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The Tear Down In Chicago Continues

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After trade attempts, the #Bears are releasing starting NT Eddie Goldman, source said. He is only 28 years old and will have a nice market.
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#1 · Mar 11, 1:28 PM
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Well our new DL coach certainly should have plenty of insight on the Bears that have been set free…

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#2 · Mar 11, 1:40 PM
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Better than the broken down aging terror of the Vikings?

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#3 · Mar 11, 2:04 PM
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And curiously, are they admitting Fields is a bust?  Or think they can rebuild before his rookie contract expires?

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#4 · Mar 11, 2:04 PM
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The Bears are in rebuild, get younger, and surround Fields mode.  It is an easier approach for them then it would be for us because they have not been as consistently competitive like us and they didn't have even a decent QB (Kirk is clearly above average) in so long that drafting Fields and rebuild makes perfect sense for the new regime.  Again, what the Bears are doing makes perfect sense for them.  

I am on record as wanting us to have the same approach. But it is nowhere near and clear cut for us, as it is for the Bears.  I am not even sure what our approach is going to be this year because we haven't done anything yet.  We will all find out shortly.  

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#5 · Mar 11, 3:31 PM
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Obviously or at least in my opinion the decision for Da Bears to go with a full-scale remodel was a No-Brainer.  
For our beloved Vikings it is harder because we have a much better roster and not a young QB to build around.

"Mark and Zygi Wilf have said publicly that the Vikings plan on being "super competitive" this fall. Soon enough, we should know whether or not that's actually true. One way or another, Adofo-Mensah's first big roster moves will tell us if the Vikings are going to tear things down and rebuild from the ground up or if the plan is similar to the one employed by the previous regime over the last two offseasons: minor changes with a goal of playoff contention this year.
The other finalist for the Vikings' GM vacancy, Ryan Poles, has already chosen his approach in Chicago. He's begun a full-scale makeover of the Bears' roster, moving on from several big-name veterans in order to start anew with a healthier cap situation. Poles traded Khalil Mack to the Chargers and cut Eddie Goldman and Tarik Cohen. Other expensive veterans could be next.
Will Adofo-Mensah do the same?

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#6 · Mar 13, 5:22 PM
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I dont know how this is helping Fields? Unless that means more weapons, better OL and hoping a young qb can win shoot-outs?  

I've hated playing against em, but I really admired some of the Dawgs on that Bear D the last 3-4 years. I hope a couple of em end-up in Eagan. 

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@"purplefaithful" said: I dont know how this is helping Fields? Unless that means more weapons, better OL and hoping a young qb can win shoot-outs?  

I've hated playing against em, but I really admired some of the Dawgs on that Bear D the last 3-4 years. I hope a couple of em end-up in Eagan. 


you want to try and win now with a tweaked but failed roster of somebody elses choosing,  or you want to win in a year or two with one of your own design?  if your job is on the line,  millions at stake,  wouldnt you prefer the later?

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#8 · Mar 13, 6:02 PM
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At least the Bears GM has a brain.  Kwasi doesnt.

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@"Mighty mouse" said: At least the Bears GM has a brain.  Kwasi doesnt.
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#10 · Mar 13, 7:46 PM
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@"Mighty mouse" said: At least the Bears GM has a brain.  Kwasi doesnt.
Whatever. Kwesi went to Princeton and Stanford, his brain is not an issue.
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@"Vikergirl" said:
@"Mighty mouse" said: At least the Bears GM has a brain.  Kwasi doesnt.
Whatever. Kwesi went to Princeton and Stanford, his brain is not an issue.
Yea but I have behind the scenes information he got into both on a water-polo scholarship.  Which is a little fishy because he can't swim or fish.
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@"minny65" said:
@"Vikergirl" said:
@"Mighty mouse" said: At least the Bears GM has a brain.  Kwasi doesnt.
Whatever. Kwesi went to Princeton and Stanford, his brain is not an issue.
Yea but I have behind the scenes information he got into both on a water-polo scholarship.  Which is a little fishy because he can't swim or fish.
isnt is supposed to be swim or ride horses?
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#13 · Mar 14, 8:18 AM
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@"JimmyinSD" said:
@"minny65" said:
@"Vikergirl" said:
@"Mighty mouse" said: At least the Bears GM has a brain.  Kwasi doesnt.
Whatever. Kwesi went to Princeton and Stanford, his brain is not an issue.
Yea but I have behind the scenes information he got into both on a water-polo scholarship.  Which is a little fishy because he can't swim or fish.
isnt is supposed to be swim or ride horses?
Stop stocking me!  Not that I'm creeped out or anything.  

(hit me up on twitter...my account is tweetybird ;)

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@"purplefaithful" said: I dont know how this is helping Fields? Unless that means more weapons, better OL and hoping a young qb can win shoot-outs?  

I've hated playing against em, but I really admired some of the Dawgs on that Bear D the last 3-4 years. I hope a couple of em end-up in Eagan. 

Not sure I want them on the Vikings, but glad they are gone from Chicago. They have been a thorn for sure, but most are aging and I don't see paying premium price for part time players. We already have Hunter manning that position.

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@"greediron" said:
@"purplefaithful" said: I dont know how this is helping Fields? Unless that means more weapons, better OL and hoping a young qb can win shoot-outs?  

I've hated playing against em, but I really admired some of the Dawgs on that Bear D the last 3-4 years. I hope a couple of em end-up in Eagan. 

Not sure I want them on the Vikings, but glad they are gone from Chicago. They have been a thorn for sure, but most are aging and I don't see paying premium price for part time players. We already have Hunter manning that position.


Speaking of Viking killers...

I would welcome Hicks or Z'Darius on the right deals...

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@"purplefaithful" said:
@"greediron" said:
@"purplefaithful" said: I dont know how this is helping Fields? Unless that means more weapons, better OL and hoping a young qb can win shoot-outs?  

I've hated playing against em, but I really admired some of the Dawgs on that Bear D the last 3-4 years. I hope a couple of em end-up in Eagan. 

Not sure I want them on the Vikings, but glad they are gone from Chicago. They have been a thorn for sure, but most are aging and I don't see paying premium price for part time players. We already have Hunter manning that position.


Speaking of Viking killers...

I would welcome Hicks or Z'Darius on the right deals...



Would love Hicks in the middle, but on the right deal.  Not on a premium that he will likely get.

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