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OFFICAL 2009 CHICAGO BEARS SALARY CAP THREAD updated 10/22

dbears54 — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:02:05 GMT

Updated 10/22/09

Mod's , as Usual if stick, i'll update with each move, as this will be the main topic on conversation, and for those that don't like numbers I'll put the number left at top so don't have to look for it.

Estimated Salary cap room left- $3.267 mil

NAME............ base salary.........Signing bonus( unamortized)....Other bonus ...TOTAL.. Contract. yea

1, Afalava $310,000 $25,000 -0- $335,000 2012

2. Adams, A $850,000 $250,000 -0- $1,100,000 2010

2A Adams G $685,000 - -0- $685,000 2012

3.Anderson M $530,000 $39,000 -0- $569,000 2009

4. Baldwin.E $385,000 $30,000 -0- $415,000 2011

5. Beekman J $460,000 $97,500 -0- $557,500 2010

6.Bennet, E $385,000 $205,000 -0- $590,000 2011

7. Bowman Z $385,000 $73,750 -0- $458,750 2011

8 .Briggs, L $1,100,000 $667,000 $5,000,000 $6,767,000 2013

9. .Brown A $745,000 $2,235,000 -0 - $2,980,000 2011

10 .Buenning D $545,000 -0- - 0- $545,000 2009

11.Clark D $1,000,000 $667,000 $475,000 $2,142,000 2010

12. Cutler J $1,035,000 $1,400,000 $7,000,000 $11,435,000 2013

13.Davis K $385,000 $42,000 -0- $427,000 2011

14.Davis R $765,000 $367,000 $450,000 $1,582,000 2010

15 Forte M $385,000 $382,500 -0- $767,500 2011

16 Garza,R $745,000 $583,000 -0- $1,328,000 2011

17. Gilbert,J $310,000 $185,000 -0- $485,0000 2012

18.B Gaines $620.000 -0- $625,000 *1,250,000 2009

19.Gould R $750,000 -0- $2,150,000 $2,900,000 2013

20 Graham C $460,000 $37,5000 -0- $497,500 2010

21 Harrison M $385,000 $172,500 -0- $557,500 2011

22 Hanie C $385,000 -0- -0- $385,000 2011

23 Harris T $620,000 $1,808,000 $6,670,000 $9,080,000 2012

24 Hester D $555,000 $833,000 $5,250,000 $6,638,000 2013

25 Hillenmayer H $1,500,000 $1,000,000 -0- $2,500,000 2011

26 Idonije I $1,700,000 $900,000 1,000,000 $3,600,000 2011

27. Iglessia J $310.000 $125,000 -0- $ 435,000 2012

28. Jones K $1,000,000 $250,000 $ 500,000 $1,750.000 2010

29. knox J $310,000 $51,000 -0- $361,000 2012

30. Kruetz O $2,333,000 $3,000,000 -0- $5,333,000 2010

31. Manelly P $770,000 $93,000 -0- $863,000 2009

32.Manning D $530,000 $400,000 -0- $930,000 2009

33. Maynard B $1,030,000 $360,000 -0- $1,390,000 2009

34 Mckie,J $745,000 $250,000 -0- $995,000 2011

35. moore, dj $310,000 $116,668 -0- $426,668 2012

36 Ogunlaye A $4,8000,000 $2,500,000 -0- $7,300,000 2009

37. Olsen G $460,000 $50,000 $100,000 $610,000 2011

38 Omiyale,F $620,000 $450,000 $3,880,00 $4,950,000 2012

39. Tinoisamoa, P $1,000,000 - $500,000 $1,500,000 2009

40. Pace. O $1,350,000 $333,333 $3,650,000 $5,333,333 2011

41 Payne K $460,000 $37,500 -0- $497,500 2010

42 Peterson A $745,000 $333,333 -0- $1,078,333 2009

43 Loius Lance $310.000 $10,0000 -0- $420,000 2012

44 Roach N $460,000 -0- --0- $460,000 2010

45. Shaffer,K $183,000 750,000 1.,450,00 $2,383,000 2011

46 Stelz C $385,000 $111,250 -0- $496,250 2011

47 Tillman C $2,250,000 $2,570,000 -0- 4,820,000 2013

48. Toeaina M $460,000 -0- -0- $460,000 2010

**49.Urlacher B $5,950,000 $3,725,000 $50,000 $9,725,000 2011

50 Vasher n $2,950,000 $1,900,000 -0- $4,850,000 2011

51. Williams C $385,000 $100,000 $1,391,250 $1,876,200 2011

52 Williams J $530,000 $111,250 -0- $641,250 2010

53 Wolfe G $460,000 $155,000 -0- $615,000 2011

** conotes IR

[TOTAL SALARY] $1116,208,384

Dead cap Hit 2009* $8.624 mill*

LTBE's Not hit $1,5000,000

UTBE hit $1,400,000*

Marcus hamilton-$ 9 .1 million LTBE not hit

Estimated Salary cap $128,000,000

