Today, Feburuary 22 marks many accomplishments in Chicago Bears history including: 
All of us have heard the rumors about Brett Favre for the last two weeks or so.
But, today the Green Bay Packers offered Brett Favre $20 million for ten years to stay retired.
That is absurd, but I also heard rumors about the Packers trading within the NFC North.
The Bears and Vikings were teams considered.
The only other teams I have heard in the mix are the NY Jets and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
I would really be upset if he went to the Minnesota Vikings because that would give them a player who can perform better than Tavaris Jackson.
I watched Tavaris Jackson only once, in the game against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football last season, and he was very bad.
He threw three interceptions and had a 50 QB rating.
He is clearly not the answer.
So, I am sure Viking fans will have mixed feelings if Favre plays for Minnesota this season.
They have despised him for so long.
Now, to the Chicago Bears.
For a period of time I really believed it was possible for the Bears to get Favre, but now with everything I have been reading, the trade is highly unlikely.
Peter King of Sports Illustrated said Chicago is one of Favre's preferred destinations.
But, Brian Urlacher appeared on Dan Patrick show this morning and when he was asked whether he could see Favre playing for a couple of NFC North rivals, he made it clear what he thought.
Brian Urlacher said: "Ooohh, no. I don't see how that would be possible. No way."
Dan Patrick asked why and Urlacher said: "Why? ... First of all, we're in the division. Ummm, we got two good quarterbacks as it is. ... I just don't see how that would be a possibility."
Brian Urlacher then said: "I could see him in a Viking uniform, though. I guess they're going after him pretty hard. OK, well, if they got him, they'd be, uh, they'd be tough. The way they run the ball and with him ... they'd be real, real tough."
Urlacher later said he could see the Minnesota Vikings being a Super Bowl contender with Favre at quarterback.
"Yes, I would definitely think so. I mean, their defense is good. They have a great running game. I mean, nothing against Tarvaris Jackson, but they really haven't thrown the ball that great, you know, the last couple of years. So if you put him in there, it automatically upgrades their passing game right there."
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
The Chicago Bears two quarterbacks had something to say about the possibility of Favre being in Chicago.
"It's hard to escape because you hear [Brett] Favre this, Favre that," Rex Grossman said. "I try not to pay attention because I don't really care. ... Ever since I got pulled last year, I've tried to worry about everything I can control and nothing else."
"I haven't paid attention to it one bit because I have enough to worry about," Kyle Orton said.
Ron Turner said, "I haven't said a word about it. I hope they have enough sense to know there's nothing to it. I heard that story and just laughed, wondered where these things come from. And I'm sure Rex and Kyle have the same reaction."
So, the Chicago Bears are out of consideration.
That leaves Minnesota Vikings, NY Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Green Bay Packers as teams he could be with next season.
The NY Jets have a QB battle right now and I know they would love to bring him in, but NY is a big city, and he has not played in such a place before.
The problem with the Buccaneers getting Favre is Jeff Garcia and the four other quarterbacks on the roster in Tampa Bay.
Jon Gruden coached Brett Favre in Green Bay years ago and it would be a good fit for him, but this won't happen.
The Vikings appear to be the top dogs in this Favre dilemma, because of their lack of depth at quarterback position. They already communicated with Brett.
Then, the Packers, he could end up there as a backup quarterback, but that would be awkward for everyone.
My prediction is the Minnesota Vikings.
So, Vikings fans should get excited.
Also, a thought for everyone in Green Bay, if Aaron Rodgers leads the Packers to the playoffs, than Brett Favre will quickly be forgotten.
Do you think the Chicago Bears will trade Ricky Manning Jr?
Yes, it sure seems like he is the odd man out.
Ricky Manning Jr. signed with the Chicago Bears in 2006, he set a career high, and he tied for the team lead and tied for 10th in the NFL with five INTs
In the postseason he had a big INT against the Seahawks in the NFC Divisional Playoff.
