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The Bears Den: October 15th, 2010 Edition

You make light of algebra now, but when you're all grown up and your friends are making logarithm jokes at cocktail parties, you won't have a clue as to what everyone's laughing at.

Briggs remains sidelined with ankle injury - Iwuh says he's ready to go. See below

Urlacher: D not feeling pressure if they apply it - They maintain a hunger, a desire for pressure.

Seahawks present special test - A test of sheer terror.

Peppers' value? Ask Bears' opponents - Generally speaking, you have to plan for him and it makes them sad.

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Chicago Bears at a disadvantage with Seattle Seahawks coming off open date - Bowen breaks down why playing the well-rested can be dangerous.

Brian Iwuh ready just in case Lance Briggs can't play - Let's hope he can get it going just as well.

Seattle Seahawks certainly are new, and trying to be improved - They can wait til week 7, though.

Chicago Bears bungled offensive line from the start - I wasn't going to post one, but then I read it and it made me upset, and then I wanted to force that on all of you, as well.

A meeting of the minds - The coaches are accountable too. 

So how many concussions has Jay Cutler had? - Jensen talks about yesterday's big topic.

Williams happy with starting role - Might as well try another combination.

Stopping Seattle's Washington a tall order - They have a special teams beast. The Bears have several special teams beasts.

Jared Allen's disappearing act - Waaaaah. Captain Mullet isn't doing it much. I'm sad about stuff.

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I was thinking the same thing
I don’t know how one injures a hamstring without moving one’s feet, but he did.

It leads me to believe that CW isn’t in very good shape, cause generally a hamstring is pulled when sprinting, not lolly-gagging around the line.

"How do you know somebody is great? When you see how they respond to adversity. Anybody can man a ship when the waters are calm." - Jerry Angelo

by propheteer on Oct 15, 2010 8:39 AM CDT reply actions  

Not only that

But McNeil just overall in that articles attacks Lovie’s training camp style, which is completely soft. Perhaps Williams is out of shape or perhaps, as we have seen under Lovie in the past, his “player friendly” training camp leaves players vulnerable to injuries.

Especially at a position like o-line, with the inexperience we have at that position, how would it have hurt to get them more live contact and get them more live reps, rather than tapping some dummies and heading to lunch.

"I feel like the pieces are in place. But we have to execute...It's about execution. You have to execute. You have to have a scheme that facilitates the strengths of your players. If it doesn't, then it's a bad scheme. It's that simple. So we feel real good about the parts in place on offense."

"We feel very good about this football team. We felt very good about our football teams in the past and it's no different. You've got to go out there and you've got to do it."
-Jerry Angelo, Aug. 2, 2010

by Sam Householder on Oct 15, 2010 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions  

In fairness to Lovie

I’ve read (don’t have a link) that his “soft” camp is very similar to most NFL coaches’ camps. Take it for what it’s worth. It could be that CW is just panning out to be a bust.

"How do you know somebody is great? When you see how they respond to adversity. Anybody can man a ship when the waters are calm." - Jerry Angelo

by propheteer on Oct 15, 2010 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions  

I don't think McNeil is getting any

at home. But, then I’ve been bitching about the O-line for 3 years and didn’t like Williams when they drafted him there was so many promising Olinemen in that draft

by 62bearsthe best on Oct 15, 2010 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions  

He may turn out to be a bust.

The irony is that Ryan Clady was picked only 2 spots ahead of Williams and Jeff Otah was just after him. It was supposed to be one of the deepest drafts for tackles in years.

But even if Williams had emerged as a Pro Bowler, overall, Angelo has still almost completely ignored the line since he’s been running the show. And now, we have seen the result of his neglect.

by JimmyMack on Oct 15, 2010 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

might as well let Briggs heal up. This is gonna be a easy one.

Looking at the matchups, Bears dominate all across the board. My nephew thinks this is a trap game(Pete Carroll fanboy), I think Peppers will have his best game yet.

You can't see California without Marlon Brando's eyes.

by ifuwannacrownem on Oct 15, 2010 8:46 AM CDT reply actions  

I agree, i think Pep

is due for a multiple sack game and this just could be it. His play has been dominate but doesn’t blow you away statistically, I think this is where the two meet. I don’t know if I’d say this is an “easy win” but I like the way you think even if you did like Mark Bradley a little to much.

