No Bears… Then what to do?
by wiltfongjr on Oct 10, 2009 10:00 AM CDT
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If you're a hard core NFL fan, having no Bears this week won't be a big deal. After all, what better than the intriguing story line of the struggling Cleveland Browns looking for their fist "W" against the Dick Jauron led Buffalo Bills. There's also the Comcast NFL RedZone channel to scratch that football itch, especially handy for the Fantasy Fanatic. But for the die hard navy and orange kool-aid drinking, polish sausage eating, "Da Bears" spewing, Grabowski channelling, Chicago Bears fans... this week, the Bears bye week, is like an eternity.
Sure, us Bears fans could try and take pleasure in watching the Vikings lose, but a trip to St. Louis should equate to another offensive explosion for Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson, and company, not to mention a few more sacks for Jared Allen. So watching the Vikes roll to 5-0 would just be flat out nauseating.
This might be a good week to mention to wifey (or your significant other) that you'll pass on the Bears (she doesn't need to know the Bears are on their bye week now does she?) to spend some quality time. Head over to an apple orchard and take in the Autumn sights, maybe rent that chick flick she's been dying to see. There's always the old stand by, dinner and a movie. If you're really adventurous (and financially stable) go the Bed & Breakfast route. Can you score any more relationship points than with the old B&B? Well... there is the dual spa day if you're secure enough with your manhood.
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I'm channeling my inner Dick Butkus...
and I’m playing football on Sunday
Bear Down, Chicago Bears!
by topdoggkyle on Oct 10, 2009 10:25 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's been a long week the Bulls play tonight but without Rose, they have been off awhile.
I have to do ’’things’’ with my gf. Or chores. Then watch Charlie Brown the great pumpkin with her. We watch it every October. I’ll have to drink. I am looking forward to the SF and Falcons game.
I've got this thing and it's fucking golden!
by SoulEater7 on Oct 10, 2009 10:33 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good grief...
"The time has come to get deeply into Football. It is the only thing we have left that ain't fixed." - HST
by JerBear50 on Oct 11, 2009 1:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aw. That's cute!
I love Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin! :)
"A lot of fans were drawn to me because they knew that whatever the score was, I was going to run as hard as I could on every play. You don't have that now, you have guys waiting for next week or even next year." - Walter Payton
by HoneyBear on Oct 12, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so
anyone still beating their chests about favre as a viking?
by mike b on Oct 10, 2009 10:50 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2nd half hasn't started yet
He’ll collapse – just watch.
I'M A MAN! I'M 23!
by ChiFan13 on Oct 10, 2009 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he may not get the attempts
to collapse with peterson doing what he’s doing.
i said he’d be out when they played the steelers, but they aren’t the defense they used to be.
by mike b on Oct 10, 2009 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah....
That’s the thing that worries me. I’m still holding out hope that someone will get to him and make him see stars, but I suppose we’ll see.
I'M A MAN! I'M 23!
by ChiFan13 on Oct 10, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even though he's played solid, he looks tired already.
I think this season is taking more of a toll on him than he expected. Also, I think being 40 may be taking more of a toll than he expected.
"The time has come to get deeply into Football. It is the only thing we have left that ain't fixed." - HST
by JerBear50 on Oct 11, 2009 1:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was
fantastic in the first half for the Jets too. They were about to start selling “Saint Brett” medals… then he wore down in the second half and got injured. We all know the rest.
Even if the Vikes try and limit his attempts, he’s still a 40 year old man on a football field. That coupled with the way he plays (throwing blocks, not throwing the ball away, etc), I have great doubts he can play at a high level for more than half a season. It’s possible he can, but I doubt it.
Look for the Vikes to start to slide after the Mid-Way Point.
by DDigital on Oct 10, 2009 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wore down?
or got hurt? i don’t think he “wore down” thus guaranteeing a repeat.
in your scenario hopefully they’re not 8-0 by the halfway point, tavaris probably won’t lose them the division at that point.
by mike b on Oct 10, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wore down.
As the body wears down, it makes injuries more likely. Through fatigue, through stress, etc. This becomes an even bigger problem as the body ages. Enter Favre.
His body was worn down last year and it directly led to his injury. I’m not guaranteeing a repeat of last year, but it’s likely. Plus he’s another year older. That’s why most quarterbacks are retired by the time they hit 35. Their bodies just can’t hold up for an entire season anymore.
by DDigital on Oct 10, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i understand the concept of wearing down
i was under the impression he got hurt, and played hurt the rest of the year.
by mike b on Oct 10, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He got crushed behind that line
His biceps tendon was torn. I’m not sure I’d attribute that to fatigue.
by Salty on Oct 10, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tuning in
to watch the Broncos lose!
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Oct 10, 2009 11:35 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I second that emotion
Living out here in Colorado, I’ve seen/heard enough over-confident Donkey fans to last a lifetime. I want to see just how well their “dominant” defense holds up against a real offense, and see how ole’ Kyle Orton does when trailing.
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
by propheteer on Oct 10, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
unfortuantely josh mcdaniels, being the former pats OC
will dissect tom brady. i fully expect the broncos to win, but i still wont respect them if they do, cuz of the advantage the broncos have.
by Puppet on Oct 10, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It works both ways
and Hoodie has a distinct advantage cause he’s been a successful coach for awhile.
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
by propheteer on Oct 10, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well,
um, actually a pretty nice little Sunday, we’re going to go to Home Depot. Yeah, buy some wallpaper, maybe get some flooring, stuff like that. Maybe Bed, Bath, & Beyond, I don’t know, I don’t know if we’ll have enough time.
I was told that I ruined this house with my anger
by tempchad on Oct 10, 2009 11:37 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"Once it hits your lips is so good!!!"
(Asshole Sr) "If you learn one thing here, NEVER pass out in Ohio."
by ThorCo on Oct 10, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've got to catch up on homework...
We’re like 6 weeks into school and I’m 3 weeks behind…fml
(Asshole Sr) "If you learn one thing here, NEVER pass out in Ohio."
by ThorCo on Oct 10, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Going to watch the ViQueens
and then go out to dinner most likely somewhere in there
by Pretender85 on Oct 10, 2009 1:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Beer, Couch, TV, Laptop, "Back" Scratcher...
Just like every other Sunday, just no Bears : ( No girlfriend to appease (I screwed that one up even BEFORE football season started lol) so Sundays are ME time. ME!!!
And god help the pizza boy if he’s late again.
by DDigital on Oct 10, 2009 2:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And god help the pizza boy if he’s late again
You gonna throw him in a hole and make him put lotion on his skin Buffalo Bill?
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
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by Ditkavsworld on Oct 10, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope.
That’s where the paper boy is. I’m leaning towards Pig Farm.
by DDigital on Oct 10, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah good call
those pigs will eat anything, just like Mikey.
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by Ditkavsworld on Oct 10, 2009 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DON'T YOU HURT MY DOG!!!
"The time has come to get deeply into Football. It is the only thing we have left that ain't fixed." - HST
by JerBear50 on Oct 11, 2009 2:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're getting (in MPLS)
The Vikes/Rams game, Steelers/Lions (those are at the same time, though), Broncs/Pats, and the Colts/Titans.
We’ll prolly watch what remains of the Vikes/Rams after we get back from a Church committee meeting, then the Broncs/Pats, and of course the night game.
I see a lotta folks willing the Broncs to lose this matchup, but I would be delighted to see the Broncs beat the Pats. I know McDaniels is a douche, but so is BB, and BB is far more of a long-term threat. Besides, I don’t mind seeing Orton make good, and Orange and Blue still comes more naturally than anything from Massachusetts.
May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.
by juperee on Oct 10, 2009 6:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I want the Broncos to lose
If you heard that numbnut from Denver on Boers and Bernstein on Friday, you’d understand why. At the same time, if that guy has a job, I feel better about my chances going out into the job market.
