The Bears Den: NFC North Champions Edition
by Dane Noble on Dec 21, 2010 7:41 AM CST
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Print...where we are the last team standing in the NFC North.
Brad Biggs has his quick thoughts on the game last night.
Steve Rosenbloom provides his perspective on the Bears victory.
Dan Pompei has a nice article on Vikings QB Brett Favre.
Rick Morrissey says there was nothing that could have changed the outcome.
Sean Jensen has his reaction on the Bears dominating performance.
John 'Moon' Mullin hands out this week's report card.
Moon also has video of Devin Hester's emotional press conference.
Kevin Seifert recounts the bizarre events with Favre and the Vikings.
Attention Propheteer: Here is the answer to my question last week.
Matt Bowen adds his always-insightful thoughts for our enjoyment.
We'll be handing out the game ball later, but until then, what are your morning-after thoughts?
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That picture reminds me
that I said last night, oh my god they killed Bret Favre.
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
I said the exact same thing!
my caption for the picture would be Urlacher saying, “Oh no! I broke it!”
by NorthSideBearsFan on Dec 21, 2010 9:55 AM CST up reply actions
That pic certainly sums up last night's game
and the respective seasons for the two teams.
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren
Bears finally do the destroying on national TV
rather than being the destroyee. Very nice to see them play up to their ability this time around.
"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.
How about a "favorite plays" thread?
Since the whole game was a highlight reel.
1 – Hester’s Punt Return to gain entry to the HoF.
2 – Wootton, the Favre Killer
3 – The forced fumble/fumble recovery (Visions of the Future). Wootton grabs the ball-carrier, Roach strips him, Melton recovers. Who are your 2015 starting Chicago Bears?
Cold weather Favre
Dane- we were both right. Overall, when he was younger, he was great in freezing weather, but in “recent” history he’s been terrible. Thanks for finding those numbers!
"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.
and we still got haters
Especially on cutler and the offense
by chiguy8506 on Dec 21, 2010 8:28 AM CST via mobile reply actions
a couple of my friends, so called fans
were hating last night even after they clinched…some folks can’t ever be pleased. Yet if the Cubs, Blackhawks, or Bulls clinched they’d be all on the bandwagon, pisses me off. SUPPORT YOUR TEAM.
I know you're curious Joseph, you're at that age, and you often forget to delete your internet history.
Great effort all around last night...
The Bears dominated a bad team and made a statement. I was worried the Bears would have a close or unconvincing win which would leave room for the MSM to pick apart the Bears. Instead they blew up the ‘queens, took the division, and killed Favre; can’t do it much better than that. Add the Hester returns and now he’s a threat again. This Bears team has what it takes to get to the SB, when I pegged them as a 9-7 team missing the playoffs. I will still be critical of Lovie for the same shortcomings that made the last 3 seasons so frustrating to watch, but he brought in some good coaches, got Peppers, held players accountable and has the Bears playing well this season. He deserves his due credit for the things he has accomplished this season and I cannot wait for the post-season.
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
One item of note that no one is talking about.
I believe Lovie showed emotion on the sideline last night. When you ask??? Well does everyone recall when the fan ran on the field? Well they got a shot of Lovie while it was going on and he seems (I say this cause Lovies is harder to read than Daniel Negranu) to find it entertaining ie he grinned.
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 21, 2010 8:45 AM CST up reply actions
I saw that and me too
find it entertaining ie he grinned.
I also noticed a celebration on the sidelines after that fifth turnover. Defensive players were giving high fives and getting in coaches faces, talking trash in a friendly way… I’m thinking there’s some sort of incentive for the defensive players , if they force five turnovers in a game.
Just another observation.
I could't agree more...
I have long been critical of Lovie as well since 2006. I’m new to this site, but what I like most this season is how Da Bears are making changes during the game. Something I didn’t see happening in the past. I’ll credit Lovie as well with getting some good assitant coaches.
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.
Possibly my favorite game pic of all time
"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)
by SackMan on Dec 21, 2010 8:42 AM CST reply actions 2 recs
The one with the chalk outline
in the game thread was humorous (now that favre is ok that is)…….
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 8:46 AM CST up reply actions
Ooooh... I didn't see that one. I must find it. Pronto!
"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)
Haha! Awesomeness
"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)
by SackMan on Dec 21, 2010 8:57 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Now we need Smudgers to add Horatio Cane somewhere in there
"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 9:00 AM CST up reply actions
A minor tweak....
"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)
by SackMan on Dec 21, 2010 9:02 AM CST up reply actions 7 recs
Tiger stadium 10-24-1971 Chuck Hughes
was jogging back to the huddle when he collapsed on the Bears’ 15-yard line without contact. Initially some thought he was faking an injury to stop the clock, but Bears linebacker Dick Butkus frantically signalled for help on the field.
He died for real and the picture of Butkus standing over his dead body was down right scary.
. "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental."
--Doug Plank
Wow, that is a scary scene to picture
What was the cause of death?
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 4:50 PM CST up reply actions
Heart attack
. "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental."
--Doug Plank
Wow
Unfortunately Ive seen somebody die playing football not too long ago myself. It really was an experiance I will never forget.
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 10:15 PM CST up reply actions
He definately asked for it
I was really wondering if he wanted to play in order to see how good his insurance policy was
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 10:45 AM CST up reply actions
"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)
by SackMan on Dec 21, 2010 8:51 AM CST reply actions 2 recs
Watching ESPN this morning was frustrating
that I had to turn it…..Its gone from the Bears will not win make the playoffs / win the division to they got lucky facing 4 third string QBs, 18 penalities by the packers, the callS against the lions, Cutler is a turnover machine waiting to happen (ignoring the fact that the mannings and brees have more INTs. In fact emanning leads the NFL in turnovers with 26 and brees has a INT in 10 STRAIGHT GAMES!!! You know what they would do if Cutler had a INT in 10 straight games), etc…..
Anyways First Take will be interesting to watch since skip bayless is a HUUUUUGGGGGEEEEEEE Cutler fan…..Actually wants to start fights with people over Cutler…..
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
i feel ya but let me hate man
Well prove them wrong
by chiguy8506 on Dec 21, 2010 8:56 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
You actually watch first take?
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 21, 2010 9:04 AM CST up reply actions
Sure catch it now
and then…..
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 9:05 AM CST up reply actions
I usually change the channel when it comes on after Mike and Mike.
Just something about the show I don’t like…
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 21, 2010 9:05 AM CST up reply actions
Well I DVR it
and skip the parts I dont like lol….Like jon ritchies “analysis” …….It helps…..
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 9:07 AM CST up reply actions
Ah, I have no DVR at work so I lack the luxury.
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 21, 2010 9:08 AM CST up reply actions
On paid leave
until the 9th woohoo…..
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 9:09 AM CST up reply actions
Ha
…..
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 9:14 AM CST up reply actions
I got some time off coming here soon. Enjoy!
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 21, 2010 9:11 AM CST up reply actions
I'm on paid leave, too
but my boss doesn’t know it
by NorthSideBearsFan on Dec 21, 2010 10:04 AM CST up reply actions
Ha even
better…..
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 10:05 AM CST up reply actions
I agree there is little respect for Cutler and the Bears out there generally
but it was a virtual Cutler love fest in the MNF booth last night. Gruden and jaws had a lot of good things to say about Cutler, especially Gruden.
It was nice to hear for a change.
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren
by lookingdeadred on Dec 21, 2010 9:14 AM CST up reply actions
Missed it
cause DVR conked out on me….Freaking thing….So now trying to find a copy of the game…..
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 9:15 AM CST up reply actions
they were praising us is what it sounded like.to.me
In other news bears nfc north champs. Tim hassleback and dilfer r still haters
by chiguy8506 on Dec 21, 2010 9:22 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Agreed. Gruden and Jaws had a lot of positive things to say about the Bears in general
they seem to be on board now.
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren
by lookingdeadred on Dec 21, 2010 10:01 AM CST up reply actions
I call it borderline gushing over Cutler
I’ve never heard such praise for him from a crew before…
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 10:02 AM CST up reply actions
Ha
I actually record the game on VHS and DVD off DVR for my collection….So get to watch the game at least twice….Sucks I missed this one though aggravating…..
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 9:26 AM CST up reply actions
but it was a virtual Cutler love fest in the MNF booth last night
I noticied that as well, however it didn’t start until Favre went down, I chalk it up to the lack of Tim Tebow.
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 21, 2010 9:22 AM CST up reply actions
It started off as the usual favre fellatefest
But once he left, good lord, gruden was riding cutlers jock up and down all night.
I thought the bears defense dominated, special teams dominated, I was impressed by forte, Chet Taylor stinks (or is only used on runs therefore teams know to stuff him, whichever you want to believe) and cutler made some damn good throws often followed by some damn dumb throws (that’s the cutler MO, live and die by it).
by lopey986 on Dec 21, 2010 9:22 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I woke up this morning
and remember we were NFC North Champs, and it was a good morning, praise Ditka
"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10
BTW Cutlers
throw to Kevin Knox….That was awesome…..
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 9:49 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Lol, I forgot about that.
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 21, 2010 9:59 AM CST up reply actions
More impressive though
his TD throw to RDavis. He fired it through a microscopic window.
That said, I have no doubt Orton could have made that throw, too. (yes, I am kidding)
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren
by lookingdeadred on Dec 21, 2010 10:03 AM CST up reply actions
grossman > Cutler
though rite….At least this weekend…….Yes I am kidding with you as well…..
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 10:04 AM CST up reply actions
All good players are named Kevin.
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
Thought they only made
good mods? ……
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 10:10 AM CST up reply actions
Maybe that's why Gruden kept calling Johnny Knox "Kevin" all night
It didn’t make sense at the time but now everything is clear
by NorthSideBearsFan on Dec 21, 2010 10:10 AM CST up reply actions
Almost as good as
Kevin Wooton’s sack on Favre…..
by David in Maine on Dec 21, 2010 10:14 AM CST up reply actions
Johnny Knox*
And yes it was one of the best passes Ive seen in a long time
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 10:49 AM CST up reply actions
it was a joke...
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 11:12 AM CST up reply actions
No it wasn't.
All good players are Kevin now. It’s a thing.
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
got it
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 11:14 AM CST up reply actions
What if...
and this is just hypothetical, the WCG community were to enact the “Kevin Rule”. Ex. instead of Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. we’d have Kevin A. Wiltfong Jr, or how about Kevinvsworld or KevinMan or Kevin4hof or maybe even Kevinneccessities.
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 21, 2010 11:31 AM CST up reply actions
That would be the single greatest thing to happen to this community
and probably also the greatest thing to happen to this lovely little planet we call KevinEarth.
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
Maybe we could have a Kev appreciation day
and enact the rule on that day. I think more people would be on board for a shorter period of time. Might have to get with Dane to get the ball rolling on that one.
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 21, 2010 11:51 AM CST up reply actions
Lol
SuckMyKevin, Kevin in Maine, Cloudy Kevin, kevinsplitter, Fire Kevin H…
Hey this is fun!
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
I know right
KevinCo, IfuwannaKevin, Galloping Kevin or Kevin Ghost, KevinBear, frenchKevin113, Kevin Noble, Kevin Taylor, Kevinribs, Kev-Train.
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 21, 2010 12:04 PM CST up reply actions
I was thinking
KevinFuture myself….But sounds kinda creepy to me 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 21, 2010 12:05 PM CST up reply actions
Oh now I get it lol that joke flew over my head
My bad I thought is was a typo
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 12:40 PM CST up reply actions
Lol ha
Gotta love the MNF crew….Though I wonder if they were drinking during the game…..You know to keep warm….
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 1:26 PM CST up reply actions
Now you're just being mean.
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 21, 2010 12:53 PM CST up reply actions
Well Played Sir.
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 21, 2010 2:06 PM CST up reply actions
Oh and don't forget
KevFan, HaeightmeKev, Kev735, Kevinfrabotta, SJS-Kev, GueaxKev, KevTime.
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 21, 2010 2:10 PM CST up reply actions
Kevmaddness3
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 21, 2010 2:11 PM CST up reply actions
I thought about that, but I liked Kevmaddness
has that creepy Lord of the Sith feel to it. You did do the Haight one above my appoligies for the duplicate work. I like GeauxKev as well sorry it took so long to put up.
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 21, 2010 2:20 PM CST up reply actions
Dane
how would you rank LSU’s chances in my bowl confidence pool??
"Better lucky than Good", but we are good! We really are..
I'm kinda partial to Tony myself...
but what the hell
"Better lucky than Good", but we are good! We really are..
Well then you'd have...
All the names above except it’d say Tony where I put Kevin. You thought I was going to do a list didn’t you?
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 21, 2010 12:52 PM CST up reply actions
Just Kevin?
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
I remain a pessimistically hopeful Bears fan.
nah that's lame. ;)
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 21, 2010 2:10 PM CST up reply actions
That's what I thought.
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
I remain a pessimistically hopeful Bears fan.
I don't know if I'd go that far, but far from amsome.
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 21, 2010 2:21 PM CST up reply actions
THE MOST PUZZLING THING TO ME
When Wooten killed Favre… Favre fumbled and NOBODY went after the ball. NOBODY. And, if you watch the replay… it shows he fumbled before he hit the ground. If the Bears had scooped up the ball and took it to the house, any challenge by Minnesota would not have changed the play. Unreal to me.
"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 thought I heard the MNF crew say
there was some obscure rule that if both your arms were pinned you can’t fumble or something..I could be wrong though
"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10
If that's a rule... then that is absolutely ridiculous.
That’s like the Tom Brady tuck rule. Absurd. A fumble is a fumble… period.
"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)
A fumble is a fumble
unless it’s a Favre-ble.
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
They called him in the grasp
Apparently the whistle blew right before Favre was thrown to the ground (killing the play, pun intended).
the whistles were blowing
it seemed they quick whistled the play dead for the old man
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 10:04 AM CST up reply actions
F'N Bullshit.
So, as soon as he got touched, the whistles blew? BS.
"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)
Seen it happen in a handful
of games this season….If the QB is wrapped up they want the refs to emphasize the grasp rule to prevent injuries to QBs…..Saw one time orton was wrapped up but threw a pass for like a 40 yard gain but they called him in the grasp and wipe off the play (was against kc)….denver fans were beyond angry…..Another one was when freeman was wrapped up and the ref blew the whistle and another Defender came in and hit freemen late and got a roughing the passer call…..
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 10:09 AM CST up reply actions
And even so... Lovie emphasizes to his team to grab loose balls no matter what
Somebody on the Bears should’ve picked it up and ran… just because it’s a loose ball.
Last week, Johnny Knox fumbles and sits on his ass and watches the Pats take it to the house. Inexcusable.
"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)
they all knew Favre was done
and wanted a good view
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 10:09 AM CST up reply actions
OK. Acceptable:)
"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)
All the whistles were blowing...
play was blown dead; that’s why nobody went after the ball…
"Coaches who can outline plays on a black board are a dime a dozen. The ones who win get inside their player and motivate." ~Vince Lombardi
by Fire Ron Turner on Dec 21, 2010 11:02 AM CST up reply actions
Just heard saw Hesters PC
WoW very emotional didnt know he was in tears……Mully was talking about how when he was thrust into the #1 WR role and not playing well Hester was afraid to go out in public because he thought he was failings and felt bad because the fans viewed him as such….
