He’d false start (or hold) at the WORST times, get blown up in the run game (short yardage, especially — see the Haynesworth clip they’ve been replaying lately?)), botch an occasional snap, was a step behind on downhill plays, he’d miss assignments on delayed/safety blitzes, and was inconsistent in general pass protection.

So, all intangibles aside, I’d rather have the performance on the field when it counts (now whether Spencer is the answer to that…I still have big doubts).

But I think those people are right when it comes to the contract and pay — not only were the Bears more than fair with him, Kreutz could’ve easily let the 500K go in order to stay with his team, to stay in familiar surroundings, knowing the offense, and to finish his career and retire as a BEAR…not to mention staying on a team that’s “close” and giving it one more year.

If his relationship with the players/team/city means as much as people think, why not sacrifice the (relatively) small amount?

I think in the end many of you who are weeping, wailing, and gnashing your teeth, like this is the end of the world, may come to see differently, that this is probably a blessing in disguise:

Better play at center, fewer penalties, and Jay takes over as unquestioned leader of the offense.

But I get the mindset: better to dance with the devil you know than one you don’t.

I guess we’ll see. Bear down.

What, exactly, is unfair about that? HE left over $500K. The Bears upped their offer and he was too stubborn and just had to try to pee on their leg.

Sorry Olin, it’s a year where players are replaceable. And given the amount of penalties on top of how terrible the line was last year…you, my friend, were replaceable.

And second: Olin, I love ya bud, but is your ego so bruised over a few hundred thousand dollars? Cmon man!! Tell your agent to go make love with himself! I’d be happy to limp out on crutches & swing em like Samuri swords! for 4 million!!

Angelo’s a tool but this may work out ok.

Look, I think all Bears fans have been chatting for awhile about replacing Kreutz … but you need a good guy to replace him with. Chris Spencer? Ugh. Also, Kreutz is finally healthy (well, healthier than he’s been in recent years). He was a leader in the locker room, a leader on the field, and a guy the coaches want.

For 500 K, Angelo drew a line and said no? Clearly, they were fine with bringing him back.

The selfish part of me hopes that Kreutz retires. He’s the one guy in the past decade that screams Bear to me, moreso than Urlacher. Kreutz was that hard-nosed guy, the guy who got people in line by most accounts. Having him be a career Bear would be nice. That said, I think he’s got a year or two left.

I hope they revisit this and bring him back. Could shift Spencer into competition at guard.

Wrll look at the brightside…you bought yourself another year of bailing cutler out with the “no protection” excuse.
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Unfortunately for Cutler, it’s not just an excuse, it’s reality.

1. Kruetz played 13 years over the last three years he has been pushed around first 10 he pushed people around

2. They did not release him. He was a free agent and offered a fair deal for a 13 yr vet. Look around the league who is giving a 13 year center any more jack than that

3. Kruetz though is a bad ass, a great leader, but is at the end of his career. It is going to happen saying we want an answer by a certain date or we have to move on only makes sense. If he waits two weeks and decides to retire as he mentioned the bears would be screwed.

Olin please retire a bear we love ya.

These guys really get their perspectives skewed.

Here’s to 80 sacks to Cutler this year.