Week 15: Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings Game Preview
by Kev H on Dec 20, 2010 3:21 PM CST
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PrintThe Silver Fox is hoping for at least one more outing.
As reported by any sports-reporting outlet worth it's salt, Brett Favre has been upgraded from "out" to "questionable", and could face the Bears tonight at TCF Bank Stadium.
Favre will throw in TCF Bank Stadium two hours before game time and a decision made on his availability. The team said in a statement that Favre could not throw two days ago because of pain and declared himself out, but that he woke up Monday and felt better over the last 24 hours.
After a week where the focus has been on stadium preparedness, and possible injury, why not add another storyline into the mix? It's a situation that is incredibly interesting--very rarely does a player go from being "out" to "possibly able to go" just hours before game time.
Will Favre really be able to go? Will the Bears be ready for it? Will everyone slide into each other?
This image was posted by Zach Zaidman. It's what TCF looked like at 3pm:
Isn't that nasty?
Both teams are going to want to establish their ground games, for varying reasons. The Vikings offense should be directed and funneled through Adrian Peterson, until they can prove something to me otherwise. The Bears, similarly, want to get through this game, while possibly having to worry about limiting injuries. Leaving small speed receivers open to big hits in the open field is not the ideal formula for that.
But is it safe?
That's the million dollar question, isn't it? As you've no doubt heard by now, Vikings P Chris Kluwe twittered up a storm yesterday, labeling the field unplayable. He was apparently asked to stop talking about it, so that he did.
How can it not be assumed that it'll be bad, though? Snow has been falling and will continue to fall in Minneapolis throughout the game. Yes, the Fieldturf has some padding, but what will the surface be like as snow melts and refreezes on the field? What shoes will players be wearing? Will they be able to keep footing as conditions change?
Neither side has filed formal complaints, though, so it's business as usual. It should definitely be interesting tonight.
So what'll happen?
As before, both teams will want to run the ball, and often. Failing that, look for a lot of safe checkdowns and high percentage plays. Neither team is likely to take too many shots downfield, especially if they're not sure their receivers can get there.
What will be the key?
Special teams play is really going to be the defining factor of this game. Field position is crucial in games where it's difficult to move the ball, unless you happen to be the New England Patriots. If Hester can find solid footing, we may see history made in Minnesota.
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It seems weird to say,
but I feel the same way.
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 20, 2010 3:51 PM CST up reply actions
Well from what has been reported they placed heaters and chemicals to keep the turf from compleatly freezing
Anyways I don’t believe the turf will be that bad. And tonight, we shall see a new champion crowned. BTW if so then we will become the first team in the NFL to clinch their respective division.
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 20, 2010 3:35 PM CST reply actions
standing in line at tcf
Freezing my ass off. Would post more, but my blackberry is getting soaked!
Well, I'm sure I'd feel much worse if I weren't under such heavy sedation. - David St. Hubbins, Spinal Tap
by juperee on Dec 20, 2010 3:52 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Stay warm.
Our thoughts are with you.
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
thanks
There are 2 lines wrapped around the stadium: the “upper level” tix holders, and “lower level”. Been here since 330, even though suppossedly no queing allowed til 4. People say the lines started at 1pm. Lots of booze being consumed in the line.
Snow is steadt, but it’s 20 degrees, so warmer than before. Good number of bears fans, including on the bus down.
Ready to shoot the loudspeakers that chant the “no fun” policy incessantly.
Well, I'm sure I'd feel much worse if I weren't under such heavy sedation. - David St. Hubbins, Spinal Tap
by juperee on Dec 20, 2010 4:42 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Good luck man
stay safe and hopefully there are many other Bears fans there, I know my cousin who is going to school at the University of Minnesota is going to be there.
48 minutes of intensity
NFL fail
this has been a debacle from the get go … still the Bears had better play better than they did in the elements last week. They’re going to have to deal with the same adversity as the Vikings so it’s best to just shut up and play. Don’t care if we win 2-0.
BEAR DOWN!
I cannot wait to watch this game.
