Pre-Game Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles Open Thread
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Nov 7, 2011 4:00 PM CST
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This has been a long two weeks for Bears fans. After the Bears took down the Buccaneers in London more than 2 weeks ago, I think I've seen about 352 articles about poor Matt Forte. I'm more than ready for some football. After the MNF crew dusted off Barry Sanders for their pregame open before the Bears played Detroit a few weeks ago, I wonder if Ron Jaworski himself will represent all the Eagles and give some powerful words before the broadcast. I can only hope... After the jump I'll hit on all of the following (as requested by Kev); last minute thoughts, injury reports, late links, funny pictures, motivational songs, and pictures of Mila Kunis... enjoy.
Last Minute Thoughts:
Defensively the Bears need to control LeSean McCoy. If they can thwart their running game and force Michael Vick to beat them, I think they have a much better shot at winning the game. With the Bears defense being a predominately zone team, there's no need to assign a permanent spy on Vick. That's one of the reasons they've had success against him in the past.
On offense the Bears have to run the ball, mix in some good play action while chipping the Eagle DEs, and I'd love to see the tight ends involved in the passing game to take advantage of the Philly LBs. Their secondary is top notch, their LBs nt as much.
Injury Report / Motivational Song:
Click here for the injury report, and that link will pop like Ozone, Turbo, and Special K:
Notice how I cleverly fused two categories into one but using the "link will pop like" line...
Late Links:
Bears vs. Eagles Optimist vs. Pessimist by our very Sam Householder.
The always on his stuff, Pete Dixon, has complied the best link dump post on the internet in The Bears Den.
Our resident Shy Guy presents his Three Keys Against the Eagles: Offense and Defense. And seriously, if you aren't checking out the always stellar weekend stuff on WCG you're missing out.
El Jefe presented 5 Questions to the Bleeding Green Nation fellas (the Eagles SBN site).
Kev set down the Ban Hammer just long enough to answer some questions from those same Bleeding Green Nation guys about the Bears.
And technically this link could have been in either the thoughts or the links category, as it's a link about some thoughts.
Picture of Mila Kunis / Funny Picture:
Notice how I cleverly did it again and even added a little something for the ladies... and for the fans of boy bands, you know who you are.
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Go and read the Eagles "5 Questions" post...
Wow. The Meatball is STRONG over there…
Be thankful you don't have to stay up until 2:45 am.
Five foot three seems to thrive on his misery...
Had a daughter two months ago.
So, the odds are unfortunately pretty good I’ll be up at 2:45 or thereabouts.
My predictions for tonight's game:
*Jay Cutler will pass for 800 yards and 20 TD’s
*Matt Forte will run for 1000 yards and 3 TD’s (Hey Barber will vulture 3 TD’s himself )
*R.E. Williams will catch 50 passes for 500 yards and 10 TD’s
*Devin Hester will return 10 TD’s
*Brian Urlacher will have six pick 6’s
*Julius Peppers will have 10 sacks, 8 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries and 1 pick 6
*Peanut will punch loose 85 balls
*Robbie Gould will kick 10 FG’s because let’s face it, the offense has had problems in the Red Zone
Final score: 348 to -124
BEARS!!!!!
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deep breath
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BEARS
I'm pretty sure that math doesn't work out.
Took the 'G' out your waffle, all you got left is your Ego.
Editor at windycitygridiron.com | @KDoggers
It's close.
I’m certain there are 17 points missing somewhere. Possibly a couple of Knox scores and a Robbie FG.
Hmm...
20 TDs (assuming extra point) = 140.
6 Rushing TDs (Forte/Barber) = 42 points.
10 Hester Returns = 70 points.
6 pick sixes = 42 points.
Another pick six = 7 points.
10 FGs = 30 points.
We’re up to… 331, he still needs another 17 points. Another two touchdowns by Kahlil Bell and Adam Podlesh kicks a field goal because he can.
As far as the -124, that’s just the awesomeness of Ditka.
