Knox Rocks, Gould Gold, Bears Win 17-14
by Adam T on Sep 20, 2009 6:24 PM CDT
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Despite almost pulling out a win over Green Bay, while playing like garbage, the Bears and moreover Cutler became the media' s favorite whooping boy. I'd like to see them try to rationalize this one. The Bears ground out this game and Cutler has yet to be outplayed by a QB. He played better than a lot of people's MVP pick and he didn't get outplayed by Big Ben.
It is ugly at times, but you can see that there is something brewing in the Windy City. They still have holes that they need to fill and things they need to work out, but it's there.
Jay Cutler threw 27 for 38 for 236, 2TDs and 0 INTs for a Bear staggering 104.7 QB rating. The Bears run game once again proved to be next to useless though they have some good plays towards the end of the game, but Forte and the line are not getting it done.
It was just assumed that Hester was going to become our down field threat, but lookey lookey at what is happening. Rookie Johnny Knox is becoming our speed receiver and Hester is turning into a great possession receiver?!? Knox had 6 receptions for 70 yards and a TD and Hester had 4 for 21. We also started to see a little of this Cutler/Olsen chemistry we kept hearing about. Olsen had 3 catches for 31 yards. Kellen Davis also had 5 for 38 and a TD. I wonder if this might turn out to be Desmond Clark's last year.
Our defense played bad at times and had some lucky penalties called on the Pittsburgh offense, but they played tough and made the stops they needed for this win to happen. We have a lot of young guys playing, they will get better as the year goes on. Al Afalava already looks like he is the real deal. Jerry Angelo strikes again in the late rounds. Lance Briggs led the team with 8 tackles. Charles Tillman added to his takeaway total with an interception. I don't know how much was due to the pressure the Bears were bringing, but it seemed they bottled up Big Ben a bit. He wasn't getting away from the Bears as much as he seems to do on a week to week basis.
With the Bengals pulling off the unexpected victory against the Packers, the Bears find themselves one game back of only the Vikings.
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Robbie "Freaken" Gould
MY first child’s name will be Robbie. Robbie Gould has to been the best kicker in the NFL. He may not have the long leg for kicks over 50 yards but i trust him in any situation.
by Nando21 on Sep 20, 2009 6:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
great win
i called this upset, and the bears delivered. I wish we had gotten a little more pass rush (as the steelers OL isn’t exactly stellar), but it was enough to get the job done.
Running game hasn’t been great, but it should be better next week. No one has good running games against the steelers
by Nih1lus on Sep 20, 2009 6:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My thoughts exactly!
+1
Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue from Northern Missouri! GO CUBS GO!
by Tater01 on Sep 20, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta say-
that was fun.
The poster formerly known as Freethefro.
by MPG on Sep 20, 2009 6:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great game!
In the 4th paragraph you put know instead of Knox. Just letting you know.
FIRE VDN
by gocubs526 on Sep 20, 2009 6:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Know is his nickname on here.
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 20, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is his nickname, but I shouldn't use it in the post game thread
I’ve changed. it.
Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!
by Adam T on Sep 20, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So does my son,
He’s 7 but he knows Knox makes plays.
by Big Ike on Sep 20, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a smart kid you got there!
"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 5:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wins are so much more fun to talk about than losses
hopefully that translates to a better week.
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
by Allie on Sep 20, 2009 6:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hell yeah
a ton of concerns, but we’ll worry about those tomorrow.
by mike b on Sep 20, 2009 6:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Correct
The proper behavior for this evening is the Super Bowl Shuffle on repeat.
by Santos Sorrow on Sep 20, 2009 6:36 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
No sight of Vasher.
What a great game. :)
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 20, 2009 6:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
hey you’re right
i didn’t even think about that scrub, that is a great thing that he didn’t seem to sniff the field.
by reefermadness3 on Sep 20, 2009 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard he was washing Babich's car.
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 20, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
snl
"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 20, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oops
I meant to say “Lovie’s, for keeping him on the coaching staff for another season.”
"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 20, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope this week he was working consessions.
You might have heard him say. “ICE COLD BEER, HERE”
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 20, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hilarious but true
Santonio Holmes had a couple drops, but besides the 1st Quarter, the cornerbacks played pretty darn good. I think Vash may just be done. Unless someone gets hurt and we have no choice to put him in and he shines, but we’ll see.
by Chitownproduct on Sep 21, 2009 3:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll just say what I said in the 2nd half thread
I’m a big Cardinals/Bears fan, so I’m still mad about the Steelers beating them in the Superbowl. So seeing the Bears knock the champs off when nobody [including myself] thought they would win was beautiful.
