Thoughts From NFL Week 15: Chicago Bears and Beyond
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Dec 21, 2010 11:00 AM CST
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PrintThis time of year it's definitely better to be a fan of a team with legit playoff aspirations (like the Bears). But it can also be exciting to get a look at some younger talent with an eye towards 2011 if you follow a team that's struggling. Some teams not in playoff contention got a peak at their future signal callers and some fared better than others. Potential 2011 starting QBs Tim Tebow, Joe Webb, Colt McCoy, Charlie Whitehurst, John Skelton, and Rex Grossman all saw action this week, and backup QBs Matt Flynn and Drew Stanton may have piqued some teams interest with some solid play.
I subscribe to the theory that if you are out of the postseason hunt, you go young. If you have vets on your team that you've already decided to part ways with in the off season then you sit them down. What better way to gauge the level of talent and the readiness of your players than in a meaningful regular season game.
1) That Eagles finish was one of the most exciting I've ever seen. Twenty eight unanswered 4th quarter points, that perfectly executed on-sides kick, Michael Vick running wild, and DeSean Jackson doing his thing.
2) How many Fantasy Football playoff teams started their week off in a hole when Vernon Davis only managed 1 catch for 4 yards.
3) Is Gary Kubiak next to get pink slipped?
4) One more coaching question... If the Chargers don't make the playoffs does Norv Turner need to go?
5) Corey Wootton might be the answer to a trivia question some day. Then again, I can see Brett Favre squeezing one more game out of his old decrepit body.
6) Thomas Jones cracked 10,000 yards rushing. Only the 25th player to do so.
7) Anyone else think the Jets benefited from some questionable officiating?
8) I'm telling you... the Lions will be a legit playoff contender next year. One more draft removed from the stench of Matt Millen should do the trick.
9) I'd be willing to bet that anyone that played offensive line in their youth was standing and cheering for Dan Connolly as he rumbled 71 yards. Big man has some wiggle to his game.
10) The Bears may not be the best team in the NFL, but I guarantee no one wants to see them come playoff time. A defensive front four that can get it done on their own, two great linebackers, an outstanding special teams, and an offense with just enough at the skill positions to make a defense wary.
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twothree great linebackers
You can’t ignore the contribution Pisa Tinoisamoa has made in the games he has played. I don’t mind the Bears sitting him/playing him on a limited basis these last games, but I hope he’s ready for the playoffs.
"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win."
Two great
and 1 good LB… I like Pisa, but he’s not on the level of Urlacher and Briggs
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 21, 2010 11:11 AM CST up reply actions
I agree
He probably won’t be league renowned player/HOF candidate, but I really like his coverage, speed, and hitting ability. Every team needs its role players.
"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win."
by GriggsBriggs on Dec 21, 2010 11:21 AM CST up reply actions
Hello?
HOF?
He hasn’t been healthy enough except for heavy spot work since we got him two years ago :(
What current stats are you going to use
He’s 4 bricks shy of a full load 2 years running.
by pete banachi on Dec 21, 2010 10:54 PM CST up reply actions
That's what he said.
He probably won’t be league renowned player/HOF candidate
by Steven Schweickert on Dec 22, 2010 12:41 PM CST up reply actions
I like Roach
better than Pisa because he’s younger, in better physical shape, and has the chance to be something special given more playing time.
by Stellarpete22 on Dec 21, 2010 11:21 AM CST up reply actions
Pisa/Roach
better than most team’s second-best LB.
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by jameslcrockett on Dec 21, 2010 5:11 PM CST up reply actions
Im going to be honest
Pisa and Roach are fantastic LBs, either one are starters on any other team. But Im going with Pisa, he is just a more forceful hitter than Roach right now.
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 5:14 PM CST up reply actions
It's great...
to be back to being able to flip a coin with the LB corp and not be wrong.
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by jameslcrockett on Dec 21, 2010 6:09 PM CST up reply actions
The Lions have only been outscored by 21 points all season
They are definitely on the cusp of contention. If they can get a bit better on defense and get healthy on offense, they’ll be contending next year.
yep
they need better LBs and it seems their secondary is improving lately.
by Stellarpete22 on Dec 21, 2010 11:19 AM CST up reply actions
Their secondary is kind of like our offensive line...
I see them bringing in some good talent through the draft. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Lions are one of those teams that goes from nearly dismal to playoff contender next year.
"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win."
by GriggsBriggs on Dec 21, 2010 11:23 AM CST up reply actions
Not sold on Stafford yet
Has to prove he can stay healthy for a while season. He has a good upside and playmaking ability but seems to be a surgery away from forced retiremnt
by TheMan1 on Dec 21, 2010 1:41 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Matt Flynn and Drew Stanton may have peaked piqued some teams interest with some solid play.
by Matt Frankland on Dec 21, 2010 11:20 AM CST reply actions
I have no idea what you are talking about
;)
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 21, 2010 11:21 AM CST up reply actions
I know it's a typo...
but I’ve always liked saying peaked sometimes… as in, never will be higher.
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by jameslcrockett on Dec 21, 2010 5:12 PM CST up reply actions
The NFC North...
should be a tough division next season. Let’s face it, the Bears have benefited from more than just good play, they’ve been healthy like never before. Kinda refreshing for a change.
1. Glad the Eagles beat the Giants; the Bears match-up better against the Eagles.
2. We will all know about the Jest by the end of next Sunday.
3. Love to see Rivers/Chargers/Turner fail AGAIN!
4. Props to TJ; he should still be a Bear!
5. This Playoff run should be great. There is not a single team that hasn’t been exposed in some way over the last few weeks.
6. The Bears can definitely make it to the SB and a revenge game against Brady and the Pats would be epic!
I'd prefer not to have Lovie return...Unless we win the SB baby!!!!
"There's a fine line between stupid, and clever!"
"I am serious... and don't call me Shirley." Leslie Nielson 1926-2010
I see your point about us matching up against the Eagles better
But wouldn’t it be awesome if we could get a second chance against the same team that mauled us earlier in the season? I hope we do to the Giants the same thing Carolina did to us back in ’05.
"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win."
by GriggsBriggs on Dec 21, 2010 11:26 AM CST up reply actions
I agree the Eagles match up is better
But the Bears offensive philosophy has changed since the 1st Giant game. Martz has adapted, and the O-Line has improved.
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 21, 2010 11:30 AM CST up reply actions
*That is, if the Giants even make the playoffs
I don’t want to sound like another one of those trolls, but for some reason, the more I look at it, the more I see another choke on NY’s part. Plus, I after watching Matt Flynn play this Sunday, I actually like his chances this upcoming week.
"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win."
by GriggsBriggs on Dec 21, 2010 11:49 AM CST up reply actions
I dont wanna see the Pack on playoffs.
2 reasons:
1- they are the packers
2- they need to beat us on wk 17 to be on playoffs.
"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 21, 2010 4:49 PM CST up reply actions
That could still happen...
but we also have tie-breaker over the Eagles and not the G-men… so the right team won for us.
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by jameslcrockett on Dec 21, 2010 5:13 PM CST up reply actions
Norv Turner
is definitely gone if the Chargers don’t make the playoffs. Think they have to win a few games in the post season to keep his job. I feel that Ron Rivera is going to be HC next year for them.
norv turner
..should have never been named HC of the Chargers in the first place, based solely on his head coaching resume previous to being with the Chargers. He needs to be gone. Rivera might be HC there, but not really sure how that Chargers owner thinks.
"I am a sinner who does not expect forgiveness. But I am not a government official." - Francis Wolcott
by Maelvampyre on Dec 21, 2010 12:35 PM CST up reply actions
How many Fantasy Football playoff teams started their week off in a hole when Vernon Davis only managed 1 catch for 4 yards.
I never even made the playoffs because Dwayne Bowe decided to go back to being a scrub two weeks ago.
by NorthSideBearsFan on Dec 21, 2010 11:46 AM CST reply actions
I raise my hand for Vernon Davis
I thought I was doomed… but pulled out a win to advance to the FF Championship (2 week playoff).
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
I had Ray Rice, Philip Rivers, V-jack and our D go off for me...
198 points total
When I played I was a triple threat.... Stumble.... Fumble.....Grumble....
V-jack was on my bench....
but I still won…
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 21, 2010 12:07 PM CST up reply actions
I had Boldin with 2 yards, Foster who ran for 15 yards,
and of course Peterson, who was worried that he might sprain his vagina from the cold and snow. So much for my season-long run in 1st place.
"The time has come to get deeply into Football. It is the only thing we have left that ain't fixed." - HST
wow...
I didn’t realize he was that close, and his 18.5 yards per catch is near the top for receivers as well… 83% of his receptions has resulted in a 1st down
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 21, 2010 12:15 PM CST up reply actions
Again I believe Forte and Knox will end the season with 1000 yards each
As well as Cutler having 3000 yards passing
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 1:13 PM CST up reply actions
hell yeah i commented when was the last time we had that and i beleive Lester
informed me of that (thanx again Lester)
95 I believe
With Kramer going over 3500, salaam going over 1000 and Graham and Conway both topping 1000 receiving yards.
In all fairness the 06 offense is still the gold standard for the bears (pretty sad). They scored 427 points (this years team is only at 293 so they won’t come close) and had a 3000 yard passer, 1200 yard rusher and a couple 800 yard receivers.
by lopey986 on Dec 21, 2010 1:28 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
And the irony about 95 is that we didn't even get into the playoffs that year
We won our last game, but needed help and didn’t get it. Season over. A shame, too, as our offense that year was very impressive.
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
Thats going to be rather easy if you ask me
Even though he will be lined up against elite DBs the next 2 weeks I honeslty believe his speed will just be too much and Martz will find ways to create mismatches.
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 12:56 PM CST up reply actions
Well
1 – Watching that game was exciting. Was pulling for the nyg but I thought man good thing this did not happen to the Bears cause all threw the Bears / eagles I had a bad feeling the eagles would take the lead in the 4th
2 – Not me. Nabbed Hernandez after his first big game on a gamble. Yay me
3 – From what I understand the houston owner likes kubiak and wants to keep him (talk out of houston anyways). Why I have no clue
4 – sd fans want norv gone now. With his luck though probably will make the playoffs
5 – they were talking about this on tv and radio. Their impressions by some was that he was done playing and wants to retire
6 – kc somewhat my 2nd favorite team. Glad they are playing well
7 – from what I can see the jets are the Bears of the AFC. Lucky
8 – I have to agree. Big wins vs gb and tb (playoffs teams) with drrew stanton as your QB pretty impressive (add in the fact that they beat the Bears twice and there you go)
9 – That was fun to watch. Well unless you were a packer fan
10 – Nope. ESPN says they are a team you WANT to face because they are so HORRIFICALLY bad. Cutler will throw 7 picks and the D is just avg. Just ask dilfer and tim hasselbeck
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
Derrick Brooks disagrees with pretty much all of them.
I bet he wishes Lovie would’ve picked him up.
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 21, 2010 12:08 PM CST up reply actions
I just saw him on espn saying this Bears team is like the 02 Bucs....
There's no substitute for guts.
-Paul Bear Bryant
by I love football! on Dec 21, 2010 1:14 PM CST up reply actions
ops meant
I was pulling for the eagles not the nyg….
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 21, 2010 12:14 PM CST up reply actions
I was begining to wonder...
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 21, 2010 12:16 PM CST up reply actions
10: Dilfer is a tool
If you’re going to analyze and fairly evaluate teams as a member of the media, then that’s fine. But if you’re going to repeatedly bash a single team and its quarterback, yet you’re admittedly jealous of Cutler’s abilities, then I’m sorry. That’s hypocrisy, and completely unproffesional. I don’t know how this guy still has a job. Regardless of what team I could be rooting for, even if it wasn’t the Bears, I still wouldn’t pay attention or respect to his commentary.
"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win."
by GriggsBriggs on Dec 21, 2010 12:43 PM CST up reply actions
Dunno about dilfer
every once in a while he will slip in some faint praise for Cutler…..
hasselbeck on the other hand just ripped him to shreds all day today on ESPN…..That screamed OMG IM SO JEALOUS with the way he said / handled it IMO….5 almost INTs every game…..Really? REALLY????! ….
