Comments on: Breaking: Bears Will Sign WR Roy Williams

By: Obnxs1

Obnxs1 — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 07:11:05 +0000

“The 6-3, 215-pounder would bring much-needed size to the Bears’ receiving corps and complement Johnny Knox, Devin Hester and Earl Bennett.”

Did they really put that in black and white on their website after all the “we like our receivers” kool aid they’ve been shoving down our throats?

By: flowermike

flowermike — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:38:18 +0000

Wow, looks like Roy has the most drops per season… Per my sports page link.

By: RobSchwarzJr

RobSchwarzJr — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:56:37 +0000

@Mr.Pickles Mr. Pickles, you and I think alike! Angelo is going to waste the 3rd round pick on a guy who wont be on the team after 2-3 years or he will trade it for someone’s garbage. When it comes to Olsen, another reason he never reached his potential is that more often then not he was covered by a corner or a linebacker with safety help. If we had a true #1 receiver to pull the safety away he could have seen more one on one coverage with linebackers. This is when TE’s like Olsen will thrive.

By: flowermike

flowermike — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:03:49 +0000

Funny reply boomer, shopping network it is!

Martz was barely hired, now he’s dictating our personel?

I think Olsen’s failure is really Martz’s. Considering how many times we’ve bitched about receiving corps, why not line Olsen wide? Now we have essentially one TE that can catch, unproven at that.

Directly across from this comment is our poll of offseason needs. What is the top concern?

Blocking tight ends? New 2 million dollar punters?

Maybe I will have to buy the wife something now that I’m moaning all day long.

By: Mr.Pickles

Mr.Pickles — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:57:49 +0000

I have heard that the Bears organization has been hard to deal with during free agency. Keep in mind this was a “heard it from someone who heard it from someone” sort of comment and I don’t know what they allegedly do that makes them difficult so take it for what you will. I also feel, with the exception of Peppers, the Bears never seem to land the big ones. Not sure if it’s due to a lack of effort by the Bears or a lack of interest from the players. @Chicago Irish

By: Mr.Pickles

Mr.Pickles — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:39:21 +0000

I actually don’t hate this move. I know there were bigger names out there but frankly I wasn’t in love with any of them either. Sidney Rice was the only one I felt could have been in a league of his own; however, with a bum hip I’d be real concerned with how healthy he’s gonna stay for how long. I still feel like this is a net loss with Olsen gone though. I know Olsen never put up the numbers everyone had hoped but did he ever really get the chance to? You can pretty much expect Jerry to waste the draft pick we got for him so I kinda feel like he was traded away for free.

By: Chicago Irish

Chicago Irish — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:11:59 +0000

Boom – Colon staying in Pitt for less money strikes at a concern I have had for many years about the Bears. I’m 39 and recall my first Bears experience as listening to my Dad yell at Bob Avellini. But…over the years I have seen the Bears continue to lose out in the FA wars. Its seems we either end up with our #2 or #3 or even #4 option…or…we get the top name FA on the downward trend of their skill set hoping we can get 1-2 years of them.

Maybe my concern is bias, but I have always had a hard time understanding why a FA would not be enticed by Chicago – great sports town, fans, endorsement opportunities, etc, etc.. Yes, I know Peppers was inked last year. But why do we always seem to be on the outside looking in. I know money drives the players these days, so is it simply the fact the Bears organ-eye-zation is not looked upon well amongst the players? Please tell me if my short term memory has forgotten signings that make me sound stupid.

By: BearGogglesOn

BearGogglesOn — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:27:16 +0000

@flowermike I’ll try to address as many of your questions as possible:

Mike Martz is putting his stamp on this team. Lovie and Jerry are letting him try to do it “his way”. The run first thing is just lip service.

What we signed are basically offensive lineman that will line up at the TE spot. That’s what Mad Martz likes.

I think it starts with scouting. Getting the wrong players in here to start with.

Lovie ruined D. Manning by never keeping him in one spot year to year. Manning did not have the best instincts to play FS.

There is a post coming about Jerry Angelo and his draft record.

Olsen wasn’t going to stick around beyond this season. Not enough production for the money he would be seeking: http://beargoggleson.com/2011/07/28/making-sense-of-the-greg-olsen-trade/.

Roy Williams is about the best we could expect from the Bears. Did you really think they would go get Sidney Rice? He has had success with Martz. I’m worried about attitude/relationship with Cutler.

Kreutz will be back. If Bears screw that up, I will be gathering the torches and pitchforks and heading to Halas Hall.

I am afraid the Bears Plan A failed when Willie Colon took $3 million less to stay in Pittsburgh. Color me concerned.

And finally, I don’t control the ads (unfortunately). I’ll take it to management. Maybe you buy a little something special for the lady in your life to make it up to her that you’re spending your free time reading this blog.