This game, with the cold and snow on MNF, is what the NFL is all about. I haven’t looked more forward to a game all year.
by DisCUBbobulated on Dec 20, 2010 4:05 PM CST reply actions
this is pretty humorous
fake Gruden
Superman wears an Urlacher Jersey under his costume
by BearNecessities on Dec 20, 2010 4:16 PM CST reply actions
Heh Love this one by "Fake" gruden
Santa Claus — This guy is everywhere! Australia in the morning, California at night. He has spent countless hours preparin’ for Friday night and now it’s gut-check time. If there’s someone out there who spreads more joy than Brett Favre, it’s this guy. It’s the time for givin’, Jaws, and I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday.
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
by CloudyFuture on Dec 20, 2010 4:56 PM CST up reply actions
Let's all say a prayer that
our guys make it through this game healthy.
and the P.S. let the Bears SMASH Minn
Amen.
Superman wears an Urlacher Jersey under his costume
by BearNecessities on Dec 20, 2010 4:21 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Just saw the ESPN update
No big snow flakes wind does not seem that bad…..Wind does swirl the snow around but does not look as bad as the snow storm in Chicago last week…..At this time anyways…..
Bears brought all kinds of shoes and cleats with them to test in warm ups…..
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
Is Favre throwing his good buddies at ESPN a bone?
After a week where the focus has been on stadium preparedness, and possible injury, why not add another storyline into the mix? It’s a situation that is incredibly interesting—very rarely does a player go from being “out” to “possibly able to go” just hours before game time.
It’s not like ESPN doesn’t know what to do with Favre’s.. er.. bone.
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Dec 20, 2010 4:26 PM CST reply actions
no kidding, one analyst is even saying that she can imagine Farve going out there with a curtain call
Schefter says that he is doing this for the fans…um yeah when has that guy done anything for the fans, its a great example of what makes Farve so unbearable.
48 minutes of intensity
chicago bus just drove by.
Bear down!
Well, I'm sure I'd feel much worse if I weren't under such heavy sedation. - David St. Hubbins, Spinal Tap
by juperee on Dec 20, 2010 4:43 PM CST via mobile reply actions
At least we don't have to listen to that annoying horn during the game which is a staple of the Metrodome.
48 minutes of intensity
they have sounded a recording of it a couple times though.
Well, I'm sure I'd feel much worse if I weren't under such heavy sedation. - David St. Hubbins, Spinal Tap
by juperee on Dec 20, 2010 4:48 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
They had it at last weeks game
when they were in det so I am pretty sure you will still hear….Hopefully not at all or not much though…..
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
by CloudyFuture on Dec 20, 2010 4:55 PM CST up reply actions
we just got interviewed by the star tribune
Highlight of the day… But not for long!
Well, I'm sure I'd feel much worse if I weren't under such heavy sedation. - David St. Hubbins, Spinal Tap
by juperee on Dec 20, 2010 5:00 PM CST via mobile reply actions
i got a haircut
i hope to hell that’s not the highlight of my day.
I'm playing sick today.
That BETTER not be the highlight of my day.
by Steven Schweickert on Dec 20, 2010 5:48 PM CST up reply actions
easy for me this year
wife wanted one 600 dollar thing, said it could be her christmas and birthday.
sold.
even Easier for me..
I Gave her Oral Pleasure and a cookbook.. she loved ans make me french toasts.. life is good..
"We didn't play our best game, and we won. That's got to be a good sign.'' - Jay Cutler
by Claudio Oliveira on Dec 20, 2010 5:59 PM CST up reply actions
must be a girlfriend
not a wife.
i kid. not really.
I don't want to be "that guy" but...
I Gave her Oral Pleasure
No details please, after all, this ain’t an open thread, yet.
by Steven Schweickert on Dec 20, 2010 6:00 PM CST up reply actions
Ops, sorry..
Wife.. just saying.. lol
"We didn't play our best game, and we won. That's got to be a good sign.'' - Jay Cutler
by Claudio Oliveira on Dec 20, 2010 6:05 PM CST up reply actions
well, lets stay only with the french toasts for now..
"We didn't play our best game, and we won. That's got to be a good sign.'' - Jay Cutler
by Claudio Oliveira on Dec 20, 2010 6:14 PM CST up reply actions
Well, I guess I will be around tonight.
My plans for tonight have been sacked.
The back up plans for tonight have also been sacked.
