So the Chicago Bears send their fans an invoice for season tickets and Ted Phillips uses it as an opportunity to once again display the fact that the organization has a president who knows very little about the sport.
"The need to bring in new ideas, energy and passion has never been more
apparent, and in that regard, the addition of Mike Martz as offensive
coordinator and the promotion of Rod Marinelli to defensive coordinator
bring a renewed focus on winning from two of the most well respected
and intelligent coaches in the NFL."
Look, I think Mike Martz is going to make the Bears offense far more interesting. But Teddy Ballgame and the rest of the folks working at Halas Hall need to refrain from using Rod Marinelli's promotion as a sign of good things to come. The 2010 defensive unit was the worst in my lifetime and the response to that must be upgrades in personnel. If you want fans to share in your moronic optimism, show us Julius Peppers. Not Rod Marinelli.
In the meanwhile, say nothing. Write nothing.
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my 1st first?
Congratulations Willie. I know the feeling. There's just Jeff's blog ... and all that virgin white space ...and the horrible thought that Lobo is somewhere out there stabbing at his little keyboard ... typing 'First!' faster than you. The bastards.
Irish..."Et tu, Brute" lol..
"I yam what I yam and I yam what I yam that I yam"
-Popeye Esquire
our front office is really pissing me off. i am a born Bears fan and it is insulting when these guys talk like politicians. like they are trying to talk us into the Bears being something other than what we all see them to be on the field. I love our team and always will but for the first time in my life as a fan (i'm 28) i feel like we are losing our Bear identity. this is a big offseason for us & i personally don't think max contract players are gonna do it.
really enjoy the blog gentlemen...glad to be in
PS: Can we get a GD fullback worth a shit...McKie can't run the ball and has hands like feet. any meathead can run thru the A gap and get hit!!!
CJMO...EW..... your image is going to hurt! lol
We've been doing that to the Saints for years, yessir. And welcome JMO ...
You guys think the Rams will take Clausen ? I'm having a hard time dealing with the fact that Mr. Suh might have Cutler in his sights twice a year .....
who is mr suh?
Youtube Ndamukong Suh and enjoy.
are you serious?
Irish, no way the Rams tak Clausen. He's not deserving of the #1 pick in my book. Even the Rams know that. Rest easy my friend.
He also has had chronic turf toe for a while, not good.
As an aside, I am predicting that my boy Taylor Mays is going to move way up the draft after a epic showing at the combine this weekend. Too fucking bad we'll never have a shot in hell at getting even close to him.... damn you Jerry Angelo. Damn you!
Irish, it will either be Suh or McCoy (Gerald not Colt). We're going to have to deal with a bad ass DT either way, they are both beeeeeaaaaasts.
Matt Suey, thanks MB...
Welcome Crown. Always a pleasure.
Now THIS is a fullback Lobo: http://product.images.fansedge.com/83-00/83-00004-F.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Suhey
yeah and the heart of a warrior!!!!
Also, I hope I'm not saying told you so after next year: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/ross_tucker/02/19/Peppers/index.html
MB.. He fits right in the LovieFest in Chicago.. He and Butter can do rock,paper,scissors to see who's going to show up for which game..and then punch someone in the head..DUH!!???
This is why I want Kampman over Peppers.. two times a year agaisnt your previous team... I said it before I will say it again "RIVAL". Putting Rodgers on his ass will be his quest... at least twice a year and then he can go after CAPN' VIQUEEN.
You're right MB, lets just keep Mark Anderson and Wale. Just sayin, thats the flip side.
Talk about friendly fire.
I wasn't saying don't take either of them Trac, if you look back a couple strings I was advocating Kampman over Peppers. Kampman might not be nearly as disruptive or as much of a natural athlete, but he's damn well for sure a harder worker with much more passion and drive, and he'll be a hell of a lot cheaper.
Money saved that can be spent on things liiiiike
Lovie wants a safety more than anything else. I say DE is more important. Pressure on the quarterback automatically makes your secondary better. Bring in Peppers and watch Afalava become a pro-bowler.
http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/02/lovie-smith-bears-need-to-invest-at-safety.html
We can get both if, 1. we're smart about it and, 2. we're willing to spend the cash Crown.