I was worried after last week, but Cutler and the rest of the team stepped it up. Keep it up guys, hopefully the Bears can win the NFC North.
by JoeCB1991 on Sep 20, 2009 6:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yes it does
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 20, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if not for the field
Those field goals probably are good
"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 5:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone needs to tell Sanchez
that he is no where near as hot as he seems to think he is.
But Rex Ryan is hilarious.
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
by Allie on Sep 20, 2009 6:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep,
thats worse than a Filthy Rodriguez!!!
Watch me pull a hat outta this rabbit.
by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on Sep 20, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Personally I thought the Steelers would have won
if the stuck to the run.
by SoulEater7 on Sep 20, 2009 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thank goodness they didn't.
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
by Allie on Sep 20, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THIS GAME WAS FREAKING AWESOME
cutler proves he is awesome (a fact we here already knew)
knox and davis impressed me a lot today
the defense played well when it needed to
the 1st quarter was horrible to watch but after that we looked pretty good overall
some lucky penalties like wcg said but hey GOULD IS NUMERO UNO
that steeler kicker really, really looked like he was gonna cry when they showed his mug on the sidelines before robbies gw fg
by reefermadness3 on Sep 20, 2009 6:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I need to see this kind of play from Cutler
every week.
The penalties were a little much, need to clean that up.
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 20, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah penalties were piling up
on both sides. sloppy play although some were tickytack calls.
i’m not gonna act like i know cutlers gonna have over 100 rating every game but the guy is a grade A+ talent.
by reefermadness3 on Sep 20, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As a Ravens fan I have to thank you for putting us in the AFC North's 1st Place!!!!!!!
If alcohol didn't exist the Irish would conquer the world.
by Baltimore Warrior on Sep 20, 2009 6:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you are most welcome
looking forward to the bears/ravens contest later this year.
by reefermadness3 on Sep 20, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i just hope we get out alive.
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
by Allie on Sep 20, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that game will be brutal
I have respect for the ravens, too. should be a good game.
by Cosmis on Sep 20, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, no disrespect intended.
But these Ravens made the Chiefs look decent and have struggled in both games this season. New year in the NFL. Reputations are gone.
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
by Just Dave on Sep 20, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not alive as in with a win
just alive as in “walking”.
They may not be the Ravens of old but they still hit hard.
Know what I mean?
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
by Allie on Sep 20, 2009 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too.
R.I.P. Tony Fein
May God watch over you wherever you are now and may you be in a better place. We will never forget you!
by Baltimore Warrior on Oct 11, 2009 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look forward to getting thanks
later in the year, from steelers’ fans…. ;)
"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 5:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
XD yeah right; the Steelers fans hate everybody!
R.I.P. Tony Fein
May God watch over you wherever you are now and may you be in a better place. We will never forget you!
by Baltimore Warrior on Oct 11, 2009 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have to keep an eye on the Hasselbeck injury.
Could be lining up against Wallace next week.
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 20, 2009 6:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Seattle is looking pretty weak this year...
The poster formerly known as Freethefro.
by MPG on Sep 20, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seattle is going down.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 20, 2009 6:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Qwest is a REALLY hard place to play
we had too many false starts at home…. could get ugly on the road.
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
by Allie on Sep 20, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the audience is
the 12th man
If you want to crown em...
by JohnnyTruant on Sep 20, 2009 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true but...
hard for them to get loud if seneca is running…..for his life that is
How about Johnny Knox?? not just a deep threat looks more and more like completed receiver where the hell are D.A. and iglesias? Knox is the real deal
by Bear Lovin 21 on Sep 20, 2009 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The way Knox is playing
I will be surpirsed if Iglesias see’s the field at all this year.
by Chitownproduct on Sep 21, 2009 4:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The coaches have known Knox could play all along...
He has been doing this since the OTAs. He runs crisp routes and he’s got great hands.
by JimmyMack on Sep 21, 2009 4:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
…which is why he’s had very little time working with Cutler, yes? They said as much after last week’s loss.
After last year’s debacle at WR, I’m not going to give them too much credit.
"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 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good news is that their defense is dinged up
and they can’t stop the run, so hopefully Forte will have his first big game of the year. And if Hasselback is out, it could get ugly.
by dakoose on Sep 20, 2009 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cutler showed today that we can move the ball even without the run, which will help.
"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 20, 2009 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cutler will shred their secondary, just like he shredded the Steeler's...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 20, 2009 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i wasn't around a computer for the game but
i laughed the hardest during polamalu’s head and shoulders commercial in the 1st quarter.
