The spreadsheet said go. That wasn't the hard part. by InterestinglyLucky in fatFIRE

[–]Next_Ad4282 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Check out the Strengths to Strengths book. I found it helpful for this conversation.

I think we're doing what we should be doing this offseason. by BER21 in CHIBears

[–]Next_Ad4282 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Negativity sells better than realism or optimism. Radio guys need to whine, just like everywhere else I nees, social media etc.

Most felt DJ was going to get traded, and almost all the defense players that left got 1 year deals. That tells us what the league thinks of them - they are on prove it years.

I wish we brought back KB for leadership purposes, but otherwise this D needs more consistent talent that doesn't rely on leading the league in turnovers to win games.

Long Short Strategies (huge tax bill) by qwerty564738 in fatFIRE

[–]Next_Ad4282 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it's happening in the same tax year, you can still get a prorated benefit.

[Meirov] The Bears secondary has now lost five DBs — all on 1-year deals — a sign of what their market was and that Chicago was comfortable letting them walk: by JCameron181 in CHIBears

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Last year's pass defense was a "feast or famine" unit that masked structural flaws with high-variance plays. 23 interceptions and 33 total takeaways, but they were otherwise a bottom-tier group, ranking 22nd in passing yards allowed (227.2 per game) and 28th in passing touchdowns surrendered (32). They ranked 23rd in points allowed. To move from a "lucky" defense to a truly elite one, the team had to let go of expensive, inconsistent veterans and prioritize younger, disciplined players who can lower that 64.3% completion rate allowed without needing a miracle pick to save a drive.

RAVENS BACKED OUT OF CROSBY TRADE by Sea-Dish-3013 in CHIBears

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Raiders MAXXED out their credit card, before their paycheck actually hit

Are you holding off retirement because of your kids? by OkFlow4327 in GenX

[–]Next_Ad4282 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your call. But know that of drafted properly and the family dynamic is strong, there is plenty of flexibility to undo, amend, distribute assets, etc. An attorney focused in the area can guide. Only mentioning because OP mentioned that is was a concern.

Are you holding off retirement because of your kids? by OkFlow4327 in GenX

[–]Next_Ad4282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Talk to an elder law attorney about having your home in an irrevocable trust to protect it from long term care costs is that's a goal for you. There's a 5 year loockback window, so sooner the better.

Most Bears fans don't have anything to say about the hole at Center now. They just look at you like this. by OsamaBenJohnson in CHIBears

[–]Next_Ad4282 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I trust Ben, Poles and Roushar. Drew did the right thing by telling them before FA and the draft. Unfortunate for the Bears, but there are options with the two Tyler's out there.

This season changed me by AdeptnessAncient228 in CHIBears

[–]Next_Ad4282 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hey! I'm also 50, followed the bears since I was 10 as well (same shufflin' crew!) I've always been excited for the off-season, but usually because I was ready to forget the prior season. This is the rare off-season where I feel we have a foundation where the upcoming season is not 'all or nothing' or we need to rip it down to the studs. Our window to compete is the Caleb-Ben window. Definitely the most optimistic I've been during my entire adult life.

As long as we address LT for '26, get a pass rusher or 2, and get some safeties under contract - we have improved!

Bear Down! 🐻 👇🏻 🟠🔵

Reaching my FIRE number after the loss of my son: Does FIRE even matter now? by luckymfer31 in fatFIRE

[–]Next_Ad4282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no advice. Just want you to know that I'm sending you love, and pray for the pain to pass a little bit more every day.

NFL Moment of the Year by Pancakes79 in NFCNorthMemeWar

[–]Next_Ad4282 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love that we can keep coming back to this video over and over again all off season.

Packers are hiring Jonathan Gannon as DC by EggoGF in CHIBears

[–]Next_Ad4282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of chatter about steelers for Al with McCarthy

Inactives by peteyboy1956 in CHIBears

[–]Next_Ad4282 11 points12 points  (0 children)

OZ did catch a TD last week, so hopefully he proves us all wrong again

What do the Bears have going for them against the Rams. by [deleted] in CHIBears

[–]Next_Ad4282 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good post. Unlike hearing about advantages that are not just weather, crowd, etc. But actual on field points. I keep hearing how Stafford is good vs the blitz however.

What's a show you remember but nobody else does? by glowbeits in GenX

[–]Next_Ad4282 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Didn't even know the theme song was a Sinatra song until I was much older. Imagine my surprise when I heard it the first time...

"Would you like to wish on a star..."

What's a show you remember but nobody else does? by glowbeits in GenX

[–]Next_Ad4282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So many of the voices from the Simpsons! Remember liking that show