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by Ditka’s dictaphone
Sat Feb 15, 2025 12:33 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears roster: Where do we stand
Replies: 47
Views: 1310

Re: Bears roster: Where do we stand

Add Swayze Bozeman LB signed from Chiefs
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Thu Feb 13, 2025 4:49 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: GB game rewatch
Replies: 80
Views: 3211

Re: GB game rewatch



The Bears could have offered 9 and every pick in the next two drafts. I’m sure that would have got it done.

Would have been brilliant.

Worked for Ditka in New Orleans in the Ricky deal. Paid off big with all those Lombardi Trophies.....uhm, wait a minute..nvmd

I rarely like when the Bears ...
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Thu Feb 13, 2025 4:14 am
Forum: NFL General Discussion
Topic: Saints hire Moore …
Replies: 19
Views: 2396

Re: Saints hire Moore …

wab wrote: Wed Feb 12, 2025 9:35 pm How many offers did McCarthy get again?
Dallas gave him more than 1 offer but other than that, we don’t know officially.
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Thu Feb 13, 2025 4:14 am
Forum: NFL General Discussion
Topic: Saints hire Moore …
Replies: 19
Views: 2396

Re: Saints hire Moore …



How many offers did McCarthy get again?


According to Ditka? Only 1 less than Ben Johnson


Going to need to see your sources.

Or is this more RichH can’t use stats to defend his position so he’ll just lie and pretend they said something they didn’t.

Probably the latter. Don’t worry RichH ...
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Thu Feb 13, 2025 4:13 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: GB game rewatch
Replies: 80
Views: 3211

Re: GB game rewatch

wab wrote: Wed Feb 12, 2025 9:26 pm The Bears could have offered 9 and every pick in the next two drafts. I’m sure that would have got it done.

Would have been brilliant.
That’s crazy we would have missed out on a punter and Kiran Armegadjie
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Thu Feb 13, 2025 4:12 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: GB game rewatch
Replies: 80
Views: 3211

Re: GB game rewatch



All players are available for a trade, if you offer the right deal.


And so is my 2007 Toyota provided you want to pay what I'm asking for it so I can buy a new one.

We sent two 1st round picks to LV for Mack. Would you have paid that much for Sweat if that was DC's asking price. What would ...
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Thu Feb 13, 2025 4:10 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Running Backs - where do we go
Replies: 280
Views: 27176

Re: Running Backs - where do we go





I can’t help you with basic comprehension.

The talent is not there in the draft, you can have 100 picks but you can only pick the talent which is on offer.

OL rarely hit FA, but if it does, few guards are rated higher than your mate Teven Jenkins and few centers are rated higher than ...
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Wed Feb 12, 2025 9:23 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Build the Lines
Replies: 2327
Views: 200494

Re: Build the Lines





No I said he didn’t have any other offers..and you called that “disingenuous”.

He didn’t, unless you know different


He didn’t have other offers because he turned down interview requests.

I can’t believe we are actually having this discussion. This has to be a bit.


Thank you for ...
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Wed Feb 12, 2025 9:22 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: GB game rewatch
Replies: 80
Views: 3211

Re: GB game rewatch

RichH55 wrote: Wed Feb 12, 2025 8:51 pm
Ditka’s dictaphone wrote: Wed Feb 12, 2025 8:25 pm

So no barriers then, just in your mind.
And in reality.....but at least Alt got to prove he was good

You trade up for Evan Neal.....
Ok, is this the “reality” that the rabbit in your head has created for you?
Or are you going to define it with an actual barrier?
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Wed Feb 12, 2025 8:43 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Build the Lines
Replies: 2327
Views: 200494

Re: Build the Lines





If you’re going to call me “disingenuous” then you’re going to have to back that up. Pray tell, which other offers did he have?


