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Do you ascribe at all to the theories that competition can split the locker room and that it can, sometimes, destroy confidence? I know that the other side is that iron sharpens iron.
I don't if it's an open/fair competition. I think you lose teams when Coaches/GM pre-pick the winner and find a way to justify the choice when the players clearly know who is the better player and gives them a better chance for W's.
These guys are adults and get paid big money. If you don't perform or earn it, you should know you're in danger of losing your job. That's how the world works. If that destroys a guy's confidence or splits a locker room, then those players don't belong here.
"We have to get better at these critical positions and were going to explore every possibility to make that happen"?
I think this right here says the Bears are making a statement that this year was unacceptable. Expect the same types of moves on the offensive roster.
Pace has always been cryptic with what he says. Pay more attention to his actions over the next couple of months.
Certainly as a Packer fan I hope the Bears will not become better than my team. that does not mean I do not want legitimate discussion, or in this case simply to learn the feelings and thoughts of Flap and good folks like yourself.I don't if it's an open/fair competition. I think you lose teams when Coaches/GM pre-pick the winner and find a way to justify the choice when the players clearly know who is the better player and gives them a better chance for W's.
I bet you'd love for us to stick out this Mitch experiment for another couple years
But FA's hear those same quotes. Think Bridgewater wants to go to a team where the GM is saying that? Yeah you are telling me I have a chance, but do I really?? I'll just go somewhere else where I have a better shot to start. Yeah it works when you do the surprise draft pick because the player doesn't have a choice.
I know, that last part was just a friendly jab, the first part was my thoughts on your point. No problem with you jumping in the discussion in here!
I'm sorry he's not saying it like you want him to. That's how he operates. This is a very solid roster. There won't be players avoiding coming here. We'll see what happens in the Spring. If they really do stick with Mitch and bring in no legitimate competition, I'll be the first to say I was wrong.
No worries. We are good. I do try to be respectful when I visit Bear and Viking threads. I am not one to go in to rile the other side or to prey on misfortune. I know some consider that legitimate ball busting, me, I figure folks feelings do not need me aggravating them.
I can kinda buy the 1 more year argument, but they’re wasting a win now top 5 defense and pretty good skill players.
That is unfortunate, but would that not also be likely with any first year starter in their system? Maybe Alex Smith. He must know it but what is he know after injury?
Last I heard Smith is still learning to walk again, but he would be the perfect guy.
Could not agree with this more.
If Mitch sucks and can't even hit wide open guys and make basic reads, how can you say Nagy doesn't cater to Mitch? He schemes guys open all the time. Mitch just can't see them.
Don’t get why any legit OC would come here. We’re going to run Nagy’s offense and he’s calling the plays. What the hell did Helfrich even do?
He would be perfect, and he’s walking.
I see we are well in route transitioning from perennial losers and I’m done with these clowns to Super Bowl favorites. Nothing like an off season and a new prescription to improve the outlook.
It's a fair point. However, it would appear that Mitch is marginally better on the move. Gameplanning along those lines was sporadic at best.
No “however” should be involved here...Your continuation shows you don’t get it entirely. Mitch sucks. End of story.
So I take it you are ecstatic that he will be the starter next year. I don't see any magical FA they can get that they can develop into a top-tiered starter based on their O line and TE needs. I would love to see someone like Winston come to Chicago so he can throw for 4000 Yards with 20 TDs and 50 Ints. This offseason they would be better off trying to upgrade the offensive line and bring in one of the failed starters from another team for competition based on who is expected to be available. I have not been impressed with the list I have seen of available FA QBs. I don't trust Bridgewater to pay him 20Mil a season and think he was greatly helped by Sean Payton offense with the Saints skilled players. I might be wrong but I don't think the Bears situation is ideal and he would get killed next year. A failed veteran starter for competition that will be a lower priced would be an ideal candidate to bring in (Most don't work out like Tannehill but who knows). I also don't have faith in the coaching staff developing a QB based on what we have seen so far.
And according to Pro Football Focus, Eddie Jackson graded out as the 55th safety out of 93 this year. He was very good in 2018, but mediocre in 2019. He was outplayed by Clinton-Dix. I’m fine with resigning him. But making him the highest paid safety in the league is just mind numbingly stupid. He had 60 tackles, 1 sack, and two interceptions this year. There were 43 players in the league who had more interceptions than Eddie Jackson this year. You are paying him for what he did in 2017 and 2018. Winning teams don’t pay you for past performance. Another example of why the Bears are such a stupid franchise.flapgreen said:
. Why Pace doesn’t interview during the season is weird.
He was around for so many years of complete #### football and was always gave 100% (when he was on the field unfortunately). Probably one of the few likable offensive players from those years. He was "old" when he got drafted and just kept getting hit with injuries, going to miss what he brought to the O-line when healthy. Not sure we have much "nasty" left on there.
There is so much wrong in this post. I won't even get into it. Jackson got essentially 2 years fully guaranteed on his new contract with the option after that.
Look at Tennessee as well. Looks like defense and running the ball can do pretty well.
Pace whiffed on the qb but built a very solid roster. Nagy won coach of year last year and won the division in his first season. Pace and Nagy aren't without fault, but Trubisky is the main problem. He sucks
I agree, but Nagy decided he was going to peg a square into a round hole come hell or high water. Picked up all of Reids worst instincts regarding rushing.
