The Bears and the Playoffs: Keeping an Eye on the NFC Standings
by Kev H on Nov 29, 2010 8:07 PM CST
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If the playoffs started today, the Chicago Bears would get a bye week and a guaranteed home game.
As weird as those words might sound to those who projected a less than successful season for the refreshed Monsters of the Midway, it's true. And while the season doesn't end today, the Bears are set up for a potentially very successful 2010 season.
As we go through the last few weeks of the season, we'll take a look at the playoff standings, and see what kind of movement occurs moving forward. Where will the wildcards come from? Will the West be won with a losing record? Time will tell...and we'll find out here.
Head past the jump to see the NFC standings (excluding tonight's game--a Herculean battle for the NFC West) and we'll see what's upcoming.
National Football Conference - 2010 Regular Season
NFC Team
Div
W
L
T
PctPF
PA
Net Pts
TD
Home
Road
Div
Pct
Conf
Pct
Non-Conf
Streak
Last 5
1.
Atlanta Falcons
NCS
9
2
0
.818
276
209
67
29
6-0
3-2
2-0
1.000
6-1
.857
3-1
5W
5-0
2.
Chicago Bears
NCN
8
3
0
.727
222
172
50
24
4-2
4-1
3-0
1.000
6-3
.667
2-0
4W
4-1
3.
Philadelphia Eagles
NCE
7
4
0
.636
310
257
53
34
3-2
4-2
2-1
.667
5-3
.625
2-1
1L
3-2
4.
St. Louis Rams
NCW
5
6
0
.455
213
231
-18
22
4-2
1-4
1-2
.333
3-5
.375
2-1
1W
2-3
5.
New Orleans Saints
NCS
8
3
0
.727
265
197
68
30
4-2
4-1
3-1
.750
7-2
.778
1-1
4W
4-1
6.
New York Giants
NCE
7
4
0
.636
277
240
37
33
4-2
3-2
1-2
.333
5-2
.714
2-2
1W
3-2
7.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NCS
7
4
0
.636
219
223
-4
26
3-2
4-2
2-2
.500
5-2
.714
2-2
1L
3-2
8.
Green Bay Packers
NCN
7
4
0
.636
269
166
103
32
4-1
3-3
3-1
.750
5-3
.625
2-1
1L
4-1
9.
Seattle Seahawks
NCW
5
6
0
.455
209
275
-66
21
3-2
2-4
3-1
.750
4-3
.571
1-3
2L
1-4
10.
Washington Redskins
NCE
5
6
0
.455
215
262
-47
22
2-4
3-2
2-1
.667
4-4
.500
1-2
1L
2-3
Standings taken from nfl.com
We're only looking at the top 10 teams here, and even then, that's largely because the Seahawks are more than in play for the West still.
The first thing that'll jump out at you will be that the 7-4 Packers and 7-4 Buccaneers wouldn't be in if it ended today. No, Wait. The thing that will jump out is that the Rams are currently leading the West with a 5-6 record. What's worse? No matter who wins the game between the Cardinals and 49ers, the Rams will still be leading the division with a 5-6 record. There are five games left--and no guarantees that any team out there can win more than they can lose.
The NFC Wild Card spots are increasingly looking like they will come from the East and South, especially with the Falcons playing such dominating football. That means that the North may only send one contender. The Bears win and Packers loss yesterday, the Bears have bought themselves ever so tiny a cushion in leading the NFC North.
It won't be easy to hold the Packers off, though. Here's a look at each team's schedule for the rest of the season:
| Packers | Bears | ||
| Week 13 | 49ers | @ LIONS | |
| Week 14 | @ LIONS | PATRIOTS | |
| Week 15 | @ PATRIOTS | @ VIKINGS | |
| Week 16 | GIANTS | JETS | |
| Week 17 | BEARS | @ PACKERS |
So as you can see, the Packers have two games that it's hard not to say are gimmes, per se, over the next two weeks. They also play the Patriots, and a Giants team that is somewhat up and down.The Bears, on the other hand, play 3 division games and the two highest seeds from the AFC. This is a season that very well could come down to the last game of the season--Bears/Packers at Lambeau Field. Let's hope it doesn't come to that?
