In one week the Chicago Bears will play for the world championship but if you believe what you've read in the papers and heard on ESBS, we actually lost to New Orleans last week. Even still, analysts I abhor and adore alike have made it abundantly clear: your Chicago Bears are so outmatched at quarterback - they shouldn't bother to make the trip to the state Ponce deLeon (the most overrated man in history) discovered.
They're wrong. Every single one of them. Rex Grossman won't just lead the Bears to their first title in twenty-one years. Rex Grossman is going to be the MVP of Super Bowl Piccolo. It's going to happen...
BECAUSE this isn't a time for fairy-tales. It is Peyton Manning's turn to find out. For Rex Grossman to stand at midfield in Miami would be the perfect encapsulation of the 2006 NFL season. It would be redemption in the Shakespearean sense: the complete exoneration of one of the nation's most scrutinized athletes. I can only tell you that hearing Salisbury & friends backtrack on Rex will bring the smiliest of smiles to my face.
BECAUSE he'll have had two weeks of hearing he's the worst starting quarterback in Super Bowl history. Bears fans know what the rest of the league doesn't: when you write this player off, he does special things.
BECAUSE Tony Dungy is a smart coach and he'll see an eery similarity between Jones/Benson and Jones-Drew/Taylor. Dungy knows his rush defense hasn't been fixed and he'll call the kinds of defenses that will give Grossman the chance to make big plays early. If Rex starts hot, the Colts won't know what hit them and the loud thump you'll hear at 7:24 pm will be the jaws of the nation hitting their living room floors, accompanied by a lot of folks saying, "This guy looks pretty good to me."
BECAUSE this Super Bowl is essentially a battle between the league's finest special teams unit and one of the league's worst. If The Weapon can give the Bears good field position while Maynard pins the Colts, Rex will have opportunities to throws TD passes. Statistical success does an MVP make and TDs make voters salivate.
#2 BRIANsong said . . .The week of bliss is coming to and end. The week of beer, nerves, beer, deep fried food, beer, Da Blog, nerves, moments of panic, times of waking in the night after having a bad dream about a breakdown in the cover two, beer, and finally, the big game.
In Rashied, I trust
January 27, 2007
#3 Megan said . . .Jeff has officially ushered in the homestretch. Big performance, Rex, big performance.
January 27, 2007
#4 Mikey said . . .I don't even listen to that crap on ESPeeeeeUUuuu anymore cuz it stinks!
Seriously, I think that the Bears can't help but hear about it and I could care less. Each part of the Bears team knows what they are made of. They have proven it to themselves and really, that is what builds confidence.
Am I nervous? Sure! Am I worried? Not really but a better emotion that describes what I am feeling is just plain ol' excited.
The game last week just really told me where we will be about 1 week from now... In our respective bars, homes and friends houses enjoying/celebrating the outcome of this game. All of us will be saying in our heads, "I knew we could do this!"
This is OUR time! Fairy tales are for fairies.
Chicks dig scares, pain heals, but glory lasts forever.January 28, 2007
#5 BRIANsong said . . .Or the Colts rush defense could lock you down just like they did against KC. Ever heard of Larry Johnson? That's the guy right behind L.T.
Please... outmatched at QB? Of course you are. Don't even attempt to compare Rex Grossman to Peyton Manning. (Oh, I know, Grossman has an "upside.")
BUT... what you do have is a LOCK-DOWN defense. If you can keep Rex from having to win the game from behind or on primarily a passing attack you'll have a great chance to win.
If he protects the ball and doesn't throw any picks, you're getting what you want from him. Remember Trent Dilfer? He won a superbowl and he's cut from the same cloth. Average at best... but made no mistakes.
If that makes Rex an MVP in your eyes, so be it. But let's get real... Rex isn't and never will be a Peyton Manning. Neither are 99% of the other QB's in the league. That's why the analysts give him no respect.
January 28, 2007
#6 Lazarz said . . .Far be it from me to speak for Jeff but I don't see him comparing anyone to Peyton Manning. I believe it's a vote of confidence in Rex's performance next weekend. As for Manning, I will engage in the conversation that he is a mediocre-at-best playoff quarterback.
January 28, 2007
#7 Buzzsaw said . . .Super Bowl MVP= 3 words: Windy City Flyer.
