I like the Bears. I like the Bears a lot. I like the Bears to win the Super Bowl. Up your ass, suspense. Last year I had the Bears 12-4 and picked them to beat the Ravens in the Super Bowl for the first time in my life. Fool me once…
I’m not going team-by-team because (a) it’s boring and (b) what’s the point?
THE SIX NFC PLAYOFF TEAMS
The Bears should have the NFC North wrapped up by early December but that doesn’t mean they can sleepwalk through the final month. A brilliantly scheduled Week 17 match-up with New Orleans might determine home field advantage in the conference. One way or the other, I think Philadelphia and Dallas are both getting in. The NFC West looks like it’ll be three teams racing to nine wins. I like St. Louis. Last spot goes to the Carolina Panthers. Jake Delhomme physically threw away three or four wins last year. They won’t let him do it this year, with David Carr waiting in the wings.
THE SIX AFC PLAYOFF TEAMS
I think New England, Indianapolis and Baltimore are sure thing division winners. The rest of the world thinks San Diego is the best team in football but until they win something, I’ll hold back on that. Though they’ve looked horrible in the preseason, I think the Broncos are going to push the Chargers all year long and might win that division. Last team in? The Bengals will be the team nobody wants to play in the playoffs.
MOST IMPORTANT GAME OF THE BEARS SEASON
This might sound surprising but it is Week 2, at home, against the Chiefs. Should the Bears lose to the Chargers on opening day, it’ll be imperative that they rebound at home the following week. Starting 0-2 makes home field advantage an uphill climb. Should they beat the Chargers, beating the Chiefs might catapult them to a six or seven game winning streak to start the season.
Your turn. Gimme six from each conference and the Bears game you've got your eye on. Coming soon: Part II of this column and a week of preparing for the season to begin.
#2 JB said . . .FIRST!!!!!!!
YES. it has been awhile.
Ok, NFC: Bears, Saints, Rams, Seahawks, Boys, and the Eagles
AFC: Colts, Ravens, Pats, Chargers, Bengals, and the Titans (cant believe i just said that).
Bears game I have my eye on, other than San Diego? That would be @ Philly because that is our toughest away game in the NFC. It is also against a playoff caliber team, plus by the last week of the season, there might be nothing left to gain so the Saints game could be more like a preseason game.
August 31, 2007
#3 Pissed off said . . .Jeff, I'm with you on your thoughts of an early game being important, but I think it's the Cowboys. A lot of people are high on Dallas and an early season W against a conference opponent would be huge...especially if they do have a good year for home field advantage tie-breaks and such.
Six NFC Teams: Bears. Eagles, Panthers, & Seahawks win their divisions. I think the final 2 spots go to an overrated Dallas and the overrated Saints.
Six AFC Teams: Pats, Bengals, Colts, Broncos win divisions. Wildcards, Jets and Chargers. I don't really have a reason for not including the Ravens, I just don't like them.
For the record, I said the Bears would get to the SB last year. This year, I saw we win it all. I have us over the Bengals. Basically because I want to be different...it's too easy to pick the Colts & Pats and Chargers.
August 31, 2007
#4 Green Lantern said . . .In the National Conference I like Bears, Saints, Eagles, and Seachickens to win their divisions. I also like the Cowboys and Niners to get in. Bears dominate that conference and win the SB. I'm not buying into Carolina, their washed up and rebuilding even though everyone thinks thier a threat every year. Boy they proved everyone right last year didnt they. No, they suck and this will be an extension of the suck fest they had last year. Also I'm not buying St. Louis, they won 3 of thier last 4 games last year against some shitty teams if I recall correctly just to get to 8-8. So they were horrible all year until the final 4 weeks, which I think was a fluke.
AFC I'll take New England, Baltimore, Indy and Denver to win their divisions. I also like Cincy and San Diego to get it but I wont be surprised if Jacksonville takes one of those spots from either of the two wild cards. Hell Jax could win their division. I cant put them ahead of the SB champs yet but they can win in Indy and thats key, they're scrappy and should have a great year.