CAP SPACE Avaiable $3.267 mill

Dead Space:

brian griese- $1,350,000

moose- $1,500,000

benson - $2,575,000

booker- $250,000

tait- $500,0000

metcalf- $1,749,000

orton $700,000

total= $8.624 million

UTBE- mike brown $1.4 million

LTBE NOT HIT- rex grossman $1.5million

**The Bears signed offensive linemen Cody Balogh and Tyler Reed, wide receivers John Broussard and Rudy Burgess, tight end Fontel Mines, defensive end Joe Clermond and linebacker Marcus Riley to reserve/ future contracts.

2009 OFFICIAL CHICAGO BEARS RECORDS SET..

dbears54 — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:34:19 GMT

2009 CHICAGO BEARS RECORDS:

1, Consecutive Game TD's for TE-3 - Greg Olsen ties emery moorehead for most consective games with a TD

2009 NFL RECORDS SET:

2009 NFL AWARDS WON:

week 3- lance briggs -Lance Briggs has been named NFC's defensive player of the week after registering a sack, an interception and eight tackles vs. Seattle.

Week 4-Johnnie knox- NFC special teams player of week, after his 102 yard kick return for a TD

OCT ST PLAYER OF MONTH- Johnny Knox has been named the NFC special teams player of the month. Knox averaged 28.9 yards with 1 TD in October.

All Chicago Bears Official Twitter Accounts

KCBearfan — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:04:40 GMT

I haven't seen a list yet, so I thought I would go ahead and make one. If you know of any others let me know and I'll add them on.

These are all the ones I've found so far:

Official Bears Feed

Chicago Bears.com - @ChicagoBearscom

Chicago Bears News

Brad Biggs (Sun Times) - @BradBiggs

Zach Zaidman (670 the score) - @ZachZaidman

Jeff Dickerson (ESPN Chicago) - @ESPNChiBears

Bear Report (Bearreport.com) - @BearReport

Current Players

Jay Cutler - @JayCutler6

Matt Forte - @chitownforte22

Devin Hester - @D_Hest23

Tommie Harris - @RealDeal91

Greg Olsen - @gregolsen82

Jason McKie - @Jmack37

Fontel Mines - @FMines89

Nick Roach - @ricknoach

Trumaine McBride - @trumaine26

Desmond Clark - @tightwork88

Henry Melton - @HenMel (protected)

Alex Brown - @alexbrown96

Caleb Hanie - @CalebHanie12

Former Players

Bernard Berrian - @B_Twice

Tank Johnson - @TankJohnson99

Jerry Azuhmah - @jerryazumah

Jason Davis - @JasonDavis43

2009 CBMB Pick'em: WEEK 11

injected101 — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:38:18 GMT

READ HERE FOR UPDATES!

Don't forget to make a pick for the Miami/Carolina game tonight!

Week 10 results will be up tonight. Make your picks for week 11!

Remember if you missed time, you're free to jump back in. And if you haven't been playing, you're free to start. Read below for the rules.

I'll be updating THIS POST as the season goes along, so you don't have to sift through the thread. We'll leave the thread portion for picks/feedback.

MAKE YOUR PICKS! WEEK 11:

Post your picks in this thread. If you want to change a pick from your originals, make a new post and/or PM me. I will NOT count an "edited post" as a changed pick because I can't keep track of this many people!

Dolphins @ Panthers
Colts @ Ravens
Redskins @ Cowboys
Browns @ Lions
Niners @ Packers
Bills @ Jaguars
Steelers @ Chiefs
Seahawks @ Vikings
Falcons @ Giants
Saints @ Bucs
Cardinals @ Rams
Chargers @ Broncos
Jets @ Patriots
Bengals @ Raiders
Eagles @ Bears
Titans @ Texans

See/track your present and past picks at the following link:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AllShF2eU5M-dEY3NUpmRU5USERqVG1PZDFSV2c4NkE&hl=en

If you can't see the link and don't have a gmail account, PM me your e-mail and I'll send you a link.

