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July 14th, 2008 — Analysis, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, NFL Predictions and Speculation, Thoughts, Opinions, and Projections
When the Minnesota Vikings acquired former Bears wide receiver Bernard Berrian, some thought it was a mistake, if only because the Vikings offered him a 6-year, $42 million deal. Berrian, as most Bears fans can attest to, is a highly talented athlete with inconsistent hands. There were times last season when Berrian would haul in a spectacular catch, but there were also moments when he left fans to scratch their heads (or pull out their hair in frustration).
January 23rd, 2008 — Analysis, Chicago Bears, NFL Predictions and Speculation, Thoughts, Opinions, and Projections
What You Say: Quarterback
What I Say: Offensive Line, Wide Receiver, Safety
Unlike most fans, I don’t think that the Bears greatest need is at quarterback. Rex Grossman is still a relatively inexperienced and young quarterback at roughly the same stage of development as a player like Matt Leinart (considering actual game time — Grossman, as most will remember, had a history of injuries).
But the team does have other issues on offense. The Bears struggled for the first time in years to run the ball effectively and the quarterback, whether it was Griese or Grossman or Orton, had little time in the pocket. That reflects on the offensive line. Meanwhile, tackle Fred Miller and guard Ruben Brown are both nearing the end of their career. Clearly, the Bears should do something in the draft to acquire some new talent on the line.