January 28, 2007
#8 Mikey said . . .I see the Bears winning this one. First of all I think Paytons' thumb is worse then they want the public to know. And unlike the Bears, the Colts have no qualified backup.(anyone remember 1977 Norris Weese?) The real grass playing surface, regardless what the experts say, is in the Bears favor. Grossmen will execute a unspectacular (?) error free performance as Jones and Benson pound it inside and out.
January 28, 2007
#9 District Selectman said . . .+++
"Even still, analysts I abhor and adore alike have made it abundantly clear: your Chicago Bears are so outmatched at quarterback - they shouldn't bother to make the trip to the state Ponce deLeon (the most overrated man in history) discovered.They're wrong. Every single one of them."
+++I won't speak for Jeff either. What I concluded from this statement is that if the Bears aren't outmatched at quarterback, then both teams have QB's of equal ability. I'm not sure I see it. If the Bears win and Rex plays a significant role, I'll be the first to suck it up and say he proved me wrong.
January 28, 2007
#10 Chad said . . .No qualified backup, Buzzsaw? Clearly you don't know the Jim Sorgi that I know.
Okay, sorry, that's my Badger coming through. I'm torn in my desire to see Manning punked out of the game, because we all know what happened the last time a backup QB from Wisconsin took the field against the Bears.
What I'd like to see from the media blitz week is a good diversion. Last year, Joey Porter opened his pie-sized yap to rant about some perceived slight. It was totally ridiculous, but only if you took it seriously: like a strong batch of chum, it completely distracted the media from the far more relevant issue of Roethlisberger's inexperience. I'd like someone (other than Tank) to throw a nice bucket of chum in the water this week.
Jeff, I couldn't have put it any better than those four reasons. And I don't care if the Colts stopped Larry Johnson. I watched the Chefs a decent amount this year with a buddy who's a fan. That was not a good team. Megan, you described the emotion to a T.
Let's get 'em.
January 28, 2007
#11 said . . ."If he protects the ball and doesn't throw any picks, you're getting what you want from him. Remember Trent Dilfer? He won a superbowl and he's cut from the same cloth. Average at best... but made no mistakes.
If that makes Rex an MVP in your eyes, so be it. But let's get real... Rex isn't and never will be a Peyton Manning. Neither are 99% of the other QB's in the league. That's why the analysts give him no respect."
So either you are Trent Dilfer or Peyton Manning? You don't understand much. You do realize that there is a huge difference between the two. No on here thinks Rex is as good as Peyton but many here think he is still a very good quarterback. We all think that he has the potential to be one of the very best in the NFC. Donovan McNabb? No. But pro bowl worthy.
He'll prove it next Sunday.
January 28, 2007
#12 said . . .Manning is a wuss. Did you see him pissing his pants at the end of the Pats game. No faith in his team.
I'll take Payton in a regular season game, but playoffs Ill take Rex. He steps up every big game. He has played well in all his playoff games (last week I am including) and all the games that he needed to play well in to keep his starting job. The kid has balls. Manning has tiny testicles that were covered in urine at the end of the last game.
January 28, 2007
#13 Tim said . . .
Bring it!!!Press diss-ing Bears, nothing but "Manning, Manning, more Manning", pre-sold "Colts Win Superbowl XLI" t-shirts. Hell, I hear Prince Charles is in the States- maybe he can crown Manning now?... Didn't the Colts havw this same thing way way back when Johnny U ran them in Baltimore. Back then e-v-e-r-y-o-n-e took this same "we already won" bait; hook line & sinker.
By god I love it, I really do. It's to the Bears advantage. Them "U-Helments" will see the Bears come out in their black jerseys ready to make a name for themselves and ready to play the "already crowned Colts". Bring it!
Analysis: Once again I see the Defense rising to the occasion, the special teams not only putting us into position by scoring. As for the O: it's true that Rex will not have to just play it safe-he'll have to find that accuracy deep within and perform. He'll have to uncork and let-r-loose.
Unlike the press and all the nay-sayers (that have tagged along all year on this site); Rex will be "game day" ready.
Definition:
Game Day Ready: The attitude and confidence of an athlete who is so pissed off that everyone has counted him out; that he has the focus to kick ass. Historical example: David kicked Goliath's ass.
At the end of the day, this upset will rock all the U-head fans. I'll open my front door and cup my hand to my ear. Off in the distance I'll hear the boo-hooing of little children as they ask their parents "Daddy, *sniff* what happened, you said Manning was great... *sniff* what happend Daddy?". The only response that will be offered is "Sorry son... It was just the Bears day... it was truely the Bears day".