Mully also talked about how when he wrote a story on Hester and how he looked lost in the offense in which ron turner and darrel drake went to him and defended Hester and told Mully to stop writing misinforming stories…..
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
Happy Bears Victory Tuesday
Despite the win, the jackass analysts on ESPN still can’t give Jay any respect or the Bears much respect. Hasselbeck was saying that Jay could’ve had 4 or 5 interceptions. There was no praise on how he squeezed those passes in a tight window. It’s official…. Unless the Bears are on ESPN, I’m boycotting those douchebags.
by frenchbears113 on Dec 21, 2010 10:06 AM CST reply actions
I hate how the analysts pick and choose their
“He could have had 5 INTs” arguments. You always seem to hear it about Cutler, but not Brady (who SHOULD have had 3 against us and 2 or 3 more against the Packers on Sunday).
"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 21, 2010 10:48 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
True that
It happens to every quarterback. Rarely will you see a game where a reciever doesn’t squander a good pass or a defender is unable to hang onto a pick. Unfortunately, most “analysts” are greatly biased on a certain player’s reputation. It just happens that Cutler is known to force passes that lead to interceptions, and Hasselbeck seems to enjoy sounding like broken record.
"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 10:59 AM CST up reply actions
Hasselbeck is on Waddle and Silvy now and he is finding excuses to blast him...
he says that he’s uncoachable and that his mechanics are bad. It annoys me that a career backup is blasting a proven starter. I repeat F**K ESPN!!!!
by frenchbears113 on Dec 21, 2010 11:32 AM CST up reply actions
I heard that...
He just could not say one positive thing about Cutler.
Jake is right, we did have a band powerful enough to turn goat piss into gasoline.
by Chauncey Baker on Dec 21, 2010 11:39 AM CST up reply actions
I thought Silvy was about to blow his top haha
by frenchbears113 on Dec 21, 2010 11:45 AM CST up reply actions
Did Tim even go to the playoffs?
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 12:42 PM CST up reply actions
I really believe he is taking all the credit for what his son has done in the NFL
Which aint that much either
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 1:21 PM CST up reply actions
Can we give the oline some praise for last night?
Wilt, would love to see a review of how they graded out because it seemed their run blocking and pass blocking were both effective last night.
"Better lucky than Good", but we are good! We really are..
I thought the o-line did a solid job
but they were helped by Jay’s mobility, though. Great overall effort by the offense.
by NorthSideBearsFan on Dec 21, 2010 10:17 AM CST up reply actions
since you asked nicely....
I could grade it out… Maybe I’ll even have enough time to grade all 5 guys… Don’t hold me to it, but I’ll try and get it up for my Thursday post
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 10:22 AM CST up reply actions
Ew.
I’ll try and get it up for my Thursday post
No thanks.
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terrible...
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 11:13 AM CST up reply actions
What a night.
Between the 2 boxes of lemonheads, 1 bottle of 99 oranges, and 3 hours of shaboinking(she said 12 minutes, but really who’s keeping count)the Bears became NFC north champs. Devin Hester, at the minimum, should be in the MVP discussion. Hands down, Peppers is DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR!
I don't remember Space Mountain being so nauseating.
by ifuwannacrownem on Dec 21, 2010 10:27 AM CST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Couple quick thoughts...
Bears scored 27 points on offense. I know that most here are calling it 33. But I don’t count FGs where the offense doesn’t pick up (at least) one first down. Bears had two of those. One after the Pep pick, and one after the Hester return.
Jon Gruden is almost as painful to listen to as Matt Millen. Can you at least call the players by their correct names? Please? Jaws and Tirico were at least reasonable i.e. I could tune them out for the most part.
Jay Cutler has officially established himself as a second-tier QB. That’s not a knock. He’s in that Roethlisburger/Eli/Ryan/Schaub area of QBs. What will it take to propel him into the Brees/Rivers/Manning/Brady tier? A consistently good offensive line.
