The Bears Den: October 22nd, 2010
by Kev H on Oct 22, 2010 8:08 AM CDT
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Tillman sounds off on NFL's hitting crackdown - He thinks their policy is fair and easy to enforce. Also, I have a friend who is a Nigerian prince who is totally willing to pay you part of his vast fortune if you'll send me all of your bank account info.
Mike Shanahan found way to utilize Jay Cutler and minimize sacks - Yes, media, we realize, Mike Shanahan is a better coach than Lovie Smith or whatever.
For Chicago Bears, Wednesday is 'Fairy Tale Day' - Dear lord, sometimes you'd think the Bears have negative wins.
Chicago Bears need to get a clue before they can solve a problem - I like to imagine Halas Hall as a bunch of guys in dunce caps running into the walls. Except Dave Toub.
Shanahan's familiarity with Cutler may not be big deal - Why would it be, I ask? That's a good long time ago.
No timetable yet for Major Wright return - But when he does, there will be a Major amount of improvement in the secondary. Get it? Get it?
Returning Briggs set to put 'head on ball' - Lance enjoys hitting people. Most defensive players do.
Urlacher vs. McNabb: Rivalry and respect - Urlacher knows the challenge that lies ahead. Do you?
Double-bonus link: Click it so hard you can literally hear it pop.
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Briggs and Wright Coming Back
won’t make a difference unless we fix our offensive woes. Cutler is gun shy (or still concussed?) and the O-line is just plain invisible.
The Giants and Seahawks have given every other team in the NFL with a blueprint to defeat us: all they have to do is take shots at our QB because the O-line is almost useless.
I fear for the worst: we may be lucky to win another 2 games this season unless we improve dramatically or just get lucky with defense and special teams.
Are you implying we HAVE an O-line?
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
I remain a pessimistically hopeful Bears fan.
Close your eyes girl, look inside girl.
Let the sound take you away!
Nice choice for lyrics.
"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
Steppenwolf Rocks.
"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 22, 2010 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Dane getting a Comcast interview!
well done!
One time while a young lad, someone made fun of the Ditka name. One time.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Oct 22, 2010 8:52 AM CDT reply actions
Yup, that's impressive stuff. Big man on campus
Allie got some love.
And I agree with her statement as well.
Also, I've decided that everytime I am asked to predict a final score,
I shall always refer back to the Superfans.
Best decision for the Bear to date.
If you don't ask, you don't get. So get on with it already.
by Suffering from Chicago Sports on Oct 22, 2010 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions
BTW Dane,
That was my favorite part.
All of us here on WCG know that you know that we know that you know what know when you should know it. Mike Tice reference intended.
Nice job.
If you don't ask, you don't get. So get on with it already.
by Suffering from Chicago Sports on Oct 22, 2010 9:43 AM CDT up reply actions
I was looking back on those predictions
and they weren’t bad…
One time while a young lad, someone made fun of the Ditka name. One time.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Oct 22, 2010 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Or versus the Skins...73-0
"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
You should do what journalists do
And side-step the question entirely since, if you’re covering a game as a journalist you shouldn’t pick a score. I used to do a game preview show at Ball State and the football beat reporter would always say something like “Well these are two teams that should play a close game, if Ball State wants to win they need their running backs to do well but watch out for that Kent State secondary.”
"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 22, 2010 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions
I like that he quoted Allie.
That pretty sweet.
Some day I shall say something profound and you all will quote me.
Or not.
Wow.
Arbusto is a prophet
Or not.
One time while a young lad, someone made fun of the Ditka name. One time.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Oct 22, 2010 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh
wonder if Dane or Kev can get on Chicago Tribune Live with Dave Kaplan………
There are 3 types of people in the world:
1) Those who make things happen
2) Those who watch things happen
3) And those who wonder "What the FUCK just happened?!"
Right now I am at number 3 when going over the offense.....
-Mike Martz
by CloudyFuture on Oct 22, 2010 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
That would be sweet.
I’d be down for that as well!
One time while a young lad, someone made fun of the Ditka name. One time.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Oct 22, 2010 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd do it in an instant.
If I did what I love for a living, what would I do in my free time?
