Has there been any discussion of spelling Tillman during the game? He has been falling down, slipping like crazy, and generally looks gassed in the second half every week. Keeping him fresh late in the game can help us in the long run. between Bowman, Graham, Moore, Jennings, Josh Moore, and Manning, we should be able to get him 10-15 snaps of rest during the game.

The offense rotates receivers all the time to ensure fresh bodies are out there to run against the defense. Why don't we do the same thing? We do it on the defensive line...

Allright, now that we can see the Bears aren't likely to win another game this year and Angelo and Lovie are headed for the door, who do you think the Bears should hire? I am intrigued by Dave Toub but I have to ask if you would be interested in the next Sean Payton as your head coach. And, no, I'm not talking about Jason Garret. If you look for a successful offensive coordinator (no more risk adverse "win in the 4th quarter" "play not to lose" defensive guys like Wannie, Jauron and Lovie) who is young and has a fresh approach but a strong pedigree, there is only one name: Kyle Shanahan. That's who I would hire and let build the new team.

I know that Peppers is getting double teamed quite a bit but are you surprised that with Peppers in the lineup the Bears Defensive Line has not had more sacks this year? Also, my expectations of Peppers was that he was going to be a one man wrecking crew from day one. So far he has done fantastic in some games but disappeared in at least two others.

When and if at all do you think that Peppers will be dominant week in and week out similar to some of the great defensive ends in NFl history.

Last but certainly not least do you think that Julius Peppers will be in the NFL Hall of Fame one day?

My opinion is that at this point it could go either way but what he does over the next five years could make the difference for or against. We will see if Peppers is truly special like the Hall of Famers that preceded him.

Dent to me was better than Peppers and I think Dent should be in the Hall of Fame but may get shut out?

I know that Peppers is getting double teamed quite a bit but are you surprised that with Peppers in the lineup the Bears Defensive Line has not had more sacks this year? Also, my expectations of Peppers was that he was going to be a one man wrecking crew from day one. So far he has done fantastic in some games but disappeared in at least two others.

When and if at all do you think that Peppers will be dominant week in and week out similar to some of the great defensive ends in NFl history.

Last but certainly not least do you think that Julius Peppers will be in the NFL Hall of Fame one day?

My opinion is that at this point it could go either way but what he does over the next five years could make the difference for or against. We will see if Peppers is truly special like the Hall of Famers that preceded him.

Dent to me was better than Peppers and I think Dent should be in the Hall of Fame but may get shut out?

Neil,

If you were to gaze into your crystal ball and predict the remainder of the seasons win-loss record for the Bears, what would you see as the outcome in both the second half and the final records?

Sean,

Unlike one of the posts above, I don't think the Bears won their last game of the year against the Bills. With the turmoil in MN and the fact that maybe they're not a very good football team you might see one win there. And with Stafford out and Miami switching back to the "old" Chad, there might be 2 more there.

With a possible 8-8 record, a potential work stoppage, and the McCaskey's "love" for Lovie, could you see a scenario where Angelo is fired, and a new GM is brought in, which would pave the way for a new head coach come 2012? Because you know, new GMs want "their" guy.
Thanks, Gearheadboy.

Who do you think is the most underated player on the Bears so far this year?
Who do you think is the most overated player on the Bears so far this year?

You guys have access to a lot of different metrics. Is Chester Taylor under-utilized or is it just the by-product of the Bears inconsistency? I think several of the Bear's offensive weapons, for example Olsen, Hester, Forte and Knox are not getting enough balls. I wonder if it's because the offense in general has had so much trouble sustaining drives and there just aren't enough opportunities?

Hi guys,

I read that the Vikings Williams' have been let off the hook for testing positive for a banned substance two years ago. They allegedly took this substance by "accident" as part of a weight loss supplement. Are you kidding me? These guys are defensive tackles. The more bulk they add, the more effective they'll be. Why would they take weight loss supplements? That's like Usain Bolt saying he takes a supplement that will make him slower.

Am I missing something here, or does that excuse reek as much as I think it does? Thanks!

The Bears are at the halfway point of the season, with that said who do your (Bears) midseason awards go to? MVP - Offense? Defense? Special Teams? Rookie of the year? Play of the year?

We all know nobody in their right mind will punt the ball to Devin Hester anymore, so wouldn't it be wise to put him back on the kick return team? What are your thoughts?

I know it's very early still, but given the current standings and what you've seen so far, what positions do you feel the Bears will address in the draft? It's been awhile since they've had a full complement of draft picks so it will be very interesting to see what they do. I'm hoping for o-line help in a major way.

Chris Williams is just horrendous.

I understand he's a first round pick and that the Bears will shoehorn him onto the field no matter how bad he blows but dear God, if they leave him at any position on the line they'll risk losing two 1st round draft picks in the form of Jay Cutler.

Have you seen anything that even hints Williams will pan out some time down the line? Can Lance Louis play LG?

Neil,

Yeah, this might be a pipe dream but...what are the chances that we could have Parcells as GM and Cowher as HC next year???

Yeah, I was a little greedy on the last round so I'll keep the rotation going....haha

Assuming the Bears fall flat on their faces in the second half, I think it would be fair to assume that Lovie will be gone. Do you think there is any possibility that A. Bill Cowher would be interested in coaching here and B. The McCaskeys would pay him to come here?