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by spudbear
Thu Apr 25, 2024 8:56 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: The 2024 Draft
Replies: 16
Views: 187

Re: The 2024 Draft

I'm not liking that mock above. Good Bad Ugly The Good: Minny moving up for McCarthy will cost them dearly in the next few years. The Bad: All three WR's are gone before the Bears pick. The Ugly: Murphy?! No. If Turner is on the board then you have to take him or another edge that Poles has highly r...
by spudbear
Thu Apr 25, 2024 8:38 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: 'Get all of Wales on board with the Chicago Bears'
Replies: 5
Views: 114

Re: 'Get all of Wales on board with the Chicago Bears'

Both Bagent and Williams started out around the DC area, though Bagent was a little further out from DC. It will be interesting to see if the national night games (Thurs/Sun/Mon) pick up a feature on the Bears young QB's and their relationship.

The Bagent story keeps getting better and better.
by spudbear
Thu Apr 25, 2024 8:30 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: My Guy for the 2024 Draft
Replies: 52
Views: 1127

Re: My Guy for the 2024 Draft

“My guy” is Tory Taylor. My obsession with punters continues…. Well, yeah, what's not to like? "Taylor was a three-time All-American and in his final season was a unanimous first-team All-American and won the Ray Guy Award for the nation's best punter. He also holds the Big Ten Conference reco...
by spudbear
Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:51 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears v Cardinals, October 2006 on NFL Network right now
Replies: 11
Views: 308

Re: Bears v Cardinals, October 2006 on NFL Network right now

I've been pimping this game for years here, one of my favorites to rewatch. If you don't want to wait for it on the NFL channel you can get the whole game on yootoob. The last time I watched it was about two years ago when my dad visited me. We both groaned and cheered as if we were watching it for ...
by spudbear
Wed Apr 17, 2024 12:50 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: 2024 Offseason Program
Replies: 30
Views: 1039

Re: 2024 Offseason Program

I know it's tough to tell much from photos... but some things stood out. 1 - The offensive linemen look lean. Especially Darnell Wright and Larry Borom. 2 - Matt Pryor is a huge human being 3 - Gervon Dexter looks to be in phenomenal shape 4 - Jack Sanborn looks like he's put on weight 5 - Dexter a...
by spudbear
Mon Apr 15, 2024 11:51 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Different trade scenario
Replies: 78
Views: 2254

Re: Different trade scenario

If someone is available at #9 that another team is willing to pay a high price (and Poles does not sell cheap), then will that player turn out to be someone the Bears could have really used and gone on to be Pro-Bowl worthy? Poles did well to find near-elite talent with Sweat and DJ Moore, but they ...
by spudbear
Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:32 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: I think we Bears fans are traumatized
Replies: 86
Views: 3281

Re: I think we Bears fans are traumatized

The last time we had two high first round draft picks? Ummm, Butkus and Sayers? Unfortunately getting them did not result in championships as neither played QB. DIck Butkus came close to QB during his time playing Center for the Illini, but by the time he hit the NFL they didn't have players play bo...
by spudbear
Wed Apr 03, 2024 11:31 am
Forum: NFL General Discussion
Topic: Stefon Diggs traded to Houston
Replies: 12
Views: 579

Re: Stefon Diggs traded to Houston

wab wrote: Wed Apr 03, 2024 11:05 am Houston is going to be one of those trendy Super Bowl picks.
Seems like they are loading up this year to make a run rather than building for one more year. I'm curious to see if the gamble pays off, though we won't be able to see the long-term results for a few years.
by spudbear
Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:33 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread
Replies: 2307
Views: 46661

Re: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread

Shit like this makes me nervous :lol: I'd be happy if the Cinderella Bears stomps the Cinderella stepmama (Pukers) and two sisters (Vikes and Lions). Hopefully they won't be just whacking flowerheads ... https://media0.giphy.com/media/l397998l2DT0ogare/200.gif?cid=82a1493b2fmal6mexkm7nam82f16oo3fsf...
by spudbear
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:08 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread
Replies: 2307
Views: 46661

Re: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread

Let's see. Atlanta - they might address the QB spot in the draft this year, so they could be out of the running. Washington - IS addressing the QB spot at #2, so I don't see them doubling down next year. Dallas - slim chance. The front office freaking LOVE Dax, he isn't going anywhere. Baltimore - ...
by spudbear
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:59 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears/Texans to open preseason
Replies: 16
Views: 701

