We are going to be posting some training camp videos here. Here are just a couple. Let us know your thoughts.
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Training Camp Video 2010 – 1
Thursday, August 12th, 2010
Chris Williams Speculation
Monday, August 11th, 2008There are so many rumors circulating that the Bears somehow knew that Williams had a back injury and drafted him anyway. Then, they tried to put him in during training camp, and he either aggravated his injury or the injury caused him to compensate in other areas of his body, therefore herniating a disc in his back. The rumor further insinuates that the Bears didn’t care that Williams had back trouble and that he would be okay.
During Senior Bowl week an article was posted on Scout.com regarding “who’s hot” and “who’s not” among collect football’s top prospects. Chris Williams was listed as a player who was “hot” at the moment, and would be a good draft pick. Rumors later surfaced from other teams regarding William’s back. These rumors, however, according to reliable sources such as Jeff Dickerson, reporter for ESPN 1000 in Chicago, were supposed to cause his draft stock to drop so that teams could possibly pick him up later in the draft, and get a steal.
This along with the fact that in his college career at Vanderbilt University, Williams never missed a game or a practice due to injury. He remained at a high level, and played well in the Senior Bowl, with no noticeable discomfort.
It is a stretch to think or insinuate that the Bears knew that Williams had back problems and drafted him anyway. They take great caution and immense evaluation when drafting a player, and there were other highly touted Offensive linemen they could have drafted at the same place. Consequently a lot of them are injured now as well. Brandon Albert, Jeff Otah to name a couple. Keep in mind that the injuries happen, and it is very common for teams to try to circulate rumors about players before the draft to try get their draft stock to drop to where that team is drafting.
Williams will be ok eventually, and it won’t be the end of the world for the Bears.
Question Marks Don’t Equal Negatives
Monday, August 4th, 2008We definitely have question marks, but question marks can be looked at optimistically or pessimistically as well. I choose to look at the question marks as opportunities for guys to prove themselves. Sure some of them will let us down, but not all of them.
A lot of fans in Chicago, and on talk radio in Chicago KILL me with their assumption that question marks mean holes. This is entirely untrue in this great league of parity. Question marks mean just that, question marks. Some guys will step in and surprise us and some will disappoint. I just believe that the guys who might disappoint will not have a big enough impact to cause our team as a whole to fail.
I am not sure how it is fun to be a fan and be so pessimistic. Looking at the bright side (while still being “realistic”) is a lot more fun than thinking that your team is going to suck because there is open competition at some of the positions.
Right now, we have one the most proven solid defenses in the NFL with everyone healthy and ready to go.
We have a reworked offensive line where we have moved guys around to where they are better suited (John Tait). We have a rookie who has been hurt, but when he comes in is going to be an upgrade to some of the guys who left on the O-line.
We have a running back that IS (this is not even debatable in my mind) better than the uncommitted Cedric Benson.
We have 2 QBs that have been in this system for a while now, and are getting more and more comfortable with every snap (I like our chance with either one of them under center).
We have serviceable WRs who will get the job done, and one guy who has potential that is out the roof in Devin Hester. Some say Booker is old, but he just had his 32nd b-day. lets look at who all in the NFL is around the same age or older than he is: Terrell Owens 34, Torry Holt 32, Marvin Harrison 35, Plaxico Burress 31 (in 10 days), Randy Moss 31. Brandon Lloyd had one off year in a place that never really gave him a chance (unfortunately this is similar to Adam Archaletta, but I think he was done long before he got here).
If Devin Hester continues to return punts and kicks, we have AUTOMATIC field position advantage in every game, even if they just kick it out of bounds. Aside from Hester we have one of the best special teams units in the NFL.
We have a very accurate kicker who is working on his distance. Not too hopeful with that, but inside 45-50 yards he is money.
We have a head coach that has turned this into a hard working, team that has been to the playoffs 2 out of the 4 years he has been here, and 1 super bowl. We have guys who are now happy with their contracts and ready to play football. There are some teams (and ours has been one of them in the past at times) that are NOT focused on winning, and neither is their front office. You can’t say that about this team. They are obviously willing to pay to get the best players, and keep the ones they have.
This is a freakin long post so some of you might not ever read it, but some of you will and STILL will not be optimistic about this year, and nothing will change your mind. I don’t understand that, and I don’t see how that is fun. I am looking forward to this year, and have high hopes.
GO BEARS.
Chicago Bears Training Camp – Day 7
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008I keep hearing negative things about this Bears team from talking heads around Chicago. It they took the time to pay attention they would notice that we could have one of the best Bears defenses we’ve had in a long time. That of course is based on the idea that everyone stays healthy. We are really only deep on the D-line, so the linebackers and secondary HAS to stay healthy for us to have a strong defense.
Offense is another thing. If our offense can keep our D off the field, and move the ball with moderate consistency it will go a long way in keeping our D healthy. Hester (assuming he retains his role as a return man) will give us continual field position advantages, and our offense just has to get some points out of it. If we can get 17 – 20 points out of our offense, and the defense remains healthy, we will have a good year.
All in all, I am sick and tired of all the negativity that I hear spewed out of the mouths of talking heads, mostly coming FROM Chicago. I don’t know how you can be a fan of the Bears and say some of the things those morons say.
Enough talk, enjoy some highlights from Roy at Bears training camp.
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Chicago Bears Training Camp – Day 6
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008Some more highlights from Chicago Bears Training Camp. Continuous props to for providing these videos to hardcore Bears fans.
Bad note about this day of camp. Rex fumbles 2 snaps. Can’t happen Rex, can’t happen.
sorry. had to take the videos off.
Chicago Bears Training Camp – Day 5
Monday, July 28th, 2008Chicago Bears Training camp day 5. Peanut refining his outstanding quarterback skills. Some good some bad. It really looks like Rex is outplaying Kyle in camp. This is no surprise to me, because Rex has always been a great practice player. He just needs to relax and play his game once the season starts. The interesting things to watch here is the WR battles that are going on. Not only are Brandon Lloyd, Devin Hester, Rashied Davis, and Marty Booker battling it out, but Mike Haas has been looking good. As Roy from SportsFansNetwork points out, Rex and Haas seem to have something going. He is a Tom Waddle type receiver who just seems to hang around, and won’t quit.
To sum up, I think Rex is going to have the starting job going into the preseason, but the real battle is at the WR position.
Had to remove. Sorry.
Hester AT CAMP, Day 3
Friday, July 25th, 2008Devin Hester, after a small holdout, is back in camp. He was at breakfast this morning, and caused a slight stir even amongst the players.
Nathan Vasher, Bears CB, said “We’re a whole lot better with him being here.” So the players are obviously excited he is back. There is no word on whether a deal has been struck or not, but Hester is back in camp and ready to work. He obviously realizes the team needs him, and it will be better for him in the long run if he practices and resumes his role as a team player.
I believe the Bears and Hester are pretty close to a deal.
Chicago Bears Training Camp Video
Thursday, July 24th, 2008Found a pretty good video of Bears training camp on Youtube. It includes some great throws from both QBs, but that doesn’t really matter because there isn’t any hitting going on. The real test will be when they put pads on and hit. It does show us some real speed from Forte, and some great catches by Marty Booker, Early Bennett, Kellen Davis, and others. I can’t wait to see Matt Forte in a game, he is going to be good, trust me.
Had to remove. Sorry.