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by Steven Schweickert on Nov 7, 2011 5:15 PM CST up reply actions
Never challenge an accountant on whether or not something numerical matches up, even in jest.
It’s like nerdsniping.
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by Steven Schweickert on Nov 7, 2011 5:25 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Schweickert'd
Someone once called Mr. T, Mr. Coffee...his body was found in a dumpster shortly after.
Well said sir!
that’s just the awesomeness of Ditka
Those are the words I live my life by!
by frenchbears113 on Nov 7, 2011 5:25 PM CST up reply actions
What about safties?
I see at least one or two per quarter. Unless we prevent the Iggles from having the ball at all for one quarter.
Jay Cutler is our quarterback, baby! Please pass the nitroglycerin tablets.
Orange is Sunday
v. the Lions
Took the 'G' out your waffle, all you got left is your Ego.
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I bet ThorCo is losing it over the JT picture.
"You have a young group and if they start feeling too good about themselves, that’s not a good thing. So it’s my job not to let them. So probably they will hate me. But that’s OK too. My wife hates me and she’s still married to me." - Mike Tice
He's a BSB fan.
None of them could hold a candle to NKOTB.
Someone once called Mr. T, Mr. Coffee...his body was found in a dumpster shortly after.
I grew up in the "ethnic" part of town so I grew up on New Edition. Pre-cokehead Bobby Brown.... Awesome!
by frenchbears113 on Nov 7, 2011 5:52 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
New Eidition was great, thanks to them we had BBD shortly after.
Someone once called Mr. T, Mr. Coffee...his body was found in a dumpster shortly after.
Hmmm
An open thread without the word Fuck in it… Oh there it is fuck, fuckity, fuck, fuck you Eagles. Bear Down.
Someone once called Mr. T, Mr. Coffee...his body was found in a dumpster shortly after.
by Ditkavsworld on Nov 7, 2011 5:50 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Bravo
And I think everyone else is saving for the game to start. I can only imagine how many f-bombs will be dropped tonight..
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Nov 7, 2011 5:52 PM CST up reply actions
I'm sure a few fucking f bombs will get dropped.
Hopefully the kind that are fuckin happy.
Someone once called Mr. T, Mr. Coffee...his body was found in a dumpster shortly after.
Oh and I won't be around for the thread so feel free to
carpet F bomb a couple for me.
Ex of carpet F bomb
F U U U U U U UUUUUCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!
Someone once called Mr. T, Mr. Coffee...his body was found in a dumpster shortly after.
Watch your fucking language!
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Someone once called Mr. T, Mr. Coffee...his body was found in a dumpster shortly after.
1st
I wonder if Martz will do the same thing with the Eagles as he did with them last year? I mean, we ran against the Panthers all day last year, and did the same against them this year. Is Martz truly someone who will go with what he had success against familiar opponents? Not sure, but its something worth looking into.
And, after seeing that Palmer has thrown 6 ints in just 6 qtrs of football, anyone else thinking this could be a major bust of a trade for the Raiders?
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Nov 7, 2011 5:56 PM CST reply actions
One thing to keep in mind is that Philly didn't have either starting CB that game, and now they have a super beefed up one.
He should try more plays that will victimize the LBs and safeties, their weakest link on defense.
"You have a young group and if they start feeling too good about themselves, that’s not a good thing. So it’s my job not to let them. So probably they will hate me. But that’s OK too. My wife hates me and she’s still married to me." - Mike Tice
But its what Martz did last year
Lots of PA passes were used last season. And a few rollouts were called as well.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Nov 7, 2011 5:59 PM CST up reply actions
If that's the case then I'm all for it.
Not much of an Xs and Os guy so I wouldn’t have been able to tell you that.
"You have a young group and if they start feeling too good about themselves, that’s not a good thing. So it’s my job not to let them. So probably they will hate me. But that’s OK too. My wife hates me and she’s still married to me." - Mike Tice
I forsee middle range passes to bennett and forte
"I'm too drunk to taste this chicken" - Colonel Sanders
It's all about THE []_[] baby!!!