My important Bears game is game 3 VS. the Cowboys. They may have Terrance Newman back, not that it should matter, but that game will be key especially if we lose the opener to SD. Im not going to say we're going to come out and beat SD at home no problems. I'm not that naive. I love the Bears but that will be a tough game. Do I think the Bears can win it, oh yeah but blow them out, no shot. So in the event we lose to them, I feel we will beat KC either way mainly cuz they will be about a 5 win team but the key will be VS Dallas at home. They are a formidable opponent and we cant go .500 on our first home stand, especially if we lose to SD week one.
August 31, 2007
#5 The Pack is Back said . . .report that the jags are going to cut byron leftwich. not that this has any relevance to the bears, but still interesting
if you're going to go with garrard as the starter, wouldn't you just keep leftwich on the bench? they fancy themselves a playoff team, wouldn't you want some insurance in case garrard is not good enough after 4-6 games?
weird that they would just outright dump him.
August 31, 2007
#6 Hester 4 President said . . .I think the bears will open 2-2 unless grossman gets hurt, then they could go 3-1 or 4-0. Assuming no injuries however, they'll probably be 7-5 or 8-4 in december. Hardly wrapping up a playoff berth. Their success is largely dependent on how well or poorly other teams are developing rather than how good they are. Any good team will be able to beat the bears. Their success has been the result of the other teams in the division being in rebuild mode.
August 31, 2007
#7 AfroCelt said . . .The Bears have made their first move, and cut FB Hill.
August 31, 2007
#8 The Pack is Back said . . .Good to see you again, Pack. Since I've been living up here in Green Bay, I've had tons of coverage to pour over on your savior/QB Favre. I'm going to put one dollar down and say that you'll be wanting Grossman over Favre by the end of this year.
Why one dollar? Because it's such a long shot. I'm hoping for 100 to 1 odds :)
The Bears will squeak by SD and roll the chiefs. I bet we'll end the regular season somewhere around the 10 win mark...much more if Grossman can transform into the Cannon-armed-reliable-snaptaker he can be. Our division will be better, but we will still win.
NFC: Eagles, Bears, Saints, 49ers/maybe Seattle
The Saint WILL be a good team. The Cowboys will falter a bit, probably making the playoffs, but their QB will have troubles. The Rams are overrated.
AFC: Pats, Colts, Chargers, Bengals?
Jacksonville, Tennessee, Pittsburgh are poised for good years, if all goes "right" for them. The Bengals are a bit iffy, but they have talent and are due for a good year. The Falcons will probably do better than everyone expects, but then again no one expects much.
DRUMROLL: Superbowl Picks: Pats and Bears. Of course the Bears win.
August 31, 2007
#9 StartOlsen said . . .Someone want grossman? LOL LOL LOL If the bears go 19-0, and grossman throws 60 TDs and 0 INTs, it will be because of the other 21 guys on the field during those games. Grossman has long ago proven his worthlessness. Who do you think lost the superbowl? The defense? The receivers? The o-line? NO. NO. NO. Grossman? YES!
Favre on the other hand is a 3-time MVP and could arguably be the best QB of all time, or so I heard on ESPN. I don't have an opinion on the matter.
August 31, 2007
#10 Ed in CO said . . .all these picks are favorites and self-evident. every year there are surprise rises and falls. Colt could go 7-9, Titans could go 11-5. None of us know- worthless time wasting exercise. Have fun with it, then go back and marvel at how wrong we all were about team x, y, z in December.
Final note- nice to see a delusional Packer fan trying to justify his pitiful existance again. Sure, buddy, Favre will save you. Keep believing.