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I think everyone gets the gist by now. If you're new, you're welcome to play. Scroll down to the bottom of this post for the "rules." PM me if you have Qs.

In week 9, home teams won 8 out of 13 games.... this will be your score for week 9 if you didn't get your picks in.

Week 10 results will go up tonight.

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Current 1st PLACE SEASON leader with 91/129 games chosen correctly:

Punisher

Current 2nd PLACE SEASON holder with 90/129 games chosen correctly:

rprevidi

Current 3rd PLACE SEASON holders with 88/129 games chosen correctly:

injected101
nobodylikespatriots

Week 9 winner with 11/13 games chosen correctly:

BearsMod18

Week 8 winners with 10/13 games chosen correctly:

rprevidi
HesterReturns
MetalAllTheTime
joliet jake
Punisher
Jaydizzle
bluesbrothers
BearsGilroy

Week 7 winners with 11/13 games chosen correctly:

injected101
UltimateBearsFan
funsize1984

Week 6 winner with 11/14 games chosen correctly:

Uncle Zeek

Week 5 winners with 10/14 games chosen correctly:

BearNekkid
ChicagoBornCalifLiving
BearFanInWisconsin
bearfoot

Week 4 winner with 13/14 games chosen correctly:

sherman3

Week 3 winners with 14/16 games chosen correctly:

JStuckel21
rprevidi
Punisher

Week 2 winners with 12/16 games chosen correctly:

#23
pmilo

Week 1 winners with 14/16 games chosen correctly:

xerohour
JEB23
nobodylikespatriots
da_bears_fan

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INTRO/RULES:

The game is simple. Every week, you pick the winners of the upcoming week's games. After the games are played, everyone gets a score for the week and a cumulative score for the whole season (I will try my best to keep these "scores" live in the spreadsheet above so everyone can see, and I'll also put the leaders down in this post as the season wears on... then we will pick the next week's games).

Each game you get right gets you 1 point. As you can see in the spreadsheet above, I give you a point for your picks and then do a sum at the bottom. Everyone starts each week with 16 points, and then I go through and erase the rows that contain the "losers" of the week, automatically deducting from the 16 points with however many you guessed wrong. It's not the prettiest spreadsheet but it makes my life easier.

Once you play one week, you're in all the way (as in, for the entire season). If you forget to pick the games a certain week, your picks will be the home team for every game. If you want to play after the season has started, you'll get the home teams for all previous games played, and a scored based on that.

In the event of a tie, everyone will get a point for that game. You can change your picks for any game until kickoff for that game. Doesn't matter if a team wins by 1 point or by 40 points, in regulation or in overtime, fluky bizzare win or a complete mauling of a win. Only thing that matters is who gets the W.

WALTER "SWEETNESS" PAYTON TRIBUTE THREAD

BearsMod0707 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:53:04 GMT

On November 1, 1999, Walter Payton passed away in his home. This upcoming Sunday will mark 10 yrs since his death. This thread is for fans to post memories of Walter.

Watching Walter play week after week was some of the most exciting football Ive ever seen. I know many of our young fans didn't get to experience watching him, and that is a real shame. Walter was arguably the best RB in the history of the game. And he is honored in Chicago for his contributions to the Bears and for his charitable work.

We miss you Sweetness!!!!! RIP.

Thank you Connie, Jarrett, and Brittney for your continued work in Walter's name.

http://www.payton34.com/

Walter Payton Day at Soldier Field

Sunday November 1, 2009

Half-Time Tribute to

Walter Payton

*Presented by the Chicago Bears*

Payton family will be attending on the

field, escorted by Matt Suhey.

A commermorative game-day give

away will be handed out to the

first 'limited number' of fans.

Bears Vs Giggles...official game Thread

BearsMod1 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:20:54 GMT

No funny stuff lets just win this game and get back on track...

no game predictions lets just go out and play some hardnose Bears Football.

