madlithuanian

Good points...except Grossman. The ship has sailed, please let is sail off into the sunset. I'd rather have Hanie in all honesty.

I also think you're taking those oppenents too lightly... Cardianlas are good and can beat the tar out of our secondary right now... SF will be better by just having more experienece. Granted, I don't think by leaps and bounds. But if we take a team like that lightly, they could very well have a great game and win. GB is a rival! Never underestimate them!

Agreed... I've been one of his harsher critics on this board, and I really want nothing else other than for him to learn from his errors and become a great coach. The ball is basically in his court, c'mon Smith! Wake up from hibernation!

I think you're being excessively harsh on Holt... 33 isn't horrid. It's younger than Harrison and I think just slightly older than when Moose came here. What the heck have Hacket or Jones ever done? I'd rather roll the dice with our own guys than have Tony Montana's relative from the US on the club. More snow falls out of that guy's car than on a ski slope. I'm not even sure what to say a bout Hackett other than he seemed high on fantasy lists...until he didn't pan out. I honestly think our team could use a vertan presence. Holt appears to fit the bill. We're not looking for a savior...we're just looking for a servicable guy for a few years while Devin, Bennett, and maybe a new draftee learn the ropes behind him. I see no issue getting Holt. I do getting Jones. Hacket, I know next to nothing about and would seem like yet another Bears shot in the dark...

Blair...it's time to burn!

As much as I follow your logic...I just don't see it happening. I think the bridge has been burned...not in a horrid way, but it's time for both parties to move on.

Not sure...but talk about the land of misfit toys! What is that club, San Quentin-Mid-west?

Those are great to wash the car, go swimming with (if you have skin cacner concerns), mow the lawn, etc... At least he was a positive contributor! If you had a McNown one, I'd say burn it!

I agree as well. I couldn't take Stafford for SF due to all the negatives coming out from his interview with them...

Good pick...that was my 2nd choice for SF...

Gone! The SF 49'ers select E. Monroe, OT Virginia.

Nah! You must continue to defend away at what you feel is correct irregardless! I happen to agree with you here, but don't let that be held against you!

We'd have to get a 1st rounder back to get Cushing I think!

Let's also not forget the Billichick - Pioli connection. Also, we apparently got into a bidding war per some posts here. The Redskins bumped up the bet and we called it. Also, Cassell is not Cutler!

As Mark Twain says..."there are lies, damn lies, and statistics." But, that being said, Culters numbers are still impressive.

The 4th Q one is amazing!

Career stats: O (Kyle Orton) v C (Jay Cutler) Years/games as starter: O = 3/33 , C = 3/37 (culter 4 more games, about the same) Completions/attempt %: O = 55%, C= 63% (8% better from Cutler) Total yds: O = 5,319, C = 9,024 (3,705 more yads for Cutler...about 41% more than Kyle) TD's/Int's : O = 30/27 (1.1/1), C = 54/37 (1.5/1) Rushing yds : O = 92, C = 423 Fumbles lost: O = 10, C = 8

I loved JA's comments about the fan on Sirius radio who was so giddy he couldn't even talk! I think he gets it!