August 31, 2007
#11 Al in WI said . . .AFC: Pats, Steelers, Colts and Chargers
wild cards: Raiders and Bengals.NFC: Bears, Eagles, Saints, Seahawks
wild cards: Cowboys and RamsDid I just pick the raiders? Yes I did. They don't need Jamarcus Russel, they have Culpepper, who I think will go back to 2005 form. Good D, young O. I think they'll sneak by the Broncos.
Steelers: I think Rothlisberger will get better at managing the game, also back to 2005 form. The defense will play for Tomlin.
Seahawks: Haven't they been picked to win the division for the past 5 years? I just don't know who else to pick.
Cowboys: Romo is overrated. But I think they're good enough for a wild card. If not the boys, maybe the Packers...
For important game, I'm going to pick Philly too. Good test on the road in the middle of the season when everyone should be playing good ball. (And be that time we'll know if we stick with Grossman, or fail with Griese...)
August 31, 2007
#12 The Pack is Back said . . .NFC in order of seeding: 1. Bears, 2. Carolina, 3. Dallas, 4. Seattle, 5. Rams, 6.Washington.
The Bears will dominate the North again, the panthers will finally live up to the hype, as will Dallas, Seattle will make the final stand of their run, and the Rams and Washington will suprise. I see the Saints being the shocking team this year because they are going to fall back to the pack. It's important to remember that they were a 10-6 team last year. And I just like Gibbs to get Washington back in one last time.
I like Bears over Carolina in the title game.
AFC: 1. New England, 2. Chargers, 3. Ravens, 4. Colts, 5. Bengals, 6. Jets.
Pats over bolts for AFC Title.
Bears take the Super Bowl.August 31, 2007
#13 Al in WI said . . .StartOlsen - which is it? you're not consistent. you seem to know how the Pack will do but you say it's useless to guess because nobody knows. Sounds like you don't know what you're talking about. I never said favre would save me. I do know he would have won the superbowl last year if he played in place of grossman. No doubt about that one.
August 31, 2007
#14 The Pack is Back said . . .Biggest Game: October 14th Home to Vikings. Why you ask? Because A) It's my birthday, b) I live in the MN media market and hate the vikings with a passion words cannot describe, c) Tjack is so bad that if they can't blow them out by 20 pts, something has gone wrong. I think that will be one of the most entertaining games of the season.
August 31, 2007
#15 Max said . . .AFC is predictable.
NFC:
1 PHI, 2 ATL, 3 STL, 4 GB,wc1 CHI, wc2 SFAugust 31, 2007
#16 Shitfuck said . . .Oh of course. . . how could i forget about the Falcons with Joey Harrington at QB. Man, they are totally taking the 2 seed. Pack is Back, thank you for pointing them out. I have no idea how i could have overlooked them.
in all seriousness, the falcons might be better than people think they will be, but they are not a playoff team.
And i am not even goin to respond to the Packers as the 4th seed because it would fall on deaf and dumb ears. . . (mainly just yours)
August 31, 2007
#17 Shitfuck said . . .Just announced. Greg Olsen has torn MCL and partial tear of ACL. Done for the year. Probably won't be ready to start the 2008 season on time either. Shitfuck.
September 1, 2007
#18 Shitfuck said . . .Just announced. Greg Olsen has torn MCL and partial tear of ACL. Done for the year. Probably won't be ready to start the 2008 season on time either. Shitfuck.
September 1, 2007
#19 The Pack is Back said . . .Just announced. Greg Olsen has torn MCL and partial tear of ACL. Done for the year. Probably won't be ready to start the 2008 season on time either. Shitfuck.
September 1, 2007
#20 Viva said . . .i see. anyone not picking the bears to win the superbowl doesn't know what they are talking about. The cards had chicago's number. A shoelace and inexperience gave the game to the bears. Tampa also had their number last year. In the NFC, its ALL close. Including chicago. If you think otherwise, YOU are the delusional one.
