re: Peppers signs with the Bears (updated - again)
 

They still have Matt Forte as well. It's not like they abcolutely needed another back. They need Oline. Matty is right, that was one of thier weaknesses last year.

re: Peppers signs with the Bears (updated - again)
 

[quote=BigHairedAristocrat;670137]you dont need a good offensive line if you have great skill position players.[/quote]

Yeah that worked out great for them last year. Can't wait to see Cutler taking those 7 step drops under Martz, he's gonna get killed.

re: Peppers signs with the Bears (updated - again)
 

The Bears are giving an impression of desperation.

I know how it feels now to be a fan of a team that (knock on wood) is quiet in free agency while watching others chase the big names. Nice to be on the other side (so far, we've still got plenty of time for danny to sign some checks).

re: Peppers signs with the Bears (updated - again)
 

[quote=freddyg12;670142]The Bears are giving an impression of desperation.

I know how it feels now to be a fan of a team that (knock on wood) is quiet in free agency while watching others chase the big names. Nice to be on the other side (so far, we've still got plenty of time for danny to sign some checks).[/quote]

this is exactly what the jets were doing the season before the mangenius was fired. lovie and company know they'll all be canned if they dont have a good year.

re: Peppers signs with the Bears (updated - again)
 

[quote=BigHairedAristocrat;670137]you dont need a good offensive line if you have great skill position players.[/quote]

Vinny Cerratto is that you?

re: Peppers signs with the Bears (updated - again)
 

[quote=artmonkforhallofamein07;670139]They still have Matt Forte as well. It's not like they abcolutely needed another back. They need Oline. Matty is right, that was one of thier weaknesses last year.[/quote]

i can not understand forte's drop in production this past year. i get that he greatly overperformed his rookie year for what was expected but when i watched him his rookie yer he was solid, consistent and really seemed like he would continue to grow.

then he hit that sophmore slump.

re: Peppers signs with the Bears (updated - again)
 

[quote=BigHairedAristocrat;670137]you dont need a good offensive line if you have great skill position players.[/quote]

Was Vinny spotted in Chicago?

re: Peppers signs with the Bears (updated - again)
 

[quote=BigHairedAristocrat;670137]you dont need a good offensive line if you have great skill position players.[/quote]

It would be Dallas and Pittsburgh in the Super Bowl every other year.
Minnesota and New York go when those two don't.

re: Peppers signs with the Bears (updated - again)
 

[quote=over the mountain;670148]i can not understand forte's drop in production this past year. i get that he greatly overperformed his rookie year for what was expected but when i watched him his rookie yer he was solid, consistent and really seemed like he would continue to grow.

then he hit that sophmore slump.[/quote]

Offensive line

Offensive line

Offensive line

re: Peppers signs with the Bears (updated - again)
 

Wow, the Bears have truly become the Redskins.

- Giving up draft picks for players CHECK
- Completely disregarding the offensive line CHECK
- Making a splash in free agency on skill positions players CHECK
- Signing a marquee free agent CHECK
- Coach is already on the hot seat and the season hasn't started CHECK

Good luck Chicago.

re: Peppers signs with the Bears (updated - again)
 

[quote=Ruhskins;670177]Wow, the Bears have truly become the Redskins.

- Giving up draft picks for players CHECK
- Completely disregarding the offensive line CHECK
- Making a splash in free agency on skill positions players CHECK
- Signing a marquee free agent CHECK
- Coach is already on the hot seat and the season hasn't started CHECK

Good luck Chicago.[/quote]

Missing the playoffs again... priceless

re: Peppers signs with the Bears (updated - again)
 

[quote=Ruhskins;670177]Wow, the Bears have truly become the Redskins.

- Giving up draft picks for players CHECK
- Completely disregarding the offensive line CHECK
- Making a splash in free agency on skill positions players CHECK
- Signing a marquee free agent CHECK
- Coach is already on the hot seat and the season hasn't started CHECK

Good luck Chicago.[/quote]

The Bears have multiple needs and are addressing some of them. Remains to be seen what else they do, but they've had a very good day so far.

