Briggs Makes Pro Bowl

by Adam T on Dec 17, 2008 7:23 AM CST

The Detroit Lions are 0-14, the Chicago Bears are 8-6. While I admit that we aren't the best or most solid team, I'd like to think with the difference of record that unlike the Bears we could get a player(s) into the Pro Bowl. But the Bears have been marred by inconsistent play at about every position, except OLB where Lance Briggs has put together a fantastic season.

Briggs was named to his 4th straight Pro Bowl. He leads the Bears in tackles with 122 tackles.

Though the only one selected straight up, Briggs could have some company dending on injuries.

First Alternates: Tommie Harris

Second Alternates: Brad Maynard, Olin Kreutz, Greg Olsen

Third Alternates: Brian Urlacher, Devin Hester

Full NFC roster here

Full AFC roster here.

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Makes sense, Bears are alternate wild card team with alternate pro bowl players

Next season the Bears will face the Steelers, the Ravens, the Cardinals, the Vikings twice, and one NFC South team and NFC East team. That means that seven out of their 16 games next season will be against playoff contenders, maybe superbowl champs. The Bears couldn’t beat good teams this season and when they did the good teams were lacking their top personnel. So lets assume that with things staying the same the bears lose those 7 games which means that they have to win the rest of the 9 to maybe get into the playoffs. Not likely. The Bears need a change starting at defense. The defensive pass rush was piss poor most season. The defensive ends rarely got to the quarterback. New pass rush defender is needed with great strength, size, speed, long arms, big hands. Maybe a # 1 draft pick.
A proven wide receiver is needed, again, real tall, big hands, long arms, good speed and great strength, most important, UNDER AGE 30. Maybe free agency? or trades.

How about a free safety with real good coverage skills. I know we have two good strong safeties Mike Brown, Kevin Payne, good run stoppers. But the pass coverage was a nightmare. Craig Steltz, still in his infancy, no. this one is tough, its hard to find good available good free safeties. Its like looking for a centerfielder that has great speed, great catching abilities, clutch hitting, and great base running. Good luck.

Stick with Kyle Orton at QB. He is a future franchise quarterback who exhibits strong leadership and marches the ball down the field with determination. BUT HE NEEDS REAL WIDE RECEIVERS. Though Hester is showing strides of improvement, he can’t be the only threat.

Finally, a full back that can block, open lanes for Forte, and that can catch in open field, and pound through for crucial 1st down 1 yard gains or touchdowns. When Jason McKie got hurt it was noticed on the offensive side. We need a legit back up plan.

I like Peterson as a back up running back. But the Bears need to invest in another fullback if Forte is to break out even more next season.

by Oso Monstar of Midway on Dec 17, 2008 11:40 AM CST reply actions

Next Year's Schedule

Next season the Bears will face the Steelers, the Ravens, the Cardinals, the Vikings twice, and one NFC South team and NFC East team. That means that seven out of their 16 games next season will be against playoff contenders, maybe superbowl champs. The Bears couldn’t beat good teams this season and when they did the good teams were lacking their top personnel. So lets assume that with things staying the same the bears lose those 7 games which means that they have to win the rest of the 9 to maybe get into the playoffs. Not likely.

That’s just silly. That’s like assuming teams like Seattle, St. Louis, San Francisco, Cincinnati, etc. won’t have a surprise season ala Miam, Baltimore, and Atlanta this year. Nothing is for certain in the NFL, hence the “Any Given Sunday” mantra. For us to rule out next season based on opponents is just nonsense.

by Bear_Down on Dec 17, 2008 12:50 PM CST up reply actions