NFC North Review

by Adam T on Sep 15, 2008 1:41 PM CDT

(2-0)	Result: Defeated Detroit Lions 48-25
	Acme Packing Company's Take: This is what a superior team is supposed to do to an inferior opponent. Yes, Detroit came back from a 21-0 deficit to grab a 25-24 lead in the 4th quarter. But Detroit held that 1 point lead for 2 1/2 minutes before the Packers scored 24 unanswered points. As close as this game was at 25-24, I was only upset they blew a big 21 point lead and I wasn't worried that QB Aaron Rodgers would lead another scoring drive.
	Stat of the Week: Aaron Rodgers - 24/38, 328 yards, 3 TDS, 0INTs
	Next Opponent: Dallas Cowboys (1-0)
	WCG's Take: With the exception of short period where they let Detroit get back in the game, the Green Bay Packers have looked wholy impressive. With the Bears and Vikings playing this inconsistent, the Packers can do a lot to put the division out of reach early.

(1-1)	Result: Lost to Carolina Panthers 20-17
	Windy City Gridiron's Take: Once again the Bears show that with an only average QB and a below average offensive coordianator that they can snatch defeat from the hands of victory.
	Stat of the Week:Matt Forte - 92 yards, Greg Olsen - 2 fumbles lost
	Next Opponent: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-1)
	WCG's Take: Sadly, this is what we have to look forward to all year. The passing game will remain inconsistent and start affecting the run game, then the Bears are in a world of hurt.

(0-2)	Result: Lost to Indianapolis Colts 18-15
	Daily Norseman's Take: You've got to be kidding me with this garbage. This is why they're the Colts and we're the Vikings.
	Stat of the Week:Adrian Peterson - 160 yards, Ryan Longwell - 5 FGs
	Next Opponent: Carolina Panthers (2-0)
	WCG's Take: Minnesota and Chicago mirror each other so much. It will be a toss up week to week over who has the worst QB and recievers.

(0-2)	Result: Lost to Green Bay Packers 48-25
	Pride of Detroit's Take: The Lions are always finding new ways to lose, and after their performance on Sunday against the Packers, I'd say they're going to have to add that game to the ever-growing list.
	Stat of the Week:Jon Kitna - 21/41, 276 yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs, Calvin Johnson - 6 Recs, 129 yards, 2 TDs
	Next Opponent: San Francisco (1-1)
	WCG's Take: So long as the Detroit Lions are in this division they will always be the worst team of the 4. Even if they finish with a 16-0 record, they are still the worse simply because they are the Lions. Year after year they bring in talent and year after year they flounder and can't get it done.

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Seriously why does Matt Millen get out of bed in the morning?

The guy should have been fired or resigned a long time ago.

Fire Ron Turner!!!
Fire Angelo!!

by Sam Householder on Sep 15, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions

Inconsistent?

I just don’t understand where EXPECTATIONS shifted past “reality” in Chicago. The Indy game? If so, lets look back at all the comments made AFTER the game about “tempering expectations” and staying within our strengths (defense, running the ball, limiting mistakes)

What exactly was inconsistent about the Chicago Bears in WEEK TWO? I emphasize week two because its tough to say something is “inconsistent” after just two weeks of play. The run game was there, the passing game was there for the most part of the game, the defense was there…

… it was a GOOD GAME versus a quality opponent who caught fire and played well in the end. No one believes that the Bears got their “lunch money stolen.” The better team found a way to win in the SECOND game of the season. If anyting I take as troubling was the TREMENDOUS amount of penalties and the two fumbles by our no. 1 pick last year.

Other than that…

… it was a “tough” loss yesterday. Period.

C’mon, Bears fans… a little more faith than a week two 3 pt loss, please!?

by ChicagoMarine on Sep 15, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions

I can answer that

Why should we have faith a day after the game?

1) We were up 17-3 and didn’t score another damn point. We gave up 17 points in the process.
2) Kyle Orton didn’t turn the ball over, but he couldn’t hit a long pass.
3) Devin Hester got hurt
4) We committed stupid penalties
5) Carolina was 2-13 on 3rd down conversions, yet still beat us
6) Jake Delhomme had something like 129 yards and beat us

The only good thing was that Matt Forte contined his good play.

I'M A MAN! I'M 22!

by ChiFan13 on Sep 15, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions

When Devin Hester got hurt

It shrank the field for our offense, which doesn’t have a deep threat outside of Hester (who isn’t even really a WR in the first place).

So, Carolina made a defensive adjustment, and played to stop the run. They succeeded, while we failed to make an adjustment of our own.

You can pick apart the game and say if Olsen hadn’t fumbled, or if Orton hadn’t missed a wide open Booker, or if we ran the friggin ball on 3rd and 1 from the 50 with 2:03 left on the clock, etc, etc. But, ultimately… we couldn’t make the necessary coaching adjustments to move the football in the second half.

I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008

by SackMan on Sep 15, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Not me

I haven’t lost faith whatsoever, but it’s pretty demoralizing when you stop a pretty darn good offense to 214 yards and lose. A good OC would’ve given their “best” offensive player two chances to get one yard (Orton’s mistake on 3 and 1, but why even give him the option?). That my friend is utterly inexcusable for Forte not to touch the ball in the most crucial situation of the game. Reason 3- Orton’s inability to hit wide open receivers on plays that would’ve ended the game (especially the Booker play). With that said, if Orton can take advantage of those one on one coverages then the Bears will make the playoffs. If not, I see an 8-8 or 7-9 season.

"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus

by propheteer on Sep 15, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions

Correction

Vikings are 0-2.

by deesnider on Sep 15, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions

thanks

I realized that when I was out to dinner and was ansy the whole time waiting to get home and correct it.

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on Sep 15, 2008 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Awesome

Everyone is as pissed about their teams as we are. Even the Pack’s blog, which has good reason to celebrate, is constrained in its enthusiasm.

I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something. - Dick Butkus

by iowaBear on Sep 15, 2008 10:48 PM CDT reply actions

They have little reason to think they don't have a real shot to get to the NFC title game.

by tyger1147 on Sep 16, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Totaly unrealistic...

…to have expected this team to get off to an 0-2 start on the road in Indy and Carolina – especially after the preseason.

Instead, they manhandle the Colts at home and give the Panthers about all they could handle – at home.

I’m looking for another 1-1 record over the next two weeks. Division play should net us a 4-2 record, and the games against Ten, Hou and Atl are very winnable.

This team looks good, and is going to the playoffs by winning the division based on what I’ve seen.

Besides the obvious - Go Irish.

Z. He doesn't need an exclamation point. He is one.

by PopeFlick on Sep 16, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions