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OT - Vick as Bears QB?

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/slezak/1363326,CST-SPT-carol06.article

You know how I'm always ranting about how off-field deeds mean nothing? I defended Bradley in this regard.

Not when it comes to animal cruelty. If Zambrano, Ramirez, Soto, Lee and Lilly were in a dogfighting ring, I'd want all their asses shipped out. Bring up half the AAA roster. Lose 112 games. I wouldn't care.

Let's just hope this is a hack practicing her hackery for a hack publication. Or that she drank too much over the holidays and needed a quick bit of hack.

 

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feel better??

get it all out?? how about you stick to baseball as this is a chicago cubs blog.

Dear Santa:: All I want for X-mas this year is an official 2009 Jake Peavy Cubs Jersey. Oh and a Beimel one too. I've been a real good guy for the most part!!!

by cubsluver22 on Jan 6, 2009 3:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

It says OT

Quick, someone go to cubsluver’s house! Someone has a gun to his head and is forcing him to click on posts against his will!

Hold on, cubsluver! You will live to hate Bradley! Just hold on! Help is on the way!

The worst beer I had was pretty good.

by Worf on Jan 6, 2009 3:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

dude

your out of line.

Dear Santa:: All I want for X-mas this year is an official 2009 Jake Peavy Cubs Jersey. Oh and a Beimel one too. I've been a real good guy for the most part!!!

by cubsluver22 on Jan 6, 2009 3:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No, you're out of line.

If you don’t want to read the post, don’t read it. There are Bears fans here, it’s the middle of the week, and the post is CLEARLY marked off topic.

Relax, please.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jan 6, 2009 3:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

lmao

I was toying with him a little because he always goes off the deep end when I do it. Was a liitle humor for myself. sorry!

Dear Santa:: All I want for X-mas this year is an official 2009 Jake Peavy Cubs Jersey. Oh and a Beimel one too. I've been a real good guy for the most part!!!

by cubsluver22 on Jan 6, 2009 4:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

OK, explanation accepted.

You should use the sarcasm indicator. Here it is:

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jan 6, 2009 4:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Explanation NOT accepted

Find me where I’ve done that. I couldn’t care less who posts what here. You’ve got me confused with someone else.

Do better next time.

The worst beer I had was pretty good.

by Worf on Jan 6, 2009 5:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Relax...

Someone feels like talking a little football with the guys he usually chats baseball with. Not a problem with me.

This is a hell of a lot better than “Should Hendry go after Peavy again?”

or how about this:

“Tex Unveiled at Yankee Stadium”

by EJThunder on Jan 6, 2009 3:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He put OT....chill my brother

Whoever said you can't mix business with pleasure never owned a PuttPutt course---Andy Bernard

by carmen_fanzone on Jan 6, 2009 3:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

this is less about football

and more like a drunken rant about an off topic article that he dont agree with. I will repeat this is a baseball blog. he already started another OT post about football, this could have went under there. there are well thought out baseball post on a baseball blog that get knocked down because of un needed post like these.

Dear Santa:: All I want for X-mas this year is an official 2009 Jake Peavy Cubs Jersey. Oh and a Beimel one too. I've been a real good guy for the most part!!!

by cubsluver22 on Jan 6, 2009 3:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Recommend the well thought out posts, then.

That way, they’ll get in the rec list and solve that problem.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jan 6, 2009 3:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Or, make an executive decision

to click on the “All Fanposts” button.

Sorry, Al. You’re handling this. I won’t engage him again.

The worst beer I had was pretty good.

by Worf on Jan 6, 2009 3:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You're right...

When topics disappear off the ‘Recent Fanpost’ list they are gone FOREVER.

If they are good topics they will get Rec’d and will be readily available for continued discussion.

by EJThunder on Jan 6, 2009 3:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

cubsluver22

you are hilarious. keep posting.

bring up felix.

by kylejo on Jan 6, 2009 6:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Didn’t hafta click on da post. Just sayin’.

