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QUOTE (LDF @ Mar 10, 2015 -> 05:04 PM) nice, i like the post, but let me ask this question, who would you choose to be gone, Thibs or gar/pax or gar? I wouldnt choose either. I think they have all excelled in their jobs and have done all that's been asked of them. As I have said before its a damn shame they cant be professional and get over their differences with one another because I think that its all worked well. They haven't won a championship and have had failures in the playoffs but obviously bad luck has been a huge part of that with the injuries. I think after Rose getting injured the next two times after the first shown that we can forget about blaming the injury on Thib's over-working the team.

Its just a blame game when you don't win championships and your fan base has the expectations that you are close enough to do so. The fact is, both Thibs and the FO have done a wonderful job at putting together a team to compete with the rest of the league given salary cap constraints and the lack of options. Thibs has done a great job with what they given him and brought along some young guys throughout the years that I dont know if many people even believed belonged in the league. The FO picked up talent that they felt would work well with Thib's and he delivered. Its really been a great marriage of the two other than what has gone on behind the scenes. Its really sad that this wont ever play out with a happy ending because I think there were some really great basketball minds and leadership to win at least one with this regime in Chicago.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 10, 2015 -> 03:56 PM) The Miller High Life guy... Age 36 Too young, that is horrible. RIP

QUOTE (kevo880 @ Mar 10, 2015 -> 04:03 PM) I've heard that we are no longer in on Pot Roast, then 20 min later hear that Oakland is no longer in on him because Chicago has a bigger offer. I don't know what to believe QUOTE (kevo880 @ Mar 10, 2015 -> 04:03 PM) Bears wanted both. This FA opening day has sucked IMO. Not the moves but all the reported moves or "interest" that may be false or may be correct. No one knows whats going on until moves are made official through the teams or players as far as I am concerned.

QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 10, 2015 -> 03:51 PM) I would reverse that logic. I dont know who they tab at this point. With all the open cap space they have and all the open spots I cant assume they are missing out on anyone they want. If they really want a guy they can get him at this point, especially these medicore FA's.

QUOTE (kevo880 @ Mar 10, 2015 -> 03:49 PM) Jeff Dickerson ‏@ESPNChiBears 45s45 seconds ago #Titans have finalized deal for safety Da'Norris Searcy, per @PaulKuharskyNFL Bears are missing out on freaking everyone If they sign Rolle as reported a strong possibility that would be why they didnt go after Searcy.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Mar 10, 2015 -> 03:07 PM) Aaron Leming ‏@AaronLemingNFL 5s6 seconds ago According to @JenLada, the #Bears have come to terms with S Antrel Rolle. Okay. He had a bad year last year but good god he has to be better than what the Bears have had.

Getting a first rounder is pretty freaking great though.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Mar 10, 2015 -> 11:33 AM) If I were to tell you to get one thing from Bosch, it would be the diswasher. Cleans like a million bucks and is so damn quiet. On a sidenote, my dad just got a Viking set (stove, oven and microwave...I think it was about 4K after contractors discounts, etc) and hates them (in fact he's in process of returning them). Says they are the biggest pieces of junk he's ever owned (he was upgrading from 15 year old JennAir or GE appliances). Like I said, I got lucky, mine was about $1K for all 3 after my discount, haha. He doesnt like the Viking? What was wrong with them?

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Mar 10, 2015 -> 10:20 AM) I guess some of those deals could still fall through, a la Frank Gore to the Eagles. That's not quite as exciting for me.

Is today's opening of FA at 3pm going to be a whole lot more than every thing we already know with all the reported deals? I usually look forward to it but now we know deals in place so there is no rush of breaking news aspect to it, so it seems.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Mar 10, 2015 -> 09:13 AM) Come on now, how many times have we said this, and how many coaches have fallen on the sword. Its time to stop expecting this tiger to change his stripes Dammit Kyle! I am not saying it will happen or even that there is a good chance but there is an outside chance that exists that he can have a decent year next year and at least improve his stock from this year. If the offense has a year like Dallas had last year where they run the ball a hell of a lot more making him look better the conversation will change in Chicago for sure. Jerk.

QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 10, 2015 -> 09:06 AM) I'll just repeat, I do not want Cutler long-term, but I do not think we achieve any longterm advantage by getting rid of him this year unless we have identified a replacement. His contract is much easier to trade next year, and the biggest FA's are now off the board. We will have no issues adding to our team even with Cutler. Plus I think he we raise his stock a little bit this year under a team that is properly managed and coached. Hell its conceivable that he has a year next year good enough to where people dont want him gone. As crazy as that sounds.

Not sure if this was posted anywhere else. Throwing smoke out there. http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2015/03/09/lev...0-on-radar-gun/

If the Bears cant trade Cutler for a couple high draft picks like a second and third then they should just keep him. Yes those two picks would be an over pay for some dumb team but that's all I would trade him for if I am the Bears.

Bears free agent defensive tackle Stephen Paea is closing in on a four-year deal with Washington, per a report from Comcast SportsNet’s Jen Lada. Paea had a productive season for the Bears in 2014, finishing third on the team with six sacks.

I think someone should explain to bmags the difference of leagues and why football players make less in salary. He doesnt get it.

Some previous Redskins exec/scout was on the radio this morning claiming that McPhee is a great pass rusher but has no ability to play the run at all. I have seen very little of him. Does anyone know how true this is?

They are not cutting Cutler. If someone is going to offer them a couple draft picks he will be gone for sure. But to cut him and have nothing to show for it including a QB I don't see that happening.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Mar 6, 2015 -> 04:52 PM) Hugh Hefner, Tony Curtis, Anna Nicole Smith's ex at least once. Larry King, Banana George Blair...Arnie and Sly Stallone. caulfield, old people do not have sex.

QUOTE (LDF @ Mar 6, 2015 -> 04:55 PM) i forgot about skiles and in a way, i thought he was a mistake. but i am prob wrong. i was also thinking about that college coach, krause's friend who coach. he was a complete joke. the great Tim Floyd

QUOTE (Brian @ Mar 6, 2015 -> 04:29 PM) Ew, old people sex. Nope doesnt happen.

Naturally a lot of people are making the connection with a Cutler to the Jets scenario and by reading some opinions of Jets fans and Jets writers out there they are praying that it happens. Gonna get interesting folks.

Is Rodon effectively wild with how he pitches or is he pinpoint putting the ball right where he wants it?

I liked Cage in "Trapped in Paradise" which is one of my favorite Christmas movies and "Matchstick Men".