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The Quotable Bears - Week 2

I didn't see the game today. Not one damn second of it. (I was blessed enough to be in my car when Gould hit the game winner - I was going nuts in my car). Only two more weeks of work on Sunday and then I'll be able to watch my beloved Bears.

But, even though I didn't get to see the game, I do know a few things:

1) Jay Cutler is absolutely fine. Where are the Cutler haters now?

2) OMG HERE'S A WARNING: Jay Cutler wins football games that don't involve magical tips. Don't say I didn't warn ya....

3) The Steelers blew chances to win - can't deny that. At the same time, losers don't take advantage of those situations; winners do.

4) Matt Forte and Greg Olsen - still bad fantasy picks. Johnny Knox - good fantasy pickup.

5) I have a man-crush on Robbie Gould.

6) Nice to see Tommie Harris finally do something.

7) I'm really looking forward to Rick Morrissey's next article.

Let's move along here....

Star-divide

Lovie Smith on the game:

"Anytime you can beat the Super Bowl champion, you have to be excited about it, and we are. I thought Jay was outstanding all day."

Lovie Smith on Robbie Gould:

"We've called on Robbie Gould quite a few times to win a game for us, and it's the same thing. He's as good as gold most of the time."

Cutler on the difference a week makes:

"Didn't throw four picks. I think they brought me here for a reason and I want the ball at the end every game with a chance to win it. I always hope to get a chance. I always think we're going to get a chance if it's 3 minutes or if it's 30 seconds. All we want is a shot.

"Week 1 to Week 2 is kind of where you make the biggest jump, and guys were in sync. We started off pretty basic. We wanted to see what they were doing, and as the game went on we started making more and more plays. Guys fought hard today. We knew it was going to be 60 minutes. We knew it was going to come down to the last couple drives, and we just hung in there and made the plays when we had to."

Cutler on the win:

"It means a lot. It means a lot to this team. We expect a lot of ourselves. To get this first one behind us and get rolling, it's good for us."

Cutler on what he said to Knox after his TD:

"I told Johnny congratulations, you're no longer a rookie."

Cutler on Gould:

"Robbie's good. We knew we just had to get to the 35 and Robbie's going to make it. He's made it in five-degree weather and snow and rain. We knew we just had to give him a shot, and he's going to do it for us."

Greg Olsen on Cutler:

"He was no different at the end than he was in the beginning. He's always in total control. That's kind of what everyone comes to expect from him, and he delivered."

Olin Kreutz on playing with Cutler:

"I think that all of us have to get used to playing with Jay and the level he is going to play at. When we get used to that level, we'll be all right. He came through for us in the end."

Johnny Knox on his NFL experience thus far:

"I'm out there just playing ball. Trying to take my time and to not be overconfident. Yeah, I'm nervous, but after that first catch and first hit, it's smooth sailing."

Kellen Davis on his progression as a Bear:

"I mean just my overall understanding of the offense. I feel like I can get out, play fast, and just make plays."

Ron Turner on Johnny Knox:

"He's done that really since he's been here. He's not real big physically, but he doesn't back down, he doesn't shy away. He plays fast. That's the key. If you play fast, you can make some plays and get after people. When he gets the ball in his hands, he hits it, and that's exactly what we want."

Danieal Manning on the early defensive meltdowns:

"It happened. We bounced back. We adjusted on the sideline early."

Hunter Hillenmeyer on filling in for Urlacher:

"It was really loud, which is fun, but we had a whole lot of checks going in on defense. We were switching up coverages and having a hard time communicating. We felt like we did some good things, especially towards the end. We got some pressure, which is always good."

Alex Brown on the play that injured him:

"I don't know if that will get me in trouble, so I don't even want to talk about that. I have two kids. I don't need to lose money." (ChiFan note: Ya make enough money. Let's hear it!)

Alex Brown on the team's performance:

"We believed we had a good team even before we beat Pittsburgh. I think this let's other people know we're for real. But it's time to go back to work."

Robbie Gould on his game-winning kick:

"You don't really think about missing kicks because when you do that you're going to miss kicks."

Jeff Reed on how he missed two FG's:

"I was trying too hard on both of them. That's what happens to a kicker when you hook them."

Mike Tomlin on the game:

"I'd like to tip my hat to Lovie Smith and the Chicago Bears. They played a very good football game. They fought until the very end. They didn't blink, and they found a way to win it. We desired to do some things today, and we were unable to do them.

"I thought Jay Cutler was very good with the football. We faced some pressure, but he made great decisions. He put the ball in great locations, and the Bears converted third downs. They did enough to win, and we didn't. In the face of pressure he [Cutler] made great decisions, put the ball in some good locations and guys converted third downs. They did enough to win, we didn't. We accept responsibility for that."

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orton > Cutler

because all orton does is WIN!