What About Those Terrible Seeds? (AKA---The WILD WILD WEST)
That's where things get tricky. Should teams with lower records make the playoffs, while teams with better records (and arguably much more difficult division schedules) sit home in January? That's the big question. What are your thoughts? Place some well-reasoned arguments about keeping the system, or going to the top 6 seeds regardless. We'll recap some of the best from each side in next weeks column.
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Brad Biggs was talking about the NFC West on twitter earlier and..
..this was my solution:
The NFL should make a rule saying “If the winner of a division goes sub-.500, they forfeit their automatic spot for that year”
Pat Kirwan wrote this piece on NFL.com where he predicted the Bears will miss the playoffs because of the NFC West: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81c82290/article/divisionleading-bears-chiefs-could-miss-out-on-playoffs?module=HP_spotlight
by Patriotbball5460 on Nov 29, 2010 8:19 PM CST reply actions
He's ridiculous.
The Packers are going to go 4-1 over their next five, but the Bears are going to only win 2 games, and the two he thinks they win will be the divisional road games? But they stand no chance against a Jets team that wins their games by an
What a maroon. This is why I feel I should easily be able to work for nfl.com. You can just make things up, be wrong later, and say it was because of the “heart” of the team you picked against.
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You could do that already.
But it wouldn’t feel as good, and you don’t get paid enough.
by Steven Schweickert on Nov 29, 2010 8:32 PM CST up reply actions
Uhm
We got the Pats at home, and i know about other teams and any Given Sunday and got it, but if the Browns can stomp the Pats at home I see no reason why we can’t do the same thing. Our D is built to give up the underneath stuff that Tommy likes to throw but it’’s what happens after the catch or the receiver being able to make the catch is what counts. The way we are playing on D we are primed to give the Pats fits on Offense, and as long as we run the ball against there subpar run defense we got more than a shot. The guy is clueless predicting Green Bay will go 4-1 without a semblance of a running game but i guess i would have seen crazier stuff in the NFL, I just don’t see it.
by Chitownproduct on Nov 29, 2010 9:40 PM CST up reply actions
I agree the Pats game is the easier of the two AFC east games left
Its that Jets defense that I am worried about. They could easily dismantle our Oline the way the Giants did. Cutler isn’t particularly good at picking up blitz packages and Ryan is going to have a field day mixing up blitz’s. The Pats will score some points as the Eagles did but our offense will be able to move the ball on that young defense and it should be a high scoring affair. However the Jet game is going to be one of those 6-3 at half time type games. Hopefully we can slug it out and sneak out with a winning field goal. I see us finishing with a 12-4 record and a complete sweep of our division. If thats good enough for a playoff bye so be it.
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by Bears-Cubs Bulls on Nov 29, 2010 10:01 PM CST up reply actions
Brady will pick the seams in the Cover 2 apart.
He had a perfect QB rating already this year. He has the tools to do it.
Just like Mike Vick was going to pick it apart?
by northernsails on Nov 30, 2010 2:49 PM CST up reply actions
I disagree...
of the remaining games the Patriots are the team that best matches up with the Bears. The Pats are content to throw short all day, and with Moss now gone the temptation to chuck it deep is mo longer there.
The Bears count on teams not having the patience to dink and dunk all day, but that’s what N.E. does.
If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Nov 30, 2010 8:42 AM CST up reply actions
Tackling will be the key on those dink and dunks.
If the LBs and Moore (he’ll be out there a ton with NE going 3 wide a lot) can bring down their WRs on initial contact, it will go a long way to winning the game.
"He's a great candidate," Ryan said. "If I hadn't made him drop in coverage so often on running backs, he might be the all-time sack leader. They call it zone blitzing nowadays. We called it, 'Richard, pick him up.'" - Buddy Ryan on Richard Dent's HOF chances.
Tackling will be big
but N.E. will be content to take the little 4,5,6 yard receptions all day. Most teams lose patience with the short stuff, but Brady is content to do it all day long. Hopefully the Bears can hold the Pats to field goals
If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Nov 30, 2010 10:19 AM CST up reply actions
Our offense does match up pretty well against NE's D
If we can limit them to FGs and take care of the ball, we win.