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8...mp;confirm=true Cutler trade suddenly makes Bears serious contenders in NFC By Vic Carucci | NFL.com Senior Columnist If Jay Cutler was a bad fit in the Denver Broncos' new offense, he might very well be a perfect fit in a scheme the Chicago Bears have been running for years. Taking sides NFL.com's Vic Carucci and Steve Wyche debate which team got the best of the trade that sends Jay Cutler to Chicago in exchange for draft picks and Kyle Orton. More ... More: » Dukes: Cutler trade a huge gamble » Video: Bowlen's reaction » Video: Shannon Sharpe on Cutler » Discuss: Your thoughts on trade And if that proves to be the case, Cutler's potential impact is taking the Bears from a second-place, non-playoff team to the top of the NFC North -- and perhaps even on a deep run into the postseason. Cutler is an enormous quarterbacking upgrade for the Bears, who clearly did not see themselves becoming a contender with Kyle Orton under center. Orton's inconsistency and injury-prone history gave the Bears little chance to ever develop a strong enough passing game that would provide a legitimate complement to a highly effective ground game. That was the main reason the Bears were willing to give up as much as they did -- and it was plenty -- to provide a new home for a quarterback who did not mesh with the offensive philosophy and vision of first-year Broncos coach Josh McDaniels. Another reason, according to multiple league insiders, was to keep Cutler away from two division opponents (the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions) who were known to have an interest in him and that could easily have become much better by making the trade. "Keeping him away from those teams was almost as important to the Bears as getting him for themselves," one NFL coach said. By all accounts, Cutler -- provided his Mile High soap-opera drama doesn't resurface in the Windy City -- should get along just fine with Bears offensive coordinator Ron Turner. Unlike McDaniels, Turner does not employ a passing game that often acts as a second running game. He is not asking his quarterback to take a controlled, methodical approach that frequently requires spreading the field and finding open receivers underneath the coverage. What Turner does is what Cutler was used to in Denver: Pound the ball on the ground, force the defense to crowd the line and then cut it loose with his throwing arm. The Bears do have some issues with their pass protection. Their signing of veteran left tackle Orlando Pace, who will go down as one of the game's best to play his position, will help. But Pace's age and inability to stay healthy are a concern. Giving up first- and third-round picks in this month's draft for Cutler will limit the Bears' ability to help their offensive line. Al Messerschmidt / National Football League The Bears have had only four Pro Bowl quarterbacks since 1950, and they have not had a Pro Bowl QB since Jim McMahon after the 1985 Super Bowl season. Bears' Pro Bowl quarterbacks (since 1950) Season(s) Quarterback Pro Bowls 1985 Jim McMahon 1 1963 Bill Wade 1 1955-56 Ed Brown 2 1950-51 Johnny Lujack 2 Longest active droughts without Pro Bowl QB Team Quarterback Season Years Lions Greg Landry 1971 37 Bears Jim McMahon 1985 23 Dolphins Dan Marino 1995 13 Ravens Vinny Testaverde 1996 12 However, Turner's run-first mentality should go a long way toward helping to protect Cutler. It has never been Turner's way to expose his quarterback to a ridiculous pounding by having him throw too often and including too many long-developing routes in his game plan. Presuming that all works as planned, the Bears clearly can thrive this season when you consider their soft schedule and the fact they have, by far, the best quarterback in their division. The Green Bay Packers are solid with Aaron Rodgers, but he still has some developing to do. The Vikings will pick a starter from one of two unaccomplished candidates -- Sage Rosenfels and Tarvaris Jackson. The Lions are likely to find their quarterback in the draft, but it is unlikely that a rookie (whether he is Matthew Stafford or Mark Sanchez or anyone else) will make an impact next season. Here are some other reasons that trading for Cutler makes such good sense for the Bears: » His strong arm will allow him to be effective in the inclement weather with which the Bears deal in the middle and late portions of the season in Chicago and places such as Green Bay. » The Bears already have one of the most dynamic running backs in the league in Matt Forte, who had a sensational rookie season in 2008. Cutler's big and talented arm will make Forte even more effective. » The Bears' defense struggled last season but is capable of making strides. It is notable that it ranked fifth in the NFL against the run, although the fact it was 30th against the pass and most opponents were able to move the ball successfully through the air had something to do with that. The point-scoring capability that Cutler brings also should help the defensive effort. » The Bears' special teams are strong, and the field-position game can only bring out the best in a good quarterback. "(The Bears) gave up a lot," linebacker Brian Urlacher was quoted as saying by the Chicago Tribune. "Cutler must be pretty good. I guess we got better as a team." You guessed right, Brian.

Amen!!!! JAY CULTER IS OUR QUARTERBACK!!!!

I competley agree! I love both...but Urlacher has been an off field disappointment, not detriment as far as legal issues, etc...he's just not as good of a representative as I think many would have hoped.

I think he could have easily done both... Act extremely respectful to Kyle and act excited to have Cutler on board.

Gotta love Devin! He always seems like the nicest guy... Not a sharp knife, either, but comes off very nice.

I freakin' hate the Redskins...

Great points! The JA / Ratahan combo would be quite interesting...and really something we've not seen, at least as far as I can recall. An offensive minded HC... But, I'm willing to give Smith a chance to drive the car. Maybe he can see the errors in his ways, and grow as a HC. However, I'll be more than happy to pull his licence if he f's up the car or can't get it out of first gear!