With Wheeler and VJJ at running back, if someone would give some value for Herbert then we should pull the trigger. Cut Homer, keep Swift/Roshon/Wheeler/VJJ. The latter two can return kicks and VJJ can be an emergency receiver if need be.
Why in the hell is everyone trying to get rid of Herbert??? He has been a good player, is better than Roschon, and he can also return kicks.
This may be a good plan. I do think Herbert is a much better player than VJJ though.
He looked great, but it was mostly behind an OL that was dominating after the game was decided. Long way to go for him. But it would be great if he continued playing well and made the team. Especially if they can trade Herbert.
Because he's the clear #2 behind Swift and the only other guy with a proven track record that might be able to get value back in a draft pick. Then you're banking on the other guys at least being adequate in his stead. Of course I wouldn't be slightest bit opposed to keeping him to hedge some Swift nagging injuries and keep a higher level of supporting talent for Caleb in year 1.
Herbert is terrible on ST. His missed block in 2022 lead to a Dolphins blocked punt/TD which turned out to be the difference in the game. Herbert is a one trick pony that offers little elsewhere.
He is a one trick pony, and as I mentioned I'm not sure he really fits into Waldron's scheme.
Correct...second best ball carrier....and after the Bills game, that's up for debate....VJJ has some serious burst of speed and imo more than Herbert. Bears I say are keeping Wheeler before Herbert. Wheeler too looks faster than Herbert. I like Herbert but da Bears now have guys competing for his spot and I think Herbert may be gone. May the best man win. Go Bears!
It’s 2024 and Bears fans have yet to figure out the importance of a RB that can pass block and be an efficient receiver out of the backfield lol.
Right...Wheeler & VJJ can play STs while Herbert has proven he can't. That alone makes them more valuable. I have always liked Herbert, but when you can upgrade a position, you do it. And Wheeler's first TD showed he has way more power in his running than Herbert. Does anyone actually believe Herbert could have score on the play that Wheeler did? I say no way Jose. Herbert can't move a pile after being hit. And definitely not moving 2 or 3 guys. Watch the replay of Wheeler's first TD and then decide.
After the last game...there's no doubt in my mind I would play Wheeler before Herbert. Same w/VJJ......granted Wheeler played vs the 2nd & 3rd stringers, I'll give you that, but he showed way more power and toughness and speed around the corner than Herbert.
Umm, did you watch Wheeler trying to catch passes on HK last night?? The guy has feet for hands, Herbert can at least catch better than 50% of his targets. Also people obviously have forgotten how good of a Kick returner he is.
No...I not watching HK and would never watch something like that. Why a show like that even exists is beyond me. But my first guess is to keep criminals off the streets. But that's just my take. If I understand you correctly, watching what Wheeler did on some reality show bs is more telling than what he did in an actual game. Right? Sorry I'm an old fart and go by that primitive thinking of an 'eye test.'
You mean if he gets hurt? We all better worry about what happens if Brax gets hurt. I hope no one is naive enough to think da Bears actually have a back-up LT. If Brax does go down....there will be whaling & gnashing of teeth after the first game he misses. And those who have belittled him probably will be the ones doing it the most. RBs da Bears have, LTs I think not.
Herbert can return kickoffs though.