The back up plans for the back up plans have also been sacked.
Now I wish I had a ticket to the game.
The Minnesota Vikings: Where we're so desperate to win a Super Bowl, we'll even sign washed-up Packers.
From the sound of it
brett favre will play tonight…..
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
Yeah he will I bet
The more I think about this, the more pissed I’m getting. It’s bad enough our guys have to play outdoors because the dome sucks but now the Vikings get to move a player from “Out” to “questionable” 6 hours before a game?
The Bears are the butt of ESPN and the NFL’s joke and they could care less. We’re trying to win a division tonight. This is BS.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Ya no mention of the Bears clinching tonight
All how favre is a hero to millions and how his competitiveness will not let him sit another game…..
Ah well….Hopefully a win changes that….
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
by CloudyFuture on Dec 20, 2010 5:25 PM CST up reply actions
Well, I'm Going now do to the Madden 11 Wii simulation of this game..
I’ll be back in a Few Minutes..
"We didn't play our best game, and we won. That's got to be a good sign.'' - Jay Cutler
by Claudio Oliveira on Dec 20, 2010 5:27 PM CST reply actions
Ok, ready..
Bears 134 x -5 Vikings
Dude, I rock on this thing.. DITKA!!!
"We didn't play our best game, and we won. That's got to be a good sign.'' - Jay Cutler
by Claudio Oliveira on Dec 20, 2010 5:31 PM CST up reply actions
Did 6 myself Bears lost
4 times out of 2 with favre in the line up…..with webb it was 3 and 3…..
Avg score vikes 24 Bears 20….Depressed me to be honest lol…..
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
by CloudyFuture on Dec 20, 2010 5:31 PM CST up reply actions
PC sim
no but in the wins I cloned garrett wolfe and put him in all the positions…..Played a mean RT…..
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
by CloudyFuture on Dec 20, 2010 5:37 PM CST up reply actions
Oh and got
4 sacks at DT…..
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
by CloudyFuture on Dec 20, 2010 5:41 PM CST up reply actions
that's what we need, a lot of smurfs!
"We didn't play our best game, and we won. That's got to be a good sign.'' - Jay Cutler
by Claudio Oliveira on Dec 20, 2010 5:54 PM CST up reply actions
dickerson
just reported favre threw about 8 passes, all under 35 yards except for one. threw the 35 yarder, huddled with the people out there with him, and went inside. balls were fluttery (like that?) but the conditions are what they are. consensus is one throw can tell you if you’re hurt or not, but maybe not if you’re healthy. DRAMA during SNOWMAGEDDEON.
Different from this
Tom Pelissero of ESPN 1500 Twin Cities is onsite at TCF Bank Stadium, and has observed Favre "chucking darts." Adds Pelissero, "If he’s hurting it, he’s not showing it."
Judd Zulgad of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that Favre is "throwing 18-yard and 20-yard passes with some zip."
Later, Favre threw from 35 and 40 yards, showing no ill effects from his sprained S.C. shoulder joint.
It appears the Joe Webb era in Minnesota will have to wait.
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
by CloudyFuture on Dec 20, 2010 5:40 PM CST up reply actions
espn
playing up a similar story
sounds like he’s playing.
ESPN sounded
like that since sportscenter hit the air….Sounded like No doubt that favre is playing…..
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
by CloudyFuture on Dec 20, 2010 5:46 PM CST up reply actions
Poor Joe Webb
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Feel bad for the people
that started him in fantasy….
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
by CloudyFuture on Dec 20, 2010 5:47 PM CST up reply actions
ARRRGH!
I started him, expecting a modest 350 yds. and 4 TDs.
Just kidding… I didn’t start him.
Thanks Bobby!
Admit it
you started rex grossman…..
Jk….I now gaak did though…..Heard hes a big grossman backer…..
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
by CloudyFuture on Dec 20, 2010 5:59 PM CST up reply actions
Dont feel bad for Webb..
Peppers will assure he will play tonight..
"We didn't play our best game, and we won. That's got to be a good sign.'' - Jay Cutler
by Claudio Oliveira on Dec 20, 2010 5:56 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Bahahaha
At some point, he will play tonight.
by Steven Schweickert on Dec 20, 2010 5:57 PM CST up reply actions
Somehow
I have kind of a bad feeling about this game. Considering how we got our asses kicked last week, under similar conditions. And how Cutler seems to struggle in night games. I’m hoping our guys prove me wrong, though!