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark

by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jan 6, 2009 3:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Eh, Vick's not for me...

First, this is almost certainly a fluff editorial piece.

But as you said, I’m not a fan of anyone who treats animals the way Vick did. That’s just inexcusable.

Aside from that though, I’m not sure he’s a great fit on the field anyway. Vick was (and may still be) an amazing athlete and runner. But he wasn’t a terribly good quarterback. Of course, that may have been simply due to the Falcons trying to make him something he wasn’t by forcing the West Coast offense on him. It may be that in the right system (one that doesn’t focus on quick timing patterns and short, accurate throws and instead allows him to drop back deeper, scramble more, and make plays downfield) he can still excel as a QB. And he’d be a perfect fit for the “wildcat” formation – you wouldn’t even have to replace him with a RB.

by SouthernCub on Jan 6, 2009 3:40 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I've been/was a huge fan...

but I don’t really know about this one.

There is no way he is in playing shape after he is released and I see no way that he gets by this without some sort of disciplinary reaction from Roger Goodell.

Some have said that he could possibly comeback as a return man, maybe even a running back.

He wasn’t the best passer to begin with but maybe that was because Atlanta, like the Bears, didn’t have any good targets. His best target throughout his Atlanta career was TE Alge Crumpler.

He’ll get a shot somewhere at being a QB again. I just don’t really know how’d I’d feel if he was a Bear. He definitely won’t be playing until he’s had months of training.

by EJThunder on Jan 6, 2009 3:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

How about this?

He can play for whoever, if he signs a contract stating that when he throws an INT, his coach gets to treat him the way he treated dogs who lost fights.

Seriously, I imagine he’ll get some looks as a wide receiver. And there is always Canada.

The worst beer I had was pretty good.

by Worf on Jan 6, 2009 3:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Haha, what a contract stipulation.

Maybe he could get some WR lessons from his brother, Marcus.

He had a hell of a career at Miami, didn’t he?

by EJThunder on Jan 6, 2009 3:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Vick will never play in the NFL again...

He might get someone up north to give him a chance, but I doubt it.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jan 6, 2009 3:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I dunno... I think it would be tempting enough...

for owners and GMs to take a chance on him.

The question would be whether or not he’d stick around on a teams roster.

by EJThunder on Jan 6, 2009 3:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Talent

From a pure talent aspect, he makes a lot of sense for some teams. The Lions and Raiders come to mind.

Still, I just don’t see anyone, even Jerry Jones, taking the chance from a PR perspective if nothing else.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jan 6, 2009 3:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Some owners could care less about PR. Al Davis has proven that.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jan 6, 2009 4:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Very True

Even with all of the character issues in the league though, from a pr stand point, nothing has attracted this much media attention and public out cry as the Vick case in terms on NFL players. Guns, drugs, domestic violence, etc, are all widely covered, but usually die down after a public apology, rehab, etc…

Vick’s “dogs” were even on the cover of this week’s SI. This case isn’t going away anytime soon and IMHO even someone as souless as Al Davis wouldn’t sign him. Altough, I should say, nothing would surprise me.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jan 6, 2009 4:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Let's see. Pacman Jones, Ricky Williams, Tank Johnson. He's got a shot. I know that

none of those guys have spent significant time in the pokey, but there is a large contingent of football fans out there who could care less about the treatment of innocent animals. As I said before, he’s got a shot.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jan 6, 2009 3:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers

have his CFL rights, which is exactly how it sounds. If he comes to the CFL, he has to sign with the Bombers

Los Cachorros!

by Laven on Jan 6, 2009 4:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

that's because one Canadian football team

is worth 1/2 of an American football team. :D

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Jan 6, 2009 4:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Not just one

We just have the Saskatchewan Roughriders (no space). The Ottawa Rough Riders (space) folded in 1996.