The defense came out flat, but dominated for 3 quarters. That’s good enough for me against a bad team. Pep is a BEAST, Wootton can become one. THarris is invisible, though the other DTs were at worst serviceable. Izzy works harder than any player I’ve ever seen. I don’t think I heard Briggs’ name called once last night. Peanut at least didn’t make many mistakes, and had two picks (one called back).
Our WRs are just fine, thank you very much. Of course, if we can get Fitz for no worse than a 1st round pick, I’d take that. But the combination of our 5 WRs, Forte, and Olsen can be as explosive and dangerous as any team out there. No need to break the bank to find a Brandon Lloyd type player; we’re chock full of those kind of guys. If we can get a Fitz caliber player for not very much, I say go for it. Otherwise, leave these guys alone. I still want to see DevA get more playing time. He can be a downfield safety valve for Cutler, if such a thing exists. Though he’s a step slower than Knox/Hester, he runs precise routes and towers over most DBs. Just gotta work on those dropsies…
Devin Hester. Nothing else needs to be said.
Why is Dez Clark STILL not seeing the field? Manu is decent as a blocking FB, and that’s about it. Clark is better than Manu at everything other than blocking out of the backfield. Why’d we spend 3 mil on this guy again?
I still say that, unless he WINS the Super Bowl, Lovie Smith can and has only earned the right to play out his current contract. Do the same thing again next year, and then we can talk about extensions. But make sure to lock up Rod and the Mikes for at least next year. Those three should stay on this team for as long as Lovie is around. Lovie isn’t a terrific strategy coach, but he’s a master motivator and, for one season at least, surrounded himself with people who can make up for his strategy deficiencies.
Urlacher is absolutely the Comeback POY. And he’ll definitely be top 5 in Defensive POY, though he’ll split votes with Pep for that particular honor.
OK, my rambling’s done. Thoughts?
not hearing Briggs name
means he’s doing a just fine job, and i’m almost sure he had a sack?
Superman wears an Urlacher Jersey under his costume
by BearNecessities on Dec 21, 2010 10:41 AM CST up reply actions
OMG... hilarious
No need to break the bank to find a Brandon Lloyd type player
We HAD Brandon Lloyd… he didn’t do squat for us.
"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)
Let Knox develop
And then find a Larry Fitz kind of guy, someone who is a great route runner that also has speed
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 10:56 AM CST up reply actions
He was actually pretty good in Chicago
Unfortunately a lot of the players in the locker room didn’t like it when he got “hurt” and then seemed complacent about not getting back on the field and sat out a lot longer than anyone thought he shouldve.
by lopey986 on Dec 21, 2010 11:23 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Which was the story
of his career up until this year…..Once he got hurt (which happen around the end of season) lloyd would always miss games with minor injuries…..
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 11:25 AM CST up reply actions
Rivers isn't elite. He has numbers but nothing else. Big Ben is elite due to 2 SB rings, one of which he actually played great in
by frenchbears113 on Dec 21, 2010 11:35 AM CST up reply actions
You know even if Cutler
got a ring I think the usual “haters” like dilfer and hasselbeck would still rip on him…..Probably say he only got it with a great defense and special teams……Even if you threw 5 TDs and no picks in that game……Think he is going to have to get 2 at least before they get off his back….Hopefully that happens cause I would love to see what they say then…..
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 12:08 PM CST up reply actions
Rivers is elite
He is a stud. I like big ben but without his running game and defense he is mere mortal. Rivers has lost all of wr this year at one time or another, Gates, no running game really and just produces. Very accurate thrower as well.
"Better lucky than Good", but we are good! We really are..
Agree and disagree
Rivers is a stud, buyt so is Big Ben. he may be a douchebag as a person, but he is an elite QB.
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren
by lookingdeadred on Dec 21, 2010 2:25 PM CST up reply actions
Big Ben had no real run game when he won the SB for the 2nd time. He took the team down to win it in the last drive...
