Bears stole a WR (1 Viewer)

[Hook Em']

I really think this guy is going to be a really good NFL WR. He had some injury probs at ARK, but he sure can catch and he is tall. I really think we will be talking about this guy in a couple of years as being the best WR on the Bears. What do ya'll think?

 

[Arnold. S]

any relation to Art?

 

[ClownDogs]

I really think this guy is going to be a really good NFL WR. He had some injury probs at ARK, but he sure can catch and he is tall. I really think we will be talking about this guy in a couple of years as being the best WR on the Bears. What do ya'll think?

Bennett will be the #1 on the Bears before long.

 

[identikit]

I really think this guy is going to be a really good NFL WR. He had some injury probs at ARK, but he sure can catch and he is tall. I really think we will be talking about this guy in a couple of years as being the best WR on the Bears. What do ya'll think?

I think the bar is pretty low, so this could end up being true, but still be of not much value.

 

[Hook Em']

No idea, but he was on a team with no QB and did noting but run. He is going to be a great WR in a couple of seasons, if not sooner. Prob a guy to look at in the later round of your rookie drafts, as I am not sure if many people know he good he really is.

 

[FF_Guru]

The Bears have always been a run it/pound it out offense. And the debate can begin yet again this year...who is going to throw the ball to Monk.

 

[prefontaine]

No idea, but he was on a team with no QB and did noting but run. He is going to be a great WR in a couple of seasons, if not sooner. Prob a guy to look at in the later round of your rookie drafts, as I am not sure if many people know he good he really is.

Now that he's with the Bears, this has changed completely

 

[EBF]

Good late gamble. He has a bit of the tall receiver disease, meaning he's not quick out of routes or explosive. But he's a fluid runner and he has good speed. He's a good overall athlete. Big time hoops player in high school. One thing that concerned me about him is a lack of tenacity. He doesn't play as mean as Hardy and he doesn't own the jump ball like you'd expect for a tall guy. Still a solid pick in the 7th. Low risk and decent upside.

 

[Hook Em']

Good late gamble. He has a bit of the tall receiver disease, meaning he's not quick out of routes or explosive. But he's a fluid runner and he has good speed. He's a good overall athlete. Big time hoops player in high school. One thing that concerned me about him is a lack of tenacity. He doesn't play as mean as Hardy and he doesn't own the jump ball like you'd expect for a tall guy. Still a solid pick in the 7th. Low risk and decent upside.

I agree with most of everything you said. I haven't seen a huge amount of his games, but of the tape that i can find on him, he really has sticky hands and does a great job on the jump ball. I really cant wait to see what he does in the future. I'm taking him in the 3rd round of my rookie draft.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

**update**

Reports out of the Bears rookie camp say that Monk impressed and got better as the weekend went on. Lets see if he forces them to carry 6 wideouts... he's the only big WR the Bears have. Might be tough for them to sneak him onto the practice squad if he continues to impress.

 

[sholditch]

He has no one to beat. I seriously think we should just go ahead and start Bennett and Monk. I mean, Marty Booker? Brandon Lloyd? Hester? Davies? Bradley? I'd rather see any of these guys outside of Hester and Bradley go before either of our WR picks.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

I think Lloyd is going to really have to light up TC to make this team. Bradley, Booker, Hester, Davis, and Bennett seem like locks to me, and Monk already has the inside track on the #6 if there is one.

 

[sholditch]

I really hope Booker doesn't make the team. That signing made so little sense. Given that 08 is already pretty much a loss given our QB situation, I would really like to see Bennett as WR1, Monk as WR2, and a combo of Bradley, Davies, and occasionally Hester at WR3/4. I really think we just need to let Hester be what he is: the best kick/punt returner in the game. We're lucky to have him and don't need to get him hurt going across the middle.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

I really hope Booker doesn't make the team. That signing made so little sense. Given that 08 is already pretty much a loss given our QB situation, I would really like to see Bennett as WR1, Monk as WR2, and a combo of Bradley, Davies, and occasionally Hester at WR3/4. I really think we just need to let Hester be what he is: the best kick/punt returner in the game. We're lucky to have him and don't need to get him hurt going across the middle.

Booker is not only going to make the team, I think his spot in the starting lineup is almost written in pen. Sorry.

