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I'll double down on this. (Or triple since Cracker Jack said it first). Anyhow the fact that not only does he display great leadership (off season workouts with others, sideline and locker room) but he's still functioning at a high level. No way do you consider letting him go. FWIW, I wouldn't put a lot of stock into the exchange between Gould and BM. Gould has been known to lip off in the past. (Hester and he arguing on the sideline s few years ago being one example). And as most of us who have played know that if a guy like a kicker/punter starts getting edgy, we're going to tell him to shut it.

Exactly. He's a cut and run type of guy just like Petrino. No thanks.

How long did it take you to form this opinion of Emery? http://www.talkbears.com/forums/index.php?...41&hl=Emery

Whether or not this source knows really what is going on is only guesswork. But IMHO a person who is considered an "insider" is more what the Bears needed, ala Ballard. The fact that he could identify what was wrong within the organization should be telling. He might have been more adept at identifying and rectifying those issues than say a Pace. Being more a traditionalist myself and hiring someone who is younger ergo "progressive" is pure mumbo jumbo. He still needs to prove himself and I'm not sure the Bears is where he should have done it. But as before I'll give him a fair shake. What else am I gonna do?

Something doesn't sit well with me on this guy. Smells too reminiscent of Emery. Guess we'll see. Maybe he'll keep DLP and Bushrod which will help in keeping OL intact.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/...rs-on-thursday/ Saw similar story on a differnt site that made it sound as though the Bears were in line to hire Bowles. But didn't add the reason why Atlanta was moving their interview date. This does. My money is Bowles goes to Atl. Does this indicate though that the Bears may announce their GM today? *Edit: whoops, Connor or another admin may want to merge this with your previous post. I just saw it.

In most states there is an "implied consent" agreement you sign when you get your license. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Implied_consent

Whoops DP.

He may not have been over the legal limit (.08 in most states) hence why not breath results. But my guess if he was in fact doing 99 in a 55 (or whatever it was) the reckless and speeding will stick. Especially if there was a smell of alcohol in the vehicle. Either way, stupid choice on Tims part. Hopefully he'll come out and apologize. He seems to normally be an upstanding guy.

Totally agree. The only reason a team would consider him is due to his "Johnny Football" stardom and the hope he'd bring people to games. Unfortunately he'll also have similar Johnny Football results in the NFL. If Carr wasn't in Oakland is see him going there. Maybe he'll end up in Washington or Dallas instead. Their owners like this type of player.

Suspect all you want. That isn't fact and doesn't get you a whole heck of a lot other than guess work. Sure TB had its problems last year, but to be fair it was Lovies first there. And now he's in line for Mariotta and possibly Trestman as his OC. Speculatively speaking, if I were a TB fan I'd be pretty excited.

What? Who is this guy? I'm finally settling on a guy like Ballard and they introduce another person? My hope and guess is to murky the water a bit for potential suitors to Ballard or to Ballard himself. To make him a little more open to negotiations when he comes in for his interview.

Couldn't agree more. As many here have pointed out their dissatisfaction with Bears ownership, at least they're not Snyder level bad. Similar to Jerry Jones or Al Davis. Ugh. That being said if this Ballard character gets the GM job I have a concern with potential toxicity between he and a coach like Shannahan. Shanny has had a taste of personnel management (above HC) and might prove difficult to manage for a newly minted GM like Ballard. Now I've been a fan of Shannys as head coach since this started but with what I'm hearing about Blallard I'm getting a sense it might be better to go with a less experienced HC. That be the case and IF Ballard gets the GM job I'd have to say either Bowles or Toub would be my two preferred choices before Shanny. Of course being a part of the interview process would alleviate some or most of that concern. That's why if Ballard is made GM he'll be entrusted to make the best choice. And from what I'm hearing that may not be so bad.

He's in my top two at the moment (after Shanny). I'd still like to see him as a DC first. Afraid he'd bring that circus astmosphere with him. But with Chicago being his dream job maybe he'd be a little tempered and respect the tradition better than in New Jersey.

Exactly. I have to agree with the risk/ reward factor of drafting a QB. There are potentially 234 chances for QBs to be drafted each year (32 teams x 7 rounds) and rarely do you see many pan out. Not to say that each team were to draft a QB every round but the point is even if all 32 do for one round, the odds of succeeding are slim. What needs be done is figure out who the new coach will be. See what style of game will we be looking at? Something tells me a lot of what is in place on offense will stay. The new coach will tune it to his liking then add as necessary. To speculate on a QB this early is silly. FWIW I think they should keep who they have (Clausen, Cutler and Fales) and add via FA/trade. Preferably someone who's at least seen the game firsthand. Like a Cousins, Bortles or even Ossweiler.

Yeah that's kinda what I thought. And didn't want to repeat past mistakes. Or give the impression that the potential GM might be discouraged because of it.

Looks like since 2012. 68-11 record with UCLA since. In comparison, Carroll stayed with USC for 9 years (2000-09) but was looked as a potential NFL HC again in 01-02. But chose to stick it out with USC. Kelley was HC for the Ducks for only three years before going to Philly. May work for some but not for others.

Not that he's probably in consideration but seeing Jim Mora (the younger one - currently UCLA HC) mentioned as a HC possibility for other teams. In keeping with the thought of second (or in his case third) chances, similar to Belichick or Carroll he could make a case for a decent comeback. Would he be someone the Bears should consider? He has clout, experience and a little edge. Although my #1 choice continues to be Shannahan. Then maybe Kubiak.

I'd have to echo what a few here have already said and ask why they are doing this without a GM selected? Shouldnt that he something they have some say in? Not sure many true GM candidates are going to want the job with a coach pre-loaded. Sends them the wrong message.

Jason, what happened to having to draft an OLman in one of the first two rounds? You're deafting like Lovie would. What are you softening up?

Thanks Uncle Buck for the kind words. And to all my friends here (yes even you Stinger) all my best in the New Year. I hope 2015 is better to you than 2014.

Then you my friend are on the same page. Everything you said i totally agree with. If Cutler can do it under Shannys tuteledge then great. Just don't wait until near the end of the season to decide that. Shannahan for coach: 2015... And beyond.

Yes as I've said before, I love me some Lovie. All I can say is that when he was let go the team was 10-6. Since then??? Well.

Was that 39 times with X amount of drops or 39 total throws? And interestingly enough Forte had a pretty good game against the #2 defense. Strange how that works when you have a balanced (and successful) attack. I think it was more in tund because Clausen and McCown actually are able to run the offense as opposed to Jay.

Aw cmon, aren't you going to give him credit for drafting Evans in round one and spending beaucoup bucks on Mankins?