Bears Called Former Chiefs QB Trent Green "Three Or Four Weeks Ago"
by Joel Thorman on May 24, 2010 9:21 AM CDT
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PrintSo Carl Peterson got hit pretty hard around these parts over the years for bringing in big name, over-the-hill quarterbacks to make a splash. Well, the Bears pulled a Peterson about "three or four weeks ago", according to Mike Mulligan of the Chicago Sun-Times, contacting former Chiefs quarterback Trent Green about playing again.
"A source close to Green said Green talked with the Bears three or four weeks ago and decided to remain in retirement, but the situation might be fluid," Mulligan reported.
Wow.
The connection of course is Mike Martz who was the Rams coordinator in the late 90s and early 2000s when Green was there. The Bears have been reportedly seeking a veteran backup for Jay Cutler.
Green left the Chiefs in 2007 after concussion-related injuries. He went to the Rams in 2008 where he started three games.
He was out of the NFL last year and turns 40 in July.
It was recently announced that Trent Green would call the Chiefs preseason games so, for now, he appears to be committed to that. But notice Mulligan said the situation could be "fluid."
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Now they're thinkin Marc Bulger for Jay's backup
And judgin by the way he played like year Marc might get some playing time
I'd take Trent Green over Casshole today...
Same goes for my boy Vinny Testeverde. You know he’s been throwing up about 450 lbs keeping himself in game shape.
If Jeff George isn't on this team in two weeks
Then I’m done as a Chiefs fan!
by Joel Thorman on May 24, 2010 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions
hope you're kidding...
because no way i would take green today over cassel today. or even last year for that matter.
Eric Berry for Rookie of the Year
2010 Kansas Chiefs Record Range of 8-8 to 10-6. Yes it's possible, Chiefs just have to perform and execute
Prepare for the Windy City Sulkstorm of the century
Peter King’s MMQB column today talks about how much Mike Martz is in love with Cutler. How he’s the smartest, most accurate, most loveable person he’s EVER been involved with. I’m just amazed at how Cutler gets involved in these things.
Maybe he’s, uh, not so good? One thing’s for sure. Somebody’s lying here. And since the same thing happened in Denver, I think it might be Martz.
We are building a fighting force of extwaordinary magnitude.
I don't know about all that, I think Peter King's just bored
A lot of people up here want Bulger since he already knows the playbook and that could maybe light a fire under Cutler. And most people think Bulger would wind up starting down the road. Martz has a lot on his plate w these 5’4 WR’s and Olsen bitching that he might have to block more. See boys, it could be worse! We could be the Bears! =)
Hey, I love Trent...
But him trying to play again would be a HUGE mistake. He shouldn’t even be thinking about it.
Stay retired, Trent.
AGREED!
He can’t take the punishment any more. He’s going to have memory issues or even worse if those concusions come back.
Wow! Are we sure Carl isn't on their advisory committe over there?
Good luck Bears fans. Your headed for forty years of rough road!
by krayfish on May 24, 2010 10:08 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
It would explain a lot of the bad moves wouldn't it?
I bet Peppers is about to go into full Kendrell Bell mode.
"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Then give up. There's no use in being a damn fool about it." ---W.C. Fields
Say it again, Trent Green is one hit away from being Terri Schiavo
by HIV 2 Elway on May 24, 2010 10:11 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
yeah, love trent, hes a great person, I hope he sticks with broadcasting as hes a natural fit, and its not like he left playing at a high level...
stay away trent…I could see martz calling trent to come in as a QB coach, or some sort of help for cutler….but I dont know how trent could come back.
Team Pioli/Haley
That must make it awkward on dates. "Honey, we had better not hold hands...ummm...Look I have this cannon instead of an arm".
by krayfish on May 24, 2010 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
You're on a roll today Kray!
"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Then give up. There's no use in being a damn fool about it." ---W.C. Fields
Call me old fashioned
But I love the old grizzled veteran backup QB. I loved having Damon Huard as a backup/starter.
I think that kind of guy is priceless for your starting QB and your 3rd stringer. Plenty of experience and can step in and start at any point without missing a beat.
I wish Pioli would go after a veteran guy for our QB roster.
"One of the teams asked me a running back question," McCluster said. "They said when you have the ball, do you focus on the guy who's in front of you or the next guy.
"I told them 99% of the time, I'm going to make that first guy miss. Then, I'm onto the next."
by Matt_Grbac on May 24, 2010 10:24 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
why would we want a veteran for our backup
when we have a young brodie croyle with a canan arm that can come in and not only make plays with that arm, but proved against baltimore last year that he wont make costly mistakes
I would even consider Brodie
a vet. Been around 3-4 years right? I always consider that a vet, unless you’ve just never played a snap.
snap the fucking ball Brodie!
Smile, its the second best things you can do with your lips!
by fleetmarine on May 24, 2010 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
oh i see why u would say that now, your name is grbac lol
yea i guess hes a vet, but he hasnt won a game yet cuz he hasnt ever had an oline or the right coaching.
im just saying brodie croyle is way better than any vet that we could ever pick up right now and is even ready to step up and start if cassel goes down or flops this season.
not going to disagree but what would worry some is croyle's injury history in limited time, as well as the fact that hes winless as a starter...
some coaches would prefer someone who has won some games, or been around a team that has.
with that said, they are showing a ton of confidence in the entire QB group to have only nabbed Palko(a player that I liked when I saw him with the saints in the preseason)
Team Pioli/Haley
By the way whatever happen to Elvis . Anybody know?
by beano58 on May 24, 2010 11:05 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
this was revealed in the lost finale
Team Pioli/Haley
Trent Green > Jay Cutler
Happiness is a long walk with a putter in your hand.
by craig in calgary on May 24, 2010 11:14 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
There's no way he woud ever do it.
It’s time for him to enjoy all the fruits of his labor, his family, and our fine community.
"The other teams could make trouble for us if they win." ~Yogi Berra~
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