Mongo3451

I wanted a turd flushing and that's what I'm getting...:-)

Good

We don't know what happens behind the closed doors of the locker room. I read that the staff evaluated players and that none of Marshall's team mates lobbied for him to remain a Bear. That is the most damning sign of all. There is a new staff and system that comes along with it. Gotta get rid of the trouble so you can build your culture.

No

Yup

I think you all misread what I wrote. I want Cutler to take a pay cut for no other reason than we just over pay. In no way do I want to be tethered to him deeper than we already are, in any fashion. I'm also of the mindset to not make any blockbuster signings, but we do need to hit on a few solid vets while trying to get younger. If we give Cutler a pay cut, trade Marshall and Forte, we have extra picks and a ton of cap space allowing the new brass power and freedom to do a lot of turd cutting...

Mr. Cutler needs tear his contract up and renegotiate at a lower rate. Our only leverage is threatening to cut him. Then someone will sign him much less.

Barring season ending injury in week one...

Most experts, including ALL of us, claim we stole Marshall with the two 3'rds. At 30, he easily can have 4 productive years. I would give a 2nd for someone that proven. Many teams have a demand for that right now and don't want to wait for a rookie to develop. Sometimes it's worth a slight overpay. While we are at it, let's get their 3rd for Forte. Running back is loaded in this draft.

You always have a boner for Bama boys...:-)

Brandon Marshall is exactly what the Colts need. If they can draft one of the stud running backs and get Marshall watch out. Plus they are waaaay under the cap...

Yes

Yup. I think it's been Cutler all along. Fox and company have been doing their level best to discretely tear Cutler's ego down/humble him. You have to do that with smart stubborn people sometime. I wish we had better options because I'm simply tired of the roller coaster and like my leaders to be vocal and encouraging.

Damaged goods...

Trim, bald, Brazilian or landing strip?

I'm not a Collins fan, so I hate it. Give me BPA all day long.

Suggs was too slow for us to draft back in the day. Shelton is a good football player. If the staff likes the film, I hope the short arms and 40 don't scare them off.

They might be able to get two seconds and a third.

Somewhere, Mike Mamula is smiling. We must look at film and like. We passed on so many good film players due to size and speed concerns. No more men in shorts drafting for us.

I mentioned teaching those three in a post before Trestman was fired, so of course I'm good with it. My only concern is who replaces Cutler. If we could hit on a serviceable QB it could electric sooner than later.

There is something to be said for taking matters into your own hands. Some do that by standing pat with their pick, some pay the numbers game to see what sticks. Playing armchair GM, I'm first and foremost a BPA guy. But if I don't see that guy, I become a numbers guy.

Marshall will not be cut. He IS tradeable. This is ridiculous. I guess they'll cut Forte next...

I want Hester back.

No he doesn't. There is a reason he is available. We all should be are of previously popular names and other such shiny things...