Looks like #2 is could be possible, unfortunately #1 is pretty much off the table with this group. Cross your fingers.
Hey Crown, the article did mention Kerry Rhodes/Jets, what do you think about him? Rolle would be good if we can get him, just wondering about Rhodes in case he's the fall back guy.
Holy shit! http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4949186
Darren Sprolls anyone?
Speaking of delusion...
Other Lovie Smith comments from the combine:
--He still thinks Hester is a No. 1 receiver.
--He made clear that Chris Williams will be the team's left tackle. Also said a decision on Orlando Pace could come sooner than later.
--He said Jay Cutler has talked to Kurt Warner about playing in Mike Martz's offense.
--He doesn't sound like he's in the market for a veteran receiver. Said receiver "may be the deepest position" on his team.
--"We need to improve at safety," Smith said. "I haven't been pleased with our production." He noted safeties only had one pick.
--Lovie on three other former NFL coaches on his staff. "That's a great thing."
--Lovie said Rod Marinelli will call the defensive plays. Smith handled that last season.
--On free agent defensive ends: "We'll look at everyone."
--He said Martz will bring a "big new dimension to our offense."
--"When you're 7-9, you need to make changes. (But) our core is solid."
GP..This is BALLBAGS Logic List:
Hekyl Experiment ...check
Old Man Pace..sucking of the teet of the Bears..check
JC talking to warner..Shell Game working..check
having #3-#4 WR' think they are #1..check
SS/FS..damn it why can't the do COVER WHO? must be them not system..check
Hired..Fired Coaches..check
Rod..Lovie thinking hahahahahahah your FU!@#$ED Rod lol
Peppers..hey and Butter can suck more on the teet of the Bears..check
Martz...see I told you it wasn't my BFF Ron Turner XOXOX to you Ron
chenges...damn that shell game looks good!!!
lobo my friend, don't get my wrong, I love your posts but check to make sure you've had your rabies shot man. Just sayin...lol.
trac...right back at you check...lol
trac..next thursday rabies shot for lobo..check..
RT @BradBiggs: Jerry Angelo on Vasher: "We paid him his money, so it doesn
well....this is worth a holy shit.
http://www.rototimes.com/nfl/player/4325/notes#73987
FQ...MB said it earlier and I will seconded it.. The boy is playing with fire..."mind is there but the flesh is weak"
Brain really bro think about the future go into coaching heaven forbid you get hit and another concussion..can you live with that?
I agree, Maybe his Feet are his hands and His hands are his feet.
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Hey Custom. You and Lobo are all about the fullback huh?
I don't get it to be honest. I'd much rather get rid of the FB position all together (since it's pretty much been useless with the personnel we've had - McKie is no Matt Suey), and bring in a second 'real' back instead. Have a Matty/Bell/C.Taylor type rotation rather than keep the old, antiquated FB position. If we
MB..Dude!? As for the FB yeah I suggested we get a different Back other than McFlee.. he is as useless as at a tit on a bull. But that's another post..
but if you look back at old posts my big concern is O-Line... TWO!!!Gaurds!!! -D-Line DE(kampman)and then D-Backs-rolle/sharper. thats my wish list.
But back to the FB... yeah the modern offense does not use the FB as the past. no doubt. but I would love to have a pounder for those 1-yarders and have someone with meat on them at the goal line. Rather than watch Double Duece A. Get Bitch Slapped as he has done or B. FUMBLE THE FU!@$#ING ROCK!!!
I beleive we get Forte on the edge and he's gone!!
I really beleive he was hurt worse than Bears Management expressed. I think we need to have a one two punch that gives us fresh legs for 22 in December..you had suggested WP I said I like it..I have issues expecting one back to carry the load.
Lobo, wasn't a shot at you man, I'm just personally not a FB guy (for the NFL). I think it's an outdated concept that doesn't fit with today's elite passing games - which i think we're moving towards.