Seriously though I wish we got a better warning about Cutler….

wonder if the denver fans show up this week or wait for the next game where Cutler throws an INT…..

"You're running the wrong way!"

-Dave Toub yelling at Hester during a punt return

by CloudyFuture on Sep 20, 2009 10:23 PM CDT reply actions  

lmao

I’m really waiting for the Broncos to actually play someone decent….the Bungles and Browns aren’t good teams. Guarantee that Denver would get smoked by both the Packers and Steelers.

I wish Orton well, I really do. But I’m really hoping to not hear from any Broncos fans this week.

I'M A MAN! I'M 23!

by ChiFan13 on Sep 20, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm sorry you missed the game ChiFan...

but I missed it too and was in the same boat as you that I managed to catch the last bit on the radio.

by aznsensation on Sep 20, 2009 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wish I could've seen it

although, as you know, Joniak’s call on it was awesome. He mentioned the Atlanta game, then we got the fumble.

If I’m never allowed to watch the Bears on TV or for some reason I go blind, I know I’m in good hands listening to Joniak and Thayer.

I'M A MAN! I'M 23!

by ChiFan13 on Sep 20, 2009 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Yeah

they’re pretty awesome… some of the best play by play I’ve come across. Descriptive and teaches you things without talking to you like you’re dumb.

Really really enjoy them. But I’d still rather give myself a headache trying to see than listen to the radio. :-P

Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave

by Allie on Sep 20, 2009 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't blame ya :)

I would too.

Minus the pain of the Bears playing bad, is it pretty painful for you to watch TV for long periods?

I'M A MAN! I'M 23!

by ChiFan13 on Sep 20, 2009 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah

Anything that requires long focus hurts after a while.. the muscles that make my eye focus aren’t attached right (I think… every eye doc has a different theory of what happens) so I have mini eye tremors and then severe strain.

But I have a really high pain tolerance. So I can tough it out. But I do go through a lot of advil. :-P

Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave

by Allie on Sep 20, 2009 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yikes

That sucks, especially since you’re a fan of the Cubs and Bears….ya only give your eyes a break in winter :)

Here’s some food for thought before I head to bed….is our D playing better this year because Lovie’s calling the plays?

I'M A MAN! I'M 23!

by ChiFan13 on Sep 20, 2009 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think Marinelli gets the credit before Lovie does

We’re playing “better” on defense b/c we’re getting some pressure.

We’ll see how much better we are when we play someone with a good o-line though. Packers gave up 5 sacks to some guy named Odom today and the Steelers haven’t been a good oline for a while.

Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave

by Allie on Sep 20, 2009 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hope so...

I would like to think so. Personnel is no different or at least not much different, when we blitz we get pressure and we mix it up (fake blitz, etc). I think the bigger difference might be Marinelli, our guys are getting a ton more pressure on their own without blitzing.

by Sam Householder on Sep 20, 2009 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

More variety

in Lovie’s play calling then Babich. I have nothing to really prove it, but it sure seems like he mixing up the blitzes well and disguising where they’re coming from better than the past.

Obviously, Rod has had a tremendous impact on our two starting DEs.

"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet

by propheteer on Sep 20, 2009 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

That was my thinking too

Both Marinelli (pressure) and Lovie (play calling) seem to be much improved. Granted, being better than Bob Babich isn’t a huge accomplishment.

Regardless, I just hopes it continues…

I'M A MAN! I'M 23!

by ChiFan13 on Sep 21, 2009 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions  

More time in base....

so yes

Formerly Scespy12... needed a better name!

by Eaten by Bears on Sep 21, 2009 12:12 AM CDT up reply actions  

I missed the game too

but who gives a shit!
BEARS WIN!!

Camp ifuwanna, we hold you in our heart...

by ifuwannacrownem on Sep 21, 2009 2:50 AM CDT up reply actions  

Granted, being better than Bob Babich isn’t a huge accomplishment

Kind of like being the tallest midget.

You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.

by Ditkavsworld on Sep 21, 2009 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions  

Ah, but the Lilttle People of America FAQ defines a mid… wait, we’ve done this before :-D

"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

by Spongie on Sep 21, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes we did. :)

Don’t make me break out that picture again.

You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.

by Ditkavsworld on Sep 21, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

I had that as my desktop picture a few years ago. It’s a great picture :-D

"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

by Spongie on Sep 21, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

I totally agree with your last point

Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave

by Allie on Sep 20, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

denver

the new capital of ohio.

by mike b on Sep 20, 2009 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bengals

are not a bad team. They got extremely unlucky at the end of the Broncos game, and beat the Packers today in Lambeau.

"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet

by propheteer on Sep 20, 2009 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

As should we

I don’t consider Denver a good team either, but they’re 2-0. I guarantee the Bengals don’t end well this year.

I'M A MAN! I'M 23!

by ChiFan13 on Sep 20, 2009 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

the feeling is mutual

except for the 2-0 part

by lolcopter on Sep 21, 2009 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions  

still trolling huh?

just can’t get cutler out of your head.

by mike b on Sep 21, 2009 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions  

want some sauce for those words? you might be eating them sooner than later.

the Bengals are for real. that Defense has looked significantly better this season. Carson Palmer has too many weapons.

…oh yeah, and just a little fact that will piss everybody on this blog off,

Benson>Forte

Camp ifuwanna, we hold you in our heart...

by ifuwannacrownem on Sep 21, 2009 3:10 AM CDT up reply actions  

Blasphemy

"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler

by BearNecessities on Sep 21, 2009 4:39 AM CDT up reply actions  

Don't know which point I should attack first

Let’s see at the end of the season.

I'M A MAN! I'M 23!

by ChiFan13 on Sep 21, 2009 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions  

Well

First off, the Bears played a defense without any “real” game film of their tendencies, while the Bengals obviously benefitted from studying our game with the Pack. Second, in addition to game-planning for a ghost of a defense, they had to play the best defense in the entire league. I for one would like to see Benson play against the Steelers and a few other decent defenses before saying he’s greater than Forte.

"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet

by propheteer on Sep 21, 2009 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions  

Wrong about Benson,

right about the Bengals. I called it at the beginning of the season. The Bengals will be much improved. 8-8 is very realistic for them…. OK, enough of that horse crap!! BEAR DOWN!!!

by rdent4hof on Sep 21, 2009 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions  

Benson>Forte

yes in arrests.

You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.

by Ditkavsworld on Sep 21, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

I am not amused!

- 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 21, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let me just say this:

Mike Tomlin is a man’s coach. He looks every bit the part and he’s the type of guy that dominates a room. I’d love to have him on our side.

by dakoose on Sep 20, 2009 11:28 PM CDT reply actions  

I love listening to him talk

He’s pretty awesome.

Glad this game is over so I can go back to liking the Steelers. :-P

Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave

by Allie on Sep 20, 2009 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's a bad Mother..

Shut yo mouth!!!

Unreasonable people make life difficult...

by WisBearsFan34 on Sep 21, 2009 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions  

because it looks awesome!

you’ve seen that commercial with the guy cutting off his sleeves like bilicheck, right? that cracks me up.

by genetic on Sep 21, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

hmmm

didn’t even realize that roach was out there the whole game. not sure if that is good or not.

by mike b on Sep 20, 2009 11:40 PM CDT reply actions  

hahaha

I’m not a huge fan…..still not surprising tho. Roach wasn’t impressive last year either.

I'M A MAN! I'M 23!

by ChiFan13 on Sep 20, 2009 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

What happened

to Jamar Williams? With all the OTA hype, I would have thought that he got the start over Roach.

by Fridge72 on Sep 20, 2009 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Too bad

you didn’t get to see the game. The defense looked horrible in the first quarter, but hunker downed the rest of the game. Tillman, HH, Brown, Briggs, and Alfalava are the ones that stood out. On offense, Davis, Knox, AP, and Cutler played well for the majority of the game. Cutler had four drops in the first half, while he overthrew Knox on a 3rd down play, which should’ve resulted in a big 1st down. Tthe offensive line looking kind of shaky for the 2nd consecutive week in the running game, but they proved better by protecting Jay just long enough for him to make pin-point passes.

"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet

by propheteer on Sep 20, 2009 11:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Thanks for the run-down, fella

I appreciate it.

Two questions: please tell me that the “Davis” you mentioned on offense was Kellen? And you said our OL struggled again….anyone in particular that was awful?

I'M A MAN! I'M 23!

by ChiFan13 on Sep 21, 2009 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions  

Interior

Omiyale had a false start, and Kreutz didn’t seem to have a particular good day. There was constant penetration up the middle, so I’d say the interior more than Pace and Williams. Pace had a little trouble with Harrison, but that’s expected since he’s the DPOY. Only one sack given up is good thing considering how much they passed the ball.

Yes, Kellen Davis found a home in-between the Steelers zones. Knox was awesome cause he couldn’t be covered when running the underneath patterns. They both made several nice catches in traffic.

"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet

by propheteer on Sep 21, 2009 12:40 AM CDT up reply actions  

On the o-line

Omiyale and Garza both had false start penalties and Omiyale looked bad in run blocking. Personally I think that Beekman might be better at left guard, he tries harder and has a better motor, IMO.

Unfortunately, and it is hard to say, Kruetz kinda got tossed around a bit. Here’s to hoping that it is because the Bears haven’t seen a lot of 3-4 before.

by Fridge72 on Sep 21, 2009 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions  

Lets wait and see how they run against Seattle before we start making changes on the O Line

These were a tough couple of games to start the season. Its not like we had the Browns and the Lions to start off (cough cough Viqueens cough cough)

Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover

by ANYTIME09 on Sep 21, 2009 12:54 AM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I'm mostly with you.

