Comments on: Bears part ways with team chaplain Ray McElroy http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:32:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: CKL http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2393037 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:30:05 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2393037 Good deal Larry, glad you found it!

]]> By: larryboodry http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2391290 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:27:14 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2391290 @CKL…Found it…Cool interview!

]]> By: larryboodry http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2391219 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:18:46 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2391219 Thanks, CKL!

]]> By: CKL http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2391117 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:59:12 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2391117 larry
I searched and there’s a story on CBS sports Nov 7, 2012 by Josh Katzowitz that JC knows about it and thinks it’s funny. I’d post the link but I am not sure if that’s allowed. It was an interview he did for Inside the NFL so maybe there’s a video out there somewhere as well.

]]> By: larryboodry http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2386014 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:02:51 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2386014 @CKL:

Nice post…If Cutler indeed knows the guys, and is okay with it, then who am I to argue? :D

]]> By: CKL http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2385818 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:40:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2385818 larryboodry says:
Mar 12, 2013 1:00 PM
Cheap shot on Jay, but this should not surprise me…That ‘Smokin’ Jay website is the stupidest attack on a pro athlete I have ever seen.’
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I think it’s hilarious (as are most photoshops of my team’s QB acting all girly man on a waterslide). I think it’s more because his usual expression is kind of “rebel without a cause ish”. The dangling cig just fits it.

That said, Cutler was asked about it and he knows the guys that do it I believe. I don’t think he objects to it, or at least he didn’t when asked. I actually view that as a point in his favor. :)

]]> By: larrydavid7000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2385270 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:54:04 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2385270 This is outrages. Or is he heading to the Vadican to be next Pope.

]]> By: josdin00 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2385266 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:53:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2385266 Ditka is the only god most bears fans pray to.

]]> By: larryboodry http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2385233 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:46:25 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2385233 “Perhaps if my team had choked away another easy playoff berth I wouldn’t have sense of humor either. But I doubt it.”

Your team choked away the #2 seed by losing to the Vikes in Week 17, then got smoked by San Fran two weeks later because of it…I found that very humorous.

]]> By: h2ftw http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2385217 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:43:00 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2385217 An inside source reported that he wanted his current contract double portioned.

]]> By: jdphx http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2385215 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:42:35 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2385215 I hear Ray Lewis is available?

]]> By: larryboodry http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2385213 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:41:53 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2385213 filthymcnasty1 says: Mar 12, 2013 1:28 PM

“This was never going to work out. The coaching staff kept taking the Lord’s name in vain when talking about Cutler’s decision making.”

Okay, even I had to laugh at that one, even if I think Jay’s decision making has gotten way better the last two seasons.

]]> By: filthymcnasty1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2385212 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:41:13 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2385212 larryboodry says: Mar 12, 2013 1:00 PM

“Cheap shot on Jay, but this should not surprise me…That ‘Smokin’ Jay website is the stupidest attack on a pro athlete I have ever seen.’”

Perhaps if my team had choked away another easy playoff berth I wouldn’t have sense of humor either. But I doubt it.

]]> By: nyyjetsknicks http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2385199 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:39:21 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2385199 He’s over the age of 9 and still believes in fairy tales. That has to make him eligible for some government assistants.

]]> By: larryboodry http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2385180 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:36:33 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2385180 raiddawgz says: Mar 12, 2013 1:15 PM

“Wow…that’s not an attack if you are a pro athlete and are in a position to be looked up to by kids. Kick the smokes and use the patch when in public….smoke all you want when you retire and are not representing the NFL. Don’t get mad, just my opinion…”

Jay doesn’t smoke, dude…The pics are photo-shopped.
The man is diabetic and does a lot to help kids with Type-1 diabetes, through his foundation. A lot of kids do look up to him.

But you don’t know these things because you’d rather believe the BS.

]]> By: filthymcnasty1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2385133 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:28:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2385133 This was never going to work out. The coaching staff kept taking the Lord’s name in vain when talking about Cutler’s decision making.

]]> By: filthymcnasty1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2385115 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:25:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2385115 The Bears didn’t have a prayer with the chaplain either. Hence he’s being replaced by Matt Foley – motivational speaker.

]]> By: spharrgcs http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2385097 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:21:41 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2385097 Of all the people in the Bears organization this is the last person they should be parting ways with. They need all the help they can get on and off the field. Really.

]]> By: larryboodry http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2385072 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:17:13 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2385072 Without a chaplain, teams don’t have a prayer.

]]> By: raiddawgz http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2385061 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:15:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2385061 Wow…that’s not an attack if you are a pro athlete and are in a position to be looked up to by kids. Kick the smokes and use the patch when in public….smoke all you want when you retire and are not representing the NFL. Don’t get mad, just my opinion…

]]> By: onearmsteven http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2385016 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:08:27 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2385016 who cares?

]]> By: getyourownname http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2384995 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:05:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2384995 Not a problem, there’s an excellent draft and numerous free agents available at this position.

]]> By: Patskrieg dot com http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2384986 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:03:59 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2384986 How does the waiver system work for team chaplain’s? Is it by record or collective lack of faith? That probably puts the Browns in good position either way.

]]> By: razzlejag http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2384972 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:01:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2384972 McElroy may still have a little in the tank. Maybe the Jets should contact him.

]]> By: larryboodry http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2384967 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:00:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2384967 Cheap shot on Jay, but this should not surprise me…That ‘Smokin’ Jay website is the stupidest attack on a pro athlete I have ever seen.’

]]> By: filthymcnasty1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2384954 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:58:31 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2384954 Coach Didka never wouldda let that happen.

]]> By: idonthavethebloodyoucrave http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2384950 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:56:53 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2384950 Imaginary friends don’t come cheap.

]]> By: blackandbluedivision http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2384942 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:56:33 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2384942 Yikes I hate to get the guy who made that phone call.

“You’re fired”
“You’re going to Hell”

]]> By: dcviking http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2384935 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:55:12 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2384935 Quick….where’s the list of the top free agent chaplains?

]]> By: urlacherbacker http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/bears-part-ways-with-team-chaplain-ray-mcelroy/#comment-2384930 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:54:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815409#comment-2384930 Welcome Mr Tebow!

What’s that? You thought you were here to play QB?

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