Remain Calm. . .All Is Well

We’ve satisfied everyone’s quota for coverage of the Cutler story now. (-:

I’m used to it. I somehow think we’ll get by.

And for the love of GOD, DO NOT MENTION DIABETES OR WILFORD BRIMLEY!

Sorry, couldn’t help myself in my article. If there’s an easy tasteless joke to be made, I just can’t resist.

Bear fans trying to give fans from other teams tips about personal conduct is like asking Rosie O’Donnell to give you tips on keeping your weight under control.

In Cutler’s four years at Vanderbilt, the Commodores were 2-10, 2-10, 2-9, and 5-6.

In 2002, they beat perennial powerhouses Furman (9-3, I-AA team) and Connecticut (6-6).

In 2003, they defeated another perennial powerhouse in Tennessee-Chattanooga (3-9, I-AA team) and a Kentucky team that went 4-8.

In 2004, they beat a 3-8 Mississippi State team, as well as Western Kentucky (6-5, I-AA team).

In 2005, they started out 4-0 after playing Wake Forest (4-7), Arkansas (4-7), Mississippi (4-8), and Richmond (9-4, 1-AA team). They then dropped six consecutive games before winning their season finale against Tennessee (5-6). So, no, Cutler didn’t “almost single-handedly take them to a bowl game.” At no point were they close to being bowl-eligible.

Cutler didn’t beat a single I-A team with a winning record in his entire collegiate career.

Sorry. . .Cutler’s a loser.

To poke fun at our fanbase, that comic would work for the Vikings by replacing the quarterback with a Lombardi trophy. Self-burn!!

and unfortunatly, in the last few years also kinda’ describes the Vikes. Still, we’ll (and be we, I mean Jared Allen) have to plant your new nancy boy in the ground.

Still, I do see the Division shacking out a lot like last year, with the Vikes first, and Da’ Bears second. maybe Detroit and Green bay will switch places for last and third.

I’m gonna rec and save your comment ;)

That’ll give you 9 months to figure out the reply button!

+1

the NFL. Football is the ultimate “team” sport. Look at the Redskins. Every year Snyder and Cerrato bring in a huge FA signing and every year the Skins struggle to make the playoffs (and most times miss). The Bears spared them this humiliation again this year by giving up way, way too much for Cutler. Given modern day NFL economics it’s better to draft after the top ten and Denver gets two no. 1s in those slots plus Orton who can probably fit well in McDaniels’s offense. Now if Cutler had been able to take Eddie Royal and Brandon Marshall with him to Chicago, then you might sell me on this deal. Leaving aside Olsen it should be amusing to watch Cutler’s frustration in throwing to the collection of stiffs the Bears call WRs and this includes Hester who still hasn’t a clue as to how to play his position.

And not because it is a Bears fan. There are always hateful people in every circle…

I was hoping the big gun would join in on this conversation:) I was starting to feel like Kind Leonidas out there! hahaha

… Don’t get me wrong, I totally understand how easily it is to be blinded-die-hard fan, but this thread with biased stats and reasons for why one of the top QBs in the league will FAIL in Chicago comes off as pretty bitter.

The Bears, who have been QB deprived for well over 2 decades, finally make a move to grab one of the top QBs in the league and many of you make the Bears seem as if they are in a worse position than when they started? haha?

I write heavily on CBSSprts.com and I have no problem saying “what is” and “what isn’t” good about this team.

The key to building a solid team starts with the QB position. This position touches the football on every play through the course of a game (whether its one team or the other; this remains the same). With that being said, you have to have a player who can effectively lead your team on offense and make necessary adjustments to get your team points on the board.

You follow that up with addressing who will protect that person. In particular, the blind-side of the line (LT position). This position is usually the highest positions after QB, because he is protecting the QB against defenders who are approaching the QB from the blind side.

Follow that by a Defensive End lined up against the weak-side tackle. This is usually your speed/power rusher who is paid to put pressure on the most important position on the field— The QB.

Next, you get your coverage corner. This is the person who is able to limit the amount of plays to the strong side of the field for a defense. Champ Baily has made a living off of this followed Ashmogowah (sp?) in Oakland. These guys cause for offenses to look for other sectors instead of the “whole field.” Limiting what an offense can and can’t do.

Follow that by a playmaker on the offensive end. A WR or RB is key!

This is the line of succession that a team should go by. ANy variance would mess up the stream of play. In this league you HAVE to address the offense first and foremost— especially the QB position. THe rules are setup in favor of the offense and each year they grow more and more in favor of this.

The Bears addressed the first two this offseason. They grabbed a top QB in the league who is only entering his 4th season after what has been determined by many sports analysts one where he single-handedly “will’d” the Broncos to the record they had in 2008 (which could have been MUCH worse if he wasn’t there). Then, grabbed a Tackle (who is on the decline, but was FAR above the skill level of anyone in the game for about a decade) to compliment a first-rounder they picked up last offseason to shore up the pass defense. They have 3 DEs who have not peaked in terms of age and have a lot of potential. But haven’t proven that they are the DE this team needs to depend upon just yet. However, they have brought in a guy with proven experience with lineman to correct some things. They have two corners that have played well in the past, but have dipped off in recent year. Again, they bring in new coaches to work with them. Both individuals have not reached their peak (age-wise) either.

The only remaining question mark is at the receiver position. However, they are not limited. Greg Olsen and Desmond Clark are solid tight ends. Devin Hester had flashes, but needs to show improvement. Earl Bennett set SEC records with Cutler in college and has had one year to digest the playbook and work on technique. They do need to find a 3rd receiver and I think this is the year to do so with the depth in this year’s draft at the receiver position.

In short, to write as if the Bears are in the same boat as last year or even worse is insulting to ANY football (no matter what team you root for) fans intellingence. They have addressed a position that has shown time and time again that is necessary in order to succeed.