Tackling will be the key
If the LBs and Moore (he’ll be out there a ton with NE going 3 wide a lot) can bring down their WRs on initial contact, it will go a long way to winning the game.
"He's a great candidate," Ryan said. "If I hadn't made him drop in coverage so often on running backs, he might be the all-time sack leader. They call it zone blitzing nowadays. We called it, 'Richard, pick him up.'" - Buddy Ryan on Richard Dent's HOF chances.
Say it again!!!
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Nov 30, 2010 12:29 PM CST up reply actions
It's so nice I had to say it twice!
It was due to a computer malfunction (said in a fake computer voice from the 80s…think War Games computer).
"He's a great candidate," Ryan said. "If I hadn't made him drop in coverage so often on running backs, he might be the all-time sack leader. They call it zone blitzing nowadays. We called it, 'Richard, pick him up.'" - Buddy Ryan on Richard Dent's HOF chances.
shut-up.
"He's a great candidate," Ryan said. "If I hadn't made him drop in coverage so often on running backs, he might be the all-time sack leader. They call it zone blitzing nowadays. We called it, 'Richard, pick him up.'" - Buddy Ryan on Richard Dent's HOF chances.
I agree
I am not that afraid of the Jets for the simple fact that they won’t score a ton of points.
"We were freaking robbed!! Our defense totally dominated all day! What? we gave up nearly 500 yards on defense? Yeah but we stopped them on the 1 yrd line! Our D is awesome!!"
- Entire kool aid drinkin' Pride of Detroit site-
I disagree with this, a lot
The Jets are very lucky to be where they are right now, before this week they had 3 OT wins that easily could have (and probably should have) gone the other way . The Patriots, however bad they may look on defense, have a great offense and despite giving up a lot of yards and points, manage to get turnovers. They have arguably the best head coach in football and not arguably one of the greatest QBs of all time. I hate the Patriots with a passion (I hate the Jets even more) but I would much rather play the Jets than the Pats.
None of the Pats receivers can out run our defenders
Well, maybe Brandon Tate can. I’m not scared at all about playing the Pats or the Jets at home.
"He's a great candidate," Ryan said. "If I hadn't made him drop in coverage so often on running backs, he might be the all-time sack leader. They call it zone blitzing nowadays. We called it, 'Richard, pick him up.'" - Buddy Ryan on Richard Dent's HOF chances.
Tate is pretty fast
But you hit the nail on the head, If Peppers and Izzy can get to Brady and just clean his clock a few times i would love it. I am pretty sure Briggs, Lach, and Pisa can chase down Welker and company, and they all weigh about 120 pounds soaking wet, One clean hit in Bear weather and they’ll be scared to catch the ball like Desean Jackson was when he saw #27 midair flying at him.
by Chitownproduct on Nov 30, 2010 12:03 AM CST up reply actions
Uhm
They play in New England, which isn’t exactly the tropics. Their wind doesn’t tend to be as weird, though.
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I was really hoping that we wouldn't have to be subjected to the term "Bear Weather" during this
regular season because it seems like every time we do, the Bears are the team are who look like they’ve never been outside of Miami. With the Jets and the Pats being the only two home games left, there is no reason to think the weather will favor any of the teams.
Just remember Tampa won it’s first game here in temperatures under 40 degrees, Houston beat us in what was then the coldest game ever played in Soldier Field about 4 years ago, the 49ers embarrassed us on Monday night football DURING THE DITKA ERA no less. Bear Weather is the kiss of death for us.
I was at that Texans game
Brutally cold; we ended up leaving at halftime cause our feet were frozen solid. I believe we were at the second coldest game as well a few years ago….can’t remember who it was against. It might have been the game where Brock Forsey had his best game.
"He's a great candidate," Ryan said. "If I hadn't made him drop in coverage so often on running backs, he might be the all-time sack leader. They call it zone blitzing nowadays. We called it, 'Richard, pick him up.'" - Buddy Ryan on Richard Dent's HOF chances.
I was at the Texans game too and we stayed for the entire thing plus waited outside because a friend
of ours was on the Texans at the time. I’ve never been that cold.
It's so cold your nosehairs freeze on instant contact
"He's a great candidate," Ryan said. "If I hadn't made him drop in coverage so often on running backs, he might be the all-time sack leader. They call it zone blitzing nowadays. We called it, 'Richard, pick him up.'" - Buddy Ryan on Richard Dent's HOF chances.
