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Demaryius Thomas Injured!

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Could it get any worse for the Denver Broncos?

Just 4 days after it was revealed that Eddie Royal recently had hip surgery and that it could take as much as 6 months for him to recover, Demaryius Thomas tore an Achilles tendon and will likely be out 6-8 months at least himself.

Can Demaryius Thomas overcome a torn Achilles injury?

Just about the only position you could rely on the Broncos to have any depth at was WR, and now that’s vanishing. It would be surprising if either Royal or Thomas would be able to provide any type of fantasy football help now in 2011. Royal was coming off a slight rebound season in 2010, while Thomas struggled thru an up and down rookie year with a lingering foot injury that prevented him from getting any traction in his first season. There was a lot of hope that Thomas would take a big step up in his second season, but those hopes are now dashed.

While the Broncos still have 2010 fantasy football surprise Brandon Lloyd, and steady veteran Jabar Gaffney still under contract for the 2011 season, it is widely believed that Thomas is a superior talent to both and was going to push hard for a big role in the offense. Now Lloyd will get a prime chance to prove 2010 wasn’t a fluke, and Gaffney will have more opportunities to prove he deserves to be a starting WR in the NFL.

Don’t be surprised if new head coach John Fox pays a little more attention to the WR position at the upcoming NFL Scouting Combine though. Fox has his hands full trying to rebuild a woeful Broncos defensive unit and is unlikely to invest a high pick at WR in the April NFL Draft, but he could use a lower round pick hoping to find a potential sleeper. Especially if the NFL owners and the Players Union don’t get a new Collective Bargaining Agreement worked out by April. The owners have said that the free agency period will be suspended for the 2011 season if a new agreement isn’t worked out, and that would mean that Fox would not be able to bring in any players whose contracts are up after the 2010 season. That means street free agents and the NFL draft would be his only recourse to build depth at the position.

When Fox took over in Denver, the WR position was one of the biggest strengths of the team; now it’s looking very thin. He’d better be hoping that Lloyd and Gaffney don’t fall prey to any accidental injuries during the off-season.

James Jones vs. Jordy Nelson: Better Fantasy Sleeper in 2011?

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There’s a lot to chew on these days. Super Bowl 45; the NFL’s CBA with the players union; and the NFL combine coming up in a few weeks; and the use of franchise and transition tags. But I recently veered off the established path and posted some 2011 fantasy football sleeper WR’s in an article (and also posted an additional sleeper WR in my fantasy football blog). In the article, I mentioned a preference for Jordy Nelson in Green Bay over James Jones and I know that many like Jones more. I figure that when we look for a sleeper WR from the Packers in 2011, it’s going to come down to one of these two. Even though Donald Driver is under contract until 2013, it’s widely speculated that his production is on the decline and that one of these two younger, emerging WR’s will take on a more prominent role in 2011. Many expect it to be Jones, and while that wouldn’t surprise me, I think Nelson has a chance to usurp him as the better fantasy sleeper.

Will Jones step up in 2011?

Let’s look at the stats from 2010:

James Jones: 50 receptions, 679 yards, 5 TD’s

Jordy Nelson: 45 receptions, 582 yards, 2 TD’s

On the surface, it appears Jones has the edge. Often he played as the #3 WR while Nelson was the #4, but let’s look at the targets (the number of passes actually thrown to a player) for both:

Jones: 87

Nelson: 65

When compared to the amount of receptions each player caught, Jones managed to catch 57.5% of his intended targets. Nelson had a much higher rate catching passes intended for him making the grab 69.2% of the time. Of all the Packers WR’s and TE’s, Jones had the lowest conversion rate of targets to catches. There’s something to be said for having surer hands.

Let’s look at the playoffs. In 3 games against Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Chicago, the stats are:

Or will it be Jordy Nelson who steps up in 2011?

Jones: 6 receptions, 94 yards, 2 TD’s

Nelson: 12 receptions, 146 yards, 1 TD

Only Greg Jennings has more catches and receiving yards than Nelson thru the playoffs so far. The targets in the playoff games also shows a preferred receiver as well.

Jones: 8 targets

Nelson: 14 targets

So in these biggest games, when the most is on the line, who is getting thrown to more often? Nelson is.

