The Bears Den - 9/15/09
by ChiFan13 on Sep 15, 2009 12:00 AM CDT
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....where the reaction from some of our fellow Bears fans make us want to poke ourselves in the eye with a rusty shank.
In The Den
670 The Score
Laurence Holmes talks about Sunday's game.
ChicagoBears.com
The post-game write up from Larry.
Chicago Now
Here's a unique perspective on Brian Urlacher's injury.
Adewale Ogunleye blogs about the game.
Chicago Sun-Times
Urlacher's out for the year....are the Bears looking towards Derrick Brooks?
Ten points to ponder from the loss.
The Bears are expected to sign LB Tim Shaw.
More after the jump....
Chicago Tribune
David Haugh's article from Sunday's loss.....beware, you'll lose brain cells.
Steve Rosenbloom discusses the loss.
The Bears' secondary is still a primary concern for the Bears.
Rick Morrissey speaketh!
Patrick Mannelly discusses the botched fake punt.
Pisa Tinoisamoa is day-to-day with a knee sprain.
Daily Herald
Is there a bright side to the loss?
The post-game write-up from the Daily Herald.
Images from the game.
ESPN Chicago
Jeff Dickerson's wrap-up from the game.
Tom Waddle hands out some grades from the game.
Who's streaking and slumping for the Bears?
Melissa Isaacson writes about the impact of Brian Urlacher's injury.
There's not all doom and gloom with the Bears.....
Greg Olsen's Blog
Greg Olsen wrote a blog entry last Friday about the Green Bay game.
Sporting News
wiltfongjr has a terrific writeup from the game.
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I was one of those fans
But I was just in a temporary funk. This season is far from over. Bring on the Steelers, this team is going to bounce back. Yeah the coaching was bad but I know this team will do better. The team that showed up in Denver and against the Giants exists.
by Sam Householder on Sep 15, 2009 12:46 AM CDT reply actions
It's going to be interesting to see what the do without Brian.
I think I was most disappointed in special teams last night. The fake put was one thing but it was the yardage they game up on kickoffs that kinda pissed me off.
This is a hybrid. This is a cross, ah, of Bluegrass, Kentucky Bluegrass, Featherbed Bent, and Northern California Sensemilia. The amazing stuff about this is, that you can play 36 holes on it in the afternoon, take it home and just get stoned to the bejeezus-belt that night on this stuff.
Oh I guess I should be jumping up and down after last night.....
Yeaaa We lost to the Packers, already putting us in hole in one of the toughest divisions in football that will require at least 11 to 12 wins to take home the division crown.
Yeaa Our “Franchise” quarterback looked like the quarterbacks of old in this franchise, a Pro Bowl quarterback no less that had a career high 4 picks in his debut as a Bear.
Yeaaa We lost a game we should have won, in the 4th quarter no less, with 1 minute to go because Nathan I suck Vasher was on the field for some reason.
Yeaaa We lost the Heart AND Soul of our defense for the SEASON.
Yeaaa On top of that we lost our outside linebacker for at least a month.
Yeaaa Another Corner is hurt in an already banged up secondary.
Yeaaa For Everything, Yeaaaaaaa for MORALE Victories, Yeaaaaaaa For Nothing
Im not one to be pessimistic, normally I leave that for the old folks. But this was one of the toughest pills Ive ever had to swallow and Im a Cubs Fan no less!!!! But I dont want to hear anyone telling me to cheer up and start rationalizing ONE DAY after one of the most miserable, cataclysmic, gut wrenching games I have ever seen the Bears play.
I was really looking forward to yesterday with the Cubbies sucking all season and what do you know more bad news to pile on. I havent truly been happy since Micheal Jordan left the Bulls. Yea Ill keep on cheering, Ill keep on watching, Ill keep on hoping but not today sorry, Im pissed. My attitude will slowly change as next weeks game draws near, but I dont have to put on my happy face and start rationalizing on how we are going to pull out of this one day after a very tough loss. This is how I get through it and I find it to be very therapeutic thank you very much. You “Its only one game” people make me sick, but hey Ive already thrown up twice so why not a third.
But trust me this isnt baseball there is no such thing as early in the NFL. Just look at some of the games we threw away early in last years season that cost us a trip to the playoffs if you dont believe me.
