We're named by our monikers and I'm not unnamed to you.

I am owning that. I said I believe Bagent is a better quarterback, and I think he'll improve going forward more than Fields. If I'm wrong about it all, I'll own it and I'm sure you won't let me forget it. I'm cool with that.

_________________
Be well

GO BEARS!!!

The moniker doesn't tell me who anyone here happens to be. And wasn't it just yesterday that you were "hiding" behind the opinion of guys who currently play for Da Bear in order to validate your opinion that Caleb was great? WYC?

_________________

I don't need to hide behind anyone's opinion on Caleb. I've stood on my own opinion, even when the media was calling him a diva. I can't watch him practice, so I have to attempt to dissect the opinions of others when it comes to his practice performance. I want to hear he's struggling because that's the only way he's going to improve.

Stand ten toes down on your thoughts, homie. You shouldn't need a crowd with you. It isn't life of death if you're wrong. It won't be the first of last time you'll be wrong either.

_________________
Be well

GO BEARS!!!

Usernames are not indicative of who made a post. You tell em pal.

_________________

NAS IS A MAN, HES 40!!!!!

_________________
2018
#ExtendLafleur
10 More Wins

So says the dude desperately clinging to the hope that Tyson Bagent will someday be better than Justin Fields. Just so he won't be wrong. I'm quite comfortable with "rolling the ball" out on this one. I can accept getting it wrong. Question is, can you?

_________________

To suggest that you're 2 sandwiches short of a picnic does a disservice to picnics.

_________________

If Bagent is playing, it means something has gone terribly wrong with Caleb. Either he's injured, or he's JaMarcus Russell. Outside of the preseason, I have no interest in finding out anything about Bagent. That said, you can't accept the possibility that the consensus #1 pick is better than Fields. I can't imagine you accepting an undrafted player being better. You're a Fields meatball.

_________________
Be well

GO BEARS!!!

I think you can't accept being wrong for thinking that he would. As far as Caleb goes, it's go time. Time to lace em up and play. Fields is playing this weekend. Will he? Or will we have to hear Writer Bob inform us as to why it wasn't necessary since No QB has played in the first 2 preseason games since Bobby Douglass did so back in 1957? Just Asking Questions

_________________

Beyond some rubber v glue thing, I have no idea what any of this means. I just hope some good whiskey is aiding you in this artistry.

_________________
Be well

GO BEARS!!!

Rewatched Hard Knocks

Caleb's quick release is what I love. Especailly after watching Fields long wind up for 3 years.

That quick release is the difference, in the NFL, of a completion or batted down/pick. Looks like he can throw from different angles. He's very agile. He's able to put himself into different angles quickly. Not the biggest guy. I mean 6'1 is fine. But he's not very strong. Slight build. So you gotta worry about him getting up from big hits.

Reading the field quickly is the key for all QBs, obviously. We don't what he is with that yet. But I think he's a guy that can make of for bad reads and create a lot of play grounds plays. When fields got lost, he couldn't create anything throwing. So he had to run. Caleb is gonna dance around in the pocket while receivers break off their routes and we'll get some big throws.

It's not difficult to ascertain the point that Caleb needs to play this weekend.

_________________

Mully and Haugh are trying to talk themselves off the ledge regarding Caleb's recent string of poor practices.

_________________

They are trying to create listener interest. Earlier, they were talking about the Cubs being back in it. The station has become so disingenuous with its content it is difficult to believe anything they produce. The weekend shows are usually pretty good because they don't get the memos from Mitch on what to push

We, and the reporters, have no idea of the dynamics and the goal of any individual practice. It's like reporters writing about a pitcher getting roughed up in spring training only to later find that he was developing a new pitch.

That old scout who Frank ran off the board used to say that you don't scout the numbers.

_________________
O judgment! Thou art fled to brutish beasts,
And men have lost their reason.

I'm certain that the goal in practice is not to suck ass. No matter what they are "working on".

_________________

I don't think Williams has had a good practice since they put pads on. That ain't a positive trend. Hopefully he will find his footing soon.

Incidentally, that old scout you favorably quoted, Keyser Soze, had the worst eye for talent among any board regulars.

_________________

Yeah from everything I've read he was ok in 7 on 7s but each time that there was 11 on 11 with pads on he struggles. Which (I suspect) is the primary reason that Eberflus is playing cat and mouse games with whether to play him this weekend.

_________________

7 on 7s are designed for the offense to succeed. If the QB isn't perfect or close to it in those drills, something is wrong. Full team drills are a much more accurate measure of player development. And Williams has sucked in them thus far. I think this is fairly normal, though. Rookie QBs often hit training camp walls. Williams just needs to find a way to work out of his.

_________________

Yeah 7 on7s are light work. However there is something that has been consistent (which MANY discount) with him that may be a problem. The better the competition, the more he shrieks. That was the knock on him going back to college. He might just be the equivalent of "4A prospect". It's still early but the problem is that the Bears are trying to make the playoffs this year. The normal curve that is applied to rookie QBs isn't really applicable with this kid given the moves that they have made.

_________________

He's done better in the 2 minute drills since thr pads have been on. Everything else has been hit or miss.

_________________
Be well

GO BEARS!!!

Seemingly mostly "miss" it appears.

_________________

He was old. Someone thought he had ability back in his day.

I can wait for games to judge for myself the quality of his play. It's not like he isn't going to be the starter for 3+ years.

_________________
O judgment! Thou art fled to brutish beasts,
And men have lost their reason.

_________________
Be well

GO BEARS!!!

That kind of report about Justin Fields meant he had turned a corner and here comes a 5,000 yard season !!!

_________________
Proud member of the white guy grievance committee

It aint the six minutes. Its what happens in those six minutes.

_________________

Good for Caleb. Keep pushing the envelope.

_________________
Be well

GO BEARS!!!

Trade him for a third round pick in a year

_________________
O judgment! Thou art fled to brutish beasts,
And men have lost their reason.

To Pittsburgh?

_________________
Be well

GO BEARS!!!

For example, lots of reps wherever they avail themselves.

C.J. Strout was killing it with 11 on 11 at the same point last year.

When Stroud wasn't throwing touchdown passes, he helped the offense move the chains during 11-on-11 play. For the third consecutive practice, Stroud's production led to an efficient performance for the offense while he continued to get the ball out quicker.

Coach DeMeco Ryans has not named Stroud the Texans' official starter four days before their first preseason game against the New England Patriots. But every snap Stroud has taken since Thursday's practice has been with the first team — despite solid play from Mills.