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(Message started by: DirkDiggler on Feb 26th, 2005, 10:52am)
Title: Bears Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Feb 26th, 2005, 10:52am
Reports by Len "I like to eat Pasta"relli of ESPN and Chicago radio stations are that the Bears have agreed to terms with Mushin Muhammed.  No details on the contract yet or link.....

Mushin will immediately upgrade the Bears receiving corp.  Not too good when your two best receivers are Terrell adn Gage.  
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by BarnabyWilde on Feb 26th, 2005, 12:51pm
Link:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=fanball-bearsmuhammadreporte&prov=fanball&type=lgns
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by BarnabyWilde on Feb 28th, 2005, 4:19pm
Bears cut ties with WR David Terrell.

Link, straight from the REAL FEED:


http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/football/nfl/wires/02/28/2020.ap.fbn.bears.terrell.0370/index.html


Do you think he may flourish somewhere else?  [smiley=shrug.gif]
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Apr 24th, 2005, 7:12pm
Hey, College Knowledgables -

Can you tell me anything about the prospects of Orton?

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-nfldraft&prov=ap&type=lgns
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by KillerKingSting on Apr 25th, 2005, 4:42am

on 04/24/05 at 19:12:40, Callie wrote:
Hey, College Knowledgables -

Can you tell me anything about the prospects of Orton?

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-nfldraft&prov=ap&type=lgns


Great size (6'4-230ish), Plays TOUGH (played w/ a dislocated thumb, sprained toe and cracked ribs in the Captial One Bowl -vs- Georgia), but isn't "physically" tough (injury-prone-soft-body);

Awesome velocity on his throws and can fit balls into tight spots. Very accurate w/ good arm strength.  Purdue career leader w/ a 2.09 INT percentage (28 INTs in 1,336 attempts).

Not a threat to run and will need a protective offensive line to survive as he isn't his best under pressure. Has an elongated throw that some fear NFL CBs will feast upon.

Needs to play more consistently against top competition though, his "negatives" can be related to a lingering hip injury last year in which he was finally benched for in one game.

Played in a "shotgun-spread-offense". On one hand thats good because he knows how to read defenses and has played within a sophisticated Pro-Style passing game. However, he struggled at the Senior Bowl making the transition to taking the snap from under center - it will take him some time in the NFL to get used to that.

Basically - some believe he is better than Drew Brees (also played for Purdue) and others think he is Tim Couch material.

Boom or Bust prospect.

Hope this helps :D
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by Philly on Apr 25th, 2005, 9:09am
Rex Grossman is still the man in Chicago, although the Orton pick was clearly designed to light a bit of a fire under Rex.

Orton has a world of talent and a great arm, but he needs to be coached up a LOT as he made a lot of poor decisions as a QB at Purdue.  Coming into this season, Matt Leinart was the #1 prospect at QB and Orton was #2.  Orton started 2004 on fire and then played terribly for the remainder of the season, thus cementing his plummet on the draft boards.
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Apr 25th, 2005, 10:56am
Thanks much, guys! :)
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by GOLF_FREAK on May 14th, 2005, 8:36am
What the heck was wrong with having Thomas Jones as your  
starting rb?

Give him some help with a healthy line and a qb then see what he can do.  I think he would of put up some monster numbers this year.

Plus having Mohammed and then someone like Mike Williams
would of opened up the offense and tons of lanes for him.
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by Callie on May 22nd, 2005, 5:45pm
"Edinger Gets the Boot"

"Two undrafted free agents were signed, but Edinger's tenure in Chicago basically ended when Doug Brien signed a one-year deal with the Bears on May 12th."


"Edinger asked to be released following the addition of Brien, but the Bears figured they would take one last look at the merchandise before making a decision."

"Edinger leaves the organization fifth on the all-time scoring list with 463 points. His 75.3 percent conversion rate on field goals is the second most accurate in team history."

"Ultimately the decision came down to the fact that over the last 24 games, Edinger has converted 24 of 43 field goal attempts. He was also due to make a base salary of $1.1 million and had three years left on a five-year $7 million contract."

