Bears Defeat Colts 27-24

by Adam T on Aug 20, 2007 10:57 PM CDT

The Bears beat the Colts by 3 in a game that featured a mixed bag of Bears performances.

After a solid outing versus the Texans, Grossman looked anything but slick. He accompanied three fumbles with a 9 for 11 6ish yards per throw performance.

A few other quick thoughts.

-Cedric Benson looks to be every bit the certain 2-3 yard runner, but if this is all he has to offer we are going to be missing Jones long run ability. I will give Benson credit he is looking to be a decent pass catcher.

-Bears special teams get back to normal on both sides of the ball.

-CBs Graham, Mixon and safety Kevin Payne all had interceptions.

-Brian Griese looked better this time around.

Look out for a fuller more detailed recap from South Side hopefully early tomorrow.

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Benson

If you remember last year, TJ didn't compile many yards in pre-season or even in the first several games. His ypc was pretty bad over that span.

The running game will get going.

by bfos7215 on Aug 20, 2007 11:11 PM CDT reply actions

While I am at it

Mike Haas had a nice game too.

by Adam T on Aug 21, 2007 7:12 AM CDT reply actions

I was hoping he

or David Ball would make the team. I just love the prospect of having someone like Ricky Proehl come in and make the catch every time.

"World Champs" on 3. 1...2...3, "WORLD CHAMPS!"

by mikebdot on Aug 21, 2007 8:06 AM CDT up reply actions

They keep talking about this other

guy, Rideau, moving up and into a roster spot.

by Adam T on Aug 21, 2007 8:48 AM CDT up reply actions

Wasn't he the guy (#84?)

that dropped two consecutive passes? And didn't he trip Devin Hester while blocking the punter for him?

"World Champs" on 3. 1...2...3, "WORLD CHAMPS!"

by mikebdot on Aug 21, 2007 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions

I think he also...

caught a long pass from Griese to set up the Bears' 2nd touchdown, right after Hass caught a long pass himself.

by Shawn Domagal-Goldman on Aug 21, 2007 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions

I also think its unfair...

to blame him for tripping Hester. He was just making a good block, and Hester got too close to him in setting the block up.

by Shawn Domagal-Goldman on Aug 21, 2007 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions

Yeah, probably...

just being catty. Still, he had two drops and almost dropped that pass that got them to the one yard line.

"World Champs" on 3. 1...2...3, "WORLD CHAMPS!"

by mikebdot on Aug 21, 2007 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions

I'd be happy with either one.

They both have looked good in preseason games, and according to David Haugh have looked good in practice, as well. Apparently, Hass has the better hands and Rideau is the better athlete. I guess it depends on what the Bears think they need more of.

Given Berrian's and Hester's speed, perhaps a possession receiver is more of a need?

by Shawn Domagal-Goldman on Aug 21, 2007 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions

Fuller?

Look out for a fuller

Fuller?

And Benson will be fine. Benson had 2 20+ yard runs last year in 157 carries. Jones had 4 in 296 carries. That is an almost identical rate.

visit the mindful mission.

by big_lowitzki on Aug 21, 2007 8:50 AM CDT reply actions

Mike Hass kicks.....

All-

I am telling you, the Bears HAVE to keep Hass. I am a die hard Beaver fan, and have been following Hass from the day he first put on the orange and black.

He was a walk on at OSU. He ended his career at OSU as the best receiver in college football.

This guy is a winner. He catches everything. He is always open. He is amazing. He reminds me of Steve Largent, with better speed.

Hass took over after Chad Johnson and TJ Housmanzadeh (know those guys) left for the Cincinatti Beavers.

I am telling you, this guy is just a winner. He needs a chance and Lovie will never take him off the field.

by BeaverPeco on Aug 21, 2007 10:51 PM CDT reply actions

sorry

short and slow

by Chad @ Windy City Gridiron on Aug 22, 2007 12:56 AM CDT up reply actions

Dude...

he's 6'1. Davis is 5'9 and Berrian is 6'1. Rideau only has two inches on him. And Rideau tweaked his ankle, which might seal his fate...

"World Champs" on 3. 1...2...3, "WORLD CHAMPS!"

by mikebdot on Aug 22, 2007 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions

not what i read

i read he's 6'0" at best and runs a 4.6 40. If you are going to run a 4.6 40 you need to be 6'3" or above. If you are shorter than that, you must run really fast.

by Chad @ Windy City Gridiron on Aug 22, 2007 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions

Tell that...

to Ricky Proehl.

"World Champs" on 3. 1...2...3, "WORLD CHAMPS!"

by mikebdot on Aug 22, 2007 8:35 PM CDT reply actions

tell him what?

that he was slow and short and replaceable?

by Chad @ Windy City Gridiron on Aug 23, 2007 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions

That he can't be a journeyman

http://www.nfl.com/players/rickyproehl/profile?id=PRO191673

I thought he was under-utilized everywhere he went. He was a GREAT third receiver. Yeah, I said it, GREAT. Obviously, that isn't true early in his career when he wasn't the third receiver, but if you don't appreciate Ricky Proehl, I'm not sure I understand why you watch football.

"World Champs" on 3. 1...2...3, "WORLD CHAMPS!"

by mikebdot on Aug 23, 2007 3:14 PM CDT reply actions

yawn

you'll excuse me if i don't get work up over run of the mill players like Proehl.

Good enough to play in the NFL? Sure. Make a big difference on any team. No.

by Chad @ Windy City Gridiron on Aug 23, 2007 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Yeah, that Rashied Davis

guy didn't make a difference at ALL for us last year. And he only had 22 catches. Proehl did that in 15 different seasons, most times twice as many.

Regardless, I'd rather take a guy who catches everything that is "slow" than a guy who is slightly taller and maybe a bit quicker who drops balls. Rideau doesn't seem to have very good body control. Maybe if he slowed down a bit and just concentrated on running crisp routes...

Whatever though, I ain't gonna change your mind.

Personally, I'm just stoked cuz white receivers are so rare. It'd be great to have one on the roster. We could pretend he's Tom Waddle. He's probably just as talented, but since our receivers all sucked back then, he actually started.

Also, Proehl is 31st in career receptions and 43rd in career receiving yards. Also, he played in three Super Bowls, two of which were against NE where he had 3 and 4 catches for 71 yards and a TD in each. Not too shabby.

"World Champs" on 3. 1...2...3, "WORLD CHAMPS!"

by mikebdot on Aug 24, 2007 7:54 AM CDT up reply actions

White

Personally, I'm just stoked cuz white receivers are so rare. It'd be great to have one on the roster.

And that is exactly why Chad doesn't like him. Chad thinks that it is impossible for a white person to be a good, or even decent, wide receiver in the NFL.

Maybe the idea comes with his mullet...

visit the mindful mission.

by big_lowitzki on Aug 24, 2007 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions

You had to go there

The word white never came up here. You brought it up mr. instigator. If a 6'4" white guy can run a 4.4 40, he'll make my team every time. If a 5'11" white guy can run a 4.2 40 he'll make my team.

by Chad @ Windy City Gridiron on Aug 24, 2007 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions

I didn't bring it up...

... Mikedbot did.

visit the mindful mission.

by big_lowitzki on Aug 27, 2007 8:41 AM CDT up reply actions

Yes

I did. White receivers crack me up. Same reason I rooted for Steve Kerr and John Paxson. They go to work, give it their all and go back to the huddle (or they're removed from the game after the third down reception they just snagged).

And yes, I'm very pale.

"World Champs" on 3. 1...2...3, "WORLD CHAMPS!"

by mikebdot on Aug 27, 2007 9:20 AM CDT up reply actions