Yes, this Bear is down. Cue the fat lady, my season is officially over.
During the first series of the second half, I broke my leg. It was a very small crack, something that will be healed in a few weeks. The season has only two weeks in it so I will not be healed in time to finish it out.
Where do I begin?
First let me say this ... I will do everything in my power to return to
Chicago. With that said, it's somewhat out of my hands. In the near
future my agent and the Bears' management will sit down and discuss
whether we fit into each others plans.
Secondly, I want to thank the city of Chicago. I can truly say Chicago
has become a home for me. The fans are the best in the world. Doesn't
matter what city we travel to ... half the stadium is filled with
Chicago fans. I tip my hat to you. Thank you.
I would also like to thank my teammates, Bears ownership and
management, the coaching staff and coach Lovie Smith. Coach Smith is a
real man, a true leader and a person who deserves more respect than he
is getting.
Yes, these last three seasons have not ended like we hoped but how do
we forget the good things. Coach Smith brought the Bears back to
respectability. You can count on one hand the off-the-field problems
the Bears have had since he has been head coach.
I guess in this world of "what have you done for me lately?" the things
that truly matter in life get tossed to the side for instant
gratification. Oh, well ... goodbye for now.
I look forward to resuming this blog in 2010 (fingers crossed).
'Till then BEAR DOWN!!!
22 Comments
JimC said:
Wale,
You are a first class guy. I have enjoyed rooting for you and the Bears, and of course reading this blog.
Heal up and good luck to you!
JimC
CindyA said:
Dear Wale,
Love your blog. I hope you heal up quickly and are back next year, so that I can continue to wear my #93 jersey. Happy Holidays to you and your family.
spleensplitter said:
Very well said, Wale! I wish you a quick and complete recovery and look forward to seeing you back out there next year. We need you!
sarahmas said:
Dear Wale,
You are a key part of the heart and soul of this team. I hope you remain a Bear for many years to come. Thanks for all your hard work, dedication, and leadership. Recuperate and feel better soon.
Merry Christmas! :) Sarah
SarahSpain said:
Thanks for giving your best all season, Wale. We all hope you'll be back--you're a huge part of this team and such a class act. Get better soon!
Ogunleye93myfav said:
Wale,
You are the main reason i tune in to watch the games every week. you are such a leader && i sure hope the bears actually do something right for a change && sign you again.
thanks for a great sux years in chicago.
i appreciate the blogging && hope it continues next year!
bear down && merry xmas
hope you get better soooon!!
Ogunleye93myfav said:
&& one more thing...
you better be back next year...
i got five of your jerseys && everyone always makes fun of me when i wear your miami ones soo...
oh well i will wear them no matter what!
brickhouse said:
Bear Up Wale, God has a beautiful plan for you~ An injury is nothing new to you, you recovered before and you will recover again; your loyalty, strength, pride, dedication and faith, will bring you back "Stronger" than before. Your humility has served an appropriate purpose.
tcbfaith said:
unfinished business * come back next 2010 * what we need is for you and Tommie to keep the offensive linemen occupied so they can not block our linebackers * that is the difference in the defense. i remember when we had tank & the tractor, washington even back when we had the fridge the bears d line was always on the mind of the offensive. now we get blocked & no one gets double teamed so we have blockers on our linebackeers & backs. that has to stop **** we want you back!
spark said:
This blows. Take care of that leg. We need you back! Have a great holiday and we'll see you next year better than ever!
MikeBrownhadaPosse said:
Wale - get well soon; wherever you end up, I'll be rooting for ya to succeed. You are a class act, Bears uniform or no.
Brian Moore said:
Wale, thanks for the blog and thanks for repping us Hoosiers!
bigB48 said:
A true Bear from the old school of hard knocks defense and someone that I really can't think of one negative thing to say about since he's been a Bear. One heck of a good football player that played on a bunch of lousy teams. Good luck sir and I hope you return, sure is fun to watch you rip quarterbacks apart.
IrishSweetness said:
You were the best player on the field in game one. Hope you come back Wale. Merry christmas to you and yours.
*dan bradley said:
You can really play, sir. Thanks for it.
sjvl said:
I truly hope you are still in a Bears uniform next year! Take care and enjoy the holidays with your family.
BearSquirrel said:
Wale,
Having to be transplanted in L.A. is tough--I have to go to sports bars to watch most of the games--but my girlfriend always laughs at me because she knows I love saying your full name when you make a play.
You are unequivocally an asset to this team, and they'd be fools not to have you back. I've always felt you were a core asset to the defense, and I put you up there with the '85 line.
Good luck to you sir. I'll be pulling for you.
Superbeast said:
Wale, it would be a sad day to see you leave the Bears. You've been a top-notch DE and world class human being off the field. Both Alex and yourself have been brightspots in a dismal season. Hope you get well soon and hope to see you back next year! Happy Holidays!
Hagsag said:
Wale, good luck is in your future.
Javier said:
One thing that we may be lucky with is that hopefully Ogunleye won't be overpaid by the Bears for his mediocre season, at least I hope not; if he stays, it should be at a base salary plus incentives, otherwise, thank you and good bye; nothing personal, he seems like a nice guy, but this is a business, we can not afford to keep overpaying for sub par performers.
brickhouse said:
I look forward to seeing you back, healthy, in the 2010 season, you are very much needed. Stay strong, stay faith-filled!!! Best wishes~
stallion_95 said:
i also look forward to seeing you back next season, don't know what we'd do without you. In the offseason you can come enjoy the continued success of the best semi-pro team in the Chicagoland area, the Stallions of Country Club Hills. Our defense is inspired by the monsters of the midway and we are 32-3 over the last two seasons. Come check us out stallionfootball.net.
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