Re: Bears/Texans to open preseason

I'm not liking a game on Christmas day, but I suppose if it's a night game then that would be a little better. I don't like the game on Christmas as it does not allow families for the players on each team to be together. Then again, most games are on Sunday. I really don't like a Wednesday game that...
by spudbear
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:59 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: IOL thoughts
Replies: 34
Views: 1150

Re: IOL thoughts

In Poles we trust. Our of all the positional groups he should have the best handle on the future of the OL and how he wants to structure it. He took a shotgun approach his first year, getting a bunch of low round picks and finding one keeper/starter. I don't know if that will work again as for now h...
by spudbear
Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:34 am
Forum: The BFO Lounge
Topic: Free Talk // Open bar, we're not turning the lights off
Replies: 1654
Views: 41959

Re: 2024 NFL Free Agency chatter, there will be punch and pie

I think part of the fatigue we're feeling is this agonizing over the QB situation (again) at the end of the season, where many put their hopes in Fields yet we didn't know what would happen to him. Now we have to explain to our football buddies what we think about it and are still left in limbo over...
by spudbear
Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:28 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Is It Too Soon For Thoughts On Pick #9?
Replies: 603
Views: 16742

Re: Is It Too Soon For Thoughts On Pick #9?

Many here say "I want X player but if the Bears don't get it then trade down", but who is willing to dance with Poles and pay what Poles demands? The #9 pick needs to be a playmaker, and as the Bears drop down the board then their chances decrease in finding a good playmaker. Minny is two ...
by spudbear
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:25 am
Forum: NFL General Discussion
Topic: Rams DL Aaron Donald retires
Replies: 11
Views: 665

Re: Rams DL Aaron Donald retires

I can't imagine the physical punishment involved in the trenches between an OL and DL. When an OL gameplans for someone like Donald, then he's going to get plenty of suspect hits and dirty tricks. I can understand saying I've had enough, I've made enough and wanting to do something else with your li...
by spudbear
Sun Mar 17, 2024 5:44 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Justin Fields traded to Pittsburgh for conditional pick
Replies: 242
Views: 5380

Re: Justin Fields traded to Pittsburgh for conditional pick

Like Judge Ark, a little late to the party, or "viewing". Like others have said, the NFL evaluated Fields and didn't think he was worthy of gambling on him being a starter. The 5th year money scared some teams away. I had my doubts about his decision making. A QB can have all the physical ...
by spudbear
Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:47 am
Forum: The BFO Lounge
Topic: Free Talk // Open bar, we're not turning the lights off
Replies: 1654
Views: 41959

Re: 2024 NFL Free Agency chatter, there will be punch and pie

Someone needs to get ahold of IE. I need him to prop up Velus Jones so that I can feel better about the Bears not having any receivers. Coach Wannsteadt (IE): Awwwp, VJJ will be foin. He's just a young man, a late bloomer that is getting his feet planted on the field. With a new OC in Waldron he'll...
by spudbear
Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:44 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears trade 4th rd pick to Chargers for WR Keenan Allen
Replies: 298
Views: 9952

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

Tyler Scott was a 4th rd pick, and Poles will want to give him time to prove himself. I believe they still need a big-body receiver and will draft one, but it's difficult to tell which pick they'll use for it as he'll probably use a first round pick on a pass rusher DE.
by spudbear
Thu Mar 14, 2024 1:13 pm
Forum: The BFO Lounge
Topic: Free Talk // Open bar, we're not turning the lights off
Replies: 1654
Views: 41959

Re: 2024 NFL Free Agency chatter, there will be punch and pie

Wasn't familiar with Rondale Moore so I looked up his stats: 5'7" 180 lbs averaged 400 yds/season for three years. The Bears need bigger receivers so Moore probably was not on Poles' radar. That and there is already somebody else on the team catching passes named Moore.
by spudbear
Thu Mar 14, 2024 1:05 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears sign C Coleman Shelton to 1yr $3M deal
Replies: 58
Views: 1620

Re: Bears Sign Another Center: Coleman Shelton

Wasn't Nate Davis the "best" FA OG that Poles could find? It seems like this year there are less desperate FA moves to fill gaps in the roster. Yes, WR and DE are still a concern, but not to the point of "Davis desperation". Glad to see them get some more vet help at Center. Pole...
by spudbear
Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:19 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Top Remaining Players
Replies: 22
Views: 695

