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by Burl
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:34 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears sign DL Byron Cowart
Replies: 21
Views: 516

Re: Bears sign DL Byron Cowart

Not exactly a brave signing.
by Burl
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:33 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Is It Too Soon For Thoughts On Pick #9?
Replies: 188
Views: 3800

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

I like Kmet, but I'd still take Bowers if he was available.
by Burl
Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread
Replies: 1982
Views: 34521

Re: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread

I really hope those feeling dejection/rage at losing Fields do not project that anger into an anti- Caleb Williams vibe from day 1. I'm about 85% sure the Bears will take Williams, but a small part of me wonders if maybe it'd be better for the fans if they took Maye or something instead just to avoi...
by Burl
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:37 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Justin Fields Megathread - A story of Lovers and Haters
Replies: 6733
Views: 276931

Re: Justin Fields Megathread - A story of Lovers and Haters

Interesting that the guy that covers the Steelers was right while the YouTube video maker that declared Poles already decided to keep Fields was wrong. Hopefully, one good thing that comes out of this toxic cesspool the past couple of months have been is that Bears have gotten a lesson in the credi...
by Burl
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:20 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread
Replies: 1982
Views: 34521

Re: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread

The Bears destroyed Fields, not the fans :thumbsup: I really don't think they did. They traded a #1 overall pick for a top tier WR, had a great TE at his disposal, used their top pick after trading back on an OL. They changed the offense to suit his style. Provided a strong defense. I'm not saying ...
by Burl
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:11 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Justin Fields traded to Pittsburgh for conditional pick
Replies: 242
Views: 5124

Re: Justin Fields traded to Pittsburgh for conditional pick

Agree that the QB we take is stepping into a good spot.
You never know how a season will go with regard to injuries or other things, but on paper at least we appear to be solid.
Kudos to Poles there. This is his baby now, no question.
by Burl
Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:28 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Justin Fields traded to Pittsburgh for conditional pick
Replies: 242
Views: 5124

Re: Justin Fields traded to Pittsburgh for conditional pick

Dang. I was on record saying he was overvalued by folks who thought he’d bring a 2nd, but figured he’d get us like a 3rd or something. 6th? Yikes. I don’t really blame Poles here though because the market just is what it is. If there was a team or teams out there who thought Fields was worth a bette...
by Burl
Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:23 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread
Replies: 1982
Views: 34521

Re: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread

I think to even state any outcome is only speculation right now. And as for 3rd best prospects doesn't that describe Patrick Mahomes in his draft? The reality is that top 5 drafted QBs have only a slightly better that 50% success rate. The other 50% are like Mitch and end up as career backups or in...
by Burl
Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:48 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears trade 4th rd pick to Chargers for WR Keenan Allen
Replies: 292
Views: 5697

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

Also, I think he's not a player who you would bring on to maximize Fields, since he is more of a technician/precise route runner type WR, where you have to anticipate and throw to precise locations instead of just hope the other teams inexplicably plays man coverage and he breaks free. To be fair t...
by Burl
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Justin Fields Megathread - A story of Lovers and Haters
Replies: 6733
Views: 276931

Re: Justin Fields Megathread - A story of Lovers and Haters

Here are the three realistic possibilities for Fields' going forward: 1. The Vikings/Patriots Draft Scenario. In this situation, the Vikings trade picks 11+23+R12025 to the Patriots for pick 3. The Patriots then trade picks 11+34+180 to the Bears for 9 and Justin Fields. I think there is a chance t...
by Burl
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:27 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears trade 4th rd pick to Chargers for WR Keenan Allen
Replies: 292
Views: 5697

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

Crazy. Did not see this trade coming at all. Poles sure doesn't mind to trade off picks for established players. Anyway, I like Allen, but agree with the sentiment on being a bit concerned with his age. Also, I think he's not a player who you would bring on to maximize Fields, since he is more of a ...
by Burl
Sat Mar 02, 2024 2:30 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Justin Fields Megathread - A story of Lovers and Haters
Replies: 6733
Views: 276931

Re: Justin Fields Megathread - A story of Lovers and Haters

The Marshall Plan wrote: Sat Mar 02, 2024 1:56 pm
JF1 makes any throw required of him. There are no shortcomings in his game.
I don't really have any comment on this, I just want to make this quote is archived.
by Burl
Fri Mar 01, 2024 1:19 pm
Forum: The BFO Lounge
Topic: Free Talk // Open bar, we're not turning the lights off
Replies: 1644
Views: 36072

Re: Some Free Agent ideas, your thoughts?

Who is the best interior DT available? That's the missing piece from Flus' defense. Sure a second pass rusher would be nice, but we really need someone to cause problems in the middle. Our rookies have shown promise, but I really think we need to double down with a vet inside. Wish we could get Simm...
by Burl
Fri Mar 01, 2024 1:14 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...