Writer at windycitygridiron.com {-/-} http://www.twitter.com/kdoggers
by Kev H on Oct 23, 2010 4:43 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Rec for the Steppenwolf reference.
Although the lyrics to “The Pusher” might be more apropos.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
I hate to sound like an old fart
even though I am, I highly recommend seeking out vinyl of early 70’s GOR (guitar oriented rock for those of you born after SB XX) and giving them a listen. Digital technology fails to capture the warm ambiance of tortured Strats through Marshall stacks characteristic of the early hard rock, metal, acid rock bands of that era. Bong hits are optional.
Sorry to take this so far off-topic. Bear bashing to resume in 5, 4, 3….
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
Heck yeah!
Love Michael Schenker. Brother Rudy, not so much. More trivia from the spleensplitter files: The “Gunter glieben glauchen globen” intro from Def Lep’s “Rock of Ages” is nonsensical German that was a poke at the Scorpions who had toured with them. Not that I’m a big fan of either.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
Or "Don't Step on the Grass Jay"
[Or you’ll get sacked]. I’m 23 and I love classic rock more than any thing on modern radio. Steppenwolf rules!
"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 22, 2010 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions
That's good to know.
I equate it to football as some would with automobiles, porn, etc. Having grown up in the late 60’s early 70’s, watching NFL films clips of some of those teams and players still gives me chills. I have a tremendous amount of respect for those guys.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
There are people out there who equate football with porn? o_O
"44 years of football history and nothing to show for it. I wish I wasn’t banned at the Norseman.." - tfrabotta
"Fellas, what are they, unblockable? Is that the '85 Bears over there?" - Tom Coughlin, Giants '06 training camp
~~~ Check my profile for links for SB20 and America's Game: '85 Bears ~~~
Bit curious about Allie being mentioned
I don’t know if it’s a great idea to list her last name on there.
"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
I'd say it's up to Allie.
But yeah. I understand the nervousness about it.
When you go to somebody's house, you don't crap on their floor. Being a fan of one team does NOT give you license to be a dick to fans of another.
Corollary: When people are visiting your house and behaving themselves, them being a fan of a different team is NOT a reason for you to piss in their beer.
Brought to you by Carl's Jr.
by Robert Rence on Oct 22, 2010 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Ahhh Oscar Meyer....
Everyone sing along. My bologna has a first name….
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
I remain a pessimistically hopeful Bears fan.
And that is now stuck in your head for the immediate future...
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
I remain a pessimistically hopeful Bears fan.
my bratwurst has a first name
its F-r-i-t-z
my bratwurst has a second name its S-c-h-n-a-c-k-e-n-p-f-e-f-f-e-r-h-a-u-s-e-n
Hey boondock,
repost your comment and link without the actual pic please. Quality material, but the f-bomb makes it ineligible for being posted.
Gracias.
Can I repost with Yahoo’s edited pic?
by boondock_saint812 on Oct 22, 2010 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Illegal hits
Viking punter Chris Kluwe posted a picture on Twitter following their meeting on the new emphasis on illegal hits video.
Link goes pop
Got to watch an exciting video from the NFL today on illegal hits. ‘Someone’ drew a diagram to explain it.
by boondock_saint812 on Oct 22, 2010 11:11 AM CDT reply actions 4 recs
Somebody's gonna get fined.
The league doesn’t take to kindly to players and/or coaches mocking them.
That is made of awesome.
When you go to somebody's house, you don't crap on their floor. Being a fan of one team does NOT give you license to be a dick to fans of another.
Corollary: When people are visiting your house and behaving themselves, them being a fan of a different team is NOT a reason for you to piss in their beer.
Brought to you by Carl's Jr.
by Robert Rence on Oct 22, 2010 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
The edited version is even funnier!
Thanks for sharing!
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
Wrecked - lol
If you don't ask, you don't get. So get on with it already.
by Suffering from Chicago Sports on Oct 22, 2010 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I feel slightly unclean for praising anything that comes from the Vikings, but funny is funny.
