Chicago Bears Score Late.. Again, Win 25-19
by Adam T on Sep 27, 2009 6:30 PM CDT
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Perhaps it is time to resurrect the old Cardiac Bears moniker. The Bears are making a habit our playing ugly early and falling behind, but in the 4th quarter Jay Cutler is money and while Johnny Knox, Earl Bennett and Greg Olsen seem to be his main targets, Devin Hester is becoming a go to guy in the clutch.
The Bears should have walked away from this one in a route, with all the players the Seahawks had out to injury, but as they say these are the games that build character and make you a tough team late in the season. This was a must win game to keep from falling into a tie for last place with Detroit.
Of course, there are still problems. The Bears could not get their run game going...at all. Matt Forte and this offensive line could only muster 61 yards against a D that gave up over 200 to Frank Gore.
Despite what we may want until further notice we are a passing team. Sizzle ended with 241 and 3TDs. Bennett led the Bears with 4 catches for 80 yards and a 2-point conversion catch. Hester, Olsen and Forte all had over 4 catches. Olsen, Hester and Johnny Rocks had TD catches.
The Bears D again was suspect at times, but stood tough when they needed to. With the Detroit at home next week and the Vikings and Packers playing each other the Bears have a prime opportunity to make up a game one of them.
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And this is the first game iowaBear watches
and we win! Before, I watch, we lose. I don’t watch, we win.
Guess I get to watch from now on.
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
Oh yeah, I hear ya
Believe me, if I knew they’d win if I abstained from watching, I’d tape the game and go get lawn work done every time.
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
OH MY GOODNESS!!!
I WAS AT THIS GAME AND IT WAS AWESOME. YOU SHOULD HAVE WATCHED THE FACES OF THE SEAHAWKS FANS, LOL!!!
Really?
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 27, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
What does he bring to the defense?
Experience?? I will give him that. He used to have some speed and quickness but it is gone. No strength, can’t fight off a block. He is a liability out there. He should have been cut in the preseason.
He played
WAY better than whoever came in for him, missing tackles and stuff, not that He’s Urlacher, but you can’t compare him to that now. he’s the best option for MLB, and a solid player
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 27, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm a tool
becuase a talent infusion at middle lb?? Because HH is solid guy and veteran he should get a pass on his ineptness? Did you see Julius Jones make a joke of our run defense today? And who was that middle lb for most of the game..HH. Not strong enough, Big enough, or fast enough to play that position.
He has a rib injury
he isn’t seriously hurt..it got him out of the lineup and we improved on defense..
Well....
you can’t really say it improved our D since he was out more towards the end of the game when they had to pass more. I think the back ups did a good job though.
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 28, 2009 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Well Roach some impact plays in Q4
shot the gap and made a tackle for a loss, covered the Te deep down the middle for a pass deflection (off his ass!). and covered the final defensive play of the game on the 4th and 2. Two series and more impact plays than HH on two games..
What i'm nervous about
is the constant overhype about, “oh the seahawks is a gimmie” just like it will be about the Lions game… we need to play hard to win next week
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 27, 2009 6:37 PM CDT reply actions
I was disappointed in the Bears effort.
I think they also got lucky. But I’ll take the win and hope they improve. Can’t they ever blow out a team?
Derreck Rose, you’ve gotta be flat-out kidding me. Double overtime! Triple overtime!- Chuck wack on crack
I'm tired of the luck nonsense
A win is a win. I watched the Vikings need a miracle to beat the 49ers without their best player(Gore) , at home no less, and everyone keeps talking about the great Farve. This game proves that the Bears can when any game can do it with injuries on defense. Also realizing that they have actual recievers is big. I’ll take the win.
Bears WIN!!!! SoCal fan here happy!!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
typo error
WCG i think you meant 200 yards for gore? and thats been overhyped it was two 80 yard runs he broked other than that he only got about 50 yrds or so on 18 or 20 carries.
the lions have to be fortes time to shine cutler is playing great in the clutch
LIONS next.
Better take care of them.
Derreck Rose, you’ve gotta be flat-out kidding me. Double overtime! Triple overtime!- Chuck wack on crack
Indeed, much like my Hawks last night against PSU
except that was a 10-0 deficit.
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
dammit!
my FF league has me at 2 points above my opponent on live stattacker, but behind on the regular WTF!
