by Phil Simms
special to DaBearsBlog.com
Jeff would like to apologize to Mr. Simms for insinuating in not so vague terms that he has been raping his son Christopher after Tampa Bay Bucs losses. We have learned through sources close to the situation that Mr. Simms has, in fact, never raped Christopher.
I had a chance Sunday to witness the Chicago Bears' 40-7 win over Buffalo -- not on TV, not on tape, but in person. I'm a man of many words, but I think I can put this very simply: They are really, really good.
We're only five games into the season -- still very early -- but the Bears look to have the physical makeup, mental makeup and team chemistry in place. They have it all. They have a town that is on fire over their Bears. Chicago fans can sense it, and they come to the game with a bounce in their step. The noise level and their participation in the game is big.
The Bears have it all -- size, speed and depth. The one thing that caught me by surprise is that they are a big team. Of course, everybody has big offensive and defensive linemen, but they've got big players in the offensive and defensive backfields as well. Cedric Benson may be a backup to Thomas Jones, but he's a big back and that's valuable. The fringe players have good size.
Everything seems to be clicking for Rex Grossman and the Bears. There's a coach I used to play for -- I won't name any names, but he's working in Dallas these days -- who used to talk about something called "division from within." Well, the Bears have none.
They do not have one player on that team looking for the spotlight, looking to be singled out for his great play. And that just makes for a really positive working environment. That's what I mean about team chemistry. They have the right guys leading that team.
On defense, linebacker Brian Urlacher is a physical and emotional leader. He's a leader on the field and he also keeps things light in the locker room. Players gravitate toward him. On offense, the leader is center Olin Kreutz. It is always good to have a dominant player and personality on the offensive line -- especially at center -- and Kreutz is that player.
I'm not sure if I'm willing to go as far as ESPN's Joe Theismann did earlier this week when he said the Bears would go 16-0 and win the Super Bowl. But I will say this: The Bears are one of the few teams I've seen in quite a few years that can have breaks go against them, be emotionally out of it, play not even close to an "A" game, and they're still going to win. For a team to beat the Bears this year, it will have to play its best and get a few breaks along the way.
#2 Dave said . . .Very nice comments from Phil.
October 10, 2006
#3 Dave's Mom said . . .This kinda looks like last year, but maybe with a little more punch to it. Which only means the big collapse come play off time will be that much harder to deal with.
Why in the world would anybody put these Bears in any class considering they play in probably the weakest division in the league, not to mention the chumps they play outside there division.
If you ask me, I think they'll come crashing down to earth in a couple of weeks. Right now they're just riding high because they beat the hell out of cream puff last weekend, and caught Seattle with their pants down. Hell, they barely beat Minnesota.
So my advice to y'all, don't get to comfy, it's a long season and history tells us they will choke.
October 11, 2006
#4 Dave said . . .I like it in the asshole. Hard. Believe me, I'm a pro, i can take it.
October 11, 2006
#5 jeff said . . .Hey, fuck you, I'm the only one who gets to fuck my mom in the asshole!
October 11, 2006
#6 fred said . . .Dave helps. He reminds us things are not so easy. Keep winning. Game by game.
October 11, 2006
#7 jeff said . . .You our only as good as the next win. Dave, fuck you and your sister.
This is gonna happen.
Your mom would like to talk but she can't right now..........October 11, 2006
#8 Pat said . . .in case you don't understand dave, you was blowing fred's enormous dick during that last post
October 11, 2006
#9 Criminal Appeal said . . .Hmm...You'd think Dave Wannstedt would be glad to see his former team doing well. Things must be pretty quiet on the Pitt blogs these days.
Oh, and Dave isn't attracted to his mother. She's a little too....female.
October 11, 2006
#10 Dave said . . .Only two other teams outscored opponents by at least 90 points while starting 5-0. Both the 1999 Rams and the 1991 Redskins won the Super Bowl.
October 11, 2006
The only ass that will get screwed this year is the Bears. By years end. You know it coming.
You can talk all you want about who's mama going to take in the ass, but by years end, it'll be the "DA BEARS" who are takin it in butt, just like the NFL bitches that they are.
So go home fag boys, your mama's are waiting for ya.
October 15, 2006
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