Great god! Jeff George is back! - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Jadey · 11-28-2004, 12:23 AM

Whadya know, someone finally got desperate enough to bring this headcase back into the league.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/column...len&id=1933215

"Having already gone through three starting quarterbacks this season, Bears coach Lovie Smith said after his team's Thanksgiving Day loss at Dallas that he still had "some options," and that likely means Chicago will turn to third-year veteran Chad Hutchinson in Week 12.
It apparently also meant, however, that the Bears would sign a more experienced quarterback who might add some playmaking skills to a woeful passing game that statistically ranks dead last in the league.

On Saturday evening, Chicago did just that.

Free agent Jeff George signed a one-year contract to return to the NFL, ESPN.com has learned. Financial details were not immediately available, but it is anticipated that the contract is for the league minimum of $760,000, prorated over the final five games of this season. The deal came after George huddled much of Saturday with Bears coaches and team officials.

The Bears are expected to announce the signing Monday."

Ridge · 11-28-2004, 12:54 AM

Stupid. I still don't know why the Bears cut Ryan Dinwiddie (early in the year) who set all kinds of passing records while at Boise State. What a waste of money to bring George back. The Bears will continue to slide (I'm still a Bears fan).

Rdr4evr · 11-28-2004, 02:19 AM

LOL, Give him back to us and take Collins.

1slOwCD8 · 11-28-2004, 01:58 PM

I dont really blame them, cuz there just trying to find anyway to win, now that Krenzel and Grossman and injured. There backup Quinn isnt really doing the job, soo........ i dunno, you cant really blame them for trying.

runtuff · 11-28-2004, 02:19 PM

Well nothing surprises me anymore, in the NFL, but thid does. Maybe Art Schictler (sp???) is still around too. LOL

byesman · 11-28-2004, 04:51 PM

Runtuff,
I'll "bet" Art doesn't have the "time" to play anymore.

If they want a back-up. I think there are some washed up QB's from the past few years that could play, like Couch, Leaf, Akili Smith...

canuckguy · 11-28-2004, 05:53 PM

that is so sad, like they could not have got anyone else?????? come on now, next thing you know marino will be coming out of the studio for the dolphins.

LIMilf · 11-28-2004, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by brian1975

that is so sad, like they could not have got anyone else?????? come on now, next thing you know marino will be coming out of the studio for the dolphins.

They couldn't get anybody else, thats the sad thing! They tried out Tim Couch, but he wasn't good enough, so now I think they got the last QB on earth.

Ive been a Bears fan all of my life, and I have never seen the bears sink this low as to be the laughing stock of the NFL.

Oh I wish they could bring back the 1985 Bears thats for sure.

Nocturnal · 11-29-2004, 03:57 AM

Maybe he has finally matured. He couldn't possibly be any worse that Quinn & Hutchinson.

Jadedfox · 11-29-2004, 05:45 AM

I'm a Bears fan and I like the signing. Obviously it's not a long-term solution, but he can't possibly be any worse than Quinn since Quinn may honestly be the worst QB ever in the NFL.

--jaded

Cross-Over · 11-29-2004, 07:13 AM

What do the Bears have to lose? George is 36 years old, I'm sure he still has something left in the tank.

Harry Cox · 11-29-2004, 05:27 PM

God, the Bears are depressing. I went to the Thanksgiving game and was embarrassed to be wearing blue and orange. WHY IN GOD'S NAME DID HUTCHINSON NOT PLAY AT LEAST THE 4TH QUARTER IF HE'S GOING TO START THIS WEEK?! It's not like we had no clue that Quinn sucks donkey balls. And now Jeff George. I guess he'll start the following week, like it really matters at this point. Now, we just have to wait and see how badly the Bears will screw up their high draft pick. At least we have the Bulls...oh wait, they suck even worse. Who would have guessed that the Cubs would turn into the city's only legitimate shot at a winner year in and year out?

canuckguy · 11-29-2004, 05:29 PM

after watching that thanksgiving day game they need someone, that game was just brutal. there offence was terrible imo.

Andrew · 11-29-2004, 07:24 PM

Look on the bright side. The Bears can only go up. I'm a Lion's fan. There's no hope for us.

Craven Morehead · 11-29-2004, 09:36 PM

Why in the hell didn't the team have a legitimate backup QB on the roster at the start of the season? That was their first dumbass mistake.

Don't forget they gave Tim Couch a tryout several weeks ago and passed on him. Wonder how he feels about now?

Signing Jeff George is ridiculous.

Harry Cox · 11-30-2004, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew

Look on the bright side. The Bears can only go up. I'm a Lion's fan. There's no hope for us.

As an outsider, I would tend to disagree. What's up with Joey Harrington this year? I like him, but I hear he's struggling. And with Roy Williams at WR and Kevin Jones at RB, you have some great young building blocks in Motown.

Nocturnal · 12-06-2004, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Nocturnal

Maybe he has finally matured. He couldn't possibly be any worse that Quinn & Hutchinson.

As a Cowboys fan it was good the Hutch pass for 3 TD's today and lead the Bears to a victory. Great going Chad.

uncle_el · 12-06-2004, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rdr4evr

LOL, Give him back to us and take Collins.

oh if only you were al's right hand man!

george has a great arm, just a misunderstood player.

