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Can’t believe I’m saying this but I hope they lose out.
Don’t play Hicks, Montgomery or either QB rest of year and Chances are you won’t win another game.
I prefer Jalen Mayfield mock pick better hahaAn NFL mock draft from today and I found it funny they project the Bears to draft DL with the first pick. Would kinda seem like a Bears type move.
Not in the hunt for Trevor Lawrence or Justin Fields. Right now they would have the 17th pick in the draft I believe. If they lose out maybe they get up to #8-10. And at this point do you have any faith that they’d draft the right QB, develop an offense around him and put him in a position to succeed?Hopefully they lose the rest and are in the hunt for an actual franchise quarterback.
Where could their season ending 1st Round pick place (5-11-0) and Mitch Trubisky move them up to?
This is probably the best post I have seen about the Bears in months and it didn't even come from a Bears fan. We all get upset about QB play but let's face it. The game starts on both lines. I also thought Cutler was a good QB with nothing to work with and no line. But that is a different story. Montgomery is in the top 5 in the league with yards after contact. What does that tell you? It means he is getting hit before he gets going much of the time and has a sh*tty line.I am not nor have ever been a Bears fan, but I've been living in their market for my entire life so I get to see their miserable product far more than I care to do. I don't understand the fans and management at all. You've got an O-line that couldn't block traffic with a head on semi truck on semi truck collision on a country lane. But you keep drafting mediocre QBs rather than O linemen. These guys reach their potential by being cannon fodder for the opposing defenses. QBs cost lots of dollars, OLs cost far less and are usually a much surer bet when taken in the earlier rounds. Why not trade down for a couple decent picks and stock up on the OL? Give them a year and then you can go after a QB that won't have to spend all his time worrying about becoming a pile of human debris underneath a slew of tacklers.
Walter was truly a great RB because he spent most of his career behind a pathetic O-line. In his last couple years they finally thought to put something decent in front of him to block someone. McMahon was an adequate QB that didn't have to make out his will before every game. Because of the O-Line, they had an offense that could actually win games for them while the Defense did their thing so well. They get a very good QB in Cutler and they can't protect him but they complain about his sideline demeanor. Everything is about the QB, nothing at all about what makes a QB able to do good things.
Everyone gives lip service to the fact that the O-Line isn't good, but in their next breath they think the solution is a different QB. I don't get it at all.
I am not nor have ever been a Bears fan, but I've been living in their market for my entire life so I get to see their miserable product far more than I care to do. I don't understand the fans and management at all. You've got an O-line that couldn't block traffic with a head on semi truck on semi truck collision on a country lane. But you keep drafting mediocre QBs rather than O linemen. These guys reach their potential by being cannon fodder for the opposing defenses. QBs cost lots of dollars, OLs cost far less and are usually a much surer bet when taken in the earlier rounds. Why not trade down for a couple decent picks and stock up on the OL? Give them a year and then you can go after a QB that won't have to spend all his time worrying about becoming a pile of human debris underneath a slew of tacklers.
Walter was truly a great RB because he spent most of his career behind a pathetic O-line. In his last couple years they finally thought to put something decent in front of him to block someone. McMahon was an adequate QB that didn't have to make out his will before every game. Because of the O-Line, they had an offense that could actually win games for them while the Defense did their thing so well. They get a very good QB in Cutler and they can't protect him but they complain about his sideline demeanor. Everything is about the QB, nothing at all about what makes a QB able to do good things.
Everyone gives lip service to the fact that the O-Line isn't good, but in their next breath they think the solution is a different QB. I don't get it at all.
This is probably the best post I have seen about the Bears in months and it didn't even come from a Bears fan. We all get upset about QB play but let's face it. The game starts on both lines. I also thought Cutler was a good QB with nothing to work with and no line. But that is a different story. Montgomery is in the top 5 in the league with yards after contact. What does that tell you? It means he is getting hit before he gets going much of the time and has a sh*tty line.
We all remember the glory days of the Bears in the 1980s. They had an outstanding OL back then. They weren't very good before or after that because they didn't have that line.
I have said time after time, Mahomes couldn't win with this team. And his stats wouldn't be anywhere near what they currently are. He has WR Tyreek Hill to throw to and Kelce at TE and an outstanding O-Line. Now they have improved their running game even further. Mahomes is the best QB in the league. But he wouldn't be anywhere near the best if he was playing in Chicago with the awful cast.
OK, I might get in some trouble here or at least a heated debate with this...but here goes. I don't have to personally "like" a QB to think he is good or can help a team. Personally I couldn't stand Phil Simms as a player. But he was a damned good QB who won a SB in the 1980s when it was very difficult to make it through the NFC playoffs.
