MAATopDogg Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 BEARS PLOTTING A MOVE DOWN? Our Chitown mole tells us that Bears G.M. Jerry Angelo already is considering scenarios that would enable him to trade out of the No. 4 overall spot and pick up extra selections in the 2005 draft. Two years ago, the Bears traded out of the four hole and picked up two first-rounders and a fourth-rounder from the Jets. The Bears used those picks on DE Michael Haynes, QB Rex Grossman, and DT Ian Scott. This time around, the Bears are eying a possible swap with the Chargers and the Cowboys, both of whom hold two first-round picks. Angelo's goal, we're told would be to grab a receiver with the initial first-rounder, and then to address the offensive line with the second pick. The mole also tells us that the Bears will be keeping close watch on Seahawks left tackle Walter Jones, who most likely won't receive the franchise tag for a fourth straight season. Another name to keep in mind for Bears fans is Mike Martz. If the Rams coach ends up out of St. Louis once the dust of the 2004 season settles, Martz could end up on the Chicago staff, possibly in an ill-defined, Fassel-esque "I'm too good to be called an assistant coach" capacity. Our suggestion, frankly, would be to dump offensive coordinator Terry Shea (as we advocated on Sunday) and to make Martz the new architect of the offense. The last time Martz had such a job, his team only won the Super Bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akhhorus Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Pro Football talk....real reliable....:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNut73 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 ...it would be ironic seeing Martz in Chicago working for Lovie Smith... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inmate running the asylum Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Yeah he's always referring to "moles" giving him "inside" information. That way he can cover his a$$ and still look good if it doesn't turn out to be true, because its the moles fault. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtyler42 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 I doubt any of that will happen, what do either Dallas or SD have to gain by giving them both #1's....PFT is a joke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 The only mole any PFT writer ever had was a big pimple on his arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akhhorus Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Originally posted by SkinsNut73 ...it would be ironic seeing Martz in Chicago working for Lovie Smith... Martz playing second fiddle to anyone is impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJWatson3 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 well it wouldn't surprise me if CHI traded down and missed out on another elite prospect. they ****ed up their draft two years ago when they could have taken Leftwich and been set for a while at QB. instead they trade down, get Grossman and Haynes... oh yeah, and Ian Scott too (hmm... they just drafted Tommy Harris and Tank Johnson, and Michael Haynes can't crack the starting lineup, so i guess they don't see that working out too well). they already have a decent defense, but could use a true stud CB (as much as i like Tillman-- one of my former draft diamonds in the rough!) in Rolle. if they don't go after him they NEED to take their highest rated WR. they have a couple of #2's on their team (PHI anyone...?) and that's it. they've got to provide Grossman with weapons or opposing defenses with forever be adding a S to the box to stop Thomas Jones. and their offense won't get anywhere. hopefully they won't be terrified of drafting another Michigan WR and take Braylon Edwards. if CHI is truly interested in the trade down they should not get out of the top-15. that way they can at least get a stud LT prospect and then get the best available WR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Makes sense... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Originally posted by MAATopDogg BEARS PLOTTING A MOVE DOWN? Our suggestion, frankly, would be to dump offensive coordinator Terry Shea (as we advocated on Sunday) and to make Martz the new architect of the offense. The last time Martz had such a job, his team only won the Super Bowl. Well, Shea was fired: Bears: Shea ya later, coordinator by Fanball Staff - Fanball.com Wednesday, January 5, 2005 News The Bears fired offensive coordinator Terry Shea following a season in which the team finished dead last in a host of offensive categories, including scoring, total offense, passing offense, first downs, and third down conversions. "We're going in a different direction that entails quite a bit," Bears coach Lovie Smith told the Chicago Sun-Times. "I would like to see us become more of a running team." Smith also indicated the team will scrap the Air Coryell-based scheme both he (in St. Louis) and Shea (in Kansas City) had previously worked in. The early list of replacement candidates includes Ravens consultant Jim Fassel, Vikings OC Scott Linehan, former Lions coach Marty Mornhinweg, Illinois coach Ron Turner, and a tandem of contenders for the vacancy last year, Ravens line coach Jim Colletto and Dolphins quarterbacks coach Marc Trestman. Views Smith's desire to run the ball explains why he may not be a big fan of a Coryell-type scheme, but the entirety of the Bears' offensive struggles cannot be laid on Shea. Any team that trots out Jonathan Quinn, Craig Krenzel, and Chad Hutchinson for a dozen games, goes through five starting guards and four starting tackles, and turns to enigmatic David Terrell as its top receiver is not set up for success. The Bears will battle the Patriots, Ravens, Dolphins, Browns, and Jaguars—and perhaps other teams as well—for offensive coordinator candidates, as OCs are dropping like flies around the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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