Thank you
" Bear Weather" is dead..we are a speed team.
"We were freaking robbed!! Our defense totally dominated all day! What? we gave up nearly 500 yards on defense? Yeah but we stopped them on the 1 yrd line! Our D is awesome!!"
- Entire kool aid drinkin' Pride of Detroit site-
lol uhm no..
Bear Weather never dies!
by Chitownproduct on Nov 30, 2010 2:06 PM CST up reply actions
I’m not scared at all about playing the Pats or the Jets at home.
Neither am I, god bless our turf which shall now be known as……
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Nov 30, 2010 8:02 AM CST up reply actions
I agree-
a team shouldn’t be rewarded for mediocrity. (Until it happens to the Bears in the NFC North when it will of course be okay and they will DESERVE to make the playoffs even though they’re 7-9!)
Joking aside, a team with a losing record going to the playoffs worsens the product the NFL is trying to sell during the most exciting time of the season. It’s in the NFL’s interest to have a rule like that because the most successful teams deserve a postseason chance and a more exciting January.
The 6-10 Rams making the playoffs is like giving the game ball to a guy who got in a fight during the game…..oh wait, that actually happens… and probably will this year.
You must have me confused with someone else, I have never been to Chicago.
[whispers] I sexually assaulted Scottie Pippen in 1997.
Gruden almost had an aneurysm talking about that very point on MNF just now. Was pretty amusing to watch; he’s positive that Goodell will change the rules to what Brad Biggs was talking about, should that situation arise.
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Regular season game changes, sure.
Changes to the entire structure of the NFL as we know it? Tall order, that.
by Steven Schweickert on Nov 29, 2010 9:58 PM CST up reply actions
No way a division winner doesnt have playoff representation
it doesnt matter what a teams record is you win your division you make the playoffs. I wouldnt want that being changed period. It would take emphasis away from division games and those rivalries are what makes this league great. Diluting that formula would be silly and Goddell is smarter than that. The herd will thin the weaker animals and this losing record team (NFC west, I’m looking at you) will be meat for someone’s playoff victory meal.
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by Bears-Cubs Bulls on Nov 29, 2010 10:08 PM CST up reply actions
Um, that's what my comment says, my friend.
Saying something is a “tall order” is akin to saying “I doubt it” or “Not bloody likely.”
by Steven Schweickert on Nov 29, 2010 10:10 PM CST up reply actions
I replied to the wrong post
Meant to reply to the post above U my friend, can you forgive me?
White Sox fans need not apply.
by Bears-Cubs Bulls on Nov 29, 2010 10:13 PM CST up reply actions
It's cool.
We just call it a “reply fail” and move on.
by Steven Schweickert on Nov 29, 2010 10:16 PM CST up reply actions
FIGHT AT THE FLAGPOLE AT 3PM
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What IF
and a big what if.
The Rams make the playoffs with a 7-9 record and proceed to kick ass and get to the NFC champ game?
Hmmm love what ifs
13. It's a magic number
by suckmyditka on Nov 29, 2010 10:02 PM CST up reply actions
on any given Sunday...
If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Nov 30, 2010 8:45 AM CST up reply actions
I disagree
I like the role of an underdog… I think it makes for a good story, and it’s not like it happens every season.
Teams peak at different times, teams get healthy at different times. You win your division you deserve to be there.
If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Nov 30, 2010 8:44 AM CST up reply actions
I agree completely. And we've heard this story before, out of the NFC West
Anybody remember the 2008 Cardinals? Everyone (fans & talking heads) said they were the worst division champ in NFL history.
They went on to represent the NFC in the Superbowl and were barely defeated by the steelers.
Great example
If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Dec 1, 2010 11:35 AM CST up reply actions
Ergo Kirwan is a tool.
The top offensive and defensive lines & current division champs don’t make the playoffs? What kind of genius is Pat Kirwan. A likely superbowl is Chiefs-Bears. Before Gore went down and out with his hip I would have thought the Fudgers could lose 4 of their remaining games. And it will certainly come down to the Lambeau game. It’s all about that.
