Post by germansbombedph on Mar 10, 2017 1:11:02 GMT -6
It had to be done and it never would have worked another year. I hope he gets a starting Job and makes the post Season. Always liked him, always defended him and the only Bears Jersey I own has his Name and #6 on it. Guy was a beast in the EA Madden series for me all those Long years
“I would like to first thank the city of Chicago and its passionate fans for a memorable eight years. I grew up in Indiana rooting for the Bears as kid, so it was an honor to wear the Bears uniform and play quarterback at Soldier Field for my favorite childhood team.
I would like to thank Virginia, George and the rest of the McCaskey family for their support over my tenure in Chicago as well as Jerry Angelo, Phil Emery and Ryan Pace. It was a great experience to have played with such a great list of teammates during my time as a Bear. Also, I would like to thank all of the great employees of the Bears from the locker room to the front office.
Chicago is the city where I met my wonderful wife Kristin. I have been fortunate to have three beautiful children here. Our family will leave Chicago with great memories and relationships on and off the field. We look forward to the next chapter in our lives and wish the best to Bear fans everywhere.”
There was a lot to like about Jay, but the bottom line was he could not win enough games, could not put the team on his back and was not good under pressure. It was time. Does not mean that I don't like or respect him? No matter what anyone says, he was one tough SOB
There was a lot to like about Jay, but the bottom line was he could not win enough games, could not put the team on his back and was not good under pressure. It was time. Does not mean that I don't like or respect him. No matter what anyone says, he was one tough SOB
Just remembering those beatings Jay took by Ndamukong Suh, when our OL was the turnstyle boys - makes me believe Jay was a tough guy indeed. I figure he must have been pissing blood the next days after those games.
There was a lot to like about Jay, but the bottom line was he could not win enough games, could not put the team on his back and was not good under pressure. It was time. Does not mean that I don't like or respect him? No matter what anyone says, he was one tough SOB
Sure is.
Ive been reading all these weepy goodbyes today on the internet and it's getting a little old. I'm sure Jay is a good guy and I have no personal antipathy toward him. I'm sure we all can say that.
But...he failed. He was a failure as a Chicago QB, considering all the factors that spoke to what the expectations were (size of his contracts, his talent level, draft position, what it took to get him in trade, etc). There were too many meltdowns, too many missed opportunities, and too many no-playoff seasons.
Post by Whisky Beer Bob on Mar 11, 2017 15:30:34 GMT -6
I went back to that Thrift shop and found the Cutty jersey was still there. I did see a Amukamara Giants jersey but decided I can't have that. I did buy a Refrigerator Jersey I found that and came close to grabbing a Mike Brown XXL but that would have been too large.....
I wish him well as a person too but the fact of the matter is it just did not get done on his watch as QB. It has been argued ad nauseum that it was due to so many factors where you had a turnstile on the Oline, O coordonators, coaches, GM's, etc. It is all probably true to some degree but I think we all agree it was just time for a change.
I did see a Amukamara Giants jersey but decided I can't have that. I did buy a Refrigerator Jersey I found that and came close to grabbing a Mike Brown XXL but that would have been too large.....