Now, like I said in the referenced sleeper WR’s article, Jones has more flash to his game (witnessed by his higher TD total and better yards per catch average), but Nelson has more substance and is more reliable. And like I also mentioned in the article is that Jones is a free agent heading into 2011; Nelson will be in the final year of his original rookie deal. Few things provide motivation like playing for a contract. And players in their contract seasons usually put up their best efforts. Since 2010 was the last year of Jones’ original rookie contract, it’s kind of surprising his numbers weren’t even better considering Driver missed one game because of injury and was limited a lot in several others. Despite the opportunity given, and the motivation of playing for a new contract, Jones didn’t shine like he could have. Like I would have expected a player on a prolific passing team, and in his situation to have done. And there’s even a chance he isn’t back with the Packers in 2011 since he is an impending free agent.

When I look at the two, I see Nelson as the better potential sleeper. He may not have as much natural playmaking ability as Jones, but all things considered, he should have more targets and catch more passes in 2011, and that puts the weights in his favor to have more yards, and better fantasy production.

Building a Dynasty – Tight End Strategy

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Check out the rest of our Building a Dynasty series here.

Tight Ends used to be an afterthought in fantasy football.  Pick one up in the 13th or 14th round and they’d be just as good as most 4th or 5th rounders.  This is no longer.  I generally don’t link to articles on other sites, but Jamey Eisenberg at cbssportsline.com wrote an article on TE’s this week that really hits the mark.  The jist of his argument is that TEs have gone from thick, slow run blockers to the most athletic, strong and fast athletes on the field today.  A prototypical TE these days runs 6’5″ and 250 to 260 pounds and can run a sub 4.5 to 4.4 40-yard dash.  That was unheard of in the early days of fantasy football.  Heck that type of athleticism is unheard of in all of sports!

So, with the advent of the pass catching tight end that stretches the field and is a matchup nightmare for bigger LBs and smaller safeties, how does that impact your dynasty TE acquisition strategy?  Here are a few tips that I use to keep a steady flow of high potential TEs on my dynasty roster:

  • Study College TEs carefully, go out of your way to get high potential  - This may sound obvious but it’s not.  Each year, I believe there are only 2 or 3 rookie TEs that are capable of developing into superstars in the NFL.  Let’s say that again…Out of probably 10-15 drafted TEs and countless other undrafted rookie free agents, only 1 to 3 will be capable of averaging 6-8 fantasy points a game, and most likely only 1 of those capable actually will.  You must tune into these guys and go after them aggressively.  Don’t sit back and wait to take a TE in the 3rd or 4th round of a 5 round rookie draft just because that’s typically when TEs are coming off the board.  If you truly believe a player has the body type, speed and hands to be a game changer, get them on your roster.
  • Trade a WR for a top tier TE - If you’re sitting with Anthony Fasano, Ben Watson and Todd Heap as your current TE roster core, do you think it would be worth it to trade a Marques Colston or Jeremy Maclin for Tony Gonzalez or Jermichael Finley?  Hell yes it would.  It’s a lot easier to replace the WR position that often has 3 or 4 players on the field at one time than it is to find a TE that at most has two on the field at the same time.
  • Pick up high potential TEs from free agency at the end of the season - Do you have an extra spot on your roster?  Just put someone on IR and have a free pickup?  Grab a TE.  Keeping an eye on high potential guys, which I define as TEs who have prototypical size noted above, have had a few good games, are young and can start within a year or two, and nab one at the end of the season.  Many times a 1st or 2nd year TE develops in the offseason and preseason into a starter and if you nab him before he’s on other’s radars you’ll be laughing all the way to the championship.

Tight ends are never the highest priority on a fantasy team, running backs, quarterbacks and receivers get that rap.  That being said, you can make or break a fantasy squad depending on how much depth and talent you have at TE.  Those 6-10 points a game may not be much next to RBs, QBs and WRs but if you get it consistently and others do not, you will have a terrific advantage.

Happy Hunting!

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IDP Rookies Who Could Shine in 2010

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Offensive players usually take a while to develop into quality fantasy prospects, Individual Defensive Players usually do not.  It’s not that a player won’t break out in year two or three as it takes most offensive players to do, it’s that quality defensive players play earlier and have more opportunities to show what they can do as rookies.  Here is a list of quality IDP rookies you should be keeping an eye on as training camps get started.  If you can pick some of these guys up in your rookie draft, you may hit a home run in the first inning.

