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QUOTE (soxfan3530 @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 10:15 AM) It's here! It's finally here! I fee like those guys in the Heineken commercial!!!! Best ad on TV I've seen in quite a while that one. Let's get the season started out on a positive note. GO SOX!!!!!!!

Big win for the Hawks tonight in Columbus, and the Canucks are losing to Calgary as well.

QUOTE (ZoomSlowik @ Apr 4, 2009 -> 10:53 PM) Actually, I believe it came after they damn near blew like a 24 point lead to the Bulls back when they (as in the Bulls) were playing like absolute crap. I believe what I said was that outside of Dwight's dominance they rely way too much on the jumper, much like the Bulls, and that'd burn them when it matters, I'll stand by that especially now that Nelson's out (he was having an outstanding year). If anything though, Rafer Alston's come in and guys like Lewis and Hedo are getting better looks at the basket than what we had with Nelson. I agree that we need a backup PF and another wingman who can create his own shot though. And Marcin Gortat could be a MLE offer in the off-season possibly.

BTW I absolutely love Dwight's quote about the Bulls that lostfan posted. Howard should really be getting some more MVP consideration BTW.

QUOTE (T R U @ Apr 4, 2009 -> 05:52 PM) I wasn't trying to pick on you directly there was just a ton of anti magic material and I thought this was the easiest to quote and bring up. IIRC, they were like 2-3 to start the year and Zoom and a bunch of people were just goin on how they were average and not that great. That was after we beat the Bulls by 2 points in a home game, in which we were pretty average indeed. But I always had faith in us. I also think we can beat Cleveland in a playoff series, Boston I'm not so sure about.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Apr 3, 2009 -> 05:20 PM) Is it crazy to assume that Cutler's mobility is what made his O-Line look so good? Is it crazy to assume that it's Cutler's talent that made 4th rounder Brandon Marshall and 3rd rounder Eddie Royal look so amazing? It goes both ways, seriously. Are you saying that Brandon Marshall was only good because of Jay Cutler. Marshall was compared to a mini TO coming out of college. It was because of character issues that he dropped IIRC. And Ryan Clady was argubly the best RT in the league last season.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Apr 3, 2009 -> 05:18 PM) Orton also had Mr. Matt Forte to rely on most of the time and Cutler had s*** at RB with every team knowing the Broncos are a pass first, send and third team and the Bears are a run first, second and third team. Teams won't have that luxury to stack 8 men in the box. If that's the case, and if that's what your saying Andrew, then Forte should have a monster year then. Unless the Broncos address their RB situation in the draft, we'll see how Orton does when teams plan on he and his arm beating them. The Broncos are using a RB by committee aproach which is exactly what the Pats did. All of the Bronocs RB's last season also averaged above 4 yards a carry, so they were still successful, before they all got hurt.

Orton also had a 90.2 QB rating before he got hurt in the 1st 8 games of last season FWIW. If he's healthy, and he gets back to where in mechanics where back then (and not the Orton we saw in the 2nd half of last season), I think he can put up some real good numbers in Denver's system with better weapons to throw to and better protection.

QUOTE (rangercal @ Apr 3, 2009 -> 05:16 PM) yes Explain to me how then?

Signing AI would be a bad move for anyone I'd say, if you expect him to be a bench player and not complain about it. I'd say he'd only be happy as a Knick where he could throw up as many shots as he wants (if they do a sign and trade for Nate Robinson).

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 3, 2009 -> 04:51 PM) Your not crazy, your f***ing crazy. Orton put up a 79.6 QB rating last season with a worse O-Line and worst WR's to throw to. Is it crazy to expect he'll improve that number, and Cutler's will go down slightly?

QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Apr 3, 2009 -> 03:29 PM) Wow, listening to Trent Dilfer, you'd think the Broncos not only made a haul witt the draft picks, but acquired the better QB as well. Call me crazy to say that Kyle Orton could actually put up better numbers than Jay Cutler this upcoming season. And I'm basing that on; 1 - McDaniels will be a better offensive coach than Ron Turner 2 - The Broncos probably still have the better offensive line. 3 - The Broncos have better WR's. Cutler's a better QB no doubt, but it wouldn't surprise me to see him initally struggle a little learning a brand new scheme (although you could say the same for Orton also).

