Days until first game - jersey #s

[Otis Day]

One of the most talked about holdouts in the day, Todd Bell screwed himself out of a Super Bowl. A hitter that was making a name for himself, then the 85-86 season rolled around.

Go to about the 46 second mark.

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[Boris13c]

I thought Muster was going to be a true star, but he never really took that next big step IMO

[G08]

I thought Muster was going to be a true star, but he never really took that next big step IMO

I liked him quite a bit when I was a young warthog.

[Otis Day]

Roosevelt "Rosey" Taylor, safety out of Grambling. Played for the Bears from 1961-69. Helped lead the Bears to the NFL Championship in 1963. He led the NFL in interceptions that year with 9. 2x Pro Bowl player while in Chicago.




Virgil Livers, ole one ball, arrived in Chicago in 1975 along with Walter Payton. He played 68 games, starting 60 as a CB. Finished his career with 12 ints.

[UOK]

Ricky Manning Jr. was a vital acquisition of the 2006 Bears NFC champion team. Big playmaker, great depth.

[G08]

Ricky Manning Jr. was a vital acquisition of the 2006 Bears NFC champion team. Big playmaker, great depth.

Also World Renowned Nerd Slapper.

[BlueAndOrangeDog]

Marion the Librarian, infamous for his out of bounds awareness.

[Otis Day]

Vestee Jackson anyone?

[Otis Day]

[UOK]

One of the best corners/special teams aces of the modern era, Jerry Azumah!

[G08]

I can't believe ya'll!!

[UOK]

To be fair, nobody mentioned Jordan Howard yesterday. I kind of also look at this list as an opportunity to point out lesser-known guys who had these digits.

[Otis Day]

Exactly.

[The Marshall Plan]

[Otis Day]

Stayin in the same lane, dimunitive RBs:

[docc]

He should be remembered..sad ending for a great player

[Otis Day]

DD was a stud. Loved that guy from ND on.

[Otis Day]

Cecil Turner, 1968-73, FL/PR/KR. He went to the Pro Bowl in 1970 as a KR after have 4 return TDs. This is still an NFL record. Those would be the only return TDs he would have for his career. Hester had 5 in his career.

[Otis Day]

The first #20 I remember, Joe Taylor. DB for the Bears from 67-74. Recorded 15 ints for the Bears. He was originally drafted by the Giants in the 15th rd in 67. He died in 2001 at the age of 61.

[Otis Day]

Gary Huff, one of the many awful QBs to play for the Bears. He started 22 games for the Bears from 73-76. He compiled a 5-17 record. He threw 34 ints and only 12 TDs He was the 33rd overall pick by the Bears in the 73 draft. He would finish his shitty career with the popsicle Buccaneers (2 yrs) where he would throw another 16 ints in only 6 games. Now that is what you call suck.

[Boris13c]

Gary Huff, one of the many awful QBs to play for the Bears. He started 22 games for the Bears from 73-76. He compiled a 5-17 record. He threw 34 ints and only 12 TDs He was the 33rd overall pick by the Bears in the 73 draft. He would finish his shitty career with the popsicle Buccaneers (2 yrs) where he would throw another 16 ints in only 6 games. Now that is what you call suck.

so I wonder how much Huff's "mint" card is worth? I'm guessing they have to pay you to take it

[UOK]

[Boris13c]

In total, only eight players have worn the number in team history: Gary Huff, Devin Aromashodu, Eddie Royal, Josh Morgan, Joe Anderson, Harper Davis, Carl Ford and Ray Stachowicz.

given that list, Aromashodu is the clear winner of best to wear the number

[docc]

Ah..Aroma De Shoe..
no longer on a teams roster..

[Otis Day]

TZAK!! Another in a long line of inadequate QBs. He benefitted from the staunch D the Bears had whenever he played. Example, 1986 he went 7-0 as a starter. During that span he threw only 2 TDs but had 10 ints. He was 21-10 as a Bears starter with 33 TDs and 47 ints. He was frustrating to watch. Threw a pretty ball, but too many times to the other team. He was just like the subsequent #18, Kyle Orton, a placeholder and a guy that benefited from a great D.

[Boris13c]

Kyle Orton ... I still maintain if the Bears had improved the team around him, they would have been a contending team for years ... his last year as a starter for the Bears showed plenty of promise IMO ... missed the playoffs by 1 game

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[G08]

^ He was SO bad, Boris.

SO SO Bad.

[Boris13c]

^ He was SO bad, Boris.

SO SO Bad.

I disagree

he did a job as a rookie thrown into the fire that would have been admired by most teams, but of course since the Bears fans were still crying about losing Grossman, by default, Orton sucks ... which was unfair to the job and effort Orton provided

and if developed as most teams would do, he would have been fine with an improved supporting cast

I hope the current staff is improved in the QB development department, or in 3 years time, you'll be talking about Trubisky in the same manner you talk about Orton, and the newest latest and greatest QB draft pick will be in the hopper to be ruined and disparaged

[UOK]

I would describe Orton as "serviceable." He was a conservative game manager who followed orders and never improvised. He could take a hit and get back up; he was rarely injured. He couldn't run a complex offense and he had no deep ball to his game, so the playbook was limited and turnover opportunities were few.

He was a Bears fan's wet dream, in other words.

[wab]

God... UOK's epic Orton post back on the "other" site was one of my favorite things ever.