* This list is subject to change *
Tiki Barber - love this guy's heart.
Byron Leftwich - Tough guy.
Brett Favre - Plays like a Bear.
Brandon Jacobs - Brings SIU to the national level every time he touches the ball.
Mike Alstott - Proud to be a Buccaneer, I can respect that.
Sean Alexander - Gets no respect for what he has done...
Dante Hall
Warrick Dunn
Michael Strahan - Always smiling.
Chris Hovan - Good motor, never stops.
Ed Reed - Just watch the guy play... you'll get it.
Dwight Freeney - fireplug
Mike Vrabel
-Slim Tim
Monday, September 19, 2005
Bears beat Detroit Soundly.
Offensively, I like what Ron Turner has done. No smoke and mirrors like Gary Crowton, no unnecessary movement before the snap like Terry Shea. This was straight forward, block your man, create holes, pound the ball football. Nice going Ron!!!
- Slim Tim
- Slim Tim
Saturday, September 17, 2005
Don't Despair Orton Fans...
Ryan Leaf won his first game,
Ryan Leaf won his second game as well
Peyton Manning lost his first game
Peyton Manning also lost his first 4 games.... and was only 3-13 his first season (13-3 his second season)
- Slim Tim.
Ryan Leaf won his second game as well
Peyton Manning lost his first game
Peyton Manning also lost his first 4 games.... and was only 3-13 his first season (13-3 his second season)
- Slim Tim.
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Slim Tim's Top Ten List of Players the Bears can Ill Afford to Lose to Injury.
Injuries happen in the NFL every week. The Bears have gotten their fair share of injuries the past few years. This year, they have already lost their starting Quarterback for most, if not all, of the year. I have composed my list of the Bears that I feel cannot get injured. If these players get injured, it will have the most demoralizing effect on the team due to their leadership and general lack of depth behind them.
1. Olin Kreutz - anchors the O-Line. Losing him would definitely be the worst loss
2. Muhsin Muhammad - Big dropoff at WR after Moose
3. John Tait - Needs to have big year
4. Brian Urlacher - Has to be in every game
5. Thomas Jones - Benson is unproven and Peterson is good but not good enough
6. Peanut Tillman - Excellent cover corner and two rookies are backups
7. Kyle Orton - Although unproven, we can't lose another QB
8. Tommie Harris - Gets better each game
9. Lance Briggs - Poised to have ProBowl year
10. Mike Brown - New position needs him on the field every week
* Notable players I have left off of the list:
Adewale Oguleye or Alex Brown - Depth behind them is OK
Terrance Metcalf - Is he all that good to start with?
Mike Green - Todd Johnson is a player.
Hunter Hillenmeyer - Joe Odom is a good backup.
Desmond Clark - Hasn't distinguished himself as a "need to have" player yet.
- Slim Tim
1. Olin Kreutz - anchors the O-Line. Losing him would definitely be the worst loss
2. Muhsin Muhammad - Big dropoff at WR after Moose
3. John Tait - Needs to have big year
4. Brian Urlacher - Has to be in every game
5. Thomas Jones - Benson is unproven and Peterson is good but not good enough
6. Peanut Tillman - Excellent cover corner and two rookies are backups
7. Kyle Orton - Although unproven, we can't lose another QB
8. Tommie Harris - Gets better each game
9. Lance Briggs - Poised to have ProBowl year
10. Mike Brown - New position needs him on the field every week
* Notable players I have left off of the list:
Adewale Oguleye or Alex Brown - Depth behind them is OK
Terrance Metcalf - Is he all that good to start with?
Mike Green - Todd Johnson is a player.
Hunter Hillenmeyer - Joe Odom is a good backup.
Desmond Clark - Hasn't distinguished himself as a "need to have" player yet.
- Slim Tim
2005 Chicago Bears Roster Breakdown
I just wanted to add a little insight behind the players that make up the 53 members of the Chicago Bears Roster.