Thanks Bobby!
nervous as well
especially since i feel if they don’t win it tonight its not happening. hopefully they gained some toughness this week.
Im confident.
And call me crazy, but I’m even more confident at the possibility of Favre starting the game.
Aren't brittle-boned old men
supposed to freeze up/be immobile in the cold?
by Steven Schweickert on Dec 20, 2010 5:52 PM CST reply actions
The chicago bears need to win this game because
at midnight i turn 21 and would like to bring it in with a division championship and a whole alot of booze.
Brian Urlacher please make this happen and if you could score a pick six and id appreciate it.
Thank you
Bear Lovin21
Guns dont kill people. Brian Urlacher kills people.
1000
reporting someone in minnesota reporting the field is ice and the players are scared.
rice wore three different cleats and none of them worked.
not sure who reported it.
Ya Bradd Biggs on CTL
said the field is really Icy and slick…..
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
by CloudyFuture on Dec 20, 2010 5:56 PM CST up reply actions
Is this game on local TV?
any not cable channel?
You must have me confused with someone else, I have never been to Chicago.
[whispers] I sexually assaulted Scottie Pippen in 1997.
You mean you don't want to hear
the “This Guy Favre” Programming Network?
by Steven Schweickert on Dec 20, 2010 5:55 PM CST up reply actions
Well that could be a part of it
but mostly since I don’t have cable
You must have me confused with someone else, I have never been to Chicago.
[whispers] I sexually assaulted Scottie Pippen in 1997.
source?
You must have me confused with someone else, I have never been to Chicago.
[whispers] I sexually assaulted Scottie Pippen in 1997.
Darn!!!!
Beat me to it!
It’s legit!!
My dream coming true!!
Guns dont kill people. Brian Urlacher kills people.
by Bear Lovin 21 on Dec 20, 2010 6:03 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yep just on CTL
peterson out favre active most likely to start………
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
by CloudyFuture on Dec 20, 2010 6:04 PM CST up reply actions
Official now
favre is starting….
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
by CloudyFuture on Dec 20, 2010 6:05 PM CST up reply actions
Freakin T-Jack
It’s not bad enough he takes himself out, but takes AP out too. If I was Zygi, I would fire him myself.
Out of a cannon.
Into the sun.
The Minnesota Vikings: Where we're so desperate to win a Super Bowl, we'll even sign washed-up Packers.
by Robert Rence on Dec 20, 2010 6:23 PM CST up reply actions
A tad.
The Minnesota Vikings: Where we're so desperate to win a Super Bowl, we'll even sign washed-up Packers.
by Robert Rence on Dec 20, 2010 6:31 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
i want to see that cannon
or spaceship mounted cannon.
That also shots
lasers? …..
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
by CloudyFuture on Dec 20, 2010 6:32 PM CST up reply actions
so now gerhart
no slouch, but at least he is not a freak athlete.
No, he's not.
Just a younger, bit smaller, more-skilled-in-all-areas John Kuhn.
by Steven Schweickert on Dec 20, 2010 6:04 PM CST up reply actions
Farve is playing
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Playing? not for too long..
"We didn't play our best game, and we won. That's got to be a good sign.'' - Jay Cutler
by Claudio Oliveira on Dec 20, 2010 6:07 PM CST up reply actions
I am so ready for this game to start
Let’s put farve on the turf.
48 minutes of intensity
by dsenchi on Dec 20, 2010 6:05 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Favre starts, Peterson out
Strange game gets stranger.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Am sorta happy about Favre though
The legend should have a last shot at the team who hated him before it was cool.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Heard he is doing it
for the packers and aaron rodgers so they can still have a shot at the division…..
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
by CloudyFuture on Dec 20, 2010 6:10 PM CST up reply actions
Or because its MNF and he can get
all the attention. I doubt he gives 2 craps about the Packers.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Right
tonight the story should be about Jay Cutler rebounding in his second year as a Bear, and guiding his team to a divisional title. It’s a shame it’s turning into a Farve tickle fest.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Let 'em talk.
Let Jay continue the rebound during the game so we can see some feasting on crows later.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
But...
“Brett Favre’s a competitor. He wanted to give his team the best chance to win, and even though they lost the game, it showed the drive this guy has to continue his legacy.”
by Steven Schweickert on Dec 20, 2010 6:40 PM CST up reply actions
Didn't you hear
The Bears have been lucky all year, the D has scored all the points, Cutler leads the NFL 345 “should-be-interceptions”
"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10
If he wants to help the packers, so shouldnt he stay out?
"We didn't play our best game, and we won. That's got to be a good sign.'' - Jay Cutler
by Claudio Oliveira on Dec 20, 2010 6:12 PM CST up reply actions
This guy brett favre
of course he wants to play. Thats the competitor in him. He is a god among men and we are witnesses to his greatness…..And if they win tonight….Ho boy….
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
Nice Gruden impersonation.
Please, never, never, ever, do it again, as the overwhelming combination of positivity and Favrity made me sicker than I am.
by Steven Schweickert on Dec 20, 2010 6:14 PM CST up reply actions
wonder if
he knew peterson was out and he’s pushing it a bit. i;m sure he would have played if healthy either way.
Piece of cake..
Only Jared Allen Remains as threat..
"We didn't play our best game, and we won. That's got to be a good sign.'' - Jay Cutler
by Claudio Oliveira on Dec 20, 2010 6:17 PM CST reply actions
False
Icy field scares me more than any Vikings player…we are a slip away from having Todd Collins as our QB…or losing one of our LB’s…or DE’s…two area’s that we aren’t as deep at as we used to be…
"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10
roger goodell says
The field is fine. Stop all your crazy whining players. Im looking at you nutso punter. We are concerned about your safety and are best interest ie TV ratings. So you will play tonight and like it!
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
by CloudyFuture on Dec 20, 2010 6:21 PM CST up reply actions
"The field is fine"
says the guy who isn’t looking at getting tackled on concrete.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Well they would
know I guess….
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
by CloudyFuture on Dec 20, 2010 6:27 PM CST up reply actions
I loved his reasoning for expanding the season
That it will be no different that the last two preseason games…so does that mean the 3rd stringers will play most of those two games
"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10
Yeah
the whole thing is ridiculous.
Do you even know who wants more games at the end of the year? I’ve asked all of my football friends and NONE of them think adding two more games makes sense. This is the first year in recent memory that late Dec games are shaping up to be “meaningful”.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
As a meathead fan, I love the idea of two more games
The logical fan in me is worried about injures, pay, that kinda stuff. It helps having parity this year…its nice to not have a team that is head and shoulders above everyone else
"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10
Gould says field is terrible
per Jim Rose..
"Better lucky than Good", but we are good! We really are..
Favre will never go away...
I think he will wind up having to leave the game though…
No Peterson is also huge, the Defense can just tee off on Favre.
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team(s), throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.
I've said for years that Favre
will have to be wheeled off. He doesn’t know how to walk away.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
I think he will keep playing after that
Get some kind of robotic arms and legs and play with those. Robo-Favre will be around for hundreds of years.
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team(s), throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.
Favre will go away only when he get a tackle and turns to dust..
imagine a big cloud of dust and Gruden saying: “I Think Favre will get up once more, he always do that..”
"We didn't play our best game, and we won. That's got to be a good sign.'' - Jay Cutler
by Claudio Oliveira on Dec 20, 2010 6:32 PM CST up reply actions
Hammer Favre
Soon and often.. and the game will get wonderfully easy for us..
"We didn't play our best game, and we won. That's got to be a good sign.'' - Jay Cutler
by Claudio Oliveira on Dec 20, 2010 6:19 PM CST reply actions
That attitude makes me nervous.
Easy ain’t usually a word that goes w/ Chicago fandom.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Sure it is. Especially if
youre a Cubs fan. AM I RITE? ….
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
by CloudyFuture on Dec 20, 2010 6:22 PM CST up reply actions
Damn
…..
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
by CloudyFuture on Dec 20, 2010 6:25 PM CST up reply actions
Woo Hooo!!
No AP and we get to beat up Favre one last time!!!!!!