I think you want a Weaver, not a Lorenzo Neil right? I get it. I'd just personally rather have another great runner/pass catcher instead and leave the blocking to the oline and someone other than olsen. (Take that olsen man crush lovers!)
Gotta watch out for that friendly fire MB. lol.
trac.. love the friendly fire ..and you know what!! I eat it up .. I would rather have a continued heated discussion and disagree..Why? because I know all you blogster's are about improving our team. Bottom line I have more respect for each and everyone one of you than I do for the Bears Management on down. If you can show me something that's going to change my mind and improve this team.. I'm all over it..
BEAR DOWN!!!
You've got my vote for GM Lobo !
MB..I didn't take it personal bro..I just see Double Duece getting to many hits and watching as we get into December running out of gas. maybe that's more of my issue with having a multiple backs as a one-two I'd like to see 22 have fresh legs and bursting through our line (WITH TWO NEW GAURDS)for the month of December when we are going for the SB.
and MB..now you got me.. lol on the e-trade commercials.. I'm hooked..especially the outtakes.. and the suprised looked one. LOL!!!
there you go Lobo, there you go.
I love the golf one. Shank-a-potamus.
Just don't sign AK74 Aaron Kampmann. I would HATE to see him in those stinking uniforms!
O.K...I'm going trolling... sorry guys..
MMR..I am sure you would hate to see him in the
Piss Yellow and " I got the Shits green" like last year but my hope is he will be in Majestic Navy Blue and Intense Burnt Orange running "Doh"odgers into the turf.
Careful lobo, the guy told us he's like 6'6 and 280, all muscle. He also knows like 10 martial arts and is a decorate marksman and knife handler. Very, very tough guy
O.K...O.K...MB but I just have to show you this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cdYrBsWhtk
very nice Lobo.
I wouldn't worry about it, the douche probably actually looks like John Clayton: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_d-nXiaazaN0/SVJZ230wgWI/AAAAAAAAAAU/fLH4WXD13lE/s320/john_clayton.jpg
Put it this way. I give Jeff my permission to give you my email address. Send me an email & we can set something up. I would love to teach a life lesson.
Really....You're an idiot.
How about Kampman,Sharper & Parker,or (Westbrook) in free agency. Then focus on the draft at o-line,d-line,cornerback & safety.
Hahahahahaha... ok tough guy.
Max that is honestly the douchiest thing I think I've ever heard. Seriously, don't be such a meathead dude.
And you typed that shit to me for saying I didn't want to see Kampman in a stinking bear uniform for? You're worthless dude.
I thought you were going to stay clear of my posts? Whats up with that?
No Max.. I did
Whats wrong suckatanksy? Sill upset that the Brett girl took the queens to the championship game? Blaaaaaaahaaaaaaa........Peckerheads 45, Redbirds 51.......... Yeah your defense is just fine......Blaaaaahaaaaaa
OH SHIT! That one made me laugh. Rodgers is the truth. He is the prototypical QB. Has the brain Like Peyton & Brees with a cannon like Brady, but has wheels unlike the others. Rodgers WILL win a Super Bowl or 2. Just watch. He is the real deal unlike the malcontent known as Cutler. You really think I wish Favre was still a Packer? Favre was the major reason the Vikes went as far as the did, BUT he was also the reason the Vikes didn't go to the bowl. He has ended 2 different teams seasons in the last 3 years with TERRIBLE picks. 2 of those in crunch time in title games & the other costing his team divisional title & playoff spot. So again, you really think I want Favre when I can have Rodgers who doesn't turn the the ball over & is almost considered elite? Come on man, use your brain...
ended seasons for 3 different teams in the past 3 years... sorry for the typo...
Pack- OT NFC title game INT
Jets- 4th Q pick against the Dolpins
Vikes- Worst postseason INT in the history the game or at least in my lifetime.
Wow, you sure you're not following this guy around. Yeah right. Blaaaaahaaaaaa.........