"44 years of football history and nothing to show for it. I wish I wasn’t banned at the Norseman.." - tfrabotta
"Fellas, what are they, unblockable? Is that the '85 Bears over there?" - Tom Coughlin, Giants '06 training camp
~~~ Check my profile for links for SB20 and America's Game: '85 Bears ~~~
Is it me or is Major sitting out this long seem a little funny
When injured it seemed coaches said it was not that bad yet missing this many games would tend to say otherwise or something else is going on. Manning and Harris have done above average so no big loss but just kind of curious.
by TheMan1 on Oct 22, 2010 11:40 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
It's one of those mystery injuries that are all too common.
He went from tweeking a hammy to having a serious tear in the matter of a few weeks. Unfortunately, a torn hammy takes a long time to totally heal, if ever. Often players develop problems with their quads from overcompensating or favoring these injuries.
I remember watching him pull up when he got clipped fallen into from behind and thinking this guy is going to be on the shelf for a while. He has great potential. I hate to see him rushed back into action.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
It’s taking a little longer because Lovie wants him to learn all the OL positions.
by boondock_saint812 on Oct 22, 2010 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Hamstring injuries can linger
Ever pulled one? it can take a LONG time to even feel like you can “let go” and use it like normal.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
I expect after the game Sunday during the meet 'n' greet at the 50 yard line
Cutler and Shanahan will have a nice 30 second exchange of whispers that will go something like this:
Jay: ‘Mike, buddy, why couldn’t you wait one more year and try to come to Chicago?’
Mike: ‘Yeah, sorry Jay, I wanted to, but have you heard about Snyder?! He drove a Brinks truck to my house AND gave me a blank check!’
Jay: ‘But Mike!! Have you seen me getting killed this year! Martz is going to kill me, I was your boy in Denver!’
Mike: ‘I know, I’d love to be back with you, but man, that Angelo is a moron, plus the McCaskey’s would probably give me ten cents on the dollar for what Snyder pays!’
Jay: ‘I wish I’d never been traded, and that you’d never been fired! I wanna go back to Denver!’
Donovan: ‘Hey guys, when do I get to whisper sweet nothings into Jay’s ear?!’
"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 22, 2010 11:41 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Donovan's been down that road already.
by Dane Noble on Oct 22, 2010 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's what I was referencing.
"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 22, 2010 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Jay looks so skinny in that pic from last year.
And now he looks fat.
That must be why he sucks, and Lovie Smith needs to show more emotioWHARGARBL.
by Dane Noble on Oct 22, 2010 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Jay better hit the treadmill..
if he wants to keep his NFP Babe of the Week pop pop goes the weasel (Caution: Could be considered NSFW)
by boondock_saint812 on Oct 22, 2010 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
The Crab Shack?
Wasn’t that in “Rock of Love”?
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
Jay's squeeze would do in a pinch.
Maybe she could play LT – no respectable man would harm her.
If you don't ask, you don't get. So get on with it already.
by Suffering from Chicago Sports on Oct 22, 2010 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
You forget, though, that the NFL has its share of woman-beaters.
"44 years of football history and nothing to show for it. I wish I wasn’t banned at the Norseman.." - tfrabotta
"Fellas, what are they, unblockable? Is that the '85 Bears over there?" - Tom Coughlin, Giants '06 training camp
~~~ Check my profile for links for SB20 and America's Game: '85 Bears ~~~
and jay valued that advice
So much he completely ignored it.
by mike b on Oct 22, 2010 12:04 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Fwiw, he did seem to truly be listening to Donovan that night,
despite seeming disinterested in that pic. I remember seeing it live, and then on sportcenter, and both times he really looked like he was listening to him.
I remember the Cutler interview after
Reporter asked what was said and Cutler kind of blew it off but had a big smile as soon as it was asked. I’m sure it was a “keep your head up thing” but it allowed for fun, “special” bars speculation.
by TheMan1 on Oct 22, 2010 12:23 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I think he was definitely listening.
But I think he was also thinking “Damn this guy must have a big ass toothbrush! Wish he’d try using it”. Of course I could be wrong.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
Behind Enemy Lines
Not sure if any of you have seen this series on Yahoo Sports but it’s pretty funny. Pop it like it’s hot
I’d like to see what would happen to these two schmucks if they go to a bar in Chicago wearing Fudge Packers or Viqueens gear.
by boondock_saint812 on Oct 22, 2010 2:50 PM CDT reply actions
That guy in the white sunglasses looks familiar.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
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