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I think what helped Michael a lot was that Paxson, like him or not, is a pretty savvy guy and understood a lot. He was a good exec for a long time and thus could be a pretty trusted mentor to help Michael R get the right people in place to build a more modern front office (which quite frankly Pax had no interest doing). So Michael having that resource to lean on was huge, because it was someone who knew a lot about the game but also cared a TON about the franchise, vs. your run of the mill Ernie Acorsi/Consultant who quite frankly is tied to most all of the hires. I also think like you McCaskey tries to get out of the way and if he ever found the right people -> we would probably see the cycle turn pretty materially because he'd get a view of how it looked and worked well and start to better understand. Let alone the right president/gum and you have a culture where you can turn over new people etc over the long run too. Angelo was as close as it got to be honest. With the Sox - I think you have a similar situation with Paxson and at some point could probably leverage Kenny is a similar way (who is a well respected and very talented baseball guy) who probably has more modern views of how to do things, but again, has to build within an existing confines -> who could clearly probably parlay and help drive a broader change (if more money / other items were to be spent).

Nah I think wholesale changes.

Thad was a DNP in one game for Spurs. Not sure why but maybe it all works itself out and he can be a low cost add at some point.

I wouldn't be shocked to see Thad come back at some point. He'd be a great addition on the bench and geeze - the facilitation would only get better. Plus his relationship with Lavine is excellent and I think the coaching staff liked him a lot too.

I actually think you are right - and I've knocked White a lot - but I think he's in a much better place to succeed and build with this new roster. Having guys like Caruso, Ball, etc alongside him is going to take a ton of the pressure of being a primary distributor and put him in a place where he's going to get to be himself and he'll likely benefit with a few more open 3's just by playing with those guys too. Donovan will have to use him like a microwave - when he's hot - you play him, when he's off, quick hook.

Reality is White, Williams, picks and one of the existing core pieces are probably getting dealt for a disgruntled star at some point to take this team next level (or some combination of that). Don't ask me who that star is - and no - not making that deal for Ben Simmons (nor are the Sixers).

They will need to find an athletic big that can play D and rebound at some point - but that should be doable (not great) but someone who can help against longer teams so they don't get crushed on the boards.

He has not gotten a few lose balls which really irritates me. Right now I think its more likely he is a very meh player but I hope I see some explosion / quickness in a week or two and this is more him still regaining his stamina from his injury. That was a fun 3 quarters - brutal 4th quarter but to pull that out when Lavine wasn't at his best was awesome to see. Derozan came up huge late and for a team that outside of that first game against Detroit has really not turned the ball over - was tough to see them start giving up the ball left and right down the stretch. Still - good lesson for the squad and always better when you learn in a victory than via a loss

Still a road game against a decent team. I'm not sleeping on the Raptors. Would be awesome to get another win!

I am all in on grabbing the Bills guy - but I imagine he may prefer some other destinations out there. The good news is there is no legit #1 QB in this years draft - and the Bears are probably the only team with a high draft pick at QB this past year who are going to have a new head coach, so that might work its way in their favor when it comes to landing its next HC (or even GM for that matter). ' Pats = No Niners = No (and if they did - I'll take him as our HC haha) Jets = No (not after 1 year) Jags = Maybe = but it is still Jags (Bears have to be a better destination vs. them)

This - and a lot of plays were blown up from the start. I mean I think he got clobbered in under 2 seconds on two of the plays he fumbled. That is non-existent and maybe part of that is on the rookie in not getting the right protections set, etc, but man the offense seems to be so focused on making someone an adept pocket passer which is just no place to put almost any rookie QB. Same thing we saw with Trubisky where they kept pushing a square peg round hole element. There should be a lot more designed runs - designed quick hitters - designed clean reads, etc. Even if it is - go here and here and if neither throw away type of deals. You have to build that in to having a young QB vs. Nagy just seems to say we are going to do it my way or no way. I just can't get his quote - this is year 4 so now people finally shouldn't understand this offense enough to make it work. I know it was probably a garbage quote from him - but still - I have to believe there is some truth to how absolutely delusional he is.

I still like Fields - but obviously I would have liked to thinks go better for him to start. I think he has the right attitude and intangibles. I agree with others that he doesn't look near as explosive as I expected (given his 40 speed) but I think that is because he is thinking too much out there. I also go back to this is not the right offense / set-up for a rookie QB, especially one with Fields skill sets and current limitations. Tony Romo was brutal in the 1st half re: what the Bears were doing with Fields and I think it is pretty clear to everyone how bad this offensive scheme is. This team is probably a 7/8/9th best team in NFC as I think the defense is actually pretty good (nothing they could have done on Sunday) and Dalton can make this offense look okay enough....but the whole point is this is an awful offense to actually develop anyone in and beyond that the skill position talent and oline remain weak. If you want to go all in on offense, than show it and start doing it. I don't know that getting rid of Nagy now vs. later changes anything unfortunately until the off-season, but it might. I also don't think Lazor is amazing and he is stuck inheriting what he has in terms of a really weak offensive scheme.

Ok - I was worried something more to it. I can live with that. I will admit - the vets played more than I would have liked given two of those wins were blowouts.

What is wrong with Vuc?

Man - can’t we bears fans have one nice thing. How many years in a row without any real offense. Ugh - one time they had marshall, Jeffery, Bennett and Forte and a good qb but no line and the weakest head coach I’ve ever seen. Blow it all up…please McCaskey. Blow it up and invest in the offense..:if Fields sucks two years from now at least the next QB we draft or acquire will have some pieces to work with.

This. I lol at how many people lauded the off-season wideout additions. Oh that guy ran a 4.3..he must be good…no that doesn’t make someone good. They need to actually be good.

I don’t do it often but I gave up at halftime. Disaster is all I can say. No salvage. I said in Browns game go these lows happen, but today against that Bucs defense with no secondary it highlights how bad everything offensive is. From Fields to the lack of pure talent. Bears need to be building for future and work on moving any part not expected around next year or year after.

His shot looks quick but he has to learn from Lavine and Derozan and become better at finishing in and around paint. That is what takes him next level. That d is sick and he is so lethal in fast break with guys running. The block he had in first half was sweet.

He has nice touch but looks so slow by my eye test. He got heavy between off-seasons which looked like the plan as they want him playing more four but still - I’d like to see more quickness. His mid range is nice - need aggression though.

Heck yeah - ugly finish and still win by a ton. Lavine with a bad night and you have a 31 point lead in 4th quarter…stellar. Derozan with a real nice game and defense remained stellar. Pistons are terrible though.

You know me - I was early on that bandwagon and was quite happy when you were the first poster here to join me on it haha!!!

Hell yeah - that was fun. Lavine is a stud and that team defense by bulls was just stellar. Fantastic. Some point they will need to move Vuc for a better player - a year from now that plus picks and white for a great player will be what puts bulls over the top!!! Oh man let’s win again tomorrow and than 11 of next 12 vs teams that made playoffs a year ago. Fired up!!!

Oh and Lavine was spectacular. Highly efficient and great defense.

Vuc missed good shot after good shot. But man Ball and Caruso d down stretch was sweet. Wasn’t pretty but felt good to win on opening day. When was the last time that happened for the bulls.

Love it.