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by Grizzled
Sun Dec 08, 2024 4:03 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears Coaching Search - 2025
Replies: 179
Views: 2467

Re: Bears Coaching Search - 2025

A list of all coaches hired since 2000 when their team fired the previous coach during the season. Results for even reachin the playoffs were poor for getting to the playoffs, (not necessarily the first year but during their coaching regime). Only one coach did so. Since then, however, 10 of 27 coac...
by Grizzled
Sun Dec 08, 2024 3:59 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears Coaching Search - 2025
Replies: 179
Views: 2467

Re: Bears Coaching Search - 2025

John Fox (2002) to his players after being hired to coach the 1-15 Panthers: "You were 1-15 and they fired all the coaches. None of those coaches played. None of them dressed on Sunday. A lot of the reasons you were 1-15 are sitting in this room and it's my job to weed you out." Da' Coach ...
by Grizzled
Sat Dec 07, 2024 5:52 pm
Forum: The War Room
Topic: 2025 Draft Sims
Replies: 35
Views: 4541

Re: 2025 Draft Sims

A bit of trading, nothing major: 11. Mason Graham, DT, Michigan 40. Donovan Jackson, OG, Ohio State 52. Tate Rutledge, OG, Georgia 73. Jared Wilson, OC, Georgia (maybe a bit high but they need a developmental center) 84. Rod Moore, S, Michigan 148. Jadyn Ott, RB, California 225. Gavin Bartholomew, T...
by Grizzled
Sat Dec 07, 2024 5:48 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears Coaching Search - 2025
Replies: 179
Views: 2467

Re: Bears Coaching Search - 2025

Carroll's shelf life wore out eventually in Seattle. I'm sure he can still coach and he's a leader of men but the team was never the same after the last second Super Bowl loss to NE and his decision to pass instead of have Lynch run in the go-ahead TD. Plus the defensive players were miffed at the ...
by Grizzled
Sat Dec 07, 2024 5:36 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears Coaching Search - 2025
Replies: 179
Views: 2467

Re: Bears Coaching Search - 2025

And Bengals fans fucking hate Zach Taylor, so I'm sure they'd be happy if we took him off their hands. His situational acumen is Eberflusian. Eberflusian, Nagy-esque, Trestman-like.. we're building up quite the lexicon of new football terms. In the past 60 some years I've been a fan, the litany of ...
by Grizzled
Sat Dec 07, 2024 5:34 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears Coaching Search - 2025
Replies: 179
Views: 2467

Re: Bears Coaching Search - 2025

Carroll's shelf life wore out eventually in Seattle. I'm sure he can still coach and he's a leader of men but the team was never the same after the last second Super Bowl loss to NE and his decision to pass instead of have Lynch run in the go-ahead TD. Plus the defensive players were miffed at the f...
by Grizzled
Sat Dec 07, 2024 5:26 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears have fired Matt Eberflus
Replies: 1584
Views: 29389

Re: Bears have fired Matt Eberflus

$799 an hour is just a tick more than I pay my attorney lol Hopefully you're not paying your attorney for sleeping and hanging around in his boxers eating Cheetos, though. Many years ago a bunch of us went to the state capitol for an administrative hearing before a regulatory agency judge. That nig...
by Grizzled
Sat Dec 07, 2024 12:51 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: McNeil: Warren quashed Harbaugh job
Replies: 53
Views: 600

Re: McNeil: Warren quashed Harbaugh job

Warren and Harbaugh clashed when Warren was commish of the Big 10. Warren wanted to cancel the football season during Covid but coaches including Harbaugh talked him out of that. Harbaugh is notorious for wanting "his" GM in place. It's very possible that Warren knew this and told whomever...
by Grizzled
Sat Dec 07, 2024 12:41 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Speechless at this Rumor
Replies: 29
Views: 510

Re: Speechless at this Rumor

Just an idea here, but Bezos should then also buy the Bulls and he can build a basketball stadium on the AH site. Bulls and Bears sports mecca (with shopping, hotels, bars, restaurants, and a Chicago sports museum) would really be something. Why stop there? Have him buy the Blackhawks too. All thre...
by Grizzled
Sat Dec 07, 2024 12:39 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears have fired Matt Eberflus
Replies: 1584
Views: 29389