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=citadel-2_380969_25&prov=citadel&type=story


Pretty much says it all.
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by Callie on May 24th, 2005, 10:43pm
Sorry, Bears.  I like Edinger:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/nfl/20050524-1729-fbn-vikings-edinger.html
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 19th, 2005, 9:24am
Uh-oh...  Here we go with rooks [smiley=newbie.gif] set to have a BIG impact not getting into camp on time... ::) From "The REAL Feed":

Bears' top pick likely to miss first practice (http://www.tallahassee.com/mld/tallahassee/sports/football/12163551.htm)
Tallahassee Democrat: Football (19.07.2005 00:06)
The possibility of Cedric Benson being signed and in training camp for the Chicago Bears' first practice Sunday is as slim as it has been since the Texas running back was taken with the fourth pick of the 2005 NFL draft.
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by Philly on Jul 19th, 2005, 10:32am
It's amazing that camps open next week and we have ZERO first rounders signed.  (Do we have any second rounders either?  I think third is the highest round with players signed at this point.)

Apparently Cedric Benson could be the most difficult of the first-rounders to sign though.
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 25th, 2005, 7:24am
From "The REAL Feed":

Bears agree to deal with Orton (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN3971371.htm)
The Sports Network: NFL (24.07.2005 10:46)
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by GOLF_FREAK on Jul 26th, 2005, 6:51am
Reports out of Chicago say Grossman looks good with Muhammad and the D says they want to be the number 1 Defense.   Oh yeah!!!!!!

Bring on the Football
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 28th, 2005, 11:33pm
From "the Gridiron Newsstand", here is some LOCAL news on the status of RB Cedric Benson's contract talks or, should I say, non-talks:

http://www.suntimes.com/output/bears/cst-spt-biggs28.html.

A particularly dismaying quote:

"Now it's a matter of the Bears and Eugene Parker digesting them (the numbers of Alex Smith's contract) before talks on a deal for running back Cedric Benson resume."

Oh, and here's some LOCAL hype about Muhsin Muhammad:

http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/bears.asp. [smiley=pullleeeeeeeze.gif]

We fantasy footballers know to put that in perspective, though.
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by Philly on Jul 29th, 2005, 8:34am

on 07/28/05 at 23:33:02, StegRock wrote:
Oh, and here's some LOCAL hype about Muhsin Muhammad:

http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/bears.asp. [smiley=pullleeeeeeeze.gif]

We fantasy footballers know to put that in perspective, though.

The article only contains a small quote from Mushy about the Bears defense, which (if healthy) deserves a little hype.

Anyway, regarding Mushy, NFL Network reported that QB Rex Grossman recently got married and Mushy was one of a very select few teammates invited to the wedding.  Apparently the two have developed a pretty solid relationship fairly quickly.  That can't be anything but good for fantasy owners.
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Jul 29th, 2005, 12:13pm

on 07/29/05 at 08:34:57, Philly wrote:
The article only contains a small quote from Mushy about the Bears defense, which (if healthy) deserves a little hype.

Anyway, regarding Mushy, NFL Network reported that QB Rex Grossman recently got married and Mushy was one of a very select few teammates invited to the wedding.  Apparently the two have developed a pretty solid relationship fairly quickly.  That can't be anything but good for fantasy owners.


Now if Grossman could just learn to throw the ball.......   :-X
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 31st, 2005, 7:07pm
Cedric Benson... looking ahead.  From "The REAL Feed":

Salaam was one holdout who regrets the decision 10 years later (http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/sports/football/12270248.htm?source=rss&channel=charlotte_football)
Sports: NFL / Football -- Charlotte.com (31.07.2005 07:14)
These days, Rashaan Salaam promotes martial-arts fights staged in China. Curtis Enis works the third shift at a garage-door factory in Russia, Ohio. And the Bears' latest first-round running back, Cedric Benson, inches closer to his own football Siberia with every day his training-camp holdout l...

Could happen again, Cedric.  Heed it, brother!!!
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 1st, 2005, 10:56am
Uh-oh...  The gloves are comin' off... [smiley=impatient.gif] ... [smiley=waitinforu.gif] From "The REAL Feed":

Bears coach Smith losing patience with Benson's holdout (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/football/nfl/wires/08/01/2020.ap.fbn.nfl.camps.rdp.1177/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (01.08.2005 03:26)

LOCAL and OFFICIAL corroboration of this mess from "the Gridiron Newsstand":

http://www.chicagobears.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=9452;

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/cs-050731bears,1,7421888.story?coll=cs-bears-headlines&ctrack=1&cset=true;

http://www.suntimes.com/output/bears/cst-spt-bear01.html.

I don't think his fantasy value goes down just yet,... but, another week, moreover, in light of the resurgent season Thomas Jones had last year, precise fit for the new offense or not, you've got to put Benson down a peg. [smiley=no.gif]
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 3rd, 2005, 11:49pm
Benson holdout update from a LOCAL source on "the Gridiron Newsstand":

http://www.suntimes.com/output/bears/cst-spt-biggs03.html.

This is dumb! [smiley=dunce.gif]
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 6th, 2005, 1:37am
ALL the LATEST on the Benson contract sitch from LOCAL sources available on "the Gridiron Newsstand":

"Clock is ticking on Benson's absence (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/cs-050803bearsbits,1,5365013.story?coll=cs-bears-headlines)"

"No movement in Benson talks (http://www.suntimes.com/output/bears/cst-spt-bear05.html)"

"No end in sight to Benson saga (http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/bears.asp?id=80467)"

[smiley=nervous.gif] ... :-/
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Aug 9th, 2005, 1:29pm
Did you all see Kyle Ortons performance last night?  Granted, he was playing against the Dolphins third string Defense, but he showed that Chad Hutchinson better get comfortable holding that clip board.  Orton is going to be the #2 guy behind Grossman by week three of the preseason.  The Bears have been high on him all along.  He showed them that they made the right decision in taking him......

And with Grossman being the injury free QB that he is(sarcasm intended), you may see Orton starting this year!!
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by DB on Aug 12th, 2005, 10:33pm
Deja vu. Poor Rex.   :'(

http://www.chicagobears.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=9811
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Aug 12th, 2005, 10:37pm

on 08/12/05 at 22:33:39, DB wrote:
Deja vu. Poor Rex.   :'(


I was just typing it in when your post went up.  I agree that Orton looked good, but is he ready?  Hutchison isn't.  Muhammad goes down the board.
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Aug 13th, 2005, 7:21am

on 08/12/05 at 22:37:25, Callie wrote:
I was just typing it in when your post went up.  I agree that Orton looked good, but is he ready?  Hutchison isn't.  Muhammad goes down the board.


Orton will be the starter, as my post indicated above.  Hutchinson proved he can't do it last year.  The Bears are high on Orton and now he will be given all the opportunity in the world to show he is the man.  In my opinion, this will ultimately be good for the Bears.  I think Orton will be better than Grossman.....
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by DB on Aug 13th, 2005, 8:02am

Quote:
Orton will be the starter, as my post indicated above.  Hutchinson proved he can't do it last year.  The Bears are high on Orton and now he will be given all the opportunity in the world to show he is the man.  In my opinion, this will ultimately be good for the Bears.  I think Orton will be better than Grossman.....


This is your gut feeling, right?  Lovie said post game that Hutchinson is #1, so I actually think he will start the season, unless something else happens.  That does not mean that Orton will not take over at some point.


Quote:
Hutchinson proved he can't do it last year.


Is that correct or did he get hurt as well leading to Krenzel starting?

As for Orton being better than Grossman ... that is real tough to say at this point.  All I know is that Rex has shown some flashes in the limited games he has played, worked super hard to get ready this year and seemed to have his team's (certainly including his coach's) ultimate confidence that he would have a break-out year.
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Aug 13th, 2005, 8:55am

on 08/13/05 at 08:02:50, DB wrote:
This is your gut feeling, right?  Lovie said post game that Hutchinson is #1, so I actually think he will start the season, unless something else happens.  That does not mean that Orton will not take over at some point.


Yes, it is my gut.  Everything I have read indicates that the Bears love Orton.  He came into camp and was sharp from day one.  He was not overwhelmed by the playbook and seemed to have the mentality needed for a QB.

Please keep in mind that my original post regarding Orton was made before Grossman got hurt.  I truly think Orton will be the starter opening week.  Lovie has got to give the 'veteran' the edge to the press....but Orton will magically earn the spot over time.