The games versus the Lions and the Purple People eaters are crucial
Those are must win games and hopefully we can get one of the games against either the Pats or Jets. The Packers will probably beat the Niners and Lions and lose to the Pats. The important game for them(and by extension us) is the game against the Giants in Lambeau. If we can win three of our next four games(crossing fingers) and they split their next four games, that’ll be huge heading into the final matchup against the Cheeseheads. Let’s bear down fellas!
48 minutes of intensity
We continue to win games and it doesnt matter what the packers do
Only the Jets game worries me, we can easily go 4 and 1 or 5 and 0. I dont see the Packers winning out with their lack off running game and one dimensional offense. They are just too beaten up and injuries really show this time of year. We are lucky to be relatively injury free and it will make all the difference down the stretch. I see us taking this division and hope that final game up north in GB is a throw away game. The national press has given us no respect since the pre season, why expect them to jump on the bandwagon. According to these bozos we didnt beat the Eagles, the field prevented Vick from being Vick. Stop listening to those A-holes, this division is within reach.
White Sox fans need not apply.
by Bears-Cubs Bulls on Nov 29, 2010 9:03 PM CST reply actions
The game may not be a complete throw away, depending on whether the bye is within reach at that point
I agree with you about concentrating on us winning first and foremost, however I would like to see the Packers knocked out of contention before that game.
48 minutes of intensity
Good point, I still forget about that NFC south division from time to time
Your right, we may end up competing in that game should we end up in a tie with the other div winners. Losing to the Giants doesnt help that situation. Again we control our destiny and we are peaking at just the right time. Peppers was talking about this yesteday post game. You want to play ur best foot ball in December and January and I see Peppers hungry for post season action and his play seems to improve by the week. Lets win out and shut up the entire national media that had us coming in around/ behind the Lions in the North.
White Sox fans need not apply.
by Bears-Cubs Bulls on Nov 29, 2010 9:27 PM CST up reply actions
speaking of Peppers
That picture had me laughing out loud, even if Briggs is picking him up which i would guess he is, he still makes him look like a Toddler, and that’s Briggs lol.
by Chitownproduct on Nov 29, 2010 9:43 PM CST up reply actions
I'm not sure about the 4-1 or 5-0 KoolAid
I think the GB game, as nervous as that makes me, is going to be really important.
I would puke my lungs out if we have to watch Rodgers give himself the WWF Champ belt after he runs in a touchdown against the Bears.
You must have me confused with someone else, I have never been to Chicago.
[whispers] I sexually assaulted Scottie Pippen in 1997.
So you are questioning wether the Bears can win out or close to it?
I was on the fence too until we dismantled Vick and our offense looks like they finally are all on the same page. I am drinkiing the Kool-aid yes sir and we used to call it bug juice on the sports camp bus my friend and for the record Aaron Rodgers is a tool.
White Sox fans need not apply.
by Bears-Cubs Bulls on Nov 29, 2010 10:12 PM CST up reply actions
I see
wins against the Lions, in Minny against the Vikings, and splitting the games with the Jets and Pats, just don’t know which. It was good luck to get them both at home, but one is gonna end up a loss. That’s 3-1, so I do guess you have a point. I must just get nervous getting overconfident in Chicago sports.
You must have me confused with someone else, I have never been to Chicago.
[whispers] I sexually assaulted Scottie Pippen in 1997.
I'm looking for Cutler to slam him to the turf if he does that
and yes I meant to say “Cutler” specifically.
by northernsails on Nov 30, 2010 3:07 PM CST up reply actions
If a team wins their division, they should go to the playoffs.
Regardless of record, or strength of schedule, or what have you. They. Won. They may be the lousiest of the best, but they’re still number one. Then the next step would be saying, "Well, the AFC teams are better so more of them should go to the playoffs than NFC teams.)
The Minnesota Vikings: Where we're so desperate to win a Super Bowl, we'll even sign washed-up Packers.
Agreed...
Why have a structure if the teams playing within that structure can be removed at whim? It’s not their fault the whole division sucks.
It’s pretty clear they won’t get a wild card, let them fight for their division at least, and then pray they get better next year.
by Steven Schweickert on Nov 29, 2010 10:09 PM CST up reply actions
It kind of is their problem that they suck
With that said, I do agree with both of you about having all division winners make the playoffs.