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by Ditkavsworld on Oct 15, 2010 9:06 AM CDT up reply actions  

The line WILL get better on the offensive side. but this will be an easy win because of the Rushmen(ugh)

think our line is a big pile of issues, check out what’s goin on in Seattle. It’s so bad that their O-line coach got the hell out of there before the start of the season. the only way this game gets easier if if we dressed 45 Mark Bradleys sunday.

You can't see California without Marlon Brando's eyes.

by ifuwannacrownem on Oct 15, 2010 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

We talked

about the Giants game being a trap game…and guess what?

Any team is dangerous, especially ones that get no respect. We know all about that.

by Virto on Oct 15, 2010 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions  

Any team is dangerous, especially ones that get no respect. We know all about that.

By that logic, you’re saying the Bills are a dangerous team, just like the Panthers were, right?

You can't see California without Marlon Brando's eyes.

by ifuwannacrownem on Oct 15, 2010 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Bears

have recently had a history of playing down to the opponent. I don’t take any team for granted anymore.

by Virto on Oct 15, 2010 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Schefter:

Trades that won’t happen, but should.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Oct 15, 2010 9:15 AM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Yup

Not sure why Schefter thinks “Weak Sauce” fits into the Pats scheme.

 Maybe DE? Oh well, doesn’t matter. No chance of happening, so.

by rdent4hof on Oct 15, 2010 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions  

Coincidence?

Biggs read on Tommie.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Oct 15, 2010 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks for the read

It’s funny to me. Whenever there’s a report on Tommie, it’s like a report on a fault line or volcano.

“We’ve seen signs of quake, small tremors, etc… Scientists agree a quake is imminent. When it will strike is uncertain. But the signs are there.”

And unfortunately, just like a quake or volcano. After one hits, you get a few aftershocks and then they tend to go back to sleep for a while.

by rdent4hof on Oct 15, 2010 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions  

LOL Good analogy!

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Oct 15, 2010 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions  

The Coaching staff seems to be the only ones

That seem to think he’s poised for a breakout. Talent evaluation at it’s highest (ahem) level.

If you don't ask, you don't get. So get on with it already.

by Suffering from Chicago Sports on Oct 15, 2010 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions  

Or inflating his stock value?

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Oct 15, 2010 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions  

Two suggestions:

1: Get an avatar.
2: Work after practice on your “popping” skills.

:)

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Oct 15, 2010 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions  

Hell yes!

And I want to see a Boogaloo Sam avatar.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Oct 15, 2010 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions  

The external link "pop".

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Oct 15, 2010 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions  

I must be a moron

So you’re saying it’s better for me to link the word “pop”?

by rdent4hof on Oct 15, 2010 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions  

No dude.

                        ^
When you click the “link” character and the new window opens, past your link and then click the checkmark box where it asks you “Open in New Window”. That way when the link is clicked it won’t redirect you away from this sight (which makes Dane’s hair fall out). The “link” will open in a new browser window. “Pop” is just terminology for all that.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Oct 15, 2010 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

I feel most smartest now

Thanks bro!

And sorry about your hair Dane. Btw, how happy were you this past Saturday?

by rdent4hof on Oct 15, 2010 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pssst....

It’s because people are too lazy to right click and select “open in new tab;” a good habit since the rest of the intewebz is inconsistent as to popping links.

by Arbusto on Oct 15, 2010 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Which is the habit

I unbroke.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Oct 15, 2010 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

What about my hair?

And LSU keeps winning in spite of their HC at times (and because of him at others).

by Dane Noble on Oct 15, 2010 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Your hair;
(which makes Dane’s hair fall out)

It was a joke by spleensplitter a few comments above.

by rdent4hof on Oct 17, 2010 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions  

When you're linking a website

Click the "open in new window’ option. Correct, spleensplitter?

by boondock_saint812 on Oct 15, 2010 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions  

"You are correct sir"

in my Ed McMahon voice.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Oct 15, 2010 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Avatar

as in the blue people in that one movie ? ……

Candy is dandy but liquor is quicker......

- Jay Cutler on how he handles stress playing behind the O Line

by CloudyFuture on Oct 15, 2010 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions  

I hope not.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Oct 15, 2010 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

You're waiting for Dents HOF induction to get that avatar aren't you.

