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I wrote the most brilliant thing I'd ever written. Seriously, if you read it you guys would realize I know so much more about football and life than anyone here - it was pulitzer prize winning stuff. It was full of amazing points that were as much about the secret to life as football. But it got deleted. And I dont remember any of it anymore.

in a game where they ran more than usual.

Hey Mr. 7 running attempts: The 49ers are going to the super bowl, and have only throewn the ball 6 times with 12:50 left int he 4th quarter. 34 points too. RUN. THE. BALL. I mean sure, have your high tech offense too but RUN. THE. BALL. NAGY!

I dont think the NFL fixes games for any reason. Bad calls happen, but there is no overarching strategy to work for or against any team by the league.

tell ya what, you take 2 and under, and Ill take 3 and over! That's probably right on the line anyway, so it's a fair bet.

we heard the same sunk costs argument about Parkey. Theyd have to bring him back because theyre paying him. But the money is already spent. You cant get it back. So the question is Leno or someone else? I believe they will have several new starters on the OL this coming year, no matter what the contract situations are.

for sure!

sadly, yes.

you know what? scratch that. Im not even really making that argument. I'm just saying Montgomery has the skill set to excel at what you ask a running back to do.

do those rushing rankings still hold up in yards per carry? Because I think those are total rushing yards, which doesnt really tell the story of complimentary football as you suggested, and I just clarified above.

Oh I'm not saying to never pass. I'm saying the consistent 4 or 5 yard running play is the most dangerous play in football, not the long pass. And so, the role of the running back isnt to get 80 yard runs, but to move the chains and force the defense to have to move toward the ball, which opens up the passing game and complimentary football like you said. And therefore, Montgomery is great, and we dont need to replace him with a "home run hitter" - lord knows Walter Payton wasn't one. But he was the best back ever. Jim Brown too.

Oops! Sorry! I'm just so disgusted by it I guess I'm seeing things that arent there. And I totally agree the WRs are fine, and TE is a huge need. Carry on!

The first priority is fixing the OL!

What I saw was a staff that all agreed not to call any power running plays. They were busy pulling people for trap blocks all the time, and no one knew who to block, or how to block. It was remarkably consistent in it's stinkiness.

I think Montgomery is a really great back. It's not necessary for a RB to be a home run hitter. Payton surely wasnt. Put it this way, if you can get 4 yards per carry every single time without fail, your team cannot lose, and you will be the most dominant offense in football even if you never do anything else but hand the ball to that RB. A 10 minute 15 play drive ending in a touchdown is MUCH more dangerous than a long 80 yard touchdown pass. RB is a strength on this team. If you want to augment the running game (and yes we should really want that!!) then the Bears need these things: 1) an actual run blocking offensive line 2) a coach that will call the run, and the right run, and often 3) an effective passing game to stretch the defense, and keep safeties out of the box The running back is the only part of the equation we already have. If the Bears do a decent job of some of these things, and we will all be buying Montgomery jerseys.

No way Leno is our starting LOT next year. No way. I dont care what they are paying him. We will have someone else at that position. If not, they need to fire everyone immediately, from Pace on down. That guy has no business playing another down for the Bears.

I hear ya. I'd be OK with keeping Floyd at a lower price as a backup, but if they have the money or picks to replace him with someone with a better upside, that'd be great too.

Bingo. Someone understands the idea of sunk costs. There should be ZERO chance that Leno plays another snap for us period. Any coach that thinks he needs another chance should be fired immediately. Hopefully there are no coaches on the Bears that think that. Leno is bad at football.

they only reason they arent being fired right now is the money remaining on their contracts. next year they are clearly on the hot seat if they dont prove something on the field.

If this turns out to be true of our roster - how likely do you think Nagy is to abandon the RPO? I think the odds he can meaningfully change are very low.

Great article, but I think that if you assume that both current OTs will be starting again next year, youre making a mistake. I know that's how the cap looks now, but I think we will see a lot more new blood on the OL than common wisdom projects. I had the same discussion here two years ago about the wide receiver squad. I think they cut Leno. I really do.

cool. I dont really know any of these players. I dont watch a lot of college ball. I read a couple paragraphs on a bunch of players, and then did this. So if you have specific negatives on them, Im all ears. All I can tell you is that Fuller comes from an incredible family that achieves with the strongest character of any people Ive ever met. Im pretty good friends with his mom, Ive worked with her over a hundred times, and the goodness just oozes out of her - one of the special people that the light just shines from. Shes an amazing singer too, shes with Springsteen now, but she was with the Stones for many many years. Im not a religious person, but she is the kind of true christian that walks the walk in the most beautiful way. In world full of hypocrites, she and her family are the real deal. So all things being equal, if you can get him at whatever slot a fair price is, hes going to grow more than most. But if hes a free safety, and we need a SS, then so bet it. Someone is gonna get a really quality person tho. I am least sure of my QB pick. I wanted a developmental project, but I have no reason to believe anyone who is projected to be a thrid day pick will be a great QB! They all have issues. And youre right, the first 5 are strong, the rest are a game. But then again the three trades are a game too LOL

so maybe they cut him, and spent the cap benefit on (some of) Jacksons guaranteed money so it doesnt count against the future. I know that Trubisky hasnt worked out great, but overall I have liked Pace. Signing the two OTs notwithstanding.

listen, I KNOW my trades wouldnt happen, but that would be a hell of a draft if it was possible...

I was just talking about everyone who would save large chunks of cap room if you cut them. I agree that Robinson should be resigned if at all possible. As for Patterson, he is a good player and a great chess piece, but if it comes down to keeping him and Leno at RT, or cutting both and bringing in a decent FA at OT, I'd have to choose that option. Not becasue Patterson isnt good, because I agree he is, but *IF* there are only so many dollars to go around, it might have to happen. I hope we can keep Patterson and revamp the OL.