--Midway--
January 28, 2007
#14 Midway Monster said . . .A quarterback isn't just some dude that can run fast and throw a ball hard. If that were the case, the Falcons would be 16-0. A quarterback is someone who can lead a team and inspire his teammates to perform...Rex (inexplicably) can do that. Look at the way the Bears rallied around him when the doubters were throwing insults from the cheap seats...you don't see that on other teams. Sure as hell not the Giants! It's the same in all sports. I'll build my team around a Ryne Sandberg before a Barry Bonds any day of the week.
Is Payton Manning a better quarterback from a purely mechanics standpoint? Absolutely. Will Rex be walking out of Miami next Sunday with a fat, gaudy ring? You bet your ass.
As my father always said, "It's 22 angry young men in search of a Super Bowl." It would be 24...but he refuses to acknowledge kickers and punters as football players. Weird guy.
January 28, 2007
#15 jeff said . . .Tim: your dad is wise!
--Midway--January 28, 2007
#16 The Freak said . . .hey mikey, sorry that came across wrong. i was referring to analysts' perception that the bears shouldn't make the trip. the quarterbacks were THEIR reason not mine. i am not stupid enough to begin comparing rex grossman to a guy i consider one of the best players i've ever seen. that being said, i hope his thumb falls off.
January 28, 2007
#17 mikebdot said . . .I think the point here is that Grossman has been "outmatched" before. Like, say vs. Drew Brees. And like Drew, Peyton is going to have to face the Bears' D, and they're not going to let him have an easy day. Grossman will have to play smart, but he may have some big opportunities. And if he's on when he gets them, the Bears are off to the races.
Isn't it true that Grossman had more 100+ passer-rating days than Manning this year? I still don't really know what that means... but I take it as a reminder than when Grossman's "on" he's capable of putting on a great performance. Of course we need Lovie and Ron Turner to dial down the expectations so Rex focuses on what's necessary to win... 140 yrds and no interceptions was plenty enough to get a W against the Saints.
But I like Jeff's point: while we have to suffer with the scary potential that Bad Rex will reappear like we're still in Arizona... it's just as likely that Good Rex will appear from Buffalo, and that's something that the ESPNheads haven't figured out yet.
January 28, 2007
#18 mikebdot said . . .I was always one to say I hoped Reggie Miller's head fell off...especially when he was getting old. If Rex Grossman won the MVP I would feel as elated when Reggie Miller got blocked by Teshawn Prince (sp?) a few years ago. I hate Reggie Miller so much I was actually glad when a Detroit player blocked him...how messed up is that?
In any event, Manning's thumb falling off would be superb.
I've watched quite a few Colts games this year and feel that with our defensive speed we have a great shot at stopping drives very early on. Another possibility of MVP is Hester if we can get the Colts to punt the damn ball (it doesn't happen very often, it's gaudy how infrequently they punt the ball)
Regardless, the net average is awful, so that's a good thing...
January 28, 2007
#19 Bear Dn. said . . .Re: The Freak
The reason QB rating sucks ass:
1. It takes four statistics into account (TD %, INT %, yds/att, comp %)
2. Those stats don't tell a story about a game, or a season, in fact, they distort the story
3. There is a maximum and minimum number for each category.
4. So, if you are 10 of 10 with 10 TDs, the 100% TD is maxed out so that it only contributes 39.6 to the total. Whereas someone who was 10/10 and had 2 TD would also max out their TD% contribution.
5. Also, let's say you were 10/10 for 990 yards (ten 99 yard passes for a TD), your 99 yard/att would max out your yards/att contribution to 39.6 as well. You could throw 10/10 and have 125 yards passing and do the same.
6. The INT% is cut off low. So, for instance, if you were 9/10 and threw 1 interception, you lose the 39.6 for throwing the INT. However, if you went 8/10 throwing one, you lose the same amount...if you went 7/10 and threw 3 picks there is another loss due to comp %, but only 6.25.
7. Comp % never tells the story of a group of plays or the probability of success of a given play against a given defense. It also mins (30%) and maxes (78%) at what seem to be arbitrary % figures.
Overall, it's a convenient way to talk about a quarterback without having to delve into anything specific about their play. In other words, it's perfect for pundits.
I know I've talked about QB rating previously, but it is just not a useful statistic. Not only that, the maximum for the stat itself is 158.6. That is just stupid. They could have scaled it down to 100 very easily.