 

[Almas_4th_Child]

I really hope Booker doesn't make the team. That signing made so little sense. Given that 08 is already pretty much a loss given our QB situation, I would really like to see Bennett as WR1, Monk as WR2, and a combo of Bradley, Davies, and occasionally Hester at WR3/4. I really think we just need to let Hester be what he is: the best kick/punt returner in the game. We're lucky to have him and don't need to get him hurt going across the middle.

Bradley has the potential to be the best WR of the bunch. Second round pick....transfered to Oklahoma from a JUCO...has had injuries....let the kid develop and give him a shot. I would compare Bennett to Bobby Engram...not exciting, but you know what your going to get.Lets just start a rookie 3rd round pick and a rookie 7th round pick.People seem to think that rookies can just step in and play....their is a transition period from college to the pros...just like HS to college.

 

[Hook Em']

**update**Reports out of the Bears rookie camp say that Monk impressed and got better as the weekend went on. Lets see if he forces them to carry 6 wideouts... he's the only big WR the Bears have. Might be tough for them to sneak him onto the practice squad if he continues to impress.

Awsome, thanks for the update Bloom. I also agree with you on Booker; he will def be one of the 2 starters. He actually showed some pretty good skills in Miami with weak QB play so there should be little change in coming to the Bears.As for Monk, I am still taking him in the 3rd round of my rookie draft. He will be a damn good starter in a couple of years, and will be putting up top 20 WR numbers (all in my opinion of corse)

 

[sholditch]

Bradley can't stay healthy and wasn't nearly as good as Bennett in college. He has been an at best average receiver when healthy as a pro.

Booker is old, slow, and sucks. If he starts the year I guarantee he doesn't start at the end. He's like an older, slower Moose.

I would rather get our rookies as much playing time as possible than just waste time with dead-enders like Booker and Lloyd.

 

[Penguin]

As for Monk, I am still taking him in the 3rd round of my rookie draft. He will be a damn good starter in a couple of years, and will be putting up top 20 WR numbers (all in my opinion of corse)

Do you really think he won't be sitting there in the latter rounds or does your league only draft three rounds?

 

[redman]

**update**Reports out of the Bears rookie camp say that Monk impressed and got better as the weekend went on. Lets see if he forces them to carry 6 wideouts... he's the only big WR the Bears have. Might be tough for them to sneak him onto the practice squad if he continues to impress.

Given that lack of toughness/tenacity was the major concern about him, looking good in a May mini-camp without pads on doesn't do much to answer that question.

 

[Hook Em']

As for Monk, I am still taking him in the 3rd round of my rookie draft. He will be a damn good starter in a couple of years, and will be putting up top 20 WR numbers (all in my opinion of corse)

Do you really think he won't be sitting there in the latter rounds or does your league only draft three rounds?

We are in the 5th year of a dynasty league. Our rookie draft is 3 rounds.

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

Monk looked like he was on his way to doing big things, even in Houston Nutt's lousy pass-attack, 2 years ago but ended up being hurt most of last year. I don't know about starting right away as he's not polished, but I do think he's got a huge upside.

 

[Sebowski]

It shouldn't be too hard to beat Brandon Lloyd out.

No way the Bears can sneak him on the practice squad. He was on a lot of radars.

 

[az_prof]

I don't know too many WRs drafted sixth round or later who really do much in their rookie year outside of Colston--and he was at a small school and was just overlooked as a result and he also had a great QB throwing him the ball.

Monk may turn out to be good but I don't see the value in drafting him now; in most leagues he won't be drafted. I would pick him up late in the season if he starts to get some playing time and hope he may do something the next year.

The guy who is most likely to produce is Earl Bennett. I don't see how he doesn't work his way into the starting lineup right away.

 

[sholditch]

**update**

Reports out of the Bears rookie camp say that Monk impressed and got better as the weekend went on. Lets see if he forces them to carry 6 wideouts... he's the only big WR the Bears have. Might be tough for them to sneak him onto the practice squad if he continues to impress.

Given that lack of toughness/tenacity was the major concern about him, looking good in a May mini-camp without pads on doesn't do much to answer that question.

I watched him his whole college career and I never noticed these things. I'm not even sure what this means. I think the major concern was the two knee surgeries between junior and senior year.