I am a fan of Beekman though and think that one day he will be a good replacement to Kruetz. Omiyale has played a lot more tackle than guard and needs more time to gel with the line. With his size, I’m certainly rooting for him.

As far as Kreutz goes, he is one of my all time favorite Bears and had the responsibility on picking up one of the two LB’s that rush for the Steelers in their 3-4, same with the Packers. They change it up and it isn’t a scheme that we have played against a lot. I’m really hoping that he bounces back.

by Fridge72 on Sep 21, 2009 1:05 AM CDT up reply actions  

Seattle

Gore and the Niners just gashed their defense for a ton of yards, so let’s see Forte and the running game after next Sunday.

"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet

by propheteer on Sep 21, 2009 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions  

rushing

how many yards did we run for. i couldnt catch the game i was on a night flight to paris, france

by stepeo on Sep 21, 2009 4:42 AM CDT up reply actions  

Yahoo stats are 18 attempts for 43 yards. Forte was held for 29 on 13 attempts.

"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

by Spongie on Sep 21, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

My heart skipped 3 beats on that fumble by Forte recovered by Olsen

I think after 4 missed beats you die right, caught a break there. They really needed this one as did I, I was literally gonna have a mental breakdown halfway through the 2nd half.

Gutsy performance, they showed a lot of heart and resiliency today and that is exactly what I was looking for coming into this week. THANK YOU JEFF REED

On to Seattle

BEAR DOWN

Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover

by ANYTIME09 on Sep 21, 2009 12:57 AM CDT reply actions  

very happy, but still upset

look good W but still much concern: reason being — O cord, O line and secondary. if we are gonna be a force we gotta be able to stop the 3-4 rush. at times the O-line looked lost (Pace straight beat over and over) i think HH did a good job but got lucky on a few in routes over the middle due to big ben throwing high (due to rain)

thank GOD for Cutler sliding around to escape from the blitz (prop. due to his time in AFC west… no, thats exactly why) because our line looked lost at times.

O cord- Turner …man i dont know he just seems 2 predictable… i mean my wife is predicting the plays , now i luv my wife but F*** man come on.

all in all very happy with W but if we are gonna go deep we need to fill the holes and seal the edges —-BEAR DOWN

by ZEPH*ROC on Sep 21, 2009 2:37 AM CDT reply actions  

Let me be the first

Zeph*roc’s wife for new Bears OC !

:-D

"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

by Spongie on Sep 21, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

“Anytime you can beat the Super Bowl champion, you have to be excited about it, and we are.

why does Lovie always start out game winning press conferences with the “Anytime you can beat the (insert title here), you have to be excited about it, and we are” routine?

Camp ifuwanna, we hold you in our heart...

by ifuwannacrownem on Sep 21, 2009 2:46 AM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Rec'd

So true. That is his first line of every press conference. Then comes “[insert player with best stats here] had a good game and that’s what we expect from him.”

by Sam Householder on Sep 21, 2009 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions  

Followed by

[insert injured player here] is injured we don’t know the extent but we’ll no more later in the week, injuries are never a good thing but it’s a part of the game and other guys have to step up.

You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.

by Ditkavsworld on Sep 21, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

And then...

“Rex is our quart…..”

Oh wait!

- 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 21, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don’t know why Lovie uses the word “excited” so much when his face is a walking advertisement for what botox does for your facial expressions…..

"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

by Spongie on Sep 21, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

This whole Lovie shows no emotion is kinda ridiculous to me..

I remember seeing Gruden on the sidelines wearing his emotions on his sleeve and he looked like a complete jackass screaming ,yelling and spitting. Maybe the man has learned a little self restraint in his life and doesn’t have to flip the old “hey look at me I’m mad as hell” switch to get his point across. I know myself when I deal with assholes who yell and scream they get the metal braclets alot faster than the ones who don’t.

by Syndor on Sep 21, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

It’s his language, too. I’d like to hear him say “We stank” when we have a bad game, rather than this bland brand of bland. It’s Angelo too… “We’re excited” about this, “we’re excited” about that. We know (or we assume) that he cares, but it doesn’t hurt to show that sometimes, y’know? That’s not the same as having a fit, btw.

I just wonder how motivating it is for the players if they know their coach is also their best friend.

"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

by Spongie on Sep 21, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well

you don’t want to let your best friend down… so theres that, I guess.

Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave

by Allie on Sep 21, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

All in all, I'm satisfied

This team has some holes, but if some of our core guys, namely

- Forte(!)
- Pace
- Omi
- C-Will
- Bowman

step up just a bit, we might actually have a great team!

by Mathias-K on Sep 21, 2009 2:57 AM CDT reply actions  

AGREED!