1. The positional breakdown is as follows:
DB 11
DL 8
OL 8
LB 6
WR 6
QB 4
RB 4
SP 3
TE 3
The things that jump off the chart are:
2. The 4 QBs that they are carrying - most teams only carry 3. I think that once Rex comes back, one of the QBs will be sent to the practice squad, at that point in time, it could be any of the QBs on the roster.
3. They opted to carry at least as many offensive linemen as defensive linemen. I feel that Qasim Mitchell is not good enough to wear an NFL uniform, so it is hard to count all of the Offensive Linemen. Thatwithstanding, depth on the Offensive Line will be critical this year to offset the injuries that are bound to happen.
4. Every time I look wih awe that they opt to carry 3 specialists on their team, i.e. Kicker, Punter AND Longsnapper, I think back to how many times in the years that Patrick Mannelly has been part of the team that they have had problems with long snaps and it makes sense. I am kinda torn, though only because that is a roster spot that could be used for a backup Offensive Lineman.
5. The Bears are carrying a lot of Defensive Backs. The 11 that make up the 53 man roster does not include Cameron Worrell and Anfonso Marshall, who are injured.
6. 7 Rookies make up the 53 man roster -
Bradley, Mark
Benson, Cedric
Orton, Kyle
Holly, Daven
Davis, Rashied
Harris, Chris
McGowan, Brandon
7. 11 members of the Chicago Bears are over 300 lbs.:
63 Garza, Roberto 300
91 Harris, Tommie 300
99 Johnson, Tank 300
74 Brown, Ruben 300
95 Scott, Ian 302
76 Tait, John 315
75 Colombo, Marc 317
70 Boone, Alfonso 318
60 Metcalf, Terrence 318
69 Miller, Fred 320
72 Mitchell, Qasim 355
8. The average weight of the 53 man roster is 240.25 lbs.
9. The average experience of the 53 man roster is 4.28 years.
10. The state representing the most hometowns of the Bears is Florida. 6 Players' hometowns are in Florida:
Blake,Jeff
Johnson,Todd
Scott,Ian
Peterson,Adrian
Brown,Alex
Clark,Desmond
That's all for now. I might add a little more once I have had time to think about the roster a little bit more.
- Slim Tim
1. The positional breakdown is as follows:
DB 11
DL 8
OL 8
LB 6
WR 6
QB 4
RB 4
SP 3
TE 3
The things that jump off the chart are:
2. The 4 QBs that they are carrying - most teams only carry 3. I think that once Rex comes back, one of the QBs will be sent to the practice squad, at that point in time, it could be any of the QBs on the roster.
3. They opted to carry at least as many offensive linemen as defensive linemen. I feel that Qasim Mitchell is not good enough to wear an NFL uniform, so it is hard to count all of the Offensive Linemen. Thatwithstanding, depth on the Offensive Line will be critical this year to offset the injuries that are bound to happen.
4. Every time I look wih awe that they opt to carry 3 specialists on their team, i.e. Kicker, Punter AND Longsnapper, I think back to how many times in the years that Patrick Mannelly has been part of the team that they have had problems with long snaps and it makes sense. I am kinda torn, though only because that is a roster spot that could be used for a backup Offensive Lineman.
5. The Bears are carrying a lot of Defensive Backs. The 11 that make up the 53 man roster does not include Cameron Worrell and Anfonso Marshall, who are injured.
6. 7 Rookies make up the 53 man roster -
Bradley, Mark
Benson, Cedric
Orton, Kyle
Holly, Daven
Davis, Rashied
Harris, Chris
McGowan, Brandon
7. 11 members of the Chicago Bears are over 300 lbs.:
63 Garza, Roberto 300
91 Harris, Tommie 300
99 Johnson, Tank 300
74 Brown, Ruben 300
95 Scott, Ian 302
76 Tait, John 315
75 Colombo, Marc 317
70 Boone, Alfonso 318
60 Metcalf, Terrence 318
69 Miller, Fred 320
72 Mitchell, Qasim 355
8. The average weight of the 53 man roster is 240.25 lbs.
9. The average experience of the 53 man roster is 4.28 years.
10. The state representing the most hometowns of the Bears is Florida. 6 Players' hometowns are in Florida:
Blake,Jeff
Johnson,Todd
Scott,Ian
Peterson,Adrian
Brown,Alex
Clark,Desmond
That's all for now. I might add a little more once I have had time to think about the roster a little bit more.