“you said it with your eyes troy (think that was the name), you said it with your eyes.” good stuff.
that would be a big help for the bears d if hasselbeck isn’t in next week
is alex brown hurt bad? anyone know what happened to him?
by reefermadness3 on Sep 20, 2009 7:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brown has a sprained ankle
but dont know the severity yet
by BEARSFAN19 on Sep 20, 2009 7:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
of course hope its just a tweak or not high ankle type
96 had a really good game toda
by reefermadness3 on Sep 20, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea he sure did
2 sacks n pressure Big Ben on the Interception
by BEARSFAN19 on Sep 20, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought that the Ochocinco leap was good.............
But this game was better
by Grizly1 on Sep 20, 2009 7:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow no DA again?
I didn’t even notice he was out again.
by SoulEater7 on Sep 20, 2009 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i know right..
if aromatherapy doesn’t get in soon i’m gonna have to switch to fort knox, who is tore it up today.
by GtM on Sep 21, 2009 12:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Knox is a BEAST!!!
Watch me pull a hat outta this rabbit.
by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on Sep 20, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn right
I wasn’t very high on him coming into the season. He shut me up today, that’s for sure.
GO BEARS!
by Virto on Sep 20, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huge, character – building win for the Bears. They played with a spine today, game planned much better, and survived.
by poolboy55 on Sep 20, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They didn't turn the ball over, very happy.
Watch me pull a hat outta this rabbit.
by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on Sep 20, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank God for Greg Olsen
It would have sucked if he hadn’t jumped on that Forte fumble in the 4th
"I don't think anybody's paying attention to the Cubs." - Prince Fielder
by jasoniniowa on Sep 20, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Olsen was outplayed by Kellen Davis today
and I counted Olsen with 3 drops and a missed chance for a TD because he slipped, Kellen Davis did not slip and that is why he has a TD.
If you want to crown em...
by JohnnyTruant on Sep 20, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I called the two missed field goals and the fumble recovery on the kickoff
All is quiet on the Wisconsin front…except me and my buddies raising hell in the dorms!!
(Asshole Sr) "If you learn one thing here, NEVER pass out in Ohio."
by ThorCo on Sep 20, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Raise hell brother, raise hell!!!
Watch me pull a hat outta this rabbit.
by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on Sep 20, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All the packers signs in my dorm have been disposed of...
And the bears rug is back on the floor…all is good in the world
(Asshole Sr) "If you learn one thing here, NEVER pass out in Ohio."
by ThorCo on Sep 20, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ROFL
So you are a lone bear in the midst of a hundred cheesehads and representing!
Good times
by Chitownproduct on Sep 21, 2009 4:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell yeah!
my supervisor is a packers fan… i threw out his glass/mini-football, and replaced them with Bears stuff… willing to bet i’m getting some paperwork for that one
"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 5:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My girl's dad
Is a huge Steeler fan… It was a glorious evening at dinner to say the least.
by Da Sassage on Sep 21, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I wasn’t going to go to my wife’s work picnic which was during the entire 2nd half of the game, but after the first quarter I was like ‘forget this’ and went, figuring it was going to be a slaughter not in favor of the good guys..
Guess I was wrong. I’m glad I was wrong.
I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something. - Dick Butkus
by iowaBear on Sep 20, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well maybe u can see the
game on NFL Replay on the Nfl Network
by BEARSFAN19 on Sep 20, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what I'm hoping
but even here where we live, in Missourah, they had 2 late games (to offset the one noon Chiefs game), and Bears-Steelers still wasn’t one of them. So I literally saw nothing of the game, just heard it over the internet.
I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something. - Dick Butkus
by iowaBear on Sep 20, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never leave a game!
you might miss the Next miracle in the desert… the only bears game i was walking out of… and then we all know how that went
"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 5:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You kidding me?
You call yourself a Bears fan and you stopped watching after 1 quarter? Never give up—NEVER give up!
by Stellarpete22 on Sep 20, 2009 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My wife says that they play better when I'm not watching
Last week I watched the whole thing, and look how that turned out! So in my view, to hell with Windy’s analysis, you all should be thanking me for missing this game!
I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something. - Dick Butkus
by iowaBear on Sep 20, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if your choices are
grilled meat or crappy internet feed…
pick the bbq and make your wife happy… it’ll make the rest of life easier.
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
by Allie on Sep 20, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Touche
right on, Allie.
I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something. - Dick Butkus
by iowaBear on Sep 20, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Allie, you know I respect you, but this food over football thing is overrated.
Even a family meal takes a second seat to a Bears game. The family know, the family adjusts, and the family accepts. God bless my family.