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 21, 2010 1:23 PM CST up reply actions
Hasslebeck career stats from NFL.com
Season Team Passing Rushing Fumbles
Comp Att Pct Yds Avg TD Int Sck QB Rtg
TOTAL 95 177 53.7 1,012 5.7 5 7 9 63.6
Stellar career..how does this guy get a job?? oh that’s right.. his wife is on the view which ABC owns as well. Probably working for free..
"Better lucky than Good", but we are good! We really are..
Sounds like somebody needs to learn the fundamentals of how to protect the football
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 4:13 PM CST up reply actions
Hmm I wonder who else has said that???
Sounds awfully familiar
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 4:40 PM CST up reply actions
The same guy that has 16 more ints than tds in his career.
"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win."
by GriggsBriggs on Dec 21, 2010 6:22 PM CST up reply actions
This can't be true (sarcasm!)
Not the self acclaimed superstar Trent Dilfer! How could this be true? I thought he knew the ins and outs of being a star QB!!! My mind is blown
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 6:51 PM CST up reply actions
Derrick Brooks just made a shocking comparison between the 2002 Super Bucs and this years team
Both got smoked at home the week before they clinched the division, both rebounded from THAT beating and the 2002 Bucs eventually clinched the number 2 seed, with a 12-4 record. Both have defenses that are outstanding when it comes to forcing turnovers as well as having D-Lines that put massive pressure on opposing QBs. All this and the fact we perhaps have just as good of an offense that includes a much better QB. He believes we could be super bowl contenders. And all this is coming from a LEGIT football player, and not from some bums/wannabes in Dilfer and Tim Hasselback.
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 12:18 PM CST reply actions
The Bucs had a more stable offense. Brad Johnson may not be better than Jay, but he was played well enough that year to get to the pro bowl. It also didn’t hurt that he had Keyshawn Johnson, Keenan McCardell, and Joe Jurevicious. Allstott and Pittman weren’t that bad either.
I don't remember Space Mountain being so nauseating.
by ifuwannacrownem on Dec 21, 2010 1:02 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Hmmm...perhaps
Even then there are alot of similarities between the 2002 Bucs and this year’s Bears. Scary huh?
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 1:15 PM CST up reply actions
Allstott was a one of a kind player........
I liked their cannons that went off when they scored……
There's no substitute for guts.
-Paul Bear Bryant
by I love football! on Dec 21, 2010 1:19 PM CST up reply actions
TWSS
I don't remember Space Mountain being so nauseating.
by ifuwannacrownem on Dec 21, 2010 1:40 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Boom, rec'd!
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 21, 2010 2:17 PM CST up reply actions
They were stable, but not as potentially explosive.
And their return game was not ridiculous, like ours is.
"The time has come to get deeply into Football. It is the only thing we have left that ain't fixed." - HST
This D isnt quite on the level of that 02 bucs D or even our own 06 D
They are damn good. The big thing to look at between this bears team and the 06 bears or 02 bucs is the point differential. Right now we only have a +50 in the differential and both of those teams were over +150.
by lopey986 on Dec 21, 2010 1:34 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Thank god Jonathan Stewart is a three down back.
They might decide to let DeAngelo Williams hit free agency though i believe he’s a restricted free agent. Still they could let him walk. Walk right into Halas Hall.
I don't remember Space Mountain being so nauseating.
by ifuwannacrownem on Dec 21, 2010 1:18 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Unlikely
The bears believe in forte and they gave Taylor a pretty decent contract, they aren’t going to sink more money into the running backs. Forte will be a 1500 yard back with an upgraded line (I’m sure Angelo won’t do dick to address it though, other than a 6th round lineman).
by lopey986 on Dec 21, 2010 1:35 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
They do have more pressing needs...
but he’d be an upgrade over Taylor. This team works better with Forte at the lead (which he still would be over Williams), but with another solid RB to bring in the game as well.
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by jameslcrockett on Dec 21, 2010 5:18 PM CST up reply actions
Look to the draft
There are quite a few good prospects coming out that would be great fits in our system
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 6:54 PM CST up reply actions
Godd thing I paid my money for playoff tickets!!!
"Better lucky than Good", but we are good! We really are..
The Giants still have the ability to win the East...
Which would give them the #2 seed over us. No way to tell yet who would host and who would travel in the 1st round… and this is all unless I am totally missing something.
Nope. Here is why
First there is no way they will catch up to the Eagles this late into the season. Second if we win out we will finish 12-4, which is better than the 11-5 finish the G-Men could obtain.
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 1:50 PM CST up reply actions
Huh?
The Giants can still end up 11-5, and the Eagles could still end up 10-6. Not sure why you say there is no way the Giants could catch them.
Also, it is not a far-fetched idea that we end up in a t-b situation either (which we lose if it’s with the Giants).
Philly
Cause all they need to do is win and the East is theirs
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 2:20 PM CST up reply actions
We want
the Packers to wi…uh…we want the Giants to lose because they have the tie breaker over us.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
I don't know.
I was thinking in terms of Division winners and finishing as 2nd seed.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
Giants
F the Packers..I would like nothing more than to see their ass bounced from the playoffs..
"Better lucky than Good", but we are good! We really are..
by tfrabotta on Dec 21, 2010 4:27 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Powerful
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 22, 2010 11:53 AM CST up reply actions
The reason I said that is for that to happen we would have to see a compleate meltdown from the Eagles
And when you look at the last 2 opponents on their schedule ( Vikings then Cowboys) there should be no reason they even lose one of those games. The Giants, on the other hand, travel to Lambo field to play the Packers after they played such a surprizing performance against the Patriots. If the Giants lose one more game, or if Philly wins one more game, Philly clinches the East. And when that happens all we need to do is win out and we are the #2 seed.
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 2:16 PM CST up reply actions
FYP
…all we need to do is win out and we are the #2 seed.
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by jameslcrockett on Dec 21, 2010 5:27 PM CST up reply actions
The 3 seed will open at home
And the worst the Bears could do is the 3 seed
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 21, 2010 2:20 PM CST up reply actions
Its a gurantee now
And I honeslty believe we will clinch the #2 seed and a bye
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 2:22 PM CST up reply actions
that's what I heard on ESPN, but
you know they are a bunch of liars. I might believe them this time, as long as it has the Wiltfong Jr stamp of approval.
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 21, 2010 2:23 PM CST up reply actions
smart...
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 21, 2010 2:31 PM CST up reply actions
That's right.
3 hosts 6 and 4 hosts 5. In my head, I had not processed the West winner as being a host team. Imagine that.
It just doesn't seem right to see a team with a lower record make
the playoffs over a team with a higher record. Oh Well, DA BEARS are in.
Yeah, but remember too...
This doesn’t exactly happen often. If every few decades there is a one-off scenario, I’m okay with that.
Me too
but it probably increases the chances for the Bears to go deep in the playoffs. Well, maybe not but I like to think so.
"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.
Welp, yeah...
But then again, so does the at-best 8-8 winner of the NFC West.
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by jameslcrockett on Dec 21, 2010 5:19 PM CST up reply actions
I will be watching from my house in SC :)
Cheaper and warmer than live action. I’ve attended 2 Bears games since living here in SC and they have lost both games so, I figure I better stay at home this year.
I dumped V. Davis a few weeks ago...
my playoff opponent started him. I sabotaged his week without even trying to!
Anyone else think the Jets benefited from some questionable officiating?
I believe the Steelers have been very fortunate over recent years.
"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.
May i ask a favor Bear Nation?
Go and beat those freak’in JETS!!!!!!
That is all!
Don't cut your locks Tom Terrific!
You did beat the Pack for us to win the division
Lets see what we can do
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 5:21 PM CST up reply actions
You're still worried about the Jets?
I guess miracles could happen.
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by jameslcrockett on Dec 21, 2010 5:29 PM CST up reply actions
Not worried, but can't stand them. Rex is too busy making "films" anyway.
Don't cut your locks Tom Terrific!
by PatNation85 on Dec 22, 2010 12:05 PM CST up reply actions
How can the Jets possibly win?
I’m trying to figure out how the Jets will get a score against the Bears.
Bad QB play won’t get it done and Tomlinson and Greene aren’t going anywhere.
Hell, we could win 3-0 and it would’nt even be that close.
Peppers, Briggs, and Urlacher could have a feast. Not too mention Tillman should have
at least 1 pick off Sanchez.