FRI BEAR NEWS AND TWEETS- Cutler,Bell,wolfe,clark,payne,davis,willams

dbears54 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:56:40 GMT

game preview:

http://www.chicagobears.com/multimedia/multimediapopup.asp?mm_file_id=1740&play_clip=Y&rn=13

Bears deny rift with NBC vid

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/news/story?id=4671047

Gotta hand it to Forte -- or better yet, pass it

dbears54 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:08:27 GMT

BEARS IN BRIEF: Gotta hand it to Forte -- or better yet, pass it

Comments

November 21, 2009

BY BRAD BIGGS bbiggs@suntimes.com

It's gotten to the point the Bears probably won't solve their running-game woes this season, but that doesn't mean they've run out of effective uses for Matt Forte.

He caught a career-high eight passes for 120 yards last week at San Francisco and has 194 yards receiving in the last two games as offensive coordinator Ron Turner finds ways to adjust to a bottled-up ground game. Forte had 121 yards rushing in a Week 4 win over the lowly Detroit Lions and 90 in the victory against the Cleveland Browns, but more respectable competition has throttled the rushing game.

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/1896688,CST-SPT-bearnt21.article

Bears #10 passing team in NFL (by yards)

bubbashucker — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:21:17 GMT

I was just doing my normal research for the game coming up and I did not realize how high rated our passing O is.

We are 10th in the league. Better than GB. Better than Minny. Only a few yards behind Phily and Pitt.

While tht was a bit encouraging. I found it alarming that we were 5th in attempts. so much for getting off the bus running.

the NFL.com site has done a great job with their stat package.

http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?offensiveStatisticCategory=TEAM_PASSING&archive=false&seasonType=REG&defensiveStatisticCategory=null&d-447263-o=2&conference=null&d-447263-s=PASSING_NET_YARDS_GAME_AVG&d-447263-n=1&season=2009&qualified=true&Submit=Go&tabSeq=2&role=TM&d-447263-p=1

Any Chance Shanahan Would Come In as OC?

OtommyO — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:15:13 GMT

I know this is probably a wild pipe dream, but if it happened, it could solve a lot of problems.

Maybe, just maybe, Shanahan doesn't want the responsibility of HC. As an OC, he could focus solely on his strengths (offense) while having no responsibility for his weakness (defense).

We all know Shanahan is an offensive genius. The knock on him has always been his D. It seems to me like the perfect solution would be to install him as OC and let someone else worry about the D.

This may just be a wild fantasy, but its a good one...

Lets start the betting.........!!

Run and Shoot — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:37:01 GMT

.......I say Cutler, vs. a blitz-happy Eagle "D", throws 3INTS. Sunday.

Aromashodu may finally get his chance with Bears

dbears54 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:15:08 GMT

Aromashodu may finally get his chance with Bears

By Matt Trowbridge

RRSTAR.COM

Posted Nov 20, 2009 @ 06:20 PM

LAKE FOREST —

The Dolphins waived Devin Aromashodu. The Colts waived him. The Texans let him go. The Colts dropped him a second time. The Redskins picked him up and dropped him.

At last, though, Aromashodu was going to get a shot with the Bears. He beat out fellow oft-waived preseason star Brandon Rideau in one of Chicago’s final training camp cuts and was slated to start the season as the Bears’ No. 3 receiver.

But a quadriceps injury held him out of the opener in Green Bay and rookie fifth-round pick Johnny Knox filled in with 82 and 70 yards receiving in his first two games.
That shelved Aromashodu again.

http://www.rrstar.com/sports/pro/football/x1792906125/Aromashodu-may-finally-get-his-chance-with-Bears

Chicago Bears tackles need to reassert themselves

dbears54 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:00:29 GMT

Chicago Bears tackles need to reassert themselves

Orlando Pace and Chris Williams have had their troubles

One got knocked out. The other got knocked over.

Neither Orlando Pace nor Chris Williams had a night to remember Nov. 12, the last time the Bears took the field. Pace, the starting left tackle, exited early with a slight concussion from a blow delivered by 49ers linebacker Parys Haralson. More forgettable was the punishment Williams, the starting right tackle, absorbed after 49ers defensive tackle Ray McDonald bowled him over on the third play.

"Everybody plays hard and everybody's good, so you're going to have bad plays," Williams said. "It's just how you bounce back. If you spend the whole game thinking about one play, it will affect you the entire way."