You know what made me want to poke my eyes out with a rusty shank………The way the Bears blew it last night.
Sorry Im not on cloud 9 like you but the one good thing about sports is there is always another game waiting in the wings, but football takes a week of waiting, so Ill just have my Pity Party until Pittsburgh comes to get their ASSWHOOPING.
Bear Down
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
I'm not telling anyone to cheer up
I’m still trying to shake off my mini-depression.
But, the “sky is falling” argument is lame and very much an overreaction. Were there some bad aspects to the game? You bet. Were there some positives? Um, yeah. Definitely. Like the fact that our D performed pretty damn well compared to expectations. I can go on, but I see that facts would ruin your pity party.
Furthermore, I wasn’t even talking about any of the fans on here, but I’m glad you wasted you time penning a response that was unwarranted.
I'M A MAN! I'M 23!
Well the slogan that you take so much pride in coming up with..........
Was unwarranted.
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
Well I hate to be a prick about it but isnt that your M O
You come up with these witty slogans and I have to admit most every one but this are very well thought up. But to say that the fans being upset after the game 2 nights ago makes you want poke your eyes out with a shank or whatever just rubbed me the wrong way. The sky may not be falling but the clouds are turning dark and luminous.
It really wasnt an attack on you more of an attack on the slogan, dont take it personally. But since you wrote it I guess there is no other way around it and I am sorry for that cause I do enjoy your posts (I guess the same cant be said for me since my passion is just “a waste of time”). But Ive just had too many people tell me to “relax” , “its only one game” , “its early” and all this other rationalization crap that Im just not in the mood to hear.
You have to win NOW in football or you will be golfing when January rolls around.
Im sure youve noticed by now but your mini depression isnt at the same level as how I feel right now. Ive only been waiting and waiting and waiting for this season to start and now that it has all those fuzzy feelings I had are completely gone. Where I was excited about the first game, Im nervous as all hell for this game.
We cant afford to go 0-2 and then leave for a road game in Seattle. Im sure you are well aware of that. But the fact remains we just lost the leader of the D and Mike Brown isnt around anymore to rally the troops. Oh yea and Green Bay and Minnesota who started there seasons off with wins get to play Cincy and Detroit respectively. So my must win mentality that I have been thrusted into after Sunday is a little bit warranted and so are my feelings on the meltdown Sunday.
You can take positives from the loss but there is NOTHING positive about a loss especially to Green Bay.
Bear Down
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
Its too early ominous not luminous..............hahaha luminous Im an ass
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
Your passion isn't a waste of time
I’m just saying that the slogan wasn’t directed at anyone on here. I unfortunately listened to the Danny Mac show yesterday on 670 and some of the meatball fans (and Dan McNeil) were just ridiculous.
I realize that Urlacher’s done for the season, and in some sense, that is a big deal. At the same time, I also know that Urlacher’s play hasn’t been terrific over the past few years. That’s why I found it so ridiculous that the MSM were proclaiming last Friday, “Urlacher’s healthy and the Bears D will be awesome!” Urlacher has always had some sort of ailment and has always come out before the season saying “I feel better than ever before,” only to not look it come Sundays. My point is that we’ve played without him there before, and we’ll do it again. Pretty much have to if we want to win.
My rationalization is that we have to take the good with the bad. I don’t know….my feeling is that I give myself one day for my emotions to run the show, whether the game was good or bad. If you don’t, you’re on an unstoppable roller coaster and it wears on you. But, that could just be me. If you can stay on the roller coaster and stay sane, good on ya and keep it up.
I'M A MAN! I'M 23!
I don't know about passion being a waste of time, but...
If someone can literally “throw up twice” because of a football GAME…
Don’t get me wrong, I love the Bears, I really do. But to remain in a funk for weeks at a time, as has been said before, over “one game” is a bit of a waste of time. My family loves me and are healthy, we have food on the table and clothes on our back and live in a great country where we have the freedom and the opportunity to watch football and openly express our opinions on a blog. I say this at the risk of being labeled “not a true fan,” but to be upset, to the point your turn ill" is a waste of time.
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 15, 2009 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Smudgers I dont even know how to reply to that............
