2011 Chicago Bears General Discussion

[MidwayMonster31]

Marshall will probably want a deal in place with his new team before he gets traded. He can unofficially agree to a new deal before the trade becomes official. He can tell Denver that he agreed to a new deal with the Bears, then Denver can get whatever draft pick out of Chicago. This has been done before with players that have held out for a new contract.

[the decider13]

on the other hand, the Bears might be the #1 option for marshall

He has never expressed having a friendship with Cutler, so I don't get why it is assumed that he is interested in the Bears in anyway.

Just wondering what is with the leaps to conclusions.

[Gay Ork Wang]

He has never expressed having a friendship with Cutler, so I don't get why it is assumed that he is interested in the Bears in anyway.

Just wondering what is with the leaps to conclusions.

He did, there was that one interview were he said he was really unhappy that Cutler left, and he bought both of them a picture of their first touchdown and how he was looking forward to a bunch of more TDs.

[SFbear]

Bears | Have placed call to Burress

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:30:30 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Bears have placed a call to the agent for free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants), Drew Rosenhaus.

[regoob2]

He has never expressed having a friendship with Cutler, so I don't get why it is assumed that he is interested in the Bears in anyway.

Just wondering what is with the leaps to conclusions.

If Marshall wants to put up big time numbers having Orton as your QB wont help.

[the decider13]

If Marshall wants to put up big time numbers having Orton as your QB wont help.

I understand that...but the bears aren't the only team with a QB that can throw the ball.

I'm gonna have to say that there is no way Marshall ends up a Bear. Book it. I could see him going almost anywhere except the bears. The only places that are less likely are AFC west teams.

[bearfan]

If Marshall wants to put up big time numbers having Orton as your QB wont help.

I disagree, I think Orton can be as good or better than Cassell in McDaniels offense. He had just a few less touchdowns, and a few more turnovers overall, but besides yards they were pretty close in the things that count.

[BeerBaron]

I think we're 100x more likely to be getting Plax than Marshall. I think the only major advantages Marshall would bring over him would be experience with Cutler and he would likely be longer term help.

[Gay Ork Wang]

how is longer term help an ONLY

[BeerBaron]

Beefeater dry gin shot.......

[BUSTKUNTLAWL]

http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2009...ter_as_it.html

"Smith said the Bears have had no discussions about Brandon Marshall, who announced earlier this week that he would like to be traded out of Denver like former teammate Jay Cutler was."

Lovie Smith said the Bears have not ruled out pursuing free-agent wide receiver Plaxico Burress, but he believes the team can win with what it has right now.

[regoob2]

Beefeater dry gin shot.......

They arent tasty.

[regoob2]

Steve is not going to incriminate himself. But, you are reaching here good sir. Although, being able to listen to Mr. Angelo lay down the hammer via the cell phone would be an intriguing listen.

As for Plaxico - Steve expects it to happen, but isn't sure on a time table. Hester, Cutler, Pace, and others have been angling for him here already and Lovie & Angelo are under pressure to win now. Steve does know that Plaxico would love to catch passes from Cutler and has expressed that to Rosenhaus. Rosenhaus and Angelo have a pretty decent relationship which could also come into play. (minus the Briggs disaster which worked out nicely in the end)

Onto Brandon Marshall - Steve doesn't even see Jerry Angelo making more than one phone call about this guy. Marshall has beaten his girlfriend more times than Steve has gotten blumpkin's.

1) You would have to give up a decent amount of compensation for him. Can the Bears even top other teams offers? Steve doubts it. Tampa makes some sense since they have some coin to spend and need another big time receiver.

2) You would have to pay this guy a decent amount of coin. Top 5ish receiver money most likely and he is one beefeater dry gin shot away from coming home and beating his new girlfriend and being suspended for a long time.

On an ironic note Steve was watching an old Soprano's episode last night and it happened to be the one where Ralphy beats to death his 20 year old stripper girlfriend.

Steve's favorite wife beater of all time would have to be Bobby Cox:



Until next time..

It depends what Burress wants. Does he want a quick pay day before his possible jail time or a chance to win another title. My guess is money. Tampa and the Jets will offer more imo.

[BeerBaron]

They arent tasty.

I'd imagine not. That just sounds awful......I picture a mix between gin and beef jerky, which would be pretty awful.

It depends what Burress wants. Does he want a quick pay day before his possible jail time or a chance to win another title. My guess is money. Tampa and the Jets will offer more imo.

Both of those teams will likely be breaking in very young QBs at least by mid-season, and it's not like we're right up against the cap. If we sign him to a big 1 year deal with what we have left under the cap, it's not going to hurt us in a year.

Meanwhile, he really could help us in that year.

[awfullyquiet]

Beefeater dry gin shot.......

it taste like pine needles. lots of them. and firewater.

Onto Brandon Marshall - Steve doesn't even see Jerry Angelo making more than one phone call about this guy. Marshall has beaten his girlfriend more times than Steve has gotten blumpkin's.

Ew. Blumpkin.