Seeing one former first-rounder on the bench and another on his back isn't the vision the Bears fans anticipated at the start of the season, considering the Bears wanted an upgrade from John Tait and John St. Clair. Pace and Williams should have plenty of opportunities to atone.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-21-bears-chicago-nov21,0,2323940.story

BEARS 24, Eagles 20, game preview and WHO YA GOT?

dbears54 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:26:15 GMT

Well this week, becomes the first of what will be a weekly "must win' game, if the bears are going to cling to any playoff hopes. The Bears are staggering having lost 4 of the last 5 games, but the "D' showed signs of life last week, and need both the offenese and defense to show together this week.the eagles also come into the game having lost 2 in row and 3 of last 5, including the raiders.The big blow to the eagles is losing westbrook to a concussion and the team has trouble without him.The bears have won the last 2 games against eagles in 2008 and 2007 and own a 27-9-1 overall advantage in the series. For the bears to have a chance Jay Cutler needs to step up ina big way and the "D" needs a game like last thursday.

Did you know?

matt forte had the most receiving yards,120, from a running back since 1961?

bears on O

It goes without saying this week, Culter needs to play like the Franchise Qb we know he can be, and not throw interceptions. the eagles secondary is pretty banged up and will have plays available, so do expect him to rebound. hope ron turner has learned his lesson last thursday and continues to use Forte on screens and in flat to slow down the blitzing and keep culter upright, esp against philly this can be deadly effective and lead to many drives. look to see D.A. get more time for know this week and see how he does with more rep's

bears on "D'

Without westbrook, the running game will fall on lesean mcoy's shoulders, which shouldn't worry anyone. Reid it seems doesn't even use the running game when westbrook is around, so would not be suprised to see a 50+ pass night from mcnabb sunday. its really important to get a pass rush on mcnabb and force him to throw early, Desean jackson has continued his good play from his rookie year and what frightens the most is elads league in 40+ plays, which unfort has beena problem for the bears. Zack bowman is riding a 2 game INT streak and will be matched up with him and he needs to make sure doesn't allow jackson behind him. Expect like most week, the eagles to pile the yards up, but die in red zone, esp without a running game, its been their downfall the last 2 years against bears

special teams

We have a big adavatange in ST and look to see manning back in kickoffs and hester on punts this week, don't know why,but think hester will have a big ST night sunday, esp after the baby distraction stuff last week

bears 24- eagles 21

culter- 28-38 275 2 td's 0 int

forte 20 carries 120 total yards 1 td

hester 6 catches 89 yards 1 td

WHO YA GOT? AND WHY

Angelo figures all Bears must do is ... play better

dbears54 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:08:45 GMT

AM NOT ALARMED'

An oversimplification? Angelo figures all Bears must do is ... play better

Comments

November 20, 2009

BY MIKE MULLIGAN mmulligan@suntimes.com

Bears general manager Jerry Angelo, the man with the plan, feels your pain. He admires your fanaticism. He shares your obsession.

''We are a passionate city,'' Angelo said of an increasingly restless Bears fan base. ''We have high expectations. We expect to win. I love it. I appreciate it.''

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/mulligan/1894862,CST-SPT-mully20.article

Chicago Bears - You are on notice

Rob31 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:23:11 GMT

You Bums better not go out there and lay another egg in front of a national audience Sunday night at home against Philadelphia. You better go out there and play your hearts out and get a win not only for your fans but for the city of Chicago, or there will be alot of people who will stop their support of this team and I am one of them!

Khalil Bell. Whats so great about him to keep him around?

Jook1 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:05:39 GMT

Seriously, is'nt there any other running backs out there that have less risk to keep around? To me, this guy is more of a liability to keep around than to have him. What the hell is Angelo and Smith seeing that this football fan does'nt. Here's a few articles i was reading since we moved him up from the PS.

http://www.uclabruins.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/bell_kahlil00.html

http://www.insidesocal.com/ucla/2009/02/uclas-khalil-bell-at-the-nfl-c.html

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=175586

And to top it off, he has injury issues. High ankle sprains, torn acl, etc. Am i missing something here ?!?

After all the dust (and emotions) settle, Bears still a dangerous SB contender.

| BearBones | — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:02:56 GMT

A lot has been made of how badly Ron Tuner's play calling is, a lot has been made (myself included) about Jay Cutler's propensity to make turnovers, a lot has been made about Matt Forte's sophomore slump, a lot has been made about Zack Bowman and the defense not being who we thought they were; well, after 8 weeks the Bears are in just as good, if not better, position than Green Bay Packers, Atlanta Falcons, NY Gaints, Philly Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, and all the teams in the NFC Western Division.

