graded Rookie OL
Replies: 20
Views: 1292

Re: Darnell Wright: Highest Graded Rookie OL

Poles hit it out of the park with this pick.
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:27 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: WK 9 // Bears (2-6) @ Saints (4-4)
Replies: 158
Views: 7924

Re: WK 9 // Bears (2-6) @ Saints (4-4)

Rusty Trombagent wrote: Tue Oct 31, 2023 8:25 am Bears got this easy, as Bagent throws for 3TD's and runs another 2 in.

Bears 38
Saints 10
;) :-P

[urlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAIgWK2lDOo][/url]

I could see this one going either way, but to keep hope alive I will say Saints: 23 Bears: 24
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Wed Nov 01, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Update: Bears and Sweat reach extension agreement
Replies: 424
Views: 27270

Re: Bears acquire Montez Sweat for a 2024 2nd

What makes you say so? With that record and the way the team is so unprepared every week he can’t stay. I think trading for a DE may take a 3-4 scheme off the table for next year, but it doesn’t necessarily save Eberflus. Just a feeling more than anything. I think Getsy gets sacrificed and Eberflus...
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Tue Oct 31, 2023 2:01 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Update: Bears and Sweat reach extension agreement
Replies: 424
Views: 27270

Re: Bears acquire Montez Sweat for a 2024 2nd

I am on the fence with this trade. I don't like the pick we gave, especially if Young does go for a conditional 3rd. Sweat is good, he definitly is better than what we have, but he is short of elite. Then as many have noted this draft sucks for edge, so I couldn't advocae waiting 2 years to get some...
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Tue Oct 31, 2023 8:13 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Update: Jaylon Johnson not traded
Replies: 241
Views: 21364

Re: Update: Jaylon Johnson requests trade from Bears

I do hope he stays. We have cap space, he is very good, and it just going to leave another hole to fill for which the pcik we get for him won't likely adaquately cover. As some others have said, we have to reqard some of our home grown picks eventually.
by VA_Mountain_Bear
Sun Oct 29, 2023 10:47 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: WK 8 // Bears (2-5) @ Chargers (2-4)
Replies: 213
Views: 10145

Re: WK 8 // Bears (2-5) @ Chargers (2-4)

No learning from Getsy to carry over to this game from the last. Where was the 2TE power running game? Why force feed johnson and Evans when Forman is who they SHOULD be feeding? Call runs to expect Cmet to block Bosa? When has he ever shown he tough like that? Where was the focus on getting Moore i...