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Please everyone stay healthy, Roy Williams please play well, Everyone STAY healthy, Oline please continue getting better and Did I mention... EVERYONE STAY HEALTHY Good luck Bears!

Well Pix, I would say that I was one of those not all that greatly impressed with Knox. Up until now....maybe now he's getting "the picture". Like Mad Lith points out in his post, Knox did cause many of the turnovers that Jay got credited with. There is no denying it... Stopped short on routes and didn't fight for the ball to name a few. However, given that he is young and "developing" I see the upside in him. I was a little disenchanted with Knox earlier this pre-season when he was supplanted and "rumored" to have been outwardly upset about Williams getting the starting nod. He may have complained at first but since then has let actions speak louder. If for nothing else, Williams was a good catalyst to get Knox to bring up his game a bit. So I would fall short in saying "he sucked and didn't deserve a rostser spot". I believe that he is at least capable of the #2. But really what does that mean? He lines up WITH THE STARTING O just not on the #1 route. So what? It's not like he didn't get bumped to #3 or 4 (like Bennett who is a MUCH more realiable receiver...just not fast). And speaking for Plaxico, of he and Williams I would have rather had Burress. As was mentioned he could of had been for less both in money and attitude. I think Plax is going to have a good (probably not great) year. He will be a consistent and reliable WR for Sanchez. That and he will want to prove himself.

First off, my take is don't let Terra get to you.. He's relatively harmless. As a non "tax-payer" of Chicago I still think it sucks. I remember some time back when hearing that the owners of the Seahawks were wanting a new stadium. The voters there said no mostly because they were going to replace the Kingdome with not one but TWO stadiums. Of course the main reason for that opposition was the cost. Well you see how that ended up. The majority doesn't always win. Forte: yes and YES. He needs to be paid, enough of this jerking him around. I don't know about Webbs "natural" position but I'm still of the opinion the Bears need to put Williams back at LT. That would where the team drafted him in the first rOund to play yet he hasn't had much (if any) time to play there. Maybe keep Webb at right, since he seems to be improving amd if nothing else, compete with the newest #1 Carimi for it. however to me, Carimi looks more like a Guard than the other two. That spinning Bears heAd in you vid put me in a trance at one point. It was trippin'.

I dont understand how the sod, that will be installed Labor Day weekend, will be ready a week later. Where the sod that was installed just three weeks before the Family Fest was garbage.

That's right he was. And you're right, he did. And the fact last year he came back better, and bettered himself this year... I'm definitely in the "No"'camp now. Especially thinking he deserves to stay in Chicago (for good reasons) and should be paid what he thinks is right. Something tells me it'll be far less than the $13 mil / year that Johnson is rumored to be looking at.

Was checking out another website and caught a glimpse of an interesting topic of discussion. With the possibility of C. Johnson (Tennessee) entering the trade market, should the Bears consider loooking at it with Forte as their "bait"? My vote is NO as I am a fan of Forte's and like his long term value. I see Johnson similar to A. Peterson (Vikings one) where he is a different style runner that will probably hit a wall soon. I don't see Peterson lasting a lot longer...at his pace. Forte on the other hand has not only been, injury free, but improved himself this year physically. And he has other intangibles (receiver out of the backfield) that are good to have. As I said in earlier posts, I like the hard nosed "true Bears" style of play but I'm satisifed with the balance that Forte and Barber will provide. On the other hand, I have heard (I don't know how many times) that "this is a busines" so who knows? And many fans are in a "win now" mindset and this could help. So...I leave it to you.

I suppose I should ask, who was it that my team kept last year? So I don't count on him. Thanks.

Touché. And oddly enough I thought to myself if anyone would take the meaning different it would be you. I thought "MadLith will be the one to jump all over this". Well played sir.

Think the Bears squandered an opportunity. Oh well. There will be others.

For what it's worth, I think the "Martz Offense" has done pretty well at adapting to what it's given. The Bears did well in the long game it was down on the goal line that things seemed to falter. Which is odd considering Barber is on the team. But I still think (all things considered) the offense looked fine, not great, just fine. Defense on the other hand seemed to take the day off. Except Iwuh... He had a solid night.

For all the hope I had last week in Roy, this week i was unimpressed. I can only assume, according to Cutlers interview mid-game, is that Roy is still trying to get into the swing of things. Next week will be telling for him. And if it came down to Hurd or he... I say stay with Hurd...at this point. I will say that Knox showed him up late in the game. Good for Johnny.

If I can, I would like to wait until Aug 29 (or so) to pick my keeper. And if I understand correctly we will have an 18 round draft now with the smaller roster?

Thanks for the info. Muchly appreciated. Didn't happen to see Unga on the field? Sounds as though he has some off field issues (family) which are causing him to miss too much practice. Hopefully whatever the case is it works to what's best for he and his. Take care and best of luck to you Harvey.

Actually it makes a lot of sense. He's a second year player that could be had for relative low cost. Perfect project to be put on Practice Squad and brought up to speed for LB position. By the start of next years camp then see how he's doing. If he doesn't work out, no real harm or foul.

Hearing that its a blown Patellae Tendon. OUCH!!! Could be career ending. Here's to a quick recovery.

http://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city...n-waters-end-up Has Guard Brian Waters been talked about extensively here? I personally am a fan of L. Davis but from what I read on Waters, he could be a good addition. Solid and familiar. However (and the other side of the coin) I recall this type of talk about Orlando Pace and well....you recall how that went. I read the part of how Waters' phone may not be ringing and with Davis still not signed I have to believe many teams are just waiting for cuts (say just before Preseason game 4) to make some last minute roster adjustments.

*Bump* http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5760/taylor-mays I could see, and encourage, the team re-visiting this later. Good point about October and eventual cost. Could be another steal of a deal.

Yep. I've given up on Taylor. Maybe The Whizz can do something with him. Would they be willing to part with some decent OLman in exchange? Say Womack, Lutui or Colledge? I'm sure he would at least be worth a 4 or 5, given their "desperate need".

Well since Mays hasn't been on this team, you would be right. But on a more serious note, I see this as an opportunity to evaluate someone who may be mis-utilized (IE: Okoye and Gholsten) and could be a value look. It wasn't all that long ago that people were wondering how much longer Urlacher is good for and where should the team look for an "heir apparent". I thought that would be Roach's job but who knows, having someone like Mays could provide more depth overall...and for the future.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5760/taylor-mays Hey Terra could you work on confirming this? Still think it could make for an intriguing acquisition. DeCicco is similar is his transition from college safety to NFL LB.

"Sweetness" and Barry Sanders pop in my head right off. Heck even Barber shows "fire" when he's on the field but talks minimally off of it. As far as linemen, Michael Oher comes to mind. It can happen....

I think the frustration, at least on my part is, that he he SHOULD be in football shape already...or at least as close as possible. Look at Cutler, look at Forte, look at the examples Mad Lith made in Barber and Hurd. THEY are ready. I can accept that Williams was on the Cowboys and maybe like was mentioned previous, Lovie's expectations and Martz' scheme demand more than he was accustomed in the big "D". If someone has as much experience in getting in shape as you mentioned and I am sure that Williams's has in his career, he shouldn't be waiting until after the first preseason game to realize that me may not be ready. I am encouraged to hear Brad's perspective that he "looks in shape" which is great. That means less work to get in "football shape". Like my original post, I want for him to do well in Chicago...I really do. I realize he may be a turd but right now he's OUR turd.

I think the discussions (amongst some of us anyhow) have been including putting Williams back where he should be, LT. In my mind, if Davis would come to Chicago, the lineup would have: Williams, Davis, Spencer, Garza, Webb (or whomever "wins" it). Apparently Davis does have experience at T If need be but it's been a long while.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/35/roy-williams WTF Roy? Why should Jay have to be covering for you. C'mon man! I wanna believe you want to do well.

Well Terra, for what's it worth and I wasn't a twit I would learn to tweet. And I might even "follow" you (whatever that means). My thirteen year old kid is on Facebook maybe I should ask them what it means. Anyhow to bolster your report I too heard this mentioned on NFL Network (about Davis). The Bears were mentioned amongst about 4-5 that were. They said he was visiting another team today (cant recall which) so it could be all for not. In that report they added that Davis was looking in pretty decent shape, like he'd trimmed down. I say if he comes to Chicago... Sign him NOW! As far as Hayden, didn't hear anything. But it's not to say he's not. I twust your Tweet.