2024 CHICAGO BEARS

Indifference71

Wma31394 said:

Indifference71 said:

Not sure how I feel about this Floyd guy that they drafted. It sounds like he may be a project. You would think that you'd get an NFL ready guy at #9. But I do have faith in Fangio and the defensive coaching staff....will be interesting to see what they do with the rest of their picks.

What did they give up to move up 2 spots? Did they need to in order to get him?

They gave up a 4th round pick this year. It sounds like the Giants were interested in this guy at 10 so they moved up to get him. Bears had 2 4th round picks this year so won't be completely out of that round.

mca47

Indifference71 said:

Not sure how I feel about this Floyd guy that they drafted. It sounds like he may be a project. You would think that you'd get an NFL ready guy at #9. But I do have faith in Fangio and the defensive coaching staff....will be interesting to see what they do with the rest of their picks.

I agree. When they announced his name, I cringed a little. I was really hoping for Shaq Lawson. You're right, Floyd is going to be a bit of a project. What worries me is that for being a tall dude with giant arms and good speed, the guy is built like a toothpick. Running around guys in college is one thing, but when you're up against 330lb O-linemen, they could toss this guy to the side. I don't see how he's going to be able to set the edge against run plays either. Again, OTs on the edge will hold this guy up like nothing. His coverage and decision making is a little suspect too. Fortunately, Fangio has worked with and built up guys like this in the past, so we'll see.

mca47

Indifference71 said:

Wma31394 said:

Indifference71 said:

Not sure how I feel about this Floyd guy that they drafted. It sounds like he may be a project. You would think that you'd get an NFL ready guy at #9. But I do have faith in Fangio and the defensive coaching staff....will be interesting to see what they do with the rest of their picks.

What did they give up to move up 2 spots? Did they need to in order to get him?

They gave up a 4th round pick this year. It sounds like the Giants were interested in this guy at 10 so they moved up to get him. Bears had 2 4th round picks this year so won't be completely out of that round.

Still a big gamble IMO. The 3-4 rounds is where your day to day players usually come from where 1-2 is big or bust. Unless they feel they can land guys for all their remaining needs...still seems like a lot for two spots and a guy that is going to need serious coaching and serious body building.

buck502000

bad move last night - who is that guy? The Bears have shot themselves in the foot with the last few drafts.

mca47

buck502000 said:

bad move last night - who is that guy? The Bears have shot themselves in the foot with the last few drafts.

Floyd was a stud in college and was almost guaranteed to be a first rounder. He just needs some work. I'm guessing Fangio and Fox were pushing Pace in this direction.

Wma31394

I'm out of the loop with this years draft talent..but when I hear the word "project" associated with a LB as a 9th overall pick it worries me..

mca47

Wma31394 said:

I'm out of the loop with this years draft talent..but when I hear the word "project" associated with a LB as a 9th overall pick it worries me..

Hahaha, like Shea McClellin? Yeah, I hear ya!

mca47

Hell of a draft if you ask me!

SPEEDY MCCREADY

So a friend of mine, after 10 years on the waiting list, purchased Bears season tickets. I was able to go in on 1/4 of his purchase.

In other words, I will be attending 4 Bears games this year, including the Monday night against Philly, and the Packers game.

PRETTY FUCKING COOL!!!!

Degeneratefk

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

So a friend of mine, after 10 years on the waiting list, purchased Bears season tickets. I was able to go in on 1/4 of his purchase.

In other words, I will be attending 4 Bears games this year, including the Monday night against Philly, and the Packers game.

PRETTY FUCKING COOL!!!!

Roughly, what does a 1/4 of season tickets run you?

SPEEDY MCCREADY

Degeneratefk said:

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

So a friend of mine, after 10 years on the waiting list, purchased Bears season tickets. I was able to go in on 1/4 of his purchase.

In other words, I will be attending 4 Bears games this year, including the Monday night against Philly, and the Packers game.

PRETTY FUCKING COOL!!!!

Roughly, what does a 1/4 of season tickets run you?

$900 gets me 10 tickets.

mca47

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

So a friend of mine, after 10 years on the waiting list, purchased Bears season tickets. I was able to go in on 1/4 of his purchase.

In other words, I will be attending 4 Bears games this year, including the Monday night against Philly, and the Packers game.

PRETTY FUCKING COOL!!!!

That's awesome Speedy!
Decent seats?

You probably have the games picked out but if I had the choice, I'd get early season games.
Better weather and the Bears will still be "in it" at that time. Hahahaha :sadface:

Degeneratefk

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

Degeneratefk said:

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

So a friend of mine, after 10 years on the waiting list, purchased Bears season tickets. I was able to go in on 1/4 of his purchase.

In other words, I will be attending 4 Bears games this year, including the Monday night against Philly, and the Packers game.

PRETTY FUCKING COOL!!!!

Roughly, what does a 1/4 of season tickets run you?

$900 gets me 10 tickets.

Dammit. I've never looked into buying g season tickets before because of the cost. Does that have time be paid up front or can you make payments on that?

I apologize if that is too personal. If you are not comfortable answering that, I understand.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

mca47 said:

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

So a friend of mine, after 10 years on the waiting list, purchased Bears season tickets. I was able to go in on 1/4 of his purchase.

In other words, I will be attending 4 Bears games this year, including the Monday night against Philly, and the Packers game.

PRETTY FUCKING COOL!!!!

That's awesome Speedy!
Decent seats?

You probably have the games picked out but if I had the choice, I'd get early season games.
Better weather and the Bears will still be "in it" at that time. Hahahaha :sadface:

I really cant tell you how excited I am for this. My wife is equally excited. We really plan on making a "DAY" of the 4 games we attend. We need to figure out our transportation plan. Do we just train it? Or drive to one of the bar/restaurants that offer shuttle service? Its going to be fun getting ourselves organized.

