Now that the 53 man rosters have been established, here is the list of WR currently on the Bears roster:
Berrian, Bernard
Bradley, Mark
Currie, Airese
Davis, Rashied
Gage, Justin
Muhammad, Muhsin
Of the casualties due to the roster cuts, here is a short list of available receivers that I would give a chance to:
Charles Rogers - Detroit
Peter Warrick - Seattle
Jabar Gaffney - Houston
Rod Gardner - Green Bay
Tyrone Calico - Tennessee
And some others that might "bear" considering:
Quincy Morgan - Pittsburgh
Darious Watts - Denver
Kelly Campbell - Miami
- Slim Tim.
Saturday, September 02, 2006
Thursday, August 31, 2006
More random preseason thoughts...
This is Rex Grossman's team period.
Mark Anderson (75) should be retained. He looks to have real good instincts.
Ron Turner knows how to call the game properly, i.e. run the ball, run the ball, run the ball, run the ball and then throw to the TE. But when he elects to throw to the WR, they had better catch it.... he just needs to stick to his plan.
The defense is not as bad as they looked at Arizona.
Devin Hester is proving why he was picked and when he was picked.
The Bears still do not have a #2 Wide Receiver.
Sure is good to get Ian Scott back... #95 is very underapreciated.
- Slim Tim
Mark Anderson (75) should be retained. He looks to have real good instincts.
Ron Turner knows how to call the game properly, i.e. run the ball, run the ball, run the ball, run the ball and then throw to the TE. But when he elects to throw to the WR, they had better catch it.... he just needs to stick to his plan.
The defense is not as bad as they looked at Arizona.
Devin Hester is proving why he was picked and when he was picked.
The Bears still do not have a #2 Wide Receiver.
Sure is good to get Ian Scott back... #95 is very underapreciated.
- Slim Tim
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Random thoughts after the first two preseason games
Howdy y'all...
* In the first game, of the first 16 plays, 12 were Rex Grossman pass attempts (is this supposed to be a running team?) and doesn't it seem like Ron Turner likes to pass, pass, pass to start every single darn game???
* Patrick Mannelly is one of the Bears 4 team captains that appear on the field during the coin toss. I am a person very divided on the use of Patrick Mannelly. On one hand, I don't remember a time when there was a bad snap... I mean the guy is a true master of his craft. On the other hand, the problem I have is the use of a roster position for a specialist that other teams do not slot a position for. That position could be used on the 53 person roster for an extra offensive lineman that doubles as a long snapper, or a kicker that just booms kickoffs through the uprights, or just use that roster slot for Devin Hester. In summation - Slim Tim is torn on this one...
* Devin Hester is one fast, exciting dude.
* The camera loves Dusty Dvoracek.
* We need to get healthy. Specifically we need Ian Scott, Tank Johnson and Mike Brown back to full health on defense.
* C. Benson is a little immature and he shows it on occasion. The story of him leaving early bores me. Ho-friggin-hum. The offensive line will block just as well for him as they block for T. Jones. I am glad that B. Urlacher and M. Brown did not take it easy on him in practice, Lord knows other defenses will not take it easy on him. Get healthy, practice hard, win games...
* The SD Chargers 11 penalties made the Bears game fairly easy to win.
* Olin Kreutz has not been called for one single snap infraction yet this preseason, but there are still two games...
* Rashied Davis wants the WR job.
* Devin Hester can hit opposing running backs pretty well.
* The Bears should sign Lance Briggs to a long term contract.
More to come, Go Bears!!! - Slim Tim
* In the first game, of the first 16 plays, 12 were Rex Grossman pass attempts (is this supposed to be a running team?) and doesn't it seem like Ron Turner likes to pass, pass, pass to start every single darn game???* Patrick Mannelly is one of the Bears 4 team captains that appear on the field during the coin toss. I am a person very divided on the use of Patrick Mannelly. On one hand, I don't remember a time when there was a bad snap... I mean the guy is a true master of his craft. On the other hand, the problem I have is the use of a roster position for a specialist that other teams do not slot a position for. That position could be used on the 53 person roster for an extra offensive lineman that doubles as a long snapper, or a kicker that just booms kickoffs through the uprights, or just use that roster slot for Devin Hester. In summation - Slim Tim is torn on this one...
* Devin Hester is one fast, exciting dude.