September 1, 2007
#21 The Pack is Back said . . .AFC: Pats, Colts, Ravens, Bolts - Bengals, Broncos
NFC: Eagles, Saints, Bears, Seahawks - Giants, Cowboys
Pivitol Game - The game Rex single handledly brings us back from behind for a W. Then he can put the past behind him, and just play ball.
September 1, 2007
#22 Viva said . . .pivitol game - if lovie gets smart and removes grossman or grossman gets hurt
September 1, 2007
#23 The Pack is Back said . . .Pack, if your coaches would have "got smart" with Brett at the same time in his development, you would have never witnessed Favre's greatness, and trust me, I would have loved for the Pack to have butchered that one.
September 1, 2007
#24 The Pack is Back said . . .Where in his development is grossman?
September 1, 2007
#25 DTB said . . .when Mr 3-time-MVP Favre had bad games in which the Pack has lost and he threw INTs, he's ALWAYS said it was his fault, trying to make plays that weren't there. grossman ALWAYS tries to make some kind of excuse, says it's in the past, pretends it'll never happen again, etc.
September 1, 2007
#26 Al in WI said . . .Check out his game log from 2000. Or maybe his INT totals in 98 and 99. He threw tons of picks, in his prime no less. Rex hasn't had that time yet. Point is he's had several years for you to gauge his performance, Rex has had one. If you want to see where we are comming from about Favre, check out his stat line for his second season as a starter. 18 td's - 24 picks. Yeah, thats what were talking about. Makes Rex look pretty good huh. And playoff performances, check out the 2001 divisional, 6 picks! OUCH, that one had to hurt.
September 1, 2007
#27 jeff said . . .Why go that far back to compare stats from last season when Rex had more td's and only two more ints in his first year as a starter compared with Favre's 16th or 17th.
September 1, 2007
#28 The Pack is Back said . . .pack, welcome back. i missed ya.
September 1, 2007
#29 Rancid said . . .the only thing that matters is that Favre NEVER been the reason for a loss in a suprbowl. Favre has ALWAYS helped the Packers overachieve. Favre's INTs have ALWAYS come AFTER the game looks bad. He ALWAYS sacrifices his stats to try and win the game. rex on the other hand is ALWAYS the guy everyone hopes doesn't lose it. rex ALWAYS has an excuse. rex ALWAYS says it's in the past.
None of this has ANYTHING to do with where in their development they are. I EXPECT favre to take chances when all else looks hopeless. I ALWAYS expect that the bears will lose BECAUSE of grossman.
For those who like to compare Farve and rex, what don't you get?
September 1, 2007
#30 The Pack is Back said . . .NFC - Bears, Saints, Seahawks, Eagles, Rams, G-men (I had a weird dream that Eli actually had a good year).
AFC- Pats, Ravens, Chargers, Broncos, Colts, Jets. (Jets barely edge out Tennessee
SB - Bears over Ravens (The D's cancel out and Good Rex moves in for good.)
HEY Pack is Back: Get in the archives and check out the Favre Myth thread, You'll love it!
September 1, 2007
#31 DTB said . . .I'll add some more. Favre is the reason the Pack has done GOOD. rex is the reason the bears have done BAD. When Favre has a great supporting cast. there's few teams that can beat the Pack. When rex has a great supporting cast, rex will STILL give the game away to even the WEAKEST team.
September 1, 2007
#32 Rancid said . . .You rationalize Brett's ineptitude, say its for the team, sacrificing his stats. Hmmm, why is he still playing right now? Because the Pack actually have a chance to win? I dont think so. But you probably will justify his presence as the ultimate team player, attempting to show these young players what it is to be a Packer. Right? What a joke!
September 1, 2007
#33 The Pack is Back said . . .Pack is Back:
The Myth of Favre Thread is from August 24th. Really, good reading.
September 1, 2007
#34 The Pack is Back said . . .I couldn't find that Favre thread. (Amazing how Favre is the hottest topic in chicago.)
