NFL: Bears Fans: Do You Want Warner?

[cyfanatic]

The Chicago Tribune has a column about the Bears possibly being interested in signing Kurt Warner. This will be interesting to follow...just wish teams/agents would refrain from this type of talk while players are still playing for their current team! I know the Bears QB situation is unsettled...but would Warner necessarily be the answer to the QB problems in Chicago?

Kurt Warner will have plenty of options, but will Chicago Bears be one of them? -- chicagotribune.com

 

[HILLCYD]

I would welcome anyone that resembles a QB at this point.

 

[cybsball20]

No thanks... I'll take Tom Brady or Matt Cassell though.

 

[cyfanatic]

I would welcome anyone that resembles a QB at this point.

I just wonder how much the Bears would want to invest into a 2 or 3 year "solution"? Obviously that is the toughest position to clean up since good QBs rarely go into free agency. And to get a QB in the draft that can play right away you virtually have to have a top 10 pick...or higher!

 

[illinoiscyclone]

after the way he played this year, YEAH! orton is ok, but he will never be among the NFL elite. warner wont be the long term solution, but he will help over the next few years. the bears arent going to get him because they wont like his price tag.

 

[cyfanatic]

No thanks... I'll take Tom Brady or Matt Cassell though.

I was wondering about Cassell too. Not a big resume...and might have to overpay for what he has accomplished...but could be a solid starter for years to come?

 

[cycopath25]

If he wins a Superbowl ring in AZ do you think the Cardinals will let him go?

 

[cyfanatic]

the bears arent going to get him because they wont like his price tag.

Bingo! The Bears won't commit to it...even though that division is winnable for them!

 

[cyfanatic]

If he wins a Superbowl ring in AZ do you think the Cardinals will let him go?

Very difficult question for the front office to answer in Phoenix! Win or lose there will be pressure to bring him back...even with Leinert on the bench!

 

[cycopath25]

Leinert is overratted. I guess if I was Arizona I would "Dance with the one who brung ya."

 

[cloneu]

If he wins a Superbowl ring in AZ do you think the Cardinals will let him go?

The dude is turning 38 this year. I would not be surprised to see him retire if he wins.

 

[cyfanatic]

Leinert is overratted. I guess if I was Arizona I would "Dance with the one who brought you."

That might be...but they are paying him big money...and that definitely influences front offices! It is a business first!

 

[cycopath25]

The dude is turning 38 this year. I would not be surprised to see him retire if he wins.

He might be 38, but his body hasn't taken much wear and tear due the the fact that he has only been in 109 games his 10 year career. And he hasn't started them all.

 

[isuarch80]

I just wonder how much the Bears would want to invest into a 2 or 3 year "solution"? Obviously that is the toughest position to clean up since good QBs rarely go into free agency. And to get a QB in the draft that can play right away you virtually have to have a top 10 pick...or higher!

I think you actually gave the perfect answer. You give Warner a 3 yr deal with the first two years being heavy in pay. Then draft a QB THIS year, someone with the raw talents but needs to learn for a few years, and by the 3rd year of Warner's contract, the rookie has learned how to play at this level, learned from an experienced and good qb and hopefully is ready to take the reigns. That's how you develop a stable QB situation. I'd take Warner in a second!

 

[ISUFan22]

Bad move by both parties, but mostly would be ill-advised for Warner.

 

[Bubbahotep]

The Vikings usually go after the old timers, just don't see the Bears going down this road.

 

[HILLCYD]

I think you actually gave the perfect answer. You give Warner a 3 yr deal with the first two years being heavy in pay. Then draft a QB THIS year, someone with the raw talents but needs to learn for a few years, and by the 3rd year of Warner's contract, the rookie has learned how to play at this level, learned from an experienced and good qb and hopefully is ready to take the reigns. That's how you develop a stable QB situation. I'd take Warner in a second!

The problem with this scnerio is that it makes sense. This is the reason it will never happen in the Bears organization.

 

[Juggercy]

yea i think they learned with brian griese not to go after the old guys

 

[ISUFan22]

The problem is, the Bears do not even come close in WR talent when compared to Arizona. Not to mention, the Bears offensive line simply was not good this year.

Warner would not only have options to throw the ball to, he'd get killed back there.

 

[cycopath25]

Yeah and sight changes are really good for older QBs. (See Favre, How did his season end up?)