"He's a great candidate," Ryan said. "If I hadn't made him drop in coverage so often on running backs, he might be the all-time sack leader. They call it zone blitzing nowadays. We called it, 'Richard, pick him up.'" - Buddy Ryan on Richard Dent's HOF chances.
It's the Rams' problem that the Seahawks, Niners and Cardinals suck?
I mean, sure, the Rams aren’t good, but it’s not like they’re the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked.
Just messing; I worded it messed up. It’s not the individual teams’ faults the rest of the teams suck.
by Steven Schweickert on Nov 29, 2010 10:23 PM CST up reply actions
It's their problem that they kind of suck too
That’s if they go 7-9 and win the division.
"He's a great candidate," Ryan said. "If I hadn't made him drop in coverage so often on running backs, he might be the all-time sack leader. They call it zone blitzing nowadays. We called it, 'Richard, pick him up.'" - Buddy Ryan on Richard Dent's HOF chances.
Last I checked the Rams didn't decide to let Kurt Warner retire from the Cardinals.
Or allow the Seahawks to get rid of Deion Branch.
I know if the Rams suck it’s because the Rams suck.
by Steven Schweickert on Nov 30, 2010 7:24 AM CST up reply actions
They're only number one arbitrarily ....
They haven’t earned the right to go to the playoffs with better teams staying home. The best teams should be in the playoffs, right?
just playin devil's advocate here...
But you’d be fine with a situation then where all twelve teams in the playoffs came from one conference?
The Minnesota Vikings: Where we're so desperate to win a Super Bowl, we'll even sign washed-up Packers.
by Robert Rence on Nov 30, 2010 7:19 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
The best teams *from each division*
Just like in every single other sport, once the playoffs begin, Regular season win-loss does not matter a whit. If you win your section, you’re in and you have a chance like all the other winners/wildcards.
by northernsails on Nov 30, 2010 3:11 PM CST up reply actions
Isn't it awesome that the Bears are relevant here in the final weeks of the season
Being good rules, being crappy sucks. Go Bears.
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by Bears-Cubs Bulls on Nov 29, 2010 10:28 PM CST reply actions
Can't see the rules changing..
eventually the divisions are going to change as they always do every few years..the 49ers are on their way to being a dominant team and the rams are working back up..and for a closer to home example..i can see the Lions becoming a 9-7ish team in the next 2 years if their QB can actually stay healthy.
The 49ers are what now?
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I believe he said...
on their way to being a dominant team
DOMINANT!!!
If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Nov 30, 2010 8:48 AM CST up reply actions
Isn't every team on their way to being dominant ?
isn’t that the goal? Who says the Ninners are any closer than anyone else to ‘nearly being good’, Singletary is not a good HC, so that’s one big thing against them….
Who says the Ninners are any closer than anyone else to ‘nearly being good’
Well you make a good argument as to why…
Singletary is not a good HC, so that’s one big thing against them….
You’re even starting to argue against yourself now!!!
If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Nov 30, 2010 9:03 PM CST up reply actions
to be precise...
…if their QB can actually stay healthy.
Should read: “if Da Bears decide to let him stay healthy.”
I’d say that I hate to root for injury, but you’ve got to love the way we’ve gotten after Stafford when we’ve had the chance.
by Steve Ronkowski on Nov 30, 2010 10:37 AM CST up reply actions
What if...
We clinch the division before the Green Bay game? Do you think we’ll play all our players full out or sit out some starters?
by DJ E-Lite on Nov 30, 2010 3:45 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Only way I'd see us resting anyone is if:
1. We clinch the division and a first round bye
2. GB cannot make the playoffs, win or lose
We’re 4 weeks from worrying about either.
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Oops, forgot
If somehow all the playoff spots and seeds are clinched before the game we’d rest people due to the game being meaningless. But real small chance of that happening from the way things look.
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Even if that happened
I think we would at least give them a run for their money – when we had things locked up in ’06 we had all our starters in for the GB game until Grossman threw the game away…
by Steve Ronkowski on Nov 30, 2010 10:39 AM CST up reply actions
Resting players ?
