[CBFF] Changes

[Kenny Claxton]

Walker really hasn't been the same since the Dallas game iirc.

On 12/7/07, mactbone <mactbone0 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> DTs on the roster at the moment:
> Tommie Harris
> Antonio Garay
> Anthony Adams
> Darwin Walker
> and Israel Idonije, kind of.
>
> Without Harris they would have to sign someone and the rest of those guys
> are injured. Adams was out, Garay went down and something's up with Walker.
> -Chris
>
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> From: Westmalle van 't vat <westmalle at comcast.net>
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> Sent: Friday, December 7, 2007 12:06:29 PM
> Subject: [CBFF] Changes
>
> Okay, Bear fans, it is time to begin fixing the team.  Realistically, the
> playoffs are out of reach (if you want to debate this point, please start
> a
> different thread).  I would like us to play the Bears' brass and to
> discuss
> what moves ought to be made over the final three games to begin the
> post-season evaluation of players.
>
> To get the ball rolling, here are my suggestions:
>
> 1.  Start Kyle Orton from here on.  All of the teams we play are headed to
> the post season (GB) or might be vying for a spot (Minn, NO).  It should
> be
> an excellent chance to show what he's got.  What's more, it would save Rex
> and Griese from the interminable punishment of a porous OL.
>
> 2. Put the following guys on IR: Tommie Harris, Nate Vasher, and probably
> Brian Urlacher.  Let these guys heal and get ready for next year.
>
> In their stead, let's see what we've got in the backup ranks.  At DB, I'd
> like to see Corey Graham.  He's mainly doing special teams duty right now
> but you have to see if he might be able to compete for nickel back next
> year.  Frankly, you need to cut ties with Ricky Manning, Jr. in the off
> season and so who's going to step up.
>
> 3.  Clear the benches on OL.  Fred Miller might as well be cut now,
> period.
> But Josh Beekman @ guard and anyone else who can play the OL ought to get
> serious playing time to see if they'll be part of a rebuilt OL.
>
> 4.  At WR, let's see more Devin Hester and Mark Bradley.  In fact, I would
> be in favor of letting those guys get Moose's reps in practice.  (Moose
> ought to be cut in the off season, if you ask me, but they probably won't.
> Nevertheless, he doesn't really need practice time anyhow.)  I think both
> Devin and Bradley both need more reps in practice to get more in the flow
> of
> the offense.  Let's give it to them.  And start one (or both) of them
> alongside Bernard Berrian.
>
> There are other ones I'm toying with, too, but I'll stop here.
>
> What do you think?  Any other suggestions?
>
> Steve
>
>
>
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