Phil Emery is the Chicago Bears new GM.
The Bears have officially announced that they've hired Emery, who is now the former Kansas City Chiefs director of college scouting.
Emery spent six years as an area scout for the Bears in the late 90s and early 00s so he has some familiarity.
The search started with five candidates but it got down to Emery and Jason Licht from the Patriots. In the end, Emery got the job.
This means the Chiefs are in need of a new college scouting director. GM Scott Pioli has known Emery's been a candidate for the job so I imagine he's thought about that, or perhaps has a plan in place.
It also means we can commence the "let's trade for this player on the Bears" talk.
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Hmmmm
Jay Cutler for Kyle OrtonIt ain’t happening. For obvious reasons and more.
Chief-blinders-on - January 28, 2012
nope, we not going there
upamtn - January 28, 2012
Really.. what Bears player would be even interesting to talk about in a trade?
I can’t think of any haha
BAMFSpecialOps - January 28, 2012
Some people might like this guy?
Or how about this fella?
Maybe the Bears will take Cassel and Piscetelli?
Chief-blinders-on - January 28, 2012
Eh we have Arenas and Dex already, no need another small WR/returner
Thought about Forte, but had the knee injury and with Charles.. doesn’t make a lot of sense
BAMFSpecialOps - January 28, 2012
Forte and Charles would be an amazing backfield
and we don’t know if Charles will be 100% either
Chief-blinders-on - January 28, 2012
Forte's a FA, no?
upamtn - January 28, 2012
Yes
BAMFSpecialOps - January 28, 2012
Don't think he will just walk though
If nothing else will be tagged
BAMFSpecialOps - January 28, 2012
I think he will be tagged as well.
Chief-blinders-on - January 28, 2012
No need for Forte
But to not want Hester because of having Dex and Arenas is like saying we don’t want Aaron Rodgers because we have Matt Cassel.
RememberDelaney37 - January 28, 2012 via mobile
I love Dex and Arenas
but I would make the trade in a heartbeat for Hester
slackator - January 28, 2012
point
Chief-blinders-on - January 28, 2012
Na Arenas did good, he was what #2 in punt return?
Hester is not much of a WR, and Dex is still sorta used in that role. Need to find a place for Dex or move on. Waste of pick(s)
BAMFSpecialOps - January 28, 2012
Would make a good backfield, but he will likely be tagged...
Does it make sense for the Chiefs to trade picks for Forte? Not IMO
BAMFSpecialOps - January 28, 2012
depends on the trade and if there were other players picks included.
but yeah, it is probably not likely.
Chief-blinders-on - January 28, 2012
Does it make sense though?
Why spend a high pick on a RB coming off a knee injury, that has taken the NFL abuse.. when you can pick up a few later round guys as a #2
BAMFSpecialOps - January 28, 2012
It would depend on the deal...
But like I said, it is not likely. At this point it is all about exploring the possibilities.
There may be a few other Bears that could interest the Chiefs.
Chief-blinders-on - January 28, 2012
yeah work peppers into the chiefs DE
niageriannit1 - January 28, 2012
Cause he oh so fits a 2 gap 5 tech
BAMFSpecialOps - January 28, 2012
yeah I know but players make plays
niageriannit1 - January 28, 2012
Not when they are washed out by a double team
BAMFSpecialOps - January 28, 2012
I mean look at that Cassel trade with Vrabel
That was a complete NFL buddy trade… something like that with the Bears could now be possible.
The same thing happened with the TG buddy trade to Atlanta.
We just have to look into the possibilities.
Chief-blinders-on - January 28, 2012
Did you mean ones that are available?
Matt Forte and/or Marion Barber at RB, Kellen Davis at TE, Devin Hester (as PR), DJ Moore and/or Tim Jennings at CB.
As for their front 7 on D, I don’t know how Julius Peppers, Lance Briggs, Israel Idonije, etc would translate into a 3-4…aren’t the bears playing a 4-3 now?
stlfan - January 28, 2012
They have have been a 4-3 for years and years
Since the quote was about trading for players, any on the roster could be talked about.
BAMFSpecialOps - January 28, 2012
Just throwing stuff out there
I don’t know the Bears free agency situation yet… I’ll look into it.
Yes, the bears are a tampa 2 defense.
Chief-blinders-on - January 28, 2012
That's what I thought...
they have Lovie Smith after all.
stlfan - January 29, 2012
Hmm, developing staff for progressions in their careers
Pioli and Donovan must be just terrible managers that have created a work environment that stifles creative thought, growth and advancement.
Congrats, Phil
RememberDelaney37 - January 28, 2012 via mobile
Are there any favorites out there as a replacement?
Not going to lie, I don’t really know who these people typically are or how important they are considering most of the coaches and GM all have a say in who to draft….but GM having final say.
Tyran - January 28, 2012
It would be nice to hire another draft guru
A college scouting extraordinaire… Who is out there?
Once again, here are the in house guys…
Regional Scouts – Dom Green, Jim Nagy
Area Scouts – Willie Davis, Terry Delp, Aundrae Harris, Ryan Kessenich, Jay Muraco, Pat Sperduto
College Scouting Administrator – Ryan Poles
Director of Pro Personnel – Ray FarmerPro Scout – Mike Borgonzi
Scouting Assistant – Ryne Nutt
If they promote from within, that is a good sign IMO.
