I'm posting out of obligation today, not dedication. They didn't lose a regular season game a year ago until I arrived to see Joey Harrington embarass them on the 5th of November. That game was Rex Grossman and a shaky seconday's fault. This game wasn't. I'm putting it past me and looking ahead to Kansas City.
But first...my thoughts on the whole affair:
1. No matter what you hear or read, don't listen. If the Bears keep hold of the football and an unfortunate punt doesn't hit Brandon McGowan (Jersey City in da house!), the Bears win this game.
2. I can't get too upset about losing Mike Brown for the season. I expected it. And if you didn't, why not?
3. The Bears officially lost the game at 14-3 San Diego. Second and two at the Chargers 36 and they ran the ball three times right up the middle. This had not worked a single time the entire game yet the offensive braintrust seemed to believe this would work on the pivotal drive of the game. Silly but excusable for the first week.
4. I liked a lot of what Rex did Sunday but especially the chemistry between he and Bernard Berrian.
5. If Dusty D is gone for a period of time, it looks like Darin Walker is ready to be a starting tackle.
6. The Bears defense was brilliant in so many ways Sunday but here's an amazing stat. The Chargers dominated time of possession by 14 minutes and had only 60 more yards of offense.
7. The Bears are in last place right now. And I know it's week one, but I hate it. And I hope the fifty-three men in navy blue in burnt orange hate it half as much as I do. I hope they take it out on the Chiefs next weekend.
#2 Mike said . . .Nicely put Jeff...we can what if all day, but let's move on. Anybody realize we play LT and LJ back to back? Any guess at to how few yards we can hold LJ to?
September 10, 2007
#3 Pissed Off said . . .The window of opportunity for the Bears to win is NOW. That is why the play of Rex Grossman and Cedric Benson is so damned depressing. You've got to play better than that against quality opponents. It doesn't matter that Grossman will likely do well against Kansas City or other weak Nancy's around the league. How does he do in pressure situations and/or in games against quality opponents? Answer is not well. But if some still insist on being in love with the guy because he flashes a big arm and good play against the friggin Chiefs of the world, then there is just no help for those people. Bottom line, Grossman is a weakness on the Bears. And any talk of him being in the league of a Philip Rivers are any other of the top 50% of QBs in this league is laughable.
The organization of Gale Sayers, Walter Payton and Neal Anderson has morphed into one that has given us Rashaan Salaam, Curtis Enis and now Cedric Benson. Groan.
An aging offensive line, a mediocre at best QB who stinks versus good teams, and a lousy running game doesn't bode well. All the sugar-coating in the world and blowout victories against the friggin Chiefs of the world won't change the hard cold facts. Yeah, you could say I am deeply depressed right now.
September 10, 2007
#4 jeff said . . .I offically put Mike (again not mikebdot) in the same category as pack is back and dave, the unreadable category. I did read the #2 post but that will be all and I encourage the rest of you to do the same.
Jeff you are a wise man though i dont think you have an obligation to post. We could have left midways thread up for 24 hours or more. Agree with your point #1 totally, no turnovers = Win on the road with our defense. Your preaching to the choir on MB in #2. Agree with #3 but I dont think it is excusable, Turner has done this before, its not his first game coordinating. You need to pull out all the stops on the road against an elite team. Seriously someone tell me about Dusty D. Not too worried cuz Walker is fine but damn he was lookin good. When is the Bears press conference when they will talk about the injuries?
September 10, 2007
#5 craig said . . .mike, relax. it's week one. week one last year, grossman looked like the mvp. as a matter of fact, he was the best offensive player in the conference last september. yesterday i think he outplayed rivers. the bears fumbled too much, it happens. it's early. clean it up and move on. as for the bears of sayers and anderson, they didn't win shit last time i checked. neither of them got to the game grossman got to.
September 10, 2007
#6 Midway Monster said . . .A Jersey City native Bears fan appreciates the shout-out for McGowan.
You're right. This loss hurts, but not as bad as it could have. The national media is still singing LT's praises (not Michael Turner's or Gates' or their D-line's), saying LT made all the difference. But we saw what our defense can do to the so-called "greatest football player in the world" (you hear various analysts call him that). No ill will toward LT, but 17 for 25 for the MVP leaves a good taste in your mouth.