No Brainers

Rolando McClain – LB – Oakland – Picked 9th in the draft and the Raiders traded their former starting Middle Linebacker during the draft to make room for him.  He’s smart, fast, big and strong and will be the starting LB in the middle of the Raider defense for many years to come.

Eric Berry – SS – Kansas City – Staying in the AFC West, Eric Berry was actually taken before McClain, 5th in the draft and could be a transformative figure on the KC defense.  He’s quick, a hard hitter and a playmaker.  You may not get him after the 3rd round of your rookie league, so you’re going to have to pick him up early.

Likely Starters

Earl Thomas – FS – Seattle – Thomas will start at FS for the birds and while he’s not as accomplished as Eric Berry and he’s not a strong safety, which usually garners more fantasy stats, he will be a starter on a defense that probably will see the field quite a bit.

Tyson Alualu – DT – Jacksonville – He’s going to start undoubtedly, the question is how much fantasy value will he have.  DTs typically don’t have much value but once in a while a Warren Sapp pops up and is worth holding.  My guess is that it won’t happen here, but Alualu does have an opportunity to start.

Koa Misi – LB – Miami – This guy has a motor and will start for the Fins what with the release of aging Joey Porter and Jason Taylor.  He’ll be an OLB in a 3-4 scheme that is planning on being very aggressive this season, so Misi could be in for a lot of disruptive plays.  Think of what Mike Nolan’s defense did for Elvis Dumervil last season.  Nolan is Miami’s DC this season.

Jared Odrick – DE – Miami – Don’t get too excited, he’s a DE in a 3-4 scheme which usually doesn’t garner much fantasy points.  That being said, he will start most likely and get an opportunity to make plays.  Pick him up in deeper leagues.

Brandon Spikes – LB – New England – It remains to be seen whether he starts or not but Belichek tends to favor playing young talent over veteran bit players.  Spikes was very highly regarded coming out of College.  He’s big and strong and had 6 interceptions, 4 for TDs during his time at Florida.  Spikes will be an ILB in the Patriots 3-4 scheme.

Brandon Graham – DE – Philadelphia – Graham has only Juqua Parker to beat in order to start for Philly as a 4-3 DE.  As the 13th pick in the draft you can bet on him getting his chance.  The Eagles defense is always aggressive and up the field so Graham is in a great situation to pick up some decent stats as a rookie.

TJ Ward – FS – Cleveland – Ward will be playing on a defense that will see the field a lot. He’s talented and fast and can make a splash this season.

Nate Allen – FS – Philadelphia – Philly was aging in the defensive backfield but just got younger with this guy.  Remember how productive Brian Dawkins was in Philly?  Nate Allen could be that guy in a couple of years.  In the meantime he will be learning the game as a starter.

Daryl Washington – LB – Arizona – With Karlos Dansby gone, Washington will take over as a starting ILB in Arizona’s 3-4 scheme.  Washington seemed more fitting for a 4-3 MLB as he was in college at TCU.  He’s undersized and quick as lighting so he will have his changes to produce in this defense.

Getting Minutes

Jason Worilds – LB – Pittsburgh – Worilds is stuck behind the best pair of OLBs in the game in Pittsburgh’s James Harrison and Lamar Woodley.  That being said, He’s one injury away from being a starter most likely on a very good defensive team.  He will also undoubtedly get spot duty in relief of the starters in order to continue his development.

Derrick Morgan – DE – Tennessee – Morgan has been slowed by injuries this summer so it remains to be seen whether he will start.  If he doesn’t, look for him to play a lot and also develop into a starter by next season.  He’s fast, relentless and the Titans didn’t draft him to sit on the bench!

Rennie Curran – LB – Tennessee – Curran is stuck behind Stephen Tulloch in Tennessee at MLB so it’s unlikely that he gets a ton of playing time this season.  The reason he is on this list is that he was very highly regarded coming out of Georgia and it Tulloch doesn’t produce or gets injured Curran will be the main man in the middle.

Jason Pierre-Paul – DE – NY Giants – Pierre-Paul is a physical specimen but also a work in progress.  He started in football late and only played at South Florida for one season.  He is behind Justin Tuck, Mathias Kiwanuka and Osi Umenyiora but he will be in the rotation.  If injuries occur as they did last year, JPP will be there to pick up the slack.

