Caleb Hanie

[thunderraiden]

Uncalled for. Move along. don't mix politics poo with sports.

uh oh teaparty person. someone call the care police:

[bleys]

^Pie goes away too fast... and takes too long to reload.

[mav1234]

Hanie played well under pressure, and though he made costly mistakes, he is a rookie and he was forced into a situation where he HAD to force the ball.

He may garner some offers, but I would be surprised if the Bears let him walk. They need a quarterback as a backup if nothing else, and Collins is clearly done.

[Peppers90 NC]

good thing we dont have to see this dude in the super bowl, would be a slaughter

[Cyberjag]

Hanie played well under pressure, and though he made costly mistakes, he is a rookie and he was forced into a situation where he HAD to force the ball.

He may garner some offers, but I would be surprised if the Bears let him walk. They need a quarterback as a backup if nothing else, and Collins is clearly done.

Hanie is in his third year. He was signed to a three year contract as a UDFA in 2008. In limited relief duty, he's done well enough that some fans like him better than Cutler. He's got good intangibles, throws a good long ball, and has come along well.

Sound familiar?

[monstercat]

I wondered how long it would take some moron to suggest we get a 3rd stringer from another team

And what "string" do you think Clausen would be on that same team?

Once again, at least he moved the damn ball, which Cutler couldn't do against the same defense, and he's supposed to be a franchise QB.

[mav1234]

Hanie is in his third year. He was signed to a three year contract as a UDFA in 2008. In limited relief duty, he's done well enough that some fans like him better than Cutler. He's got good intangibles, throws a good long ball, and has come along well.

Sound familiar?

Sounds like someone the Bears aren't going to let walk.

[monstercat]

Sounds like someone the Bears aren't going to let walk.

Then again, after giving up so much for Cutler, how much can they afford to pay this kid? Also, if Hanie is a FA, then I guarantee you he will be looking for a chance to start somewhere...or at least a chance to compete for a starting job.

[bleys]

if any QB is felt to have IT, physical tools, and enough mental faculty to be a POTENTIAL franchise QB then he is worth bringing in...

[monstercat]

I think it's definitely worth a shot. It's not like the Panthers would have to pay him $40 million and guarantee him a starting job like they would if they drafted Gabbert, who has proven even less than Hanie has in the NFL.

[Mr. Scot]

Rob Johnson says hello

Doug Johnson too.

I don't see the need for anymore young prospects. I want a reliable vet.

[monstercat]

Doug Johnson too.

I don't see the need for anymore young prospects. I want a reliable vet.

Is a guy like Billy Volek really any more reliable than Hanie would be though?

[Mr. Scot]

Is a guy like Billy Volek really any more reliable than Hanie would be though?

If you're looking for a guy who can offer some playing tips to Clausen and/or Pike, do you want a guy in his 4th year or a guy in his 12th?

Throw in the "who you know" factor (Chudzinski) and I'd say Volek has a better shot being here next season.

[Joan Jett]

I knew this thread was coming the first time Hanie threw a complete pass today..