Re: Redskins NOT expected to pursue Peppers (updated)
 

[quote=Mattyk;670182]Missing the playoffs again... priceless[/quote]

Unlike the Redskins, the Bears have at least been to the Super Bowl recently. Just because their addressing some of their key needs today doesn't automatically mean they're going to have a year like the Skins.

Re: Peppers signs with the Bears (updated - again)
 

[quote=RFKRat;670185]The Bears have multiple needs and are addressing some of them. Remains to be seen what else they do, but they've had a very good day so far.[/quote]

The Redskins have had many good days in previous offseasons, but that hasn't necessarily translated into wins or playoffs.

Re: Peppers signs with the Bears (updated - again)
 

[quote=Ruhskins;670189]The Redskins have had many good days in previous offseasons, but that hasn't necessarily translated into wins or playoffs.[/quote]

I'm not saying that what the Bears are doing today will translate into wins or playoffs. They still have areas to address. But they are filling needs, not necessarily grabbing the biggest names available just to grab a name, like Snyder has done for years.

Re: Peppers signs with the Bears (updated - again)
 

[quote=RFKRat;670192]I'm not saying that what the Bears are doing today will translate into wins or playoffs. They still have areas to address. But they are filling needs, not necessarily grabbing the biggest names available just to grab a name, like Snyder has done for years.[/quote]

Well they gave up a ton of picks because of Cutler last year (similar to Snyder) and since they don't have too many picks, they have to rely mainly in free agency. I'm just seeing a lot of our past mistakes in them this year.

Re: Redskins NOT expected to pursue Peppers (updated)
 

[quote=RFKRat;670186]Unlike the Redskins, the Bears have at least been to the Super Bowl recently. Just because their addressing some of their key needs today doesn't automatically mean they're going to have a year like the Skins.[/quote]

They still have major OL issues with limited draft picks and a weak FA market...

We've seen this scenario too many times, just smells like a Redskins offseason to me. If anyone knows that spending $$ typically doesn't get the best results, it's us.

Re: Peppers signs with the Bears (updated - again)
 

Funny line from the [URL="http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/03/lovie-employs-perfect-strategy-to-get-peppers.html"]Chicago Tribune[/URL]:

"Smith will accompany Peppers and agent Carl Carey back to Chicago on Friday, presumably to ensure the plane doesn't take a right turn to Washington."

Re: Peppers signs with the Bears (updated - again)
 

[quote=Ruhskins;670193]Well they gave up a ton of picks because of Cutler last year (similar to Snyder) and since they don't have too many picks, they have to rely mainly in free agency. I'm just seeing a lot of our past mistakes in them this year.[/quote]

no doubt, they reak of desperation, which I bet we did too to everyone else in the nfl over the years. Lovie has shown that he can get his guys to step up & he's put together a nice D over the years, but he might have more that ne can handle now; a 'star' prima donna on both sides of the ball!

Re: Peppers signs with the Bears (updated - again)
 

[quote=NYCskinfan82;669830]If you really think about it a guy like Peppers will be calling us we won't be calling him. He know's where the $$$$$ at. (I don't want Peppers)[/quote]

If we really wanted Peppers we would've been in contact.

Re: Peppers signs with the Bears (updated - again)
 

[quote=Ruhskins;670227]Funny line from the [URL="http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/03/lovie-employs-perfect-strategy-to-get-peppers.html"]Chicago Tribune[/URL]:

"Smith will accompany Peppers and agent Carl Carey back to Chicago on Friday, presumably to ensure the plane doesn't take a right turn to Washington."[/quote]

hahahahaha

Re: Peppers signs with the Bears (updated - again)
 

So glad he's off the market/we won't overpay to get this guy like chicago just did.

Re: Peppers signs with the Bears (updated - again)
 

So far so good. It looks like the FO is going to use the draft as the cornerstone in rebuilding the team. The big name FAs are taken pretty much. Unless there is a big trade in the works, not much really to look forward to til draft day.

Re: Peppers signs with the Bears (updated - again)
 

[quote=GusFrerotte;670254]So far so good. It looks like the FO is going to use the draft as the cornerstone in rebuilding the team. The big name FAs are taken pretty much. Unless there is a big trade in the works, not much really to look forward to til draft day.[/quote]

We'll have some guys before then, nothing blockbuster I doubt, except yeah, in the event of a trade.