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Originally Posted by Craven Morehead

Don't forget they gave Tim Couch a tryout several weeks ago and passed on him. Wonder how he feels about now?

i believe couch's throwing shoulder/arm are still giving him some pain... i.e. it doesn't seem as if his injury has healed, and he may need surgery.

Harry Cox · 12-06-2004, 05:00 PM

Wow! I can't believe how well Hutchinson played yesterday. If he continues like that, Jeff George won't see the field. Way to go Bears.

11-28-2004, 12:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jadey This Space For Rent Location: Davenport, Iowa	Great god! Jeff George is back! Whadya know, someone finally got desperate enough to bring this headcase back into the league. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/column...len&id=1933215 "Having already gone through three starting quarterbacks this season, Bears coach Lovie Smith said after his team's Thanksgiving Day loss at Dallas that he still had "some options," and that likely means Chicago will turn to third-year veteran Chad Hutchinson in Week 12. It apparently also meant, however, that the Bears would sign a more experienced quarterback who might add some playmaking skills to a woeful passing game that statistically ranks dead last in the league. On Saturday evening, Chicago did just that. Free agent Jeff George signed a one-year contract to return to the NFL, ESPN.com has learned. Financial details were not immediately available, but it is anticipated that the contract is for the league minimum of $760,000, prorated over the final five games of this season. The deal came after George huddled much of Saturday with Bears coaches and team officials. The Bears are expected to announce the signing Monday." Last edited by Jadey; 11-28-2004 at 04:28 AM..

11-28-2004, 04:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
byesman Crazy Location: Byesville	Runtuff, I'll "bet" Art doesn't have the "time" to play anymore. If they want a back-up. I think there are some washed up QB's from the past few years that could play, like Couch, Leaf, Akili Smith... __________________ If after I depart this vale you ever remember me and have thought to please my ghost, forgive some sinner, and wink your eye at some homely girl. H.L. Mencken

11-29-2004, 05:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jadedfox Egocentric Location: World of Warcraft	I'm a Bears fan and I like the signing. Obviously it's not a long-term solution, but he can't possibly be any worse than Quinn since Quinn may honestly be the worst QB ever in the NFL. --jaded __________________ There is no fucking you, there is only me.

11-28-2004, 12:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ridge Upright	Stupid. I still don't know why the Bears cut Ryan Dinwiddie (early in the year) who set all kinds of passing records while at Boise State. What a waste of money to bring George back. The Bears will continue to slide (I'm still a Bears fan).

11-28-2004, 02:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rdr4evr Banned	LOL, Give him back to us and take Collins.

11-28-2004, 01:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
1slOwCD8 Psycho Location: chicago, illinois	I dont really blame them, cuz there just trying to find anyway to win, now that Krenzel and Grossman and injured. There backup Quinn isnt really doing the job, soo........ i dunno, you cant really blame them for trying.

11-28-2004, 02:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
runtuff Crazy	Well nothing surprises me anymore, in the NFL, but thid does. Maybe Art Schictler (sp???) is still around too. LOL

11-28-2004, 05:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
canuckguy I read your emails. Location: earth	that is so sad, like they could not have got anyone else?????? come on now, next thing you know marino will be coming out of the studio for the dolphins.

11-29-2004, 03:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
Nocturnal Tilted Location: Melbourne, Australia	Maybe he has finally matured. He couldn't possibly be any worse that Quinn & Hutchinson.

11-29-2004, 07:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
Cross-Over Psycho	What do the Bears have to lose? George is 36 years old, I'm sure he still has something left in the tank.

11-29-2004, 05:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
Harry Cox Insane	God, the Bears are depressing. I went to the Thanksgiving game and was embarrassed to be wearing blue and orange. WHY IN GOD'S NAME DID HUTCHINSON NOT PLAY AT LEAST THE 4TH QUARTER IF HE'S GOING TO START THIS WEEK?! It's not like we had no clue that Quinn sucks donkey balls. And now Jeff George. I guess he'll start the following week, like it really matters at this point. Now, we just have to wait and see how badly the Bears will screw up their high draft pick. At least we have the Bulls...oh wait, they suck even worse. Who would have guessed that the Cubs would turn into the city's only legitimate shot at a winner year in and year out?

11-29-2004, 05:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
canuckguy I read your emails. Location: earth	after watching that thanksgiving day game they need someone, that game was just brutal. there offence was terrible imo.

11-29-2004, 07:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
Andrew Tilted	Look on the bright side. The Bears can only go up. I'm a Lion's fan. There's no hope for us.

11-29-2004, 09:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
Craven Morehead Custom User Title	Why in the hell didn't the team have a legitimate backup QB on the roster at the start of the season? That was their first dumbass mistake. Don't forget they gave Tim Couch a tryout several weeks ago and passed on him. Wonder how he feels about now? Signing Jeff George is ridiculous.

12-06-2004, 05:00 PM	#19 (permalink)
Harry Cox Insane	Wow! I can't believe how well Hutchinson played yesterday. If he continues like that, Jeff George won't see the field. Way to go Bears.