- Slim Tim
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Reason For Optimism Part 2
Sports Betting and Gambling Odds Online: "Chicago has the best defense in the division, if not the entire NFC."
I found this article from some gambling site... I love it! Positive Bear Love! Since there is not enough positive info out there for the beloved Bears, I thought I would share... and I quote "Chicago has the best defense in the division, if not the entire NFC."
- Slim Tim
I found this article from some gambling site... I love it! Positive Bear Love! Since there is not enough positive info out there for the beloved Bears, I thought I would share... and I quote "Chicago has the best defense in the division, if not the entire NFC."
- Slim Tim
Chicago Bears getting no respect...
Yahoo! Sports - NFL - Patriots meet Moss as big favorites: "Chicago (plus 6) at Washington"
Firstly, DAVE GOLDBERG, AP Football Writer has the Redskins winning 11-4. What the heck kind of score is 11-4? Now, I could see the Bears getting two safeties... but to then not convert even one of those safeties into at least a field goal.... ALL GAME. Two safeties? I know their offense is not that great, but we have Jerry Azumah returning kickoffs... Man, 11-4 - no respect.
Secondly, there's the now infamous 32nd in the league pick by SI's Dr. Z. Again, no respect.
Lastly there is the Vegas odds, at 40/1... I might have to throw down some $$$ on that bet. - no respect.
This year, the Bear are going to have to prove people wrong and gain back some of that respect.
- Slim Tim.
Firstly, DAVE GOLDBERG, AP Football Writer has the Redskins winning 11-4. What the heck kind of score is 11-4? Now, I could see the Bears getting two safeties... but to then not convert even one of those safeties into at least a field goal.... ALL GAME. Two safeties? I know their offense is not that great, but we have Jerry Azumah returning kickoffs... Man, 11-4 - no respect.
Secondly, there's the now infamous 32nd in the league pick by SI's Dr. Z. Again, no respect.
Lastly there is the Vegas odds, at 40/1... I might have to throw down some $$$ on that bet. - no respect.
This year, the Bear are going to have to prove people wrong and gain back some of that respect.
- Slim Tim.
Denver Broncos - automatically overtake Chicago Bears at 32nd team in NFL...
According to the Rocky Mountain News, the Broncos are close to a deal with former first-round wide receiver David Terrell to take the roster spot left vacant by the retirement of Jerry Rice. Terrell was released by the Patriots last weekend.
Whoa, the Broncos must be seriously hurting, or seriously stupid.
- Slim Tim
UPDATE:
Denver signs wide receiver Terrell.
- Slim Tim
Whoa, the Broncos must be seriously hurting, or seriously stupid.
- Slim Tim
UPDATE:
Denver signs wide receiver Terrell.
- Slim Tim
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Slim Tim's 10 Ten List of Favorite Post-Superbowl Bears.
Here is the list of my personal favorite Post-Superbowl Bears. I ranked the top ten and then decided I still had some favorites I needed to mention so I listed them on down to number 30. (I had some time to ponder this message and this really isn't a list of the top performers, but just my favorite players - hard workers, good people)
1. Tom Waddle
2. Chris Zorich
3. Brian Urlacher
4. Neal Anderson
5. Anthony Thomas
6. Jim Flanigan
7. Trace Armstrong
8. Raymont Harris
9. Olin Kreutz
10. Jim Miller
11. Warrick Holdman
12. Maurice Douglass
13. Peanut Tillman
14. Glen Kozlowski
15. Alex Brown
16. Brad Muster
17. Wendell Davis
18. Jerry Azumah
19. Mark Carrier
20. Donnell Woolford
21. Jerry Fontenot
22. James Williams
23. Bobby Engram
24. Marty Booker
25. Roosevelt Colvin
26. Ted Washington
27. Dante Jones
28. Mike Brown
29. Tommie Harris
30. Cap Boso
- Slim Tim.