Became first Bears defensive back since Jerry Azumah (12/30/01) to record 2 sacks in one game (12/17/06 vs. TB Bucs).
Last season, Ricky Manning Jr. played in every regular season game, but failed to record an interception. He was the starting nickel back for the whole season.
The Chicago Bears are looking to use former first round pick Danieal Manning at nickelback because of the emergence of Brandon McGowan and Mike Brown coming back.
Besides the obvious starters Charles Tillman and Nathan Vasher, the Bears have two second year pros in Corey Graham and Trumaine McBride. Don't forget this years fifth round pick Zackary Bowman.
If they do move Ricky Manning Jr, it might work out like Chris Harris in last years training camp.
Chris Harris started 15 games with the Panthers last season, recorded one INT and eight forced fumbles.
All the Chicago Bears got in that trade was a fifth round pick.
I still am upset at that trade.
So, if they move Ricky Manning Jr. it could turn out the same as Chris Harris's last year in training camp.
It never hurts to have to many bodies and we all the know the Chicago Bears get alot of injuries.
It looks Ricky Manning Jr. who is signed through 2010, might get sent packing sooner than later.
I was thinking about the possibility of future Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre playing for the Green Bay Packers' biggest rival, and it is was quite scary.
I was sort of sick of all the stories about him coming back, but now I would like to see this happen.
If he were to be released from the Packers and sign with the Bears, the Packer fans who love Brett Favre, would hate his guts forever.
It would be very crazy if this were to happen, but the teams that would actually take Brett Favre would be the Bucs, Ravens, Dolphins, Jets, Vikings, and Bears.
I never really liked Brett Favre, but maybe I will learn to like him if he does join Bears Nation in Chicago.
Yes, he has 442 TD's, over 60,000 passing yards, nine Pro-Bowl selections, but he is 38 years old and he has contemplated retirement for about five years now.
It has been reported that he worked out at a high school in his hometown in Mississippi and he says he is ready to go for this season. He defiantly shows his dedication for the game of football.
The GM of Green Bay Packers Ted Thompson said, if Brett comes back he will be the backup to first round pick Aaron Rodgers.
Over 56,000 people voted on a poll on Yahoo Sports that asked: Where will Brett Favre play in 2008?
The votes and choices looked like this:
| Chicago | 26% | |
| Green Bay | 9% | |
| Minnesota | 22% | |
| Other | 43% |
If Brett Favre does wind up in the Windy City, he will be in a battle with Rex Grossman and Kyle Orton who both want the starting quarterback job.
It will be an interesting story with all this Brett Favre news and I would love to see him in a Bears uniform.
I believe when Charles "Peanut" Tillman and Nathan Vasher are healthy, there’s not a better cornerback tandem in the NFL. They are simply the best
Their ability to create turnovers is the main reason i chose them. In 2005, Nathan Vasher had 8 Int's and Charles Tillman had 5 Int's tied for the NFC lead with 13 combined interceptions with Carolina’s Chris Gamble and Ken Lucas. I think losing Vasher last season was a big loss to the defense, because the games he did play in he made a huge impact. Also, Charles Tillman seems to try hard every single down. Since Vasher and Tillman have played together, which began in 2004. they have combined for 30 int's. WOW! Those are amazing stats.
I believe that Tillman is very underrated because of all the other great players on that defense. The only other top cornerback tandems that are almost as good as Tillman and Vasher are: Antonio Cromartie and Quentin Jammer of the San Diego Chargers, Champ Bailey and Dre Bly of the Denver Broncos, and Al Harris and Charles Woodson of the Green Bay Packers. You could even throw in new Eagle Asante Samuel and Sheldon Brown as a good cornerback tandem.
In the end, if both stay healthy they are the best corneback tandem in the league and I hope to see that next season when they get on the field.
Are the Chicago Bears really going to be as bad as people think they are next season?
I don't really understand what the normal NFL fan and so-called expert or analyst sees. The Bears were in Super Bowl XLI two seasons ago. They have many of the same players from that season.