 

[sholditch]

I don't know too many WRs drafted sixth round or later who really do much in their rookie year outside of Colston--and he was at a small school and was just overlooked as a result and he also had a great QB throwing him the ball.Monk may turn out to be good but I don't see the value in drafting him now; in most leagues he won't be drafted. I would pick him up late in the season if he starts to get some playing time and hope he may do something the next year.The guy who is most likely to produce is Earl Bennett. I don't see how he doesn't work his way into the starting lineup right away.

Monk won't be able to do much with the QBs he's got. Look for him to start to really emerge in year two. (Doesn't change my opinion that he should probably start instead of Booker. I don't believe the Bears have a shot at the playoffs for the next two years)

 

[bcr8f]

I really think this guy is going to be a really good NFL WR. He had some injury probs at ARK, but he sure can catch and he is tall. I really think we will be talking about this guy in a couple of years as being the best WR on the Bears. What do ya'll think?

Bennett will be the #1 on the Bears before long.

That isn't saying much.

 

[redman]

**update**

Reports out of the Bears rookie camp say that Monk impressed and got better as the weekend went on. Lets see if he forces them to carry 6 wideouts... he's the only big WR the Bears have. Might be tough for them to sneak him onto the practice squad if he continues to impress.

Given that lack of toughness/tenacity was the major concern about him, looking good in a May mini-camp without pads on doesn't do much to answer that question.

I watched him his whole college career and I never noticed these things. I'm not even sure what this means. I think the major concern was the two knee surgeries between junior and senior year.

If you're wondering where this is coming from, here you go:

Analysis

Positives: Has a tall frame with long limbs, minimal body fat, adequate muscle definition and room to carry more bulk, for a potential shift to H-back, with no loss in quickness...Has large, natural hands and when he sinks his pads, he is capable of running decent routes and using his adequate burst to gain separation from defenders...Uses his long reach well to make sideline catches while keeping his feet in bounds...Has the long stride to get into his routes with good quickness, but when he prefers to glide off the ball, he struggles to rebuild his speed and is slow to break the cushion...More of a long strider who gets most of his production on vertical routes...Has decent stop-and-go agility, but with his long limbs, he has trouble sinking his hips all the time...Perhaps due to his two knee injuries, he showed a better work ethic in 2007 than in previous seasons, putting in extra time in the weight room and improving his pass-catching skills...Knows where the markers are and is mindful of the sideline, making good adjustments to get to throws at the boundary...Adequate separating after the catch, but when he shows desire, he knows he can use his long reach to get to throws over a smaller defender...Needs to define his cuts and set up the defender better, but will pluck the ball at its highest point...Does a good job of tracking the ball on vertical routes and, while he prefers to work on the edge of the defense, he must show a better burst to separate in the open...Takes advantage of his size to make catches when he only has marginal separation, but must make a better effort to escape from the crowd.

Negatives: Needs to play with better urgency, as he does not explode into his routes and while he does a decent job of using his adequate speed to break away from second-level defenders after the catch, he possesses only marginal quickness and elusiveness to make tacklers miss...Struggles to find holes in the zone and must be more crisp in his route progression, as he will drift into coverage...Will take some plays off, especially when not involved in the action and isn't a blocker...Must play with better courage and aggressiveness, as he shies away from contact and hesitates when going up for the ball in a crowd (must be more determined combating for jump balls and use his height and reach to his own advantage)...Not explosive in his initial burst off the snap, as he will take a false step or two when releasing from the line, lacking urgency to get upfield...His tall frame and lack of strength allow defenders to get under his pads, as he does not come off the snap with a low center of gravity...Lacks the initial quickness and agility needed to get defenders off-balance when releasing from the line of scrimmage...Shows the ability to sink his hips coming out of his breaks, but just seems to go through the motions with a rolling start to get into his routes...More of a straight-line runner who is more comfortable running vertical routes, rather than have to battle the crowd to get to the short-to-medium area tosses...Even with his imposing frame, he lacks physicality vs. the press and shows only passive resistance when defensive backs attempt to reroute him...Must be more alert to pocket pressure, as he either lacks vision or desire to work back to the pocket when the quarterback is flushed out...Needs to use his frame better in attempts to shield defenders from the ball and must be more aggressive, as he lets defenders get in front of him to make plays...Better downfield blocker than at the line, as he looks totally disinterested when asked to face up to bigger defenders at the point of attack.