He was the most sought-after candidate. Why persist in suggesting he wouldn't have had other offers if he'd turned the Bears down? There was a lot of interest in ...
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Wed Feb 12, 2025 8:25 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: GB game rewatch
Replies: 80
Views: 3211

Re: GB game rewatch





So just explain why Poles couldn’t use pick 9 and say, I don’t know, someone great like Velus Jones or Zacch Pickens to trade up for pick 5?
Or maybe pick 9 plus our next 3 years worth of R3 picks for pick 5?

What was the barrier to trading up?


I'm going to think on stuff like this the ...
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Wed Feb 12, 2025 8:23 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Running Backs - where do we go
Replies: 280
Views: 27176

Re: Running Backs - where do we go





Where we violently differ is whether we believe Poles is competent to upgrade the O line and whether the opportunity is there this offseason..

I don’t think he’s a) competent or b) afforded the opportunity to do it this offseason.

The Poles apologists will be singing the same tune next year ...
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Wed Feb 12, 2025 8:19 pm
Forum: NFL General Discussion
Topic: Saints hire Moore …
Replies: 19
Views: 2396

Re: Saints hire Moore …

RichH55 wrote: Wed Feb 12, 2025 7:47 pm
Ditka’s dictaphone wrote: Wed Feb 12, 2025 1:13 pm

Not many have a better record than him.

Unless you’re not into stats these days.
Its slightly better than Jason Garrett:)
Who has a better HC record please?
I don’t need to hear who has a worse one
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Wed Feb 12, 2025 8:08 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Build the Lines
Replies: 2327
Views: 200494

Re: Build the Lines



RichH55 makes a valid point. Why would Johnson want the Bears job over any of the others if Poles is so poor? Countering by suggesting he didn't have other options is disingenuous.…


If you’re going to call me “disingenuous” then you’re going to have to back that up. Pray tell, which other ...
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Wed Feb 12, 2025 6:51 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Build the Lines
Replies: 2327
Views: 200494

Re: Build the Lines





Caleb was top 3 sacks ever in the history of the NFL.
It’s dire


If Caleb Year 2 and on was behind that line (not counting the Pats game IIRC) the Sacks would be down a bunch from that with the Same OL. Ditto Coaching change.......and Coaching and getting the ball out better (i.e. not being ...
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Wed Feb 12, 2025 6:48 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: GB game rewatch
Replies: 80
Views: 3211

Re: GB game rewatch





Yeah but you’re assuming we don’t trade up to take the best OL on the board.
On that basis it’s misleading to suggest those were Poles options.
He had the option of trading up and picking better O line players. He chose not to.

There was nothing to stop him trading up for Joe Alt last year ...
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Wed Feb 12, 2025 6:45 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Build the Lines
Replies: 2327
Views: 200494

Re: Build the Lines





Velus Jones says “hi” and Zacch Pickens is waving


I was looking at this the other day - and this isn't some pro Velus post (Certainly not pro Pickens) .....though equating the 3 because they are 3rd Round picks....I guess? I mean Kiran they drafted for Years 2 and on hoping they are getting ...
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Wed Feb 12, 2025 6:39 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Build the Lines
Replies: 2327
Views: 200494

Re: Build the Lines





…Wow, how did that work out in the NFL?

His pass pro looked worse than mine.
Maybe it looked really good compared to a guy with no arms?


I'm actually curious what you think there.

If the situation is even 1/3 as Dire as your posts.....if Poles is even 1/3 as bad as your posts (and to be ...
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Wed Feb 12, 2025 5:28 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: GB game rewatch
Replies: 80
Views: 3211

Re: GB game rewatch


It’s not misleading. It’s what happened. Like, you can look it up and verify what happened in each draft.


