Connorbear Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Let's say we do not get another WR in FA or via the draft. I show the following on the roster: - Hester - Davis - Bennett - Aromashodu (waived by Indy - did not play for us) - Rideau - Burgess (practice squad) I would assume then the top 5 would make the team with Hester, Davis, and Bennett as the top 3. If this is the case then why not play Olsen more at WR (he played around 15% of his plays there this last yr with Kellen Davis and Clark at TE). We had some success with Olsen at WR last yr and I would love to see Kellen Davis get some time on the field - he looked very good in the preseason. Formation could be 2 WR (Hester and Olsen), 2 TE (Davis and Clark), and 1 RB. Or go empty backfield and add another WR or split out RB. Believe me, this is not the situation I want. I was just thinking about how to maximize our passing game as is. Thoughts? Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfoligno Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 I think using Olsen at WR next year is absolutely in the plans. Turner talked about this in a Q&A. He was asked about moving Olsen to WR, and said they don't feel they need to, and pointed out how much we moved him around and played him at WR. Particularly in the 2nd half of the season, Olsen was used all over. He played outside WR, slot, was sent in motion and even lined up at FB. And that isn't counting his time at TE. I think Olsen playing WR is absolutely part of the plans, no matter what we do in FA or the draft. While I love moving him around, I would much rather that be an option, rather than a necessity. Let's say we do not get another WR in FA or via the draft. I show the following on the roster: - Hester - Davis - Bennett - Aromashodu (waived by Indy - did not play for us) - Rideau - Burgess (practice squad) I would assume then the top 5 would make the team with Hester, Davis, and Bennett as the top 3. If this is the case then why not play Olsen more at WR (he played around 15% of his plays there this last yr with Kellen Davis and Clark at TE). We had some success with Olsen at WR last yr and I would love to see Kellen Davis get some time on the field - he looked very good in the preseason. Formation could be 2 WR (Hester and Olsen), 2 TE (Davis and Clark), and 1 RB. Or go empty backfield and add another WR or split out RB. Believe me, this is not the situation I want. I was just thinking about how to maximize our passing game as is. Thoughts? Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChileBear Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Let's say we do not get another WR in FA or via the draft. I show the following on the roster: - Hester - Davis - Bennett - Aromashodu (waived by Indy - did not play for us) - Rideau - Burgess (practice squad) I would assume then the top 5 would make the team with Hester, Davis, and Bennett as the top 3. If this is the case then why not play Olsen more at WR (he played around 15% of his plays there this last yr with Kellen Davis and Clark at TE). We had some success with Olsen at WR last yr and I would love to see Kellen Davis get some time on the field - he looked very good in the preseason. Formation could be 2 WR (Hester and Olsen), 2 TE (Davis and Clark), and 1 RB. Or go empty backfield and add another WR or split out RB. Believe me, this is not the situation I want. I was just thinking about how to maximize our passing game as is. Thoughts? Peace Makes sense, but God I hope we pick up someone with experience. Hester as the No. 1? That's not something I would want. I do fel that Olsen has shown the versatility to play all over, and is a solid reciever. I agree with nfo, though that it would be better for us to keep our options open with Olsen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfoligno Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Best case scenario at WR you gave a worst case, so I wanted to give a best case. - Hester - Holt - Bennett - Robiskie - Rideau/ Davis Now, when I say best case, I am talking about practical and reality. Of those Wrs available or potentially available, I see no one that would help more than Holt. Holt would be a tremendous upgrade, offer veteran leadership to a very young and inexperience group, but due to his age, he would not be a long term answer and thus WR would still be considered a need. Thus we draft Robiskie. I actually like Nicks better, but unless we trade down, I don't see his being a Bear, while Robiskie is nearly as good in my book, would be a greater value pick and very well could be there for our 2nd rounder. And before some get critical, I placed Bennett over Robiskie simply because he has a year of practice w/ the team. I would have no issue if the rookie beat him out for the #3 spot. Point is, we give a shorter field, solid route runner and pass catcher (Holt) to play opposite Hester. This helps Orton and could help Hester, as he may more often be able to run deeper patterns. We would also be able to develop and use often our two young WRs in Bennett and Robiskie. As for the 5th spot, it would likely be Davis, but the simple of it is, whoever looks better on special teams wins the job. Let's say we do not get another WR in FA or via the draft. I show the following on the roster: - Hester - Davis - Bennett - Aromashodu (waived by Indy - did not play for us) - Rideau - Burgess (practice squad) I would assume then the top 5 would make the team with Hester, Davis, and Bennett as the top 3. If this is the case then why not play Olsen more at WR (he played around 15% of his plays there this last yr with Kellen Davis and Clark at TE). We had some success with Olsen at WR last yr and I would love to see Kellen Davis get some time on the field - he looked very good in the preseason. Formation could be 2 WR (Hester and Olsen), 2 TE (Davis and Clark), and 1 RB. Or go empty backfield and add another WR or split out RB. Believe me, this is not the situation I want. I was just thinking about how to maximize our passing game as is. Thoughts? Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azbearsfan Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Aww sweet. I didn't know we had Rudy Burgess from ASU. That guy is a fun to watch. I hope he can get some run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Hochuli 3:16 Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Hester Bennett Davis Rideau That HAS to be worst case scenario, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Best case scenario at WR you gave a worst case, so I wanted to give a best case. - Hester - Holt - Bennett - Robiskie - Rideau/ Davis Now, when I say best case, I am talking about practical and reality. Of those Wrs available or potentially available, I see no one that would help more than Holt. Holt would be a tremendous upgrade, offer veteran leadership to a very young and inexperience group, but due to his age, he would not be a long term answer and thus WR would still be considered a need. Thus we draft Robiskie. I actually like Nicks better, but unless we trade down, I don't see his being a Bear, while Robiskie is nearly as good in my book, would be a greater value pick and very well could be there for our 2nd rounder. And before some get critical, I placed Bennett over Robiskie simply because he has a year of practice w/ the team. I would have no issue if the rookie beat him out for the #3 spot. Point is, we give a shorter field, solid route runner and pass catcher (Holt) to play opposite Hester. This helps Orton and could help Hester, as he may more often be able to run deeper patterns. We would also be able to develop and use often our two young WRs in Bennett and Robiskie. As for the 5th spot, it would likely be Davis, but the simple of it is, whoever looks better on special teams wins the job. I would love that to happen but would expect it to be, Hester Bennett Rideau Davis Robiske I think we have to draft one, and expect to draft one due to the lack of activity in Free agency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Hochuli 3:16 Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I would love that to happen but would expect it to be, Hester Bennett Rideau Davis Robiske I think we have to draft one, and expect to draft one due to the lack of activity in Free agency. If we draft Robiskie, he'll be our 2nd or 3rd WR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston Boxer Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 i am hoping that Maclin drops to us in the first...i think he is going to be a great WR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TerraTor Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 everyone outside of Olsen makes me wanna vomit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chitownhustla Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 terra you crack me up! i am praying that JA does something somewhere before the draft because this is UNBELIEVABLE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesson44 Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 IMHO the best case serino is this one 1. Sign Holt 2. Draft Macklin/DHB 3. Hester 4. Bennett 5. Rideau/davis 6.Aromnshodu With DavisAromnshodu getting cut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 IMHO the best case serino is this one 1. Sign Holt 2. Draft Macklin/DHB 3. Hester 4. Bennett 5. Rideau/davis 6.Aromnshodu With DavisAromnshodu getting cut I think DHB isnt going to have a good career in the NFL. Look at his production his last year. I think he is a Troy Williamson type, speed but lacks other traits. I think you have to have a track record at being productive, and then it still is a crap shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I think DHB isnt going to have a good career in the NFL. Look at his production his last year. I think he is a Troy Williamson type, speed but lacks other traits. I think you have to have a track record at being productive, and then it still is a crap shoot. I screwed my attchment up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingtwig Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I screwed my attchment up. I am sorry but Holt has lost a few steps. I would love to sign him but I would rather him being our #2 or even the slot guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Hochuli 3:16 Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 everyone outside of Olsen makes me wanna vomit. I repeat- in Hester's first 2 years as a WR, he has more TD's and receptions then Steve Smith in his first 2 years. Just stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Hester will be alright as our #2 but we need someone opposite him to take some pressure off. Even if it's a guy who's just another #2 type who is consistent will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noots Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 I don't like using Olsen more at WR. I think Desmond Clark is fast approaching the point where he's going to be on the decline. If we get dependent on Olsen at WR and Clark misses time to injury, we're really going to be stuck with our dorks in our hands. Let's get some talent at WR already...please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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