I'M A MAN! I'M 23!
by ChiFan13 on Oct 10, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe the Pats and Broncs could annihilate each other in overtime
thus giving all the rest of us the best of both worlds.
May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.
by juperee on Oct 10, 2009 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very
Eerie.
You're being very Un-Dude right now.
by IslandBoodler87 on Oct 11, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hear ya bro….think Orton is a great QB, he did great for the Bears since he rookie year without any praise….last year was his year to shine and the first time our suck @$$ ron turner gave him a chance, and he did great til he got hurt…..then he sucked and well yea….now look at him with pro bowl receivers…..wonder what that means for us and something we have been asking for since Turner has been holding that position….NEW OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR!!!!!
by SKR!! on Oct 11, 2009 7:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't miss an opportunity...
To to see the demise of Brett.
by Big Ike on Oct 10, 2009 6:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And This Is Why God Created Fantasy Football.
I can still stay interested in the games even though the Bears have the week off. I have 6 teams.
by Gesiakob on Oct 10, 2009 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm just going to watch the game, even though the early games in Arizona won't be very good tomorrow.
Raiders vs. Giants and Cowboys vs. Chiefs… Those will both be blowouts because JaMarcus is probably the worst Quarterback in the entire NFL right now, and the Chiefs are just pathetic even though a good Offensive Coordinator is their coach now.
Then I get the Cardinals vs. Texans game, looking at my sig shows who I will be rooting for. And after that I’ll watch the Sunday Night game even though the Colts will probably win with another blowout.
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan.
No band-wagoner fans allowed, pick a team and stick with em, throughout the good and the bad.
by JoeCB1991 on Oct 11, 2009 1:33 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I get to watch the amazing football prowess
of Tampa Bay. Then I get to go to work. I think work might actually be better.
"The time has come to get deeply into Football. It is the only thing we have left that ain't fixed." - HST
by JerBear50 on Oct 11, 2009 2:17 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This sunday about this article.....
ARE YOU [PROFANE] SERIOUS?! really? honestly? do you really think this is no looking forward to an improvement for the Bears?
Honestly I look at this as any chance as it can….yes the Rams suck and are 0-4 right now…but come one any team can make a turn around at any point….it goes down to who will give the most…how do you know the Vikes wont go into this game thinking eh its just the rams and hmmm then the Rams blow them out….and wow here we are Bears are that much closer to the top depending on next weeks outcome….
you know what up until my friends in the army that are from MN brought up cheering for the vikes this sunday…..i really didnt knwo what i was gonna do….but lets see Bears fan being around some Vike fans…what am i gonna do..hmmmmm…..
IS THERE ANY QUESTION ABOUT WHAT IM GONNA DO?!
GO RAMS!!!!!
by SKR!! on Oct 11, 2009 7:38 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Since....
I am in the Charlotte.NC area I will be watching a thrilling contest between 2 powerhouse teams in the Panthers vs. Redskins. However, if I am lucky, and the tv coverage map is correct, I’ll get to watch that Stud QB in Denver light up the New England defense in the Broncos vs. Patriots matchup. Man I can’t wait, is it game time yet?
"They better get another quarterback cuz we're comin"-#58 Wilber Marshall LB Chicago Bears
by BearDown34 on Oct 11, 2009 7:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My digs
is 5 miles from the beach in Flo-ri-da, to cheap to spring for the “ticket” so I’ll either stay home and be locked in to Tampa or head up the street the the VFW that wasnt so cheap as me and got the “ticket” and swill a few ( that helps pay for that ticket dont ya know). Thats where I get my Bear fix if not a national type game… Bears, Beer and “for amuement only” video machines… life truley is good
"most football players are temperamental, thats 90 percent temper and 10 percent mental" Doug Plank
by fin4bears on Oct 11, 2009 9:11 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
finally hooking up
the other tvs to take advantage of the ticket. got some homework as well.
by mike b on Oct 11, 2009 11:33 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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