We have failed as Bears fans

by topdoggkyle on Sep 26, 2009 11:07 AM CDT Comment 20 comments

The Rookie of the Week was announced yesterday, but our boy Johnny Knox did not win. Instead, Jets QB Mark Sanchez won for the second straight week, despite posting paltry numbers (Sanchez completed 14 of 22 passes for 163 yards and one touchdown). Since no rookie last week obviously stood out from the rest, I I think it was a great chance for Knox to earn some recognition that would put him in legitimate contention for the Rookie of the Year award.

Worse yet, the website doesn't mention what percentage of the vote each candidate received, so we have no idea if Knox made it a battle. Here's to hoping he has a monster week against the Seahawks, and can make the list again. Then maybe we can vote him in next time.

Oh, and I hope Sanchez throws 4 picks.

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I'm with you

but it probably didn’t matter. Sanchez was just defaulted

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

by BearNecessities on Sep 26, 2009 11:46 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

the whole rookie of the week thing is fixed

besides, I don’t think I could honestly have chose knox over Sanchez in the first place. he handed Brady his first regular season loss in nearly three years.

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

by ifuwannacrownem on Sep 26, 2009 12:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

how coud you not...

vote for Sanchez. the man beat the Patriots.

by TJ3117 on Sep 26, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

he didn't beat the pats

the defense beat the patriots. sanchez has been a game manager so far this season. unfortunately because of the media and the fact he’s in NY, he’ll probably get ROY.

by Nih1lus on Sep 26, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed 100%

The Jet’s defense will carry Sanchez this year. It’s really a perfect situation for a rookie to step into, and gradually get up to speed – with a solid supporting cast around him.

by JimmyMack on Sep 27, 2009 12:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hyperbole much?

Good lord. “A Bear lost a meaningless contest! Fail on EVERYONE!”

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

by Allie on Sep 26, 2009 12:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Exactly Allie!

One of those who gives a frog’s fat arse postings. All I care about is the game and the wins.

by Gesiakob on Sep 26, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think the title is the definition of hyperbole:

“An intentional exaggeration for emphasis or comic effect.” haha sounds about right!

Bear Down, Chicago Bears!

by topdoggkyle on Sep 27, 2009 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why does EVERYONE say "Hyperbole much?" ALL the time??

If I see it one more time, I swear I’m pouring Rum ‘n’ Coke all over the keyboard!

;-)

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Sep 28, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i've seen it

2 more times today

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

by BearNecessities on Sep 28, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ha!

I’ve been noticing the recent trend lately.

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"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 29, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ROY??

The way NY Media portrays him I wont be surprise if his name pops up for MVP..

by Man G on Sep 26, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i know man

qbs always get it
remember when devin was a rookie? they gave it to vince young lol how that turn out? haha

by Bear Lovin 21 on Sep 26, 2009 4:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I hear ya...

I seen this coming too . The overating of Mark Sanchez is already in full swing. The kid is a QB, good looking, and plays in NY. Go figue. He’s quickly becoming the Derek Jeter of the NFL. I didn’t think there was a possibility of a QB being more overhyped the Eli Manning but I guess it’s happened.

The real story is how a 5th round pick from Denver currently has better numbers than both their probowl caliber WRs and how right now it looks like the Bears got the QB and WR they’ve been looking for for years in one offseason. The kid has a chance to be a better pro than Harvin or Maclin, two players the Bears may have drafted if they kept their picks.

by Dils on Sep 26, 2009 6:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Not to be a hater

but you can’t say Sanchez is overrated and then act like Knox is going to be the second coming of Rice or something. I like the kid, and I really think that he could become our no. 1, but it’s been two games and theres no denying Sanchez is displaying traits we saw from Ryan and Flacco last year. I’m a fan of both players, plus I don’t really care about the NFL rookie of the week. Knox had a nice game, but he didn’t go for 120 yards and 10 receptions, he had 70 yards, Hester had more than him again GB. But, in all honesty, I hope Knox does get some recognition as the year goes on but I’m not ready to call him a contender for ROY until at least halfway through the season.

by Scribbz on Sep 26, 2009 6:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sanchez deserved it ...

This guy Sanchez is now a semi legend. And after Sunday, is the only rookie QB in NFL history to go 3-0 as a starter. Knox had one catch yesterday, albeit a TD. He has yet to prove he has toughness and has a lot of work to do on route running. Knox was hardly legendary last week, but if he picks up another TD against the Lions …

by Irish Bears Fan on Sep 28, 2009 3:52 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sanchez deserved it?

This guy Sanchez is now a semi legend. And after Sunday, is the only rookie QB in NFL history to go 3-0 as a starter.

It’s the “Rookie of the WEEK” award, not the “Media-Favorite Rookie of the First Three Games of the Season” award.

I’m not too big on these trivial accolades, but his numbers were pedestrian. They were merely alright, not great or “deserved.” Knox’s numbers weren’t mind-blowing, but Sanchez is supposed to be good – fifth overall pick vs. fifth round pick. It’s a popularity contest and Mark Sanchez is the Zack Morris of the NFL.

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"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 28, 2009 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And thank you

for the Saved by the Bell reference!

by rdent4hof on Sep 29, 2009 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No problem.

Gotta love old school references.

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"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 29, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs