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I haven't decided where to post this, whether it be an original or off of someone else's. After reading a few here I feel this is as good place as any. I agree that last Monday was an embarrassment. I believe that the players (Urlacher as an example) said so as well. What is it that ails the Bears? It could be a combination of many things or as simple as one. But is it enough to declare a "do-over" and rebuild from the ground up? Do the Bears need to wholesale change top to bottom and rebuild? The answer is no. These Bears are not the Lions of the last number of decades. They are not the Buccaneers of old or even the Bengals of current. They are, perhaps, having an identity crisis. You know my stand about the ownership and that should not change, nor should it be for us (the fans) to decide upon. It is not democracy, that job is a right and a privilege. The things that could and should change are the personnel below that level. I don't have a problem with someone like Angelo leaving. It would appear that he is inept at evaluating and picking young and raw talent. He has done better at more seasoned talent (Cutler, Peppers etc), but not as much as cultivating whats around them. Another one that I could see go is Martz. I once held out hope that he could implement something new and exciting for this team. But he too has shown that he refuses to use what he has been given and work with them. Not sure what kind of conversation he's had with Tice regarding protection for Cutler...if any, but it looks like there hasn't been any type of tangible agreement. With Martz I see the Bears experiencing that identity issue I brought up earlier. He seems to want for a revive of his "greatest show on turf" but Chicago isn't built for that. Never has, never will. Cutler is a very capable Quarterback, but not in the scheme that is being used. At least not the way its set up. Lastly, Lovie needs to stay. The reason I believe this is that the players believe in him. I don't know how many times I have heard players (current or otherwise) that continue to come to his defense. The fact that PLAYERS do this, means a heck of a lot more than FANS who continuously call for his head when the team begins its slide. So what needs to be done instead? Well for starters, get some talent. Use the money available and find some FA's to fill the roles. Stop making excuses and do it. Give Forte his money. Stop waiting for whatever it is you are waiting for and pay him his due. Angelo, if you have any hope of keeping your job do these rather simple tasks and you will go a long way to relevance. Let Martz go and replace him with Toub. I have enough confidence (as does ownership) in Toub at this point that I would like to see what it is he could do at a higher calling. In fact it needs to be done before someone else figures it out.

http://rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2361/julius-peppers

http://rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3360/chris-harris This is good news

One has nothing to do with the other...in those terms. The point had to do with spending money. More a principle issue.

And we have to be honest with ourselves, the Lions should have won that first game last year in Chicago. Megaton was cheated on a TD. And that sometimes is enough motivation in and of itself. I'm concerned. I am placated in knowing Harris will be back. Hopefully Meriweather will start alongside him to aid in deep coverage. The key will be getting to Stafford and stopping Johnson from catching... Anything. I feel the Bears offense will be mediocre. And it will be enough as the Defense plays up.

Ok...good point. I'll return to my regular positive way of thinking.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/footb...0,4087922.story Max Komar??? IR??? Practice Squad??? WTF? I'm sorry I'm usually not this critical but are you joking? You have a guy that is playing his mind out (Forte) and is still waiting to get a decent contract... Despite it and the team is once again leading in sacks (gotten) and you sign a FA, currently IR practice squad guy? Angelo you are a baffooon.

Hmmmm.... Interesting for sure. The only problem is that im not sure Williams could even "match up" that well with Johnson. On the other hand we know he can knock down passes pretty well. Heck the Bears have a former DB playing WR so why not?

Im not sure what was on the video as I can't get it to play. But the Lions are a team to be concerned with. Not sure of the "hype" but I'm starting to think they could be pretty legit. With players like Johnson, Stafford, Pettigrew, Best, Raiola, Fairley, Suh and Tulluch they certainly have been doing some pretty sound building. I had thought they were about another year from doing real well but now loom large in the division. They will be looking to put on a good show next Monday at the Bears expense. Will the Bears prevail? Perhaps but they will definitely know they played a game.

In the link are two videos. In case you missed them yesterday. Both are either players just having fun or... (in the case of an historic return) "illegal celebration". You decide. Nice work fellas. http://thebiglead.com/index.php/2011/10/03...rces=topbuttons

And why would they? We see league wide record breaking every day. And its pretty common that you have someone rush for over 200 yards. We wouldn't want those guys to get some overblown ego. Let me guess. The fact that Buffalo lost a game probably was one of the highlights? (Sorry I chose to use a LITTLE sarcasm in this post).

Well the fact that he ran for 200+ yards should help convince Martz that he needs to keep the running game as an intergral part of the game. And the fact that Forte did as you illustrated was most definitely a nice touch.

After the week that has been, ... the score the Bears have (and with the win I might add) is 34. Madlith: What do you think about that as a tribute? I say well done Bears.

No. He isn't out but Yes he tried to do a backflip after scoring a TD. Emphasis on the word 'try'.

....And Barber is out with a concussion after landing on his head doing a back flip.

And THAT is why I like Meriweather....nice hit. Too bad it was downfiled.

You stole my line! Actually Joniak's but whatever. Yes he is.... No doubt!!!

WOW!!!!! Roy WIlliams caught a pass!!! And now Forte runs in....with no problem.

And THAT may be why I end up not liking Meriweather..

What was that about the Defense looking old? Old like '85 old??? Rivera remembers those days!!! YEEHAW!!! Things are looking up fellas.

Had he made it all those previous beatings would have been forgotten.... Amazing how a TD run can cure all ills.

I may of missed it but is Barber a go?

Been hearing good things about this Newton kid. Early on, he looks pretty legit. We'll see how he looks as the game wears on and the Bear's D starts to give pressure.

Usually I am no fan of Theisman (I think he is way too full of himself) but this time I have to say he has some good points. In essence he is challenging Roy to actually play or move on. Of course Theisman then goes on to add that he doesn't think any of the Bears WR corps is special. http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/be...y-williams.html