Bears Fans Chime in on Caleb Hanie (1 Viewer)

[fun-b]

Caleb Hanie clearly needs to be given a fair shot at being out starting quarterback. He made Kyle and Rex look like Chumps. Not to mention, Rex and Caleb both played the SAME 2nd and 3rd string players.

 

[ForteWillLeadTheWay]

I'm not going to get too excited based on what he did in less than 1/2 of the first pre-season game but he looked very solid.

I really liked how he stood up and moved up in the pocket. Seemed calm and collected..something Grossman has never seemed to figure out. His arm looked good too.

I'm looking forward to seeing what he does in the next few weeks.

 

[encaitar]

Do Bears' fans really want to throw a rookie behind that line though? I thought he looked good too, but first string Ds are a different story and I don't know that Chicago's line is good enough to protect someone who is trying to learn the ropes. I think Lovie is smart enough to keep him on the bench this year to let him develop and give the line a year to get better as well.

 

[fun-b]

He played better than Kyle or Rex, regardless of the defense. He showed great mobility and making nice touch passes on the move. He also showed very nice zip on his balls. Run him out there Bears.

 

[Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll]

 

[Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll]

But it would be unwise to rush him.

 

[Markus P Dub]

As Cecil would say.........."Colorado State.......baby!"

 

[sholditch]

Do Bears' fans really want to throw a rookie behind that line though? I thought he looked good too, but first string Ds are a different story and I don't know that Chicago's line is good enough to protect someone who is trying to learn the ropes. I think Lovie is smart enough to keep him on the bench this year to let him develop and give the line a year to get better as well.

especially with Williams out for the season. Our line is going to redefine the word futility.

 

[RudeDog]

Do Bears' fans really want to throw a rookie behind that line though? I thought he looked good too, but first string Ds are a different story and I don't know that Chicago's line is good enough to protect someone who is trying to learn the ropes. I think Lovie is smart enough to keep him on the bench this year to let him develop and give the line a year to get better as well.

especially with Williams out for the season. Our line is going to redefine the word futility.

I heard it was a minor back surgery and they hadn't determined how long he would be out.

 

[sholditch]

There's no such thing. HE will be out for months. If he plays a snap this year I will be shocked, and I wouldn't be shocked if he never played a down in the NFL.

 

[valhallan]

I like what I saw here. Certainly he needs to work on throwing on the run, but when he was in the pocket he looked very comfortable stepping into and delivering his throws with plenty of zip and accuracy. Certainly it will be hard for him to start early this season, but dynasty leaguers (especially those of us who start 2 QBs) probably should keep an eye on this kid.

 

[whitem0nkey]

no matter how well he plays I dont see the bears starting him week one. I think the most he can achive is becoming the back up.

rex last game played against 2nd and 3rd stringers just like Hanie. and he out played rex. but he needs to do this a few more times. but by mid season he may be able to start for the bears. but so much has to hapen before we get to that bridge.

 

[valhallan]

Yeah I don't think he'll start week one and I truly hope he doesn't. Ideally, Orton and Grossman both fail to impress up through week 12 or 13 and Hanie gets his shot when the Bears are out of contention. If he shows any promise at that point, I'm jumping all over him in my dynasty start 2QB league.

 

[The Kansas Comet]

Yeah I don't think he'll start week one and I truly hope he doesn't. Ideally, Orton and Grossman both fail to impress up through week 12 or 13 and Hanie gets his shot when the Bears are out of contention. If he shows any promise at that point, I'm jumping all over him in my dynasty start 2QB league.

I think this would be the best scenario for Hanie. That o-line is going to be frightening and whomever is behind it will take a beating. Better to let him get his feet wet towards the end of the season and possibly give Bears fans a ray of hope for the future. There's no way he could start Week 1 - I can't see him being ready to take on real NFL defenses after such little time to prepare. I doubt he's seen more than 10% of reps with the first team, if any, this preseason.

 

[Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll]

As Cecil would say.........."Colorado State.......baby!"

 

[therokie0070]

Isnt Culpepper still a FA, the bears had alot of chances to get a new QB and they wont!!!!!why!!!!why!!!!! If I have to watch REX for one more season I will fly to Chicago and try out for QB myself, the bears should let Hester throw to himself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

Why not?

We chanted for Griese. Jim Miller too right? Kramer? We've always chanted for the backup.......Now, we're chanting for the backups backup.

Long season.

 

[Dan Fouts]

and Hanie gets his shot when the Bears are out of contention.

Wouldn't that be Week one?

 

[Giantseasonticketholder]

You said "Hanie"!