All I could find were these:
Offseason Preview My Ass
Saturday, February 10, 2007 | JeffConversation With a Fella Who Knows
Monday, February 19, 2007 | JeffYou should review them.
September 1, 2007
#35 The Pack is Back said . . .I rationalize nothing about Favre. I didn't give him that superbowl ring, his first MVP, his second MVP, his third MVP, or his record at soldier field. BTW - what QB has more wins than Favre at soldier field? Do you think Favre could play all his home games at soldier field? Gee, if we extrapolated Favre's record at soldier field, against the bears, and assumed a 16 year career, I think he would be up in the nose-bleed section of the record books. I think he would need a telescope to look back at second place.
So I don't need to rationalize, my dear.
September 1, 2007
#36 Decatur Staleys #7 said . . .Talk about rationalizing. The NFL states that rex started for 4 years. For chicago fans : If you stick up all your fingers on one hand (not the thumb, fingers only), THATS how many years he's been starting. Or do we count Favre's toughness against him and take grossman's wimpiness as an excuse to make his 4th year his 1st? Favre's 4th year he threw 38 TDs and 13 INTs. Favre's 4th yr as a Packer he had 39 TDs and 13 INTs. 3 years ago his numbers were 30 TDs and 17 INTs. AFTER grossman does that should you even think about comparing.
September 1, 2007
#37 Decatur Staleys #7 said . . .Seeing the name "Butt Fart" Written so many times in a Bears blog,I thought I might throw up.
NFC North Bears
NFC South Pussycats
NFC West Seachickens
NFC East IgloosAFC North Crows
AFC East Pattie
AFC South Dolts
AFC West Low Volts'Wildcard NFC 'Aints,(Jersey A or Cowgirls)
AFC Stellas,(Fillies or Buggles)
I clearly do not see the Pack'with that weak run attack making the playoffs.
SB just like the season started Bears vs Low Volts'
An the Bears making it a season sweepSeptember 1, 2007
#38 The Pack is Back said . . .Hey"The Pack is Back"When they pick pre season favorites ButtFart an the Fudges aren't in the top 20 selections.So as you rake on Rex we're still projected higher(Top 5) than "the Legend" an his band of merry men.If that's not true then Teddy T & McCarthism must have paid alot of people to overlook your team,to keep the rest of the NFL in the dark.I mean you guys aren't even labeled as a "sleeper team"
September 1, 2007
#39 The Pack is Back said . . .grossman iss sleeping, that I agree with
September 1, 2007
#40 Al in WI said . . .does that shit that milwaukee spews into the lake get into the chitcago water? It seems that people down there in sewer land where the shit flows down to, can't spell Brett Favre. I assume its from the brain damage from drinking milwaukee's shit and used condoms and such.
September 1, 2007
#41 The Pack is Back said . . .Pack is Back: What is Grossman's record @ Lambeau since you bring up records?
Since you probably don't remember that would be 3-0.September 1, 2007
#42 BearDown1982 said . . .I love the sausage packers!!! They be best! It's still the 1990's to me.
September 1, 2007
#43 Decatur Staleys #7 said . . .Give the man his Favre. The guy has been a great player in this league, hands down. That said, his time is up. It's time for him to go and I think any rational Green Bay fan would say the same thing if they truly care about the future of their team.
Grossman has a lot to prove. He has shown promise, but also the potential for huge mistakes. Everyone knows that. It doesn't take a Packer fan to point that out.
Bottom line is this...the Bears have a chance to win the Super Bowl this year. The Packers don't. It feels good, don't it.
(and by the way...I'll take WALTER PAYTON over Brett Favre any day of the week)
September 1, 2007
#44 Decatur Staleys #7 said . . .As I watch the "World Wide Leader In Repeats"an be forced to watched "Butt Fart"talk about the"team"even he doesn't sound like they got a chance to win.I know your team is desperate when your crying to get"Randy(I play when I want to)Moss"
September 1, 2007
#45 AfroCelt said . . .An another thing your 90's team were okay until the "minister of defense"showed up an balanced a "turnover prone QB gunslinger"Well we did one better an got a whole Defense to balance our turnover prone QB gunslinger.
