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Schefter: Roquan Smith was not himself at practice
BearFan PHX replied to DABEARSDABOMB's topic in Bearstalk
Good analysis, his head might not have been right for some reason. And whatever it is, if it's a one off, and he's back to normal no one is going to care. But it is fair to wonder if it's something that will hang around. Depression isn't really about whatever issue it is that's making it worse at that moment. It's usually an underlying condition and the issues that come along are just triggers. Eventually little things become big reasons if it isn't dealt with earlier. Again, I think we all agree we all have no idea what it is. But I think it's normal to wonder, and to hope that it isn't something that will be ongoing. We all want to cheer for good Roquan, and we're all hoping, in different ways, that there isn't a bad Roquan that becomes any kind of issue. -
Schefter: Roquan Smith was not himself at practice
BearFan PHX replied to DABEARSDABOMB's topic in Bearstalk
well no one is all good or all bad. people make mistakes. anything is possible. -
Schefter: Roquan Smith was not himself at practice
BearFan PHX replied to DABEARSDABOMB's topic in Bearstalk
Im not speculating as in trying to guess exactly what happened (which is what speculating is) I was REALLY clear about not knowing. I was investigating the space of possibilities that the information contains. Not picking a specific one to assume, but instead playing with what little we do know to at least put boundaries on what KIND of thing it is. Anyway, it's national sports, and we are sports fans on a sports talk page all we DO is speculate LOL -
Schefter: Roquan Smith was not himself at practice
BearFan PHX replied to DABEARSDABOMB's topic in Bearstalk
For sure lets hope whatever it is everyone gets past it and Smith goes on to be happy, healthy and productive. I have no desire to dislike the guy, or carry a grudge. I love the Bears, that's all. But it was something, and sooner or later something will come out. And if Roquan was a jerk and out of control, that's kind of a personality trait of some great MLBers too. I doubt Dick Butkis was all please and thank you every time. It's cool if he has a nasty streak. But he'll have to keep it in perspective and no go Antonio Brown on us LOL For now, its a small thing, and whatever it was, no matter how nasty, if it doesnt include police and it doesnt happen more as a pattern, we will all get past it of course. -
I just want to add that while signing Kaepernick would certainly bring distraction to a team, that a starting QB is about the most useful thing there is to a team, and these guys would rent out their grandmothers to win 3 more games a year. So if Kaepernick was a viable option at QB based on his play alone, more than one team would have looked to sign him after all this time. So i think we, and others are passing on Kaepernick on his abilities alone, before even considering the rest it.
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Schefter: Roquan Smith was not himself at practice
BearFan PHX replied to DABEARSDABOMB's topic in Bearstalk
It feels like maybe he was talking back to coaches. I have NO information. That's just what for me fits the data most likely. But Im just making that up, there is no evidence whatsoever. Or maybe he got in trouble with the law. Drinking, fighting, I dunno. Ok, making up stories off the top of my head: Maybe he was out at dinner or something and someone called him a bad word and he hit them, and then told the team about it and was honest. Maybe they dont know if the police will file charges yet. I mean, Im not trying to guess here, Im just trying to sort of define the universe of things it's probably in. I could guess that he was running around naked screaming that he was King George too, but it seems less likely LOL -
Schefter: Roquan Smith was not himself at practice
BearFan PHX replied to DABEARSDABOMB's topic in Bearstalk
and also for not starting him out of fear that we need him. Nagy is awesome. I do hope Roquan is OK. I wont guess at what any of this means, I can imagine scenarios where Id be very sympathetic to him, and others where Id think he was a total jerk. But whatever it is, I hope he heals quickly, and returns to being a happy person for himself and a great LB for us. -
you know, if smith is being reprimanded, so be it. i dont know what personal means. but if he is choosing not to stand with his team today, itd have to be for a very good reason. we forgave him for holding out. if his mother is dying, im going to understand. but it better be something real if its his choice.
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we're supposed to stop the hottest back in the league and we don't have hicks or smith. nice. i'll say this too. i respect kwitkowski a lot because i think he is performing near to his ceiling. i am impressed by his ethic. but he is what he is, and there is a book on how to beat him in the passing game. he just doesnt have the speed for certain coverages. and the vikings know all about it.
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Bears just rotating the bottom of the roster. They are both still "on the team" but not available. Kind of like an unprotected practice squad. For example,. another reason the bears took so long to pick a kicker is so that the other one would be familiar with the coaches etc, in case we need him. Pace is doing a great job.
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I see it that way too. The entire Offense looks rusty and out of rhythm, and is slowly finding itself. Then again, we've only lost one game, and we 100% avoided injuries in the preseason. So maybe Nagy's gamble is paying off? Still it's not one I'd have made. We were 'this close' to 0-2... Also, Long looks awful.
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I wonder if Antonio Brown can kick...
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yes! This would be a good week to break out.
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theres blame to go around, the offensive line certainly deserves its share. And playcalling has been spotty. And lets give respect to the Packers D too. Broncos too. But nonetheless, either Trubisky thrives, or he doesnt. And thats how he will be judged.