No Excuses From Mike Brown and Manning Story Untrue?

by Adam T on Aug 28, 2008 7:24 AM CDT

A lot of excuses have been made for the performance of the Bears defense this past game versus the 49ers, some by this site. Bears S Mike Brown isn't buying any of them.

"That's not an excuse," the former Pro Bowl safety said.

It didn't rank up there with Brown saying his team stinks after a 1-3 start in 2005, but the message was clear. If the defense is going to carry the Bears again, improvement is needed.

Is it me or do the Bears have more straight shooters than other teams? That is aside from upper management. Between Urlacher and Brown somebody is always laying it out there.

Lovie Smith is disputing reports that Danieal Manning is out at the nickel.

"Danieal has received reps at only one position this entire year, and that's nickel," Smith said earlier this week. "Once we get in a game, could he be an emergency safety? Yes, he could. But he's playing nickel and that's where he's going to be."

Game 4 is on us and it is time for some players to step up and earn their spot.

Try telling defensive end Dan Bazuin or wide receiver Mark Bradley that Thursday night's exhibition finale at Cleveland means nothing. Let on-the-bubble guard Anthony Oakley or defensive tackle Matt Toeaina in on the secret too. Think quarterback Caleb Hanie agrees?

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Can anyone think of a team whose 4th preseason game means more? If this defense comes in a shuts down the sexy pick in the AFC whose offense is supposed to be the real deal this year it will be a HUGE momentum gain going into Indy. However, if we can’t stop the up and comers in the AFC tonight how can we think the D will stop the high powered Colts a perrenial AFC powerhouse. Hopefully they remember how to tackle tonight.

by krauze on Aug 28, 2008 9:28 AM CDT reply actions

With their backup QB no less

Derek Anderson is sitting so I understand.

by Sam Householder on Aug 28, 2008 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions

Yup

Anderson is out with a concussion. With Quinn not playing very well, there is no way the risk him.

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on Aug 28, 2008 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions

4th game

Can anyone think of a team whose 4th preseason game means more?

No… but I can’t think of a team whose 4th preseason game means less either.

It is a preseason game.

It doesn’t mean anything.

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by big_lowitzki on Aug 28, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions

This is the reason everyone is glad Mike Brown is healthy

He doesn’t BS. He just puts it all out there. No excuses we didn’t execute. That’s why he and Urlacher make such great leaders, very rarely do they side step how the team has played. The other thing about it is I believe him when he says they have to play better you know that he takes this stuff personally and will give everyone a nice pep talk. The D is in good hands when Mike Brown is there to talk to every one.

by Sam Householder on Aug 28, 2008 9:33 AM CDT reply actions

No.

This is the reason everyone is glad Mike Brown is healthy

That sure isn’t the reason that I am glad he is healthy.

I couldn’t care less what he says.

I am happy that he is health because he makes this team better on the field.

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by big_lowitzki on Aug 28, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions

You're not an easy man to please today, huh big_low? lol

I'M A MAN! I'M 22!

by ChiFan13 on Aug 28, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions

I am never...

… an easy man to please. :)

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by big_lowitzki on Aug 28, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions

This has nothing to do with this post but...

…Jay Marrioti is gone from Chicago Sun Times!!! Yes!!! No more idiotic articles that display a complete ignorance for the sport he is reporting on!

Dan Bazuin needs to really impress today or he might be on his way out. I am and always will be a firm believer that Jerry Angelo is one of the better GMs in this league but Dan Bazuin is one of his worst picks in my opinion. He got him in the second round when there were plenty of other players available that would have provided a more needed value at that point.

by californiabearfan on Aug 28, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply actions