dawhizz Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I think the Bears like Matt Blanchard as the #3, but we still need a capable #2. I can't see us spending the money it would take to get (or being a very enticing landing spot for) fringe starters like Kolb, who is apparently soon to be released, or Fitzpatrick, who already has been. Campbell had his chance here. Remaining candidates include Byron Leftwich (probably not a great fit), Brady Quinn (I could see it), or Kellen Clemons (snore). Am I crazy to think the best remaining realistic FA option is (gasp!) Rex Grossman? Or maybe we just wait to see who gets released after the draft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scs787 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I'm gonna throw a wildcard out there...Josh Johnson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I'm gonna throw a wildcard out there...Josh Johnson. That's not a wildcard. A "wildcard" would be Jamarcus Russell. Cheaper too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I'm gonna throw a wildcard out there...Josh Johnson. How about bringing back Josh McCown ? He played better than Campbell played last year when he got to play the year before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo3451 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 How about bringing back Josh McCown ? He played better than Campbell played last year when he got to play the year before. Out of the names mentioned, I'll take McCown. I don't like our chances if Cutler goes down anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 McCown works for me as the #2. He's cheap and plays as well (or poorly) as Campbell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scs787 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 That's not a wildcard. A "wildcard" would be Jamarcus Russell. Cheaper too. I can get behind that. With the early talk about the pistol and read option(?) I kinda wanna get a guy with some wheels behind Jay. Josh Johnson is that and he probably won't get a big paycheck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I can get behind that. With the early talk about the pistol and read option(?) I kinda wanna get a guy with some wheels behind Jay. Josh Johnson is that and he probably won't get a big paycheck. Kolb just got cut, maybe he has some upside that Testman can get out of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Kolb just got cut, maybe he has some upside that Testman can get out of him. Kolb will get bigger money from the Jets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TerraTor Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 How about bringing back Josh McCown ? He played better than Campbell played last year when he got to play the year before. That was my opinion too. McCown was better than Campbell in evrry way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChileBear Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 That was my opinion too. McCown was better than Campbell in evrry way Keep McCown and let Trestman develop a young QB. Campbell was pathetic last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonej Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I'm gonna throw a wildcard out there...Josh Johnson. I could see him trying to hookup with his old college coach from San Diego Jim Harbaugh at Frisco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scs787 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I could see him trying to hookup with his old college coach from San Diego Jim Harbaugh at Frisco. After reading his wiki page he was there for a little bit, also read he worked out for the bears before week 14 last year. A bit of an odd time since at that point we had 3 QBs. Wonder if they liked what they saw. If Jay goes down I'd to see what this team can do with a running QB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Grizzly Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 After reading his wiki page he was there for a little bit, also read he worked out for the bears before week 14 last year. A bit of an odd time since at that point we had 3 QBs. Wonder if they liked what they saw. If Jay goes down I'd to see what this team can do with a running QB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonej Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 After reading his wiki page he was there for a little bit, also read he worked out for the bears before week 14 last year. A bit of an odd time since at that point we had 3 QBs. Wonder if they liked what they saw. If Jay goes down I'd to see what this team can do with a running QB. That was for the previous staff and the only other QB on the Niners roster is Scott Tolzien. I'm in favor of drafting a QB late if it falls right and it winds up being Kolin Klein there's the running QB you're looking for. Its time for the Bears to start developing QBs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scs787 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 That was for the previous staff and the only other QB on the Niners roster is Scott Tolzien. I'm in favor of drafting a QB late if it falls right and it winds up being Kolin Klein there's the running QB you're looking for. Its time for the Bears to start developing QBs. I think he could be more of a fit now with this staff...But ya I can certainly see him going back to San Fran esp after the success Kaep had. Klein would be intriguing as well. As for the Tebow picture...I said earlier in the off season I'd be all for it. If Jay plays well then it shuts the media up. If Jay doesn't play well despite having all the pieces of the puzzle there for him then