So, I am wondering if the Bears should at least entertain the idea of bringing Colin Kaepernick in to help. I understand the guy hasn't played in a while and doesn't know the system. I don't want this to get political, etc. and no talk about kneeling etc. I wouldn't doubt the guy is probably still better than Trubisky or Foles. Maybe it should be talked about...maybe not. Would CK want too much money? But maybe he is the guy to at least bridge the gap the team faces to get to the point of drafting, signing and developing a new QB.
Just a thought.
Agree to an extent. I don't think the Bears are truly interested in winning anymore games this season. I believe the players still are mostly (not McCullers).The main reason it won't happen is that CK would have to be at least an above average QB to justify the shitstorm signing him would bring. While he might be an improvement over Mitch or Nick and that's a big might, he almost certainly doesn't have the skills walking in the door that would make him an above average starter.
That is an awful thought because any professional team should be trying to win every game. I know organizations do tank seasons if they think it will help in the draft. But in the Bears' case, I am not confident they know what they are doing when they draft offensive players...especially QBs.Agree to an extent. I don't think the Bears are truly interested in winning anymore games this season. I believe the players still are mostly (not McCullers).
Who said Cutler was an elite QB? Not me. Jay Cutler is 28th all time in the NFL in passing yardage. That doesn't make him just an average QB. He was a good but not great QB. You should actually do some research before you come here with opinions. Where the hell are you getting your information? Looks like I have to educate you.You're right that I hated Cutler with a visceral intensity. Yes, he had a rating of 85, which means that he was average, not elite. And his knack for getting sacked can be blamed on his immobility as much as on the offensive line. Joe Namath threw a lot of interceptions, but he also had more attempts, completions, and yardage than JC. Namath is in the NFL's Hall of Fame, Cutler is in Vanderbuilt's.
Since the start of the 2000 season the Bears 162- 168 in the regular season and 3-5 in the playoffs.
165-173 is pretty terrible.
Who said Cutler was an elite QB? Not me. Jay Cutler is 28th all time in the NFL in passing yardage. That doesn't make him just an average QB. He was a good but not great QB. You should actually do some research before you come here with opinions. Where the hell are you getting your information? Looks like I have to educate you.
Joe Namath had 3762 passing attempts and completed 1886 of those passes for a whopping completion percentage of 50.1%. Cutler attempted 4920 passes and completed 3048 of them for a completion percentage of 62%. Namath threw 173 TD passes while throwing 220 INTs. Cutler threw 227 TDs while throwing 160 INTs. Namath threw for a career 27,763 yards while Cutler threw for 35,133 yards. So, you are wrong about everything concerning their numbers. I am a big Namath fan.
And as for the interceptions, it was you who gave one of Cutler's faults as his leading the league in INTs. I merely gave another example of a HOF QB who threw far more INTs than TD passes in his career. Namath's career QB rating was 65.5 and he is sitting in the HOF. Cutler's career QB rating was 85.3.
And I have to tell you. There are a lot of people who feel Namath doesn't belong in the HOF based on his career numbers, etc. there are a lot of guys with much better numbers who aren't in the HOF. But, Namath did do a lot for the AFL and really put it on the map. He was good in Super Bowl III but not really outstanding. I don' think there has ever been a QB voted the SB MVP who didn't throw a single TD pass. But Namath didn't in that game. He managed the clock very well but I think Matt Snell deserved the MVP in that game. So do lots of other people. I think that one game put Namath in the HOF because if the Colts had won Namath wouldn't be in the HOF. Playing in New York didn't hurt him either.
Please do me a favor and have your facts correct when debating. It helps.
Who said Cutler was an elite QB? Not me. Jay Cutler is 28th all time in the NFL in passing yardage. That doesn't make him just an average QB. He was a good but not great QB. You should actually do some research before you come here with opinions. Where the hell are you getting your information? Looks like I have to educate you.
Joe Namath had 3762 passing attempts and completed 1886 of those passes for a whopping completion percentage of 50.1%. Cutler attempted 4920 passes and completed 3048 of them for a completion percentage of 62%. Namath threw 173 TD passes while throwing 220 INTs. Cutler threw 227 TDs while throwing 160 INTs. Namath threw for a career 27,763 yards while Cutler threw for 35,133 yards. So, you are wrong about everything concerning their numbers. I am a big Namath fan.
And as for the interceptions, it was you who gave one of Cutler's faults as his leading the league in INTs. I merely gave another example of a HOF QB who threw far more INTs than TD passes in his career. Namath's career QB rating was 65.5 and he is sitting in the HOF. Cutler's career QB rating was 85.3.
And I have to tell you. There are a lot of people who feel Namath doesn't belong in the HOF based on his career numbers, etc. there are a lot of guys with much better numbers who aren't in the HOF. But, Namath did do a lot for the AFL and really put it on the map. He was good in Super Bowl III but not really outstanding. I don' think there has ever been a QB voted the SB MVP who didn't throw a single TD pass. But Namath didn't in that game. He managed the clock very well but I think Matt Snell deserved the MVP in that game. So do lots of other people. I think that one game put Namath in the HOF because if the Colts had won Namath wouldn't be in the HOF. Playing in New York didn't hurt him either.
Please do me a favor and have your facts correct when debating. It helps.
I just hate debating guys who make ridiculous and nonsensical arguments instead of being objective. Just because you personally hate a QB, it doesn't mean the guy sucked as a QB.Has anyone ever told you that you have a rather blunt and abrasive tone? I know the answer is yes and I know you don't really care so it's a rhetorical question really. I usually agree with most of what you say but damn brother, take the hostility down a notch. Smile when you type
You have your opinion, which I respect and I have mine. The numbers say he was better than average. I don't think he had enough help. The Bears had Greg Olsen and let him go. That wasn't Cutler's fault. And I think that was a big turning point in his career with the Bears because Cutler was rightfully pissed about it.LTHS
I am not going to argue with you about Cutler he was a very average QB at best. Your stats are very misleading. Tell me what did he ever win at any level? How many playoff games did he win? I for one remember a rival Championship playoff game where he quit against the Packers. I am sure you remember that game. You can say what you want about Cutler you can have that guy as your QB. I don’t personally hate Cutler I actually think aside from football he seems like a pretty good guy.
By the way Cutlers record with the Bears 50-49.
154 TDs and 109 Interceptions. I don’t know how many fumbles but it was high. He won 1 playoff game while with the Bears. He also had games where he threw 4-5 interceptions in a game. Hardly a good QB. I know you point to passing yards but I look at wins and losses from the leader of the team. I usually agree with you LTHS but on this one we’re light years apart. My opinion and you have yours. I doubt if you had a team you would pick Cutler knowing what we know. Just saying.
It's a clown show already so one more clown won't matter!So, I am wondering if the Bears should at least entertain the idea of bringing Colin Kaepernick in to help.
You have your opinion, which I respect and I have mine. The numbers say he was better than average. I don't think he had enough help. The Bears had Greg Olsen and let him go. That wasn't Cutler's fault. And I think that was a big turning point in his career with the Bears because Cutler was rightfully pissed about it.
I agree that winning can be a part of how a QB can be rated. It definitely adds a star to the legacy if a QB goes to and especially if he wins a SB. But it isn't everything. Here is another example. Joe Flacco and Trent Dilfer have both won a SB. Dan Fouts and Philip Rivers have never played in one. Fouts is in the HOF and Rivers is going to the HOF.
Personally, I think Tony Romo was somewhere between a very good and an outstanding. QB. Yet he only won one playoff game too. Does that make him average? I don't think so. He was a very very good QB who just didn't get there. He had a career 97.1 QB rating. That is very good. Point is, winning may be part of it, but it isn't all of it by any stretch.
Personally Corey, I don't know why anyone would want to be a QB with the Bears. I really don't.
I do have one final question. I am sure you remember Rex Grossman. I remember how that guy was maligned too. But, if the Bears had Cutler at QB instead of Grossman in the SB against the Colts, do you think their chances of winning would have gone up? I do. I think they would have had a much better shot. But, we'll never know.
Think for a minute how good Cutler could have been if he had an O-Line like the Bears of the 1980s. Or if he had a few weapons. Have a good day buddy!
Not in the hunt for Trevor Lawrence or Justin Fields. Right now they would have the 17th pick in the draft I believe. If they lose out maybe they get up to #8-10. And at this point do you have any faith that they’d draft the right QB, develop an offense around him and put him in a position to succeed?
Hurts isn't starting over Carson Wentz right now, and Wentz is playing awful.Based on your post is the reason I wanted the Bears to draft Jalen Hurts last April in the 2nd Round. They won't get Fields or Lawrence and Hurts would have been a good fit!
I agree that a presence is a factor too. But, presence is what takes a QB from good to great in most cases. Cutler's numbers say he was good and above average because the average QB numbers are below his. You have to look through your personal bias of hatred with Cutler.A quarterback is more than the sum of his statistics. There's such a thing as presence in the huddle and presence in the locker room. Namath could rally a team to come from behind. Even if they didn't win, he could inspire his teams to play their best. So could Jim McMahon, as he did against the Vikings, when he came off the bench in the second half and threw for three touchdowns. Like Namath, McMahon was a character, the perfect leader for a team that was full of characters. Erik Kramer and Jim Miller could also pull out a victory in the final minutes. Those were exciting games, something that Jay Cutler seemed incapable of producing.
The Eagles aren't throwing Hurts under the bus and he'll be the projected starter in 2021.Hurts isn't starting over Carson Wentz right now, and Wentz is playing awful.