Don't cut your locks Tom Terrific!
by PatNation85 on Dec 22, 2010 12:06 PM CST up reply actions
So what we really want is the Eagles and Giants to loose right?Both go 0-2.......
There's no substitute for guts.
-Paul Bear Bryant
by I love football! on Dec 21, 2010 5:42 PM CST reply actions
We also want both the Falcons to drop their last 2 games and the Saints losing in the season finale so we could clinch the #1 seed
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 6:56 PM CST up reply actions
and the Panthers suck
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 22, 2010 9:37 AM CST up reply actions
In the playoff machine on ESPN, i have you guys as the 3rd seed with a 11-5 record.
Bad news is that you guys face the Packers in the 1st round. So ummm, good luck with that. Meanwhile, Saints may go to the Rams or Seahawks. Brees in cold snowy conditions such as in Seattle? That may not be easy like many people may think.
Don't cut your locks Tom Terrific!
by PatNation85 on Dec 22, 2010 12:08 PM CST up reply actions
In case you were wondering were that 5th loss comes from, it's the Packers next
week. GB at home, i think they may brush it out.
Don't cut your locks Tom Terrific!
by PatNation85 on Dec 22, 2010 12:28 PM CST up reply actions
So you're saying we lose to the Packers.
Twice.
In back to back games, one at Lambeau and one at Soldier.
Considering Lovie has a generally good record against the Packers in his tenure, and we’ve already beaten them at Soldier once because they had no answer for Peppers except collect flags.
When beating them in Week 17 could give the Bears an undefeated division record and knock the Pack away from the playoffs.
by Steven Schweickert on Dec 22, 2010 12:48 PM CST up reply actions
It will be tough. I think that pass rush that the Pack has is truly tremendous.
My QB saw that first hand. In a game i thought wasn’t gonna be that close to be honest. You guys have a nice pass rush, but in the inclement weather, i think pass rush is somewhat negated.
Don't cut your locks Tom Terrific!
by PatNation85 on Dec 22, 2010 12:59 PM CST up reply actions
Be consistent on something, okay?
If pass rush is somewhat negated in inclement weather, how can you say in your opening sentence the Pack’s pass rush is truly tremendous as if that’ll be the thing?
And the last time the Pack and Bears played was back when Rodgers was completely healthy (i.e., pre-concussions), back when the Bears still forgot to pack Forte into the team bus, and back when the Bears’ O-Line was in the middle of all its shifting.
I don’t disagree that any game against the Pack is a tough game, but I still don’t see the base of this “The Bears’ll lose twice to the Pack in back to back games” argument.
by Steven Schweickert on Dec 22, 2010 4:20 PM CST up reply actions
I think they have by far the better QB and their O-Line is still better.
And whether it woud be negated or not, their defense in my opinion is better. Better CB’s no doubt.
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by PatNation85 on Dec 23, 2010 12:04 PM CST up reply actions
The Packer offensive line
nearly collectively $h!t themselves the last time they played the Bears for fear of Julius Peppers.
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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Dec 23, 2010 12:08 PM CST up reply actions
Lets say we get the by.............
Then that means the Saints and the Bears won’t play the first week……If the Season ended now….It would go……..
Eagles-Saints.
Rams-Giants.
is that correct or no?
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by I love football! on Dec 21, 2010 5:50 PM CST reply actions
No
If the season ended today the Bears and Falcons would have first round byes. Eagles would be the 3 seed, Rams the 4 seed, Saints the 5 seed and Giants the 6 seed.
Eagles would be at home against the Giants
Rams would be at home against the Saints
by Stellarpete22 on Dec 21, 2010 7:45 PM CST up reply actions
Just heard on the Score
Rogers is cleared to play against the Giants.
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.
That's Rodgers.
Mr Rogers is no loger with us.
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 honestly believe they rushed Rodgers' recovery
I mean he really got hammered by the Lions, and he has already suffered 2 concussions. There is no telling what the Giants could do to him.
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 22, 2010 11:38 AM CST up reply actions
You sure about Mr Rogers not being with us?
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by Ditkavsworld on Dec 22, 2010 11:56 AM CST up reply actions
Fixed it for ya
I heard Navybaby Seals never die.
PLEASE NO CALLS PETA, I KIID, I KIID!!!!
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.
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