Hey,take your piece of shiiht Carcass and drag yourself back to a pathetic G- Bay blog, with all the other Losers are, that root for the Fudgeheads!! You are seriously lost, let me spell it out for your Dumb-Asss, if you can read? THIS IS A BEARS BLOG!!! You are obviously insecure & worried about the Bears, or you wouldnt feel the need to post your Bull-Shiht here!!! Like I always say, GO BEARS! BEAR THE FUUHCK DOWN!!
nice all around MB.. damn gone for the day and a BITCH from Cheedarville is doing a throwdown..FU!@$#$#K I missed it!! next time I will try to be here and have some chips and dip for the fun.
lol the Bear-Packer war is fresh w/ Mad Max. at least fresh ideas are being bounced around w/ him here, so he's good w/ me. =)
but fuck the Pack in any and all things.
Amen,to your last sentence!!
here is a life lesson Doug Buffone said in his rant.."yeah I got beat down sometimes but If I go down I'm taking him down with me". end quote
Damn MB, I forgot to post OrangeCaesar for Sad Sax Suckatansky. I'll get him next time.
Hahahahaha... please don't Trac. Even that clown doesn't deserve that treatment. Brutal.
Aaaaand, some interesting stuff on the rumors board for us: http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/features/rumors?&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnfl%2ffeatures%2frumors
(Check Rolle, Jones, Ruskell, etc...)
Hey MB, Sad Sax called you out man. And for the record, your posts rank among my favorite.
Thanks Trac. Appreciate that my man
WOW dude, now I know your are everything that is wrong with the world. If you really believe that then I feel sorry for you. I really do. I hope you can get over you petty mindset because you should know that is COMPLETELY wrong. I really wish the best for you, man. You need a lot of work, but if you work at it you can get better.
Hey MMF..
I don't get it why do you post here? I mean are you just incapable of understanding that this says DA BEARS BLOG.. Or is it that you are a closet Bear Fan and your cow-tipping friends may get amd at you.
Keep reaching. It's quite comical to say the least. I say one thing small thing & you come up with that? Hilarious. You sir a scumbag of EPIC proportions.
In all seriousness though... When I read this blog there are some really good posters here, but you MB30SD are not one of them. Why is it that you post so much, but you rarely say anything worthwhile.
I think it's safe to say you are utterly useless other than being able to sling meaningless insults. What a punk bitch you are. Feel free to punch yourself in the face.
Did you say your thing was small. So sorry Suckatansky, I guess that's why you're a peckerhead fan, makes sense now.
What are you like 10 years old? Come up with some new material that you didn't learn a recess, OK?
Coming from a guy who hasn't had a single appealing or thought provoking post since you arrived, I'll feel free to take that with a pinch of salt.
Also, didn't Al or one of the other guys already give you a link to a Packers blog a while back? Why don't you go there to be useless instead of wasting our space?
Where do you get this stuff from? Do yourself a favor & tone down the TV watching. It's rotting your already lacking brain. You really can't afford to lose anymore or you would be considered for 'Ringer' status.
On a serious note... There are some good posters here, know there stuff, but you got MB30SD who posts triple the amount of the rest, but NEVER saying anything worthwhile? Pick your game up, MB30SD.
Tell you what, I believe in democracy Max. We can poll the members here about who they think adds more value to this blog?
If you win I'll never post again. What do you think?
(SC, are you shaking your head yet?)
Suckatansky, can you tell me why all the women in cheeseland look like their family tree doesn't fork?
How can any of you be the least bit optimistic about next year when the Packers & Vikings are CLEARLY better than the bears? It must really suck to know that the Packers are LEAPS & BOUNDS ahead of the bears.
You guys better be praying to your Brian Urlacher fatheads that something magical happens, because the bears are currently among the laughing stock of the league. Oh how far they have fallen since that mighty Super Bowl losing team. It's arguable that the Lions future looks better than the bears. You know shits fucked up when that's the case. Pretty sad for the 2nd best postseason team in NFL history if you ask me, but to me it's hilarious considering how much of scumbags the majority of the bear fan base is.
MMF..
Leaps and Bounds really..what team are you looking at? wow MMF
It's green & gold. Get it right, OK.