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by Ditkavsworld on Oct 15, 2010 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions  

+95

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Oct 15, 2010 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah a prototypical 3-Technique guy

Going to a 3-4. Aren’t those like the most completely opposite positions? I’m not sure any 3-4 team would take Harris.

"I feel like the pieces are in place. But we have to execute...It's about execution. You have to execute. You have to have a scheme that facilitates the strengths of your players. If it doesn't, then it's a bad scheme. It's that simple. So we feel real good about the parts in place on offense."

"We feel very good about this football team. We felt very good about our football teams in the past and it's no different. You've got to go out there and you've got to do it."
-Jerry Angelo, Aug. 2, 2010

by Sam Householder on Oct 15, 2010 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions  

Not my idea.

But for a “prototypical 3-Technique guy” he isn’t playing so prototypically. Interesting to see what happens if Izzy continues his rampage. Will that light a fire/provide more opportunity for Tommie?

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Oct 15, 2010 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions  

The Commish on Today.

Breast Cancer Awareness and comment on Pervre.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Oct 15, 2010 9:42 AM CDT reply actions  

Moon Mullin on CTL

- D key to the season

- Was the core reason why he thought they could win 10 games. Just to many talented players on that side of ball (Urlacher, Peppers, Briggs) no slight to Rod and his playcalling

- Lovie / Babich / Rod extremely similar thinks Lovie probably would have called same D

- Thinks to protect Cutler coming back is to give the ball to 22, 29, then 22 again but will Martz dial it back

- Also by running the ball take pressure off of Webb, Ewilliams, CWilliams (dont have to worry about passing protection schemes)

- Player Bears can least afford to lose is Peppers cause no push with out him but Urlacher right up there since D fell off without him. Urlacher = key to the ignition

- Kaplan goes on his daily (but true) rant about the O being horrific on the goal line 0 for 10, 32nd on 3rd downs, and up till last week no rushing TDs

- Moon jokes ya well the Bears are 1 – 4 so….Then jokes that Kaplan focusing on negatives

- Did state one of his collgues figures out that Forte avgs 6 INCHES on runs inside the 5. Yes 6 INCHES (insert obligatory thats what she said joke here)

- O not played well but they have shown flashes

- Thinks the goal line O is some faults with the playcalling

- O does do respectful job to cover up some weaknesses

- O not playing great but still finds ways to win which is hallmark of some good teams

- Running game is not where they want it to be

- Talks about Cutler concussion stories and how the stories might not have all the facts and be inaccurate

- Kaplan mentions that he does not know how good the team is since they can easily be 2 – 3 or 1 – 4

 

Candy is dandy but liquor is quicker......

- Jay Cutler on how he handles stress playing behind the O Line

by CloudyFuture on Oct 15, 2010 9:56 AM CDT reply actions  

I agree w/ the questioning of the Cutler concussion stories

To me it seems like the articles just kind of stated he was out with a concussion, without so much as citing a coach or trainer who said as much. Guys get knocked down in games a lot and, yes there’s a good chance he was seen getting a concussion test on the sideline. However, there’s also a good chance that perhaps Cutler has suffered a concussion before but that they were far milder than the one he had against the Jets. Maybe he meant he’d never had like a full-on blackout, fogginess, dizzy concussion before.

"I feel like the pieces are in place. But we have to execute...It's about execution. You have to execute. You have to have a scheme that facilitates the strengths of your players. If it doesn't, then it's a bad scheme. It's that simple. So we feel real good about the parts in place on offense."

"We feel very good about this football team. We felt very good about our football teams in the past and it's no different. You've got to go out there and you've got to do it."
-Jerry Angelo, Aug. 2, 2010

by Sam Householder on Oct 15, 2010 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions  

So tired..

of hearing how the Detrimental Turd is coming on. Heard it all pre-season with how healthy he looks and is practicing every day. Heard it last year. Heard it the year before. He’s done. He’s far from elite anymore, he’s average to sub-par. Everytime you see him get hyped up, it seems he’s suspended or in-active the next week. Go away Tommie. You suck.

"We can do it any way you want to. We can go right out back and get it on or you can shape your ass up," Da Coach

by droppopotamus on Oct 15, 2010 11:24 AM CDT reply actions  

Detrimental Turd

A personal favorite of mine.

by rdent4hof on Oct 15, 2010 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions  

no play since big contract

bye,bye Tommie thanks for 3 good years …. years ago

by 62bearsthe best on Oct 15, 2010 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions  

Hes coming for ya

"Triple B's Bulls Bears... Blackhawks (i guess)"

by Faizamaze on Oct 15, 2010 11:46 AM CDT reply actions  

"Triple B's Bulls Bears... Blackhawks (i guess)"

by Faizamaze on Oct 15, 2010 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions  

I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY

that I am completely offended that no one has commented on the quote of the day yet.

If I did what I love for a living, what would I do in my free time?

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by Kev H on Oct 15, 2010 12:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Well what self respecting Grabowski would be at a cocktail party?

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by Ditkavsworld on Oct 15, 2010 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

It wasn't in quotations.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Oct 15, 2010 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's in italics under the picture.

Where the hell else would it be?

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by Kev H on Oct 15, 2010 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

And that's a wreck!

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by Ditkavsworld on Oct 15, 2010 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's easy

It wasn’t funny. Next time, write something funny and I’ll comment.

"I feel like the pieces are in place. But we have to execute...It's about execution. You have to execute. You have to have a scheme that facilitates the strengths of your players. If it doesn't, then it's a bad scheme. It's that simple. So we feel real good about the parts in place on offense."

"We feel very good about this football team. We felt very good about our football teams in the past and it's no different. You've got to go out there and you've got to do it."
-Jerry Angelo, Aug. 2, 2010

by Sam Householder on Oct 15, 2010 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

My vast pop culture knowledge base

seems to have eclipsed the general group knowledge. It’s from an insanely popular show of the early 90s.

If I did what I love for a living, what would I do in my free time?

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by Kev H on Oct 15, 2010 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Forgive me for not commenting

However I did enjoy it… Got a good laugh out of me.

by rdent4hof on Oct 15, 2010 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

My ex-roommate would be very disappointed in me

He owns all the Saved By The Bell seasons and movies and all that, including Good Morning Miss Bliss. He used to watch them when we lived in the dorms and it bored me to death. Never been a big fan, not because I think it’s bad, I just never got into it.

"I feel like the pieces are in place. But we have to execute...It's about execution. You have to execute. You have to have a scheme that facilitates the strengths of your players. If it doesn't, then it's a bad scheme. It's that simple. So we feel real good about the parts in place on offense."

"We feel very good about this football team. We felt very good about our football teams in the past and it's no different. You've got to go out there and you've got to do it."
-Jerry Angelo, Aug. 2, 2010

by Sam Householder on Oct 15, 2010 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's the best quote yet Kev!

One time while a young lad, someone made fun of the Ditka name. One time.

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Oct 15, 2010 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, Damn Skippy.

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by Kev H on Oct 15, 2010 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

ok...

What show was it? I have an idea, but…

One time while a young lad, someone made fun of the Ditka name. One time.

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Oct 15, 2010 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

HA!

I knew it!

Kev loved that show!

One time while a young lad, someone made fun of the Ditka name. One time.

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Oct 15, 2010 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah.

Of course I did. Hence the owning them.

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by Kev H on Oct 15, 2010 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Which version

the early one when they are in Indiana? The later version when they are in High School in California, or the College years???

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by Ditkavsworld on Oct 15, 2010 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

HS in Cali.

Mr. Dewey is the one who said it. link

by boondock_saint812 on Oct 15, 2010 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ah Mr. Dewey, makes sense.

Bayside Tigers!!!

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by Ditkavsworld on Oct 15, 2010 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kev

I mean Kev H. I was at an all day inservice at school and the guest speaker was just discussing the importance of advanced math in high school. I thought I’d log on for a quick peek at WCG and your quote of the day was the first thing I saw. It made an entire table full of teachers start snickering so hard we got a dirty look for the guest professor. Thanks!

If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
I remain a pessimistically hopeful Bears fan.

by Just Dave on Oct 15, 2010 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pervre cartoon.

Probably not suitable for family/work viewing.

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by Pete Dixon on Oct 15, 2010 12:36 PM CDT reply actions  

I somehow doubt you’re its target audience.

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by Spongie on Oct 15, 2010 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

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