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
by Just Dave on Sep 20, 2009 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The family knows, that should read.
But the family also cheers with Dad and we celebrate together, like good Bears fans. But Allie, you make a great point, family first. I just have a family that gets me 100%, and I’m blessed, that’s all.
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
by Just Dave on Sep 20, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over football with a crap internet feed?
He said he didn’t have the game on TV so he was trying to follow online.
Otherwise, I’d have prolly been on your side. :-P
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
by Allie on Sep 20, 2009 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is why we can’t have nice things
If you want to crown em...
by JohnnyTruant on Sep 20, 2009 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good game!!!
I just want to tip my hat to the Bears and the Bears fans on a heck of a game. Y’all took care of business when you had to and took advantage of our mistake of leaving points on the field.
I’m going to be cheering HARD for you guys, next week when you play the Seahawks. As a Steelers fan, all I hear from them is whining about Super Bowl XL and whining about how you guys beat them in the 2006 Playoff game…. Plus, I grew up idolizing Mike Singletary (I was too young to idolize Jack Lambert) and ironically, my son idolizes Brian Urlacher…. So Good Luck next week and once again, congratulations….
Who ride? WE RIDE!
by Peezie on Sep 20, 2009 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, But no thanks
As a Bears fan, Your team needs your love more than Bears Nation does.
by Big Ike on Sep 20, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We’ll see at the end of the season, won’t we?
Who ride? WE RIDE!
by Peezie on Sep 20, 2009 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually thought your post was cool
very professional and big of you, honestly. And you’ve got a kick-ass team, who I normally cheer for every week as well. I think it’s more possible to cheer for another team if they’re in the other conference on occasion.
Good luck the rest of the year, man.
I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something. - Dick Butkus
by iowaBear on Sep 20, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks!
we gonna smoke the ’hawks, hasselbeck or wallace… dont matter, cause we comin. here comes the boom
"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 5:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, having missed the game
I just went back into the 2nd half thread and scrolled down … slowly. That is one awesome way to get the goods on the game. Better than getting the yahoo ‘recap’ even.
I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something. - Dick Butkus
by iowaBear on Sep 20, 2009 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Danieal Manning sucks at tackling!!!
He blew the cover on the Steelers first touchdown. Then Rothlisberber hurdled him on his way into the endzone on their second touchdown. That play reminded me of last week when Garrett Wolfe got hurdled on a tackle attempt. Maybe we could have Al Afalava give Manning tackling lessons; he seem to know how to do it.
by prbart140 on Sep 20, 2009 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
D Manning
was shown up on that hurdle, he was going low (good) but then went backwards (bad). The first TD he was just outplayed on Ben’s pump fake, it caused him to stutter step and that’s all that was needed.
If you want to crown em...
by JohnnyTruant on Sep 20, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you're wrong on both accounts.
Manning got cut off on the TD pass and overall the team D did all right on that play. They shut down the first option and if it weren’t for a screen Manning would have been there.
And what do you want Manning to do, tackle Rothlesberger up top? Dude’s a tank. If he goes up top and Ben doesn’t dive, he gets in anyway, but if Ben stays on his feet and Manning gets him down low then Ben gets stopped cold. I agree with Manning’s approach on that play.
by dakoose on Sep 20, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think there's a happy medium!!
Manning was too low & made the hurdle an obvious & successful move.
by prbart140 on Sep 20, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There was a small chance Ben could have injured himself on landing…..
"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 20, 2009 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
I guess the glass is half full then? : )
If you want to crown em...
by JohnnyTruant on Sep 21, 2009 12:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like to think positive! :-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 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're right about Afalava
He made two really impressive tackles yesterday. Once on the Steeler tight end in the open field and another to stop Moore at the goal line.
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg
by gwood on Sep 21, 2009 8:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great game Bears!
Coming from Baltimore. You guys deserve a cold one on the house! We will do our part for you guys this season.
Scott Hines
by shines on Sep 20, 2009 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Congrats guys!
Bears fans and team had a tough week but you guys played well.
Good game by Jay, and you showed the rst of the NFL some of the weaknesses the Steelers have.
Enjoy the win…you guys deserve it.
Peace.
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????
"Peyton Hillis didn’t rip the sleeves off his jersey, they flew off out of fear."
Calijoefornia.
by boydy2669 on Sep 20, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW
just got home from the game, one of the best games i have ever attended. Very exciting and I can’t believe we pulled it out. GO Bears, very pumped. 1-1 after this 2 week schedule?? i will take that every time.
by tfrabotta on Sep 20, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Stoked for you guys Tfrabotta!
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????