Chad Hutchinson was the starter the last 5 games of the year for the Bears last year.  They went 1-4.  He threw 4 TDs and 3 interceptions.  But the Bears looked incompetant with him as QB.  Hell, I think the Bears D outscored the Bears offense.  Also, Hutchinson proved he could not be QB with the Cowboys as well.  

Why go with a guy that has proved he can not do it?  Might as well try with a rookie.  All factors I think Orton will be starter sooner rather than later.
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 16th, 2005, 4:18am
From "The REAL Feed":

Bears sign veteran quarterback Blake (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN3974401.htm)
The Sports Network: NFL (15.08.2005 04:12)

Thoughts???
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Aug 16th, 2005, 12:21pm
Good article on Blake joining the Bears:

http://www.suntimes.com/output/bears/cst-spt-bear16.html
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by DB on Aug 16th, 2005, 9:20pm
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2135296

More bad news for Rex.  Could be out for the year.  I think Hutchinson will really have to suck it up not to start the year.  
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by GOLF_FREAK on Aug 17th, 2005, 9:36pm
Hutchinson goes down.  My dreams anyway, he sucks.  I want Orton, shot I want Jeff George back, don't know why they gave up on the cannon?  According to the reporters last year he was only positive.
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 20th, 2005, 2:43am
GF, where are you hearing that Hutch went down?  I'm not finding that anywhere.  ...  But, anyway, I am with you regarding George.  I always thought he got a pretty raw deal in the NFL,... especially by, of all people, June Jones.  I will never forget that sideline incident.  The Falcons were playing the Eagles.  I did not at all think that George was in the wrong.  Who knows, though?  Maybe Chi-town will give him another shot...

...

NOW, regarding Cedric Benson... [smiley=no.gif]  From "The REAL Feed":

BEARS MAKE 'FINAL OFFER' TO BENSON (http://www.sportinglife.com/nfl/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=international_feed/05/08/19/GRIDIRON_USA-Chicago_Benson.html)
Sporting Life: NFL (19.08.2005 12:39)
Chicago are ready to make a final contract offer to their top draft pick Cedric Benson.

Look at all the crap that's hitting the "LOCAL" fan on "the Gridiron Newsstand":

"Bears' offer to Benson final (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/cs-050818bears,1,1781197.story?coll=cs-bears-headlines&ctrack=1&cset=true)"

"Take it or leave it (http://www.suntimes.com/output/bears/cst-spt-angelo19.html)"

"Bears ticked with top pick (http://www.suntimes.com/output/bears/cst-spt-bear19.html)"

"Who will blink first? (http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/bears.asp)"

YIKES!!! [smiley=yikes.gif] This is getting REAL ugly!!! [smiley=zombie.gif]
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by GOLF_FREAK on Aug 20th, 2005, 9:29am
Sorry Steg, that was just my dream and hopes.  I don't like him, he did nothing for us last year.  I just would rather see orton or george in there for us.  With our defense healthy we are in good position, but the offense side needs someone in there that can get Muhammad the ball and hand it off confidently to Jones.
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 21st, 2005, 12:19am
Just a bit ago during the Broncos-49ers game, the (San Francisco) commentators said that the Bears may have interest in acquiring Tim Rattay.  He did look pretty good again tonight.  I don't know if the 49ers can afford to move him at this time, BUT they are probably looking at a rather bleak year and if the Bears made a great offer, it seems like it would be hard for the 49ers to turn it down.  Have any of you Chi-towners heard anything about this?
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by prm on Aug 21st, 2005, 9:50am
wonder if by now cedric's thinkin' about takin' his chances in next year's draft...not sure the current prospect of 11 defensive guys in the box all year is very appealing to him...
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 21st, 2005, 5:09pm
IF he did that, boy, would that be short-sighted...  He'd be forsaking an offense for which he is tailor-made and in which he will thrive in the long-run.  There is no better fit for him out there despite what could amount to a long '05 campaign.  That said, Thomas Jones and Anthony Thomas did pretty darn well last year in that anemic and they've gone about vastly improving their offensive line this offseason.  ...  My gut says... [smiley=crystalball.gif] he'll be in by this Thursday.
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 21st, 2005, 5:34pm
As a follow-up to my post right above that I made a bit ago, here's the LOCAL and OFFICIAL word on "the Gridiron Newsstand":

