Da Bears 88 Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 I'm very disappointed that he wasn't involved more this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABEARSDABOMB Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 The main objectives for Ron Turner this off-season (or the new offensive coordinator) are going to be to devise more ways to get Hester involved on offense (mainly just so he can be out there for a lot more plays and that way teams will have to eventually play off him allowing some of those gimmick reverse type plays to work), an improved rushing attack (and this will start with a new oline) and a way to devise more schemes that utilize the Bears TE's (Olsen/Clark). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkerBear7 Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 I can not count the number of times i yelled at the TV this season: " Where is Olsen?" or "Get Olsen on the field!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkBomber Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I can not count the number of times i yelled at the TV this season: " Where is Olsen?" or "Get Olsen on the field!" Same here, especially when Gilmore was out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattymac Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 The main objectives for Ron Turner this off-season (or the new offensive coordinator) are going to be to devise more ways to get Hester involved on offense (mainly just so he can be out there for a lot more plays and that way teams will have to eventually play off him allowing some of those gimmick reverse type plays to work), an improved rushing attack (and this will start with a new oline) and a way to devise more schemes that utilize the Bears TE's (Olsen/Clark). You're on the right track DBDB. I think Berrian is a goner, so grooming both Hester & Bradley needs to be a priority. I think Hester will need to fill Berrian's void as a deep threat, and Bradley needs to be able to step in as a legitimate starter. To improve the rushing attack, I agree the o-line is the best way to go. I'n not against bringing in a new RB to compete, but I think if we can replace Miller, Brown, and possibly Garza, we'll be able to have a decent running game regardless of who starts. I also think we need to draft a receiver to fill the role Moose was supposed to fill; the #1, reliable, go-to WR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixote Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Most WRs take 2-3 yrs to develope & contribute. If we want to replace Moose we will need to draft a prospect but also pick up a vet FA to fill the role while the draftee develops. Not sure what vets would be available but I am sure there will be a few at a reasonable cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguana Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 We already have Moose's replacement....Mike Hass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixote Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I thought Haas looked great in preseason. What the heck happened? I have been waiting 17 weeks to see this kid get a chance and now the season is over. He must be frustrated as hell. It does not make sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connorbear Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 You're on the right track DBDB. I think Berrian is a goner, so grooming both Hester & Bradley needs to be a priority. I think Hester will need to fill Berrian's void as a deep threat, and Bradley needs to be able to step in as a legitimate starter. To improve the rushing attack, I agree the o-line is the best way to go. I'n not against bringing in a new RB to compete, but I think if we can replace Miller, Brown, and possibly Garza, we'll be able to have a decent running game regardless of who starts. I also think we need to draft a receiver to fill the role Moose was supposed to fill; the #1, reliable, go-to WR. Bradley needs to hold onto the damn ball. The drop today was inexcusable. Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABEARSDABOMB Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I would not be opposed to bringing in Julius Jones from Dallas. I think he is starting material and has started in this league in the past and would be able to compete with Benson with Peterson being used a ton in potential split back sets (where you have a major threat in throwing the ball to Peterson). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixote Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I did not realize J Jones was going to be a FA. My guess is he would be expensive. He is a very good RB. Would look great in tandem with Benson behind a GOOD OL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azbearsfan Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 "Bradley needs to hold onto the damn ball. The drop today was inexcusable." So basically he is no worse than Moose. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Bears 88 Posted December 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I can not count the number of times i yelled at the TV this season: " Where is Olsen?" or "Get Olsen on the field!" I did the same thing. The guy has awesome speed & hands for a TE. Too bad John Gilmore was out there instead of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABEARSDABOMB Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I did not realize J Jones was going to be a FA. My guess is he would be expensive. He is a very good RB. Would look great in tandem with Benson behind a GOOD OL. Yeah, I wonder if Jones ends up getting less money than someone like Michael Turner because Turner has more "potential", since he hasn't started and some team is thinking they have a serious sleeper who will be a stud (based on the production Turner had backing up Ladanian). Jones on the other hand, eventually got replaced by Marion Barber (whose a darn good back, imo) and maybe some teams will not pay him big money since he isn't a star, yet he is still a very quality back who would give the Bears a boatload of depth and give me tons of confidence (plus it would allow the Bears to completely forget about taking a RB in the draft, since you'd have Peterson/Benson/Jones/Wolfe). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABEARSDABOMB Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I did the same thing. The guy has awesome speed & hands for a TE. Too bad John Gilmore was out there instead of him. I understand the uses of Gilmore because he is a stud when it comes to blocking as a TE (so in certain situations, especially non pass, going to pound the heck out of it, I don't mind going with Gilmore). However, I also think we need to do a lot more with Olsen lining up as a TE and than splitting him out wide as a wideout (I think if the Bears really move Olsen around, you'll see so many more mismatches out there and when you factor in having Olsen and Hester eventually on the field at the same time defenses could really have some trouble; Especially if the Bears improve the line and have a top 12 rushing unit, which I think they are capable of having next year if they have a good off-season). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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