Sean Weatherspoon – LB – Atlanta – Another guy stuck behind two pretty good OLBs in Atlanta but will get some minutes this season and is an injury away from starting.  Weatherspoon is fast and agile and can be distruptive if given the chance.

Jerry Hughes – DE – Indianapolis – Much like Jason Worilds, Hughes is stuck behind the best pair of DEs in the game in Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis.  But again, both were injured during the Super Bowl run last season and Hughes is in line for plenty of reps as these guys get older.  In a year or two he could well replace Mathis.

Sergio Kindle – LB – Baltimore – Will be moving from a 4-3 DE in college to a 3-4 OLB in the NFL and will be in the rotation in Baltimore.  He slid in the draft but landed in a great situation.

Jermaine Cunningham – LB – New England – Other mover from 4-3 DE in college to 3-4 OLB in the NFL, his only competition to start at this point is Derrick Burgess.  Look for Cunningham to be in the rotation to start the season but could be the starter by the end of it.

Dynasty Sleeper Wide Receivers with Breakout Opportunities in 2010

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In keeper leagues and dynasty leagues it’s often hard to find good running backs on the waiver wire. Therefore, one of the best ways to improve your team is by anticipating breakout wide receivers and having them on your roster when everyone else is searching the wires for him after a breakout game or two.

Of course it’s never that easy. It takes good detective work, a sharp eye for statistical trends, knowledge of coaching and offensive strategies and a little bit of luck.

Below is a list of wide receivers who have high potential for breaking out in 2010. Some will and some won’t, but the list is chock full of players who, if they make the most of their situation, can make significant statistical improvements. Keep in mind, this list is not sexy! I’ve avoided obvious players here to focus on deep sleepers who are under the radar. With that said, here is the list:

Chaz Schilens – Oakland Raiders – Schilens was on the radar during the preseason last year, when he showed he was clearly the best Raider WR on the field. But then disaster struck and he hurt his foot and missed the first 9 games of the season. He did come back and play well finishing the season with an 8-catch, 99-yard performance in week 17 against Baltimore. He’s 6’4″ and 225 pounds and at his rookie pro-day at San Diego State he had a 43″ vertical and ran a 4.38 40-yard dash so there is no doubt he has all of the tools to be an NFL WR. He will be considered the #1 WR in Oakland even with the emergence and continuing development of Louis Murphy. Bottom Line – He’s not with a great passing team, but he is clearly the best athlete and WR on the team. If Oakland can improve at all in 2010 in their passing game and Schilens can avoid injury, there is no doubt he will have a great opportunity to produce.

Harry Douglas – Atlanta Falcons – Douglas tore his ACL in the 2009 pre-season and missed all of last year. Prior to that, he was making waves and even made Laurent Robinson expendable (Robinson was traded to St. Louis). Douglas will have had a full year to recover when the 2010 season rolls around and he should be ready to be a factor. While Roddy White is the clear #1, Michael Jenkins has caught 50 balls in 2008 and 2009 and has been a bit inconsistent. Bottom Line – Douglas might not take over as #2 right away but with Matt Ryan going into his 3rd year, the passing game will continue to improve and while Douglas will have to fight for targets with White, Tony Gonzalez and Jenkins, Douglas has the speed and hands to be a long-ball factor in this offense.

Johnny Knox – Chicago Bears – Knox is a lightning fast player who ended up going from unknown rookie from Abilene Christian to catching 45 passes and 5 Tds for da Bears. Knox was the 5th receiver for Chicago behind Greg Olsen, Devin Hester, Matt Forte and Earl Bennett. All the hoopla behind Jay Cutler’s move to Chicago and subsequent implosion of interceptions masked the fact that Cutler was the 11th best QB in terms of fantasy production with almost 20 fantasy pts per game. Fast forward to 2010 and Mike Martz has taken over the reigns as offensive coordinator for Chicago. Bottom Line -Knox is poised to benefit most from Martz’s offense. With 4.26 speed and good hands, Knox had a great rookie year. Martz knows how to use small, lightning fast receivers and there is no doubt Knox will benefit from his tutelage. Look for an even better year in 2010.

Mohammed Massaquoi – Cleveland Browns – Massaquoi was the leading receiver for the Browns in 2009. As a rookie. The Browns passing offense was horrible in 2009 and it’s hard to know at this point how they will try to improve. One thing is for sure, Massaquoi has the best opportunity on the team to benefit from any improvements made. Bottom Line – Mike Holmgren, the Browns new GM, knows the passing game very well. The Browns have all Summer to settle on a QB and make improvements. Massaquoi will grow from his rookie year and undoubtedly improve his stats. He’ll be under the radar in 2010 so take advantage.