Are you saying CW is the Monkey Paw? No, but his father/agent/promoter may be. Even the Trib had a column dealing with this part of the CW equation today. As I've said all along I have no doubts about CW skills as a QB. He's earned the right to be seen as the top QB in this draft. But his skill set...
by Burl
Fri Mar 01, 2024 1:00 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread
Replies: 1982
Views: 34521

Re: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread

G08 wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:54 pm
Z Bear wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:35 am


Good stuff!!
I thought he was impressive.
He's certainly confident.
"I don't compare myself to other players. I tend to like to make history or re-write history"

Jesus dude.
by Burl
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:36 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread
Replies: 1982
Views: 34521

Re: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread

Part of me really wants the Bears to have a QB that other teams/fans loathe the way we loathed Rodgers and Favre for all those years. The thought of that makes me want to have a cigarette and I don’t smoke. Williams comes here. Produces. Drives around in a tye dye colored Lamborghini with a few wom...
by Burl
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:25 pm
Forum: The BFO Lounge
Topic: Burl's Alt Country/Bluegrass Rock Thread
Replies: 43
Views: 7450

Re: Burl's Alt Country/Bluegrass Rock Thread

This is badass.
by Burl
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Justin Fields Megathread - A story of Lovers and Haters
Replies: 6733
Views: 276931

Re: Justin Fields Megathread - A story of Lovers and Haters

Maybe said teams see the weakness that the Bears have seen and are not willing to ante up much. I mean a team is wanting to trade their QB because he has not measured up to that teams standards. It is not like the Bears are trading a Stafford, Brady, Jackson or someone that is top shelf. When a tea...
by Burl
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:16 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread
Replies: 1982
Views: 34521

Re: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread

Are we drafting a ready-made villain? I kind of liked our last villain QB Jay.
by Burl
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:12 pm
Forum: The BFO Lounge
Topic: Burl's Alt Country/Bluegrass Rock Thread
Replies: 43
Views: 7450

Re: Burl's Alt Country/Bluegrass Rock Thread

I got nothing against artists like Miley Cyrus or Taylor Swift or whatever, but just makes me wonder how talent like this gets overlooked. Amazing cover.

by Burl
Tue Feb 27, 2024 2:55 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread
Replies: 1982
Views: 34521

Re: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread

Stafford put up elite numbers, and he’s also ranked high, maybe #1 in most career come from behind wins, so it’s not like he hasn’t been a clutch performer. But I admit something is missing there for him to be truly considered elite, although he’s got the same number of SB wins as Rodgers in the end.
by Burl
Tue Feb 27, 2024 2:52 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Fields Nets Poles What?
Replies: 26
Views: 778

Re: Fields Nets Poles What?

I think it’ll be like a 3 and a 5 but could be wrong.
by Burl
Mon Feb 19, 2024 7:38 pm
Forum: The BFO Lounge
Topic: The Hunting & Fishing Thread
Replies: 207
Views: 125312

Re: The Hunting & Fishing Thread

We got a break in the schedule and some decent weather today. I was trying to talk my older son into getting after some walleye, but he said he wanted to finally catch a musky so I acquiesced.  Good thing I did because about 15 minutes in, he lays into one. My net is a little small for this business...
by Burl
Fri Feb 16, 2024 2:53 pm
Forum: NFL General Discussion
Topic: Jalen Carter Drama
Replies: 18
Views: 940

Re: Jalen Carter Drama

Might be nice to have a DT with a little killer instinct though.
by Burl
Fri Feb 16, 2024 2:48 pm
Forum: The BFO Lounge
Topic: DRs, Medicine and Insurance
Replies: 15
Views: 1147

Re: DRs, Medicine and Insurance

Our medical system is incredibly frustrating. Sorry to hear of your troubles and just being in pain makes everything miserable so I hope you get what you need. I'll offer the following just as informational, as my wife is a DPT and a good friend of mine is an Ortho surgeon and here's what I've taken...
by Burl
Fri Feb 16, 2024 2:24 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: HYPOTHETICAL: We don't have pick 1.1
Replies: 40
Views: 1421

Re: HYPOTHETICAL: We don't have pick 1.1

Good thought exercise. I think if we did not have the #1, or say #2 pick, I'd be on board with keeping Fields and building around him. The next tier of QBs have enough questions around them that at least you've got a known quantity in Fields that you could upgrade around instead of spending a pick o...
by Burl
Wed Feb 14, 2024 1:36 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Update: JJ McCarthy's stock on the rise
Replies: 20
Views: 756

Re: JJ McCarthy pushing the top 3 QBs?

No question he's a clutch performer and all that, but man, I'm just not sure the production is there to make a real thorough evaluation.
I could see a 2nd rounder.
by Burl
Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:44 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Eddie Jackson: Return on a smaller contract?
Replies: 55
Views: 2265

Re: Eddie Jackson: Return on a smaller contract?

Also think Eddie still brings solid play at this stage. He got knocked a lot earlier in the season because our DL was doing nothing and it always looked like he was coming in late after big gains to make tackles as if he was out of position or something, but that's ultimately what the position is th...
by Burl
Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:38 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Update: Bears hire Eric Washington as new DC
Replies: 90
Views: 4577

Re: Defensive Coordinator Discussion/News

Yeah, not super excited here, but whatever as Flus is really the DC.
by Burl
Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:25 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Since 2021 79 sacks come from Justin Fields holding the ball over 4 seconds
Replies: 169
Views: 5745

Re: Since 2021 79 sacks come from Justin Fields holding the ball over 4 seconds

None of the individual stats that Fields puts up can be used to evaluate his play. And QB Win/Loss record is also a stupid QB stat. Except in this thread where "Played winning football the second half of the season" is now the most important way to evaluate. Can't wait until this is done a...