Oh, by the way, these stats will get you a QB rating of 100:
12/20, 150 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT
A 100 passer rating usually equates to 0 INT and 1 or 2 TD passes. If you happen to hit most of your passes and your receivers break a few tackles for a big play or two, it gets closer to 158.3. That's the only story it tells. For instance, Reggie Bush made Brees rating last week sky-rocket to 83. If you remove that play alone, it would be 69. Your receivers can make a big difference.
January 28, 2007
#20 Chad said . . .In the words of Skelator (Al Davis), Just Win Baby. Brings you back to the whole Why Not Us? Why not now. This website kills me every week. I try to play things down and peak around Friday or Saturday for big games, but then Jeff posts and and I'm ready for the game NOW!!!
I expect a Rex vs. STL type performance. Solid, steady and able to hit the long ball when the opportunity presents itself. With 2 weeks to prepare, Ron Turner will have things fine tuned with what will work. The Colts D has been in a fairy tale land for the last 3 games. I saw a lot of KC this year too and they are not good outside of LJ. And we didn't give up nearly that many pts. to NE when we played. I know it's different circumstances but I feel good about our chances.
Also, the Des Moines Bear Bar will be 3rd Base in WDM. Come on down.
January 28, 2007
#21 jdawg said . . .I won't be there but any one in the Los Angeles area, Tin Horn Flats in Burbank is 100% Bears bar. I'm sure they will have quite the party. Of course if you want to get a seat, you'll probably have to camp out the night before.
January 28, 2007
#22 jeff said . . .I finally was able to not download the Saints game and not watch it a couple more times. These are my observations from that non-experience:
I think Bad Rex has been exorcised. Except for the blown TD pass to Clark there weren't great opportunities for him in the first half. Those long balls to Davis and Berrian in that half were the shots taken down the field to see if the Saints would back off the line of scrimmage: they did and Jones rammed it right down their throat.
In the 2nd half the Saints were determined to shut down the run and make Rex beat them. In my opinion it took Turner a series or two too long to start throwing the underneath stuff, which resulted in the 2nd half TD drive ending with Berrian's acrobatic catch. If bad Rex were still there he had all sorts of opportunities to force the ball in there when there was no play to be made. Instead he had incompletions (and at least three drops).
The Saints were pressuring him by sending in a wide blitzer from Rex's blind side. That was a more effective way to pressure him than up the middle, which is where Jones was looking for the blitz. That's also where Freeney lines up, which means our attention will be to Rex’s blind side more in the SB than the Saints game. It will be interesting to see if Dungy tries the occasional edge blitz and if we pick it up and make them pay.
January 28, 2007
#23 Chad said . . .i just finished not watching it again. good stuff, dawg. i don't expect dungy to bring blitzes. he coaches a lot like lovie and relies on the front four to provide 90% of the pressure. what rex needs to read are the colts linebackers who aren't bad in space. they'll make it look like he underneath stuff is there and then jump the route. i think the bears are going to (wait for it, max) use RASH and des up the center of the field. stretch out the cover 2.
January 28, 2007
#24 jdawg said . . .I think we will run the ball but if that is getting stuffed, we will be looking to the middle of the field. Des Clark may come up huge. If the middle linebacker is covering him, middle screens will work great.
January 28, 2007
#25 Coxy said . . .The first sack by Idonidge (sp?) and the sack/fumble by Anderson were on blitz packages where Briggs came up the middle. I wonder if a geek like Manning can pick up any signs from watching game film that tells him when 55 and 54 are faking the blitz or bringing it? It seems like most of the time Ulracher lines up over center he backpeddles at the snap back into coverage. Maybe they'll bring 54 and fake the Briggs blitzes.
January 28, 2007
#26 jeff said . . .Is anybody else starting to get that antsy feeling again like we had before the Saints game. I surprisingly made it through this last week pretty easily, but today it started to hit me. I am currently watching the Bears Saints game yet again. Dont know how I am going to make it through Sunday.
January 28, 2007
#27 mikebdot said . . .i got no chance of making it to sunday.
January 28, 2007
#28 Really Jay Mariotti said . . .I think I'm going to find a place to bury myself so that I freeze and then someone can come heat me back up on Sunday...although, a guy that sounds a lot like me was on the phone a little bit ago saying something about being patient or else I wouldn't catch the game...it was strange...almost like he was me in the future. I told him "fuck you Kyle".
January 28, 2007
#29 Chad said . . .Lovie Smith is a coaching genius.