* The camera loves Dusty Dvoracek.
* We need to get healthy. Specifically we need Ian Scott, Tank Johnson and Mike Brown back to full health on defense.
* C. Benson is a little immature and he shows it on occasion. The story of him leaving early bores me. Ho-friggin-hum. The offensive line will block just as well for him as they block for T. Jones. I am glad that B. Urlacher and M. Brown did not take it easy on him in practice, Lord knows other defenses will not take it easy on him. Get healthy, practice hard, win games...* The SD Chargers 11 penalties made the Bears game fairly easy to win.
* Olin Kreutz has not been called for one single snap infraction yet this preseason, but there are still two games...
* Rashied Davis wants the WR job.
* Devin Hester can hit opposing running backs pretty well.
* The Bears should sign Lance Briggs to a long term contract.
More to come, Go Bears!!! - Slim Tim
Monday, August 07, 2006
One team, believed to be the Chicago Bears, has offered a fourth- round draft pick in exchange for Lelie
Rocky Mountain News: Broncos & NFL: "One team, believed to be the Chicago Bears, has offered a fourth- round draft pick in exchange for Lelie. " Wow, exciting news... This would be an immediate upgrade at WR. Go Jerry, trade away your First round pick!!! YOU CAN'T PICK IN THE FIRST ROUND ANYWAY!!!!
- Slim Tim
Friday, July 21, 2006
All Time Least Favorite/Worst Chicago Bears.
Here's my list, where do these fit in your top ten least favorite/worst Chicago Bears?
Qasim Mitchell
Rashan Salaam
Curtis Enis
David Terrell
Michael Timpson
Cade McNown
Rick Mirer
Stan Thomas
Alonzo Spellman
Alonzo Mayes
Kaseem Sinceno
- Slim Tim.
Qasim Mitchell
Rashan Salaam
Curtis Enis
David Terrell
Michael Timpson
Cade McNown
Rick Mirer
Stan Thomas
Alonzo Spellman
Alonzo Mayes
Kaseem Sinceno
- Slim Tim.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Bears release OT Mitchell - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
Bears release OT Mitchell - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
I think this could be the best move the Bears have made in four years.
I quote from this very blog from 9/08/2005 "I feel that Qasim Mitchell is not good enough to wear an NFL uniform..."
- Slim Tim
I think this could be the best move the Bears have made in four years.
I quote from this very blog from 9/08/2005 "I feel that Qasim Mitchell is not good enough to wear an NFL uniform..."
- Slim Tim
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Interesting Signings by the Bears.
So, what message are the Bears sending to Thomas Jones and Lance Briggs (or their collective agent Drew Rosenhaus) by signing their backups to long term contract extensions??? The Bears signed Adrian Peterson to a 3 year deal and Hunter Hillenmeyer to a 5 year deal.
I'm just saying...
- Slim Tim
I'm just saying...
- Slim Tim
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Rashied Davis - WR?
In an interview, Rex Grossman is quoted as saying that Rashied Davis is the most improved of all players. Improved as Wide Receiver, though... Yes, he was drafted as a CB. So, now you are asking yourself why Jerry Azumah was never given the opportunity on offense. I know I asked the same question....
- Slim Tim
- Slim Tim
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Pete Prisco, you are a moron.
The Bears are better than 20th in the league:
I have to say I was surprised when I was looking down the list of teams to not see the Bears in the top 10. But when I did not see the Bears until 20th, I could not believe it. The Bears are better than last year in two areas: QB and RB. The QB position improvement will take the Bears farther than they went last year. There is a healthy Rex Grossman, a very viable backup in Brian Griese and best of all their third string QB is Kyle Orton who won quite a few games for the Bear last year. Their RB position will be improved with a healthy Cedric Benson as well. When you factor in the Bears defense, and the fact that you just cannot score against them, you would have to conclude that they are a much better team than would be rated in the bottom half of the NFL. All that being said, I will say the same thing I told Dr. Z when he came out with his infamous preseason prediction (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/
nfl/specials/preview/2005/scout.report/) of the Bears at number 32 in the league last year. You are a moron. Go Bears.
