Not sure where this goes, but I thought it was funny and more than a little apropo.

https://www.wsj.com/sports/football/nfl ... _permalink

The Athletic ranked him 45th out of 150 free agents Swift might lack the power and low pad level of the backs above him here, but he has plenty of wiggle to make people miss and burst to escape tacklers in tight areas. He’s just not the finisher that some bigger-bodied guys are. He catches the ball ...

Well objectively emotional vulnerability can be a major flaw. That's not a boomer thing it's a pressure and stress thing. Not everyone needs to be General Patton, but leaders have some grit. In stoicism the modern definition of grit is shown throughout the entire concept. People need to balance the...

the only way I will ever watch television of the NFL draft ever again is if Mel Kiper has a monkey throw shit in his face, live on the air, every time he opens his ignorant arrogant mouth At least this year we can be fairly certain that when the Bears draft the network won't be on a commercial brea...

I thought good chance 1986...but Chuchole Martin slammed McMahon's head into the turf.. Got to watch '63 Championship. My uncle told me of the '40 demolishing and Championship...73-0 stomping on Washington... He also gave me his HS helmet..LEATHER ! I played with it with neighborhood kids..wish now...

Kollmann on Williams

Most of this is on personal and intangibles

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Of course the game is pretty tame now compared to when I was a lad... [video]https://youtu.be/1XALQxRQAgw?si=eMYF5Fx5kvz500V8[/video] Great description (paraphrasing) He was like a storm rolling over a Kansas farmhouse. He came from all directions and all there was to do was to tie down what you cou...

Honestly? This I dont get. I know sometimes I'm pissing in the wind here and I accept that, but "look at how well our team hurt that guy" isnt something I'll ever get my rocks off to. Sorry about that my Bear brother. Hey, @The Marshall Plan , can you rename this post to "When we meo...

There was a time that we had a coach with dignity, self respect, and even a personality. His name was Mike Ditka. Mike Ditka was a horse's ass. I think there's a lot of wires crossed about how people saw Ditka's behavior, which at the time some may have considered manly or "alpha" or some...

https://www.profootballrumors.com/2024/02/bears-seeking-historic-haul-for-first-overall-pick https://www.nfl.com/news/bears-would-need-historic-compensation-to-trade-no-1-overall-pick-in-2024-nfl-draft Not much new here, but this: Chicago would need a historic haul of draft picks and overall compens...

To be fair, aside from Fields, in the 2021 draft, his center went in the second round, one guard and his RB went in the third round. In 2022, two receivers went 10 and 11 in the first round, his LT and tight end went in the third round. So a good part of the offense he played with in 2020 went in t...

Oh no you don’t. If we’re going to blame JF1 for everything then we do the same for Caleb Williams. I'm not blaming Fields for everything. Just acknowledging that Williams was pretty much all that offense had. To be fair, aside from Fields, in the 2021 draft, his center went in the second round, on...

The Cooler King wrote: ↑Tue Feb 06, 2024 11:59 am

LacertineForest wrote: ↑Tue Feb 06, 2024 10:32 am

I thought @dave99 did a good job of putting the timestamp right where they're discussing Fields. I only watched that part of it, and it was a good discussion (although nothing we haven't all said around here, ad nauseum).

Huh, timestamp didn't seem to load for me.

About 1:23:20

Hogue Jahns and Lucus on Fields:

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Good is defined as a solid starter you can win with.

The whole thing is a bit of a slog but I think worth it.
They did one on defense too.

What has you not on board with Williams? Part of it is the Stroud Effect. I think it's unfair to assume that Williams will be able to recreate what Stroud was able to do. Part of it is the Bears history with highly drafted QBs. It's not great. Part of it is that Fields' intangibles are unquestionab...

Not sure where to post it. I am confident it will get moved into the appropriate thread.
This is an unlocked article from the WSJ
https://www.wsj.com/sports/football/kyl ... _permalink

This Crosby thing is getting a little out of hand at this point. Why would Vegas trade the guy that gave them an ultimatum to hire the head coach that they just hired. Seems like Crosby has the respect of the team if they took him that seriously. Sure, if they hired someone other than Pierce and Cr...

https://www.profootballrumors.com/2024/ ... oordinator
Kingsbury is going to the Raiders. Trade the pick for 13 and Crosby and some draft capital.
Win-Win

From a Dallas blog: In '89, Dallas had just completed Jimmy Johnson's first draft, selecting Troy Aikman with the top overall pick. When U. of Miami QB Steve Walsh declared for the supplemental draft, interest in him was high, as he had produced a stellar record in the Hurricanes' pro offense. Despi...

wab wrote: ↑Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:19 am What's the old saying, if you have two quarterbacks you don't have one...

or
Sure, luck means a lot in football. Not having a good quarterback is bad luck.
~ Don Shula

Sitting at surgeon office waiting for the needle again. Bears addiction ! I HATE NEEDLES. BEEN a pin cushion for. Years. More MRIS.. The forum helps me forget the shooting pains. I'll bet many of you guys know the drill.. I tell people I should have gotten the extended warranty. But you know after ...

That's some really good stuff. It's sort of a dessert whiskey. I usually move to scotch as my finisher, but once in a while I go sweet. Good single malt finished in rum casks. Excellent "dessert" scotch https://lovescotch.com/cdn/shop/products/Balvenie14YearOldCaribbeanCask.jpg?v=16977481...

If you look at individual stats you will always find strong arguments for or against something. There are complex connections behind almost all stats, which make it necessary to look at the overall picture. When it comes to sacks, one could argue, for example, that the WR doesn't run freely or that...

It pains me to say this but Jordan Love is playing outstanding football. He's in complete fucking control of that unit and not only is trusting what he sees, but he's throwing darts from myriad platforms and hitting his targets exactly where he wants. If Justin Fields was their QB, I don't think th...

Interesting take on Williams highlights:

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https://www.dabearsblog.com/2024/worlds ... -breakdown

RichH55 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:56 am

thefish7 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 2:35 am What about Fields for Crosby, as a trade?

We'd need to add more

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Very interesting....

Raiders’ Maxx Crosby To “Explore Trade Request” If Antonio Pierce Isn’t Named HC

https://www.profootballrumors.com/2024/ ... t-named-hc

If true, the feeling may be mutual: Poles said that certain mental traits stand out to him when evaluating candidates to be the team's quarterback. “You've got to have toughness. You've got to have mental toughness,” he said. “You've got to be able to block things out.” From the (often quirky) Huddl...

Here you go
https://www.profootballrumors.com/

Not much on the Bears though.