MY CONCERNS --O LINE —CUTLER is going from least sacked to you’re gonna get sacked every now n then. now i know its early but who are we looking at in the draft? O line , safety ,LB, CB, WR ? LOOK CUTLER had one of the best o-lines last year, and we have a make shift line at best , now it might just be me but what do the " the best group of BEAR fans" think -—i want to be excited but to be the CHAMPS we need to patch up the holes and be able to stop the 3-4 just as good as we handle the 4-3

by ZEPH*ROC on Sep 21, 2009 3:19 AM CDT up reply actions  

Alcohol and the internet

never a good combination.
That goes for text messaging as well.

You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.

by Ditkavsworld on Sep 21, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

goes for lots of things

typing, talking, god forbid driving.

Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave

by Allie on Sep 21, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did Bowman play a bad game?

I’d still take him over Vasher any day of the week.

I’m not sure what’s happened to Forte so far this year… Maybe he’s not getting the same holes he got last year. Don’t know, but it’s still early.

As far as Pace, remember, he got cut by the Rams and he’s really at the end of his career. I don’t think the Bears can expect him to still be dominant like he was a few years ago. I was pretty surprised by the Omiyale signing, and still don’t know why the Bears were so aggressive in pursuing him. JA said they had been interested in Omiyale for a while, and he had been “on the radar” since he was a 5th round pick a few years ago. I guess we’ll get to see if he’s worth what they paid him…

by JimmyMack on Sep 21, 2009 3:54 AM CDT up reply actions  

agreed, good night BEAR COUNTRY

SORRY FOR DRUNK TALK -BUT IN OTHER NEWS GOT A BLACK EYE BUT BROKE A COWGIRL NOSE --WIFE NOT HAPPY -BEAR DOWN, TIME TO GO HOME —BLACK EYE TOTALLY WORTH IT—GOTTA TELL WORK FELL DOWN STAIRS— LOL—OK WIFE VERY ANGRY NOW —-PEACE

by ZEPH*ROC on Sep 21, 2009 3:39 AM CDT reply actions  

HH

played really well considering… i think he proved he’s going to be an adequete fill-in.
can anyone shine a little light on what the audible is when they would “fist pump” (for lack of a better term) in the air, we got torched twice, when they did that, only saw it happen two times, and both times, first down for Steelers.????

"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler

by BearNecessities on Sep 21, 2009 4:44 AM CDT reply actions  

Are you talking about

Ben’s pump fake? If so, He gets EVERYONE with that so dont feel bad.

You live by the sword, you die by the sword.

by DA_BEARS on Sep 21, 2009 5:43 AM CDT up reply actions  

no

the Defense before the snap. it is a bears audible… like they saw something on the line, and there is this big movement by all the Defense, and we got burned

"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler

by BearNecessities on Sep 21, 2009 5:48 AM CDT up reply actions  

I saw the pump,

When HH and I think I saw Alex Brown doing it? They must be telling the DB’s to just stand still and not cover anybody.

by Fridge72 on Sep 21, 2009 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions  

Yes!

it sure seemed like that. both those times we got ripped for a 1st down

"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler

by BearNecessities on Sep 21, 2009 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah,

whatever play that is? It should be thrown out.

by Fridge72 on Sep 21, 2009 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions  

Lull them into a false sense of security? I liiiiike eeet.

"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

by Spongie on Sep 21, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Seems

like it worked out by the end :)

by Fridge72 on Sep 21, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think you are seeing

Where we miss Urlacher…

He’s really good at reading offenses and adjusting our D. I’m really concerned with HH quote that talked about how noisy Soldier Field is.

Remember our last game in Seattle? A BUNCH of penalties from our D because of the noise there. It’s a great stadium for the home team, getting Defenses to jump and now the added element of taking away defensive audibles.

I think we’ll be fine, especially with their starting QB out… I think

Denver is happy with the trade, great, God bless you and Kyle Orton. You told us Jay will suck, great thanks for the heads up. There are many Bears fans who are still happy to have Jay as our QB. Yes even after a 4 INT night with a loss.

by BigAppleBearsFan on Sep 21, 2009 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions  

So what do

Dungy and Martz have to say now?

"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler

by BearNecessities on Sep 21, 2009 5:35 AM CDT reply actions  

Dungy

Did you catch what he did say on Sunday Night Football? If you didn’t he basically said Cutler showed me something today. He has a bunch of talent, blah blah blah, and he was a leader.

by packallday555 on Sep 21, 2009 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions  

Besides two plays...

I thought Tommie looked awful for the rest of the game. He was either stood up or being pushed back. Usually, I would blame the double team that he commands, but the Steelers’ were doing it with one guy pretty much all night. At least from what I could tell.