"Peyton Hillis didn’t rip the sleeves off his jersey, they flew off out of fear."
Calijoefornia.
by boydy2669 on Sep 20, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
glad to see broncos trolls
are no where in sight
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." GMH
by Illini0509 on Sep 20, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they are happy
they beat the worst team in the NFL today (yes they are worse then Detroit) so they are on their way to the big dance but who cares. All I know is our QB led us from behind over the world champs today!
by tfrabotta on Sep 20, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A MUST win game that the Bears actually WON
That was absolutely HUGE win. Jay Cutler showed why he is an elite quarterback in the making. And something that we have NEVER seen the likes of in Chicago before. A sober Jim McMahon in his prime could not make 70% of the throws Cutler makes.
Impressed by Johnny Knox. This young man is stepping up into the giant vacuum that is the wide receiver situation on the Bears….and DELIVERING. It will be interesting to see how opposing defenses start to game plan against Knox. Earl Bennett is useless in my view. He is not remotely the answer at wide receiver, so it is gratifying at least to see Cutler move on and try to identify those receivers who CAN perhaps be the answer.
Rashied Davis? Still terrible. But what are you going to do.
Hope Alex Brown is alright. Losing him would be a BIG blow an already patchwork defense can ill-afford.
Al Alfalfa? He comes to play. Definitely makes his presence felt.
Hunter Hillenmeyer? 14 games more of him is going to cause ulcers.
"Cubs will win 79 to 83 games." BLou (7/21/09)
by BLou on Sep 20, 2009 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Al Alfalfa?
I think you might be confusing one of these guys
with this guy, Al Afalava
If you want to crown em...
by JohnnyTruant on Sep 20, 2009 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I disagree...
that Earl Bennett is useless. He didn’t have as much of an impact as he did last game (where he was the leading receiver) but he certainly did nothing to discredit him. He looks like a solid possession receiver who runs hard to get some yards after the catch. I like him.
Bear Down, Chicago Bears!
by topdoggkyle on Sep 20, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No complaints
about Bennett either. Jay seems to like throwing the ball to him and it looks like he plays hard.
by Fridge72 on Sep 20, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we cant do this
after one game yu cant throw out a guy you have to play a few games and see who and what sticks olsen had one catch last game want to cut him as well? i think bennet will be good for us hell make possesion catche to move the chains and johnny knox well be a starter by week 5
by Bear Lovin 21 on Sep 21, 2009 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have to remember that this is coming from BLou…..
"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 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought
that Hunter did alright. He isn’t Urlacher, but then who is? He had 4 tackles and was around the ball all night. He isn’t as good of an athlete that Urlacher is, but he plays real smart.
by Fridge72 on Sep 20, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He knocked down a pass as well.
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 20, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Hunter
He might be the most fundamentally complete person on our D.
by Fridge72 on Sep 20, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
alex brown
hunter got abused in the run block
by mike b on Sep 20, 2009 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's
going to happen to Hunter sometimes, he just isn’t as big or physical as Urlacher. I like the guy, but he has some definable limitations.
Alex Brown gives consistent performance every time he is on the field. We played the reining champs, it was an ugly game at times. We won it.
by Fridge72 on Sep 20, 2009 11:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alex Brown
Looked like a freakin’ monster out there. I hope his injury is nothing serious. That would be detrimental to the defense. He’s having a PRO BOWL type year thus far. He had a monster game last week too, he just didn’t have the friendly sack stats to back him up.
Bear Down, Chicago Bears!
by topdoggkyle on Sep 21, 2009 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some positive words about the Bears?
Who are you? You’re not our beloved BLou…..
"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 20, 2009 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just because
Cutler spreads the ball around to all of his receivers doesn’t make any of them “useless.”
I find your lack of faith disturbing as well.
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
by propheteer on Sep 21, 2009 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way..
our FS position is still a disaster. And Darren Sharper had another pick for the saints again this week. And we didn’t need him..
by tfrabotta on Sep 20, 2009 9:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FS's been a revolving door for a while
But you’re right… it is a mess.
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
by Allie on Sep 20, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is amazing to me some of the passes completed in front of Payne
who played alot today. I know in this defense his job is to keep everything in fornt of him, but cmon 20-30 yards in fornt of him?? get up and make a play. pathetic..
by tfrabotta on Sep 20, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is amazing to me some of the passes completed in front of Payne
who played alot today. I know in this defense his job is to keep everything in fornt of him, but cmon 20-30 yards in fornt of him?? get up and make a play. pathetic..
by tfrabotta on Sep 20, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is amazing to me some of the passes completed in front of Payne
who played alot today. I know in this defense his job is to keep everything in fornt of him, but cmon 20-30 yards in fornt of him?? get up and make a play. pathetic..
by tfrabotta on Sep 20, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
okay I dont really feel that strong about it
to say it three times but the psoting was acting goofy…
by tfrabotta on Sep 20, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, yeah, yeah,
tell us how you really feel.
