The Bears Den: 12/23/09

by Dane Noble on Dec 23, 2009 2:00 AM CST in The Bears Den Comment 17 comments

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...where Bob Babich's job (LB coach) might actually be safe.

This week's ESPN Power Rankings. Even Oakland is ranked higher than us.

Bennett hopes Cutler will throw for 600 yards against Minnesota. Me too, Earl.

Pompei hands out his weekly grades for he previous game. High: OL at 5.5. Low: Safety and QB at 0.

Briggs questions how effective his own leadership is.

Pompei, however, says Briggs is MVP of this season.

RosenBlog: Maybe Angelo doesn't even have a vote to cast.

A. Brown talks about the defense and about Ogunleye.

Morrissey talks about Lovie and Cutler. Everybody panic.

Mark Bradley unemployed + other former Bears as well. Ifuwanna sighting in 3..2..1..

An almost complete 2010 schedule for the NFC North. Almost.

I am really starting to like Seifert more and more. Good read on Favre and Childress.

MJ suing grocers. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT use his likeness without his permission .

The best (page 1) and worst (page 2) Christmas specials of all time.

Here's the billboard people paid for. That's certainly one approach to getting your voice heard.

Bears billboard begs McCaskey family for change

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Are you surprised by the Raiders being ranked higher?

Or are you just putting it out there?

by Daseabeez on Dec 23, 2009 7:10 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

I just never thought we could be bad enough

to be ranked lower that the Raiders. 2009 has proven me wrong.

You are all gentlemen (and ladies) and good judges of cheap whiskey.

by Dane Noble on Dec 23, 2009 8:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Well think what Raiders fans are thinking.

They can beat the good teams. And can’t beat anyone else. The only decent win we have is againist the steelers.

by Daseabeez on Dec 23, 2009 11:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Actually...

Do not congratulate MJ. At all. Without his permission.

by SJS_illini on Dec 23, 2009 8:47 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hmmm

Well cant be surprised that oakland is ranked higher given that they have been competitive the last few games….

Feel bad for Briggs now after listening to his comments on comcast Chicago….Just imagine how bad it could be if Briggs was not out there playing on D…..

morrisey must be loving this given his complete hatred for Cutler…..I heard he cheers every INT thrown….but eh….

AFC and NFC east in 2010….goodie….Pray for a new coaching staff and/or GM….

On the Billboard….did someone spray paint “AND GM” on there or was that added at the last minute are something…..Anyways heres hoping on that…..

"You want cheerleaders? Bah you have the Bears drumline that should be good enough for ya! If ya don't like that you can bite me!"

- Virginia McCaskey to fans complaining to bring back the Honey Bears

by CloudyFuture on Dec 23, 2009 8:47 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

hard to believe six teams are ranked lower than the bears

by Hatchetm on Dec 23, 2009 9:25 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

What were the terms of the Cutler trade again?

2 1st rounds pick and Orton right?

The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people constantly say you cannot do.

by Baltimore Warrior on Dec 23, 2009 9:29 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Look for Detroit to finish the season higher than the Bears...

The Bears 1-6 road record does not make me feel good about going into Detroit, who is playing better than their record indicates. The Bears (unfortunately) are playing worse than record indicates. Even though the Bears blew out the Lions in week 4 (48-24), I suspect the Bears will be underdogs going into this game (or at best a ‘pick-em’ line). Unless something changes, the team could very well roll over on Lovie heading into the final week – especially if we get blown out at home against the Viqueens in front of a hostile home crowd.

"Coaches who can outline plays on a black board are a dime a dozen. The ones who win get inside their player and motivate." ~Vince Lombardi

by Fire Ron Turner on Dec 23, 2009 9:45 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

I have to agree

But my fear at this point that who ever is going to make a decision on Lovie and or Angelo will look at any win as indication as improvement. Pointing to that win as a reason to keep Lovie and or Angelo on for another year with Turner being the fall guy for the offense…..

"You want cheerleaders? Bah you have the Bears drumline that should be good enough for ya! If ya don't like that you can bite me!"

- Virginia McCaskey to fans complaining to bring back the Honey Bears

by CloudyFuture on Dec 23, 2009 10:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Man

I accidentally stumbled upon the Daily Norseman website and immediately saw some Bears hate on there. God those guys are pricks.

by frenchbears113 on Dec 23, 2009 11:45 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Loved this line from the Hayes article:...

…what’s the argument for maintaining the status woe?

If Lovie and JA are not gone, we are in for more than a bad 2010. It may decimate this franchise for years to come; my guess is 3-5 year rebuilding, possibly more.

When you find yourself in a hole, STOP DIGGING!!!

by LostInSTL on Dec 23, 2009 12:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs