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All I can say is WOW. I don't like where this offseason is heading. Jones and Briggs demand trades, rumblings of Ogunyele getting moved, Rivera gone, took much too long to get Lovie his extension, etc.
Now, TJ traded tonight (basically just moved up 26 slots in draft), Briggs wants out (umm why?!), draft needs all screwed up now b/c of trade, nothing done in FA yet, and so on.
TJ - should have paid the man! He is a great fit for our running running scheme and the perfect blue collar type of guy the city embraces. He's proved durable as well as a respected leader in the clubhouse. Benson has done nothing to gain acceptance from his teammates, from holding out as a rookie, making dumb statements, and simply not staying healthy.
Briggs - Shut up already. Not saying he isn't a great player, but may only be good, as obviously somewhat a product of our system. If he wasn't surrounded by all the great players we have on D, like D Line, Urlacher, healthy Mike Brown, etc. If he wants to get his contract bigger and better than Urlacher's from a crappy defensive team, let him and don't expect to see him back to the Pro Bowl.
DRAFT Needs:
* How big of a need is RB now w/o TJ? Dunno how Benson can hold up or if Peterson could handle a full load if Benson goes down.
* OL is aging and has to be addressed, both G and T. Guys like Blaylock (TX), Free (NIU), Sears (Tenn), and Staley (C. Mich) hafta be considered at 31 or 37.
* TE always a pressing concern and even though Clark had a great year, it NEVER hurts to have a pair of quality TEs - Miller (ASU) and Olsen (MIA) will be looked at.
* S, depending on Brown's health and there is word Todd Johnson and Worrell will not be back. 3rd/4th round possible here.
* OLB, depending on whole Briggs situation. If he dealt, Bears would get something decent for him, though I believe if he's signed by someone else, we would be owed 2 1st Round picks as a result of franchising him. Willis (S. Miss), Posluszny (PSU), Beason (Mia), and Timmons (FSU) all would get looks, as if no Briggs next year, Bears will want someone to come in right away, start, and make plays.
Any FA or draft thoughts or what to do w/Briggs?
Anyways, sorry for long post and rant. Just have been increasingly discontented with the Bears offseason thus far and the Jones trade is what finally set me off. I know there are other Bears fans on here and am just curious to hear your thoughts on the subject, or anyone's for that matter. Thanks. Go Bears!
Moose
Now, TJ traded tonight (basically just moved up 26 slots in draft), Briggs wants out (umm why?!), draft needs all screwed up now b/c of trade, nothing done in FA yet, and so on.
TJ - should have paid the man! He is a great fit for our running running scheme and the perfect blue collar type of guy the city embraces. He's proved durable as well as a respected leader in the clubhouse. Benson has done nothing to gain acceptance from his teammates, from holding out as a rookie, making dumb statements, and simply not staying healthy.
Briggs - Shut up already. Not saying he isn't a great player, but may only be good, as obviously somewhat a product of our system. If he wasn't surrounded by all the great players we have on D, like D Line, Urlacher, healthy Mike Brown, etc. If he wants to get his contract bigger and better than Urlacher's from a crappy defensive team, let him and don't expect to see him back to the Pro Bowl.
DRAFT Needs:
* How big of a need is RB now w/o TJ? Dunno how Benson can hold up or if Peterson could handle a full load if Benson goes down.
* OL is aging and has to be addressed, both G and T. Guys like Blaylock (TX), Free (NIU), Sears (Tenn), and Staley (C. Mich) hafta be considered at 31 or 37.
* TE always a pressing concern and even though Clark had a great year, it NEVER hurts to have a pair of quality TEs - Miller (ASU) and Olsen (MIA) will be looked at.
* S, depending on Brown's health and there is word Todd Johnson and Worrell will not be back. 3rd/4th round possible here.
* OLB, depending on whole Briggs situation. If he dealt, Bears would get something decent for him, though I believe if he's signed by someone else, we would be owed 2 1st Round picks as a result of franchising him. Willis (S. Miss), Posluszny (PSU), Beason (Mia), and Timmons (FSU) all would get looks, as if no Briggs next year, Bears will want someone to come in right away, start, and make plays.
Any FA or draft thoughts or what to do w/Briggs?
Anyways, sorry for long post and rant. Just have been increasingly discontented with the Bears offseason thus far and the Jones trade is what finally set me off. I know there are other Bears fans on here and am just curious to hear your thoughts on the subject, or anyone's for that matter. Thanks. Go Bears!
Moose
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