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Cutler is 12-1 when the defense holds the opponent to 21 pts or less. The Bears defense (in a down year) allowed 21.9 per game last year.

I think Forte will have fewer rushes, but a higher YPC resulting in about the same amount of rushing yards. The passing game is going to open up the running lanes for Forte considerably. Forte will probably have less opportunities in the passing game because Cutler will be hitting his primary targets more often. Which is a good thing. Forte will benefit from not getting worn down so much getting the ball on almost every other play.

What may be even more amazing is that the Broncos leading rusher last year was Peyton Hillis with 343 yards. They had absolutely no running game and Cutler was still able to put up those numbers. More than likely against a lot of Nickel and Dime coverages.

http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2009/04/dr...he_bears_i.html Kenny Britt, Rutgers, 6-3, 218 pounds. The skinny: Britt is a big target who has been clocked fastest at about 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash. He was wildly productive for the Scarlet Knights but the competition in the Big East isn't the best. He could make an impact quickly as a possession guy with the size to give defensive backs problems. Offensive coordinator Ron Turner showed up at the Rutgers pro day. The chance: Britt will likely be off the board well before the Bears select. He could go in the second half of the first round. Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma, 6-1, 210. The skinny: Ran a 4.5-second 40 at the combine and reportedly did well with his route running at his pro day. He's a tough performer who will go over the middle and do the dirty work. Has a burst in short space. The Bears like players from big programs, especially OU, but Minnesota might be showing the most interest in Iglesias at this point UPDATED: The Bears will put Iglesias through a private workout on Tuesday, a day before he travels to Minnesota for a visit. So interest in him is rising. The chance: There is a good chance he will be available at No. 49. Will probably be in the discussion. Mohamed Massaquoi, Georgia, 6-2, 210. The skinny: Boosted his stock with a strong senior season and then again when he was clocked between 4.47 and 4.53 seconds in the 40 at his pro day. Good leaper. Runs good routes. Was a two-time captain for the Bulldogs. The Bears are interested enough that wide receivers coach Darryl Drake will head in for a private workout next week. The chance: There is a good chance he will be available at No. 49. Will probably be in the discussion. Louis Murphy, Florida, 6-3, 203. The skinny: Murphy blazed through the 40 in 4.32 seconds at the combine and wisely chose to stand on that number at his pro day. He has the speed to be a dynamic vertical threat but there is some boom-or-bust factor written on him. Raw skills might make him worth a shot. The chance: There is a good chance he will be available at No. 49. Could be in the discussion. Hakeem Nicks, North Carolina, 6-1, 212. The skinny: Nicks is an explosive run-after-the-catch target who the Bears have shown great interest in with Gabriel attending the pro day and then Drake going in for a private workout. Nicks does a lot of things naturally and could thrive quickly at the next level. The chance: Slim. Nicks took a hit when he was out of shape at his pro day but he's still targeted for the middle to end of the first round. Brian Robiskie, Ohio State, 6-3, 209. The skinny: Might possess the best hands of the group. Allayed concerns about his speed by running a 4.5 40 at the combine and then had a 37.5-inch vertical jump. Comes from a big program and is considered a strong character guy. Upside is he is a No. 2 who catches everything in sight. Downside is he is a possession guy on third down who doesn't gain a lot of separation. The Bears are known to be looking into him. The chance: There is a good chance he will be available at No. 49. Will probably be in the discussion. Mike Wallace, Ole Miss, 6-1, 199. The skinny: Opened eyes with a hot 40 time at the combine, clocking in at 4.32 seconds. Has the speed to be a vertical threat and has a frame that he can fill out a little bit more. Definite risk/reward to this selection. The chance: There is a good chance he will be available at No. 49. Probably too early for him to come off the board. Derrick Williams, Penn State, 6-0, 194. The skinny: Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up. Ran a miserable 4.65 40 at the combine. Followed it up with a 4.37 at his pro day. Something isn't right here. Had solid career for Nittany Lions and possesses traits to be successful in NFL right away. Just not sure. The chance: There is a good chance he will be available at No. 49. Could be in the discussion.

I like Yards per Attempt as well: Orton: 5.8 and Cutler 7.4. Also, 4th Quarter Passer Rating: Orton 65.7 and Cutler 94.2.

How do you put a price tag on a mid-20's Pro Bowl QB? You also can't really add all those up and say they are the same value. Think of it this way, figuring the Bears are at least making the playoffs this year, they will more than likely give Denver a pick in the 20's next year (hopefully 32). So pick #18 and a pick in the 20's. Take a look at the last 10 years of drafts, and count the Pro Bowlers between picks 18-32. There have been 29 players selected for the Pro Bowl who were selected from pick 18-32 in the last 10 years out of a total of 147 picks. That is 19.7%. So 1 in 5 are Pro Bowlers, and that counts 1 selection at any point in their careers. So there are actually way less perennial Pro Bowlers. The odds are against teams finding Pro Bowl talent with every 1st round pick.

I liked how Lovie mentioned mobility and how that is something the Bears have lacked at the QB position and also mentioned his Rocket of an arm. Sweet.

Wow, well at least we have options.

He may have priced himself outside of the Bears range. He is also looking for a long contract. So it may be in the Bears best interest to pass on him.

I think there is a great chance that he breaks out. Looking at his stats from college when they both were in Vandy, it looks like they really clicked.

Yeah, I just read that. That is awesome. Bennett actually had a pretty good year with Cutler at QB.

I didn't even realize Williams and Cutler were teammates at Vandy. Hopefully that will help both of them.

I'll do 4. Give me OAK, HOU, MIA, and ARZ.

Someone is going to pick him up, and no team needs WR help more than the Bears. Makes sense, but knowing JA, probably a long shot.

I heard Vick was going to the new UFL. I doubt the Bears would ever pick him up regardless of the potential he has. Just too much baggage. The Bears let Tank and Benson walk due to their issues, and Vick's were pretty bad, so I doubt the Bears would even consider him.

Just give me any 3 teams, preferably 1 in the top 10, 1 from 11-20ish, and one in the last 1/3 of the 1st round.

I'll take any teams you need me to take. I could do one in the top 10, one from 11-20, and one from 21-32.

Wow, a lot of D. HEYWARD-BEY picks.

Bear Sox, I really liked your ability to get downfield and "find" someone to block. RB's will love that, opponents DB's, not so much.

Can the Pats afford to pay Cassel that kind of money ($14.65 million) and Brady ($14.626 million cap hit in 2009)? That would be over $29 million just for the QB position.

So you tuck your elbow in to show that you intend to lead with your pads? There is no way he can make that determination in a split second. He was running at the play and literally dove head first into McGahee. This wasn't a mid-level hit. I am sure he will be fined for it. At least no one got seriously injured.

It looks like Clark is actually moving upwards when he makes the hit and his arms are not even out like he is trying to make a tackle. The first view from the back of the end zone does look like he was leading with his shoulder, but every other view shows his head leading. Also, McGahee didn't drop his head that much. Seems like a pretty clear helmet to helmet hit. Here are a couple of screenshots in sequence:

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2009/0...rom-lombardi-5/ I doubt the Bears would sign him if released, and I doubt he would come to the Bears, but I guess you never know.

Per Rotoworld: Who's next?

Olsen also needs to see more opportunities. I hate it when he only gets 3-4 passes to him all game.