So tip your cap an respect who's in charge of the division right now.Let's play the season an see where the chips fall.Bear Down!
September 1, 2007
#46 AfroCelt said . . .Sorry to ignite the firestorm, all.
Nice to see the INSANE activity on these boards though.
And Pack, as far as everyone picking the BEars to win the Superbowl, you do know you're on a biased site, right? daBEARSblog and all.
September 1, 2007
#47 Hester 4 President said . . .Sorry to ignite the firestorm, all.
Nice to see the INSANE activity on these boards though.
And Pack, as far as everyone picking the Bears to win the Superbowl, you do know you're on a biased site, right? daBEARSblog and all.
September 1, 2007
#48 said . . .The Bears have made their cuts. They made 19 total, and also put Bazuin on the IR.
The notable people include:
Garay, LeVoir, Ball, Leak, Reed and Oakley.
I'm really happy they decided to keep Hass.
September 1, 2007
#49 Decatur Staleys #7 said . . .Actually, I think Rex sucks. I wish the Bears would get a good quarterback.
September 1, 2007
#50 Al in WI said . . .I think the Bears might sweep the lions, but with Rex, they're in big trouble.
September 1, 2007
#51 Hester 4 President said . . .You're right, the Bears really suck. They should fire Lovie and bench Rex. They'll be lucky to get 6 or 7 wins.
September 1, 2007
#52 HesterFan23 said . . .Did you know that when I propositioned Rex, he acepted? He uses too much teeth though, so I bit down hard when it was his turn.
September 1, 2007
#53 Hester 4 President said . . .Just so everyone knows, that last Hester 4 President wasn't me.....
September 1, 2007
#54 Decatur Staleys #7 said . . .Of course it wasn't you. It was me.
September 1, 2007
#55 jeff said . . .I didn't post #49 but I still do believe we'll sweep the lions.An Rex will be just fine.
September 1, 2007
#56 The Pack is Back said . . .why impersonate other fans? nobody discounts your opinions. just say them as who you are or we're going to start making people register to comment on the site...something we have no desire to do.
September 2, 2007
#57 The Pack is Back said . . .I didn't post #41 either.
September 2, 2007
#58 HesterFan23 said . . .I don't believe the rest of you guys though. Those posts sound like the real thing to me.
September 2, 2007
#59 Al in WI said . . .No, #51 was not me.
I'm pretty sure I've never said anything like that before.
September 2, 2007
#60 StartOlsen said . . .Wow, I'm actually flattered that this packer fan has taken the time to impersonate me.
That said, I think it just illustrates the weakness of his "game," that he has to do that.
By the way, I will not "give," anyone their Favre at the expense of a reasonable arguement. Are there questions if Rex can be consistant? Sure. But I will not except worshipers of Brett Favre giving me shit about my quarterback throwing interceptions, when Favre, a 16 year vet stills makes rookie mistakes and routinely gets a pass on it.September 2, 2007
#61 The Pack is Back said . . .Fudge Packer is living in the past, with Favre's old balls still slapping his chin.
Keep taking your digs at a guy who, in his FIRST YEAR as a starter, went to the super bowl. Way to early to compare him to the old man holding your franchise hostage.
where will you be after a 4 win season? still talking shit? enjoy the losses as they pile up, along with the INTs.
September 2, 2007
You guys still think your little girl who is usually too wimpy to play QB all year is in his second year? I've told you before, hold up all the fingers on one hand (not the thumb, just fingers) and that's how many years he's been playing.
Also, I'm just wondering how many people here think that the Packers teams of the last couple of years were great and the problem was ONLY Favre. I'm just wondering because I'm guessing most of the people here don't know anything about assessing talent.
September 8, 2007
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