1. Tom Waddle
2. Chris Zorich
3. Brian Urlacher
4. Neal Anderson
5. Anthony Thomas
6. Jim Flanigan
7. Trace Armstrong
8. Raymont Harris
9. Olin Kreutz
10. Jim Miller
11. Warrick Holdman
12. Maurice Douglass
13. Peanut Tillman
14. Glen Kozlowski
15. Alex Brown
16. Brad Muster
17. Wendell Davis
18. Jerry Azumah
19. Mark Carrier
20. Donnell Woolford
21. Jerry Fontenot
22. James Williams
23. Bobby Engram
24. Marty Booker
25. Roosevelt Colvin
26. Ted Washington
27. Dante Jones
28. Mike Brown
29. Tommie Harris
30. Cap Boso
- Slim Tim.
Sunday, September 04, 2005
Latest Superbowl Odds.
Team (Last updated August 30, 2005)
New England Patriots 2/1
Green Bay Packers 7/2
Philadelphia Eagles 5/1
Indianapolis Colts 6/1
Minnesota Vikings 7/1
Atlanta Falcons 8/1
Pittsburgh Steelers 11/1
Baltimore Ravens 12/1
San Diego Chargers 15/1
Dallas Cowboys 15/1
New York Jets 17/1
Kansas City Chiefs 17/1
Carolina Panthers 17/1
Jacksonville Jaguars 17/1
Denver Broncos 20/1
Buffalo Bills 20/1
Oakland Raiders 20/1
St. Louis Rams 22/1
Seattle Seahawks 25/1
Cincinatti Bengals 25/1
Washington Redskins 30/1
Detroit Lions 30/1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 40/1
New York Giants 40/1
Arizona Cardinals 40/1
Chicago Bears 40/1
Tennessee Titans 50/1
Houston Texans 60/1
New Orleans Saints 65/1
Miami Dolphins 70/1
Cleveland Browns 100/1
San Francisco 49ers 150/1
New England Patriots 2/1
Green Bay Packers 7/2
Philadelphia Eagles 5/1
Indianapolis Colts 6/1
Minnesota Vikings 7/1
Atlanta Falcons 8/1
Pittsburgh Steelers 11/1
Baltimore Ravens 12/1
San Diego Chargers 15/1
Dallas Cowboys 15/1
New York Jets 17/1
Kansas City Chiefs 17/1
Carolina Panthers 17/1
Jacksonville Jaguars 17/1
Denver Broncos 20/1
Buffalo Bills 20/1
Oakland Raiders 20/1
St. Louis Rams 22/1
Seattle Seahawks 25/1
Cincinatti Bengals 25/1
Washington Redskins 30/1
Detroit Lions 30/1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 40/1
New York Giants 40/1
Arizona Cardinals 40/1
Chicago Bears 40/1
Tennessee Titans 50/1
Houston Texans 60/1
New Orleans Saints 65/1
Miami Dolphins 70/1
Cleveland Browns 100/1
San Francisco 49ers 150/1
Bears - 2004 starters without jobs...
Here a smattering of 2004 Chicago Bears starters now out of football...
David Terrell was just released by the NE Patriots... Who knew? I'll tell you... everyone who watched him play in Chicago knew, that's who...
Jonathan Quinn was released by the KC Chiefs. This of course is no big surprise at all.
Chad Hutchinson getting cut was not big surprise either.
- Slim Tim.
David Terrell was just released by the NE Patriots... Who knew? I'll tell you... everyone who watched him play in Chicago knew, that's who...
Jonathan Quinn was released by the KC Chiefs. This of course is no big surprise at all.
Chad Hutchinson getting cut was not big surprise either.
- Slim Tim.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Bears Fans: Firejerry.com is back online.