I have to say I was surprised when I was looking down the list of teams to not see the Bears in the top 10. But when I did not see the Bears until 20th, I could not believe it. The Bears are better than last year in two areas: QB and RB. The QB position improvement will take the Bears farther than they went last year. There is a healthy Rex Grossman, a very viable backup in Brian Griese and best of all their third string QB is Kyle Orton who won quite a few games for the Bear last year. Their RB position will be improved with a healthy Cedric Benson as well. When you factor in the Bears defense, and the fact that you just cannot score against them, you would have to conclude that they are a much better team than would be rated in the bottom half of the NFL. All that being said, I will say the same thing I told Dr. Z when he came out with his infamous preseason prediction (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/
nfl/specials/preview/2005/scout.report/) of the Bears at number 32 in the league last year. You are a moron. Go Bears.
Monday, May 01, 2006
Monday's Transactions (Day after Draft)
CHICAGO BEARS-- Agreed to terms with TE Tim Day, TE Cooper Wallace, G Nate Bunce, CB Dion Byrum, K Josh Huston, G Travis Leffew, OT Mark LeVoir, S Donnie McCleskey, G Tyler McMeans, WR Mark Philmore, RB P.J. Pope, S Dwayne Slay and P Joel Stelly.
WOO HOO!!! We finally got our Tight End!!!! Just like Jerry said we would!!!!
- Slim Tim
WOO HOO!!! We finally got our Tight End!!!! Just like Jerry said we would!!!!
- Slim Tim
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Bears Draft - Phoooey...
As the Draft is coming to a close... I am wondering if the bears had such a good offense (ranking in the top 5 in most offensive categories), then why did they decide to draft exclusively on the offensive side of the ball. They have a pro bowl Tight end in Desmond Clark, so why did they pick up Marcedes Lewis in the first round? It seems that with the wealth of talent in the Wide Receiver position, that they did not need to draft Derek Hagan with their second round pick.... I thought for sure that with their defense being as horrendous as it was last year, they should have concentrated exclusively on defensive draft picks... And then I woke up.
It seems to me that the draft should have played out something like this:
Round 1: Offense
Round 2: Offense
Round 4: Offense
Round 5: Offense
Round 6: Offense
Round 7: Offense
But that is not what we got, now is it... Man what a frustrating weekend. Every single pick was on defense. EVERY STINKING ONE SO FAR. And with only two remaining picks in rounds 6 and 7, I have no reason to think otherwise. Share your thoughts if you care...
- Slim Tim
It seems to me that the draft should have played out something like this:
Round 1: Offense
Round 2: Offense
Round 4: Offense
Round 5: Offense
Round 6: Offense
Round 7: Offense
But that is not what we got, now is it... Man what a frustrating weekend. Every single pick was on defense. EVERY STINKING ONE SO FAR. And with only two remaining picks in rounds 6 and 7, I have no reason to think otherwise. Share your thoughts if you care...
- Slim Tim
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Where are the Honey Bears?
This is just soooo wrong...
Where are the Honey Bears? The Bears are not the only team w/o cheerleaders...
NFL teams and cheerleaders
January 31, 2006
NFL teams that have cheerleaders or dance teams:
Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Redskins.
NFL teams that don't have cheerleaders or dance teams:
Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers.
Where are the Honey Bears? The Bears are not the only team w/o cheerleaders...
NFL teams and cheerleaders
January 31, 2006
NFL teams that have cheerleaders or dance teams:
Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Redskins.
NFL teams that don't have cheerleaders or dance teams:
Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers.
Sunday, January 29, 2006
'If the Bears win the NFC North, I'll eat my laptop...
Charles Robinson vows to eat his laptop if the Bears win the NFC North, watch as he makes good (?) on his promise.
Doesn't seem right, seems he should have had his laptop ground up and mixed in a latte or something...
- Slim Tim
Doesn't seem right, seems he should have had his laptop ground up and mixed in a latte or something...
- Slim Tim
Monday, January 23, 2006
Chicago Bears Draft Needs.
We love our own guys. Guys that we draft, who sign before camp opens and who work hard once they get here. Let that be a lesson to new draftees: that is the formula for success. If you do those 3 basic things, you will always be beloved by Chicago Bears fans forever. I mean it, forever. Lately these type of guys have only been defensive players (save for O. Kreutz and R. Grossman). I would like that to change in this draft.
Examples of current Bears:
B. Urlacher
L. Briggs
M. Brown
P. Tillman (he's not as bad as he looked)
N. Vasher
T. Johnson
T. Harris
A. Brown
Basically the whole defense. Yes, Angelo knows how to draft defensive talent, we get it already. Now if he could only assess offensive talent just as well, let's put together our wish list...
