The Bears 2025 Free Agency Thread

[Lake Shore Drive]

I guess there are two ways to handle a rookie quarterback. One is make him feel safe, that nobody is there to take his job. I guess we tried that.

Second, is push him to perform by having him look over his shoulder.

This was the problem with Nick Foles. Nick signed to compete for the starting job, when he was brought in to support and mentor. Worst part was when Foles actually did dress, he was far away from the bench discussing the last series. Most of the time I saw Caleb on the bench last year he was just staring into space with nobody around him. I was hoping this got fixed simply by the offensive coordinator and quarterback coach, because it wont be Ben Johnson who has to watch the field the whole game.

I dont know if Case Keenum is that guy.

SB champ Jason McCourty would disagree:

Super Bowl Champ Declares Case Keenum An Outright Theft By Bears

Case Keenum arriving in Chicago shouldn't generate much buzz, but one former world champ thinks it's egregiously overlooked.

www.sportsmockery.com

Unlike the situation with Trubisky had with Foles, who was only 31 and only a couple of years removed from winning the SB when he joined the Bears, we're talking about a 37 year old Case Keenum, who's in the twilight of his career. Hell, he didn't even play last year. Williams won't be looking over his shoulder. Keenum is there primarily as a mentor, with a slight possibility of him becoming the #2 QB. Like McCourty, I also thought this was a great signing.

 

[BearsWillWin]

Second, is push him to perform by having him look over his shoulder.

Yes. Caleb is worried that Case F'n Keenum is gonna take his job.

I dont know if Case Keenum is that guy.

I don't know how many brain cells you have left...but the ones there are barely working.

Most of the time I saw Caleb on the bench last year he was just staring into space with nobody around him.

Every QB does the same exact thing. They go back to the bench and look at the tablet to see film of the last series. They have a brief chat with a coach or two, maybe some players. Then they sit and wait until the next series. Nothing we say CW do last season was any different from any other QB in the league. Just admit you have an agenda against the kid.

 

[NCChiFan]

I wouldn't over think this signing. Bears need a third QB to run preseason camps. I do not see this as anything more. >shrugs<

 

[averagejoe]

For all the undisciplined nonsense from last season, at least Keenan brings in a veteran presence and leadership to the locker room.

 

[justanidiot]

I wouldn't over think this signing. Bears need a third QB to run preseason camps. I do not see this as anything more. >shrugs<

they kept Austin Reed on a futures contract, so they had numbers, now they have 4. I thought they were fine with Reed taking over for Bagent if they dont keep him around I guess.

 

[beardown07]

I guess there are two ways to handle a rookie quarterback. One is make him feel safe, that nobody is there to take his job. I guess we tried that.

Second, is push him to perform by having him look over his shoulder.

This was the problem with Nick Foles. Nick signed to compete for the starting job, when he was brought in to support and mentor. Worst part was when Foles actually did dress, he was far away from the bench discussing the last series. Most of the time I saw Caleb on the bench last year he was just staring into space with nobody around him. I was hoping this got fixed simply by the offensive coordinator and quarterback coach, because it wont be Ben Johnson who has to watch the field the whole game.

I dont know if Case Keenum is that guy.

Bro, I don't know wtf planet you are on, but Caleb is the QB. There is not one QB available that would push to be the starter here. Not one. Number 1 overall pick, second season...NOBODY else is playing unless he gets hurt. It wouldn't matter who the fuck they brought in, and Keenum is widely regarding as a GREAT mentor.

You act as if Caleb is on a downward trajectory. That is nonsense.