what should they do?

[cubzzzfanincali]

well, I think I am coming out of my anger and hatred for what happened Sunday....maybe it's New Year's and all that...I don't know. Maybe just the dense fog of a good hangover.

So as I sit here, having watched the game twice today, and thinking about this team, it is at a huge crossroads. Debatably, this is the biggest offseason in a long time for this team. Think about it, we have to deal with a QB decision, the whole defense is a mess, we have a bunch of stars who were injured and are due to re-sign, we have our picks in a draft and in decent position, and for once the team isn't fundamentally old.

Decisions like the Cutler decision are obviously big, but there are other huge matzoballs hanging over this team. What are they going to do about Henry Melton? Tillman? Extend Marshall? Those are all big ticket items.

I really don't care about the draft...in that I don't care who or what position it is, so long as it is among one of the many, many obvious needs. Yeah if they draft a WR or RB round 1, I will go ballistic, but other than that, hell, I don't care. I'm going to trust the scouts. They see a guy they want, great. Just don't be trading up...this roster has too many holes.

I'd really like to see them either cut or re-structure Peppers. He is going to cost more money than he is worth. $18.25 million for a declining DE is too much. Yes, I am worried that they will overpay Cutler, but at least Cutler will "only" be overpaid by a few million if they do overpay. Peppers, by contrast, has the potential to wreck the team. I say this although I loved the guy, he was a great signing, all hail Lord Julius. But if we pay him $18+ next year for 6 sacks, we are screwed. His cost has to come down....a lot.

 

[richig07]

well, I think I am coming out of my anger and hatred for what happened Sunday....maybe it's New Year's and all that...I don't know. Maybe just the dense fog of a good hangover.

So as I sit here, having watched the game twice today, and thinking about this team, it is at a huge crossroads. Debatably, this is the biggest offseason in a long time for this team. Think about it, we have to deal with a QB decision, the whole defense is a mess, we have a bunch of stars who were injured and are due to re-sign, we have our picks in a draft and in decent position, and for once the team isn't fundamentally old.

Decisions like the Cutler decision are obviously big, but there are other huge matzoballs hanging over this team. What are they going to do about Henry Melton? Tillman? Extend Marshall? Those are all big ticket items.

I really don't care about the draft...in that I don't care who or what position it is, so long as it is among one of the many, many obvious needs. Yeah if they draft a WR or RB round 1, I will go ballistic, but other than that, hell, I don't care. I'm going to trust the scouts. They see a guy they want, great. Just don't be trading up...this roster has too many holes.

I'd really like to see them either cut or re-structure Peppers. He is going to cost more money than he is worth. $18.25 million for a declining DE is too much. Yes, I am worried that they will overpay Cutler, but at least Cutler will "only" be overpaid by a few million if they do overpay. Peppers, by contrast, has the potential to wreck the team. I say this although I loved the guy, he was a great signing, all hail Lord Julius. But if we pay him $18+ next year for 6 sacks, we are screwed. His cost has to come down....a lot.

Agreed with all points made, Cali.

 

[Beengay fudgepackers]

Resign McCown to a 1 year contract
Draft a QB that will succeed in the league that can be mentored
Draft defense with the rest of the draft.
Fire defensive coordinator and bring someone better in.

 

[55briggs]

tough choice, we love peanut but we all know he is gone, Briggs is probably gone. MCCOWN is unknown whether he wants to play or not family reasons. We need Melton should have extended Melton 2 years ago alot cheaper. Peppers probably gone, but he caused havoc on 5-6 big plays this season. definitely should keep Marshall with him and Jeffery we have great receivers who can make the running game go forward. I would like us to bring MJD for power running between the tackles. Possibility if Bush is gone. I love Forte but he dissapears between the Tackles. we need a FA either CB or DE and definitely MLB.

 

[63bears40]

tough choice, we love peanut but we all know he is gone, Briggs is probably gone. MCCOWN is unknown whether he wants to play or not family reasons. We need Melton should have extended Melton 2 years ago alot cheaper. Peppers probably gone, but he caused havoc on 5-6 big plays this season. definitely should keep Marshall with him and Jeffery we have great receivers who can make the running game go forward. I would like us to bring MJD for power running between the tackles. Possibility if Bush is gone. I love Forte but he dissapears between the Tackles. we need a FA either CB or DE and definitely MLB.

Briggs is still under contract.
No guarantee Melton will be the force he once was. Tommie Harris was never the same after his injury.

 

[leomaz]

I'm sure they tried to get Melton to sign long term deal. Briggs is only gone if he is cut, traded or retires. Peanut is trying free agency because he wants to see what Lovie offers him. Its gonna be a fun of season.....a lot of uncertainty as to what the defense is going to be like. The offense is pretty much set. March 11...... its too long to wait...