I know the New York Jets pretty well. Outside of our boys, they are the only team I can honestly say I like to see win. Mostly because my brother down in Florida is a psychopath (I blame Rick Mirer for both of us) and as big a Jets fan as there is. But also because Eric Mangini gives the funniest press conferences outside of Arizona.
SIT BERNARD BERRIAN
There's a looming prospect for the Chicago Bears offense: Bernard Berrian and Mark Bradley on the field at the same time. That's something you absolutely save for Foxboro and Bill Bellichick. Don't give him a look at what might very well be the fastest and most dynamic receiver set in the history of this team. Give Bernie the week.
RUN, RUN, RUN
The Jets want the Bears to drop Rex back and try to chuck it all over the field. They are not the most talented defense around but they have a serious play-making safety in Kerry Rhodes and a great pass rush system, which was dominant against New England last week. Run the ball, get first downs...take the pressure off Grossman.
DON'T KICK TO JUSTIN MILLER
Outside of Rhodes, Miller is the MVP of this team thus far; he's been the best kickoff return man in the game. The Jets offense - on their best day - won't score more than 14 points. Keeping the ball out of Miller's hands assures that this offense will have to go the length of the field to do it.
TACKLE
I know it sounds stupid but it's imperative this week. Chad Pennington has the arm of an eleven year-old girl. He's going to throw everything underneath and if the Bears linebackers and secondary tackle well, the Jets will have an impossible time getting first downs all game long. The Patriots didn't and every time you looked up, a Jet was leaning across the marker on a 3rd and 4.
The tailgate will be in section 14A of the parking lot, just adjacent to Gate D. We'll be right up front from about 8 AM in a white wagon. Plenty of Schlitz and the beast to go around. Stop by and see both myself and the Reverend.
#2 Coxy said . . ."For the record, Grossman has led the Bears to a 12-4 record as a starter while completing 262 of 469 passes for 3,305 yards with 21 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. His stats are comparable to those of Brett Favre, who passed for 3,390 yards with 20 TDs and 17 interceptions in his first 16 starts." -Larry Mayer
November 16, 2006
#3 jeff said . . .http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=2679
Why don't these guys levitate more often? I gaurantee we wouldn't have lost to the Dolphins if these two used their flying powers then.
November 16, 2006
#4 District Selectman said . . .that is some amazing levitation...it would eliminate rex's height issues
November 16, 2006
#5 Fred said . . .Ditka levitated when he beat the Cherubim, Seraphim, the whole nine yards.
November 16, 2006
#6 District Selectman said . . .All excellent points.
Run and tackle. Run and tackle.
Sit Bernard because you can afford to and to let them damn ribs heal another week. That guy was hurting, let him rest the ribcage. Have him ready to go but only play him if absolutely necessary.
Fly the Bears flag high off the white wagon Sunday and GO BEARS!November 17, 2006
#7 jeff said . . .Run (block), run (block), run (block).
So much depends
uponOur offensive
lineOpening up
holesFor both running
backs.Poetry day here on Da Bears Blog. Just thought I'd gay it up a bit.
November 17, 2006
#8 Still said . . .Our Chicago Bears
When They Don't Turn It Over
No One Can Beat ThemNovember 17, 2006
#9 John said . . .Da Bears blog poetry slam
Cedric and Thomas
Thirty plus carries again
Jets will go down hardNovember 17, 2006
#10 Pissed off said . . .a Bears haiku
Brian Ulracher
a sound of running hitting
turf stuck in helmetNovember 17, 2006
I dont know if my poetry skills are up to par to compete with you professional poets but I will say again that I hope the Bears dont overlook the Jets. The J-E-T-S present a tough matchup, If the O-line doesnt allow much pressure we got it in the bag. Also I pray to the football gods that TJ gets another 30 carries, he can handle it and will wear down a defense. You know in all of Rex's good games he has yet to peak the 300 yard mark, I would like to see it happen but it seems we are up big and Greise comes in or we run the ball. And with this defense we will never be in a shootout type game where he will post major numbers. I like his TD to Int ratio right now, if he could just eliminate a few bad decisions he'd be on his way to hawaii but he had to compete with McNabb, Bulger and the likes.
November 17, 2006
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