Los Cachorros!

by Laven on Jan 7, 2009 11:24 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Horrible PR Move

The Bears made such a media fuss over letting go Tank Johnson and Cedric Benson that to turn around and even publically consider Vick would be in poor judgment. Couple that with the fact that he isn’t suited to play in Turner’s Offense and I don’t see this happening.

IMHO he for sure won’t play this year in the NFL and I would be shocked (if not a little disgusted) if he gets the chance to play again.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jan 6, 2009 3:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I hope you are right...

There was a reason that he went back to college ball from the offensive coordinator post.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jan 6, 2009 4:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

True

Still don’t think a running QB would fit into the way that Lovie and Angelo have built the team. They rely on the run and intermediate passing game, which means more defenders in the box, thus limiting the mobility of your QB. Even if Turner weren’t there next season, the Bears don’t have the players to expand the field, even with a QB with mobility and arm strength such as Vick’s.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jan 6, 2009 4:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Am I the only one who thought Turner did an admirable job this season

with minimal talent at the skill positions?

Now Babich is another story…

http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/

by TheTruth11 on Jan 6, 2009 4:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Turner

I agree he did do a an admirable job this year. I especially was impressed with Hester’s progress and look forward to seeing how good he can be. However, I’m not the biggest Turner fan and don’t think he is the OC that can take the Bears to the next level.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jan 6, 2009 5:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

For the most part I agree.

However I do feel that if Turner had a QB capable of making all the necessary reads/throws, that perhaps the offense would shine. It has shown flashes of explosiveness with Rexy airing it out to start ’06 and pre-ankle neckbeard this season.

http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/

by TheTruth11 on Jan 6, 2009 5:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Also, I like how the Bears...

Are courting Rod Marinelli.

WHY?

That perfect just too much to overlook for Angelo?

Please.

by EJThunder on Jan 6, 2009 4:05 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I think he got an interview in Seattle too

My mind is boggling.

The worst beer I had was pretty good.

by Worf on Jan 6, 2009 4:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That would have been nice too...

Bob Babich doesn’t impress me too much, either.

Ron Rivera deserved the money the Bears didn’t want to give him.

The Bears want Marinelli as Defensive Line coach but I say hell with that altogether.

by EJThunder on Jan 6, 2009 4:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It seemed like Lovie and Rivera

were at odds with one another. It was odd that after all that praise was heaped on him, he ended up a linebackers coach.

Of course that has been rectified now and he’s proving his worth as a coordinator once again.

http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/

by TheTruth11 on Jan 6, 2009 4:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

because

he is regarded as one of the best D-line coaches in the NFL and coached with Lovie and Dungy in the Tampa 2 defense

by china423 on Jan 6, 2009 4:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

He is a great defensive mind and defensive coach. I agree with Kinky, the Bears should have held onto Rivera. Lovie likes to surround himself with his guys and Babich and Marinelli have coached with him before.

Keep in mind that Marinelli wasn’t solely to blame for the Lions being so bad. Matt Millen, IMHO, has set the franchise back ten years or more.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jan 6, 2009 4:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

But if he goes winless as a head coach...

That might say something about how he goes about his job(s) as of late.

I agree that the players have to be held accountable to some extent but I feel like Rod had more to do with it.

Detroit’s defense / defensive line was horrible last year. You’d think that a head coaches area of expertise would show some promise and that he would care how his coaching his area of expertise.

by EJThunder on Jan 6, 2009 4:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Not trying to let Marinelli off the hook.

He has proven to be an absolute train wreck as a head coach. I just think that some guys were born to be assistants, and Marinelli might be one of them. I know he put one of the worst D’s in the league out onto the field every week this year, but I don’t think his joining the Bears staff would be as horrible as it first appears.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jan 6, 2009 4:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

Exactly. The Cubs have someone on their bench who’s contributions to the last 2 seasons as bench coach can’t be ignored but possibly is hot a manager in Alan trammel.