I think everyone on here has food on the table, clothes on there back and all that other righteous crap you just tried to sell me. If not I wouldnt OWN a computer or have the time to blog on it. Please dont bring its a free country and you should feel lucky that you can cheer for teams into a Bears Blog site, I mean come on you have got to be kidding me. Like I said I dont even know how to respond to that.
Im assuming by those comments that youre probably a war vet of some sort. I could be wrong but if that is indeed the case I have nothing but the up most respect for you and all the people that put their lives on the line for this country. Ive got friends that Im copying DVDs of all games for that in are in some desert somewhere protecting the very things that I live and breath for. And dont think for a second that I dont know or appreciate things of that nature. Cause I certainly do, but this is a Bears website and a perfect format to vent your frustrations and gloat your pride for your team, nothing more nothing less.
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
Point missed.
To get THAT worked up over a game, to the point of “throwing up (twice),” is a tad overkill. It’s how you cheer, it’s cool. I’m just not that hardcore, I guess.
I’m not a vet either, but do appreciate the “righteous crap” we are so eager to take for granted in this country.
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 15, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Nevermind........................
The Bears are great, what a great game.
Ive had enough with this. And the fact that you had to chime in to a discussion I was having with someone else, set u up for that.
And no I take nothing for granted. But hey take a look at the bad guy.
I am not continuing this any futher. God forbid I be upset and I have my own personal feelings or opinions about the BEARS on a BEARS WEBSITE, I get soo sick of the people on here trying to force their feelings or opinions on someone else.
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
Not forcing anything.
Nothing of the sort. I expressed my opinion, as you did yours. And I also responded to ChiFan, on a public forum. Nothing is technically private here, unless you put a (shhhhh!) in front of it so the rest of us can’t see it.
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 15, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Yea you are dude
I mean come on are you seriously trying to make me feel guilty because Im upset about the game (as I should be) by pointing out that Im healthy and have food and clothes on my back and “I take my country for granted”, and that my family loves me and I have freedom of speech (it cetainly doesnt feel like it right now) I mean who do you think you are Dr Phil or some shit. Leave me alone dude. And no you were not responding to Chi Fan so enough with the cop out.
Im glad you got to enjoy the 85 Bears but I was 2 months old so I want to see a championship. Sooner rather than later.
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
Dude.
Your 24 years old! Some fans NEVER get to see their team win a championship! You act like it’s now or never. I was five when the Bears won, like you said before, do I really remember that? Do you think I don’t want to see them win the Super Bowl?
And no, I’m not trying to make you feel guilty for anything. Let me repeat for you, since you don’t seem to listen… I do not care how you root for the team. I just, personally (since it is MY opinion and all), think that sulking for weeks at a time, and stressing to the point of getting sick, would be a waste of time, for me.
And leave YOU alone. You are responding to me, calling me righteous and Dr. Phil for expressing my opinion. Maybe I shouldn’t have said anything in the first place, but I’m all in now.
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 15, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
*You = You're
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 15, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Im not worried about grammer
If youre a true Grabowski you leave the grammer at the door. And forgive me if Im wrong but has it been weeks since the Green Bay game?? If Im still bitching about the game 2 weeks from now then maybe then you could turn all this on me.
Dude get over it, Im pissed about the game. GET OVER IT, this is a Bears forum, alright the Dr Phil thing was wrong and its unlike me but youre getting self righteous on me and I wont hear otherwise. Lest we forget this whole thing started between me and you because you felt the need to chime in on a discussion that didnt require other peoples input. I never told you not to have opinions but to attack me on my opinions cause Im somehow “ungreatful” for the life that I live is self rigtheous
Smudgers – YOUR WORDS
Don’t get me wrong, I love the Bears, I really do. But to remain in a funk for weeks at a time, as has been said before, over "one game" is a bit of a waste of time. My family loves me and are healthy, we have food on the table and clothes on our back and live in a great country where we have the freedom and the opportunity to watch football and openly express our opinions on a blog. I say this at the risk of being labeled "not a true fan," but to be upset, to the point your turn ill" is a waste of time.
DONT TELL ME WHAT IS AND ISNT A WASTE OF MY TIME
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
Fair enough.
It does appear that I attacked you. Not my purpose, I promise. My intent was merely to point out the truly important things in my life, and while I love the Bears, as long as I have the others, I will always be happy. That is all. After re-reading it, it does come off pompous and self-righteous, and for that, I am sorry.
