Guest DT Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) https://beargoggleson.com/2021/04/02/rondale-moore-chicago-bears-explosion/ I think so. Its very easy to envision Moore donning the Navy and Orange of our Beloved. Moore is the most exciting player I have ever seen on the football field. While his college career was cut short, perhaps the lack of PT preserved his body for a long career in the big league. I hope Da Bears scoop him up in the second round. Edited April 21, 2021 by DT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 “If the Bears only had a quarterback.” - Every Bears fan in my lifetime 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muda69 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 11 minutes ago, temptation said: “If the Bears only had a quarterback.” - Every Bears fan in my lifetime Exactly. While the "elite" kickoff and punt returners are nice, and this is a role I envision Mr. Moore can fill, we need an elite level quarterback. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DT Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 12 minutes ago, temptation said: “If the Bears only had a quarterback.” - Every Bears fan in my lifetime True Bear fans know that we are not a franchise that depends on a Pro Bowl-Hall of Fame Caliber signal caller. The Bears calling cards have always been defense and a strong ground game. This is entrenched in the DNA of the franchise. Simple math and the salary cap preclude most NFL teams from achieving elite status Even in the Bears championship season of 1985 and in the Super Bowl loss to Indy, we had quarterbacks who ranked in the bottom half of the league in every aspect. So I go into the 2021 season with high hopes for Andy Dalton. He is a seasoned pro and a rugged dude, much more accomplished than any of his recent predecessors in Chicago. If Chicago can run the football, protect Dalton and put some talented receivers on the field, 11-5 is certainly not out of the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Nowlin Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE 11 minutes ago, DT said: True Bear fans know that we are not a franchise that depends on a Pro Bowl-Hall of Fame Caliber signal caller. The Bears calling cards have always been defense and a strong ground game. This is entrenched in the DNA of the franchise. Simple math and the salary cap preclude most NFL teams from achieving elite status Even in the Bears championship season of 1985 and in the Super Bowl loss to Indy, we had quarterbacks who ranked in the bottom half of the league in every aspect. So I go into the 2021 season with high hopes for Andy Dalton. He is a seasoned pro and a rugged dude, much more accomplished than any of his recent predecessors in Chicago. If Chicago can run the football, protect Dalton and put some talented receivers on the field, 11-5 is certainly not out of the question. I couldn't agree more, Can you get that through Matt Nagy's bald skull too? RUN THE BALL. PLAY ACTION PASS.... MOVE THE POCKET..... SIMPLE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 18 minutes ago, DT said: True Bear fans know that we are not a franchise that depends on a Pro Bowl-Hall of Fame Caliber signal caller. The Bears calling cards have always been defense and a strong ground game. This is entrenched in the DNA of the franchise. Simple math and the salary cap preclude most NFL teams from achieving elite status Even in the Bears championship season of 1985 and in the Super Bowl loss to Indy, we had quarterbacks who ranked in the bottom half of the league in every aspect. So I go into the 2021 season with high hopes for Andy Dalton. He is a seasoned pro and a rugged dude, much more accomplished than any of his recent predecessors in Chicago. If Chicago can run the football, protect Dalton and put some talented receivers on the field, 11-5 is certainly not out of the question. Maybe you should start being a franchise that depends on a solid HOF/Pro-Bowl signal caller. Look at the recent trend of Super Bowl winners. QB play is pretty damn important. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DT Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 QB play always has and always will be critical to success in the NFL. I do believe that weather and the elements tend to mitigate great qb play in Chicago. Outside of GB, the Bears play in the harshest climate in the league. Minnesota has been playing indoors for 40 years. So Bear philosophy supports the notion that great defense and a punishing ground game will mitigate great QB play. But it takes both at full optimization to propel Chicago to the top of the league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobref Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 21 minutes ago, DT said: Outside of GB, the Bears play in the harshest climate in the league. Ever been to Buffalo? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobref Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 41 minutes ago, DT said: Outside of GB, the Bears play in the harshest climate in the league. I looked it up. The average annual snowfall in Buffalo is almost 8 ft. That’s more than Chicago and Green Bay combined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DT Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 18 minutes ago, Bobref said: I looked it up. The average annual snowfall in Buffalo is almost 8 ft. That’s more than Chicago and Green Bay combined. Snow does not impact the passing game near as much as wind does Then you build your stadium right on the windy lake front. Not a good combination to benefit the passing game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DT Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Its really hard to believe how the Bengals did not have more success with Dalton at QB. He had several solid seasons in Cincy. Youve got to love his 218/126 TD/INT ratio. Hes only 6-2/220 maybe that has worked against him. But I will take that over the little guys in Cleveland and Phoenix. Andy Dalton stats Career stats Year Team CMP% YDS TD INT Rating 2020 Cowboys 64.9 2,170 14 8 87.3 2019 Bengals 59.5 3,494 16 14 78.3 2018 Bengals 61.9 2,566 21 11 89.6 2017 Bengals 59.9 3,320 25 12 86.6 2016 Bengals 64.7 4,206 18 8 91.8 2015 Bengals 66.1 3,250 25 7 106.3 2014 Bengals 64.2 3,398 19 17 83.5 2013 Bengals 61.9 4,293 33 20 88.8 2012 Bengals 62.3 3,669 27 16 87.4 2011 Bengals 58.1 3,398 20 13 80.4 Career 62.2 33,764 218 126 87.