Well thats not true. The Bears were 7th in the league in pass protection this year. They can protect a pocket passer. Hoyer and Barkely are pocket passers. When the QB goes through his progressions and gets the ball out on time and doesn't hold onto it forever the Bears are near the top 5...thats just a fact. As for the receiver issue...as it stands right now it's an issue for sure, and I have been pretty vocal in how I felt Pace has dealt with AJ...but it looks like I'm about to be proven wrong and huh...what do ya know...a guy employed by an NFL team has a better idea of how to do his job than I do...what are the odds?
I don't see this as the final move at QB, and I don't think a 3 year deal keeps them from drafting a QB high in this draft and that QB coming in and competing...and if that QB is better I don't think it keeps that QB from starting.
after these reports, 2 days ago, I thought too that Pace played his cards great with AJ. Now, im not so sure, have a feeling he could end up in Philly or Tennesse...
Reports I heard is if another team is willing to go to 14mil he's likely going to sign there, if not then the Bears still have a chance. Honestly it's 2 mil, up it to 13 and see if he bites.
I just bought a car a few weeks ago, and the negotiations were pretty harsh and got a little testy(I know w/me how'd that happen right?) but he said that if both sides want something to happen they can make it work. Pace and AJ, if they both really want him to be in Chicago should make this work.
Any QB that made it through college should be able to do that. Hell, Cutler was more than good with no pass rush. You put pressure on him and it was a quick entrance for bad Jay. I guess we get a taller version with Glennon? Playing under pressure is hard. Not too many guys do it well. Even Rogers is not very good under pressure. Brady also. Except you have to kill Brady. He might suck under pressure but he goes the next play like nothing happened and eventually he gets you.
Jay's biggest downfall was not being able to throw the ball away. He had unwavering confidence (or stupidity) that cost him so many turnovers at the absolute worst possible times. His turnovers never seemed to be like a punt, rather every one went to go to a guy taking it to the house or a minimum setting up an easy FG. Of course I'm exaggerating because it would be impossible to have every INT like this. It sure felt that way though.
Jay was also king of the sack fumble deep in your own zone (which also went for 6 not all that infrequently).
I used to love that cool move he'd do when he would roll out a little, then stand there obvilious to time for a near eternity holding the ball down by his right hip.
Ian RapoportVerified account @rapsheet 27m27 minutes ago More When Mike Glennon’s deal is finalized with #Bears, it’s expected to be 3 years for an average of $14.5M, source says. Will still draft a QB
Good to know we are still drafting a QB but wish they would have kept it quiet. Might also be misdirection. If they do, I wonder where.
That the Bears need to draft a QB high up (1st 3 rounds for sure) is the worst kept secret in the NFL. Glennon or no Glennon.
Jeff Martin@jeffmartin99 @mattbowen41 so the Bears signed a taller slower Jay Cutler???
Matt Bowen@mattbowen41 Don't see a comp to Cutler (outside of arm strength). Bears coaches have some work to do with Glennon. Needs reps. But has tools to develop.
Matt Bowen@mattbowen41 QB Mike Glennon -- Notes from his game tape. The positives + areas of concern that must be developed.
Jay's biggest downfall was not being able to throw the ball away. He had unwavering confidence (or stupidity) that cost him so many turnovers at the absolute worst possible times. His turnovers never seemed to be like a punt, rather every one went to go to a guy taking it to the house or a minimum setting up an easy FG. Of course I'm exaggerating because it would be impossible to have every INT like this. It sure felt that way though.
Jay was also king of the sack fumble deep in your own zone (which also went for 6 not all that infrequently).
I used to love that cool move he'd do when he would roll out a little, then stand there obvilious to time for a near eternity holding the ball down by his right hip.
That was awesome
Glennon might fail, but by all accounts that is one thing that he won't do, I hope that we'll get some kind of weird mix of Hoyer's quick and good decisions and Cutlers ability to go deep.
Because this team cannot protect a pocket passer. I'd bet against it (improvement) and it would be great if the bears drafted a QB too, but why pay someone 14-15 mil a year and have Leno on his blind side, no #1wr to throw to and your best Te on the wrong side of 30?
I'm waiting on the draft to see how Pace plays it; is this about getting talent on the roster or reaching to plug holes. In two drafts, I am not clear on what he's up to thanks in no small part to the bears having a need everywhere when Pace arrived. All our best players were on 2nd contracts at best, except AJ. One year left there, then franchised now a FA.
If we draft a QB before rd4, they'll need reps. Pair him with a T and let him figure out how to play under center/ read pro zones. I don't see why you do that and sign Glennon. Glennon comes in to start and this team has plenty of back ups floating around.
Well thats not true. The Bears were 7th in the league in pass protection this year. They can protect a pocket passer. Hoyer and Barkely are pocket passers. When the QB goes through his progressions and gets the ball out on time and doesn't hold onto it forever the Bears are near the top 5...thats just a fact. As for the receiver issue...as it stands right now it's an issue for sure, and I have been pretty vocal in how I felt Pace has dealt with AJ...but it looks like I'm about to be proven wrong and huh...what do ya know...a guy employed by an NFL team has a better idea of how to do his job than I do...what are the odds?
I don't see this as the final move at QB, and I don't think a 3 year deal keeps them from drafting a QB high in this draft and that QB coming in and competing...and if that QB is better I don't think it keeps that QB from starting.
I agree and really don't get where people have this impression that the Bears OL sucks. It doesn't! In fact, especially considering Kyle Long missed a lot of time, the Bears OL was pretty darn good after a rough couple games to start. I would agree that we need another T for competition and depth but otherwise the OL is not a problem right now.
Think he's 6'6", some say that qb's this tall the height is actually a detriment, but haven't see why it's thought that way...btw his wife is amazing looking. Hopefully their kids are immunized also.