"Better lucky than Good", but we are good! We really are..
In my opinion this is a gutless move by the Vikes and Favre. Now I really hope that Pepp destroy him
I hope we embarrass them
on their 50th anniversary
"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10
my thoughts exactly. I mean the Bears spend all week on Webb and then "magically" he's healthy enough to start...
that’s really fishy to me. But since the Bears have seen Favre long enough they should know how to defend him especially without AP
by frenchbears113 on Dec 20, 2010 6:34 PM CST up reply actions
Its not like we don't know how to play against Brett
We’ve only seen him play since 92, we’ll be better off against Brett than Webb…Brett won’t scramble
"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10
can't run up the score enough
I am still hoping to surpass the 61-7 beatdown of the pack 30 years ago led by a dominating Vince Evans.
"Better lucky than Good", but we are good! We really are..
gutless?
Werder was just on ESPN saying that the medical people he’s talked say that Favre is risking permanent nerve damage by playing.
Stupid. Selfish. Sure. But “gutless”? I don’t see that.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Well with Favre in and AP out all is truly pointing towards a division championship
Now then…….BEAR DOWN CHICAGO BEARS!!!!
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 20, 2010 6:33 PM CST reply actions
I think they're a crappy team with Favre
but, BUT, this seems like a really weird twist of events. Too weird – I’m not feeling as confident as I was earlier today. I can see him coming out and shredding us, don’t know how, but I can see it.
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
They are probably thinking long term on AP
Why risk getting him banged up further in a meaningless game for them. Makes a lot of sense actually, it also shows Frazier doesn’t have Brett Favre in his 2011 gameplan but I think we already knew that.
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by Bears-Cubs Bulls on Dec 20, 2010 6:34 PM CST reply actions
Listen to that wind on the field
Wicked
"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10
Ugh Cutler in primetime road games is:
1 – 4
58.1 completion %
1,082 yards 3 TDs and 13 INTs with a QB rating of 51.0
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
Also Bears are
1 – 4 @ minny going back to 05…..Last win was @ minny was in 06…..
Cutler 3 – 5 overall in Primetime games…..
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
by CloudyFuture on Dec 20, 2010 6:38 PM CST up reply actions
0-0 at university of minnesota...
just sayin…
"Better lucky than Good", but we are good! We really are..
We need to score early and take the lead quickly
Coming back isn’t this teams strong suit and with weather its even harder playing from behind. Even if its a 3 point lead we need to stay out in front.
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by Bears-Cubs Bulls on Dec 20, 2010 6:38 PM CST reply actions
DUMBASS ALERT
DILFER HAS JUST SPOKEN
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 20, 2010 6:41 PM CST reply actions
Dilfer ripping the Bears on countdown
He is an assclown.
"Better lucky than Good", but we are good! We really are..
He's not even scared of appearances
at this point. He obviously has a beef with Cutler. It’s embarrassing.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Of course jealousy
becasue he royally sucked as a QB. #6 pick bust of a QB.
"Better lucky than Good", but we are good! We really are..
He's not lying.
The offense has been bad. Jay hasn’t won a lot of games in Dec. Lovie’s offenses have all been bad.
Is this news to anyone?
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
They looked okay agaisnt the eagles, vikings, and lions
One bad game in a snow storm and they are shit again??
"Better lucky than Good", but we are good! We really are..
hey we are the 26th ranked offense
not a lot to brag about there
. "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental."
--Doug Plank
We have made steady progress
since the giants game as we changed up the gameplan.
"Better lucky than Good", but we are good! We really are..
fixed it so the Offense doesn't lose games for us
they only went out and won the Philly game
. "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental."
--Doug Plank
what is wrong with that??
It wins games. You are putting in maybe the most complicated offense in teh NFL and we are in game 14. I will take it until we get a better Oline.
"Better lucky than Good", but we are good! We really are..
I'm not complaining Its the best it can be with that O-line
and I expect big things next year. But lets face it Offense is our strong suit this year
. "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental."
--Doug Plank
"not"
I will agree but there is promise there with some increase in protection. It is not a diasaster as Allie is basically claiming.
"Better lucky than Good", but we are good! We really are..