Did AB come back in? Wondering how bad he was hurt and what happened to him on that play?

- 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 21, 2009 7:14 AM CDT reply actions  

Agreed

The original poster said they liked that tommie harris was back, but i really didn’t see him make very many plays this game. Then again, I was with a large rowdy group and might have missed something. Does anyone else have some thoughts on tommie’s game?

by FAQ on Sep 21, 2009 7:30 AM CDT up reply actions  

No no no

Looking at his stat line, I knew he wasn’t back. I just said it was nice that he finally did something.

I'M A MAN! I'M 23!

by ChiFan13 on Sep 21, 2009 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions  

he won't be back

unless its a contract year or his knee magically becomes 100% again. He’s just giving the same effort he used to. Fat contracts do that to players

by Nih1lus on Sep 21, 2009 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions  

excuse me

not giving the same effort he used to

by Nih1lus on Sep 21, 2009 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions  

Just a heads up for the den..

morrissey is already whining that we should have lost anyway if reed had made those FGs..so he still hates cutler.

by Pretender85 on Sep 21, 2009 8:09 AM CDT reply actions  

i really dont know why

anyone reads his dribble anymore. he’d find the one cloud on a sunny day

"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler

by BearNecessities on Sep 21, 2009 8:33 AM CDT up reply actions  

Just heard it and love it!

(Jay Clutchler)

I hope you love it as much as I do…

by rdent4hof on Sep 21, 2009 9:08 AM CDT reply actions  

LOL

"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler

by BearNecessities on Sep 21, 2009 9:16 AM CDT up reply actions  

I'm sticking to Sizzle lol

I already have most of my friends reffering to him as that too cause i use it so much lol.

by Chitownproduct on Sep 21, 2009 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions  

Ok....

I’m a huge fan of Rocky. Maybe you know something that I don’t but how many nicknames does he have? Italian Stallion is the only one I come up with, now he was know as Philadelphia’s favorite Son.

Now if you said Apollo Creed, he had a whole bunch…. The Master of Disaster, The King of Sting, The Dancing Destroyer and the Count of Monte Fisto.

You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.

by Ditkavsworld on Sep 21, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

the Count of Monte Fisto

That sounds like a nickname you might give a man from San Fran. Just sayin’ :-D

"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

by Spongie on Sep 21, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL!!!

and thanks for the save ;-p

I mis-remembered Rocky.

by rdent4hof on Sep 21, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

No problem

glad to share my knowledge, no matter how useless my wife says it is.

You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.

by Ditkavsworld on Sep 21, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

I said it after the win

but couldn’t figure out a way to type it… it accidently called him “crotchler”…

that was when I stopped typing in the game thread. :-P

Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave

by Allie on Sep 21, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bears

I think that hit Olsen took really shook him up. He looked almost scared out there. Even when he made catches, he was bobbling them around and looked scared of the hit coming. I don’t know, Olsen needs to play better.

I thought the line did a good job of pass protection but the run blocking is turrible. Forte has nowhere to run. He gets hit every play behind the LOS it seems.

The D line is getting zero penetration from Harris and Adams. WTF happened to Harris? If Brown misses time, big trouble.

Cutler is awesome. He throws a beautiful ball. K Davis looked great. Knox is very fast.

Ron Turner sucks. How many times did they run that screen pass? They didn’t take a single shot downfield. I saw at one point the Bears had 4 rushes to 16 passes. That has to change. They need to run the ball so the Play action can be utilized. With the speed they have a WR, I think this offense can be dangerous. The O line needs to step up and block better.

Just my thoughts.

by McRipper on Sep 21, 2009 9:48 AM CDT reply actions  

Olsen definitely

had his clock cleaned, he caught one near the goal line, with his back to end zone, and just flinched like he was gonna get hit… he was definitely shaken up… props to him for continuing playing though… hit leading with the crown of the helmet, i’m surprised he didnt get a concussion from that

"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler

by BearNecessities on Sep 21, 2009 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions  

He was dropping and bobbling even before that big hit.

I’m still not sold on him as an elite TE. I see him ending up as a “tweener”, not tough enough or a good enough blocker for a TE and not fast enough for a WR. There were a couple of plays where he lined up in the backfield and missed the blocks on the blitzes where he should have had a size advantage.

by BearFan611 on Sep 21, 2009 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions  

he should not

be in the backfield, he is a weak blocker like you said. unless they are workign towards lining him back there and then throwing a pass, but they’ve yet to do that in 2 years with him lining up back there.

by mike b on Sep 21, 2009 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions  

Well

It sounded like Cutler didn’t really unload all day. At the same time, it also looks like our running game wasn’t even remotely alive.

I’m sure Turner dialed it down early to make sure that Cutler didn’t go wild right away, but it seems puzzling that we didn’t take one shot downfield.