No As I said before and I will say again
"Piss yellow and I got the shits green"
my second SECOND?
Ricky Bobby, Fresno, Ricky Bobby .....
Irish! Well done lad. One of my favorites...
"Yeah. I'm not gonna say it. Nope. Break it, Pep
Teddy, channel your inner Abe Lincoln would you, please, and heed his most classic piece of advice...
"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than speak and remove all doubt."
Albert, channel your inner Who is Willie Gault and go eat some Luke's for me.
Grant and Swan preferred over Ft. Lowell and Prince.
I miss T-Town.
Poor old Rod gets a lot of stick. If the defense sucks again this year - it'll be his fault and Lovie will throw his hands up in the air. Poor guy was brought it in to coach up the line and can't even do that now. If they bring in Peppers, he won't even get our best line coach ! Meh.
TEd looks and sounds like a complete fucking idiot, This fucking guy should not be doin any talking.
He hired the PERFECT coach then...
I'm gonna break down Teddy Bears statement.
The need to bring in new ideas=we don't have a clue.
Energy=I'm worn out & can't take this crap anymoe.
Passion= This job sucks, you should try it sometime.
has never been more apparent=we can't fool you anymore.
Mike Martz as offensive Co-ordinator=Cuttys gonna earn his salary
Rod Marrenelli as defesive co-ordinator=boy he's gonna make Lovie look good.
Bring a renewed focus on winning=7 wins will look good next year.
Two of the most intellegent and well respected coaches=they helped Detroit get the first pick in the draft.
Oh and by the way, we need more money.
Sincerely, Teddy Bear.
Well done.
Trac...And this is the reason why "GOING POSTAL" is like a
Euphoria n.
a feeling of happiness, confidence, or well-being sometimes exaggerated in pathological states as mania.
When the Village wanted to crush Frankenstein, Villagers stormed the castle with Pitch Forks and Blazing Torches....hmmm... I am trying to stay positive here trac but the vein on my forehead says something different
Shake it off lobo before you do something you regret.
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!
Murphy, you may very well be right sir. I know he had a very bad season due to a knee injury early. I was just throwing out my positive vibes for him since I think he'll end up being an NFL badass wherever he goes.
You never really know how these kids will end up making the leap, but he's cut like an NFL player and from what I saw his first two years.
Ha! It's a term of endearment Murph, it wasn
The Packers were 13-3 in '07, 6-10 in '08, & 11-5 in '09 with virtually the same exact roster those 3 years minus a couple players. You tell me which one of those 3 doesn't belong. I can give you some reasons for the 6-10 finish, but I tend to try to think of the future instead of past. Especially multiple years in the past. I'm not sure what you are arguing with anyway.
The Vikings swept the Pack, so what. They played better those 2 games & the Packers were still learning the new D while ironing out the O line problems. It was early in the year when the Vikes were playing their best football.
Ummmm The Packers swept the bears & there is no way around it. Make you're excuses as I did with the losses to the Vikings, but at the end of the day... The better team won both games.
Is Rodgers supposed to not have a mediocre games? Nice to see you've put him the deserved superstar level. Division games are always tough, you should know that. Regardless if a team is bad it's still tough because they mean so much.
& yes the Packers ARE LEAPS & BOUNDS ahead of the bears. They have the youngest team in the league. They have one of the best young QBs in the game, not an over hyped bum like Cutler. They have one of the best offenses in all of football. They have one of the best defenses in the game. A defense that almost ALL pundits said wouldn't work until year 2 at least, but was the BEST against the run, top 10 in points, 1st in TO forced, 2nd in total yardage.... Need I say more...
They are a couple of pieces away from being a legit Super Bowl contender. Can you say the same for the bears? I think not...
Face it the bears aren't even close to the level of the Packers. Could they win a game against the Packers, sure, division games are tough. I'm tending to think that the Packers WILL sweep the bears AGAIN this year en route to divisional title with a first round bye. I honestly believe that. Could turn the tables & say you honestly see the bears doing that? I think not...