You think we’re 11-0 or something ? Have you seen our schedule? Have you seen our offensive line? Seen the Packers schedule?
too many what ifs to call.
its going to be an awesome end to the football season so Its hard not to get a head of our selves right? the bears are right there in the thick of it, and as far as the schedule goes. i think the bears are totally capable of beating any of these teams. first the bears need not over look the lions. this week is a huge game again. could put us in contention for home field advantage through out. as the weeks go on the game at lambowski or the home game against the jets could be the difference in home field through out the playoffs. or just a weeks rest for the nfc champs before the playoffs start. only time will tell.
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by northernsails on Nov 30, 2010 3:17 PM CST up reply actions
It looks like the last game of the season will be the key.........
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by I love football! on Nov 30, 2010 5:54 AM CST reply actions
I read this as
“Looks like the last game of the season will be the Kev”
I got really scared.
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Packers' & Bears' Schedule
Da Bears should win vs Lions & Minny even on the road. I agree that the Pat’s & Jets games will be a split (hopefully at worst!). So I’m saying 3-1 before the Pack game. It’s an optimistic toss-up with either AFC team.
GB should win vs SF & Detroit. I see a loss @ NE (again I hope!). GB is .500 on the road so there’s some hope…The Pack should beat NYG. So GB is 3-1 as well. The Giants game could be huge depending on which NY team shows up.
Even IF (God forbid) a 2-2 record heading into GB, my thinking guess is equal records at 10-5. This could get interesting!
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GB @ NE
GB will probably lose, if Brady’s 25-game home win streak is able to hold up. Bears match up pretty well against NE – if we can take advantage of their youth movement on D and bring the heat on Brady we have a good chance. My real hope is that the Samurai does his old team a favor and takes one from GB at home this Sunday – a boy can dream, right?
by Steve Ronkowski on Nov 30, 2010 10:33 AM CST up reply actions
If you're going to dream
DREAM BIG!
It's 106 miles to Chicago, we have a full tank of gas, 1/2 pack of cigarettes...it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses.
I am looking at the Giants game.
My friend is a Giants fan and he is convinced the veterans on that team are not going to lay down like years past and let Philly just run away with the division and miss the playoffs. He seems convinced the Giants will beat the Pack, of course he is..he’s a fan after all. But if GB loses to NE and the Giants I think that would put us in Great shape if we win against Detroit and 1 against the Jets or Pats…I have a eerie feeling though the last game of the year will decide it, I hope it’s decided earlier than that though, I can’t go through a Heart Attack inducing Bears – Pack, Lameblow field, win it and in it game…I just can’t go through that.
by Chitownproduct on Nov 30, 2010 2:37 PM CST up reply actions
the problem is the nfc west winner will get a home game.
I have no problem with the division system, my problem is the nfc west will get a home game over a team with a better record. The rams finish 7-9 and get into the playoffs but get a home game against the 12-4/11-5 saints or packers. That is the part that needs to be changed. Home/away in the playoffs should be determined by record not whether you won your division.
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by garyfencikrapping on Nov 30, 2010 12:15 PM CST reply actions
a 12-4/11-5 team
should have no problem with a 7-9 team at their house
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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Nov 30, 2010 1:40 PM CST up reply actions
i agree
but a team with more wins shouldn’t have to go on the road just because they played in a stronger division.
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by garyfencikrapping on Nov 30, 2010 3:25 PM CST up reply actions
then they should win their division
Every year is different… It’s not like year in and year out this is an issue. Every once in a while you have a really strong division and/or a really weak one
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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Nov 30, 2010 4:12 PM CST up reply actions
I think when you start making rules like that
It will just open the door for other things to change, I really don’t mind the playoffs for Football.
by Chitownproduct on Nov 30, 2010 2:47 PM CST up reply actions
Optimism
I like this idea, lets go with it. After the Miami game on NFL Network when Deion and Co. were talking with Urlacher i heard a song in the background. Wasn’t sure if it was the stadium playing it but it was Journey singing Don’t stop Believing. After i heard that it summed up the season up till now and for weeks to come. Don’t stop Believing.
I downloaded that song on my Ipod and i now listen to it every morning on my way to work…
by Chitownproduct on Nov 30, 2010 2:59 PM CST up reply actions
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