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Lovie Smith is out. Why? Since his team made a Super Bowl appearance, he made the playoffs once out of 6 seasons. Since he became a HC, his offenses have had the 2nd fewest offensive yards per game. Make all the excuses you want, but at some point the proof is in the pudding. Chicago couldn't bring in a solid OC because Lovie's job security was low the past 3 OC's: Ron Turner, Mike Martz, Mike Tice.
Who will Chicago go after?
-I'm a pretty big believer in Phil Emery. I read the book "War Room" which chronicles Bill Bellichek(SP?) and his assistants that left. It covers Emery's demotion in Atlanta and his classiness throughout the whole thing, very impressed.
-Offensive mind or defensive mind? I would guess an offensive guy because that's been the issue. I like Mike McCoy out in Denver, if you can get production with Tebow at QB...that's saying something.
-Big name candidate? Gruden/Cowher, it could happen. Chicago is a very lucrative job right now, many pieces in place.
-In House hire? Very low percentage chance. Only candidate I would consider is Dave Toub. He runs a very good special teams unit that excels beyond Devin Hester.
Unrestricted Free Agents:
-Jason Campbell. In theory you were a great signing, but you couldn't produce. His price tag of 3.5 million last year was too high. I'd rather draft a 4th round QB and develop him.
-Johnny Knox. I don't think he will play football again. Good 5th round pick at WR, wish him the best in life.
-Henry Melton. Great athlete and is essentially the Tommie Harris pre-injuries. Very quick and disruptive. He needs to be resigned, but will be costly.
-Jonathan Scott. Bring him back at a swing tackle price.
-Lance Louis. Bring him back if his knee is recovering well.
-Chilo Rachel. See ya
-Chris Spencer. See ya
-Israel Idonijie. Great team player. Switched from DE to DT to DE so many times in his career for Chicago. Solid pro, plays ST's. Bring him back(may not be a starter, but still effective).
-Amobi Okeye/Geno Hayes. Only bring them back if the price is right.
-Brian Urlacher. Fate was sealed with Lovie's firing and running your mouth about the fans. Always said Briggs was the better LB in Chicago.
-Nick Roach. Depends on his price.
-Kelvin Hayden. Depends on his price. Didn't play as well as expected after a good training camp.
-DJ Moore. You didn't evolve into the player expected. Don't let the door hit you on the way out.
Releases: Keep in mind that lovie is gone and cleaning house may be in store. Most new head coaches turn over 40% of the roster and consider that Phil Emery hasn't been in Chicago for a full year either and was using Angelo's players.
-Julius Peppers. Great player since he came to Chicago(better than expected). Didn't have a great year, injuries...perhaps old age(turns 33). However, his contract the next 3 years= 12.9, 13.9, 16.5 million. Too much money for the production and could be used in better ways.
-Devin Hester. Hasn't been a good returner lately and has a roster bonus of $10 million in the spring that deescalates...meaning it's performance based. Either way, he isn't worth $2 million at this point. Will never be the WR some imagined and isn't the returner right now. What's the point of wasting a roster spot?
-Kellen Davis. You're trash, see ya. Not worth the 2.4 million price in 2013.
-Roberto Garza. Not very good and not worth 1.75 in 2013(with all of this extra money, Emery will bring in at least 3 if not 4 new OL).
-Matt Spaeth at just over 1 million, no thanks.
Needs:
-Offensive Line. Everyone gets it at this time. Gabe Carimi disappointed, but will be given at least next year to prove himself as the RT. The other 4 spots are open IMO. Webb can be kept at his cheap price tag. Emery did a good job of bringing in Jonathan Scott off the street. I have faith he can improve this unit.
-DE. Wootton and McClellin are the future, but Chicago needs a 3rd DE.
-Backup QB
-Pass catching TE. Davis was a horrible flop after he showed some promise. What about Jared Cook for 2-3 Million per year?
-CB. This is a big need. Tim Jennings and Charles Tillman are UFA after the 2013 season. Behind them, it's scary. Chicago has no good nickel DB to matchup with Randall Cobb/Percy Harvin/other good slot WRs.
-LB. Replacing Urlacher will be a job. But LB is generally a cheap position because of the pass happy NFL, only 2 good players are needed.
Where is Chicago good?
-QB. Jay Cutler isn't a great QB. Once that's accepted, he's an average starting QB in the NFL and the best Chicago may have ever rostered. I wouldn't work on his extension and let him prove himself next season. Heck with all the shuffling, they may have a high pick in 2014.
-RB. Forte and Bush.
-WR. Marshall was awesome. Jeffery looks to be a great compliment. Bennett needs to stay healthy and prove himself.