On the other hand, everyone's raising the alarms for the Bears' running game. Am I wrong, or did we outrush the Chargers, MVP included? It's not like it sputtered against a mediocre defense. The Chargers' D is top ten at least. And are the 2 fumbles worrisome? Of course. But the guy many are saying will be the NFC's Offensive Player of the Year (Stephen Jackson) fumbled twice himself yesterday. Do you think everyone's running around saying he's not the answer?
I'm in agreement with the above. Let's not overreact. There have been worse losses for teams with championship aspirations.
September 10, 2007
#7 jeff said . . .I walked into my diner and accepted the rash of $hit from the Vikings owner. I just about puked. Man o man I cannot wait until we get out of the damn cellar.
Beat the Chiefs!
--Midway--
September 10, 2007
#8 Phil from SATX said . . .i have an obligation to myself more than anything else. i need to sorta get the shit out.
September 10, 2007
#9 mikebdot said . . .Come on Mike , I know you're depressed but it's certainly way early to slam Cedric as the next Curtis Enis. The best running back in the league and future HOF LT didn't do much to distinguish himself yesterday either. Two great defenses hit the field yesterday, both were committed to stopping the run and it showed in each team's running games.
Regarding Rex, uh, you may be right. But he can improve! And no, a great showing against the Chiefs won't prove anything, but it's the only choice as the next step in this season. And the team HAS to get tuned up for the Boys.
It's time to prove we're still the best team in the NFC and later in the season we can work on improvement to the point where we can not just compete against the likes of SD, Indy and NE but WIN against them. Lots to do, no time for depression!
Bear down dammit!
(to invoke Midway)
September 10, 2007
#10 Pissed Off said . . .PO'd: continued from last thread:
TJ had 58 attempts inside the 20 last season. 5 TDs. All TDs were scored in the 19 attempts he had inside the 10.
Benson had 29 attempts inside the 20 last season. 5 TDs. All TDs were scored in the 8 attempts he had inside the 10.
I was wrong about the 4 and 2 TDs. I was thinking 20+ yard gains I think. I think they both had 6 rushing TDs. That's probably the more important stat. Benson had 5 TDs in 8 carries inside the 10. Jones had 5 TDs in 19 carries. I will check to see the average spot for each carry. I would imagine Benson's average starting spot is between the 2 and 3 yard line whereas TJ's was probably the 7 or 8.
I'm not saying I think Benson is better, only that I don't think we should crown TJ as the reason we lost that game yesterday. The fumbles hurt, surely. TJ did it once last season, CB had one...in the super bowl...
Like I said, if it becomes a pattern I'll eat my words, but I don't think (mostly I hope) it won't...
September 10, 2007
#11 Pissed Off said . . .totally hear ya jeff, I needed to vent last night even if I sounded a bit rash, you should go back and read it, I make about 30 points of negativatity and its calming down now. Still pissed though just not as as bad as last night.
Craig I am not upset about the yardage more with the fumbles of him and AP and the fact we couldnt get 2 yards 3 tries in a row. Regarding steven Jackson no one is writing him off because he's shown something last year, had the most all purpose yards in the NFL, he can catch passes (pretty sure Benson dropped an easy one) and Jackson showed he's elite last year, Benson hasnt done shit thats why people are reacting the way they are now. If Benson had some MVP type year like Jackson did last year no one would be freaking out.
September 10, 2007
#12 beardown1982 said . . .Again MikeB I'm mad about the fumbles, I'm not writing Ced off I just dont think TJ fumbles, twice. So I am upset with AP as well. Total rushing yardage TJ wouldnt have done much better probably.
Regarding our convo from the last thread I was talking about how many potential TDs TJ COULD have had. I'm saying that we had a bunch of plays near the goalline where Ced got the carry or we passed. Had TJ gotten the carry for every attempt we had inside the 10 or 5 for example I think he would have gotten a dozen or so TDs. Do you know how many attempts we had inside the 10 or 5?