Positive spin pointing out the '99 James and '01 Tomlinson lengthy holdouts -
"Angelo hopeful, but Benson 'needs to get in here now' (http://www.suntimes.com/output/bears/cst-spt-biggs21.html)"

Bottom line positive spin -
"Can Bears trade Benson? (http://www.chicagobears.com/news/chalkTalk.jsp?id=10018)"

Bottom line negative spin -
"Peterson shines as Jones sits (http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/bears.asp)"

No spin, mainly regards Benson's agent Eugene Parker -
"Man in the middle of Benson's saga (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/cs-050820bearsagents,1,1833008.story?coll=cs-bears-headlines)"

I report (the "confirmed" news)...  You decide (what it all means fantasy-wise)...  (I did give my take above, though, [smiley=whistle.gif] for those of you looking for a nudge.) ;D
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by GOLF_FREAK on Aug 21st, 2005, 8:42pm
From the Chicago Fan front this punk better come in and also produce like there is no tomorrow.  We still have a ton of talent without him, but with him MAYBE we can make the best of it.  Shoot, we still have a more than adequate back in Thomas Jones.  I still think we should of drafted Mike Williams of USC.  I hope that statement doesn't blow up in my face.


Go Bears!!!
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by Philly on Aug 21st, 2005, 9:16pm

on 08/21/05 at 09:50:56, prm wrote:
wonder if by now cedric's thinkin' about takin' his chances in next year's draft...not sure the current prospect of 11 defensive guys in the box all year is very appealing to him...


That would be a terrible career move for him if he did.  There's no way he'd be a top draft pick again next season.  Think of the great backs coming into the league next season (seniors like DeAngelo Williams and Gerald Riggs Jr., and juniors like Reggie Bush, Laurence Maroney, and LenDale White). Cedric Benson would be lucky to be a late first round pick in 2006.
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 25th, 2005, 1:14am
Bears news NOT about Cedric Benson... from the OFFICIAL source available on "the Gridiron Newsstand":

"Is Blake an option at quarterback? (http://www.chicagobears.com/news/chalkTalk.jsp?id=10102)"

The interview's answer:  YES!!!  Blake could be the perfect stop-gap.  I actually agree with this guy's assessment.
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 25th, 2005, 10:33pm
From "the Gridiron Newsstand"...  Even though the article itself indicates otherwise, Mort tonight during the half-time show claimed the contrary.  He said that Benson's visit today with Angelo was a thawing of the ice.  Here's a link to Pasquerelli's piece, which indicates that it does not indicate so:

"No progress in contract talks after impromptu visit (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=2143111)"

I basically agree with Mort on this one.  I mean...  How couldn't this meeting be a step in the right direction, at least to some degree?  It was said that he was in Chicago on "other business". [smiley=pullleeeeeeeze.gif] To be to the point, Benson has "no business" being in Chicago if it's not related to his getting on the field with the Bears,... especially in the long-"run"...  The only running he'd be doing otherwise would be during getting run out of town.
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by DB on Aug 26th, 2005, 10:44pm

Quote:
Hutchinson will really have to suck it up not to start the year


Just happened to see the stats through about 3 quarters.  

Hutchinson 3/14 30 yards, 2 picks.   :(
Orton 7/11 1 TD 70 yards, 1 TD   ;D

Will the rookie start the year?
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Aug 26th, 2005, 11:00pm
Was Orton playing the starters or the backups by the time they put him in?  I didn't get that game on TV.

One thing I did see in early stats was that the Bears were holding McGahee to fumes when the starters were all in.  Impressive.
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by DB on Aug 27th, 2005, 10:03am

Quote:
Was Orton playing the starters or the backups by the time they put him in?  I didn't get that game on TV.


I don't know but the NFL Network is replaying the game at 1 pm and I will try to catch the begining and will let you know.   [smiley=howtoput.gif]
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Aug 27th, 2005, 1:19pm
This morning I read that the fans were booing Hutchinson.  I just hope that the Bears don't throw Orton to the wolves if he isn't ready.  He could be a GREAT future for them.
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 27th, 2005, 10:07pm
From one of the MAJOR sources available on "The REAL Feed":


Orton making Bears' QB choice a tough one (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/4815762?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=5)
FOXSports.com :: NFL (27.08.2005 16:42)
Kyle Orton's NFL career is barely more than a month old and he's already mastered one quarterbacking skill. He knows how to be diplomatic when it comes to talking about the starter's role.
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by GOLF_FREAK on Aug 28th, 2005, 7:52am
We want Orton!!!!!  We want Orton!!!!