Calling all intelligent Bears Fans! If you truly follow the Bears and all of their moves and question some of the things that you read in the papers, take a look at firejerry.com. It is back online as of August 23rd, 2005. The website highlights all of the misteps that Jerry Angelo has taken since being with the Bears (and mentions some from before). The person running the site has put together a well thought out approach to how to intelligently evaluate the general manager position. If you truly care about the Bears, this site is for you.
I have included a quote from the firejerry.com website here:
...."For the past 3 years we have pointed out the complete and total incompetence of our fearful leader Jerry Angelo. Well... this year he did it to us again. Deja vu! The Grossman egg basket dropped and busted again. We are left without a veteran backup. Please return often because we will be making updates throughout the entire site! A new look with a renewed effort! We apologize for our lack of updates but we think this year may be our year!"....
- Slim Tim
I have included a quote from the firejerry.com website here:
...."For the past 3 years we have pointed out the complete and total incompetence of our fearful leader Jerry Angelo. Well... this year he did it to us again. Deja vu! The Grossman egg basket dropped and busted again. We are left without a veteran backup. Please return often because we will be making updates throughout the entire site! A new look with a renewed effort! We apologize for our lack of updates but we think this year may be our year!"....
- Slim Tim
Bears - don't forget about Rex.
I want to say that I am happy that Kyle Orton is the starting quarterback ahead of the other current quarterback options... That being said, I hear that Rex Grossman is planning on a Thanksgiving return. I think that the situation could present itself where the Bears family of fans at large might be hoping for Rex at that time. I hope that not to be the case at that point, because that would mean that the team would not be winning because of Kyle. Meaning, they are either losing, or winning in spite of Kyle at QB. If the Bears are losing games, or the offense is sputtering with Kyle when Rex is ready to come back, I can see a situation where fans will be calling for Rex.
I want what I always want, the best player on the field every week and open competition at every position no matter at what point in the season it is or how much money a player makes. That of course includes the Thomas Jones/Cedric Benson RB situation. That also means that when Jerry Azumah comes back from his neck surgery or when Rex returns from his unfortunate surgery, if they are the person to help the team win, put them in the game Lovie!
I'm out - Slim Tim.
I want what I always want, the best player on the field every week and open competition at every position no matter at what point in the season it is or how much money a player makes. That of course includes the Thomas Jones/Cedric Benson RB situation. That also means that when Jerry Azumah comes back from his neck surgery or when Rex returns from his unfortunate surgery, if they are the person to help the team win, put them in the game Lovie!
I'm out - Slim Tim.
Saturday, August 27, 2005
Reason for optimism
Passing yards - QB in top 5 (Kyle Orton)
Rushing yards - 2RB in top 5 (Thomas Jones & Adrian Peterson)
Receiving yards - WR in top 5 (Mark Bradley)
I KNOW IT IS PRESEASON, BUT....
If the Bears put in Kyle Orton for good, and they continue to stay away from the injury bug, a .500 record is not out of the question. The new Bears brass is not as pigheaded and stubborn as the old Bears brass, so it is feasible that they will start Kyle Orton now.
- Slim Tim
Rushing yards - 2RB in top 5 (Thomas Jones & Adrian Peterson)
Receiving yards - WR in top 5 (Mark Bradley)
I KNOW IT IS PRESEASON, BUT....
If the Bears put in Kyle Orton for good, and they continue to stay away from the injury bug, a .500 record is not out of the question. The new Bears brass is not as pigheaded and stubborn as the old Bears brass, so it is feasible that they will start Kyle Orton now.
- Slim Tim
Sunday, August 14, 2005
Bears agree to terms with QB Blake
Yahoo! Sports - NFL - Bears agree to terms with QB Blake
As previously reported here, Jeff Blake does indeed sign with the Bear. The only other veteran I would have liked to have seen more than Blake would have been Quincy Carter but because of some problems he has had, he may not have worked out here at all. So all in all, not a bad signing for the situation. If you remember all of the veterans who were walked through here before, though, this seems like a defeatist move. Jerry Angelo did not make the correct move on this one. We should already have Brad Johnson in camp right now. - Slim Tim
As previously reported here, Jeff Blake does indeed sign with the Bear. The only other veteran I would have liked to have seen more than Blake would have been Quincy Carter but because of some problems he has had, he may not have worked out here at all. So all in all, not a bad signing for the situation. If you remember all of the veterans who were walked through here before, though, this seems like a defeatist move. Jerry Angelo did not make the correct move on this one. We should already have Brad Johnson in camp right now. - Slim Tim
Saturday, August 13, 2005
Available QBs now that Rex Grossman is down...