Rivers is a choker. Numbers are nice but that’s all they are. He’s only played in one game without any starter. Most of the year he’s still had Gates who is a monster to be playing with plantar fascitis. All that matters is wins and he doesn’t have them yet. He probably will but at this moment there are only 4 elite QB’s in the league in Brady, Manning, Brees and Rapistberger. Then you got the numbers studs like Rodgers, Rivers, Schaub, Vick, Eli etc.
by frenchbears113 on Dec 21, 2010 5:01 PM CST up reply actions
and i just want to add that Rivers is a stud and a great Qb he
by frenchbears113 on Dec 21, 2010 5:02 PM CST up reply actions
damn it i got cut off..... but he is a great QB but he's not elite yet. But I believe he will be
by frenchbears113 on Dec 21, 2010 5:03 PM CST up reply actions
It all comes down to when he finally makes some noise in the playoffs
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 5:06 PM CST up reply actions
I agree with that. he shows he can consistenly be a playoff winner and he'll be considered elite without a SB...
if he wins a SB then he’ll be up there with the Brady’s of the world. Cuz Rivers is a beast. Too bad his number 1 receiver isn’t happy in San Diego and will be a Bear next year…… Im sorry i’ve been hitting the sauce since 5
by frenchbears113 on Dec 21, 2010 6:01 PM CST up reply actions
By your definition,
Dan Marino was not elite?
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren
by lookingdeadred on Dec 22, 2010 8:12 AM CST up reply actions
Anyone know where I could find Joniak's call
Of Hester’s record-breaker? I love listening to his calls of big plays for the Bears, especially returns. But so far all I could find on YouTube was just the MNF video and commentary, no Joniak. Thanks.
"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 21, 2010 10:50 AM CST reply actions
sometimes at
wbbm780’s website, they will have the highlight calls from the previous game.
by reefermadness3 on Dec 21, 2010 10:57 AM CST up reply actions
I found it on WBBM's site
Thanks! It’s quite epic, although Joniak and Thayer had to hold off on going too nuts b/c of the flag.
"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 21, 2010 1:08 PM CST up reply actions
i would recommend
pulling up this website for bears games (after a little playing with the dvr to get audio and video in line of course). it is still a little weird the first couple of times but joniak/thayer is sooo much better than whatever the tv network throws out there. i believe you will be hooked as i am.
by reefermadness3 on Dec 22, 2010 10:07 AM CST up reply actions
Hey Bill Cowher
Bears losing out and missing playoffs?!?
You mad?
Btw I’m tweeting mean but funny crap about dilfer
Guns dont kill people. Brian Urlacher kills people.
by Bear Lovin 21 on Dec 21, 2010 11:21 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Btw I’m tweeting mean but funny crap about dilfer
I think you could just keep it mean and no one would care… Dilfer is an idiot.
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 11:28 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah but his products are phenominal.
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 21, 2010 11:33 AM CST up reply actions
Bill Cowher's a douche
hopefully his recent dismissal of the Bears will end fans’ longing for him. The guy who came in after him did a pretty good job with the Steelers too.
I know you're curious Joseph, you're at that age, and you often forget to delete your internet history.
Thank you for saying that
otherwise I would have had to.
. "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental."
--Doug Plank
Devin Hester broke that record
in 150 less games. Think about that for a second, it’s unreal to comprehend almost. We are a lucky bunch of fans to see this guy do what he does, hopefully he is a life long Bear.
I know you're curious Joseph, you're at that age, and you often forget to delete your internet history.
Oh man...
I hate to be “that” guy, but just for posterities sake this is as good a place as any.
I seem to remember someone saying the Bears would win the NFC North back in June.
:D, I have to say this is one of those times that I couldn’t be happier to say I told you so :D
Associate Writer - WindyCityGridiron.com - Artist formerly known as Sklz711
And I remember seeing the "standings" and all of them had the Bears finishing dead last
To see their faces after seeing the Bears become the champs is just priceless
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 12:47 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, it has to burn just as bad...