In football you have guys who are either not good head coach but good coordinators or college coaches like Dave Wannstedt or Pete Carroll.

Barbara V. October 14, 1941 - December 19, 2008. A great lady who was a friend to all and like a second mom to her children's friends (she was my best friend's mom)

by cubstoseriesby100 on Jan 7, 2009 7:06 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

he's supposed to be

one of Lovie’s friends, and Lovie wanted to bring him when Lovie came to the Bears.

Lovie lovie lovie… some words look weird…

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Jan 6, 2009 4:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Actually

Actually he is considered a good position coach even a Defensive Coordinator just not a head coach.

The Cubs have someone on their bench who fits that description in Alan Trammel.

Barbara V. October 14, 1941 - December 19, 2008. A great lady who was a friend to all and like a second mom to her children's friends (she was my best friend's mom)

by cubstoseriesby100 on Jan 7, 2009 7:04 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

As a Niners Fan,

Thanks for not securing the Hall of Fame Bears LB Mike Singletary, and allowing him to come west, drop trow, and turn the team around. That guy’s a blessing for this screwed up franchise.

by TheHawk5 on Jan 6, 2009 4:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I don't ever want to

see Vick in a Bears uniform. If Carol wrote this to get attention well she’s got it.

by sue369 on Jan 6, 2009 4:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

sometimes attention is attained by controversy

She’s done her job as a columnist, regardless if her ideas are off base more often than on base.

As for the topic, eh on Michael Vick. No one is a bigger dog lover than me but I try to look past this and ask the question of a QB and there’s a couple other guys I’d like to see have a chance here before Vick, one who should be easier to obtain, the other more difficult.

They are Warner and McNabb, respectively.

Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.

by blackhawk24 on Jan 6, 2009 4:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

after Sunday

McNabb isn’t going anywhere.

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Jan 6, 2009 4:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I know....

sad but true. Only thing making this bearable (no pun) was he beat the queens.

Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.

by blackhawk24 on Jan 7, 2009 9:59 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Aramis

wasn’t he involved in cock-fighting? I apologize if i have my facts wrong here, but I know cock-fighting is viewed VERY differently in the Caribbean and Latin cultures and I thought Aramis was tied to it

just food for thought for the poster citing:

“If Zambrano, Ramirez, Soto, Lee and Lilly were in a dogfighting ring, I’d want all their asses shipped out. Bring up half the AAA roster. Lose 112 games. I wouldn’t care.”

by DartmouthCubsFan on Jan 6, 2009 4:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

He was involved in cockfighting in the Dominican...

Where incidentally cockfighting is legal.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jan 6, 2009 4:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

the legality of the issue

has little to do with the question of morality that is raised by the poster above

i assume if you view dog-fighting in such harsh ways as the poster above describes you’d feel similarly about cock-fighting, but maybe not since roosters aren’t man’s best friend

by DartmouthCubsFan on Jan 6, 2009 5:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like little Jerry Seinfeld!

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jan 8, 2009 2:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That was my first thought as well.

Also, Worf seems to prefer wife-beaters to dog-fighters, which is ridiculous in my opinion. I don’t agree with anything in the post.

by dakoose on Jan 6, 2009 6:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder how he feels about...

people that beat their wives with dogs?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 6, 2009 6:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Instant death penalty

not even a trial.

The same holds true if they beat their dogs with their wives, by the way.

The worst beer I had was pretty good.

by Worf on Jan 6, 2009 7:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I dont either

but hey I almost never agree with anything he says.

Dear Santa:: All I want for X-mas this year is an official 2009 Jake Peavy Cubs Jersey. Oh and a Beimel one too. I've been a real good guy for the most part!!!

by cubsluver22 on Jan 6, 2009 6:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe you should just avoid his posts, then.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jan 6, 2009 7:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't prefer either one

If you’re asking me which one boils my blood faster, it’s the dog-beaters.

I despise wife-beaters.

