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Dish

George calls out Olin Kreutz.

GB Warrior

Justin Fields is going to be an all-pro H-back

Dish

That was an eff'n catastrophe. My god.

I'm not surprised, just continually massively disappointed.


jesmu84

Quote from: DegenerateDish on January 10, 2022, 01:59:30 PM
George calls out Olin Kreutz.

Not just that, but called him a liar.

jesmu84

https://twitter.com/danwiederer/status/1479107927830982659?t=d73m4PPdhAlTQr_iHUxSPA&s=19

Public perception of this team. Sheesh.

Why would anyone with self-respect/other options choose to come to Chicago?

Jockey

Quote from: DegenerateDish on January 10, 2022, 02:03:02 PM
That was an eff'n catastrophe. My god.

I'm not surprised, just continually massively disappointed.

As a Packer fan, I feel better today than yesterday. Good to know that the same guys who have screwed up this organization will be making all the decisions. Above all, make sure old white guys make the choices.

Jockey

Also good to know that mommy said "good job, Georgie".

Dish

To recap the Bears press conference:

-Opened up admonishing small group of fans
- Admitted he doesn't know football, he's "just a football fan". Even though their ENTIRE SOLE business is running a football team.
-Plugged Bill Polian's book not once, but twice
-Ended with George calling a former borderline HOF player "a liar"

Everything is fine.

Uncle Rico

Quote from: DegenerateDish on January 10, 2022, 02:20:38 PM
To recap the Bears press conference:

-Opened up admonishing small group of fans
- Admitted he doesn't know football, he's "just a football fan". Even though their ENTIRE SOLE business is running a football team.
-Plugged Bill Polian's book not once, but twice
-Ended with George calling a former borderline HOF player "a liar"

Everything is fine.

Got a Ditka mention in, so that's a plus
Guster is for Lovers

RJax55

Quote from: DegenerateDish on January 10, 2022, 02:20:38 PM
To recap the Bears press conference:

-Opened up admonishing small group of fans
- Admitted he doesn't know football, he's "just a football fan". Even though their ENTIRE SOLE business is running a football team.
-Plugged Bill Polian's book not once, but twice
-Ended with George calling a former borderline HOF player "a liar"

Everything is fine.

Virginia is 99. That's the only bright side with Bears ownership.

I know how things are going to play out with the GM/HC searches. I'm more interested to see how George & Co. screw up the Arlington Heights site.

tower912

Quinn-tricia are available.
Luke 6:45   ...A good man produces goodness from the good in his heart; an evil man produces evil out of his store of evil.   Each man speaks from his heart's abundance...

It is better to be fearless and cheerful than cheerless and fearful.

The Sultan

This Packer fan wishes the Bears could get it together.  It's fun when that rivalry means something.
"I am one of those who think the best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy, who, under the specious and popular garb of patriotism, seeks to excuse, palliate, and defend them" - Frederick Douglass

The Sultan

Quote from: DegenerateDish on January 10, 2022, 02:20:38 PM
To recap the Bears press conference:

-Opened up admonishing small group of fans
- Admitted he doesn't know football, he's "just a football fan". Even though their ENTIRE SOLE business is running a football team.
-Plugged Bill Polian's book not once, but twice
-Ended with George calling a former borderline HOF player "a liar"

Everything is fine.


A former player who is also a part-time media member in the same market.  How stupid.
"I am one of those who think the best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy, who, under the specious and popular garb of patriotism, seeks to excuse, palliate, and defend them" - Frederick Douglass

GB Warrior

Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on January 10, 2022, 02:41:41 PM
This Packer fan wishes the Bears could get it together.  It's fun when that rivalry means something.

Whenever Rodgers leaves - be that this year or 7 years from now - I think it'll mean plenty in a fight for 3rd.

For now, I will get my popcorn ready for the circus.

ChitownSpaceForRent

https://twitter.com/cemma670/status/1480642204456660995?s=21

Kreutz is a guy that would actually punch George in the face as well.

Have no interest in buying bears tickets, but I would happily throw down for a McCaskey vs. Kreutz PPV boxing match.

The Sultan

Quote from: GB Warrior on January 10, 2022, 02:50:37 PM
Whenever Rodgers leaves - be that this year or 7 years from now - I think it'll mean plenty in a fight for 3rd.

For now, I will get my popcorn ready for the circus.