I know they went 7-9 last year, but no team has gone back to the playoffs after a Super Bowl loss except the 2005-2006 Seattle Seahawks.
The Bears had a very solid draft this year. Some of the players they chose are as follows.
1st round: OT, Chris Williams. 2nd Round: RB, Matt Forte. 3rd Round: WR, Earl Bennett. 3rd Round: DT, Marcus Harrison. 4th Round: S, Craig Steltz. They also got a steal in 6'4" WR Marcus Monk in the 7th Round.
I could understand some people saying they have a couple of question marks, but they have so much talent and I see them going really far this season.
Projected Lineup:
QB: Rex Grossman, who could be very effective with a decent O-line and running game. He was real effective after Brian Griese went out with an injury (thank goodness for that). I don't really see this position as the biggest question mark.
RB: I really see this position as their biggest question mark. They released Cedric Benson, who really doesn't care about anything but money. He might be innocent on both charges, but Matt Forte will be a little bit better.
The problem I have is that most teams have two decent RBs. The Bears have one decent "Rookie" RB in Forte and then have "Special Team Freak," the other Adrian Peterson, plus Garrett Wolfe—no one knows what he'll do. They might want to sign RB Kevin Jones, who has averaged 4.0 yards per carry in his career.
FB: Jason McKie is solid. There is nothing else to say.
WR: They released aging Muhsin Muhammad, which makes a lot of sense, and did not resign "B-Twice." Bernard wanted way too much money for what kind of production he had last year—he dropped way too many balls, but he was a great deep threat. They should have hit him with the franchise tag.
They bring back Marty Booker, who is basically a "younger" Muhsin Muhammad, and sign Brandon Lloyd, who has done nothing in his career. Brandon Lloyd could be a factor because Offensive Coordinator Ron Turner coached him at Illinois.
Also, resigning Rashied Davis was big—he will be solid—and Mark Bradley could be great if he stays healthy. Earl Bennett and Marcus Monk could contribute as well.
Who knows what Devin Hester will do? You don't want to use him too much because that will take away time from returning kicks. Personally I think their receivers will be better than last year.
TE: Very solid with veteran Dez Clark and speedy Greg Olsen.
OL: Rookie Chris Williams will start at LT, Terrence Metcalf at LG, Olin Kreutz at C, Roberto Garza at RG, and John Tait moving back to RT. This has to be their biggest question mark, but I think they'll be better than last year's line with aging Fred Miller and Ruben Brown.
DE: Adewale Ogunleye and Alex Brown will start, but they will have solid backups who will be in the rotation—Mark Anderson and Israel Idonije. Idonije will be used not only as a DE, but also as a DT.
DT: Look for Tommie Harris, who has one year left on his contract, to pair up with Dusty Dvoracek to start and have Anthony Adams as the Nose Tackle. Also, rookie Marcus Harrison should be used like Tank Johnson was a couple years ago. DT Matt Toenia, who signed on late in the year, should add some depth.
LB: They are the best in the league if Brian Urlacher is healthy. He'll pair up with Lance Briggs, and don't forget about Hunter Hillenmeyer.
CB: Nathan Vasher and Charles Tillman will start and have solid backups in Ricky Manning Jr. and Trumaine McBride, plus Corey Graham on Special Teams. Look for Vasher to have a Pro Bowl season if he stays healthy and for the Bears to use Daniel Manning in Nickel situations.
FS: Mike Brown will be great if he stays healthy, and Craig Steltz will be a solid backup and contributor on special teams.
SS: Brandon McGowan, who re-signed this offseason, should be solid if he stays healthy, and has some solid backups in Kevin Payne and Daniel Manning.
Special Teams: Kicker Robbie Gould is good as gold, punter Brad Maynard is solid, and what can you say about Devin Hester? He is ridiculous.
Predicted Record: 11-5—I see them having a Super Bowl defense if Urlacher and Mike Brown stay healthy, plus a solid offense if Matt Forte leads the way with that O-line staying up.
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