Bears Season Never Ends

Lovie Smith spoke at the winter meetings and had some odd thoughts. This one is focused on him and not the writer (I'll get you later Mr Pompei).





Smith doesn’t see diminished role for Hester or Olsen
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"I don't know whose plan that was," Smith said. "Mike had been here a few days, you kind of hit him with questions. He likes the potential of Devin as a full-time receiver. I don't see him (getting fewer snaps). Not right now.

Lovie is talking about new offensive coordinator Mike Martz. Mike Martz had previously stated that he sees Hester as Az-Zahir Hakim in this system. Hakim was the slot/3rd receiver for the Rams, and his best year was 734 yards receiving and 4 tds. Not exactly a great full time receiver model.

"He's going to be a highly productive guy in any offense," Smith said. "He's faster than most tight ends out there. He can block the way most other tight ends can, but in the passing game he is a step ahead.

Lovie is talking about Greg Olsen here. The tight end in Martz' offense (as stated before) needs to block. Lovie says that Olsen can block like the other tight ends, which I really believe after the Bears spent $15 million ($6.1 guaranteed) on blocking specialist Brandon Manumaleuna/human wall (Note to self: check spelling or hope no one cares. Or no one ever reads this)

It wouldn't be a bad thing if we end up with a veteran this year," Smith said. "That has nothing to do with Caleb Hanie. We think he is a heck of a quarterback. But when you go with two quarterbacks, it is a little scary each week.

This is actually a good thought- just because quarterbacks under Martz tend not to last 16 games. And a viewing note: if Cutler gets hurt please change the channel and watch something else. Any pursuing offense will hurt your eyes, brain and soul.