Kidding
by Fridge72 on Sep 20, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems like all our DB's
play too far off the line of scrimmage for my taste. I would like to see them be more physical up front at the line of scrimmage.
by Fridge72 on Sep 20, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
did payne play a lot?
i didn’t notice him a lot… but tv is small, my eyes are bad… and i have a short attention span sometimes. :-p
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
by Allie on Sep 20, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did
The Bears played alot of nickle today due to the steelers passing so much.
by tfrabotta on Sep 20, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Small TV???? UPGRADE!!!!!
Unless your broke then I understand.
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 21, 2009 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems like
Manning is more than enough athlete for the position. He lacks the football smarts and instincts for it. FS position needs a play maker. Not just a great athlete.
by Fridge72 on Sep 20, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
See my comment above, Re: Manniing Sucks at Tackling
by prbart140 on Sep 20, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He certainly isn't the tackler
that Mike Brown was. Brown was about 75% the athlete that Manning is, but had all the intangibles for the position. At this point, seems like we have to keep him in there to gain some experience. Obviously Danielle Manning has suffered from the illness named after him, Danielle Manning Syndrome.
If he stays there, maybe he’ll get it?
by Fridge72 on Sep 20, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless Corey Graham can develop
into a FS, i don’ think we have a real one on the roster..
by tfrabotta on Sep 20, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed,
I’ve been a little surprised to not see more of Graham so far. I thought that he did alright last year. Personally, I think that eventually, in a couple years, Tillman will move into the FS position. He has all the instincts and ability and it will probably extend his career.
by Fridge72 on Sep 20, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's Frustrating
To see Manning out of position or not completing tackles time after time!!
by prbart140 on Sep 20, 2009 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is,
I think they have to keep him there though. We don’t have anybody better on the roster for the position this year. While I admit that it is frustrating at times. What else can we do except keep him in the same position for an entire year, for once, and hope that the experience helps him get better.
by Fridge72 on Sep 20, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nebraska tried recruiting him
back in the day, he couldn’t cut it academically.
by Da Sassage on Sep 21, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep..
and we didn’t want to waste a million bucks on him…
by tfrabotta on Sep 20, 2009 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what's this we shit
yeah, bad move. those types of decisions seem to be the hallmark of the angelo-lovie relationship.
by mike b on Sep 20, 2009 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manning
At least he’s an upgrade from Payne, and the fact he didn’t give up a long TD pass.
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
by propheteer on Sep 21, 2009 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
he gave up the short one to the TE…
by tfrabotta on Sep 21, 2009 6:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes he did
but that’s very difficult to defend at the goal line. I was talking more about big-pass play TDs over the top.
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
by propheteer on Sep 21, 2009 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with you but
they are both 6..and when they were in the nickel (which was often) he wasn’t playing centerfield, Payne was. He had man to man for the most part on the slot guy and did a decent job.
by tfrabotta on Sep 21, 2009 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nickel
Manning goes to nickel while Payne fills in at FS. Payne again looked slow patroling the back of the defense. Hopefully, sometime soon Angelo either drafts a FS high or signs a good, young FA.
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
by propheteer on Sep 21, 2009 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey
we have a 2nd rd pick next year right!
by tfrabotta on Sep 21, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure
JA will spend it on a DE instead, like he always does.
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
by propheteer on Sep 21, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Biggs doesn’t think the first TD was Manning’s fault… Jamar Williams didn’t take the inside route, according to his breakdown of the play.
"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 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno about that
I was at the game and he broke right and then hightailed it back to the left when the TE was running by..sure looked like his responsibility..
by tfrabotta on Sep 21, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't mean it was his responsiblity
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
by propheteer on Sep 21, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes I thought the same thing perhaps
could have been trying to cover Williams screw up. But it sure didn’t appear that way..
by tfrabotta on Sep 21, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Effects of the Cutler acquisition.
Bring in Cuter has not only made the Bears competitive week in and out, but it also shows some weak areas on our offense. Obviously it will take time for the WRs to develop, I do believe they will make the jump, but the lack of drafting and developing on the Oline will be the Bears problem in 2009-10.