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 2, 2009 -> 12:32 PM) I was exhausted when I saw it, but I lean to it being one of the worse movies I've ever seen. Probably the worst movie I've seen in a cinema since Shallow Hal. There I said it.

Happy Birthday Alex!!!!

Yikes, that's not good at all.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Apr 3, 2009 -> 01:48 PM) Before or after yesterday's news? After; That was the latest news on Rotoworld 20mins ago.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 3, 2009 -> 01:46 PM) Bears don't have the ammo to acquire him. I think Holt or Matt Jones would be perfect pickups and great combo's to go with Bennett/Hester/Forte/Olsen/Clark. Matt Jones would be ideal, but would the Bears want to bring in a guy like that with his character issues?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 3, 2009 -> 01:38 PM) I highly doubt you'd be getting him in exchange for a 2nd rounder. They want Roy Williams compensation for tradin Boldin. If he's dealy, my guess is he's off to Philly because they have a lot of early picks. And Holt didn't sound that excited about going to Chicago by the recent talk from his agent FWIW.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 3, 2009 -> 01:12 PM) McDaniels didn't sound all that excited about Orton. I'm so f***ing excited. Because he knows that Orton is basically a stopgap, so that McDaniels can mould his guy. Don't forget that Matt Cassell was a late round pick, and under McDaniels's tutelage, became one of the better QB's in the NFL last season. Denver should use their 2 1st rounders on defensive players, and take a QB who can play well in the shotgun formation in the middle of the draft. And I think it's actually refreshing what McDaniels has done so far.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 3, 2009 -> 10:53 AM) If that is the case with Rose, f*** him. The guy is making millions of dollars as a #1 pick. If it takes a coach kissing his ass to make him play defense, screw him. To be fair to Rose, LeBron James never really cared about defense much until this season, and look at the Cavs now. It might take a while for that type of message to sink in for Rose.

Wow, never thought I'd see Angelo and the Bears have the balls to actually pull off a move like this. And really, the bears have brought in a QB who should fit them perfectly. Cutler's shown that he can throw well in not so ideal conditions at Mile High Stadium, so throwing at Soldier Field shouldn't cause many issues for him. The Bears did well bringing in Orlando Pace also, although I have doubts on whether Chris Williams is going to be able to make it at RT (otherwise keep him at LT, because Pace is injury prone). Hester will be Cutler's version of Eddie Royal, while Earl Bennett has a decent chance to do something now. I would still look at bringing in a guy like Torry Holt though if the price was right. Either way, with the Vikings upgrading at QB, the Packers not going to be as bad as they were last season, the Bears needed to upgrade if they wanted to be a playoff contender. With Cutler in now, they can definitely do that.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 2, 2009 -> 12:43 PM) Are you kidding me? Wise is horrendous defensively, both in LF and CF. He's not different than Pods, who also sucks ass defensively. I know they both suck. I think Wise sucks a little less than Pods though. Both they are both terrible pretty much.

QUOTE (shipps @ Apr 2, 2009 -> 11:47 AM) I strongly disagree with every single word that you have ever said in your entire life.....completely. 3000 That makes me feel a hell of a lot better then.

QUOTE (SouthsideDon48 @ Apr 2, 2009 -> 04:48 PM) At least Kate is hot. I think she's the hottest girl in the show. Too bad she's back on the island again, because that probably means we won't be seeing as many flashbacks of her off the island looking all good with some make-up and those skirts. Although she's still hot, now we're gonna be stuck with a slightly less prettied-up version of Kate. Of course she's hot. She doesn't add really much in terms of plot development though. I want to learn more about Ben / The Island etc., and could really care less about Kate giving up Aaron to his grandmother.

Sigh, Magic lost to Toronto, Boston gets bailed out by Ray Allen's sweet jump shooting, and we're 1 game back.