3 things that concern me:Statcruncher said:Other than injury, is there any reason to think the Bears aren't primed for a record-setting offensive display in 2014?
Jay Cutler...Statcruncher said:Other than injury, is there any reason to think the Bears aren't primed for a record-setting offensive display in 2014?
Spending big money in free agency isn't a recipe for success. Keeping your own guys and paying them usually is.Jay Cutler... Not a fan of the contract. Could've saved money, spent it on defense, given McCown a two year contract and brought in a rookie to sit and learn.Statcruncher said:Other than injury, is there any reason to think the Bears aren't primed for a record-setting offensive display in 2014?
On that list I only agree with Garza and that is only because of his age and chronic knee injury that he plays through. Garza is one of the hardest working players on the team and in the weight room and gives it his all which doesn't appear to be good enough any more because he is probably the weakest link on their offensive line. I appreciate what he has done over the years but I think it is time to move on.3 things that concern me:
Forte's age
Garza
WR3
Spending wisely on free agents can be smart. Tim Jennings, Slauson, Martellius Bennett, and Jermon Bushrod were all free agent signings. Those have all worked out well. And as far as big money free agent signings, Julius Peppers was a great free agent signing. Peppers is maybe being overpaid now but he has been a stud over the years.Spending big money in free agency isn't a recipe for success. Keeping your own guys and paying them usually is.Jay Cutler...Not a fan of the contract. Could've saved money, spent it on defense, given McCown a two year contract and brought in a rookie to sit and learn.Statcruncher said:Other than injury, is there any reason to think the Bears aren't primed for a record-setting offensive display in 2014?
4 offensive Pro Bowlers after one season with Trestman. That's incredible!Jennings and Long bumped to the Pro Bowl.
Paul Pasqualoni (born August 16, 1949) is an American football coach who is currently the Linebackers Coach for the Chicago Bears.
Rich Campbell, Tribune reporter 2:26 p.m. CST, January 21, 2014I know anyone can edit Wiki pages, but it's interesting that this is currently on Paul Pasqualoni's page:
Paul Pasqualoni (born August 16, 1949) is an American football coach who is currently the Linebackers Coach for the Chicago Bears.
There's nothing like hitting big on a young offensive guy. Big time difference maker for cheap. Not used to it with the Bears.You know, as much as I love the fact that we are getting some offensive players into the Pro Bowl, a part of me doesn't like the fact that when their rookie contracts are up, they will be asking for more money.
Hope Alshon doesn't go to too many pro bowls, haha
Naturally, Herring and Pasqualoni's backgrounds as coaches on teams that play 3-4 defensive fronts lead to speculation the Bears could be considering making the transition away from their 4-3 defense. But it would be premature to make that assumption given the team’s current personnel, and the fact the Bears haven’t yet added players that could assimilate to a 3-4 front.
That’s not to say it won’t happen. After all, Bears defensive coordinator Mel Tucker is well-versed in 3-4 defense, and has coached it at Cleveland and sparingly in Jacksonville.
That solves the Shea McClellan problem. Not a big fan of the 3 - 4 although they may transition there in a controlled fashion. Draft will tell a lot.Naturally, Herring and Pasqualoni's backgrounds as coaches on teams that play 3-4 defensive fronts lead to speculation the Bears could be considering making the transition away from their 4-3 defense. But it would be premature to make that assumption given the team’s current personnel, and the fact the Bears haven’t yet added players that could assimilate to a 3-4 front.
That’s not to say it won’t happen. After all, Bears defensive coordinator Mel Tucker is well-versed in 3-4 defense, and has coached it at Cleveland and sparingly in Jacksonville.
Nice.McClellin mostly played with his hand up at Boise State.
About time. Good news nonetheless.
The Chicago Tribune confirms 2012 first-round pick Shea McClellin will convert to strong-side linebacker this offseason.
After failing as a pass-rush specialist, the Bears hope to salvage McClellin's career as a stand-up linebacker, where GM Phil Emery believes he can upgrade the team's run defense. Chicago's hope is McClellin will make like Seahawks DE-turned-SLB Bruce Irvin and allow the Bears to field as many athletes on defense as possible. McClellin mostly played with his hand up at Boise State.
Any chance the Bears would have any interest? Can they afford him?(1/31/2014) Giants defensive end Justin Tuck will be talking contract with his team soon, but doesn't expect it to amount to much. He appears destined for free agency.
"I think players would rather not hit free agency for the most part," he told The Star-Ledger. "That means that the team they're playing for at the time is pretty good and they want to stay and that team is giving them the amount of money they want to play for. So ... most people would rather not get to free agency, but it is an exciting time for me. ... I'll just go with the flow."
Tuck led the Giants this season with 11 sacks, including a whopping 8 1/2 in the last five games.