[CBFF] CBFF Blog: "Arrogant" Angelo Laughs Last

[Steve Behrens]

As much credit Angelo deserves for hiring Lovie (and there should be tons),
you have to temper that with the knowledge that  Angelo first offered up the
most prestigious NFL coaching job to Nick Saban, who, lucky for us, took a
pass on coaching our Bears.  (Hey, I wanted Saban at the time as well.  I
aint say'n... I'm just say'.)
At this point in time, the key issues are weighing on Angelo's approval
rating:

1)  Not having Lovie resigned;  Depending on how much Lovie feels
disrespected at not getting offered a contract extension last year, I feel
there's a reasonable possibility that he walks after this season.  There
will be plenty of team willing to pay more that what Angelo will offer him
this off season.

2)  Same goes for Briggs.  I've already seen mention that Briggs intends to
walk at the end of the season.  I think Angelo should have tried harder to
sign him last year, and probably won't even come close this off season.

3)  Is Angelo's personality type such that it will make negotiation with
Drew Rosenhaus - and the several players he has playing with the Bears
- practically impossible?  My fear is that negotiations could very well turn
ugly, and if they do for one, they might for all.  Will angelo just think
that he's good enough to just go out and replace these guys instead of
paying for them?  I think that's a possibility.

Those are my main worries / issues as it pertains to Angelo... but, IMO,
they're substantial and looming just beyond the afterglow of this season.

-Behr




On 11/2/06, mactbone <mactbone0 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> I know I'm worried about the offensive line. I don't
> feel that much of the depth is any good and since the
> starters are all so old I think it's an issue that
> needs to be addressed sooner rather than later. I also
> think that the LB depth needs to show something or
> they need to draft or sign somebody. Ayabendejo is
> great for special teams and spot duty but that defense
> gets noticeably worse if Urlacher, Hillenmeyer and
> Ayabendejo are the starting 'backers. I don't think
> that the coaches have any confidence in Leon Joe or
> the other recent drafted LBers. I'm really unclear on
> the RB situation because I can't tell if it's a scheme
> issue or lack of talent. Last year the Bears ran with
> nine guys in the box and were able to grind out the
> yards but last week was the first time I had any
> confidence in the run game - unfortunately it's not
> impressive when you run on the 49ers.
>
> Basically, there are issues and flaws with this team
> that haven't been exposed yet for various reasons. At
> this time it's not an issue, but to be successful you
> have to think ahead and plan for when things go wrong.
> Not every team will give up 17 points before they get
> a first down.
>
> I don't think Angelo has done a bad job, he's just
> very mediocre. I wouldn't hesitate if someone better
> was available. Although I should give him credit for
> the Lovie signing, so far it's looking really good.
> -Chris
>
> --- Phil DeNomme <pdenomme at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > So you have issues with things that may or may not
> > pop up down the line?
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: cbff-bounces at chicagobearsfanforum.com
> > [mailto:cbff-bounces at chicagobearsfanforum.com] On
> > Behalf Of Tom Shannon
> > Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2006 8:49 AM
> > To: post at chicagobearsfanforum.com
> > Subject: Re: [CBFF] CBFF Blog: "Arrogant" Angelo
> > Laughs Last
> >
> >
> > You're thinking specifics.  I'm thinking about
> > long-term response to
> > problems as yet unknown as they crop up.  I think
> > its best addressed after
> > the season.
> >
> > Tom S.
> >
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