~"Smile when u being attacked,laugh when they talking boutcha,wave when they hating on u and Pray when they leave u alone Somethings wrong!"~ Deion Sanders
At least FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER before you judge me fool
Its great to see Bennett back, ain't it?
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Nov 7, 2011 6:03 PM CST up reply actions
Also a few short passes to Hester in space.
"You have a young group and if they start feeling too good about themselves, that’s not a good thing. So it’s my job not to let them. So probably they will hate me. But that’s OK too. My wife hates me and she’s still married to me." - Mike Tice
Give Palmer time... It's been 2 games in a new offense and he's been out of football 6 months longer than anyone else
and Mad Mike will do fine. More of the same
"I'm too drunk to taste this chicken" - Colonel Sanders
It's all about THE []_[] baby!!!
~"Smile when u being attacked,laugh when they talking boutcha,wave when they hating on u and Pray when they leave u alone Somethings wrong!"~ Deion Sanders
At least FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER before you judge me fool
Gonna be watching the game at BDUBS before i go to gamestop to pick up MW3 at midnight
LEGGO BEARS
"I'm too drunk to taste this chicken" - Colonel Sanders
It's all about THE []_[] baby!!!
~"Smile when u being attacked,laugh when they talking boutcha,wave when they hating on u and Pray when they leave u alone Somethings wrong!"~ Deion Sanders
At least FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER before you judge me fool
Im not gonna wait till the game starts before i let the f-bombs fly
Im way too pumped
48 minutes of intensity
I feel ya man
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Nov 7, 2011 6:13 PM CST up reply actions
But Eagles are endangered. You will go to jail.
"The Cubbie Bears are experiencing a 'Bull' market, so they are not Hawking anything because they are in the Black." Go Cubs, Bears, Bulls and 'Hawks.
Okay
FUCK ESPN and their predictions…
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Nov 7, 2011 6:13 PM CST reply actions
Bears Inactives
bears_insider Bears Insider
#Bears inactives: Anthony Adams, Nathan Enderle, Kahlil Bell, Gabe Carimi, Jabarra Williams, Mario Addison & Corey Wootton
I want history to erase their every achievement.....I want them to feel the disgust in the red sox fans eyes when they look on them in shame....
- Theo Epstein on Larry Lucchino and John Henry
Wow Adams out too?
Stephan Paea Time!
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Nov 7, 2011 6:14 PM CST up reply actions
vxmcclure23 vaughn mcclure
Lovie Smith on Adams: ``He’s been OK. He needs to play better. Kind of simple as that.’’
I want history to erase their every achievement.....I want them to feel the disgust in the red sox fans eyes when they look on them in shame....
- Theo Epstein on Larry Lucchino and John Henry
Another vet gets the bench?
Huh…
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Nov 7, 2011 6:16 PM CST up reply actions
David Haugh not digging that move
DavidHaugh David Haugh
Adams sitting out a surprise against a team that runs ball as well as the Eagles do. A veteran run-stuffer sits vs. NFL’s top rushing team?
DavidHaugh David Haugh
The benching of Adams curious but reflects how much Lovie values athleticism on DL against Vick. Adams good athlete, but need guys who run.
I want history to erase their every achievement.....I want them to feel the disgust in the red sox fans eyes when they look on them in shame....
- Theo Epstein on Larry Lucchino and John Henry
Hmm just noticed that
Wonder if Omiyale is first in line should someone on the OLine get injured or if they go to Carimi…..Also Bears have 6 WRs active tonight…..Curious that they would do that…..
I want history to erase their every achievement.....I want them to feel the disgust in the red sox fans eyes when they look on them in shame....
- Theo Epstein on Larry Lucchino and John Henry
Carimi is inactive.....
"The Cubbie Bears are experiencing a 'Bull' market, so they are not Hawking anything because they are in the Black." Go Cubs, Bears, Bulls and 'Hawks.
Doh
Nevermind didnt catch that…..
