jason

Hate this poll. Agree with Bears4Ever_34. WTF?

I really don't see JA and crew going WR in the first. If they did, I wouldn't be completely shocked, but I just don't see it. If that draft happened I would have mixed emotions. The WR would not pan out, McElroy would be waste (doesn't have the NFL-level skills).

DING DING DING!!! I just don't see how everyone in the world doesn't see this. The Bears should come out of FA and the draft with no less than 3 very good players/prospects that should challenge for 1 Guard position and both Tackle positions. Of course, I'd also like to see a Center drafted mid/late to be ready in a few years when Olin gracefully bows out. I can't believe, however, that you think OG is a greater need than OT. I'd take Garza's corpse over Omiyale, any day.

You honestly believe replacing Kreutz with a rookie will improve the line!? BWAHAHAHAHA. That's comical. Guaranteed, if the Bears replace Kreutz with a rookie, the OL, which was without a doubt the worst in the NFL, will be worse. Adding Mankins will be an individual improvement at G, but the fact that he'll have to constantly help to his left AND his right, will lessen his impact. Get Mankins and keep Kreutz? Now that's a COMPLETELY different story.

Yes, he was. And for the most part, he sucked. He made strides, but that's just going from a illiterate and an F- to a "passing" grade of D. It still sucks. An OL of Omiyale-Williams-Rookie-Mankins-Webb would be atrocious for AT LEAST the following reasons: 1. Worst collective OL in the NFL, again. 2. Worst pair of OTs in the NFL, again. 3. With a rookie at center, the Bears lose their OL signal caller in Kreutz. 4. With a rookie at center, Williams (who isn't exactly a world beater) would have to help towards the middle, leaving Omiyale on an island. 5. With a rookie at center, Mankins would have to help towards the middle, leaving Webb on an island. If #4 and #5 didn't make you sick to your stomach, rest assured...because it just gave Jay Cutler a preemptive concussion for next year.

Huh? You lost me. ..."then draft OL with the next three picks" And WTF does Kolb have to do with this? Are you calling Fitz a young receiver and saying the Cardinals will pick up Kolb?

Would I rather have Fitzgerald for the next 5-10 years over an unknown? Sure. But taking the opposite approach, would I rather have an Fitzgerald and an injured, surly, disappointing Cutler? Hell no. Which is what I think is more likely in a "get Fitz" scenario. There is definite risk in passing up a roster move like you mention (if it's even possible). But it's playing with house money. Even if you pass on the move, you don't lose. There is a much greater risk, IMHO, if OL is ignored for yet another year. It's risking Cutler's future, and an assortment of dominos falling afterwards. If you could predict the future and tell me that the Bears could get Fitz for a #1, then draft OL with the next three picks, then I'd be all for the deal. But like I said earlier, I don't think JA and co. are going to do anything similar to that. They'd probably get Fitz, get one OL in the next three rounds, and even draft a WR late.

If they traded a 1st rounder for Fitz, it would only be palatable to me if they went OL intensive in the next few rounds. I'm talking about a MINIMUM of 2 of the next 3 rounds. And maybe even a late round flyer on a guy with a combination of good measurables and questionable character. And since that will never happen - mostly because it's apparent that JA and crew think the offensive line is the least important collection of positions on the football team - it's not a good idea. What you'd end up with would be a garbage OL, an injured Cutler, and an statistically underperforming Fitzgerald.

No. I'm being completely serious. The OL couldn't hold up on regular routes, got Cutler destroyed the entire year, concussed in one game, and straight up injured in the most important game of the year. He does not have time to wait around for Fitzgerald to improvise. Now, if we were talking about the fact that Fitzgerald fights for jump balls and plays defense on poorly thrown balls - where as Knox does neither, and blows routes - then we have a different discussion. I think Fitz would help Cutler out tremendously in this regard. But throwing out his improvisational skills as a reason to get him is retarded since Cutler doesn't have time to run the regular plays, much less improvise (unless you count running for his life as improvising).

If Cutler is getting sacked on 3-step drops, bombed on 5-step drops, and concussed on 7-step drops, when the hell does he have time to wait for Fitzgerald to improvise - which indicates a play that has gone beyond the original design - on his route? You're thinking far too one-dimensionally. Yes, he had 90 catches. How many were because A] he was the only option or B] the Cardinals were losing and had to throw or C] the Cardinals running game sucked? Last but not least, you do not get him "over anybody else." That's the same kind of fantasy football thinking that has made Dan Snyder a joke of an owner.

