Uncle Buck
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I move from worst ever to just plain bad would be a HUGE improvement on D!
100% agree !!
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I'm not sure why there is so much negativity surrounding this contract. Trestman and Emery have deemed Cutler worthy of this deal and Cutler took less to stay with the Bears. That is a win win. Look down the road at the Cutler effect and you will see that Brandon marshall probably won't be a dick when it comes time to re-up. Marshall may in turn have an effect on Jeffrey, etc... Cutler and the Bears by knowing and showing could make this off season very productive in retaining the talent we want to keep without losing the ability to sign other help. Oh, and we keep the #2 scoring offense intact. I'm glad they got it done so quickly too, as we all know everything hinged on Cutler.
I am not as negative as long as there is cap space to get this defense to where it needs to be. Trestman mentioned in the presser that Cutler had been damaged in prior years, and we see it with the "ghosts". I think Cutler respects Trestman, unlike his relationship with previous coaches. Because of that, I think Cutler will continue to grow under this coaching staff. So I can accept the contract as long as it does not hamper the defense's development. Just relying on the draft to improve the defense won't be enough. Emery needs to shed players & sign some strong FA's. If they can pull all that off then great. Time will tell. It should make for a great interesting FA period.
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As well, are we really sure on the published numbers on Cutler's contract?
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With Cutler's contract and the need to improve the defense, the team must have to cut a ton to gain cap space. It has already been mentioned but guys like Bush, E Bennett, Podlesh, Hester, Peppers must be gone, don't they? I trust Emery but I don't see how you field an average defense next year without making these type of cuts to get better on the defense.
I don't expect the team to make the same leap defensively as they did with the offense, but a 15th-20th ranked defense is achievable, and that ranking might be enough. I don't see this defense ranking higher unless Phil's upcoming all defense draft absolutely kicks ass.
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Assuming they stay with the 4-3, Collins & Melton would be nice, if the price is right. If Henry wants to ignore that he missed most of the season as he looks for a contract, then goodbye and fall back to Ratliff. Wooton should return as I am thinking Peppers is gone and you need an end to accompany the FA acquisition of Bennett ( I hope). I would bring back Bowman to take Peanut's place. I'd also have no problem with Anderson & Williams returning
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Someone posted this over on soxtalk, and although the results came out pretty silly (Clowney fell to 14) it's still a fun little tool to pass time....
http://fanspeak.com/ontheclock/
I got.....
1R- Louis Nix III DT- Big hoss who is gonna demand double teams which makes the rest of the DL and LBs jobs easier.
2R- Craig Loston SS- Draws comps to last years LSU safety Eric Reid...Obvious need
3R- Jackson Jeffcoat DE- A DE that racked up 80 tackles has got to be good against the run.
4R- Dion Bailey FS- I was gonna add a point about adding a FS in FA but with Bailey here I say fug it, they should be better than what they have.
5R- Deion Belue CB- Depth/Prospect at CB
6R- Russell Bodine OC- Sounds like they want Garza back, here's someone to groom behind him
6R- Marcel Jensen TE- Depth behind MartyB is pretty bad. Jensen would be an intriguing 6R pick
Add a versatile veteran safety to compete with the 2 rooks. Resign Anderson and Williams to compete with last years rooks. Resign Ratliff to play next to Nix (I wanta get big up front). Sign Micheal Bennett (releasing Peppers).
Looks good, I might switch the 2R safety with Bucannon out of Washington State. I am on board with the return of our linebackers and letting Peppers go. With Cutler's cap hit, as we understand it today, Julius cannot be afforded and Peanut is probably no longer in the picture.
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Didn't see the presser, what did they say about the D and SMC?
What was interesting is that they said they needed to get more from SMC and they felt he was capable. They also are open to moving him to a linebacker if that is what helps him succeed. Trestman even mentioned being open to a 3-4, it is on the table.
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Per Emery presser, all three signed
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Neither was Chip Kelly.
One thing I'll be interested in seeing are how many current Bears players end up on TB.
I am sure this will be one of Peanuts options that he spoke of, also would not be surprised if Melton went as well.
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Mike Glennon is our quarterback.
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Per Jay Glazer, Lovie is finalizing deal to become the coach for the dreamsicles ( I miss those unis)
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It was sad to see Les Frazier get the heave ho; he seemed like a good guy. I think he will end up on someone's staff if he wishes.
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Hageman is tall, same size as Richard Seymour 6-6 317. Below are some players in that range that have excelled as the interior D-linemen. It is a concern, guess it depends on his motor and hand agility.
Justin Smith SF 6-4
Kevin Williams MN 6-5
Calais Campbell AZ 6-8
Richard Seymour 6-6
Albert Haynesworth 6-6
Haloti Ngata 6-4
Ndamukong Suh 6-4
Yep, you are correct, there are taller tackles out there. I just have not seen him play enough to see how he positions himself. Anybody watch much Big Ten to give any insight?
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None for me, maybe Chud in Cleveland. But I am glad Schiano got sent packing. He's a first class asshole as far as I am concerned.
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As long as Podlash gets sent packing.
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I like, but is Hageman a bit tall for a tackle? I am worried about pad position. Of course I have not watched much of his body of work. just parts of this last bowl game and did not seem to notice him when he was on the field. Nix might be the better fit.
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As of right now, that is a nasty schedule. Trestman & Co. have their work cut out for them. Phil has got to rebuild this defense if they are going to compete next year against this schedule.
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His team couldn't tackle all season. His team blew basic assignments all season. His team couldn't contain all season.
Others have pointed out that Tucker didn't have much success in the past either. I'm not going to research that now but if true, why was he hired in the first place?
I wouldn't hesitate to cut him loose immediately. Injuries are one thing but when your guys can't do the basics, it's YOUR fault as a coach. He should've been fired with approximately 30 seconds remaining in yesterday's game. I have no problem with the blitz but given all the issues that secondary has had all season, put someone back there in umbrella to help double (or in this case cover) the guy who breaks it deep. That ball was a blooper and anyone back there could've knocked it down or intercepted it. Game over.
His career as a Bear should be over.
Its the body of work for the season that has me done with him. Yesterday seemed to be the season in a capsule. I think he was hired because he was willing to forgo his own system and adopt Lovie's system & terminology. Perhaps Emery thought he was the only one who could make the conversion. That's obviously my guess, but just like the Bears had problems attracting good coaches under Lovie because they were concerned that they had only a one year window, maybe the Bears' demand that any D coordinator give up his identity was enough of a hinderance to keep top shelf talent away.
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When does Mel Tucker join the line? If not, then Emery needs to be fired. An asinine plan to keep the defensive scheme completely intact. Finding a willing coach was even worse. Hindsight is 20-20 but that plan blew chunks. Start over, don't blow another season. Even with new players coming in the draft and FA, it seemed pretty clear that Tucker and his crew can't teach. So why trust them with the next crew?
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Looks so weird seeing Wright as the top tackler on this team. Really don't know what to think about the guy.
I'd like both safeties to be sent packing but if because of finances we are stuck with one, let it be Wright.
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Rodgers will always own the Bears. Go 49ers!
I hope the 49ers tear Erin Rogers apart
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Tucker must go; you can't afford a second chance for him. If he sucks his second season in, you are back at square one, only your offensive studs are a year older. So if supporters say, blow up the inherited scheme and allow Mel to run his own; what is so great about his track record that tells you his scheme is worth it? I think he got the job because he was willing to continue Lovie's defense, no one else was probably willing to do this. So in blowing up this defense, start fresh, dump the coordinator too and look at Wade Phillips or Horton.
Second, dump both safeties, draft one and pick up the second starter in FA. Outside of Dix, all the rest of the draftees are rated 2nd rounders. TJ Ward or Byrd and a 2nd round rookie
Bring back Anderson at LB, look to see who is a stop gap middle linebacker in FA; draft one late-leave Bostic to move to the outside
Draft either one of the Notre Dame DL-1st round; sign Michael Bennett
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As much as I love my Bears, this has been one of the most disappointing seasons in a long time. Any semblance of a average defense and this team would have wrapped up a playoff berth long ago. To have the worst run defense in 50 years (league-wide) is unacceptable. I am looking for a forceful and definitive off season from Emery. This defense needs an overhaul, starting at the top as much as I wish. The safeties can both be sent packing.
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As crappy as the offense has been, this game is still winnable.
2013-2014 Playoff Open Thread
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Absolutely loved yesterday's games. Ton of action all over the field. I was happy to see Indy and NO win. You are right, NO gave us a reminder of just how piss poor our defense is. I'm hoping SF can overcome the cold weather and send the puckers home for good.