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 27, 2009 6:39 PM CDT reply actions
What the hell is wrong with...
the offensive line!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can anoyone block at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Bears should have lost this game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can any one player make a fuc%ing play!!!!
Thank goodness Hester can catch, because the Bears should have lost.
the offensive line sucks ass. the defense is pedestrian at best and the Bears have serious personnel questions at EVERY position but QB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
Emotional a bit?
Our D is good considering the Rookies, new positions, and injuries, it’s mostly credited to #68
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 27, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed...
I was much less than sober at that point. Honestly, I just expected more from the Bears as a team and especially to see improvement from the O-line. It’s not like they were playing a good team, and they simply looked bad. Living in STL I know what a team lacking talent looks like. I am more upset with the lack of heart and execution on the O-line. Give the defense some credit for stepping up to the stage with all of the injuries.
There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
All good
just the frustration of any bad play during the game, and people start with the Grossman chants and shit like that, drives me insane
"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 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
You might want to get your keyboard looked at
The exclamation point key seems to be sticking.
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
I thiought Afalava played well.
Has John Paxson traded for or signed D-Wade yet?
by BigKdiddyDaddy on Sep 27, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
The keyboard is fine...
its the fingers that are drunk broke!
There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
who me?
Just a random fan
Has John Paxson traded for or signed D-Wade yet?
by BigKdiddyDaddy on Sep 27, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
so
we dont have a good TE? RB? Center? KICKER? a bit emotional and dramatic other than olin and garza everyone else is new there is no Cohesiveness! duh is only three games
by Bear Lovin 21 on Sep 27, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
By the way...
…lest we forget, the Bears were a stop away from 3-0. Say what you will about his debut, but Jay Cutler still put the Bears in a position to win at the Green Bay game.
I thought the defense kept them in the Green Bay Game.
Has John Paxson traded for or signed D-Wade yet?
by BigKdiddyDaddy on Sep 27, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I am not down on Cutler.
But he tried to do way too much in GB. I can’t blame him either.
Has John Paxson traded for or signed D-Wade yet?
Rocket-armed passer + unheralded WR corps + top secondary = epic fail.
And they get the Lions, plus a bye week.
Are you saying Green Bay has a top secondary?
I think I might argue that.
Has John Paxson traded for or signed D-Wade yet?
by BigKdiddyDaddy on Sep 27, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
has anyone seen a run game laying around?
Cause the bears seem to have lost theirs. I would like to see a quick passing attack, I hated them when Orton was here, but now I think with a legit deep passing threat I would like it better.
Has John Paxson traded for or signed D-Wade yet?
I saw it...
It’s stuck in the ‘08-’09 season. Forte is being exposed as a fraud. Unless the Bears know something we don’t. If he can’t get on track against Detroit we have a serious problem.
Forte is being exposed as a fraud
Really? Forte is a fraud because the line can’t block???
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 27, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Forte was a necessity last season.
We had little in the passing game, as far as driving the ball deep down the field. We were a quick hitch or go to the check down type of team. This year we have a vertical game. We do suck at run blocking, but only because its not our focus. Ron-Ron has a new toy. He’s having a little fun. We’ll adjust.
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
Forte will get his...
when we realize we need to be a pass first team, to set up the run. Because our line is ill-equipped to run the ball, but our QB is a huge threat to opposing defenses.
"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)
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It's like Chicago Bears football... in opposite world!
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by David Taylor on Sep 28, 2009 8:03 AM CDT up reply actions
Um, Bizarro Bears?
Oh, by the way, long time reader first time poster. Great Bears site.
by CharlotteBear on Sep 28, 2009 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Welcome!
Me likey too!
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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 David Taylor on Sep 28, 2009 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions
Thanks! Nice quote.
I think we’ll be a run first team until we get another coach. Lovie insists on being a running team. I admire that because I am a true Bears fan, but this is a different time period in the NFL and we have different weapons (mostly our QB).
I totally agree with SackMan. We need to switch our whole team concept. Come out and throw the ball down their throats! Then, just when they’re all worn out and the defense is spread out, run it up their behinds. (not to mention clock/game control)
One more thing since I’m writing. I am not a big fan of Ron Turner. I think he is a little slow on reading the opposing defense and adjusting to their weaknesses.
by CharlotteBear on Sep 28, 2009 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Helluva fraud
Given that he essentially was the Bear’s offense in his rookie 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
Wow, people calling for Forte's head already?
If you are calling for his head you are not a true bear’s fan. He had to deal with absolutely zero holes to work with, that and i am almost positive he is not 100% (not using that for an excuse) He will turn it around, i just hope if we do have to make changes to the line we do it fast..Frank O…i don’t care how much money he is getting..pull him and put in Beekman. They need to get physical, they are being tossed around worse then i have ever seen in my life.
by Chitownproduct on Sep 28, 2009 6:53 AM CDT up reply actions
Mora was pisssssed after the game
Not happy at all with his kicker. Many F bombs were dropped. Is it wrong that I took pleasure in his anger?
Football’s equivalent of jazz music
Nope
i do too
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 27, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Will his father crticize how he acted in the post game?
Just like he criticized Culter for “shrugging” after the GB loss? LOL.
"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)
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i highly doubt it
but i would definitely say that episode was a lot worse than cutler’s. and seriously, what if mare made those 2 FG’s? it still would have only been tied, douchebag.
That's kind of silly of him..
They didn’t lose because of their kicker.. they lost because their QB does not have the long-range passing skills to make the big plays that were open and their O Line failed to get it done in (or near) the red zone. Not that i care in a Bears win. I do like Mora, though, for what it’s worth. He fielded a fiesty team today despite the injuries.
by DisCUBbobulated on Sep 27, 2009 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Glad we won! Of friggin course!
But… things need to be addressed.
1. Our run game: pitiful blocking… no push what-so-ever on a team that allowed over 250 yards on the ground last week. Every run up the middle was worthless.
2. Our defense… once again… let too many receivers sit in the soft spots of the zone. There were short yardage downs where our LBs let receivers run right past them to “stay in their zone” instead of covering a receiver. Bad.
3. Tackling. We had way too many missed tackles. Many ball carriers escaped the first, second, or third defender before going down. The one that hurt most was Julius Jones TD, when Tillman went for the strip on 3rd and 19, instead of making the tackle.
4. Blitz effectiveness… was awful. Was a repeat of last year when we blitzed more than any team in the league, and still couldn’t get to the QB.
"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)
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Also... F U 49ers.
10 seconds left… and you give up a 30+ yard TD. FU
"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)
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Was That A TD?
I keep looking at it over and over again. I can’t see how he got em both down with possesion of the ball. And FU Favre, luckiest SOB I have ever seen in my life!
Absolutely was a TD!
The defender actually fell behind Lewis’ leg, keeping his second foot from going out. Not sure if he would have been able to keep both feet in bounds had that not have happened, but it was still a great throw and a great catch.
One second earlier and the receiver wouldn’t have had enough separation. One second later and it would have been a sack and a fumble (game over). Luck, maybe… but the old man still has an enormous talent for this game.
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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 David Taylor on Sep 28, 2009 8:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Well, you "seen" what you "seen!"
But I think the “double clutch” you’re referring to was actually Favre’s throw and Lewis’ catch. Clutch throw + clutch catch = double clutch play.
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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 David Taylor on Sep 28, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
couldn't believe that
still pissed about it. Why only 2 guys back in the endzone. They should have had frickin 7!!
Another issue that Bears management needs to consider is
even though Cutler isn’t being sacked, he is taking a lot of hits. Only his ability to get rid of the ball off balance is keeping the sack number down, but he’s still taking a beating back there. If this keeps up, it will take its toll on him as the season progresses, exposing him to serious injury. The O-line personnel, and possibly the blocing schemes, need to be seriously looked at.
Agreed
I think we put pretty good pressure on Wallace and forced him into some quick/bad throws. If that was Hasselbeck he would have been sacked multiple times.
Football’s equivalent of jazz music
Yes, they could be 3 - 0
But just as easily could be 0 -3. Glad they won, but having two field goal kickers (one who’s quite good) miss 4 makeable kicks is pretty fortunate, however you want to slice it.
We also missed a FG today.
But, even if we didn’t… that’s a tie score by numbers only. Last week, we still had the ball on the final possession in a tie game… who’s to say Cutler doesn’t score us a winning TD, instead of a winning FG?
"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)
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Agreed
People who say we wouldn’t have won if Pittsburgh makes a field goal there don’t recognize that the last drive on our side would have had different aims and different ends.
by chicagohomer on Sep 27, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
You could argue, on the other hand, that they would have been defending against the TD that we needed, rather than our having the option merely to push it closer and go for a FG (which we ended up doing). It’s a fruitless discussion, really.
"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
Observations
- Play Calling: If we’re going to start every game in experiment mode, let’s do it only on one side of the ball. Otherwise, let’s call plays to win quarters.
- Cutler does make our receivers better. Angelo was right. I like our corps.
- O-Line is weak, including Kruetz. I don’t care that you’re the first guy ready to help the QB up after a play. Open a goddamn hole.
- LBs ain’t the problem. HH missed a key coverage tonight, but they stepped up generally.
- T. Harris is done. Not his fault. He had the body of a 40 year old man when he left college. I feel bad for him, but we should stop pretending.
- Cutler is for real. Seems like a prick, but he’s our prick. Glad to have him as our QB.
- Robbie Gould is the man – today, because he didn’t miss the ones their knucklehead did.
- Brett Favre is setting the Viquens up for some late-season heartbreak.
Bear down.
Jay Cutler
21/27, 247 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT, 126.4 QB Rating
"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)
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by SackMan on Sep 27, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Agreed, like the Steelers and Colts
The Bears better learn quickly they are a pass first team. And they better learn some blocking schemes to keep Cutler safe and get the ball downfield. The oline penalties and missed blocking assignments are worrisome as are the turnovers.
Work in progress I guess. Seems like just about every game is going to come down to the last 5 minutes and I feel much better with JC than any other QB I’ve seen during my Bear fandom.
by Duck99 on Sep 27, 2009 8:32 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Ron Turner gets alot of flak….because he deserves it.
He has no feel for what to call on 2nd down. Leaving us with 3rd downs on every possession. In this league you have to get first downs on 1st and 2nd down so you aren’t always 3rd and 6, 3rd and 9, etc.
HH sucks, Olin has been terrible the last 2 years.
Sackman said it: when someone enters your zone you have to cover his ass!! Jump the route, don’t just stand there 4-6 yards away, let him catch it and tackle him. You won’t be out of position because the QB will not be able to pull the trigger if you jump the route, esp if a blizt is on and you freakin know he only has 2-3 second to release the ball.
Sign Derrick Brooks already, he’s better than our remaining LB’s. I like Briggs,Pisa, and Brooks on the field together.
someone enters your zone you have to cover his ass!! Jump the route, don’t just stand there 4-6 yards away, let him catch it and tackle him.
Especially on 3rd down or inside the 10. You have to anticipate that the QB is going to get rid of the ball… so friggin cover someone! It’s disgusting to watch.
"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)
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Ron Turner Called A Good Game
4th and Goal at the half and he calls a play action pass to Olsen. Touchdown Bears. The 3 run plays to Garrett Wolfe on consecutive plays in the second half was pretty pathetic though. I give Turner a ‘B’ grade for today.
Not to argue...
But “three straight running plays to Garrett Wolfe” IS consistent!
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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 David Taylor on Sep 28, 2009 8:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Very true
even if it is retarded at least it’s retardedly consistent.
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 28, 2009 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
retarded
To tard repeatedly in the past tense.
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
That is almost signature worthy. :)
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 28, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
great time
after all the shit i caught in the first half, the sad faces in the second made it worth it.
the bear should have dominated this team, they did not.
the bear should have dominated this team, they did not.
Exactly what worries me….
"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)
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i would like to think
its parity, but i think this o line is pretty bad. if that’s true nothing else really matters.
Actually for some reason they were very flat today
Did not play with a lot of emotion on either side of the ball and still won..
I missed seeing the game. Are Bears games replayed anywhere?
How about on iTunes or anywhere else?
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
nfl.com shows them after midnight Sunday
I think you pay per game, or if you think you’ll do it a lot, you can pay $50 for ALL the games, all season, but only after midnight Sunday on the night they’re played.
For the freebie alternative, go to nfl.com/videos and watch several minutes of highlights only. I recommend the ones where they show the team names and scores “with radio playcalls”.
May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.
Ahh! Thanks for the tip. I will definitely make use of it!
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Here's the link to tonight's game highlights
May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.
is anyone watching the Sunday night game?
That’s the pass first mentality the Bears need. When you’re facing Manning you breathe a sigh of relief when he hands off. When he’s pump faking and throwing all over the field you feel your team has no chance. That’s when Forte can actually gain some yards.
It’s a culture change but so was the typewriter to the computer. Do the Bears have coaches that realize this?
by Duck99 on Sep 27, 2009 8:54 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Yup, i'm watching
I felt like, watching the Bears, the “coaches” only let Cutler go for it when they were down 19-17 and really felt desperate. They should have let Cutler throw like that from the beginning.
Maybe they’re ansy because of the INTs, but seriously, predictably running forte up the middle everytime was not getting them anywhere. We have a passer; let’s use him!!
May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.
JC has been prerrt good since the
First game. How many rushing TD’s do we have?
The weird thing is the Bears have rarely gone vertical and Cutler was picked as the best vertical thrower in the game by coaches during a Poll
I just don’t think this staff knows what they have. I’m in SD and watch Rivers throw 5-8 deep passes per game and he completes a bunch. His receivers are much taller but most of the catches are just from stetching the field and making a play. Knox should get 4 of those per game.
by Duck99 on Sep 27, 2009 9:12 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I think you're onto something with the staff not knowing what they have
or maybe it’s the perverse stubbornness of thinking of themselves as a run-only team, with a QB being a bit player
May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.
kinda like livin in the football stone age
Running with #34 worked when we had the best D of all time
Time for a different strategy
by Duck99 on Sep 27, 2009 9:33 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
How good could Cutler be with time to throw? He looks great now and that’s with a ton of pressure. That cut block on Cutler was bogus. Johnny Knox strikes again.
by Ryan21 on Sep 27, 2009 9:05 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
That Was A Terrible Call.
I think officials feel compelled to throw a flag everytime a QB makes a block in this league. It needs to stop.
i agree
i cant even call that a block because cutler slipped and was in the way basically bad call
by Bear Lovin 21 on Sep 27, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Just left the cardioligist office.........
Said if we can get an O-line my blood pressure should get back to normal. These games are freakin too close for confort but alas we won and Johnny Knox is becoming a go to reciever glad to see Hester come to his own and our D step up when it counted, Oh and see Huuushmydamnmouth get his ass hit hard, nice job D!
anyone see peanut tillman own him?
peanut came up to him not even going for the tackle and PUNCHED the ball classic peanut
by Bear Lovin 21 on Sep 27, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
You Won
Just wanted to say congrats on the win, guys. I get the vibe that it was frustrating all around, not just for us ‘hawks fans. Our coach wants to place the blame on Mare, but in all seriousness it’s Wallace that cost us the game. He was throwing some head-scratching high risk passes, and I must admit suprise to there not being several more interceptions in this game. Also, I wouldn’t give up on Forte just yet. Mebane, while fairly unknown, is the engine that runs (no pun intended ) our run defense & he was out against the 49ers. The Lions are the cure for many ills.
people like looking stats not game
good game you guys played a hell of a game. as far the gore thing people are looking WAY too much into. he had two 80 yard runs and other than that you guys held them to like what 40 yards on 20 somethings carries? forte had his fair share of carries but they were off set by TOO many negative yardage ones and im SHOCKED we dont have any rushing tds
by Bear Lovin 21 on Sep 27, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
We've had the lead with less than 2 minutes left in every game we've played so far.
But, I don’t think we’re as good as the Giants, and I’m not sure we could be the Saints. And, we’re definitely not as good as the Colts… and probably the Ravens too.
"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)
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The Saints
are cursed against us, from the moment Reggie Bush pointed at Urlacher and did a flip into the EndZone at Soldier Field… they lost then, and haven’t won since.
"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 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice to see the Bears smack around the Seahawks.
Who the hell thought those jerseys were a good idea?
At this point I would give more reps to A.P.
Even since preseason I think A.P has done A great job.
Well...
When A.P. comes in, they are expecting him to pass block more than run, so they don’t key on him. When Forte is on the field, they feel a run is more likely, and make him a priority. That is why A.P. seems to gouge them when he get’s the chance. It catches them by surprise, so the O-Line is able to open up a better hole for him to run through than what Forte usually sees.
Add to the fact that Peterson is more of a North-South runner than Forte is, so when someone makes contact he tends to gain a couple extra yards on his way to the ground because of pure momentum.
I wouldn’t mind having some formations with both Forte and Peterson in the same backfield though. There’s a lot of creative plays that could result from that set-up and might help jump start our running game (and give more pass protection for Cutler, as they are both good blockers).
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