E-hug it out? No?!?
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 15, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I got no problem with you, its just some healthy debate
If I came off like Im in a bad mood its because I am and it probably will continue until Sunday begins and then a whole new feeling will spring up. But I go as my team goes thats how Ive always been, I am somewhat of a lunatic.
A little perspective, when I was only 11 years old I was soo set on the Bulls winning 70 games 2 years in a row and the 96-97 season they lost a crucial game to the Knicks that blew that chance. So I proceeded to take my TV and literally smash it on the ground. So when I say Im intense, passionate, crazy and all that other stuff I truly mean it. Ive always been this way.
It is something Ive never been able to control for better or worse, but most of the time its for the better just not after games like these.
I hope you can understand where Im coming from. It would help to understand my crazy posts and just how passionate I truly am.
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
I get soo sick of the people on here trying to force their feelings or opinions on someone else.
But others should listen to yours? Nothing personal, but think about it for a moment.
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell
"F*** everybody outside of Halas Hall. BEARDOWN" - WavyGravy
How do you do the pink box thing.............
I was never telling anyone on here that their opinions were a waste of time and that is what set me off.
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
You do the box by using
a blockquote the " button.
And your overreaction to a comment from Chi about sports talk radio is kind of startling. Have you read anything you’ve written? Because its a little over the top, buddy. No one took the loss easily… but to go off like THIS is a bit much.
Admittedly the whole “I’m just venting!” crap is one of my internet pet peeves, right up there next to the entitlement where you’re due a title… so you’re kinda behind the 8 ball here for me I guess… but I’ll try to be fair:
You can vent without going off on someone with a different opinion than you. And if you type more than 10 words, you’re no longer venting, that took time to type out and click post.
You can be negative but when someone offers you perspective you should take that too. Instead of going off half-cocked about how much of a true fan you are, taking a breath and saying “Hmm.. I don’t agree but you could have a point” would go over better. Especially since everything here is text your tone will NOT always be clear.
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
I have a lot of intensity and since this is the 1st time youve ever replied to me you wouldnt know that.....
I had this long response but I just deleted it.
Here it goes………..(breath in and out)
Hmmmm I dont agree but you could have a point.
Yea much better than debate, thanks for your 2 cents.
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
Uh huh
whatever. I really was only trying to be helpful.
You’re the guy who turned a corny subtitle into a personal attack and then railed against everyone b/c they didn’t take it as hard as you did. But if thats a debate, fine. All it reminded me of was a BCB discussion where everyone who didn’t react like the world just ended was not a “true fan”. So I was trying to stop you (and WCG in general) from turning into that kind of place where its really NOT fun anymore.
Take it or leave it. But being the guy who can say “whatever, i don’t agree but you could have a point” and walking away keeps a “debate” from turning to what this turned into: something highly unpleasant for everyone else just trying to skim through the comments on the Den for other news.
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
Hmmm I dont agree with you but you could have a point.
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
Well any of my friends will tell you Im over the top crazy and competitive..........
And your first mistake was listening to the Danny Mac show, hes too pompous for my taste. I live and breath this shit for better or worse. Thats my life and I wouldnt change it for nothing. And no I am not stable by any means but that is because Im a fan of Chicago not New York.
We seem to have the worst luck in the HISTORY of sports bar none. And it can really get to me sometimes. I ask myself over and over when, WHEN, is it going to be our turn. For once I want to be the one celebrating a championship. Unfortunately the last time I got to experience that was MJ and the Bulls and that was over a decade ago, not to mention I was only 12-13 years old. No 12 year old couldve truly appreciated what they were seeing. I kind of thought thats just how things are. But as Ive gotten more sporting years under my belt. Ive realized the cold hard truth that the great moments are few and far between unlike the bad luck moments that happen every freakin second in this city. (Mind you that I am Cubs fan so the Sox winning was not a good thing for me).
I guess Ill leave my crazy passion at the door becasue it seems to rub people the wrong way and trust me its not just on here where that happens but I am who I am. I didnt mean to “attack” you, I was “attacking” the its only “one” game mentality that I have been hearing too much lately. People that say that truly dont understand football. Every single game matters, Its how you start AND how you finish.
This will be the last time I post my negative thoughts, I too hate those people too, but this game put a mental beating on me, I was just trying to share it with people that I thought felt the same way as I did. I am clearly in the wrong for assuming that. I guess I am a bit over the top
Intervention Over – I already feel better.
Let me ask you this since weve discussed this for wayyy too long. How do you want our LB core lining up this Sunday. I am not a big fan of Hillenmeyer, he is not aggressive enough for me. I kind of like Jamar Williams, what do you think?
Bear Down
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
personally
getting super worked up isn’t bad at all. i hope for your sake though you are feeling better by this sunday and ready to watch da team put a serious asswhipping on the defending champs GO BEARS!!!
i think hunter sucks pretty much at pass coverage but if he can avoid being exposed i believe our defense will be just fine. i have thoroughly enjoyed the improvement of the defensive line so far this year.
the only point i feel you have made that i disagree with is the sucky possibility of going 0-3. even as late as 2005 we were headed south fast and then came up with that crazy 8 game win streak. the only thing that is going to kill us quick is more significant injuries.
by reefermadness3 on Sep 15, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
i am fail o matic today
sentence was supposed to read something like 0-3 is not going to ruin our season automatically.
by reefermadness3 on Sep 15, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
But that season where we rang off 8 in a row..........
Isnt at the caliber that this division is at right now. Of course I will be back to my chest pumping self come sunday buy it ISNT sunday its barely Tuesday and Monday brought on news that I really couldnt take after the game on Sunday.
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
Everyone on here is in denial and they dont want to face facts.....
If all anyone wants to talk about on here is how great we are then we arent really being that true to ourselves. Ill save my positive thoughts for when we win games not after heartbreaking losses especially 2 days after that heartbreaking loss. Of course I still think we can win at least 10 games this year but I think 12 is what wins the division. So that would require us to go 12-3 the rest of the way. And thats a tough road to travel especially with the injury problems weve been going through and its only WEEK ONE.
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
Well, I think we all live and breathe the Bears
We’re all on here – that’s pretty much a given.
Hey, your passion is your passion….if you throw up when we have bad performances and you’re still sane, good on ya. Some are able to let it go early and some aren’t. We all express our fanhood in different ways. I had a horrible day yesterday, and the Bears were a part of that. And don’t feel as though you can’t post your feelings.
Onto your question…..Maybe Hillenmeyer will be better at the Mike rather than the Sam. If Hillenmeyer can use his head and not look lost in pass coverage like he did last year, then I’m fine having him roaming the middle. Unfortunately, Nick Roach is the backup Sam (I think Jamar is a M/W). I’m not high on Roach at all, but there’s nothing we can do.
I'M A MAN! I'M 23!
I just want everyone to know the throw up comment was in jest..........
It was a perspective of how a felt, a metaphor, and if I did throw up it would be because of the Jack Daniels intake!!
So when Pisa comes back how do you think we will line up. Do I sound crazy to want it to be Briggs Williams in the middle and Pisa on the outside. Hillenmeyer is a backup and a better ST blocker anyway
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
Oh yeah.
Anything to get Nick Roach out of there. I’d much rather have Briggs, Williams, and Pisa. No question about it.
And, who knows. Maybe Hillenmeyer is more suited for the middle. He absolutely sucks at the strong side tho. I never want to see that again.
I'M A MAN! I'M 23!
As bad as he was in coverage as SAM
I can’t imagine that’ll get better with him at Mike.
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
Here's another positive...
if we had won and, obviously, gone undefeated the rest of the year, we would have had to put up with Nick Buoniconti and those other tools from the Dolphins being on every sports show in the country!!!!
Seriously, I know it’s a short season and all games are meaningful, but even the best teams each season usually lose 2-3 games. A one loss season is almost historic. We need to get a grip and not panic after one stinking game.
Look at it this way, if Rogers would have underthrown that pass to Jennings, Stephanie from Wisconsin would be camped out at Krispy Kreme from now until kickoff on Sunday. (always good to work her in there somewhere) We were still in a position to win after playing the worst offensive game since Rex was our QB, that IS something to build on.
I do not disagree, if you thought I didnt take any positives from the game youre mistaken...
I just dont feel like being all gee whiz not too far removed from a VERY important loss.
I saw our receiving core do some good things out there. Bennett 6 catches 66 yards, Hester looked great (he actually stiff armed Woodson to the ground!! – that was awesome). I saw Knox make a few nice catches.
I saw our D Line swarming like crazed Bees. I saw our defense hold the most prolific offense in preseason football to absolutely nothing until Vasher slipped up.
I saw that it was the same old Bears fighting to the end no matter how the Offense was playing.
I saw the safety blitz by Manning with the sense to hold Rodgers throwing hand down to force him to the ground.
I saw Tillman and Bowman out there playing, thats great.
I saw a defense holding Green Bay under 175 yards of TOTAL offense before we gave up the bomb that decided the game.
I saw all that positive crap and I am well aware of it. But for all those positives the negatives far outweigh them, Im sorry. We will be feeling the affects of this game far into the regular season. You dont lose the heart and soul of your defense without it affecting you in some ways.
Bear Down
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
I know what you mean, all I'm trying to say is
let’s give them another game or two to see if the defense can hold up and Cutler decides he’s not Rex. If he has two more games like this last one, you’ll have to push me out of the way to jump off the ledge first.
For us to win now with some of the defense deficiancies..............
He has to be less like Rex and more like Brady.
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
True, but I think the defense can hold up if the D-line plays like it did last week.
Losing Urlacher is huge but if the Pats could have a winning season after losing Brady last year and only have an unproven, undrafted, hadn’t started since high school, guy to replace him, then I think we can survive with HH and the other linebackers we have on the roster. Like I said, don’t jump yet, let’s see how it plays out.
Im trying not to jump, thinking about it............
But who do you think would be a better replacement……… HH or HHH!!
I seem to like Jamar better, Ive heard that he will start and not Nick Roach, I wonder if thats true. But when Pisa comes back I would rather have Jamar play middle and not Hunter but I could be wrong to think that. I seem to remember them saying how much he has impressed this off season, Jamar that is.
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
The Nice thing at least
is the fact that we kept them to 220 yards offense, and the last 50 are on Vasher, i’m not sure why we didnt have Peanut on him, and have him Jammed at the line… but whatever.
holding GBs offense to under 200 yards for 4 quarters isn’t bad with a depleted LB core and a crappy CB, and young Safeties.
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 15, 2009 3:33 AM CDT reply actions
Hopefully, Vasher is done...
I think that when they take a look at the film, they will see that he just doesn’t have NFL corner speed or skills. You could see how badly he was beaten and then he stumbled and almost fell when he tried to recover. By then it was two late, and Jennings was several steps past him.
He just hasn’t been the same player since before he signed the monster contract. And when he was playing well, he was a beneficiary of the players around him.
re: Vasher
when he was playing well, he was a beneficiary of the players around him.
so true, so true
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Sep 15, 2009 8:46 AM CDT up reply actions
agreed
too bad he probably has no trade value because he doesn’t have much value on the field. i think pompei gives vasher too much credit.
by reefermadness3 on Sep 15, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions
Just another Vasher basher,
He suck more than the Hoover vacuum factory. Every big play by a Bears opponent comes at the expense of Vasher. Just buy him out or something. Anybody else you have on the team has got to be better.
And we aren't completely shot at LB either..
We have capable backups…and the safeties both looked good.
by Pretender85 on Sep 15, 2009 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
It's not how you start, but how you finish
That’s the truth. We need to REALLY get to working on straightening out some kinks here, because we can’t afford to fall TOO far behind in the divisional race. At least now, we know what the problem is.
The Bears Have The Blues
What a absolute shame to see such a key player go down so early in the season Urlacher though slowing down was still the heart and soul of that defense. Bears fans have got the blues … and speakin of the blues (Chicago Style) check this collection of blues songs at http://www.mp3.com.au/ChicagoBobAndTheSofakings and get yourself some Chicago blues.
Ha Ha love this.
Lovie Smith – Ron.
Ron Turner – Yes, coach?
Lovie Smith – Run the damn ball.
Ron Turner – Sorry coach…
Yeah, sorry coach, you lose too.
I cut the sleeves off because it looks awesome. NOW GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME!
Being bummed is one thing...
Being suicidal; a bit much. And I’m not talking literally. Yeah, they lost. But c’mon, it was the first game! Also, they never quit playing hard, they were in it until the end, and all of that was despite 3 int (the 4th sealed the deal.)
