That is so incredibly early in the preseason that starters won't get much playing time, if at all. At best this will be a glorified practice for both teams. Of course the meatballs will over react if Caleb doesn't look like a Hall of Famer in the game. Meatballs gonna meatball. LOL, it's how the meatballs roll...
Right if the Bears don't even make the pre-season playoffs to get to the pre-season Super Bowl, he will be declared a bust.
That is so incredibly early in the preseason that starters won't get much playing time, if at all. At best this will be a glorified practice for both teams. Of course the meatballs will over react if Caleb doesn't look like a Hall of Famer in the game. Meatballs gonna meatball. LOL, it's how the meatballs roll...
Right if the Bears don't even make the pre-season playoffs to get to the pre-season Super Bowl, he will be declared a bust.
LOL. I know.
And on a serious note, August 1st is mighty early to begin playing a game, even a PS game. The NFL does allow participant teams to begin summer training camp a bit earlier if they are playing in this Hall of Fame game. But still, that's so early. It would be a poor coaching decision to play your veterans much... just inviting injuries. The season is so long now. Best be careful with your veterans as you ramp them up for the "real" season. And a rookie QB will need some time in particular, climbing a very steep learning curve this year. JMO.
I bet the Bears do roll with starters this preseason. Typically preseason games are not too valuable or indicative, but with a new QB, they may take the opportunity to let him get as much time with starters as they can. The other alternative is to stay secretive and not let other teams see him play so he will be an unknown when the season starts. I think that for the Bears this year, that preseason time will be more valuable than normal and they may play the starters with the new QB to get reps
I agree that the starters will get some playing time, as always. But I would be shocked if the Bears play their starters any more than usual. They will get playing time, but winning the preseason is meaningless and always has been. Besides they need to evaluate other players for the final roster too.
Yeah... Good point. That's what preseason is traditionally for.
I agree that the starters will get some playing time, as always. But I would be shocked if the Bears play their starters any more than usual. They will get playing time, but winning the preseason is meaningless and always has been. Besides they need to evaluate other players for the final roster too.
Yeah... Good point. That's what preseason is traditionally for.
It's a weird situation, BIH. At least I think so. Teams that have a new QB and other players - like the Bears - need all the practice they can get (and preseason is really just a glorified practice thing). But on the other hand, these seasons are now a marathon-long strain on these athlete's bodies. I read an article a couple of weeks ago that stated 44% of NFL players miss games at some point every season. In light of all that, I can see why teams don't want to go too hard with starters in preseason games.
I am trying really hard to not let my expectations for Caleb Williams get too over-the-top for his rookie year. I do want him to have a great year. But more importantly I want to see him developed in a better way than previous QBs here. I don't want to see this QB pushed too hard, too fast. 2024 is not really THE year, but rather a first step in what we hope is a long successful era of winning.
We can say right now who the biggest hot-take posters will be.
This is a year to feel mighty good about the Chicago Bears. My hope is that we all can enjoy watching King Poles build a great team and Matt Eberflus (and an impressive coaching staff of nearly 30 coaches) make this into a championship team. This is the best that we have seen a Chicago Bears team positioned in 30 years. For any Bears fan that cannot enjoy this, I do feel mighty sorry for them. It does remind me of those early 1980's when Bears fans simply could not "believe" we had a championship team being built. Of course, 1985 happened. The "Chicken Littles" realized the sky wasn't falling.
We can say right now who the biggest hot-take posters will be.
This is a year to feel mighty good about the Chicago Bears. My hope is that we all can enjoy watching King Poles build a great team and Matt Eberflus (and an impressive coaching staff of nearly 30 coaches) make this into a championship team. This is the best that we have seen a Chicago Bears team positioned in 30 years. For any Bears fan that cannot enjoy this, I do feel mighty sorry for them. It does remind me of those early 1980's when Bears fans simply could not "believe" we had a championship team being built. Of course, 1985 happened. The "Chicken Littles" realized the sky wasn't falling.
Let's enjoy this. Good times for sure.
I am looking forward to this season like I look forward to every season. We just can't seem to shake the doom and gloom. Everyone is entitled to this own opinion of course (and Bears history isn't exactly encouraging), but there are a lot of broken records here that are simply on repeat.
This is a year to feel mighty good about the Chicago Bears. My hope is that we all can enjoy watching King Poles build a great team and Matt Eberflus (and an impressive coaching staff of nearly 30 coaches) make this into a championship team. This is the best that we have seen a Chicago Bears team positioned in 30 years. For any Bears fan that cannot enjoy this, I do feel mighty sorry for them. It does remind me of those early 1980's when Bears fans simply could not "believe" we had a championship team being built. Of course, 1985 happened. The "Chicken Littles" realized the sky wasn't falling.
Let's enjoy this. Good times for sure.
I am looking forward to this season like I look forward to every season. We just can't seem to shake the doom and gloom. Everyone is entitled to this own opinion of course (and Bears history isn't exactly encouraging), but there are a lot of broken records here that are simply on repeat.
I agree. The broken record stuff is becoming nothing more than spamming the board here. Nothing wrong with making a point. But it's not cool to post the same posts a zillion times. The "Fields is trash" stuff is especially stupid - the guy isn't even a Bears player. It is definitely reducing the quality of our messageboard here. I am "asking nice" for people to move on from that stuff.