Compares To: MATT JONES-Jacksonville...Jones is much faster than his former teammate, but both have one major issue with the way they play the game -- a lack of urgency in their route running. With their size, you would expect them to consistently win battles for the ball, but Monk is known to shy away from contact, allowing the defender to make plays on the ball. He has the frame to extend and catch outside the frame, but will revert to catching with his body in close quarters, resulting in quite a few balls not getting caught. He does not have blazing speed, but with his high-cut, long-legged frame, you would expect him to shield the ball better over the middle. Right now, he is strictly a vertical route runner, but unless he shows better fire in his belly, he could slide to the end of the draft, especially if you consider that he looked like a shell of his former self, returning to the field after back-to-back knee surgeries in 2007.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

The Bears stole two WRs this draft. I see Bennett and Monk both starting for them by next year.

 

[az_prof]

Similar to the analysis of Monk above, I read some paid analysis (can't quote here) that identified him as having trouble getting initial separation and needing to work on route running. I am not saying he can't be good, but I think there is a reason he was a sixth round pick. The injuries also--two knee surgeries is pretty serious.

 

[Papa Georgio]

I am pretty sure that injury history caused him to drop more than a lack of ability. Add to that he was in a run 1st, 2nd and last offense you get a guy that might surprise, esp at his draft position.

 

[Interseptopus]

I don't know too many WRs drafted sixth round or later who really do much in their rookie year outside of Colston--and he was at a small school and was just overlooked as a result and he also had a great QB throwing him the ball.

Monk may turn out to be good but I don't see the value in drafting him now; in most leagues he won't be drafted. I would pick him up late in the season if he starts to get some playing time and hope he may do something the next year.

The guy who is most likely to produce is Earl Bennett. I don't see how he doesn't work his way into the starting lineup right away.

Monk won't be able to do much with the QBs he's got. Look for him to start to really emerge in year two. (Doesn't change my opinion that he should probably start instead of Booker. I don't believe the Bears have a shot at the playoffs for the next two years)

Try the next 5 at least... Urlacher has a herniated disc in his back, he'll be good for 3 more years tops. It takes time to build a good QB- unless all the Bears executives are praying McNabb gets released after this year, and even so, there are holes among holes in that team

To say the Bears are 3 years away from playoffs is just... well...

The Bears are about as close as the Lions are to the playoffs...

Typical overly optimistic Bears fans...

 

[Clayton Gray]

A note on Monk: The Razorbacks reportedly spent 2/3 to 3/4 of their practice reps working on the ground game. He simply hasn't had enough work to properly gauge his potential.

 

[North]

I really think this guy is going to be a really good NFL WR. He had some injury probs at ARK, but he sure can catch and he is tall. I really think we will be talking about this guy in a couple of years as being the best WR on the Bears. What do ya'll think?

Art Monk could come back to football in a couple of years and be the best WR on the Bears so that's not saying much.

 

[DeepOut]

A note on Monk: The Razorbacks reportedly spent 2/3 to 3/4 of their practice reps working on the ground game. He simply hasn't had enough work to properly gauge his potential.

 

[Hook Em']

Well, all the jokes are well and good because the QB situation there in CHI really is a mess, but I guarantee ya'll that this post will be resurrected again in a couple of seasons when Monk is a top 20 WR. You heard it here first.

 

[Tick]

I don't know too many WRs drafted sixth round or later who really do much in their rookie year outside of Colston--and he was at a small school and was just overlooked as a result and he also had a great QB throwing him the ball.

Monk may turn out to be good but I don't see the value in drafting him now; in most leagues he won't be drafted. I would pick him up late in the season if he starts to get some playing time and hope he may do something the next year.

The guy who is most likely to produce is Earl Bennett. I don't see how he doesn't work his way into the starting lineup right away.

Monk won't be able to do much with the QBs he's got. Look for him to start to really emerge in year two. (Doesn't change my opinion that he should probably start instead of Booker. I don't believe the Bears have a shot at the playoffs for the next two years)

Try the next 5 at least... Urlacher has a herniated disc in his back, he'll be good for 3 more years tops. It takes time to build a good QB- unless all the Bears executives are praying McNabb gets released after this year, and even so, there are holes among holes in that team

To say the Bears are 3 years away from playoffs is just... well...

The Bears are about as close as the Lions are to the playoffs...

Typical overly optimistic Bears fans...

What all is different about this Bears team from the one that won the NFC two years ago?I think you're way too down on the Bears - they're one of the mid-range teams in the NFC, and a couple of of those teams sneak in every year - New Orleans, Tampa Bay, Washington, that sort.

