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One interesting thing on this topic. Hester has been the only one to make a return in 2 game for the Bears. I would've thought Weems would see some action so Hester could play WR, but it looks like Jeffery and Bennett are taking his targets. I can't even see paying him $5 mil if he is going to be exclusively a Returner and 4th/5th WR, but like Madlith said, it does depend on how he does this year. If he runs 2-3 back, keeps a decent return average, and adds 25-30 receptions, that would be pretty good production.

For the sack debate, that is a not a very good way to look at it. Now if you take Cutler's time on the Bears only, he is at an 8% sack rate (12.7% this year) which is higher than almost all of the good QB's on that list minus Big Ben and Vick. Those two QBs are very unique. Big Ben is so huge, he will stay in the pocket longer than probably any other QB in the league, so his sack rate is always going to be high. For Vick, his rate is actually around 6% with Philly and his number is only that high because of his ATL days when he was a run first QB. That puts Cutler near the bottom for his caliber. Cutler - 3 years in Denver, 51 sacks, 2010 with Bears, 52 sacks Smith has always backed his QB's, even Grossman, so I wouldn't expect anything different.

What the article fails to mention is that Lovie already talked to Cutler about his actions as well. They are two separate incidents, even though they are related. You can tell the media looks for anything Cutler related to blow out of proportion. It's drama, controversy, etc, they eat it up.

I still hate the picture when he got traded to us. He looks so enthused.

Every game is a must win at this point because you don't want to get into a deep hole early. I expect a complete rebound and a decisive win at home. I would say the next 4-5 weeks are extremely important because GB plays 4 of their next 5 on the road, and their one home game is against NO on a short week. They play at SEA, IND, HOU, and STL. That is pretty tough schedule. They could easily split those 4, and NO is always dangerous. I project them to be 5-3 after 8 games. The Bears have an extremely favorable schedule and only one game vs a legit powerhouse in the foreseeable future (HOU Week 10). At Dallas is always tough, but it depends on which Dallas team shows up (and which CHI O-Line). The Bye early actually helps us get healthy and ready for Detroit on Monday Night. We get Detroit out of the Bye, and they get to come to Chicago after going to Philly (Ouch!). Another tough game will be Carolina, but I like the game at home. Bears will be 6-2 after 8 games. For Detroit, their Bye is Week 5, and I can see them at 3-1 going into the Bye, but could easily be 3-4 3 weeks later after playing @PHI, @CHI, and then SEA. Detroit 4-4 after 8 games. Minnesota doesn't get much of a break. They play SF, then @DET, home vs TEN, then @WAS, then back home vs ARZ, then TB on a Thursday night. Besides TEN, those are all tough games, especially for Minnesota. I will say 3-5 after 8 games.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-f...o-see-more-fire Cutler speaks, and it is essentially what others were saying.

Do we miss an extra point? We are going to allow 38 pts after SF's Defense allowed 14? That is a huge jump. I would like to think we have a comparable defense. I'm thinking something in the 20's allowed. Also, our offense is a lot better and GB's defense is not very good, they allowed 30 against SF so your pts for seems spot on. I am thinking: Bears 34-24 w/GB getting a late TD. Bears 27-14 at half.

The Packers will be in last place!

Wow, what a throw and catch!!!!!! Cutler threw that over 60 yards with touch, LMAO!

STL driving, in scoring position, JAX now up against Minny.

Should've had a TD there, but any pts is better than none I guess.

I'm glad Forte got the TD there, Bush is going to have 30 by the end of the season.

Phantom call against Jennings really took the life out of the defense. They looked like crap after that.

O-Line looking really good.

Jennings just snatched that out of the air full extension, wow........

That's more like it. I was getting worried after the 1-11 start by Cutler. Forte's catch was sick.

Only 9.5 favorites for Week 1, those are pretty good betting odds in favor of the Bears. I see them winning by at least 10. Hard to see the game being closer than that. I am figuring at least 31 on offense, and I can't see the Colts breaking 20 unless there are some late garbage points. What do you think? I say Bears 34-17.

20 players cut: QB Josh McCown RB Armando Allen WR Brittan Golden WR Joe Anderson WR Terriun Crump TE Brandon Venson OG Ricky Henry OG A.J. Greene OT James Brown OT Corey Brandon DT Jordan Miller DE Chauncey Davis DE Aston Whiteside LB Xavier Adibi LB Jabara Williams CB Isaiah Frey CB Greg McCoy CB Cornelius Brown CB Jonathan Wilhite S Mark Legree I was a little surprised by some of the CB's cut, and McCown could've went either way.

When I am out of town anywhere, I use: http://www.thefirstrow.eu/sport/american-football.html

Interesting to hear the commentators say we might only keep 2x QB's as we need to roster spot for LB/S/OL.

https://twitter.com/BradBiggs/status/240555754598305792 Rotoworld thinks he is going to play in Week 1. I hope he is 100% with a Thursday game vs GB in Week 2.

I am sure a team with injuries will pick him up. They were bringing him down to the league minimum for a player with 4-6 years. Also, over $1 million for a 3rd string RB is a lot for a guy who has only 20 games and 500 rushing yards under his belt in 4 years. His most notable achievements were there 100 yard game vs GB last year and his 72 yard run vs Philly in 2009. If he does sign for the league minimum somewhere else, then that will be funny.

I laughed at that one.

Yep, I am always stretching it and I freeze a water bottle, then roll it under the arch until the foot is numb. That helps a lot.

TravD caused this, he drafted him and then he got cut.