I want history to erase their every achievement.....I want them to feel the disgust in the red sox fans eyes when they look on them in shame....
- Theo Epstein on Larry Lucchino and John Henry
I'm not crazy about that
Jeez!! Wootton too, I have a feeling Wootton could be gone since we will probably draft yet another DE this year.
Jay Cutler is still my quarterback.
Formerly GallopingGhost
by Sam Householder on Nov 7, 2011 6:23 PM CST up reply actions
With missing time
Wooten fell behind Reed and Addison….From what I understand would take a miracle for him to get playing time now…..
I want history to erase their every achievement.....I want them to feel the disgust in the red sox fans eyes when they look on them in shame....
- Theo Epstein on Larry Lucchino and John Henry
Bizarre.
Thought he was a potential DE starter, now he can’t even get on the field to build some experience? Are Reed’s or Addison’s ceilings really higher than Wootten’s?
Their ceiling for not getting injured is higher.
"You have a young group and if they start feeling too good about themselves, that’s not a good thing. So it’s my job not to let them. So probably they will hate me. But that’s OK too. My wife hates me and she’s still married to me." - Mike Tice
by badsamaritan on Nov 7, 2011 6:41 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Does that leave us with only 3 DEs suited up tonight?
Pepps, Idonije, and Reed. Who am I missing?
by ChiTownSupremes on Nov 7, 2011 6:30 PM CST up reply actions
Yep
…..Only 7 DLinemen active tonight…..
I want history to erase their every achievement.....I want them to feel the disgust in the red sox fans eyes when they look on them in shame....
- Theo Epstein on Larry Lucchino and John Henry
Why would they have the 3rd QB Inactive?
I thought they are automatically active, do you just not have to list them?
Bears. Bulls. White Sox.
They changed the rule this year
Used to have 45 players active and could have emergency 3rd QB not count for that, but there were weird rules about not being able to play the others if QB 3 comes into the game before the 4th quarter.
Now it’s just a 46 man roster and you can do what you like.
Correct
Bears only have had Enderle active 2 or 3 times this season…..
I want history to erase their every achievement.....I want them to feel the disgust in the red sox fans eyes when they look on them in shame....
- Theo Epstein on Larry Lucchino and John Henry
I wasnt actually listening to the broadcast
its just that the phrase is always applicable
48 minutes of intensity
bears_insider Bears Insider
#Bears go with same O-line for third consecutive week: Webb-Williams-Garza-Spencer-Louis
I want history to erase their every achievement.....I want them to feel the disgust in the red sox fans eyes when they look on them in shame....
- Theo Epstein on Larry Lucchino and John Henry
Huge test
If they’re able to stem the green tide, the Bears will make the playoffs. It’s going to be difficult cause of the Eagles CBs and D-line, but the Bears should be able to exploit their weak ass run D.
Look for Forte and Bennett to have big games. Hester might surprise on offense.
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader" - John Quincy Adams
special *
well on second thought it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Hester take one to the house.
48 minutes of intensity
Ditto
I think he’s been good as a WR as well. He’s been open quite a bit, but only now has Cutler had enough time to find him down the field.
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader" - John Quincy Adams
I have an outside chance at getting home before the second quarter
I am very excited about this. I am still at work and have to go shoot pictures in about 25 mins. Hopefully it goes quick and I can make it home by 8:45-9pm.
I am very amped for this game. I wore my Ditka sweatervest to work. Got a lot of comments while I was out at my assignments, as well as in the newsroom.
Also, thanks to everyone who checked out my post, I like doing the Optimist/Pessimist thing and I can tell from all the comments I think you all like it too. Enjoy the game everyone and thanks again!
Jay Cutler is still my quarterback.
Formerly GallopingGhost
Let's go Bears!!!!!!!
Last year’s team played well in some big games. I haven’t really seen that yet this year. Losses to Saints,Lions, and Packers. We need a W tonight!!
Howdy everyone
Feeling good about today.