This season JA patched the Oline, instead of bringing in quality players to shore it up. During the JA era, he has paid less attention to this offense by grabbing a guy or two to hopefully make the unit somewhat productive. For example, bring in Moose, but no real QB. Tait was over the hill, when he signed on. Now Cutler, who has less to weapons to work with. Nevertheless, Forte is unquestionably a productive back, but can’t run behind to ragged Oline. Today I saw Benson ground out the Packers for 140yd & TD.
Ok getting Pace and Williams helps Cutler now, but Kreutz, Omiyle, and Garza do nothing for the running game. Kreutz should be let go next season and the rest are serviceable. Pace might can get threw next year, but instability will remain on the line because new pieces will be needed until someone step up for the next 10 years. Anyways it hurts this team’s chances because of high retention on the Oline.
by Soloistic on Sep 20, 2009 10:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
speaking of Kreutz
he was awful today and got manhandled most of the game.i love the guy but he is on his last legs. He couldn’t move anyone around and is the main reson we can’t get our runnin game going. Granted we played a runblitzing GB team in the opener and the best D in the league today but we have to be better than that..
by tfrabotta on Sep 20, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't
been real impressed with our o-line yet. I think that they will get better and nobody has had much luck running on the Steelers.
As far as Garza goes though, he does pretty good in the run game.
http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2009/07/report_garza_was_bears_top_lin.html
Link goes to break down of how our o-line did in run blocking.
by Fridge72 on Sep 20, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here we go...
Thankfully, GMs don’t make decisions based on the desires of the fans. Half the fans want the Bears to sign every criminal, drunk or drug-addicted FA WR that becomes available. Also, if it were up to the fans, they’d be starting the Illini kid from two years ago (was it Hill?)
You’re certainly entitled to your opinion, my friend. My point is, you have to factor in $$, cap, chemistry, etc… Go with experience (old) or draft young (possible busts). And the biggest crap-shoot? Give up multiple picks and a decent player for a franchise QB. Don’t you think JA was sweating it out over those 4 ints? Don’t you think Lovie is stressed because every ex-coach that can still draw a camera is criticizing Cutler?
All I’m saying is ALOT goes into decisions about who to sign and who to draft. (Unless you’re last name is Millen) Johnny Knox was a HUGE find in Rd 4. Grossman, not so much in RD 1. That’s the nature of it. Benson looked like a RD1 running back yesterday. But he was a bust for us. It’s the way it goes.
Getcha Beernuts Ready!
by Fly1965 on Sep 21, 2009 7:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What side of the field are you coming from?
No one asked for “every criminal, drunk or drug-addicted FA WR that becomes available.” However, you must draft and sign FA not only to fortify the defense, which has been the case in almost every JA draft, but also bring help the Offense.
Former Bears that are having some success (past and present) is due to one common denominator, supporting case around them. Jones and Benson needed more help on the Oline, now so do Forte. Almost all the WR need a real QB – game manager or breaker.
I’m for the Cutler acquisition, give up the picks. However, don’t patch one side (offense) and make the other superbowl ready with no balance from other units. That Superbowl year was somewhat a waste because of patches at the QB, WR (old guys and castoffs), Oline, and TE position. We couldn’t manufacture a point late in the season. If it wasn’t for Hester, this team might had not made the SuperBowl that year.
Only if JA had did his due diligence to shore up areas on the offense as well, the Bears would look 100% better when Cutler came on board.
Now the Defense is on their last leg because of JA inability or neglect on the offensive side. Case and point, why is Rasheed Davis still on the team? For special teams, I’m sure this squad can lose one nice special teams player to give a good WR a spot. Balance out is all I’m saying. Now JA will have to re-shuffle the Oline next year to get this squad over the top. Something he should have done.
The Vikings built its team without a legit QB. They were beating teams on bothsides of the line since Randy Moss was there. Then they rebuild with just adding two quality RB, couple WRs, some nice corners and safeties……Now you just have to bring in old Favre to possibly take them over the top. Real building.
by Soloistic on Sep 21, 2009 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Told you Knox can make the catches others can't
Knox is showing what we had already seen out here in the west Texas area he is fast and catches the rock with his hands not his body or arms all hands and I have a feeling hes just getting warmed up they missed him when he was open and did drop one or two but like I said before Speed kills……………… Great Time to be a Bears Die Hard Fan enjoy my fellow Bear Faithful tonite we drink and be merry and sleep good.
by payton#34 on Sep 20, 2009 10:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok... happy as hell we won.
But, time to break the Bears apart.
1) Where the hell was the pass rush that showed up in Green Bay?
2) Too many guys sitting wide open in our zones on 3rd down
3) O-Line couldn’t run the ball when it mattered most in the 4th qtr.
4) Can we run the ball at all?