I'M A MAN! I'M 23!

by ChiFan13 on Sep 21, 2009 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions  

Well it was good they didn't take shots

Because the way to beat a blitzing D is by doing short pass routes, which the Bears did early to perfection. Just little 4 and 5 yard passes and dump offs to avoid the rush. It worked well.

by Sam Householder on Sep 21, 2009 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions  

if you can't run the ball

stop beating your head against the wall. unfortunately the d isn’t good enough for the o to go 3 and out 7 series in a row and hope that by the 4th quarter they can get a first down. this team is goign to have to throw to open up the run against any decent or better defense. they eed some maulers on that line. not and old tackle, and converted tackle, and old center and a finese tackle. i have no issue with garza.

by mike b on Sep 21, 2009 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions  

Good Morning Chicago...

  Congratulations on the win yesterday afternoon. It was a close game, and both teams fought hard to make it that way. With both teams defenses running a defensive captain short, the remaining members of both defenses played very well to keep the score as low as it was.
  What can I say, Cutler did just enough to win that game. Please don’t take that as a criticism or insult, as my teams QB is known for doing “just enough” to win the game, and as far as I’m concerned the win part is much more important than the “just enough”. I’ll take a “just enough” win 100 times out of 100, if the other option is an “almost enough” loss. They never feel good day after, and we can attest to that today.
  Both teams left a few chances on the field, but that is the game of football. Looks like Jay got the butterflies out of his system week one, becuase although he wasn’t spectacular, he was very good. You’ve got a solid young offensive nucleus in place that can be built upon for years to come, no doubt. (Where the heck did you find Johnny Knox? Speed kills, for sure.) Hopefully Urlacher rehabs and his injury doesn’t prove to be as serious as some think it can become, he is truly one of the great linebackers in this game, and even as a Bears outsider, I’d feel a bit robbed (to say the very least) if the unwanted scenario should play out. Best of luck Brian.
  Anyways, just wanted to drop in and offer our congrats from Steeler Nation. We’re both 1-1 and can each take away lessons learned to grow from as the year goes by. Here’s to hoping next time we meet, there’s a Lombardi on the line. Best of luck this season Bears fans!

by NYSteelersFan4 on Sep 21, 2009 10:09 AM CDT reply actions  

Thanks
Where the heck did you find Johnny Knox? Speed kills, for sure.)

We got him in the 5th round from the pick received in the Cutler deal. I’m very surprised, especially after last week, that he would be this effective running those underneath routes. He looks like our version of Eddie Royal.

Brian should make a full recovery. Thanks for your concern. Good luck to you guys the rest of the way.

"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet

by propheteer on Sep 21, 2009 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions  

Found an article this morning

Calling out Chicago media and Morrissey in particular, it’s a good read so I thought people on here might like it. Link here

by Sam Householder on Sep 21, 2009 10:22 AM CDT reply actions  

Excellent find

Thanks for posting it – I’ll make sure it gets in the Den together.

I'M A MAN! I'M 23!

by ChiFan13 on Sep 21, 2009 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions  

The rain was our friend...

Anybody notice Big Ben’s lack of pump fakes?

In a game like that, it may have made the difference.

Curious to hear if anyone noticed the same…

by rdent4hof on Sep 21, 2009 11:22 AM CDT reply actions  

I noticed that too.

Definitely not as much pump faking as the previous week. And while their running game picked up with the rain, their passing game seemed to take a hit.

- 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 21, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions  

Good point

He pump faked practically every play against the Titans week 1. Didn’t notice many yesterday. He looked like he was struggling with accuracy a bit, and seemed rattled anytime you guys brought a big blitz. I know he is a very “clutch” QB but a lot of the time he doesn’t impress mee all that much.

by packallday555 on Sep 21, 2009 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions  

Hasselbeck out for Next week?? Sounds good to me..

Medical tests have determined that Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, who took a hard hit in the first half of Sunday’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers, has a fractured rib, a league source said Monday.
 
Hasselbeck
It is not clear whether the injury will sideline Hasselbeck for Seattle’s Week 3 game against the Chicago Bears, but the Seahawks are encouraged that the injury was not more severe, the source said.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4491546

by tfrabotta on Sep 21, 2009 11:30 AM CDT reply actions  

the radio out here

in seattle said he tweeted that he would be fine.

take that for the very little its worth.

by mike b on Sep 21, 2009 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions  

yeah read that he tweeted it yesterday

but the update was today so hopefully this is the most up to date. I will take any advantage we can get to win a game..

by tfrabotta on Sep 21, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions  

Cutler wins games without magical blah blah douche blah

Actually, no. He’s famous for losing games and throwing crippling interceptions deep in enemy territory. You won at home like you’re supposed to, but Jeff Reed missing 2 chip shots is about as unlikely as that miracle play.. so take it with a grain of salt.

