Open Thread

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This will be the thread for the forseeable future as we are in a down time for this website. Of course, if any news occurs, I will be here when I can to give my thoughts.

Free agency in the NFL is about a month away. Of course, I would say the Bears should just build through the draft like Super Bowl-winning teams do. But I am sure Ryan Poles will spend a ridiculous amount of money on free agents that become busts.

Your thoughts below.

10 Responses to “Open Thread”

  1. chucky's avatar chucky Says:

    This is THE worst time to be a sports fan. Especially a fan like me who doesn’t care about hockey and can barely give a shit about basketball. I hate the White Sox, and the Cubs continue to challenge my loyalty. And don’t even think of bringing up the fucking Bears. I think I’ll just take a nap and try to ignore all the bullshit going on around me.

    I have been at a complete loss for words about the death of Dick Jauron. When he was coaching the Bears I fucking hated him. Even the year he went 13-3. His coaching style really rubbed me the wrong way, mainly because I was so used to how Ditka coached. Despite the one good season, I knew his style was simply not sustainable. It also led to a whole parade of coaches who coached with a similar style as Jaurons. This Mr. Nice Guy, I want to be the players best friend, kumbaya, never raising their voice bullshit never, ever works. Take a look at all the Super Bowl champion head coaches since Super Bowl 20. None of these head coaches coached like any of the Bears head coaches, including John Fox. By the time Fox got here his tank was completely empty. But here’s another interesting little tidbit to chew on: Ditka was the last coach hired by George Halas. Every coach after Ditka was hired by the McCaskey Crime Family. Obviously, Papa Bear’s football intellect didn’t go down to his idiot daughter and her idiot sons. I made my feelings known about Ginny’s death two posts ago. I didn’t want to offend my fellow commenters in our little corner, so I let my previous comments stand on their own. But Dick Jauron is a different story. I didn’t know he had cancer. And add to that, he was only 74. There is a part of me that feels bad that he suffered. And I feel bad for his family too. I do NOT feel that way for the goddamned McCaskeys. Fuck them all.

  2. Fro Dog's avatar Fro Dog Says:

    Chuckster!

    I have to say, college basketball is also pissing me off. I’m a fan of the Fighting Illini. They were ranked 9th in the country just over a month ago and were beating the shit out of teams by 25 or more several times. Since then, they’ve lost about six or seven games in the conference and have found ways to lose all of them.

    It’s almost like the Bears (they do have their colors after all). It’s so fucking annoying and frustrating that I deal with that shit every year. It’s not that our teams lose. It’s HOW they lose. The Bears, Blackhawks and Illini have all found ways to lose heartbreaking games after leading in them.

    And the Bulls are so damn irrelevant, no one gives a shit about them. I’ve tried watching some games only to turn the channel because it’s tough to see.

  3. Fro Dog's avatar Fro Dog Says:

    Kevin Warren = Ted Phillips

    https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/why-bears-feel-justified-raising-ticket-prices-10-across-the-board

    I have an idea. How about win a Super Bowl and have a chance to win one every year? That way, more games equal more money. But I guess putting together a winning team is hard to do and takes too much time.

  4. chucky's avatar chucky Says:

    Ah shit Fro, you beat me to it. You know, boycotting this fucking horseshit franchise will never work. As soon as one season ticket holder decides to tell the jack-off Bears (dis)organization to go fuck themselves, there’s three more lined up right behind him ready to scoop up that ticket. Build a Super Bowl contender first? Why bother when these drunken shit rat fans keep filling that dump up to capacity? I can’t tell you how goddamn happy I am football season is over. I need a break.

    And one more thing before I sign off. I’m not interested in hearing ANY fucking optimism about all the changes they’ve made starting the day after Thanksgiving! Fuck that. I’ve been down this fucking road for 33 years now. Every goddamn time I got my hopes up this shithole team shot them down in flames. I’m done. Optimism is worthless. I have a challenge for all the optimistic morons who fill up Soldier Dump 8 or 9 times a year. Place all of your optimism in one hand and take a huge dump in the other hand. Tell me which one fills up first.

  5. Fro Dog's avatar Fro Dog Says:

    I admit, I am part of the problem as well seeing as I go to one game a year (usually the home opener).

    The way ticket sales go these days, it’s so easy to get face value tickets for any team in this city during the regular season. You can technically have season tickets by going to every game if you really wanted to.

    The PSL system is trash as well. Fuck buying the seats themselves. The Bears have fans all over the world. They make plenty of money by other means. This is just another cash grab.

    As mentioned before, Kevin Warren is the reincarnation of Ted Phillips. It’s about making money. The easiest way to make more money is win and instead, they take another route.

  6. chucky's avatar chucky Says:

    These cocksuckers really have a lot of fucking nerve. I’ll be goddamned if I’ll spend a fucking dime on these pricks. At this point they’re lucky if I even watch them on fucking TV.

  7. chucky's avatar chucky Says:

    Hey yo, Fro, I saw that same handsome bastard in the WWE ref’s uniform tonight on Smackdown. You weren’t that guy in Toronto, were you? And do you REALLY love Jacob Fatu? That is one ugly bastard!!!

  8. Fro Dog's avatar Fro Dog Says:

    Chuckster!

    Can you believe Canada actually let me in after all these years of not being allowed? My stupidity in my younger years lead to a criminal record. BUT, I behaved all these years and was allowed back in.

    Horrible news however. I ended up breaking my foot as the show was about to start. I ended up trying to tough it out. But had to get medical attention halfway through the show. My foot was swelling up badly. I ended up getting medical attention. Flew back Sunday and went to Central Dupage immediately. It’s been a crazy last few days for me.

  9. chucky's avatar chucky Says:

    Goddamn Fro! You missed half of one hell of night there! I got blindsided by Cena’s heel turn. Never saw it coming. And I’m still in disbelief over Cody Rhodes telling The Rock “Hey Rock, GO FUCK YOURSELF!”. I still can’t believe that wasn’t censored.

    I’m really sorry about your foot. Take good care of yourself, buddy. Don’t rush doing anything! I’ve done that so many times that I lost count and paid a heavy price for it too. Just kick back, watch some TV, and enjoy those painkillers!

  10. Dave's avatar Dave Says:

    The Bears have started rebuilding the O-line using late round draft picks in trades.

    2025 5th round pick to the LA Rams for Jonah Jackson: 28 years old in 2025. He only played four games in 2024 due to a shoulder injury, but has been a Pro-bowl lineman and is healthy now. He has very low sacks-allowed numbers throughout his career.

    2026 6th round pick to the KC Chiefs for Joe Thuney: 32 years old. A proven NFL champion and All-Pro with four Super Bowl rings with the Pats and later the Chiefs. He will definitely bring a veteran presence to the Bears O-line.

    The above two players likely become the starting left and right guards. The team will be looking to upgrade the center position during free agency next week, and Drew Dalman from the Atlanta Falcons is believed to be a target.

    I’m liking these moves so far…

SHOW DA FIRE AND PASSION, MY FRENDT!