Andre Caldwell – Cincinnati Bengals- Caldwell is a third-year guy who is starting to put it all together. He improved his play from his rookie year and finished 2009 with 51 receptions, 432 yards and 3 TDs. He’s 4.4 fast, athletic and young. Chad Ochocinco and Lav Coles are currently in front of him but at least one of those guys will probably be gone this offseason and both will be gone within a couple of years. Caldwell has the best chance to benefit from Carson Palmer’s strong arm when that occurs. Bottom Line – Caldwell could be the #2 guy in 2010 and the #1 guy by 2011. If that happens, grab him now and laugh all the way to the bank.

Brian Hartline – Miami Dolphins – There is no doubt the Dolphins passing game will improve with Chad Henne’s continued experience. Teddy Ginn is proving to be a situational stretch the field guy, Devone Bess is solid but unspectacular and so is Brian Hartline. Hartline improved as the year progressed though and was trusted by the team more too. He’s not a burner and he’s never going to be a #1 guy. What he is…is a reliable receiver on a team without many reliable receivers. Bottom Line – Teddy Ginn’s role is going to be reduced, Bess, Hartline and Gregg Camarillo are solid and steady players but Hartline has the best resume from those three. Look for him to have more targets in 2010 and be a solid #2 for the Dolphins for many years.

Ken Clein owns DynastyFootballFan.com where we have fantasy football analysis 365 days a year!

Building a Dynasty – Quarterback Strategy

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Say what you will about runningbacks, quarterbacks are the key to dynasty league success. There is no doubt RB production is hard to come by and there are many studies and many sites to prove that the value of RBs is premium in the fantasy world. But, all of those studies and sites are based on the redraft league format, they take into account neither time nor longevity. In the dynasty format, where you keep your players from year to year, production variability from year to year is an important component to consider when choosing players for your team. The QB position especially must have low variability if you will succeed in dynasty. Also, your QB has a longer NFL career span so picking the right QB can set you up for years.

To be sure, there is no science to picking QBs. It will always be hit and miss. That being said, if you follow these tenets you will maintain a good flow of QBs through your franchise. In many dynasty leagues there are limits to the number of QBs you can have on the roster. In my league the limit is 4. That doesn’t leave a lot of room for developing a roster, but this is how I think about each roster spot. Keep in mind if your league allows more or less players at the position you must adjust these as necessary:

QB Slot #1 – Superstar - you want this guy to be your most consistent and reliable guy. Not everyone will have a superstar, but if you get one, put him in this slot and ride him for as many years as you can. Example – Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers, Philip Rivers

QB Slot #2 – Solid Starter - you want this guy to be a starter that is established and is not in danger of losing his job in the next 3 years or so. Example – Ben Roethlisberger, Matt Schaub, Donovan McNabb, Eli Manning

QB Slot #3 – Emerging Starter - if you have a solid starter in slot #2 and you find one for this slot, then your ahead of the game. If not, you want a guy who is slated to start in the upcoming season and has the potential AND opportunity to become a solid starter. Example – Chad Henne, Mark Sanchez, Matt Moore, Josh Freeman

QB Slot #4 – Developing Player - Again, if your QBs are developed enough where you have a solid starter or an emerging starter in this slot, then you are golden, if not, you want a first or second round rookie or second year player that will have the opportunity to start in the next 2 seasons and has all of the tools to become a future star. Example – Sam Bradford, Jimmy Clausen, Charlie Whitehurst, Tim Tebow

Here are some tenets that will help you choose your QB carefully:

Rookies -

  • Choose players from the first two rounds, while there are success stories from later rounds (Who’s the next Tom Brady?), there’s a much higher success rate in the higher rounds. Picking a QB in the first 2 rounds is no gaurantee, but odds are better than the later rounds.
  • Choose a QB that has led his team to a bowl game at least 2 times. Leadership is an important characteristic of a Qb, you want a guy who has been on a winning team. Bowl games mean that the team has had a winning record (for the most part) and has had some success as a leader.
  • Choose a Qb with a live arm. You don’t need a rocket, but an NFL QB must make throws that most college abs can’t make.
  • Choose a qb that will have an opportunity to start in the next 2 years. You don’t want to wait 3 or 4 years just to see if your pick paid off. It could be worth the wait, but maybe not. The sooner you know, the better.

