Breaking Down Larry Mayer's Bears "Chalk Talk".

Below is Chicagobears.com report, Larry Mayer's recent Chalk Talk Q & A. My thoughts are in bold. His follow the question.

Despite how well the Bears did in the draft and how they can never have enough defensive linemen, do you think this could be a make-or-break season for Tommie Harris?
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I wouldn’t call this a make-or-break season for Tommie Harris. He’s only 26 years old, has played extremely well when healthy and is under contract through 2012. With that said, however, I do feel that it’s absolutely crucial to the success of the Bears defense that Harris reverts to his Pro Bowl form. When he’s at his best, he’s a lightning-quick disruptive force that attracts double-team blocks at the three-technique position, freeing up other players and enabling the Bears to pressure the quarterback without having to blitz linebackers or defensive backs. The key with Harris is his knee. If he can remain healthy, he should have a great season, especially now that he’s being tutored by new defensive line coach Rod Marinelli.

First, Don't ever believe what Mayers has to say. He is employed by the Bears and would likely be fired if he wrote anything negative about a player or the Bears organization. With that being said, of course this is a make or break year for Harris. Harris is approaching Mike Brown territory with his frequent injuries. While I love Harris, if he suffers another injury, its time for the Bears to seriously consider replacing him in the line-up.

With all the wide receivers the Bears drafted, do you think that Rashied Davis’ roster spot could be in jeopardy?
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I know Rashied Davis struggled with some drops last season, but I don’t think he’s in jeopardy of losing his roster spot. He excelled as the No. 3 slot receiver prior to becoming a starter last year, and the plan is for him to return to that role in 2009. Davis is also a valuable contributor on special teams, which is a necessity for backup wide receivers on the Bears roster. The Bears did draft three promising receivers in Juaquin Iglesias, Johnny Knox and Derek Kinder. But as I’ve mentioned before in “Chalk Talk,” it’s extremely difficult for wide receivers to flourish as rookies given the complexities of NFL offenses and defenses compared to what they experienced in college.

Rashied Davis is not an NFL WR. He is terrible and should still be playing in the Arena league. Why the Bears continue to employee him, I don't know. They've let players like Gage and Bradley go, why not Davis? No one can rationally explain this.

I read that the Bears picked up undrafted free agent linebacker Mike Rivera. Is he any relation to Ron Rivera, and what kind of college career did he have?
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Mike Rivera is not related to Ron Rivera, and from what I’ve been told it’s only a coincidence that he was issued the same No. 59 jersey that his namesake wore for nine seasons with the Bears from 1984-92. Mike Rivera was a versatile linebacker at Kansas who earned honorable mention All-Big 12 honors three times. Every scouting report I’ve read says that Rivera is an instinctive player with a non-stop motor who could excel on special teams in the NFL, so he’ll definitely be a player to watch in training camp and the preseason.

What idiot asked this question and why did someone feel that it had to be answered?