Re: Top Remaining Players

Arik Armstead looks interesting but I'm not sure about the baggage he'd be bringing. He signed a 5 yr $85M ($40M guaranteed) deal in 2020, though it's not clear how much SF is on the hook for any other payments as he's been designated a post June 1st release. He started out as a DE but the last two ...
by spudbear
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:41 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Our current roster view + needs
Replies: 63
Views: 1676

Re: Our current roster view + needs

Thanks Kaiser for the X clip. Didn't really care for the background music, but it was nice to see the young man Dexter working hard.
I kept hoping he wouldn't try something silly like jump out of the pool.
by spudbear
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:31 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears sign LB/ST Amen Ogbongbemiga
Replies: 21
Views: 515

Re: Bears sign LB/ST Amen Ogbongbemiga

Yeah, looks like a replacement for Cole, and I'm happy with that as I was not a Cole fan.
With Ngakoue unsigned, they needed Ogbongbemiga to replace his roster spot for announcers-tripping-over-tongue player.
by spudbear
Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:16 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Our current roster view + needs
Replies: 63
Views: 1676

Re: Our current roster view + needs

I'm a little worried about (ouch) on the WR corps. Reminds me of '22, when Poles scraped up Pettis/Pringle to fill out the WR corps. Mooney got hurt, followed by a couple of others, so that Poles got a little desperate and reached for Claypool. The Steelers were happy to let him go for a 2nd rounder...
by spudbear
Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:34 am
Forum: The BFO Lounge
Topic: Free Talk // Open bar, we're not turning the lights off
Replies: 1654
Views: 41959

Re: 2024 NFL Free Agency chatter, there will be punch and pie

Fields still being here may be one of those "keeping the devil I know" as a vet backup IF they intend to draft CW. The other vet backups give them less of a chance to win if they get in the game. And it may just be an open competition in TC, as I've been advocating. We should know more by ...
by spudbear
Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:00 am
Forum: The BFO Lounge
Topic: Free Talk // Open bar, we're not turning the lights off
Replies: 1654
Views: 41959

Re: 2024 NFL Free Agency chatter, there will be punch and pie

14 months ago the Bears and Texans were the 2 worst teams in the NFL, based solely on record. We can argue roster make-up, draft capital, etc..., but at the end of the 2022 season, each team had 3 wins. Love gifted us the #1 pick in the last week of the season winning a game they didn't need to win...
by spudbear
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:36 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears sign TE Gerald Everett to 2yr $14M deal
Replies: 79
Views: 1795

Re: Bears sign TE Gerald Everett to 2yr $14M deal

I hope (and it should) be the end of Tonyan on the Bears roster. His drop cost the Bears a W, and his matador blocking was difficult to watch. He may have generated some numbers in GB, but that was with Erin throwing him the ball. Kmet has not typically been the safety valve pick-up-a-few-yards TE a...
by spudbear
Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:26 pm
Forum: The BFO Lounge
Topic: Free Talk // Open bar, we're not turning the lights off
Replies: 1654
Views: 41959

Re: 2024 NFL Free Agency chatter, there will be punch and pie

First thing I thought when I saw the Diontae Johnson announcement - no way the Bears and Poles were going to touch him with a 20 foot pole after the Claypool fiasco. Can you imagine Diontae and his ego on the team, and then if he flamed out? Bears need some WR's but are not that desperate.
by spudbear
Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:20 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears sign S/ST Jonathan Owens to 2yr deal
Replies: 41
Views: 1202

Re: Bears sign DB Jonathan Owens

He’s married to Simone Biles! https://media1.tenor.com/m/T42cqp6YKEEAAAAC/damn-damn-damn-damn.gif She may be no Taylor Swift, let alone Queen Latifah, but at least the cameras will have something to scan in the luxury boxes besides Ginny Halas. https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/us-sports-ne...
by spudbear
Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:12 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Do you love your quarterback?
Replies: 25
Views: 838

Re: Do you love your quarterback?

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Unfortunately for Smokin' Jay he caught his helmet better than his receivers were catching his passes. To think the Bears were a sprain away from beating Erin and the Pukers to go to the promised land.