Veterans –

  • If you are doing an initial draft, make sure you find at least 3 solid starters to fill your roster. You don’t necessarily know which one will fill which slot on your roster, so depth is critical.
  • When looking for veterans, look for guys who have been drafted high but have not come to immediate success. Many times it takes 4 or 5 years to hit your stride. Drew Brees is a perfect example of this, Alex Smith seems like he could be one too, we’ll see.
  • Look for veterans who have been in the same system for at least 3 years. Many times, guys who were drafted late get into a system and are a backup for several years but by they time they get a chance to fill in for an injury or poor play by the starter, they know the system and execute very well. Matt Moore seems to be a pretty good example of that.
  • Finally, look for veterans who have had some decent production in the past and have changed teams which provides an opportunity to start in the near future. Derek Anderson is a good example, leaving Cleveland to go to Arizona where Matt Leinart is anything but established.

So, good luck, use these nuggets to help think through your QB strategy and happy hunting!

Ken Clein owns www.dynastyfootballfan.com

Da Bears 2010…Greatest Show on Snow?

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Running back helpWhat were the McCaskey’s thinking hiring Mike (Mrs. Doutbfire) Martz? This is a storied franchise known for smash mouth football, tough defense and a POWER running game and has produced some of the most notable and prolific backs in NFL history such as:

Red Grange
Bronko Nagurski
Beattie Feather
Rick Casares
Gary J. Famiglietti
Gail Sayers
Brian Piccolo
Walter (Sweetness) Payton
Neal Anderson
Matt Shuey
And most recently Matt Forte

So to honor that tradtion you hire pass happy Mike Martz?

Memo to Chicago…there’s this stuff that happens to water come late October, November, December and January…it’s white, lumpy and cold. I believe they call it…snow and as I recall don’t they call Chicago the “Windy City”! In case you forgot Bear Fan you play outside!

Besides your eight (8) home games all outside you’re at the New York Football Giants in October (outside), Buffalo in November (outside) and the Packers in January. (outside) You’ll catch a nice sunny day there with 7` snowdrifts and 40 below! So 10 of your 16 games are outside in cold weather…get ready kids for the Greatest Show…On Snow! (And a 7-9 record!)

OK forget all that…let’s look at the coaching record shall we? Mike Martz, coaching career both as a head coach starting in 2001 to present:

2001 (14-2) lost the Super Bowl to New England (Dick Vermeil’s team BTW)
2002 (7-9) doesn’t make the playoffs
2003 (12-4) bounced 1st round
2004 (8-8) doesn’t make the playoffs
2005 Leave of absence but would have probably been fired anyway
2006 Interviews with several teams for HC (including the pass happy Raiders and Al Davis) no dice…finally hired as OC in Detroit their record that year (3-13)
2007 (7-9) after a 6-2 starting record the Lions let him go end of the season.
2008 hired as 49ers OC they go 7-9, blown out by Mike Singletary (ex-Bear BTW)
2009 Unemployed
2010 Hired as Bears OC.

That bring us to present…the 2010 Jay Cutler quarterbacked Bears. A million dollar Kurt Warner arm with a 2-cent head and a Diva attitude…yea let me know how that one works out! Martz’ favorite kind of running back…small, quick, pass catching type (i.e. Marshall Faulk) the Bears two main studs…Forte and Chester Taylor…oops!

Doesn’t matter kids right we’re going to pass the ball so in the Torry Holt role 6`0” outside burner we have… Devin (who) Aromashodu 6`2” a cast off from Indy…he couldn’t make it on pass happy Indy’s squad! In the Isaac Bruce role 6` 0” opposite Aromashodu is every bodies favorite shrimp albeit a fast one, 5`11” (in heels) Devin Hester. Hey I just thought of something the Bears will have a Double D set of…never mind! Lastly in the Az-Zahir Hakim roll slot burner we have Johnny (I can run faster than him) Knox.

In the history of bad idea’s and miss-matches this one will go down as a monumental disaster it will cost Lovie Smith his job, cause Matt Forte to be Mr. Irrelevant and set the Bears back an entire season. (Maybe several)

If you made it this far thanks for reading my first blog and that’s the view from my chair!

Arno