Re: Bears have fired Matt Eberflus

The Bears owe Flus $20,000 per day for the next 2 years. This equates to $13.32 per minute, $799 per hour, $134,615 per week, and $583,333 per month.
by Grizzled
Sat Dec 07, 2024 6:49 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Thomas Brown: Interim Head Coach
Replies: 448
Views: 11185

Re: Thomas Brown: Interim Head Coach

Brown really encompasses the HITS philosophy as in football is a violent game and being physical at every position is going to be emphasized. Except for QB where he wants a guy who is mentally tough: https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2024/12/06/bears-interim-coach-thomas-brown-team-embrace-violent-...
by Grizzled
Fri Dec 06, 2024 3:44 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Keenan Allen Canundry
Replies: 16
Views: 225

Re: Keenan Allen Canundry

I'm in the 'let him walk' camp. Draft another WR and actually give him a chance (don't think they've done Scott right).
by Grizzled
Fri Dec 06, 2024 1:29 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Speechless at this Rumor
Replies: 29
Views: 510

Re: Speechless at this Rumor

Here's the latest odds for owners if the McCaskeys sell: https://www.sportsmockery.com/chicago-bears/shocking-report-indicates-tech-billionaire-is-favorite-to-own-chicago-bears/ Musk and Ellison are true a*holes. Ballmer is a good guy and won't stint with the $ as needed but he owns the NBA Clippers...
by Grizzled
Fri Dec 06, 2024 1:25 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears Coaching Search - 2025
Replies: 179
Views: 2467

Re: Bears Coaching Search - 2025

Kevin Stefanski was in the Minnesota organization from 2006 through 2019 along with Warren. Will this familiarity and being an already established coach make him attractive to the Bears? He's been dealt pretty shitty QBs at Cleveland and seems to know offenses. Vrabel is on Cleveland's staff as a co...
by Grizzled
Thu Dec 05, 2024 6:00 pm
Forum: NFL General Discussion
Topic: Walter Payton Man of the Year Award Winners
Replies: 0
Views: 37

Walter Payton Man of the Year Award Winners

The award has been given out since 1970. Walter himself won it in 1977 and several other Bears have been recipients. It was renamed in Walter's honor after his passing in 1999 and recognizes contributions both on and off the field: https://www.si.com/nfl/full-list-of-every-walter-payton-man-of-the-y...
by Grizzled
Thu Dec 05, 2024 11:46 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Ryan Poles question
Replies: 91
Views: 2152

Re: Ryan Poles question

They brought Warren on because of his work in getting the new stadium built in Minny. The stadium location seems to be a rudderless ship, veering from site to site. Decide on AH or the Michael Reese site already, get everything lined up, and put shovels in the ground this summer.
by Grizzled
Thu Dec 05, 2024 11:41 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears Coaching Search - 2025
Replies: 179
Views: 2467

Re: Bears Coaching Search - 2025

A look at teams that are likely or definitely going to change head coaches in 2025: https://www.yahoo.com/sports/qb-room-ranking-expected-nfl-head-coach-openings-strictly-by-qb-situation-cowboys-and-jaguars-are-dropping-190540743.html While Caleb is mightily attractive, Bears ownership has to be a ...
by Grizzled
Thu Dec 05, 2024 8:42 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Tyrique Stevenson faces the music after inexcusable failure
Replies: 97
Views: 3508

Re: Christmas idea??? (This is brutal)

Ouch! Do they enjoy tormenting you?
by Grizzled
Thu Dec 05, 2024 7:12 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Ryan Poles question
Replies: 91
Views: 2152

Re: Ryan Poles question

Of course we're laser focused on the Bears. We listen for the slightest rumor. We rip them for continuing clown-level ownership. But they're far from the only franchise with less than desired results over the years. The Lions, Browns, Jags, and others have never even been to a Super Bowl. Other team...
by Grizzled
Thu Dec 05, 2024 7:03 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears Coaching Search - 2025
Replies: 179
Views: 2467

Re: Bears Coaching Search - 2025

A look at teams that are likely or definitely going to change head coaches in 2025: https://www.yahoo.com/sports/qb-room-ranking-expected-nfl-head-coach-openings-strictly-by-qb-situation-cowboys-and-jaguars-are-dropping-190540743.html While Caleb is mightily attractive, Bears ownership has to be a m...
by Grizzled
Thu Dec 05, 2024 7:00 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Build the Lines
Replies: 1424
Views: 67734

