[CBFF] Walker's Contract

[Jim Ferolie]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dwayne" <dwayne at wctc.net>


> Since we are all feeling the love, and slamming the Bear kool aid:
>
> 1. I think the defense right now is better than the first half of last 
> year.
> Our starting safties in the Super Bowl are now #3 and 4 on the depth 
> chart.
> 2. Walker, Adams, and Dusty are a Huge, and I mean huge up grade over 
> Scott,
> Tank, and Boone.

Agreed on all. Freakin' love it. But Scott and Boone were very dependable, 
if never close to spectacular.

> 3. Anyone think J. Williams can overtake Hunter at lb? Or possibly even 
> the
> rookie?

I thought about this, but I'm not sure. I think they like Hunter's knack for 
being in the right place at the right time. I also think WLB is way 
different from SLB. Even Urlacher had problems mastering SLB because it's so 
physical.

> 4. I think Benson will give us 1300 yards and about 14td's.

Sure hope so. I'm nervous, though. I think it'll be more like 8 or 10 TDs. 
I'm curious how well he'll catch the ball. He really wasn't asked to do it 
much last year.

> 5. People will be mentioning Rex Grossman for league MVP from week 3 
> through
> week 17, and will make the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl.

I think it will take four or five weeks before people around the country 
shake off their prejudices. He'll really have to be outstanding. I agree 
with the last two but I will not type either of those words until January.

> 6. I would not mind seeing Griese get dumped if Leak shows anything at 
> all.
> I never liked him. Orton will win the #2 job.

I just don't see that. He'll still be a guy where the coaches know what 
they're getting, and in a time of turmoil, that's invaluable.

> 7. I think AP will prove to be a very capable #2 RB.

He always has. Not as powerful as I'd like, not fast enough to distinguish 
himself and not incredibly durable, but solid all-around. Another guy you 
can count on.

> 8. Is Bauzin a bust for his draft position?

Was Brian Urlacher when he got demoted in camp?