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobref Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 8 hours ago, DT said: Snow does not impact the passing game near as much as wind does Then you build your stadium right on the windy lake front. Not a good combination to benefit the passing game The average annual wind speed of Chicago is 10.3 mph. The average annual wind speed of Buffalo, NY is 14.68 mph. This from the Wikipedia entry on Highmark Stadium, where the Bills play: Buffalo, by virtue of its position downwind of Lake Erie, is one of the nation's windiest cities, and as a result, Highmark Stadium is difficult for kickers, with swirling winds that change direction rapidly. This is exacerbated by the stadium's design. The field is 50 feet (15 m) below ground level, while the top of the upper deck stands only 60 feet (18 m) above ground. The open end lies parallel to the direction of the prevailing winds, so when the winds come in, they immediately drop down into the bowl, causing the stadium's signature wind patterns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 9 minutes ago, Bobref said: The average annual wind speed of Chicago is 10.3 mph. The average annual wind speed of Buffalo, NY is 14.68 mph. This from the Wikipedia entry on Highmark Stadium, where the Bills play: Buffalo, by virtue of its position downwind of Lake Erie, is one of the nation's windiest cities, and as a result, Highmark Stadium is difficult for kickers, with swirling winds that change direction rapidly. This is exacerbated by the stadium's design. The field is 50 feet (15 m) below ground level, while the top of the upper deck stands only 60 feet (18 m) above ground. The open end lies parallel to the direction of the prevailing winds, so when the winds come in, they immediately drop down into the bowl, causing the stadium's signature wind patterns. Yikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southend Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Yea, but Buffalo always passes when the wind is at their back. Seems to me like Chicago always tries to get the passing game going when the wind is into their face. Am I wrong? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DT Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Bobref said: The average annual wind speed of Chicago is 10.3 mph. The average annual wind speed of Buffalo, NY is 14.68 mph. This from the Wikipedia entry on Highmark Stadium, where the Bills play: Buffalo, by virtue of its position downwind of Lake Erie, is one of the nation's windiest cities, and as a result, Highmark Stadium is difficult for kickers, with swirling winds that change direction rapidly. This is exacerbated by the stadium's design. The field is 50 feet (15 m) below ground level, while the top of the upper deck stands only 60 feet (18 m) above ground. The open end lies parallel to the direction of the prevailing winds, so when the winds come in, they immediately drop down into the bowl, causing the stadium's signature wind patterns. Ok Bob. You must be bored Chicago AND Buffalo are the two most severe weather impacted NFL cities, along with Green Bay and it's deep frigid cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobref Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 19 minutes ago, DT said: Ok Bob. You must be bored It’s only going to get worse. I’ve been hobbled with a walking boot lately, and I’m undergoing surgery Tuesday that’s going to have me essentially housebound for the foreseeable future. And Netflix and Amazon Prime can only take you so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 27 minutes ago, DT said: Ok Bob. You must be bored Chicago AND Buffalo are the two most severe weather impacted NFL cities, along with Green Bay and it's deep frigid cold And two guys named Favre and Rodgers had hall of fame careers while playing in Green Bay. Some guy named Jim Kelly wasn't bad for Buffalo either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiting89 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 First round nope too short, go for Bateman from Minn 2nd round he’d be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DT Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 15 minutes ago, temptation said: And two guys named Favre and Rodgers had hall of fame careers while playing in Green Bay. Some guy named Jim Kelly wasn't bad for Buffalo either. Clearly, GB has chosen a different path, and had more success Jim Kelly would have been a perfect fit in Chicago. But I don't see him in the same light as the all time greats The best passing game I have seen in Chicago were the Jim Miller -Musin Muhammad years. Dalton and Miller are quite similar. There is reason for hope if we can put together a solid receiving corps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqbcoach1 Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 I pray for Rondale that he doesn't have to go there. I'm not even a Purdue fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itiswhatitis Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Never been a Bears fan but it seems to me they never build an offense around the skill set of the quarterback they have. I felt sorry for Fields when they picked him. He's a great quarterback but he'll just "die" like so many others before him unless they change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 1 hour ago, itiswhatitis said: Never been a Bears fan but it seems to me they never build an offense around the skill set of the quarterback they have. I felt sorry for Fields when they picked him. He's a great quarterback but he'll just "die" like so many others before him unless they change. “If the Bears only had a quarterback...” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobref Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 On 4/22/2021 at 9:31 AM, DT said: Jim Kelly would have been a perfect fit in Chicago. But I don't see him in the same light as the all time greats Yet, had he been a Bear, his stats would dwarf any 2 other Bear QBs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Nowlin Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Rondale got the match made in heaven for him and his skill set and how Zona runs their offense. he should be thrilled. Working the slot with Fitz and having Nuke on the outside..... cmon man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DT Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Bears did the right thing by loading up on offensive linemen. Sure would have liked to see Moore play with Fields. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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