It worked out well for me as far as games. I was able to pick out 1 game in Sept. 1 game in Oct. 1 game in Nov. and 1 game in Dec. PERFECT! Plus like I said, I have the Monday night game and Green Bay.
PERFECT!

SPEEDY MCCREADY

Degeneratefk said:

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

Degeneratefk said:

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

So a friend of mine, after 10 years on the waiting list, purchased Bears season tickets. I was able to go in on 1/4 of his purchase.

In other words, I will be attending 4 Bears games this year, including the Monday night against Philly, and the Packers game.

PRETTY FUCKING COOL!!!!

Roughly, what does a 1/4 of season tickets run you?

$900 gets me 10 tickets.

Dammit. I've never looked into buying g season tickets before because of the cost. Does that have time be paid up front or can you make payments on that?

I apologize if that is too personal. If you are not comfortable answering that, I understand.

It was a 10 year waiting list.
Pretty sure once my friends name was picked, he had a certain amount of time to come up with the money. Maybe a month? Maybe a couple weeks. Also, I am pretty sure he had to come up with all the money at once.

He got 4 tickets for all 10 games including preseason.
I bought 2 tickets for 4 games. Plus I have 2 tickets for the preseason. 10 tickets for me.

Degeneratefk

That is definitely something to be stoked about. To bad Forte is gone. I would have liked to see him play.

I defended cutler for many hears, but God damn, he just isn't that good.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

Degeneratefk said:

That is definitely something to be stoked about. To bad Forte is gone. I would have liked to see him play.

I defended cutler for many hears, but God damn, he just isn't that good.

My wife and I plan on making each game we attend an "Event". I remember as a kid my father would take me to a Bears game, and it was always an event. The shuttle to the game, the game itself, then my dad would take me out to a nice steakhouse after the game. As a 50 year old man, I still cherish these memories. My wife and I are going to do the same. 4 Sundays this fall/winter, are going to be an event. I am truly like a little kid in a candy store, as far as these Bears tickets are concerned. To say I am a little excited is an understatement.

mca47

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

Degeneratefk said:

That is definitely something to be stoked about. To bad Forte is gone. I would have liked to see him play.

I defended cutler for many hears, but God damn, he just isn't that good.

My wife and I plan on making each game we attend an "Event". I remember as a kid my father would take me to a Bears game, and it was always an event. The shuttle to the game, the game itself, then my dad would take me out to a nice steakhouse after the game. As a 50 year old man, I still cherish these memories. My wife and I are going to do the same. 4 Sundays this fall/winter, are going to be an event. I am truly like a little kid in a candy store, as far as these Bears tickets are concerned. To say I am a little excited is an understatement.

That's awesome Speedy! I haven't been to a Bears game in like 15-20 years. Spacing those games out like that will def give you something to look forward to as well.
If Mrs. Speedy can never go, let me know...I'll fly in and join ya'.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

mca47 said:

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

Degeneratefk said:

That is definitely something to be stoked about. To bad Forte is gone. I would have liked to see him play.

I defended cutler for many hears, but God damn, he just isn't that good.

My wife and I plan on making each game we attend an "Event". I remember as a kid my father would take me to a Bears game, and it was always an event. The shuttle to the game, the game itself, then my dad would take me out to a nice steakhouse after the game. As a 50 year old man, I still cherish these memories. My wife and I are going to do the same. 4 Sundays this fall/winter, are going to be an event. I am truly like a little kid in a candy store, as far as these Bears tickets are concerned. To say I am a little excited is an understatement.

That's awesome Speedy! I haven't been to a Bears game in like 15-20 years. Spacing those games out like that will def give you something to look forward to as well.
If Mrs. Speedy can never go, let me know...I'll fly in and join ya'.

My 1st date with my wife? A Bears game! And that was 20 years ago.

She has always been a trooper when it comes to sporting events. She isn't the most knowledgeable fan, but she puts on her Cubs hat, or Hawks sweater, and has a blast. Cant wait to get her a Bears Jacket and a Bears hat, and watch her freeze her ass of at Soldier Field in December! Hahahahahahaha

mca47

Degeneratefk said:

That is definitely something to be stoked about. To bad Forte is gone. I would have liked to see him play.

I defended cutler for many hears, but God damn, he just isn't that good.

I think the Bears in general are moving in the right direction especially with John Fox and Ryan Pace running the show.
I was always optimistic about upcoming seasons in the past...even in the awful Marc Trestman days...I always had hope.
I honestly feel that barring injuries, the Bears stand a good shot to make the playoffs. Hell, while last year was a bad one in the wins/loss department, outside of a few games, they fought and battled to the end, and had some crazy things not happened, should have won 4-5 more.

Offensive line is upgraded and has depth.
Jeffery, White and Royal should be fun to watch.
Upgrades on the D-line.
HUGE upgrades at linebacker.

The secondary worries me a little, but hopefully the guys upfront can put some more pressure on the opposing QB so they don't have to spend the entire day running around covering guys.

Losing Forte sucked. 2nd best RB in Bears history and a stand-up dude. Fox loves RB tandems and I could see Langford and Howard complementing eachother well. I wouldn't want either in Fantasy though. hahaha

I know there are a lot of Cutler haters out there, but what he was able to do last year should be applauded. Injured O-line and injured WRs and he still put up solid numbers says a lot. The WRs he was throwing to last year wouldn't likely be playing on most other teams, Certainly not lacing them up to START. If he protects the ball he should have a good season.