I'm saying that Dilfer's tone was bad
but what he said wasn’t out of line or untrue.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
sure
its television, the land of hyperbole.
I really don’t understand the kneejerk “Oh god, a talking head said something bad about something i like! Outrage!”.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Because the criticism is over the top
He exaggerates it like he has an ax to grind. That is the rub..
"Better lucky than Good", but we are good! We really are..
and because it makes for good tv
you’re still watching aren’t you? and talking about it?
than it worked.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
yeah he can reverse himself anytime like nothing was said before
guy is lucky to be getting a paycheck and knows it.
. "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental."
--Doug Plank
Coach Cowher says
we won’t win another game this year.
wonder what axe he is grinding
. "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental."
--Doug Plank
The message is different
compare how he says it vs. how dilfer does..night and day
"Better lucky than Good", but we are good! We really are..
look I don't like Dilfer any better than you do
but let’s not pretend that our Offense is anything more than a work in progress right now. Its more than good enough to beat the Queens.
. "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental."
--Doug Plank
I don't think I have said our offense is good
I said it is improving which it is. Our offense is good and bad at times which comes from having a poor Oline and learning a new system. It’s not that terrible they way we are portraying it. We could be the cardinals or Carolina. The offense if it is balanced is capable of putting up 25 points and be efficient. I just don’t know why it is necessary to constantly have this negative view of everything always by some.
"Better lucky than Good", but we are good! We really are..
we have been scoring an avg. of 21 pts a game
over the last 6 games. Better than the beginning of the season but not enough to set the house on fire.
. "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental."
--Doug Plank
yes, they've won games
and that covers a lot of stink.
but the offense has been not great on 3rd down. or the red zone. or in winning the LoS. Or in scoring in “must score” times.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Our third down conversion
for the four weeks before the Pats game was one of the best in the NFL. I’d say that is far from terrinle..
"Better lucky than Good", but we are good! We really are..
i ain't saying TERRIBLE
i’m saying “not great”.
FFS, man.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
3 decent games
doesn’t make up for 80 years of crap offense.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
only 60 years Allie :o)
. "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental."
--Doug Plank
we had Sid Luckman in the 40's
. "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental."
--Doug Plank
The Bears are 5-1 in their
last 6 games and are one of the best teams in the league on 3rd down since the bye. There’s nothing wrong with him pointing that out. He just needlessly slammed Jay by basically saying that if you take away his 1st option and running lanes that he’s not an NFL QB. What the hell is he talking about?
I’ve never seen a 1st round bust get more mileage than this guy. Is Steve Young says it, fine but not a guy that should be shining Ray Lewis shoes every morning.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Jay gets rattled
and he’s not settled in the complicated offense. Taking away his first move slows him down, esp with an aggressive front.
Again. Not news. Or slander.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
You know he's been slamming Jay since the trade
I’ll never forget him slamming his toughness saying Orton was tougher. Call Jay a lot of things but not soft. Dilfer is just a jealous prick
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Jay's a tough guy.
But I’ve heard very little criticism of Jay that’s been out-of-line. Especially from out of market people don’t watch every play.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Trent Dilfer just called the Bear offense pathetic
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by Bears-Cubs Bulls on Dec 20, 2010 6:41 PM CST reply actions
Trent Dilfer is such a hater
that there should be an investigation. On his best day he was never as good as Cutler on his average day. I’m sick of this first round bust running his mouth. Unbelievable.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Seems everytime we are picked by the national "experts" we lose and vice versa
so go ahead and bash us ESPN boys, we seem to win when they trash us pre-game.
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by Bears-Cubs Bulls on Dec 20, 2010 6:45 PM CST up reply actions
inactives
Vikings’ inactives: Safety Tyrell Johnson, safety Jamarca Sanford, quarterbacks R.J. Archer and Patrick Ramsey, wide receiver Greg Lewis, offensive lineman Thomas Welch, and defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy, running back Adrian Peterson,
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Nick Roach starts at strong-side linebacker for Tinoisamoa.
Tinoisamoa will be joined on the sideline by tight end Desmond Clark, cornerback Joshua Moore, defensive tackle Marcus Harrison, offensive lineman Edwin Williams, running back Kahlil Bell, and offensive tackle Herman Johnson.
