[CBFF] Bears expecting intense competition at receiver

[Jim Ferolie]

Are we talking about the same Mike Green here? He started for four years and 
was a horrible fit for Lovie's new defensive system.

He wasn't replaced by a rook so much as tossed out on his ass after one 
game. I found it interesting that Todd Johnson couldn't take the spot. Big 
hits, little impact.

Coaches raved about how well Harris took to the position, but they raved 
about Kyle Orton, too. His spot is open for competition. Three interceptions 
and eight passes defensed is nothing to sneeze at, but it can definitely be 
improved upon. I think Harris is a workable starter but a wonderful backup.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kegstand" <kegstand24 at gmail.com>


> Didn't Mike Green do the same a year prior?  He was replaced pretty quick 
> by
> a rook!
>
> On 7/14/06, Victor Waldron <victor19 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > > I'm not so sure. Harris was a surprising rookie last season, not a
>> > > star but solid at his position. I think it will take some time for
>> > > Manning to work his way into the lineup.
>> >
>> > You guys can correct me but I'm nearly certain that I read somewhere
>> > speculation that Rivera was unhappy with Harris.  That Manning was
>> drafted
>> > as to give an opportunity to replace him.
>>
>> Even if that's true I can't imagine Manning replacing him too early in
>> the season considering the guy played (and started) most of the
>> season.
>>
>> V