Hutchinson Sucks Eggs!!!!!

But we knew that from last year and in the preseason so far Orton looks like a grizzley while Hutchinson is Yogi the Bear throwing int after int.  One or two not his fault but none the less no production.  We have no choice and hve to go with a young guy, but at least he looks like he could produce for us.  Our def alone will win us a ton of games, but a ok qb we have a chance to win a lot more.  Shoot look what Pittsburgh did last year.
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by junkyardjake on Aug 28th, 2005, 5:57pm
Looks like you guys got your wish on Orton, as he will be the week one starter:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=2145294&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233

DirkDiggler called this a few weeks ago:


Quote:
Orton will be the starter, as my post indicated above.  Hutchinson proved he can't do it last year.  The Bears are high on Orton and now he will be given all the opportunity in the world to show he is the man.  In my opinion, this will ultimately be good for the Bears.  I think Orton will be better than Grossman.....


Good insight Dirk...
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 28th, 2005, 8:47pm
Back to the Benson saga...  The following is from a LOCAL source available on "the Gridiron Newsstand":

"Benson holdout heads into Week 6 (http://www.suntimes.com/output/bears/cst-spt-biggs28.html)"

There was a VERY worrisome detail mentioned in the piece:  Benson put his Lake County, Illinois home up for sale this past week. [smiley=nervous.gif] I guess that's the "business" he in fact was on in the Chicago area this past Friday after all.  Uh-oh! [smiley=scared.gif]
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by junkyardjake on Aug 28th, 2005, 9:58pm
Looks like Benson signed this evening:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2145521&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 29th, 2005, 1:24am

on 08/28/05 at 21:58:11, junkyardjake wrote:
Looks like Benson signed this evening:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2145521&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233


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Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by GOLF_FREAK on Aug 30th, 2005, 6:53am
Signing means nothing, he will sit out the last preseason game because he is not ready.  Production means everything in the NFL.  You don't produce on the field and you are worthless.  So far Benson you are that.  Hopefully you can change my mind, but it will be tough, I still like Thomas Jones.
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 30th, 2005, 2:44pm

on 08/30/05 at 06:53:38, GOLF_FREAK wrote:
I still like Thomas Jones.


You won't for long, GF... [smiley=golf.gif] Preseason performance aside, Benson is a perfect fit for the new system being installed in Chicago.  Jones is not.  Your tune will change by Week 5 when Benson becomes the starter after their bye-week.  Jones is best-suited to be a 3rd-down back in Chicago's new smash-mouth, north-south rushing scheme.
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 31st, 2005, 2:43pm
Who'd a thunk it?  From "The REAL Feed":

Tuesday cuts: Bears let quarterback Hutchinson go (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2147180&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233)
ESPN: NFL (31.08.2005 06:58)
Bears show Hutchinson the door by Associated PressChicago Bears: In a span of five days, Chad Hutchinson went from starting quarterback to out of a job. Hutchinson, demoted on Sunday to fourth string after two shaky outings as the Chicago Bears' starter, was cut Tuesday, two days before the fina...

Blown opportunity #2, Hutch.  It sounds like he's headed for State Farm. [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=hellyeafunny.gif] [smiley=LMFAO.gif] [smiley=sinister.gif] [smiley=rollinwithlaughter.gif]
Title: Re: Bears Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Aug 31st, 2005, 2:49pm

on 08/31/05 at 14:43:26, StegRock wrote:
Who'd a thunk it?  From "The REAL Feed":

Tuesday cuts: Bears let quarterback Hutchinson go (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2147180&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233)
[i]ESPN: NFL (31.08.2005 06:58)
Bears show Hutchinson the door by Associated


I would of thunk it.  I called this one before Grossman even got hurt.  Orton is was too good a QB to be buried on the depth chart.  IN addition, Chad Hutchinson has proved he sucks.  He proved it in Dallas and Chicago.  It does suck for him personally, but that is the way it goes in the business of the NFL.

High one day, lower than low the next.

BTW, thanks for the props JYJ!


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