Re: Build the Lines

Some 2025 free agents for OL: OT: Cam Robinson, Garrett Bolles, Ronnie Staley. OG: Trey Smith, James Daniels (only 27 years old), Will Hernandez, Nate Herbig OC: Ryan Kelley, Coleman Shelton, Nick Harris. The pickings are lean. I don't think the Bears will look at OL and OC in free agency, the picki...
by Grizzled
Wed Dec 04, 2024 8:10 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Build the Lines
Replies: 1424
Views: 67734

Re: Build the Lines

It's not until you get to the 13th through 19th highest paid guards are you in the $10 to $14M annual range. I could see Tev as one of those guys. Either shoot the works on one of the premium free agents at that position or draft one with one of the 2nd round picks for a RG. If the Bears end up in a...
by Grizzled
Wed Dec 04, 2024 7:59 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears Coaching Search - 2025
Replies: 179
Views: 2467

Re: Bears Coaching Search - 2025

Something to consider... Funny sample I reckon. How many of those were genuine contenders rather than seat warmers. And as for wins, how many of those situations were burned out rosters contributing to the previous coach getting fired. I said at the start of the season we might have the best roster...
by Grizzled
Wed Dec 04, 2024 2:07 pm
Forum: NFL General Discussion
Topic: What is with all this flag planting crap?
Replies: 11
Views: 311

Re: What is with all this flag planting crap?

I know pro NBA players, even LeBron, love trash talking and say it's what they grew up with. I find it offensive as I do the flag planting (I'm with you on flags, DP) , logo stomping, etc. What ever happened to good 'ol mascot stealing before the big game? That's about as common now as panty raids.
by Grizzled
Tue Dec 03, 2024 11:15 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Week 14 // Bears (4-8) @ 49ers (5-7)
Replies: 148
Views: 1668

Re: Week 14 // Bears (4-8) @ 49ers (5-7)

49ers: 26
Bears: 23
by Grizzled
Mon Dec 02, 2024 8:40 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears have fired Matt Eberflus
Replies: 1584
Views: 29389

Re: Bears have fired Matt Eberflus

Not sure how accurate this is but one blogger is reporting that the Bears are willing to forego their usual characteristics for a HC and go for a guy who is a proven winner: https://www.sportsmockery.com/chicago-bears/new-info-on-chicago-bears-coaching-search-reveals-an-unexpected-shift/ So maybe th...
by Grizzled
Mon Dec 02, 2024 8:36 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears Coaching Search - 2025
Replies: 179
Views: 2467

Re: What about trading for Kyle Shanahan?

I would never trade for a HC. Costs way to much draft capitol. Bears need all their draft picks to rebuild the O-Line and D-Lines. Also, even if Shannahan was let go this cycle, I am not sure I am on his bandwagon. His flop in the Superbowl as OC of the Falcons, he already had a deal with the 49's,...
by Grizzled
Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:13 am
Forum: The War Room
Topic: Ryan Day Flops Again
Replies: 16
Views: 371

Ryan Day Flops Again

For the 4th consecutive year, Michigan has beaten Ohio State. Making it especially bad this year is that the loss keeps the Buckeyes out of the Big 10 title game, they'll be in the college playoffs but have to play a first round game, no bye. Also, Michigan wasn't exactly a powerhouse this year, bei...
by Grizzled
Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:09 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: What would we think if …
Replies: 22
Views: 580

Re: What would we think if …

Poles was told he could interview the 3 candidates already identified as desireable by the Bears or he could interview anyone else he was interested in. He reportedly wanted to fire Flus several weeks ago but was not allowed to at that time. With these actions, he's saved his job for now. If he had ...
by Grizzled
Sat Nov 30, 2024 6:56 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears have fired Matt Eberflus
Replies: 1584
Views: 29389

Re: Bears have fired Matt Eberflus

My Coach O Meter is currently pointing somewhere in between Belichick and Vrabel, with hopes that Brown sticks around as OC for continuity sake. Not worried about our defense if Belichick is here, one of the greatest defensive minds ever I'd expect a net improvement. Warren is supposedly interested...