Caleb Hanie is the Bears’ third quarterback.
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
inactives
Vikings’ inactives: Safety Tyrell Johnson, safety Jamarca Sanford, quarterbacks R.J. Archer and Patrick Ramsey, wide receiver Greg Lewis, offensive lineman Thomas Welch, and defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy, running back Adrian Peterson,
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Nick Roach starts at strong-side linebacker for Tinoisamoa.
Tinoisamoa will be joined on the sideline by tight end Desmond Clark, cornerback Joshua Moore, defensive tackle Marcus Harrison, offensive lineman Edwin Williams, running back Kahlil Bell, and offensive tackle Herman Johnson.
Caleb Hanie is the Bears’ third quarterback.
I want history to erase his every achievement.....I want him to feel the disgust in the bronco fans eyes when they look on him in shame....
- Jay Cutler on josh mcdaniels firing
So Pisa isn't dressed?
That could be a problem, Roach is ok but Pisa is better
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by Bears-Cubs Bulls on Dec 20, 2010 6:46 PM CST up reply actions
Pisa's leg is also still injured
and on THIS garbage? No thank you, I want Pisa around for the playoffs.
by Steven Schweickert on Dec 20, 2010 6:47 PM CST up reply actions
Yah but we gotta get to the playoffs first
cue Jim Mora!
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by Bears-Cubs Bulls on Dec 20, 2010 6:49 PM CST up reply actions
Well, AP is out
So his sevices are not AS needed as before
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 20, 2010 6:49 PM CST up reply actions
You guys are right, better to rest the guy if he is really injured and not just hurt
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by Bears-Cubs Bulls on Dec 20, 2010 6:49 PM CST up reply actions
I know where you're coming from on the "Playoffs?!" thing,
but I’d really rather not have him reinjure himself worse, especially with another pair of de facto playoff games coming up if we lose tonight.
by Steven Schweickert on Dec 20, 2010 6:51 PM CST up reply actions
Shut up Dilfer
The only reason you have a ring is the Ravens Defense
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team(s), throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.
by JoeCB1991 on Dec 20, 2010 6:46 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Ha Ha Vikings immaculate reception
I could see that a million times..it never gets old. Drew Pearson = stud! F U Vikings
"Better lucky than Good", but we are good! We really are..
What's Favre starting do to the Bears?
Will it matter if they didn’t watch film on him at all? Or will they have just watched general film on him any way since there was none of Webb? AP being out helps us because even though our rush D would shut him down anyway, it’s nice that that will be even easier.
"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 Dec 20, 2010 6:52 PM CST reply actions
It's kinda bull that they're allowed to play him
after declaring him “out” last week. Screws up a whole week of preparation and makes the whole injury report meaningless.
by Steven Schweickert on Dec 20, 2010 6:57 PM CST up reply actions
Yes.
"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 Dec 20, 2010 6:58 PM CST up reply actions
I wondered about that...
I thought it was official on Sat…if they said out on Sat, it was def “Out”
by David in Maine on Dec 20, 2010 6:58 PM CST up reply actions
Supposedly they said "Out" on Friday
and then pulled him to “doubtful” on Saturday under the radar or something like that. I don’t remember the specifics, and my brain isn’t working right now.
by Steven Schweickert on Dec 20, 2010 7:00 PM CST up reply actions
Something has to be done about this abuse of injury reporting
From BB having Brady as questionable since 2004 to Favre’s BS, they gotta button this policy up somehow. Not sure how it should be changed but something stinks with the current format of injury reporting
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by Bears-Cubs Bulls on Dec 20, 2010 6:59 PM CST up reply actions
MNF countdown guys bitching about weather
cut to Ditka:
“Weather-schmeather! Bah Humbug! Go play football”.
Love it.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
They'll have a new stadium.
Probably in a sunnier locale than they’re used to.
by Steven Schweickert on Dec 20, 2010 7:00 PM CST up reply actions
Goodell met the MN gov today
to start ironing that out, said Sean Jenson.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
A whole slew of Bears pajamas.
And a blanket.
But in a pinch, I can grab the Urlacher.
by Steven Schweickert on Dec 20, 2010 7:06 PM CST up reply actions
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