piratesownninjas Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Agreed on both! As a Bear fan, however, I do think this is a good move for the Bears. Obviously Marshall's best years were with Cutler and both players are just hitting their prime Oh, I'm sure you're excited. You should be, you've finally got a real receiver to pair with Cutler. Honestly, I could see him blowing up for 1300-10 Tds or having a total meltdown and fracturing the team. I think it'll either work out great or be a disaster. The NFC North has become potentially the best division in the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Seriously, this is HUGH for the Bears. Their 3 top skill players are all young and the QB/WR duo is just entering their prime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverines Fan Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Oh, I'm sure you're excited. You should be, you've finally got a real receiver to pair with Cutler. Honestly, I could see him blowing up for 1300-10 Tds or having a total meltdown and fracturing the team. I think it'll either work out great or be a disaster. The NFC North has become potentially the best division in the NFL. This is pretty much how i see it, and i'm still uneasy about why the Bears got Marshall for so cheap, but I'm hoping for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Marshall and Cutler with 6 games vs the Pack, Lions, and Vikes? 120 catches for Marshall. He just became this season's Welker...unless Manning goes to Arizona. Brandon Marshall is not Calvin Johnson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Seriously, this is HUGH for the Bears. Their 3 top skill players are all young and the QB/WR duo is just entering their prime. This is not a shot, but a question... How do you feel about the O Line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papajohn Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Brandon Marshall is not Calvin Johnson. No but he is still better than any WR in Chicago. By far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 This is not a shot, but a question... How do you feel about the O Line? Utter chit. However you can fix it in a few ways and having a WR threat is one of those ways. They do now, however, need to use those first two picks on OL no queston. And I really hope Johnny Knox is ok, but am dubious on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Just read that Chicago has pulled out of the Mario Williams sweepstakes. Thank.God. I actually had a nightmare about Williams/Peppers the other night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 (edited) Brandon Marshall is not Calvin Johnson. He doesn't need to be, PON...3 100 catch seasons against better divisional defenses than he will face now, two of those seasons with Cutler. He's guaranteed 100 catches right off the bat. 20 more catches against those defenses is not out of the question. Chicago has a better threat out of the backfield in Forte than he had in Denver also. Call me crazy, but I see Marshall an early pick for top 7 WR. The drops, more than his antics, are the one thing that can keep him out of that lofty ranking. Edited March 13, 2012 by The Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 This is not a shot, but a question... How do you feel about the O Line? I think it could obviously get better but I'm a believer in Tice - at least as an O-line coach. Carimi will be back healthy this year and we should now focus on nothing but O-line and defense in the draft. I'm hoping we use our 1st round on a lineman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Call me crazy, but I see Marshall an early pick for top 7 WR. The drops, more than his antics, are the one thing that can keep him out of that lofty ranking. Crazy.Calvin, Welker, Harvin, Fitzgerald, Nicks, Jennings, Roddy, Andre Johnson, Britt, AJ, Julio... In reality, saying he's a top 7 isn't a reach as he was 10 in ppr scoring systems. I've never been a Marshall fan, but his talent is undeniable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White lightning Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Outstanding! Now please draft an OL at #19, sign Mario to play opposite Peppers, and draft some defensive talent. I can dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverines Fan Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Just read that Chicago has pulled out of the Mario Williams sweepstakes. Thank.God. I actually had a nightmare about Williams/Peppers the other night. Bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditkaless Wonders Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I don't see a down side here for the Bears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Outstanding! Now please draft an OL at #19, sign Mario to play opposite Peppers, and draft some defensive talent. I can dream The money thats being thrown at Williams forced Chicago to pull out. Closest thing to Reggie White free agency we've had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarina Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I heard that Miami is no longer in the running for Matt Flynn (this reported from Denver sports radio, on Boston sports radio), that would bolster the Manning talk I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Well. Marshall also had a cap number of 9 million, so the trade for two threes could also be clearing cap space for manning/Wayne/Clark. Plus Marshall is a headache diva according to Miami. His talent is undeniable, and a huge upgrade for the bears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Anybody else think Marshall could catch 100+ balls? In a Mike Tice offense? No chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 I heard that Miami is no longer in the running for Matt Flynn (this reported from Denver sports radio, on Boston sports radio), that would bolster the Manning talk I would think. I've heard the opposite and that they are indeed pursuing Flynn and will soon present a contract offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Jason Campbell just signs with the Bears as well. This is good all around for this team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White lightning Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 First B. Marshall, then J Campbell (not a great QB but good player and teammate),,,,,,, if our new GM can also draft my head may explode! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 In a Mike Tice offense? No chance. I love it when you talk without thinking: the Vikes averaged 4th-5th in passing for the first four (out of five) years he was HC. So clearly, passing is a second thought with him, and Marshall is merely in the pack with Hester, Knox and Bennett and won't be their standout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I really, really, really miss Jerry Angelo . .. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wpob Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Well, it is a good deal for the Bears, but marshall to me has always been a possesion type WR who scores 4-6 times a year. In six seasons he averages about 6 TDs per year. He has only gotten to double digits once (10) and his next high is 7. 90 catches is the floor for him, but if you need TDs, Marshall is a #3 WR at best. I would never target him in the first couple of rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Brandon Marshall = Ron Artest. Extremely talented. Locker room cancer. Bat$hit crazy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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