Yeah but you’re assuming we don’t trade up to take the best OL on the board.
On that basis it’s misleading to suggest those were Poles options.
He had the option of trading up and picking ...
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Wed Feb 12, 2025 5:25 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Running Backs - where do we go
Replies: 280
Views: 27176

Re: Running Backs - where do we go





I don't think KC has the money to sign Smith. Possibly a sign-and-trade but those aren't too common in the NFL like in the NBA. If Smith was absolutely the best guard out there, I'd say for Poles to spend the money, no questions asked. But he's not rated among the top guys in the league as a ...
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Wed Feb 12, 2025 5:01 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: GB game rewatch
Replies: 80
Views: 3211

Re: GB game rewatch



It’s all speculation and therefore does not exonerate Poles.

All we can say for certain is his rebuilding of the roster since the tank has failed on the offensive line.
Free Agency and the draft are not the ONLY ways to acquire players.


The guys available in the draft and in FA have been ...
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Wed Feb 12, 2025 4:45 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: GB game rewatch
Replies: 80
Views: 3211

Re: GB game rewatch

All players are available for a trade, if you offer the right deal.
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Wed Feb 12, 2025 3:46 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: GB game rewatch
Replies: 80
Views: 3211

Re: GB game rewatch

It’s all speculation and therefore does not exonerate Poles.

All we can say for certain is his rebuilding of the roster since the tank has failed on the offensive line.
Free Agency and the draft are not the ONLY ways to acquire players.
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Wed Feb 12, 2025 1:13 pm
Forum: NFL General Discussion
Topic: Saints hire Moore …
Replies: 19
Views: 2396

Re: Saints hire Moore …

RichH55 wrote: Tue Feb 11, 2025 11:09 pm Mike McCarthy isn't a particularly good HC - No one is smarter about picking jobs though
Not many have a better record than him.

Unless you’re not into stats these days.
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Wed Feb 12, 2025 1:12 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Running Backs - where do we go
Replies: 280
Views: 27176

Re: Running Backs - where do we go




That said, it sounds like we’re all in violent agreement that he needs to change it up and invest more on the LOS this offseason, and I believe he will.


Where we violently differ is whether we believe Poles is competent to upgrade the O line and whether the opportunity is there this ...
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Wed Feb 12, 2025 12:39 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Build the Lines
Replies: 2327
Views: 200494

Re: Build the Lines





Velus Jones says “hi” and Zacch Pickens is waving


Super curious about what wither of those has to do with KA. Seems as though it's grasping at "3rd round picks bad" straws when all three players were drafted in different circumstances.

But I feel like you already know that.


Apart from ...
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Wed Feb 12, 2025 12:31 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Build the Lines
Replies: 2327
Views: 200494

Re: Build the Lines


It's always says it takes a few years to judge a draft class. If Amegadjie, with an actual NFL offseason, training camp and preseason, becomes a solid swing tackle then he won't have been a bad pick. If he develops into more then he will be a good pick. How about we just wait and see?


How many ...
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Wed Feb 12, 2025 12:29 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Build the Lines
Replies: 2327
Views: 200494

Re: Build the Lines



It's always says it takes a few years to judge a draft class. If Amegadjie, with an actual NFL offseason, training camp and preseason, becomes a solid swing tackle then he won't have been a bad pick. If he develops into more then he will be a good pick. How about we just wait and see?

No, we ...
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Wed Feb 12, 2025 8:10 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Build the Lines
Replies: 2327
Views: 200494

Re: Build the Lines

RichH55 wrote: Tue Feb 11, 2025 11:02 pm

And Jordan Mailata is going to be the worst! If you watched his as a Rookie it's almost like (no hyperbole) he had never played before!
So better than Armegadjie?
by Ditka’s dictaphone
Wed Feb 12, 2025 8:08 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Build the Lines
Replies: 2327
Views: 200494

Re: Build the Lines



Sounds like apologism.

Braxton has been deteriorating since injury in rookie season, his anchor is weak as piss, he always gets bull rushed - that’s not new.
Tev has been injured since before we drafted him, that’s not new.
Bates had arthritis in his shoulder and wasn’t a regular for Buffalo ...