Here's your list of unrestricted free agent QBs that are available now that Rex Grossman went down...
Quincy Carter UFA 4 6-2/213
Vinny Testaverde UFA 17 6-5/235
Jeff Blake UFA 12 6-0/210
Chris Chandler UFA 17 6-4.5/228
Shaun King UFA 6 6-0/225
Jeff George UFA 14 6-4/214
Kordell Stewart UFA 10 6-1/217
Doug Pederson UFA 12 6-3/220
Rick Mirer UFA 12 6-3/210
Jonathan Quinn UFA 5 6-6/240
Brock Huard UFA 6 6-5/232
I personally like Quincy Carter, Jeff Blake and Vinny Testaverde.
- Slim Tim
Quincy Carter UFA 4 6-2/213
Vinny Testaverde UFA 17 6-5/235
Jeff Blake UFA 12 6-0/210
Chris Chandler UFA 17 6-4.5/228
Shaun King UFA 6 6-0/225
Jeff George UFA 14 6-4/214
Kordell Stewart UFA 10 6-1/217
Doug Pederson UFA 12 6-3/220
Rick Mirer UFA 12 6-3/210
Jonathan Quinn UFA 5 6-6/240
Brock Huard UFA 6 6-5/232
I personally like Quincy Carter, Jeff Blake and Vinny Testaverde.
- Slim Tim
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Bradley spends some time with the first team
Yahoo! Sports - NFL - Bears: Bradley spends some time with the first team
Well, I am truly surprised that he did as well as he did in a game. Even though it was preseason, he shined. Time will tell if he lives up to his high draft pick status. It apparently shows what happens when you sign your rookie contract early and get the business end of football out of the way first, then concentrate on real football. Cedric Benson and ALL OTHER FIRST ROUND DRAFT PICKS NOW AND IN THE FUTURE SHOULD TAKE NOTE!!! - Slim Tim.
Well, I am truly surprised that he did as well as he did in a game. Even though it was preseason, he shined. Time will tell if he lives up to his high draft pick status. It apparently shows what happens when you sign your rookie contract early and get the business end of football out of the way first, then concentrate on real football. Cedric Benson and ALL OTHER FIRST ROUND DRAFT PICKS NOW AND IN THE FUTURE SHOULD TAKE NOTE!!! - Slim Tim.
Friday, July 29, 2005
Cadillac signs, reports to training camp
Yahoo! Sports - NFL - Cadillac signs, reports to training camp: "I stressed to my agent that I definitely wanted to be there on the first day, compete for a starting job and contribute to the team as soon as possible"
To me, this is a sign that we may have signed the wrong guy. Nothing endears a player to fans more than someone who is commited to getting to work and who works hard than a player like Cadillac Williams. I hope I am wrong, really wrong on this. - Slim Tim.
To me, this is a sign that we may have signed the wrong guy. Nothing endears a player to fans more than someone who is commited to getting to work and who works hard than a player like Cadillac Williams. I hope I am wrong, really wrong on this. - Slim Tim.
Sunday, July 24, 2005
Bears sign rookie QB Orton to four-year contract
Chicago Bears: "Bears sign rookie QB Orton to four-year contract"
So, this has to be the best news so far this offseason. Kyle Orton needs to get in camp on time, while C. Benson can get there and excel purely based on talent. Congrats Bears!
- SlimTim
So, this has to be the best news so far this offseason. Kyle Orton needs to get in camp on time, while C. Benson can get there and excel purely based on talent. Congrats Bears!
- SlimTim
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