DISQUS

Rep. John Fritchey · 9 months ago

This is arguably the biggest trade move ever made by the Bears. It could ostensibly solve their QB problem for the next decade.

dave · 9 months ago

Woo! Go Bears! You finally have a quarterback!

The other white GoBearsss · 9 months ago

I finally agree with Fritchey! Never thought I would see that day.

George · 9 months ago

It could ostensibly solve their QB problem for the next decade.

watch for that to show up in 2012 campaign lit, John, as Jay inevitably craps out and/or gets injured.

And leaves us with no draft picks to rebuild our deteriorating defense.

Phineas J. Whoopee · 9 months ago

Is this a late April fools post? That is unbelievably good news for us fans.

Rich Miller · 9 months ago

Phineas, that's probably why they didn't announce it yesterday. Nobody would've believed it. lol

moderate Repub · 9 months ago

I am not looking for anything bad in this. The Bear have not had a solid quarterback for over 20 years and the fans have been asking for one ever since. Now we have one. First Blago gone, now this? Great last 6 months

Amy · 9 months ago

it sounds iffy when the Bears give up the first round picks, but they've not been great at drafting, so.....

they needed a better QB, they got one. that said, i'll miss Orton. he was the anti Grossman. Orton was low key, prepared, pretty good arm, just not good enough.

but hoping for a good season from the Sox. you'd never know baseball is coming from the weather. feels more like fall.

Amuzing Myself · 9 months ago

Now if he just had somebody to throw to...

Anon · 9 months ago

Jay Cutler for Orton and a third round pick? And the McCaskeys get to save signing two bust-out first rounders to guaranteed millions?

Must be a happy day in Lake Forest.

Chicago Cynic · 9 months ago

Jay Cutler will get frustrated quickly at his lack of protection and targets and become a pariah. No superbowl shuffle here. I hope I'm proven wrong.

Where's the indictment?

Reality Check · 9 months ago

In other sports news, Rich, why no mention of the Sox announcement that they're adding ... a wine bar to US Cellular Field?

Yes. A wine bar.

Oof.

scoot · 9 months ago

YES! great move can't believe they had the brass!!! CapFax givin sports update!!! I like it.

jerry 101 · 9 months ago

aaaaaaaaand...over the next 5-7 years, Kyle Orton will rack up more yards, touchdowns, and fewer interceptions than Cutler, especially when Denver uses the draft pick to nab some superstar collegian like Rejus Benn.

Niles Township · 9 months ago

Gotta love a good news day in Chicago. We still turn them out like no one else...so what get sthe lead story on the news tonight and the headline in the paper tomorrow: ex-gov indicted, Bears make blockbuster visit or IOC visit begins.

Niles Township · 9 months ago

Blockbuster trade (SIC)

Wow · 9 months ago

The Bears are known for throwing away good things. And while they do no good with their draft picks they also don't do very well picking up outsiders. Maybe they should hire new scouts. Cutler is good but they are giving away a lot for him.

Ben S. · 9 months ago

I predict Blago will attempt to flee the country so that the spotlight returns to him.

chiefilliniwek · 9 months ago

http://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/home/RecentlyFiled...

Indictment posted on the US Courts website.

L.S. · 9 months ago

I have visions of Hester beating double coverage with a quaterback who can actually get him the ball.

Fire Ron Guenther · 9 months ago

Great trade, but that chump Ron Turner will screw it up. Heck, Turner wanted Cutler to play for him at Illinois.....as a Tight End...

Shore · 9 months ago

Olympics bid in town, major trade for a qb, ex-governor indicted and former state senator meeting the queen. Really boring day to be doing news in chicago.

Independent · 9 months ago

Given the Bears' recent first round draft record I'm more concerned about the third rounder they traded. Great trade. Angelo had to give a lot to head off the Redskins and division rivals Minnesota and Detroit. Even if it ultimately doesn't work I applaud Angelo for making a bold move to try to fix their chronic QB issues.

Toast Man · 9 months ago

That's a lot to give up for a one year wonder. Sort of like the Brown's paying their QB after his "break out" year two years ago. What was his name again?

scoot · 9 months ago

Sen. Chris Lauzen, R-Aurora, said he brought the topic before the Senate because he feels the rank-and-file members of the GOP are disconnected from the internal leadership. He blamed Republicans losing the legislature, governor’s mansion and other statewide offices on that disconnect.

YES thats why...not because of George Ryan & the corruption...it's the disconnection stupid!

Infighting will no doubt help the GOP in 2010! Way to go Senator!!!!

Amy · 9 months ago

Bears sign Orlando Pace....sweet. now that's news.

Bobs yer · 9 months ago

I'll miss everything except the weird beard. Maybe we've got another 'Favre leaving Atlanta' deal. That would be nice.

Wumpus · 9 months ago

The Bears also signed Orlando Pace to protect Cutler. he is a bit old, but better than what they have. I fear this may be too late as who knows what to think of the Bears Defense led by the possibly washed up Urlacher.

EmptySuitParade · 9 months ago

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Republican leader in the Illinois House says the indictment of Rod Blagojevich (blah-GOY'-uh-vich) validates the General Assembly's decision to impeach the former governor and remove him from office.

Rep. Tom Cross also calls the federal indictment a reminder that the state needs real political reform.

Apparently StateWideTom forgot Stu, Cellini and TRS Staffer A were all brought to us by the IL GOP!

Levois · 9 months ago

We'll see next season whether that trade was worth it or not!

enrico depressario · 9 months ago

As long as chronic loser Ron Turner is calling the plays (boy, that bozo must work cheap), Cutler is gonna suck. On the field is not where the Bears need change the most. Jesus Christ couldn't be an effective QB with Turner calling the shots.

scoot · 9 months ago

Lauzen is playing into the hands of (or just plain working side by side) with the Chicago Dems who control all levels of government in the State of Illinois. They want to disrupt the GOP and distract it's voters with this bill.

On the same day former Gov Blago gets indicted, Lauzen decides to fight w/ fellow GOPers then focus on ending corruption in Illinois.