I didn't even read the entire thread. I'm still against the idea. I think it's a horrible idea. He's great, but the Bears have MUCH more pressing needs than Fitz. OT, OG, FS, DT. All of those positions need to be addressed before JA starts trading ANOTHER first round pick away.

LMAO! Great job!! I could totally see this happening EXACTLY as you have it.

Although, it must be stated that the recent success and attention in NY because of Rex Ryan sure does have more than one player coming out of the wood works saying that he'd like to play for a guy like that. I think in life, not just in football, people want to be led by someone who can motivate. Lovie is not that person, or at least doesn't appear to be outwardly during the 3 hour stretches of silence during games. Yelling doesn't necessarily equate to winning, but in Lovie's case, I think the player support comes from the fact that he's just a good guy who is steadfastly loyal. Everyone loves working for the easy-going boss; it's not just in the NFL. But you rarely maximize talent from that same easy-going boss.

I agree. But this is about what I think JA will do. For some reason, I don't think he's learned from his mistakes. I think he won't get an offensive lineman until round three, or later. The excuses about "not reaching," or "the other guy was rated higher," or "best player available" will be used.

This is not supposed to fill your thoughts and needs for the Bears. This is to see if you can predict what JA will do in the draft (per az's challenge). My prediction of JA's picks: 1 - DB - Ras-I-Dowling - Virginia - JA thinks that other positions can wait, and all the Bears defense needs is a shutdown corner. Cutler stumbles. 2 - DT - Stephen Paea - Oregon State - Regardless of what he thinks/says, JA can't resist grabbing a DT. Cutler drops a single tear, then faints. 3 - OT - Marcus Gilbert - Florida - Even JA realizes that the OL needs some help. Cutler fist pumps...from his back. 4 - FS - Jaiquann Jarrett - Temple - Let's see, bad instincts, not very fast, college FS who'll be SS in the pros. Yep, JA grabs him to play FS. Cutler scowls. 5 - WR - Austin Pettis - Boise State - Shooting for the taller target that so many think the Bears need. Cutler nods while standing. 6 - QB - Tyrod Taylor - Virginia Tech - Bad OL? Fast QB! Cutler smirks, knowing the rookie will probably play at least one game. 7 - P - Chas Henry - Florida - JA trying to revive his streak of Florida selections. Cutler walks away mumbling F-bombs.

Hell, Scarecrow-Williams-Kreutz-Garza-"Cardboard Cutout" might look better than Omiyale-Williams-Kreutz-Garza-Webb.

I agree. What the Bears should do is wishful thinking. Interesting challenge. Expect mine to be coming very soon.

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Seems like a nearly unanimous concensus. For all his speed, athletic ability, and talents, the guy doesn't have superior FS instincts, takes bad angles, and isn't as sure of a tackler as I'd like. That is reason enough to let him go and allow Major Wright the shot. The fact that he takes away kickoff return duties from Hester periodically is icing on the cake. Plus, I never liked his feminine name. See ya.

I'd like to see something like this: 1. Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin (Replaces that bum, Omifail) 2. Joseph Barksdale, OT, LSU (Yes, I believe the position sucks that bad and has been neglected that much) 3. Sione Fua, NT, Stanford (Space eater that will help everyone else on defense) 4. John Moffitt, OG, Wisconsin (Competes with Garze in one year, beats him out the following year...also plays center) 5. Jake Kirkpatrick, OC, TCU (Learns from Kreutz and takes his job in 1 or 2 years) 6. Mike Mohamed, LB, Cal (Solid depth, prospect) 7. Chas Henry, P, Florida (Maynard is done)

For what it's worth, I think the guy you are talking about is Bennett. And in the Martz offense, the slot receiver also fills this role (Hester has the skills to be a perfect slot WR).

Without being too snarky, how many big boy WRs did New England have this year? Their passing game seemed to do pretty well. Mainly because their OL is nasty.

That was an excellent piece of journalism and commentary. Funny, because he does it better than any of the so-called experts on ESPN or elsewhere. Hard to refute as well.

None of this "big, fast, athletic WR" nonsense means anything if Cutler can't plant after three steps because he's being gang-banged by a pair of 300lb DTs. I'm still convinced there is nothing wrong with the WRs. They have great potential. But the inconsistencies of the OL don't allow for the offense to utilize all options and truly click. Give Cutler solid, consistent protection, and I think everyone will be talking about how good the Bears' WRs are. Of course, I am pretty sure I said the same thing last year at this time. And we STILL don't really know the full potential of any of the WRs...except maybe Bennett.

What else can be done? You can let him ride out the last year of his contract.