The fact that you have to bring up Orton every time you justify Cutler kind of proves part of you is questioning the move. Subconsciously anyway. Have fun going 5-11. And thanks ahead of time for Eric Berry or Taylor Mays.

by ELGee on Sep 21, 2009 11:39 AM CDT reply actions  

Actually

get the F*&K off our site, go back to Denver, great Orton is “better” than Cutler, he’s our Crippling interception losing game Quarterback… HOLY S*IT, who cares.

"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler

by BearNecessities on Sep 21, 2009 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions  

You do know...

That after we got into Gould’s range, we ran up the middle three times, right? We played it safe, when we had the momentum and were marching down field. 7 > 6.

- 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 21, 2009 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions  

This

Denver nonsense is insane… just leave us alone, take your 2-0 record, and get out… i absolutely can’t believe you have nothing better to do, than to come talk crap to us. i have no clue what you wrtie about Orton/Cutler on your site, why? Because i’m a Bears fan… I’m not even registered on your site. At least the Steelers’ fans are respectful…man, somebody pissed in my wheates’ this morning

"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler

by BearNecessities on Sep 21, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions  

Relax

BN..they have the bungles (who gift wrapped the game – music city miracle style) and the browns who I am now convinced are worse than the lions..They will lose to the raiders next week and then their slide will be quite steep. 8-8 will be a great year for them..

by tfrabotta on Sep 21, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

8 wins?

that would be great for them but it’s not happening. look at their remaining schedule, i see 2 more wins. they should be able to split with oak and kc but they sure as hell aren’t beating anyone else. i’m glad i just looked this up, that’s brutal.

at Oakland
VS. DALLAS
VS. NEW ENGLAND
at San Diego
BYE WEEK
at Baltimore
VS. PITTSBURGH
at Washington
VS. SAN DIEGO
VS. NEW YORK
at Kansas City
at Indianapolis
VS. OAKLAND
at Philadelphia
VS. KANSAS CITY

by genetic on Sep 21, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

5-3 in the ‘tough’ stretch. Washington beat StL by 2 at home.

12-4.

Thanks again for Berry or Mays.

by ELGee on Sep 24, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

hey

way to beat up on shitty ohio teams.

by mike b on Sep 21, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions  

Mike H. Ditka, you dweebs are such… dweebs.

"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

by Spongie on Sep 21, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

What?

You seem to be an anomaly….a special blend of stupid and cockiness. Actually, now that I think about it, you’re not an anomaly. Plenty of your kind living in Denver.

The fact that you have to bring up Orton every time you justify Cutler kind of proves part of you is questioning the move. Subconsciously anyway.

Really? Are you sure about that? I haven’t questioned the move once. Ask anyone around here. You’re really delusional if you look at Orton and Cutler and think Orton’s better. At that point, I can’t help ya.

But to be fair, you definitely do need Eric Berry or Taylor Mays. No argument there.

Now, put your tail between your legs and head home.

I'M A MAN! I'M 23!

by ChiFan13 on Sep 21, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.

by Ditkavsworld on Sep 21, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

hehe

Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave

by Allie on Sep 21, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mr T is awesome

He’s the first name I thought of at the end of xXx 2, when Samuel L. Jackson’s character says he’s got someone with more attitude (than Ice Cube) in mind for the next xXx agent.

"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

by Spongie on Sep 21, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Buddy

Something tells me you’ll be picking Berry or Mays with your own pick, not the one the Bears gave you.

by McRipper on Sep 21, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

By the way..

Don’t we all have to say a big thank you to our former lovable Bear Ced Benson for putting up 141 on the fudgepackers and sending them to their first loss??

by tfrabotta on Sep 21, 2009 12:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Although

I think it’s hilarious that Benson pulled it off, I’m glad the Pack lost. Tied for second. Next week let’s see if we can’t end up tied for first.

by Virto on Sep 21, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not Just Benson

The entire team. i was laughing when Ocho Cinco did his Lambo leap( or Bengals Leap).

by Zarco on Sep 21, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Had to come back and comment after your solid win against the Steelers, probably because you predicted we wouldn’t after a good win. = ) Sorry the trolls are still here, most of them don’t seem to post at MHR.
Looked to me like somebody got in Cutler’s head in a good way, that’s obviously the Cutler ya want for the rest of the year. Personally I loved the manner in which the Bears took it to the Steelers, might be something the Broncos need to take a look at for their own match-up.
Sadly, we will probably go through this crap again the next time we play… Good luck till then.

I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, wear Reebok.
Shaquille O'Neal

by tannji on Sep 21, 2009 9:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Wasn't trolling

And I’ve never seen you at MHR. Way to kiss ass, though.

by ELGee on Sep 24, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

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