5) Our safeties… god damn… could you at least be in the right spot at the right time once in a game.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
by SackMan on Sep 20, 2009 11:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Aflava played a decent game
I still don’t understand why we can’t adjust this cover 2 to have the corners line up inside the wr to take away that slant. I know the defense is designed to push it to the inside but it is just automatica. We will not run the ball well until Kreutz starts to take better angles and gets a little push, hopefully it is just a 3-4 thing.. Kevin Payne..MOVE UP!!
by tfrabotta on Sep 20, 2009 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
they aren’t in the cover 2 all the time. but they do give up too many easy slants. but it all comes down to time, when they switched to man tillman got burned on the button hook.
they need more pressure, hopefully they can beat up on some lesser teams the next two weeks.
by mike b on Sep 20, 2009 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
D. Manning
didn’t give up a long TD pass like the previous two regular season games. Anything over Payne at FS is an upgrade.
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
by propheteer on Sep 21, 2009 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember...
… that most of our DBs are very young and lower round draft picks. Also remember that most of our WRs are very young and lower round draft picks. Point? They’ll continue to get better. I also believe that Alex Brown is 10x better than Mark Anderson as a pass rusher. What that means for Anderson (contract year), I don’t know. I also know that Pisa will be a tremendous upgrade at SAM once he gets back (no offense to Roach or Williams). He seems to be everywhere when he’s out on the field. HH is a serviceable Mike, but it looked like Alex Brown was making adjustments on at least one play I saw. With inexperience at DB and LB, adjustments HAVE to be a concern.
I’m very proud of the team gutting out this rainy, home win. Even Dingy had something nice to say about him after the game. :)
Getcha Beernuts Ready!
by Fly1965 on Sep 21, 2009 8:43 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So… what happens with our higher round draft picks?
“Dingy” seems somehow appropriate. Tony Dingy!
"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 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oops..
I meant Dungy. ;)
Getcha Beernuts Ready!
by Fly1965 on Sep 21, 2009 8:44 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey where is the gollum picture
for our friend Dungy?? Never get tired of that..
by tfrabotta on Sep 21, 2009 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Posted it HERE earlier… Hope you enjoy!
- 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 smudgers on Sep 21, 2009 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The best picture ever!
although someone needs to put a little colts sweater on him..
by tfrabotta on Sep 21, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A win
is a win, 11-1 all time in soldier field. Thank you Pittsburgh. On to Seattle, Bear down everybody. Looks like a little fun this winter.
Don't let your schoolin interfere with your education.
by gaingrene on Sep 21, 2009 9:29 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Refs Missed
Sumo Wrestle take down of Briggs on Mendenhall’s long run.
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Mark Twain
by phastphil on Sep 21, 2009 10:39 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep
I saw that hold as well.
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
by propheteer on Sep 21, 2009 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was screaming at the replay on that.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
by SackMan on Sep 21, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
but I think it was Hillenmeyer that got held
by VillanuevaExperience on Sep 21, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy about the win but still worried with the secondary
I was very happy with the win & the improved play from Cutler honestly against an even better team than the Packers in the Steelers. But the secondary as always with Tillman (although he had the INT & great tackle) he kept constantly missing tackles & was getting beat out there. Its not just him it was a lot of the secondary still being owned by the opposing offense. Its something they got to nail down now rather than find themselves in peril come week 10. They have another stroke of luck with Seattle with their injuries. If Hasselbeck plays theres no way hes going to be able to do a lot with bruised ribs & if he doesn’t Wallace should not be a threat to the defense.
by Kayfabian Magic on Sep 21, 2009 11:22 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was a little dissapointed at time with Peanut
not looking back at the ball or QB, he was so focused in on the wr that he got beat on some simple moves. It was poor technique at times.
by tfrabotta on Sep 21, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tillman made that blind leap to break up a TD pass, though. Big play.
"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 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't that technically a penalty?!?
He played the receiver not the ball… not sure the exact rule on it, but I’m pretty sure I’ve seen it called before.
- 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 smudgers on Sep 21, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bears post game
said the rule was once the receiver flashes his hands the db puting his hands up is not face guarding. no idea where that is written.
by mike b on Sep 21, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool.
I heard them say after the play that he reacted to the WR’s arms going out for the ball, but wasn’t exactly sure about the rule in its entirety. Good lookin’ out.
I’ll have to see if I can procure the written rule from somewhere.
- 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 smudgers on Sep 21, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice win for Monsters of the Midway
I sure didn’t expect Cutler to have much success vs Steelers D
Without Urlacher, this was one major upset
I guess Da Bears will be alright this year after all
by WarWolf on Sep 21, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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