it wouldn't hurt to see what Tebow can do since Jay would be a goner at the end of the year anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonej Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I think he could be more of a fit now with this staff...But ya I can certainly see him going back to San Fran esp after the success Kaep had. Klein would be intriguing as well. As for the Tebow picture...I said earlier in the off season I'd be all for it. If Jay plays well then it shuts the media up. If Jay doesn't play well despite having all the pieces of the puzzle there for him then it wouldn't hurt to see what Tebow can do since Jay would be a goner at the end of the year anyway. This team with a short window of opportunity doesn't need to bring the Tebow circus to town and reread my post and see if I ever mentioned Tebow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Grizzly Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 This team with a short window of opportunity doesn't need to bring the Tebow circus to town and reread my post and see if I ever mentioned Tebow. He didn't, I did. Picture of Tebow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scs787 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 This team with a short window of opportunity doesn't need to bring the Tebow circus to town and reread my post and see if I ever mentioned Tebow. Grizzly posted the tebow pick i just didn't quote it. I don't think it'd be much of a circus if Jay is playing at a high level. If Jay is struggling, then yes the media will start chirping. But I believe Jay has what he needs to succeed here so the media won't be able to talk. Jay also seems like a guy who wouldn't give a damn if the media want him benched for Tebow so it wouldn't affect his play if the choose to stick with him. There's really no difference at having Klien as your #2 over Tebow....I'd take Tebow over Klien since Tebow is a proven winner, no matter how ugly it may be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Grizzly posted the tebow pick i just didn't quote it. I don't think it'd be much of a circus if Jay is playing at a high level. If Jay is struggling, then yes the media will start chirping. But I believe Jay has what he needs to succeed here so the media won't be able to talk. Jay also seems like a guy who wouldn't give a damn if the media want him benched for Tebow so it wouldn't affect his play if the choose to stick with him. There's really no difference at having Klien as your #2 over Tebow....I'd take Tebow over Klien since Tebow is a proven winner, no matter how ugly it may be. We aint getting either one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradjock Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 I think the Bears like Matt Blanchard as the #3, but we still need a capable #2. I can't see us spending the money it would take to get (or being a very enticing landing spot for) fringe starters like Kolb, who is apparently soon to be released, or Fitzpatrick, who already has been. Campbell had his chance here. Remaining candidates include Byron Leftwich (probably not a great fit), Brady Quinn (I could see it), or Kellen Clemons (snore). Am I crazy to think the best remaining realistic FA option is (gasp!) Rex Grossman? Or maybe we just wait to see who gets released after the draft I like the Rex Grossman idea as long as the idiot fans don't blow it out of proportion. In Chicago Bears history, there has never been such an over-heralded and over-criticized player as Rex Grossman. We declared him our savior and hated him when he wasn't. Right now we need to sign a veteran QB for the minimum who could win a game in a pinch. Campbell's cap number for last season was 3.75 million. Did Jason Campbell do anything to earn that last year? Hell, 3.75 million is about what Bushrod's cap number is this year. If Rex signs for the minimum, I'd trust him to win a game as much as I would Campbell. He sucked in the San Fran game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 I like the Rex Grossman idea as long as the idiot fans don't blow it out of proportion. In Chicago Bears history, there has never been such an over-heralded and over-criticized player as Rex Grossman. We declared him our savior and hated him when he wasn't. Right now we need to sign a veteran QB for the minimum who could win a game in a pinch. Campbell's cap number for last season was 3.75 million. Did Jason Campbell do anything to earn that last year? Hell, 3.75 million is about what Bushrod's cap number is this year. If Rex signs for the minimum, I'd trust him to win a game as much as I would Campbell. He sucked in the San Fran game. I can buy into that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Grizzly Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 What about Anthony Calvillio? Sure he's older (so is Peyton) and under a new contract but... He knows Trestmans offense. http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/footba...parture-1.49186 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daventry Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 What about Anthony Calvillio? Sure he's older (so is Peyton) and under a new contract but... He knows Trestmans offense. http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/footba...parture-1.49186 He looks like he could be interesting, I wonder if Trestman is thinking about him at all. Could be a good fit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears4Ever_34 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 I just threw up in my mouth a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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