Chief-blinders-on - January 28, 2012
I hear that airens dude old oc for pitsburgh is the new oc for the colts
niageriannit1 - January 28, 2012
yes
upamtn - January 28, 2012
sad day...
Chief-blinders-on - January 28, 2012
Yep...
Apparently the Steelers are considering Caldwell now.
jsChiefs23 - January 28, 2012
well marty didn't get the bucs job.
niageriannit1 - January 28, 2012
Maybe he declined?
jmcgoblue - January 28, 2012
lets see if the chiefs put the oc job in the job section of the star sunday
niageriannit1 - January 28, 2012
There goes the Chiefs Big Board
Steve_Chiefs - January 28, 2012
Now let's trade Dorsey for their 2nd rounder
jmcgoblue - January 28, 2012
Dorsey would be a beast in that system.
Chief-blinders-on - January 28, 2012
I concur with that trade. I roils happily take a 2nd round pick for Dorsey
RememberDelaney37 - January 28, 2012 via mobile
Even a third wouldn't be to shabby
Straight up for a franchised Forte…
Chief-blinders-on - January 28, 2012
Leave your draft notes please
ArrowheadHunter - January 28, 2012
Franchise and trade Bowe to Chicago now a possibility?
Either way we have a new suitor for both Carr and Bowe should either of them hit the market
IPWT2009 - January 28, 2012
Good to see some teams moving forward with hires
Looks like Romeo is the black Friday shopper that waits until about 10am when the crowd dies down and gets whatever is left over.
Oh well….gotta be used to it by now.
Matt_Grbac - January 28, 2012 via mobile
Waiting to see if crooked neck colt boy could be our new OC maybe?
ArrowheadHunter - January 28, 2012
yes
niageriannit1 - January 28, 2012
They may have already made the/some hires
Waiting is frustrating, I really wanted Bruce Arians…
So much for people arguing with me that he is retired…that lasted.
Chief-blinders-on - January 28, 2012
Oh man
After seeing him get hired by the Colts?!? I about flipped!
He was the best OC available by a long shot!
Romeo is going to shit around and end up with Daboll or some dipshit like Muir.
I’m getting very frustrated with the waiting game……every team is hiring but us!
Matt_Grbac - January 28, 2012 via mobile
Jim Zorn
watch it happen
IPWT2009 - January 28, 2012
shut your keyboard
Chief-blinders-on - January 28, 2012
Jim Zorn would be very uninspiring...
I think he is fine at QB Coach.
Chief-blinders-on - January 28, 2012
peyton manning oc and qb all in one
niageriannit1 - January 28, 2012
Maybe he is more concerned with scouting at the senior bowl
After all the talk about how the “OC doesn’t matter, the players make the offense”, maybe finding good draft picks is a bit more important
RememberDelaney37 - January 28, 2012 via mobile
When you average one touchdown per month
play calling matters.
Chief-blinders-on - January 28, 2012
Not saying I disagree
Just throwing out some ideas tossed around on AP pretty regularly.
RememberDelaney37 - January 28, 2012 via mobile
It would be nice to have a healthy new dose of both...
Players in the draft and free agency.
Plus, some smart additions to the Chiefs offensive staff. For the record, I am against the Chiefs not adding to the defensive staff and keeping Romeo as the DC without adding anyone at all.
At least promote someone to DC and let Romeo call the plays. Don’t tell me no one will want the job… slip them some money, they’ll come to work.
Chief-blinders-on - January 28, 2012
Maurice Carthon ... book'em, Dano! ;=)
LocoLoboChico - January 28, 2012
if NE was out of the playoffs i would agree with u
niageriannit1 - January 28, 2012
Oh well, maybe someone better will get promoted.
m.yashi - January 28, 2012
If you don't have the NFL Network you are missing this face
Chief-blinders-on - January 28, 2012
It was funy they zoomed in on a bunch of NFL folks
there was a caption saying where their first pick in the draft was. For example a shot of Pete Carrol said he had the 11th or 12th pick in the draft. They went to Reggie McKenzie and it just said.. Raiders General Manager hahaha!
Speaking of which, I hear th Raiders are interested in trading McFadden so they can actually get some picks in in this draft
IPWT2009 - January 28, 2012
Senior Bowl 3, 3
Chief-blinders-on - January 28, 2012
Quick..........
call the exterminator!
LadyChief - January 28, 2012
Russel Wilson looks like a chump out there
IPWT2009 - January 28, 2012
He is no Drew Brees at that size.
Chief-blinders-on - January 28, 2012
by popular demand, or something ...
Senior Bowl Game Thread
http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2012/1/28/2755007/senior-bowl-game-thread
upamtn - January 28, 2012
Boo/hiss...
Chief-blinders-on - January 28, 2012
I'd take Herm back as head of college scouting ... but nothing else!
LocoLoboChico - January 28, 2012
DBs coach
Nick Britt - January 28, 2012
For sure
He would make an excellent GM one day if he got into the personell dept right now.
He has a very good eye for talent.
Matt_Grbac - January 28, 2012 via mobile
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