Click above as my proof that I have always stood behind this proud man.
Too bad it is all for not as the Colts are going to crush Lovie's Bears.
January 28, 2007
#30 Megan said . . .I'm trying to find that flu medicine I saw on Saturday Night Live once. It lets you sleep for like 4 days straight. I'll take it say, Tuesday night. Get up early Sunday and I'm ready to go.
January 28, 2007
#31 Mikey said . . .Okay guys, distract yourselves. Go work out, play some basketball, get into a bar fight, have lots of sex or a little alone time with your dominant hand in the spankatorium. Get a GRIP! Pull yourselves TOGETHER! We are responsible for getting our team, our BEARS to the Super Bowl. We alone hold the power of calmness, assertion, confidence and sheer will to bring this team to glory and dominance. We can do this. We are... Bears Fans!
We have withstood 21 years of close but no cigar, some years closer then others. We have seen QB's come and go and some that had no business coming (take that anyway you want). Coaches that have been inept, unqualified or just wrong to lead this team to anywhere.
Here we are now, Lovie at the helm with nothing but net before us. We play this well and with confidence and, we can do this. Get out that orange and blue, get out that weber grill, become part of the solution, NOT the problem. Know that, in your heart of hearts that we will win the XLI (Brian Piccolo) Super Bowl!
January 28, 2007
#32 The Prophet said . . .It's interesting to read about how antsy you're all feeling. I felt exactly the same way the week before the Hawks played last year.
I actually has a hard time watching the superbowl. I like to watch games by myself because I hate "explaining" things to the more casual fan. I was almost sick during the whole game. Not because of what was happening... but because you wait for sooo long to get there and sooo much anticipation, analysis, etc. etc. that it borders on the insane.
Unless you are a naturally mellow person by nature, my advice to you type "A" fans would be to turn off the sportstalk radio for a few days, skip some of the evening sports reports etc. and see if you can let it all go until Sunday pregame.
I know it's really tough to do... but should the Hawks be fortunate enough to get there again someday, that's my plan. Let's face it, nothing else can be said or read that will change your minds about how you feel about the Bears or the Colts.
Bottom line is to enjoy this game! With free agency and so much parity in the league, you just don't know when you'll be in this situation again!
Of course I know none of you will take my advice, but I tried! :-)
Good luck and have fun! Thanks for allowing me to participate in the blog and poke some fun at you guys. Would you expect less from a die hard Seahawks fan????
January 29, 2007
#33 Chad said . . .No team will ever be able to win Super Bowl with a qb like Rex Grossman. Its called the Super Bowl not the below average bowl. Get real Chicago. Your stubborn pig headed coach will cost you the game. To Bad.
January 29, 2007
#34 Misguided Soul said . . .Wow prophet! Thanks. I'll be sure to send a memo to Brad Johnson, Trent Dilfer, Mark Rypien and Jeff Hostetler that average qbs can't win Super Bowls.
(oh, Rex Grossman is/will be a better qb than all those guys I just listed)
January 29, 2007
#35 thegreenmenace said . . .Sure, Rex hasn't been all the great this season, but wins are wins. And he's come up big when it's counted. Besides, there are 50 other guys who'll pick up the slack if he doesn't.
When I watch on Sunday, I'll be sure to turn the volume on my TV down.
January 29, 2007
#36 Coxy said . . .So since I am a football nerd and not a football jock, I made a comparison spreadsheet for the BEARS v. COLTS ( I already said I was a geek, leave me alone!). Its located here: http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=p7cT6BHYEYHZ9SMadlb8MLA
I will be doing a defensive, offensive, rushing etc comparisons throughout the week, if any of you want collaboration rights email me at thegreenmenace@gmail.com. Check it out!January 29, 2007
#37 Mark Cison said . . .Yo GreenMenace, You were not kidding about being a geek huh. I appreciate your concentration on the game and your procrastination from whatever it is you do with your life.
I think the First year row is interesting. Everybody is so quick to forget that Rex is a young, green pro quarterback. This is his first full season. He has done extremely well considering that fact. On ESPN they should show Rex's first full season numbers against Favre and Manning. Then maybe people will shut the hell up about him being the worst qb to win a super bowl (which they will in a 29-20 game that is not as close as the score shows). He is just a young(future Great) QB in the super bowl.
January 29, 2007
#38 mikebdot said . . .The Rex Grossman bashing has hit nauseating levels.