In the 2006 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears select:
1. Leonard Pope, TE out of Georgia (Or any other big pass catching TE)
2. True Wide Receiver - Small, speedy with good hands (A. Randle El, S. Smith, E. Kennison type)
3. Big Run-Stuffing Safety (backup to M. Brown)
4. HammerHead of a fullback (L. Neal clone from San Diego)
5. Backup Offensive Guard. (No more Terrance Metcalf)
- Slim Tim
Examples of current Bears:
B. Urlacher
L. Briggs
M. Brown
P. Tillman (he's not as bad as he looked)
N. Vasher
T. Johnson
T. Harris
A. Brown
Basically the whole defense. Yes, Angelo knows how to draft defensive talent, we get it already. Now if he could only assess offensive talent just as well, let's put together our wish list...
In the 2006 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears select:
1. Leonard Pope, TE out of Georgia (Or any other big pass catching TE)
2. True Wide Receiver - Small, speedy with good hands (A. Randle El, S. Smith, E. Kennison type)
3. Big Run-Stuffing Safety (backup to M. Brown)
4. HammerHead of a fullback (L. Neal clone from San Diego)
5. Backup Offensive Guard. (No more Terrance Metcalf)
- Slim Tim
Miami shaping up coaching staff nicely...
Report: Dolphins to name Capers defensive coordinator - NFL - Yahoo! Sports: "Report: Dolphins to name Capers defensive coordinator"
So, I don't normally care about other coaching staffs but... With the signing of Dom Capers as Miami's defensive coordinator and Mike Mularkey as offensive coordinator, they are building one heck of a coaching staff. I'm just saying with the season that they had under new coach Nick Saban, look out for Miami next year. Not to mention that Terrell Owens was reported as heading to Miami's offense next year... I'm just saying... Look out.
- Slim Tim
So, I don't normally care about other coaching staffs but... With the signing of Dom Capers as Miami's defensive coordinator and Mike Mularkey as offensive coordinator, they are building one heck of a coaching staff. I'm just saying with the season that they had under new coach Nick Saban, look out for Miami next year. Not to mention that Terrell Owens was reported as heading to Miami's offense next year... I'm just saying... Look out.
- Slim Tim
Monday, January 16, 2006
Rex Grossman vs. Kyle Orton Part IV (Postseason Edition)
If Kyle Orton would have started the playoff game against Carolina, the Bears would have won.
Here is my support, it is very simple, if Kyle Orton would have started, then the Bears would have actually ran the ball, like they are set up to do. When the Bears run the ball, they control the clock, have a better offense, and would have kept the defense off of the field. Instead, they started Rex Grossman and passed the ball much more than they should have. That of course got them involved in a shootout, which the Bears are not setup to win - clearly. So, if Kyle would have started, they would have won.
There will be more postseason thoughts coming soon...
- Slim Tim
Friday, January 13, 2006
2005 Chicago Bears Tribute Slideshow/Vid
Awesome Video combination of song/picture collage. The lyrics to this song as set to Chicago Bears pictures is incredible. Go BEARS!
[From video.google.com]
2005 Chicago Bears Tribute Slideshow/Vid
JW
4 min 53 sec - Dec 23, 2005
www.villesports.com
[From video.google.com]
2005 Chicago Bears Tribute Slideshow/Vid
JW
4 min 53 sec - Dec 23, 2005
www.villesports.com
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Who will Win, Bears or Panthers?
I would formally like to declare my guess for the upcoming Bears/Panthers playoff game outcome.
Slim Tim officially declares that he picks: Bears - 27, Panthers -14.
Feel free to publish your own guesses for this weekend's game here.
- Slim Tim.
Slim Tim officially declares that he picks: Bears - 27, Panthers -14.
Feel free to publish your own guesses for this weekend's game here.
- Slim Tim.
Monday, January 02, 2006
If the Bears win the NFC North, I'll eat my laptop
Read and React: Last call - NFL - Yahoo! Sports: "If the Bears win the NFC North, I'll eat my laptop"
I love the predictions against the Bears that come true, since the Bears actually won the NFC North, the reporter goes on to answer lots of email regarding the very subject of eating his laptop.
- Slim Tim
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