I actually have confidence that the group running the Packers now would mean a shorter bounce-back. 
"I am one of those who think the best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy, who, under the specious and popular garb of patriotism, seeks to excuse, palliate, and defend them" - Frederick Douglass

Jockey

Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on January 10, 2022, 02:41:41 PM
This Packer fan wishes the Bears could get it together.  It's fun when that rivalry means something.

Yes, it's good for the League and both teams if the Bears are good. They should be our main rival - not the Queens.

Pakuni

Quote from: DegenerateDish on January 10, 2022, 02:20:38 PM
To recap the Bears press conference:

-Opened up admonishing small group of fans
- Admitted he doesn't know football, he's "just a football fan". Even though their ENTIRE SOLE business is running a football team.
-Plugged Bill Polian's book not once, but twice
-Ended with George calling a former borderline HOF player "a liar"

Everything is fine.

"I'm just a fan."
also
"I'm the guy making the final decision on the next GM."

Way to inspire confidence.

ZiggysFryBoy

We always hear "the AD has a list of coach candidates" or the GM has a list of managers that he would hire".

It sounded to me like the Bears are going to post the job on indeed.com and see who applies. 

So passive, incompetent, and frustrating.  If I wasn't so damned intrenched in hate for the packers, I would switch teams.

jesmu84

Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on January 10, 2022, 03:17:12 PM
We always hear "the AD has a list of coach candidates" or the GM has a list of managers that he would hire".

It sounded to me like the Bears are going to post the job on indeed.com and see who applies. 

So passive, incompetent, and frustrating.  If I wasn't so damned intrenched in hate for the packers, I would switch teams.

Even more ridiculous is that they seem to be doing a coaching search concurrently.

What qualified GM is gonna want to come in with a coach already in place? Or what qualified coach would want a job not knowing who is boss is?

cheebs09

Quote from: jesmu84 on January 10, 2022, 03:19:40 PM
Even more ridiculous is that they seem to be doing a coaching search concurrently.

What qualified GM is gonna want to come in with a coach already in place? Or what qualified coach would want a job not knowing who is boss is?

Does it matter? I thought being qualified was a non-starter.

The Sultan

I don't think its a bad idea that an owner hires a consultant to help with a GM search.  I just think its funny that they trot out 80 year old Bill Polian who peaked as a GM 20 years ago.

But the concurrent search for a head coach is just dumb.  Bad organizations think too often that it's that one position that is going to make the difference between winning and losing.  But IMO the GM is the most important hire here.  (Actually what's more important is that the owners have a philosophy about how a team should be run and a culture that supports that philosophy, but Ginny says her kid is good so that's a non-starter.)  Get a GM in the door who fits whatever your philosophy is and let them hire the coach. 

Didn't they do this when they hired Pace?  Wasn't John Fox hired and Pace basically had to work with him?  Why would you make that same mistake again?
"I am one of those who think the best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy, who, under the specious and popular garb of patriotism, seeks to excuse, palliate, and defend them" - Frederick Douglass

Jockey

Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on January 10, 2022, 03:17:12 PM
We always hear "the AD has a list of coach candidates" or the GM has a list of managers that he would hire".

It sounded to me like the Bears are going to post the job on indeed.com and see who applies. 

So passive, incompetent, and frustrating.  If I wasn't so damned intrenched in hate for the packers, I would switch teams.

He also emphasized that the new GM will be in charge of all football operations.

But if he sees a coach he really likes, he may hire him 1st.

Hmmmm

Pakuni

Bears have put in an interview request for Colts director of college scouting Morocco Brown. Previously worked for the Bears from 2001-07.

jesmu84

Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on January 10, 2022, 03:43:05 PM
I don't think its a bad idea that an owner hires a consultant to help with a GM search.  I just think its funny that they trot out 80 year old Bill Polian who peaked as a GM 20 years ago.

But the concurrent search for a head coach is just dumb.  Bad organizations think too often that it's that one position that is going to make the difference between winning and losing.  But IMO the GM is the most important hire here.  (Actually what's more important is that the owners have a philosophy about how a team should be run and a culture that supports that philosophy, but Ginny says her kid is good so that's a non-starter.)  Get a GM in the door who fits whatever your philosophy is and let them hire the coach. 

Didn't they do this when they hired Pace?  Wasn't John Fox hired and Pace basically had to work with him?  Why would you make that same mistake again?

Because you don't understand what you're doing. Your consultant at the time told you it was the right thing to do.

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