-DL. Wootton/McClellin/Melton/Paea is a pretty good young group.
-Safety. Can't believe i'm saying this. Conte/Wright and perhaps Hardin will be a good addition in 2013 when healthy.
Who will Chicago go after?
-I'm a pretty big believer in Phil Emery. I read the book "War Room" which chronicles Bill Bellichek(SP?) and his assistants that left. It covers Emery's demotion in Atlanta and his classiness throughout the whole thing, very impressed.
-Offensive mind or defensive mind? I would guess an offensive guy because that's been the issue. I like Mike McCoy out in Denver, if you can get production with Tebow at QB...that's saying something.
-Big name candidate? Gruden/Cowher, it could happen. Chicago is a very lucrative job right now, many pieces in place.
-In House hire? Very low percentage chance. Only candidate I would consider is Dave Toub. He runs a very good special teams unit that excels beyond Devin Hester.
Unrestricted Free Agents:
-Jason Campbell. In theory you were a great signing, but you couldn't produce. His price tag of 3.5 million last year was too high. I'd rather draft a 4th round QB and develop him.
-Johnny Knox. I don't think he will play football again. Good 5th round pick at WR, wish him the best in life.
-Henry Melton. Great athlete and is essentially the Tommie Harris pre-injuries. Very quick and disruptive. He needs to be resigned, but will be costly.
-Jonathan Scott. Bring him back at a swing tackle price.
-Lance Louis. Bring him back if his knee is recovering well.
-Chilo Rachel. See ya
-Chris Spencer. See ya
-Israel Idonijie. Great team player. Switched from DE to DT to DE so many times in his career for Chicago. Solid pro, plays ST's. Bring him back(may not be a starter, but still effective).
-Amobi Okeye/Geno Hayes. Only bring them back if the price is right.
-Brian Urlacher. Fate was sealed with Lovie's firing and running your mouth about the fans. Always said Briggs was the better LB in Chicago.
-Nick Roach. Depends on his price.
-Kelvin Hayden. Depends on his price. Didn't play as well as expected after a good training camp.
-DJ Moore. You didn't evolve into the player expected. Don't let the door hit you on the way out.
Releases: Keep in mind that lovie is gone and cleaning house may be in store. Most new head coaches turn over 40% of the roster and consider that Phil Emery hasn't been in Chicago for a full year either and was using Angelo's players.
-Julius Peppers. Great player since he came to Chicago(better than expected). Didn't have a great year, injuries...perhaps old age(turns 33). However, his contract the next 3 years= 12.9, 13.9, 16.5 million. Too much money for the production and could be used in better ways.
-Devin Hester. Hasn't been a good returner lately and has a roster bonus of $10 million in the spring that deescalates...meaning it's performance based. Either way, he isn't worth $2 million at this point. Will never be the WR some imagined and isn't the returner right now. What's the point of wasting a roster spot?
-Kellen Davis. You're trash, see ya. Not worth the 2.4 million price in 2013.
-Roberto Garza. Not very good and not worth 1.75 in 2013(with all of this extra money, Emery will bring in at least 3 if not 4 new OL).
-Matt Spaeth at just over 1 million, no thanks.
Needs:
-Offensive Line. Everyone gets it at this time. Gabe Carimi disappointed, but will be given at least next year to prove himself as the RT. The other 4 spots are open IMO. Webb can be kept at his cheap price tag. Emery did a good job of bringing in Jonathan Scott off the street. I have faith he can improve this unit.
-DE. Wootton and McClellin are the future, but Chicago needs a 3rd DE.
-Backup QB
-Pass catching TE. Davis was a horrible flop after he showed some promise. What about Jared Cook for 2-3 Million per year?
-CB. This is a big need. Tim Jennings and Charles Tillman are UFA after the 2013 season. Behind them, it's scary. Chicago has no good nickel DB to matchup with Randall Cobb/Percy Harvin/other good slot WRs.
-LB. Replacing Urlacher will be a job. But LB is generally a cheap position because of the pass happy NFL, only 2 good players are needed.
Where is Chicago good?
-QB. Jay Cutler isn't a great QB. Once that's accepted, he's an average starting QB in the NFL and the best Chicago may have ever rostered. I wouldn't work on his extension and let him prove himself next season. Heck with all the shuffling, they may have a high pick in 2014.
-RB. Forte and Bush.
-WR. Marshall was awesome. Jeffery looks to be a great compliment. Bennett needs to stay healthy and prove himself.
-DL. Wootton/McClellin/Melton/Paea is a pretty good young group.
-Safety. Can't believe i'm saying this. Conte/Wright and perhaps Hardin will be a good addition in 2013 when healthy.
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