CrackerDog

I think what they said matters to you because they're of the same opinion. Look, you posted a long list of distractions he caused and dismissed each one. Hell, you may be right! But doesn't the shear length of the list telling us something? Your comments about ownership meddling are pure conjecture. Do I believe he embarrassed the team and someone wanted him gone? Yes. But I'm guessing just like you. Our coaches and GM came to this decision and I still have faith in them. His skills don't differentiate enough from Alshon. His salary and age are out of whack apparently to Pace. When you add it all up, one of my favorite players these last few years didn't fit well going forward. It sucks but that's life in the NFL.

And Bernstein, who I dislike immensely, said the same things here.

You'd be a fool if you weren't. Damn it man, I'm tired. But you know, when you see a guy like Rocky come in and fix the Blackhawks, it gives you hope.

He's probably an "old 31" too given how he plays. Lot's of wear and tear compared to pussies like TO who ran out of bounds and never took a hit if they could duck under it. Marshall's a warrior and that kills your career later in life.

Pretty irrelevant that the team hasn't lived up to expectations. In all those years I don't recall one positive thing he's had to say. You mean to tell me that in all that time the team hasn't done ANYTHING worthy of a thumbs up? This is a fan's board and trolls aren't tolerated here. The only thing that separates him from being any other troll is that he claims to be a Bears fan although he hates the team and everything it does. It creates all this meta BS on the board that isn't worth a damn. For all I know he could be a Packer's fan in sheep's clothing, just here pretending so he can get a bunch of Bears fans pissed off. I'll move on now because I started this with him today and I'm an idiot for taking the bait. I'll just block him like I used to and that'll be that. Peace.

And here's another reason I'm not crying... Guys, it isn't like we were ONE player away from winning the Superbowl. So, anyone who thinks one move makes or breaks Pace are missing the big picture. Of course, time will tell if Pace's big picture is any better than Angelo's or Emery's but damn it, give him a shot.

If you can rebuild the D, run the ball and have Cutler (or whoever) be serviceable with a couple of decent WR's, you can win enough games to make the playoffs. This year. I'll add they have to completely overhaul ST's too. So, it's a huge undertaking and I think, for what it's worth, you have to at least commend them for having big enough balls to make the moves they feel are needed, regardless of public opinion.

Yeah. He's been a classless peckerhead his entire stay with the Bears. Played great next to #54 but won't even get HOF consideration because of his attitude, etc.

All true. But I'm not as upset as you about the deal. Guess it's mostly because I expected moves from the new regime and this one was telegraphed by many "insiders" for a while. Disappointed in the apparent 5th round pick they got. Not enough. But as with any trade, it'll take a year or two to judge this one. If BM lights it up in NYC and we don't put the cap space and pick to good use, this will go down as a terrible deal. He's been a great player and pretty good role model here. Something he said last year rubbed someone (Virginia?) the wrong way and now he's not a Bear. Hopefully Pace had more reasons for this move than just the old bat being pissed but we'll see. I'm still in the give them the benefit of the doubt mode so I'm going to see what else happens here before getting irate over one move or another.

Crazy year, so far.

A house cleaning would be cutting Cutler and Forte along with a few of the older D guys. I haven't seen enough to say they're blowing it all up but maybe. The rumors about Marshall pissing off management appear to be true, however. Good article here: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2015/03/06/ber...t-of-no-return/

Probably use a 3rd on WR or pick someone off the FA market and then use a later pick on WR. If it's a 4th and a 5th I'm OK with this as long as they use the cap savings wisely. At 33 and after last season, Brandon wasn't likely going to be a top ten WR, going forward. And even though he was a solid citizen for the most part with us, you've always got to worry about him doing something really dumb. Now the Jets have that headache.

If you can't root for the Bears (which has basically ALWAYS been the case) then you're on the wrong board. All you do is bitch about every god damn thing. I'm friggen sick of it.

Ha. I do wonder what this means about Cutler's future. They just traded away his #1.

Are you 7 years old? Because if you're older than that you might remember a little more of Brigg's history than that.

Then get the f*ck outta here ya crybaby. I didn't want Marshall traded either but I need to hear the details. Quit whining.

I almost wonder if this was more a reflection on Cutler than any of our WR's. Cutler had developed such a reliance on Marshall that when he was gone, Cutty was lost. I'm on record as wanting Marshall back but if they can clear caps space, get a good pick and find a suitable replacement who fits the new offense, I'll be OK with life after Brandon.

Don't let the door hit you in the ass on your way out, Lance. You were a helluva player for us but you're an awful human being. I hope you find your way but I'm not banking on it. I see Lance being in jail someday in the near future. I hope I'm wrong.

Probably too old and I'd rather get younger at the DT position. But I just read he's not being picked up by the Pats so figured I'd ask your thoughts. He's big enough for NT, too. But he's also got some character issues.

I think everyone would readily admit, Cutler is a huge douche. But at the same time these coaches are completely ball-less for going the anonymous route here. You can absolutely win with Cutler but I still don't like him personally. If he produces I'll get over it.

It would be hypocritical of me to want this dirty ass piece of shit on the Bears. So I don't care what he brings in terms of talent, to me the character issues override my desire to see what he can do in Blue and Orange. I don't think a team needs to be made up of boy scouts but Suh is a special breed of dick I'd just as soon not have playing for my favorite team.

I agree. McCoy and Chip will have a hard time healing this wound. Wouldn't be surprised if they cut him to save the cap space. I'm hearing that's what Chip was after and Shady said no. And then they traded him with the caveat that he sign a long term deal with Buffalo, which he refused to do. I'm hearing this from a buddy, nobody official. So take it for what it's worth. Regardless, McCoy is a damn good player and should have a number of years left in him. It wouldn't surprise me if someone gets him for a song.

I guess it isn't a done deal.

Although I think you can use history of the DC and certain statements to come to the conclusion that we're moving to a 3-4 or some sort of hybrid 3-4. Other than that, I don't know. But it's fun reading everyone's comments and guesses, nonetheless.

I don't. I've never said otherwise. I leave all the "what ifs" and genius level prognostication to others.