The national media are all sheeps, who repeat what eachother say. How else can you explain all 9 ESPN analysts picking the Saints? Way to think outside the box.
How a q-back who LED THE NFL in 100+ passer rating games, was NFL Player of the MONTH, and NFL player of the week twice, being labeled the worst QB in superbowl history is beyond me. His first full year starting was inconsisent, yes, but a wild success.
Rex will throw three TD's in the bowl, and then he can jam the MVP throphy up their noses.January 29, 2007
#39 Mad Braynard said . . .I've commented previously about Rex vs. Manning in their first full year, but naysayers will make a good point that in Manning's first full year the Colts went 3-13...Favre went 9-7 (in '92 and '93...not sure which would be his first full year as in '92 he appeared in 15 games, 13 of which he started, but in '92 his rating was 85 vs. in '93 when it was 72).
January 29, 2007
#40 Pissed off said . . .Hey, Chad. You're talking about Hibernol. Been looking for it myself since Thursday. I could really go for a 5-day nap right about now.
January 29, 2007
#41 said . . .Im speechless
January 29, 2007
#42 Somedevil said . . ."Rex Grossman is going to be the MVP of Super Bowl"
After 5 weeks I finally found someone who comes to the same conclusion I do!!
Nice call Jeff
January 29, 2007
#43 Bill said . . .NFL expert analysts are the biggest bangwagoners in the business.
January 29, 2007
#44 WayBackBearsFan said . . .The Bears were very difficult to put a finger on this year. Rex is clearly inconsistant and no where near as accomplished as Peyton Manning. So if the Super Bowl was a skills competiion and they went head to head, I'd be worried. Or if they suddenly kept score by the QB ratings and not by points (as the national media seems to think they do), then I'd be worried.
The Bears are not overwhelming in any one category (except maybe special teams). Good to great defensively - but not near the best the SB has seen; above average offense overall but not near the best in the league. And yet with the special teams thrown in to create field position - they may well be overall the best TEAM in the league.
Will that translate to a victory? All I can say is that it certainly CAN (more than the press will say.) Given the way they ran away and hid from the Saints, supposedly the better team because their QB was better (and I STILL can't fathom the "logic" that goes into that), I say there are many scenarios that have them winning this game.
January 29, 2007
#45 Chad said . . .Cut all the Trent Dilfer crap folks.
Trent Dilfer was at his peak. Rex is about to peak.
Grossman is streaky. When he gets on a hot streak, he's awesome.
Grossman fixed what was wrong in mid season. In case we have all forgotten, he played four very sound games of football following the 1.3 outing. The 0.0 outing on New Year's Eve was a fluke.
Rex can read defenses. The Bears can force defenses to cheat in order to stop the run. When they do, Rex will complete passes.
It is true that the Colts have Peyton Manning and he is hard to stop. The Bears are balanced on offense. They too are hard to stop.
January 29, 2007
#46 Oldguy said . . .Hibernol! That's the stuff!!!! Thank Mad! Now can I get it at my local CVS?
January 29, 2007
#47 The Prophet said . . .Rex will surprise the doubters this Sunday! Rex reminds me of another Bear QB that didn’t get a lot of praise either, he didn’t throw for big numbers, he didn’t throw a nice spiral, but he won a lot of games for us including the BIG ONE. Yes I’m talking McMahon who just went out and won! With all the talk about the 85 bear defense, let’s remember that McMahon after feuding with Ditka, had the teams attention because they knew they could win with him and that defense. Well Rex wins like McMahon and the defense has been playing great so I’m thinking Peyton will score a few points, just like the Saints did by making a big play here and there. At the end of the day, BIG win for the da bears! Just let all those guys predict the Bears will lose. They haven’t been right yet have they? I think it will motivate our guys even more. Go Bears!! (I'm old because I remember 85 and 63!)
January 30, 2007
#48 Chad said . . .Well what do u know, da bears fans think a average qb can win big in the super bowl. Why do you forget Dilfer was very steady every game that year, so was Brad Johnson 60 to 80 qb ratings every week. None of the "average" super bowl winning qb's ever laid the monster eggs Grossburger did this year. He is an arrogant idiot who will kill a good team. What a waste.
January 30, 2007
Prophet, if you are going to state things at least look up the facts before your quote them.
Trent Dilfer for the season of 2000 his rating was 76. His last two games he had a rating of 35 and 41.
And Rex is a very good quarterback. One of the best in the NFC.
January 30, 2007
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