We have a average/good defense, and even with all the questions, we have a offense that is capable of exploding at any minute and putting up points with anyone. Whether you want to believe it or not, the talent on offense says, defenses will have to play us honestly the entire season. No teams wants to be the one that let Matt Forte back out of the 'jinx box,' and not team want to be the spring board for the 'Cutler to Hester' or the 'Cutler to Olsen' combo getting 'off the snide' if you will.

Based on what I have seen, all the Bears have to do is stay in games, and they have a 70% chance of winning all the remaining games on their schedule - even both Vikings' games.

Bears down and man up folks, this train is still bound for Miami! All aboard the Chicago Express by way of New Orleans!

Bears win in an "upset" 31 - 17 !!!

*New post added 11-16-09

Same ole same ole

JSA76180 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:51:44 GMT

Orton leaves and leads a team to 5-0 I think it was. Jay comes and looks like Rex. The issue isnt the QB, perhaps it's higher up, not Lovie but higher. Why does this team have such a problem with QB's? Offensive cordinator, or maybe GM... We NEED A NEW GM!!!!

Tired of losing...

McNabb home on business

dbears54 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:12:09 GMT

McNabb home on business

LAKE FOREST – As the backup quarterback at Chicago’s Mount Carmel High School in 1993, Mike Daigler knew he needed to beat out only one player for a chance to start.

Ah, forget it.

“It was pretty clear that Donovan was the starting quarterback and I was the backup,” Daigler said. “You knew what your role was. At the end of the day, you look back on it, and you’re pretty lucky to be able to play football with a person like Donovan.”

You know who “Donovan” is, don’t you?

If not, Bears cornerback Zackary Bowman was happy to provide a quick scouting report.

“It’s Donovan,” Bowman exclaimed with a wide smile. “I mean, the commercials, chunky noodle soup. Just watching him on film, he’s been in the league for 11 years, and he still has it. I watched some of his throws, and they’re just darts.”

http://www.nwherald.com/articles/2009/11/20/r_tyxiwjccrzafyyaanpcepq/index.xml

cheerleaders????/

Bear-n-Alabama — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:46:29 GMT

this is why we are losing. if we had cheerleaders we would win games, hands down. FOR THE LOVE OF OPRAH GET US SOME CHEERLEADERS!!!!

Cutler Criticism Not Exactly Warranted.

chitownfootball — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:01:12 GMT

Criticism of Cutler is partially warranted but remember that before he came to us he was a proven commodity. He went to the pro bowl just last year! I know he just threw 5 INTS but here's a list of em. This list is from the phili club's website:

Here's a look at his interceptions from the 49ers game, which shows that not all of the blame falls on Cutler's shoulders:

2nd Quarter, 3rd-and-1 at SF 1 - Out of the I-formation, Cutler takes the handoff and fakes the handoff to Matt Forte. Pressure forced Cutler to throw off of his back foot into a sea of 49ers defenders and nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin picked it off.

2nd Quarter, 1st-and-10 at SF 49 - One play after a 37-yard reception to Forte, the Bears line up in the off-set I. Cutler faked the handoff to Adrian Peterson and threw it down the right sideline for Devin Hester. Hester slipped and fell down and Tarell Brown was able to pick it off.

3rd Quarter, 3rd-and-4 at SF 43 - Out of the shotgun, Hester ran a square in and was coming across the middle when he nearly ran into the referee. That broke Hester's stride and Cutler threw it to where he expected Hester to be. Needless to say, Dashon Goldson was there instead.

4th Quarter, 3rd-and-7 at SF 47 - Cutler was in the shotgun. Center Olin Kreutz snapped a ground ball, which Cutler recovered. Cutler picked it up, stepped up in the pocket and saw Kellen Davis in one-on-one coverage. Cutler fired the ball, but safety Mark Roman had great position and picked off the ball. Cutler was looking for a pass interference call on Roman.

4th Quarter, 2nd-and-10 at SF 12 - Final play of the game, Cutler took the snap in the shotgun and stepped up in the pocket with pressure surrounding him. Cutler tried to force the ball in the back of the end zone for tight end Greg Olsen. However, there was a wall of four 49ers defenders waiting for either Olsen or Earl Bennett to get the pass attempt and former Eagle Michael Lewis sealed the win with the interception.