And after what I saw Patrick Peterson do last night, I want Hester to bring one back. I don’t care if it is 99 yards or not, I just want to see him do his thing.
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Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Coyotes, Arizona Rattlers fan
[I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
Leading the NFL in swagtangibles
Wild Prediction
After michael vick starts off with a couple of bad drives ron jaworski decides he has had enough and runs down to the sideline and demands reid puts him in at QB…..After jaws badgers reid for 20 minutes reid finally puts jaws in…..jaws then goes for 20 / 25 for 310 yards and 3 TDs…..
During halftime ESPN cameras show vince mcmahon coming out of a limo with Kevin Nash and Awesome Truth then go to commercial…..When they come back they show Dane Sazenbacher, Sam Hurd and Roy Williams laying unconscious with Kevin Nash and Awesome Truth over them with CM Punk making the save with a Steel chair…..Vince Mcmahon revels he was behind the attacks because he was worried about Monday Night Raw ratings tanking tonight…..Lovie Smith reveals that CM Punk will play WR in place of the injured WRs the Bears have…..
CM Punk and Jay Cutler immediately click…..CM Punk has 8 receptions for 135 yards and 2 TDs….When mike martz decides to stop using Forte and Punk Cutler looks up at martz in the booth and gives him the double bird…..mike martz then puts Frank Omiyale at WR to get revenge but that back fires as Omiyale catches the game winning TD and then kicking the extra point to put Bears over the top 43 – 38 Bears……
I want history to erase their every achievement.....I want them to feel the disgust in the red sox fans eyes when they look on them in shame....
- Theo Epstein on Larry Lucchino and John Henry
Heh he is a
“professional” wressler…..
I want history to erase their every achievement.....I want them to feel the disgust in the red sox fans eyes when they look on them in shame....
- Theo Epstein on Larry Lucchino and John Henry
nice...
When Mike Ditka calculates pi it's decimal representation ends.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Nov 7, 2011 6:50 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
I was hoping that Jay would throw the ball at Rick Reiley there
Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan
Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Coyotes, Arizona Rattlers fan
[I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
Leading the NFL in swagtangibles
I'm going to say that a lot the next time I'm in Chicago.
"You have a young group and if they start feeling too good about themselves, that’s not a good thing. So it’s my job not to let them. So probably they will hate me. But that’s OK too. My wife hates me and she’s still married to me." - Mike Tice
They just hate on the Bears non-stop, while constantly praising any team we play.
Makes me sick!
by ChiTownSupremes on Nov 7, 2011 7:03 PM CST up reply actions
The Eagles are 3-4. How could they possibly have that much good stuff to say about them?
by ChiTownSupremes on Nov 7, 2011 7:05 PM CST up reply actions
EAST COAST BY-ASS!!!!!!
"The Cubbie Bears are experiencing a 'Bull' market, so they are not Hawking anything because they are in the Black." Go Cubs, Bears, Bulls and 'Hawks.
Coming off that
great win over the greatest dallas team ever assembled…..
I want history to erase their every achievement.....I want them to feel the disgust in the red sox fans eyes when they look on them in shame....
- Theo Epstein on Larry Lucchino and John Henry
good lord
for a moment, it appeared Reid was not wearing any pants. In the Gruden big man-on-man bus of love.
His ass sucked them up when he sat down
Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan
Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Coyotes, Arizona Rattlers fan
[I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
Leading the NFL in swagtangibles
But the lions
just signed kevin smith…..So…..
I want history to erase their every achievement.....I want them to feel the disgust in the red sox fans eyes when they look on them in shame....
- Theo Epstein on Larry Lucchino and John Henry
Not like the dude was going to do anything versus us anyway.
"The Cubbie Bears are experiencing a 'Bull' market, so they are not Hawking anything because they are in the Black." Go Cubs, Bears, Bulls and 'Hawks.
Not like the dude was going to do anything versus us anyway.
"The Cubbie Bears are experiencing a 'Bull' market, so they are not Hawking anything because they are in the Black." Go Cubs, Bears, Bulls and 'Hawks.
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