September 10, 2007
#13 Phil from SATX said . . .Although I agree that I wasn't surprised that Mike Brown went down with another injury...I am still very upset about it. Anyone who has watched this team the last 3 years knows that the Defense is better with Brown on the field. That's the bottom line. When he is out there, good things happen. I was actually surprised when he didn't take that pick to the house! From what I saw of the D yesterday, they have a chance to be very, very special. I think without Brown and maybe without Dusty, it will hurt our defense. Injuries happen, but you don't want to lose 2 guys in one week. Not to mention, others may go down as the season goes on. We have people to fill in, but depth will be more of a question now. Let's see what Manning can do at the free safety spot and hope that Darwin can stop the run a bit better to compliment his pass rushing ability. And PRAY that Dusty isn't serious and somehow Brownie may be able to come back this year some how. (very doubtful)
Biggest thing to me from the game: we are not going to win the Super Bowl with an offense like that. We don't even need that much from them, just some consistency. Fumbles and quiting on routes are inexcusable. I understand that fumbles will happen from time to time, but those fumbles looked more careless to me than anything. And Ced, next time you get pulled, please keep your helmet on and stand right next to Lovie. Don't put on your baseball cap and sulk...act like you should and want to be out there! Good god. Overall, I think he has more skills than TJ, but TJ never would pull some stuff like that. Never!
I know we played the Chargers, so I honestly wasn't expecting the win. Let's hope next week's game is over by halftime. Cowboys in week 3 will be a great test...I think the boys will be up for the challenge.
September 10, 2007
#14 Mike said . . .Here's some other positive news on the horizon - of those games we had pencilled in as tough games on the schedule, they included the Eagles (absolutely sucked against a shitty GB team) and the Saints (same against the Colts). The Cowboys still look stout, but their passing defense is no good (better be ready to pass in that game Rex) and the division teams will give better contests this year, but that's okay - it will make us better facing better competition and we'll still beat them.
Let's do it again to make us feel better:
Chiefs (maybe the worst despite great RB)
Cowboys (our D beats their O)
3 division games
Eagles (not near as worried anymore, they apparently suck)
Lions
Raiders (bad)
Seahawks (we beat them twice)
Broncos (not good)
Giants (not good)
Redskins (bad)
Vikings
Packers
Saints (overratedness revealed)All winnable games! Now the toughest game remaining becomes the Cowboys. Passing coverage will have to be good in that game but if we can pressure Romo he'll do some silly things and turnovers will result.
Speaking of silly things, I watched the Green Bay game, I have never heard such nonsense from the announcers as they were praising the God of Green Bay for doing the stupidest and most reckless things with the football possible. He plays as stupidly as Bad Rex, the only difference is he does it with a maniacal grin on his face instead of the abject terror Bad Rex typically shows. Doing stupid things with glee shouldn't absolve him from the fact that he's doing stupid things. He had an interception as bad as any Rex has thrown, and immediately followed it up with a throw from his 10 that should have been the easiest pick 6 ever, except the Eagle idiot dropped it. Ha ha ha. The greatest who ever played. He used to be.
September 10, 2007
#15 Nicole is miserable in this blue city said . . .Wow. Already some Bears fans are dismissive of the lousy QB and RB play flashed in week one. "No worries!" "Cedric Enis Benson had more yards than LT!" "Grossout is better than Philip Rivers!"
It must be nice to live in Candyland.
September 10, 2007
#16 Nicole is miserable in this blue city said . . .I actually felt bad for Grossman yesterday getting the snot slammed outta him. When they showed those plays in slowmo he looked like a bobblehead.
September 10, 2007
#17 Just Sayin said . . .I actually felt bad for Grossman yesterday getting the snot slammed outta him. When they showed those plays in slowmo he looked like a bobblehead.
September 10, 2007
#18 Phil from SATX said . . ."While some fans likely were wondering why Garrett Wolfe wasn't used to try to spark a dormant ground game, Nathan Vasher credited Wolfe for preparing the Bears' defense by simulating LaDainian Tomlinson last week in practice."
- Sun Times (http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/549853,CST-SPT-rail10.article)I was feeling the same way as the un-cited fans in the above article. