CrackerDog

Depends on your definition. I'd say given the disaster last season could've turned out to be, we still ended up with a respectable record and beat the Packers twice. Could've been much worse if the players quit on Lovie. I think both coordinators are on the bubble this season but Lovie is safe. I think both will step up their game this season but a lot depends on the talent they have on the field. If the O Line is as bad as it seems or if the D suffers huge injuries again, it could easily take them both down. I'm with Pix... Although I haven't had nearly as much Koolaid... I think the season is still one we can look forward to. This team has the potential to surprise to the upside. And when and if it does, it's going to make all you negative nancies look foolish. Again.

Someone named Jerry gets the credit for bringing in those players. I believe I did a post on the old site noting that 3 players; Brown, Kruetz and Urlacher were the remaining guys from Hatley's era. There may have been one or two others. I loved Chico too. But the fact is, this team had no offense last season, was banged up all year... And still almost went 500. I didn't like much of what I saw from Babich for a while but the results weren't too bad, given the circumstances. I think Lovie has done a good job overall and isn't even close to being on the bubble for me. I'm a bit more patient than you, I guess. Unless we're talking about Nfoligno's nonsense, that is.

No, we can't. It wasn't the "great" Mark Hatley. Lovie has, in my opinion, done poorly with picking coordinators. I agree with you there. Although, I don't believe he was exclusively to blame. Also, I'm going to give both one more season to prove me wrong in my opinion. The D was hurt all season last year and they got almost no help from the offense. With that they still went 7-9. I think your comment that the Cover 2 has been "figured out" is one hell of a stretch. When you've got the horses, it works as well as any other scheme. Babich seemed to grow a bit during the season. I'm not nearly as disappointed in him as I am in Turner. Although, I'd love to see what Turner could do with a real QB out there.

I have in the past and will, most likely, do so again in the future. In all seriousness, I have a lot of respect for the little pisser. BTW, I think I know why I said what I said earlier. I watched the video on ChicagoBears.com with Larry Mayer and he was talking up the same guys mentioned in this article. So, I think I combined the two into a big boner of joy for our line. Fact is, neither was really that much to get excited about.

Anyone going to be online tomorrow night? I'm not certian of my plans yet but if I'm sitting at home, I'll check it out to see if anyone's there. Consider this a bump for this topic. Connor, you may want to edit the title if you still can.

Bears web site has a video up where Larry Mayer says he doubts we'll see KJ. I'm not sure about the depth chart at WR but I've got to believe it'll be much like what you saw a week ago.

They also aren't known for firing the two main guys who brought us to a Superbowl the Superbowl before last. If you honestly think we should dump Lovie and JA right now given what we've seen over the last 4 years, I'm not sure what to say.

Like I thought.

No, you're right. I was reading a little into it. Probably looking for some positive news on the OL where there hasn't been much.

Lackluster? Hell man, he was a complete douchebag. Maturity level of a 10 year old. I'm glad as hell he's gone and hope he never works again in the NFL.

I'll take that bet. Care to put your money where your mouth is? Say, $100? You win if Jerry Angelo is fired before Williams comes back. Or are you just being a blowhard?

LOL

I read this as a positive, to be honest. It doesn't sound like the Bears are panicking. One could also read this as the Bears are dragging their feet. But the statements about Oakley and Beekman are certainly encouraging. Still, LT is a big problem right now and Freeney Day is only a few weeks away.

Makes sense. Still, we'll need a few QB's this year if the line blows chunks. May need someone with some mobility. Maybe Hester can play QB?

Good for you little man.

Dude, seriously, WTF? You answer my posts within like 13 seconds. You must be sitting there with blisters on your finger from hitting the refresh key at supersonic speeds. PS. That special class you refer to must teach how to use the quote button, eh?

Isn't he coaching you at the Special Olympics?

That's it man. You and I are gunna fight.

I'd agree, maybe, if it were May. Being that it's August, I sure hope we're not scrambling for a backup QB at this point. And if we are, I hope it's a veteran.

The next time you say something intelligent will be a first for you.

Nice "I know you are but what am I" response.

Williams may hit IR if the other thread is accurate.

Delusions are a wonderful thing.

We need backup LB's. He started a game for us. He therefore was more than just the specialist you claimed. He started a few games for Miami as well, I believe. That was the point. Hester may be growing into being more. I love the kid regardless of his role as a WR. End of discussion on this. Yes. Because of his paycheck. And you've been proven wrong again. He's cheap. He ain't going anywhere. Keep your cotton-pickin' hands off AP or you'll get your butt virtually kicked around these parts. You've been warned.

Sounds a lot like the olden days... We may not win every game but if we're kicking major ass out there, it'll be fun to watch on Sunday.