But a battered spouse can cry for help. She is not dependent on the man to feed her, let her out to go to the bathroom and groom her for fleas.

The worst beer I had was pretty good.

by Worf on Jan 6, 2009 7:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You've never been to Arkansas have you?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 6, 2009 11:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Do.Not.Want.

because he’s not GOOD!

by digitalbenjamin on Jan 6, 2009 4:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Something I wrote at another blog

Let’s not forget though it wasn’t like Vick was at one fight that got busted. He was the financier of a fairly large criminal enterprise. Dog fighting usually brings out scum. There was probably other illegal activity going on his property such as guns, drugs, gambling, etc… It just wasn’t the killing of the dogs. If he gets released and is suspended for another year (likely), he won’t come back to the league until 2010. In 2006, he only had a passer rating was only 75.7 with a completion rate of 52.6%. In 2010, he wouldn’t have played in over 3 years, would be 30 years old and probably wouldn’t be in the best of shape. And let’s not forget that there were a ton of character issues before this happened. If you’re an NFL team, would you risk the backlash to sign this guy?

Old Style is the nectar of life.

by Mordecai on Jan 6, 2009 4:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Agreed, Mordecai.

I hate what he did, but he’s doing his time, and justice is served.

However, as a NFL QB, he was vastly overrated. He’s obviously not the smart of a person, which is critical in being a franchise player. Vick is just another Kordell Stewart, and that didn’t work out too well last time.

by Neifi Puppy on Jan 6, 2009 6:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I completely agree

he will server his time, but it won’t change the person he is.
He was almost smiling when he was publicly apologising, apparently thinking it was all he needed to do.
As for his performance on the field, he has a very strong arm, and uses it to an extreme. He overthrows.
A great deal of being a good QB versus a very talented one, is getting the ball to the receivers in a manner of which they can catch the ball. Vick could not do that with the Falcons and I think I would take Gross-man to Vick for Da Bears anyday.

by chrisw95 on Jan 6, 2009 6:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You know,

the only thing Michael Vick has been able to do while in prison is work out.

WORK OUT.

And then work out some more.

I think he will be in fine shape…

Brian McRae's 5 o'clock shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Jan 6, 2009 4:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

if you're not in solitary

and you have access to the yard, sure, why not?

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Jan 7, 2009 11:31 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I was watching and waiting on you or Daver to

make a top/bottom joke, but you disapoint.

by N Oakley on Jan 7, 2009 11:47 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yea I was kinda hoping someone would take a stab at that one.

Or should I say, shank…

I’m sorry.

http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/

by TheTruth11 on Jan 12, 2009 10:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

wORK OUT

Work out yes but not football workouts for 2 years.

Well some people say the Bears lack a killer instinct and Vick certainly has that!

Barbara V. October 14, 1941 - December 19, 2008. A great lady who was a friend to all and like a second mom to her children's friends (she was my best friend's mom)

by cubstoseriesby100 on Jan 7, 2009 7:00 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

YAWN.....They're still playing pro football?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 6, 2009 5:01 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

yesssssssssss ... ech

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Jan 7, 2009 8:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

uhh, HELL NO

even if he wasn’t involved with the dog incident in the first place, he is a terrible passer. Sure he could run around and stuff but not even better than Orton

by lexmarklover on Jan 6, 2009 6:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

He is better than Orton

He is better than Orton but still no way. I’d rather lose 12 games with Orton next year than 11 with Vick.

He is not enough better than Orton to justify this.

Barbara V. October 14, 1941 - December 19, 2008. A great lady who was a friend to all and like a second mom to her children's friends (she was my best friend's mom)

by cubstoseriesby100 on Jan 7, 2009 7:01 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Regardless of your opinion of Vick

the man, he’s a great athlete. Unfortunately for him, he’s not a good quarterback.

The bears already have one great athlete they can’t get the ball (Hester), don’t need one more.

by N Oakley on Jan 7, 2009 10:32 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

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