 

[bullitt]

I think you're way too down on the Bears

If you look at his location, you will understand why he is down on the Bears.

 

[Interseptopus]

I don't know too many WRs drafted sixth round or later who really do much in their rookie year outside of Colston--and he was at a small school and was just overlooked as a result and he also had a great QB throwing him the ball.

Monk may turn out to be good but I don't see the value in drafting him now; in most leagues he won't be drafted. I would pick him up late in the season if he starts to get some playing time and hope he may do something the next year.

The guy who is most likely to produce is Earl Bennett. I don't see how he doesn't work his way into the starting lineup right away.

Monk won't be able to do much with the QBs he's got. Look for him to start to really emerge in year two. (Doesn't change my opinion that he should probably start instead of Booker. I don't believe the Bears have a shot at the playoffs for the next two years)

Try the next 5 at least... Urlacher has a herniated disc in his back, he'll be good for 3 more years tops. It takes time to build a good QB- unless all the Bears executives are praying McNabb gets released after this year, and even so, there are holes among holes in that team

To say the Bears are 3 years away from playoffs is just... well...

The Bears are about as close as the Lions are to the playoffs...

Typical overly optimistic Bears fans...

What all is different about this Bears team from the one that won the NFC two years ago?I think you're way too down on the Bears - they're one of the mid-range teams in the NFC, and a couple of of those teams sneak in every year - New Orleans, Tampa Bay, Washington, that sort.

What's different?QB:

2008:Rex Grossman is your starting QB.

2005: Kyle Orton was starting. Yes, he's still on the team, but Rex is the starter... not to mention Orton was a rookie and no one had any film or a scouting report on him, so he was more effective (much like a starting QB getting hurt and the 2nd string coming in and leading them to a victory. not because he's better, but because the 2nd string QB is an unknown).

RB:

2008: I'm not even sure who your starting RB is. Peterson? Forte? Benson isn't effective and can be put on the shelf along with other CHI RB first round busts. Forte could pan out, but not this year, not with zero pass attack

2005: You had Thomas Jones rush for 1300 yards... He's not on the team anymore. That's different enough right? Please note this is quite possibly the BIGGEST and most important difference. TJ was the only kind of offense CHI had that year. Their passing attack was awful.

WR:

2008: I'm going to guess you're going with Brandon Llyod and Marty Booker? Yeah they weren't on the team in 2005

2005: Not much of a passing attack but you did have Moose at least. He's not there either. Nor is your #2 WR that year Gage. As a matter of fact, the only WR you have from 2005 is Bradley

TE:

2008: same as 2005. Possibly the only thing you guys can hang your hat on for that offense.

2005: Clark

OL:

2008: From what I can see, similar to 2005

2005: See above

Defensively, CHI has always been solid, no argument against that. However, this offense looks a LOT different than the same offense that won the division. Offensively this team got worse when they lost Berrian and failed to pick ANY! QB in the draft. Beefing up the OL helps, and going RB round 2 was good... but this team has way too many holes to be any kind of effective this year... and to say they'll make the playoffs in 3 years is counting on Forte being a pro-bowl caliber RB and CHI finding a QB and him turning out to be someone equivalent to P. Manning and how quickly he adjusted to the NFL. And that's also banking on them not drafting ANY busts.

Sure, that offense resembles the same offense from 2005, but it has zero players returning at any of the "glory" positions (RB, WR). Last I checked those are the guys that score TDs... And those are also the guys that rarely make an immediate impact in the NFL with their new teams (WR, FA or draft... they're all the same)

Not to mention, MIN is looking very good and GB's success depends on the QB- can't write Rodgers off or call him the second coming. At this point I'd even say the Lions are a better team than the Bears. And yes yes, CHI beat GB twice last year, big deal I think GB is happy winning the division if it means losing to the Bears twice. Bottom line is CHI has some good competition in that division and I highly doubt they pull out above 8-8. In fact, let's assume they split with each of their division teams... they still don't have a shot

Sun. 7 @ Colts (L)

Sun. 14 @ Panthers (L)

Sun. 21 BUCCANEERS (W)

Sun. 28 EAGLES (L)

Sun. 5 @ Lions (W)

Sun. 12 @ Falcons (W)

Sun. 19 VIKINGS (W)

Sun. 2 LIONS (L)

Sun. 9 TITAN (W)

Sun. 16 @ Packers (W)

Sun. 23 @ Rams (L)

Sun. 30 @ Vikings (L)

Sun. 7 JAGUARS (L)

Thu. 11 SAINTS (L)

Mon. 22 PACKERS (L)

Sun. 28 @ Texans (L)

With a MAYBE for the Eagles or Rams game... give them a W for ONE of those games and they're still 7-9... and I really don't think they beat MIN or GB this year. They've got their work cut out for them.