As when Peter King said we’d win the Superbowl a few years back, and we failed. You want to step out on a ledge and make predictions, then do so and accept the flak or praise that comes with it.
Then again, Peter King still seemingly holds a grudge to this day from that debacle.
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Hey smudge got an idea...
Any way you could make a shop of hester running in a touchdown with brian mitchel in the backgorund chasing him?
I thought that sounded SWEET
Devin Hester. 14 Koff/Preturn TDs in 5 seasons.
I just thought I'd mention
that in a game full of tremendous plays my favorite might be the Forte run where the whole pile moved for another 7 yards or so.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
It made me chuckle
remembering how some believe Forte is weak and goes down too easily.
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren
by lookingdeadred on Dec 21, 2010 3:28 PM CST up reply actions
Anyone else think Peppers can win Defensive Player of the Year?
The guy is a monster. 7 batted passes. 2 Ints, 8 sacks, I dont know how many forced fumbles and false start draws. A blocked FG. The guy does it all and he comes up big when we need him too. Chris Harris is kicking butt too this year.
by Jonathan Heun Jr on Dec 21, 2010 3:21 PM CST reply actions
Urlacher deserves consideration too
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren
by lookingdeadred on Dec 21, 2010 3:29 PM CST up reply actions
biggest pleasant surprise of the year
I thought the ‘other DE’ opposite Peppers would be in line to make a lot of plays, but Izzy has been a wrecking ball.
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren
by lookingdeadred on Dec 22, 2010 8:14 AM CST up reply actions
easy on the Chris Harris praises
Had his best game last night but up until then has been below average all year. Terrible in coverage.
"Better lucky than Good", but we are good! We really are..
Chris Harris is playing out of position...
He’s a much better SS IMO than a FS, granted the difference isn’t as big in the Cover 2, but he excels more at laying the hit than he does in coverage.
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If anyone else noticed Major Wright is lining up more at FS and Chris "Hitman" Harris is starting to line up at SS
That really was the plan all the long, and Major is starting to get a feel for this defense.
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 10:21 PM CST up reply actions
This is the ideal combination
CHarris is way out of position at FS
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren
by lookingdeadred on Dec 22, 2010 8:14 AM CST up reply actions
But Manning has been solid at SS
maybe their anticipating him leaving via Free Agency
"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10
Wright & CHarris looks a lot better than
playing two SSs: CHarris & DManning
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren
by lookingdeadred on Dec 22, 2010 4:13 PM CST up reply actions
HITMAN
Played FS for the Bears in first stint. I don’t know if he has EVER played SS.
Idk where people get that idea?
Devin Hester. 14 Koff/Preturn TDs in 5 seasons.
by suckmyditka on Dec 21, 2010 11:01 PM CST up reply actions
Thats the position he played
at Carolina for a few years I believe
"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10
He was traded to Carolina for a fifth round pick...
Because he wasn’t that great at the position.
He then went to Carolina and was their starting strong safety, and looked much much better. He has always laid massive hits on people, and his coverage has been just okay. Great run support. Great team guy. Just not the best coverage guy in the world.
Per ESPN
It did not take long for Harris to solidify the interior of the Carolina secondary, where he added a physical presence and started in 15 contests. In addition to his 97 tackles and eight forced fumbles, Harris also had one interception and five passes defensed. He has good size and decent range, is an aggressive tackler and is most effective when playing close to the line of scrimmage.
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Where ever he wants it.
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
I remain a pessimistically hopeful Bears fan.
Nobody tells Ditka what to do
God said “Let there be light!”…..Ditka replied “Say please”
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Dec 21, 2010 5:09 PM CST up reply actions
You're wrong Ditka doesn't talk to himself.
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow
by Ditkavsworld on Dec 22, 2010 11:47 AM CST up reply actions
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