Every fan has the right to treat this game however they want to. That’s a fact. But let us all hope that the player’s reaction is much more optimistic than a majority of the fans, the media and Denver’s faithful. I’m not faulting anyone who is shocked/angry/depressed. But let’s put it all into perspective. Please. This is a 26 year old with a brand new team and a brand new playbook. I understand Denver’s enthusiasm. But deep down, I believe they know it will be short lived. I can’t remember seeing a single team that didn’t look rusty at some point this past weekend. And most of them had QB’s that had been in the system awhile. Even Brady was trailing until 2:00 minutes left. So react how you want. But as for me, I’m looking forward to Pittsburgh and the opportunity for our boy’s HOME GAME DEBUT! And our first win!!
Getcha Beernuts Ready!
good post dude
that game last night was nuts. whoever that idiot #28 on buffalo should join bobby wade on the couch and stay out of the league. that kick return fumble essentially cost them the game right there. i also look forward to the bears being 1-1 after sunday’s game. they usually play a good deal better on noon games.
by reefermadness3 on Sep 15, 2009 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Wade's with the Chiefs now!
They love them some ex-Bears! Linkers
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 15, 2009 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions
thanks for the update big ben
j/k but yea that’s what, 3 or 4 ex bears now in the last 2 years? they do seem to like ex bears.
leodis mckelvin was the guy that fumbled away the game for buffalo….after bothering to spend a few seconds to look it up. man buffalo must hate him a lot right now. too bad, another lousy snatch-defeat-from-the-jaws-of-victory for dick jauron. that seems familiar also.
by reefermadness3 on Sep 15, 2009 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions
It is pretty crazy...
JA does it with Carolina though…
- Basanez
- Omiyale
- Gaines
- Shaw
That’s three players on active roster and one on the PS… not to mention Moose, and getting rid of Chris Harris :(
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 15, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
dayum
must be some sort of gentleman’s agreement. although harris at the moment looks better than those 4 listed put together. hopefully omiyale plays a lot less terrible as the season progresses.
by reefermadness3 on Sep 15, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure he could get worse.
Harris has really become Tillman 2.0 in Carolina. He has become one of the best stripping defenders in the league. A very bad move on JA’s part. Live and learn, I guess.
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 15, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Haugh makes my brain hurt..
I mean c’mon people…we’ve got 15 games left…lets see what these guys can do. Obviously our receivers deserve a little yelling after watching 3 of those INTs go down because they cut the wrong way. I know one in particular where cutler threw it right to the GB player, in the backdrop of the camera angle you can see one of the receivers cutting out right when it looked like he was supposed to stutter and cut left.
The 4th pick made me laugh a bit at least when that 300some pound lineman stepped between cutler and forte and took a bullet to the chest and somehow caught it.
according to adam shefter
Bears did not sign derrick brooks in order not to impede the growth of…………… ……….. hunter hillenmeyer!?!?! WTF!!
Are you serious?
Sheftor said that? If he did, wow! I guess without the NFLN watching his back, he’ll buy whatever horse sh** he’s told.
Jamar Williams?
What’s the word on Jamar Williams?
Before we signed Pisa I was expecting him to start. Now we’re down 2 LBs & I haven’t heard any talk of him playing.
I’d rather give Williams a try over Roach (have not been impressed with Roach – ever).
by MakeHalasProud on Sep 15, 2009 12:51 PM CDT reply actions
I'm also
wondering where the Jamar talk is…isn’t this what he’s supposed to be there for?
As for coping with the loss—I usually give myself 1-2 full days, depending on the severity.
Considering we all waited an ENTIRE off-season for this debut, and it was so stunning, and against the Pack on primetime—yeah, it hurts bad. And Urlacher’’s injury is a salt block jammed into our open wounds.
But really, some perspective IS required, too. I often tell people that football is a lot like politics for me:
I care VERY deeply about both, get really riled up, have very strong opinions, etc.
But ultimately, how much does it REALLY affect my day-today happiness? How much do any of these people/events impact my actual LIFE (wife, kids, health, home, job, etc.)
In reality, it pretty much affects you as much as you choose to allow it to.
So for me, as of tomorrow, I’m looking forward—to the Steelers.
It’s a long season. Keep persepctive.
And it ain’t over until the Williams Sisters are singing…
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