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WshflThinking

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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #240 on: May 05, 2020, 09:02:04 am »
That is a surprise. That sounds more like he is out at CB.

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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #241 on: May 05, 2020, 10:18:22 am »


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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #243 on: May 05, 2020, 10:38:04 am »
Hey - at least we're not the Bengals

WshflThinking

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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #244 on: May 05, 2020, 10:49:33 am »
So whats wrong with that? I think they are getting a very good QB.

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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #245 on: May 05, 2020, 12:01:06 pm »
Here's an excerpt from the Pompei article...


In the draft room on the morning of May 3 were team founder George Halas, general manager Jim Finks, assistant to the general manager Bill McGrane, head coach Neill Armstrong, scout Jim Parmer, Tobin and Vainisi.

The Dolphins chose tight end Ronnie Lee with the 65th pick, and the Bears were on the clock. Tobin’s heart started racing. Finks kept telling Tobin it was a lock the Bears would get him in the third round.

Vainisi took the magnet with Montana’s name on it from the bullpen area of the draft board. He placed it with the Bears’ other picks — Dan Hampton, Al Harris and Ricky Watts.
As the Bears neared the end of their allotted time, Finks spoke. “Put him back in the bullpen,” he said, according to Vainisi. “Let’s talk about this some more.”

Bob Avellini had taken the Bears to the playoffs two years before. Finks thought Vince Evans had potential. And the general manager had not given up on Mike Phipps, for whom he had traded a first-round pick. “We would be muddying the waters with another quarterback,” Finks told the others.

Then Finks expressed concern about the depth at running back behind Walter Payton. “Who’s the best running back left?” he asked. Their highest-rated remaining back was Willie McClendon from Georgia.

After some deliberation, Finks announced the Bears were taking McClendon. “Bill Tobin almost had apoplexy,” McGrane said before his death in 2015. “He was beside himself, sick he didn’t get Montana.”

Finks became a Hall of Famer, but it was not a Hall of Fame moment.
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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #246 on: May 05, 2020, 01:47:20 pm »
Everywhere I read articles talking about Trubisky and his lack of production in his 3rd season. Back in the day, if Joe Montana had this sh!tty O line, no consistent run game, I would be willing to bet he wouldn't have looked like the QB he was. With that said, look at Nagy, he sure as heck isn't the next coming...

Trubisky is taking the fall for a crappy O line, a crappy head coach and a crappy GM..

I think too much of the blame has fallen on Trubisky.

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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #247 on: May 05, 2020, 02:02:21 pm »
I think too much of the blame has fallen on Trubisky.

They're now hoping Foles will save them. Yet either way, Pace looks bad...
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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #248 on: May 05, 2020, 02:04:14 pm »
Here's an excerpt from the Pompei article...


In the draft room on the morning of May 3 were team founder George Halas, general manager Jim Finks, assistant to the general manager Bill McGrane, head coach Neill Armstrong, scout Jim Parmer, Tobin and Vainisi.

The Dolphins chose tight end Ronnie Lee with the 65th pick, and the Bears were on the clock. Tobin’s heart started racing. Finks kept telling Tobin it was a lock the Bears would get him in the third round.

Vainisi took the magnet with Montana’s name on it from the bullpen area of the draft board. He placed it with the Bears’ other picks — Dan Hampton, Al Harris and Ricky Watts.
As the Bears neared the end of their allotted time, Finks spoke. “Put him back in the bullpen,” he said, according to Vainisi. “Let’s talk about this some more.”

Bob Avellini had taken the Bears to the playoffs two years before. Finks thought Vince Evans had potential. And the general manager had not given up on Mike Phipps, for whom he had traded a first-round pick. “We would be muddying the waters with another quarterback,” Finks told the others.

Then Finks expressed concern about the depth at running back behind Walter Payton. “Who’s the best running back left?” he asked. Their highest-rated remaining back was Willie McClendon from Georgia.

After some deliberation, Finks announced the Bears were taking McClendon. “Bill Tobin almost had apoplexy,” McGrane said before his death in 2015. “He was beside himself, sick he didn’t get Montana.”

Finks became a Hall of Famer, but it was not a Hall of Fame moment.


Montana then, and just recently we could've had Mahomes.. Now we're hoping a career backup will save the franchise..

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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #249 on: May 05, 2020, 02:45:26 pm »
Montana likely wouldn’t have been Montana I. Chicago.

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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #250 on: May 05, 2020, 03:45:57 pm »
That is a surprise. That sounds more like he is out at CB.

I was hoping they were considering this move.  He's a project.  Played WR for 3 years at Valdosta State and was moved to CB his last year.  His measurables are off the charts:  6-3 220  4.46 40   43 1/2 vertical

I think he just doesn't have the footwork you need at this stage in his career to compete at corner.  So it appears they are going to try him at safety. 

The best that we can hope for is for him to make the 53 man as a special teamer and some spot playing at SS.  Maybe compete for a starting spot in 2021.
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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #251 on: May 05, 2020, 03:52:07 pm »
I think too much of the blame has fallen on Trubisky.

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I think y'all are blind. He looks like a guy that doesn't have enough game reps... Shocker. That's what he is.

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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #252 on: May 05, 2020, 05:09:41 pm »
  I haven't been impressed with Nagy's past performances with regards to his drafts and free agency acquisitions,but,after looking at this years offseason moves,I actually think this team has improved. I haven't seen the typical reaches in FA and the highly questionable decisions in the draft. Other than passing on OT Joshua Jones in the 2nd round I like what I have seen. Improvements from last year at QB,Defensive backfield,linebacking core,TE and WR. I think he solidified OL depth. It's definitely a wait and see proposition,but,I feel better right now heading into the preseason than I did last year at this time.

  On another note if any of you haven't checked out undrafted OG Dieter Eiselen's youtube video maybe you should. I have never seen anyone maul so many defenders he was blocking. Maybe it won't translate to the NFL,but,it's worth checking out.

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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #253 on: May 06, 2020, 07:13:47 am »
Eiselen's main goal seems to be to not only block each player, but to drive him into the ground.  I so want to see him play.

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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #254 on: May 06, 2020, 08:14:38 am »
I was worried about this before and this kind of amplifies it. Maybe it isnt going to be a problem, but Gipson isnt the strong safety type and admits it.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2020/5/5/21248565/bears-free-agent-tashaun-gipson-eddie-jackson-safety-texan-buster-skrine-opportunity-couldnt-pass-by