An American, a Brit, and a Pollak Bears fan were wandering in the middle desert, when they happen upon a bottle buried in the sand. They all rub the bottle and a genie appears who agrees to grant them three wishes to help them escape from the desert.

The American wishes first, and asks for a large jug of water to help him when he's thirsty as he trudges out of the desert.

The Brit goes next and asks for an umbrella to keep him cool and shaded from the hot sun on his journey out of the desert.

The Pollak Bears fan thinks for a moment, and then says, "I'd like to have a car door."

Surprised, the genie asks, "Why on earth would you want a car door? The other guys just asked for things that will very much help them on their journey out of the desert, but what good will a car door do for you?"

Smugly, the Pollak Bears fan says, "With a car door, I can roll down the window when it gets too hot."

Bears fans, until you get your QB situation fixed, every time you brag about your WR's you're just a Pollak Bears fan with a car door in the desert.

First, you spelt Polak wrong. And secondly, using it in a derogatory form as you did above is equivalent to dropping the N bomb. You could have easily said "Pole" and it would have gotten the same laughter from everyone, even those of Polish heritage. I can take a good joke, but when it's got nothing but ignorance behind it, it loses its appeal. Good joke, minus the insulting form you use to address a Pole

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

Looks like he could take Lloyd's spot. Personally am not a big fan of his prospects at the pro level. I see the Top 6 as follows for 2008.

Bradley

Hester

Booker

Davis

Bennett (the sooner he passes Booker/Davis, the better IMO)

Monk

Ideally we'd have Booker man the slot this year, but it'd mean Bradley & Hester would really have to step up. Not sure if Lovie intends to give Hester a shot as a 3-down WR.

 

[mbuehner]

Its pretty clear the Bears think Hester is going to be a full time WR. Otherwise they have about 4 slot recievers and no true burners on the outside (Bradley hasnt looked remotely the same since his injury). Monk was an odd choice because he basically looks a lot like Booker. Not at all a bad thing, but just not addressing a Bears need at this time.

This once again goes back to the Bears odd (to be kind) free agency moves (or lack thereof). Its like the left hand doesnt know what the right has is doing- if you sign Booker why do you draft Monk? If you draft Monk why do you sign booker instead of somebody more of a potential gamebreaker? This franchise should understand by now that fielding 3 possession receivers makes it so easy to stack the line of scrimmage and dare you to throw deep on them... which certainly doesnt help the running game you claim to prefer.

 

[vandyt]

tall.

Had no doubt at all that this would be one of the first justifications of the title.

 

[az_prof]

Its pretty clear the Bears think Hester is going to be a full time WR. Otherwise they have about 4 slot recievers and no true burners on the outside (Bradley hasnt looked remotely the same since his injury). Monk was an odd choice because he basically looks a lot like Booker. Not at all a bad thing, but just not addressing a Bears need at this time.This once again goes back to the Bears odd (to be kind) free agency moves (or lack thereof). Its like the left hand doesnt know what the right has is doing- if you sign Booker why do you draft Monk? If you draft Monk why do you sign booker instead of somebody more of a potential gamebreaker? This franchise should understand by now that fielding 3 possession receivers makes it so easy to stack the line of scrimmage and dare you to throw deep on them... which certainly doesnt help the running game you claim to prefer.

I think they will use Hester in the slot in three WR sets. He is too small to get separation and will take a beating if he is on the wings and teams will jam him. KC found the same thing out with Hall a few years ago. He will play more WR than in the past but I would be surprised if he is not in the slot. That leaves Booker at one side and one spot open. I don't think the Bears would have drafted two WRs if they were so confident in what they had. There will be an opportunity for both rookie Wrs to earn playing time.

 

[Slider]

Drew Boylhart from the Huddle had Monk as the #2 WR this year. Of course, he had Hawkins at 1. We shall see.

 

[EBF]

Drew Boylhart from the Huddle had Monk as the #2 WR this year. Of course, he had Hawkins at 1.

 

[TheFanatic]

I think Lloyd is going to really have to light up TC to make this team. Bradley, Booker, Hester, Davis, and Bennett seem like locks to me, and Monk already has the inside track on the #6 if there is one.

That's pretty sad. I guess I now understand why they didn't address the QB situation in Chicago in the draft. Rex Grossman can throw it to nobody just as easily as Flacco or Brohm. Why pay one of them to toss incompletions when Rex is perfectly capable of doing that on his own. In fact he's pretty good at that!?!?

 

[Colin Dowling]

Drew Boylhart from the Huddle had Monk as the #2 WR this year. Of course, he had Hawkins at 1. We shall see.

Monk was thought very highly of before the season began.

 

[Hook Em']

Drew Boylhart from the Huddle had Monk as the #2 WR this year. Of course, he had Hawkins at 1. We shall see.

Monk was thought very highly of before the season began.

Awesome! I am glad someone else feels the same way I do. This is the reason I started this thread. I am by no means a Arkansas fan; I actually hate the Hawgs as a Horns fan, but Monk has some mad talent and very sticky hands. Like I said before, it would be a good idea to pick him up in the 3rd round of your rookie drafts.

 

[flapgreen]

I wish they would've stole a qb

 

[teamroc]

I don't know too many WRs drafted sixth round or later who really do much in their rookie year outside of Colston--and he was at a small school and was just overlooked as a result and he also had a great QB throwing him the ball.

Monk may turn out to be good but I don't see the value in drafting him now; in most leagues he won't be drafted. I would pick him up late in the season if he starts to get some playing time and hope he may do something the next year.

The guy who is most likely to produce is Earl Bennett. I don't see how he doesn't work his way into the starting lineup right away.

Monk won't be able to do much with the QBs he's got. Look for him to start to really emerge in year two. (Doesn't change my opinion that he should probably start instead of Booker. I don't believe the Bears have a shot at the playoffs for the next two years)

Try the next 5 at least... Urlacher has a herniated disc in his back, he'll be good for 3 more years tops. It takes time to build a good QB- unless all the Bears executives are praying McNabb gets released after this year, and even so, there are holes among holes in that team

To say the Bears are 3 years away from playoffs is just... well...

The Bears are about as close as the Lions are to the playoffs...

Typical overly optimistic Bears fans...

What's with the "..."? Is that for dramatic effect? I love the extra emoticons, really spices up the post.News flash, this is the NFL. News flash, they are in the NFC. 8-8 can win your division. 8-8 is a wildcard team.

This is the NFL, no one in the league is 5 years away. No team is without question 3 years away. Things can change very quickly. Good rookie class, some good FAs, a new coach, new system, things can turn around VERY quickly. The Bears have a number of peices, I believe a very good coach. They just need to re-load and find a QB. Rex got them to the SuperBowl, Rex can get them to the playoffs. It's hardly that crazy of a thought.

In the AFC, I might say 3 years. NFC? Anyone can go from worst to playoffs in the NFC.

 

[flapgreen]

I don't know too many WRs drafted sixth round or later who really do much in their rookie year outside of Colston--and he was at a small school and was just overlooked as a result and he also had a great QB throwing him the ball.

Monk may turn out to be good but I don't see the value in drafting him now; in most leagues he won't be drafted. I would pick him up late in the season if he starts to get some playing time and hope he may do something the next year.

The guy who is most likely to produce is Earl Bennett. I don't see how he doesn't work his way into the starting lineup right away.

Monk won't be able to do much with the QBs he's got. Look for him to start to really emerge in year two. (Doesn't change my opinion that he should probably start instead of Booker. I don't believe the Bears have a shot at the playoffs for the next two years)

Try the next 5 at least... Urlacher has a herniated disc in his back, he'll be good for 3 more years tops. It takes time to build a good QB- unless all the Bears executives are praying McNabb gets released after this year, and even so, there are holes among holes in that team

To say the Bears are 3 years away from playoffs is just... well...

The Bears are about as close as the Lions are to the playoffs...

Typical overly optimistic Bears fans...

I'm as down on the Bears and as disgusted as anyone but saying they're at least 5 years away from the playoffs shows how clueless you really are. I'd like to find many if any that agree with you. In today's NFL, that can't be said about any team. Get out of here with your bs.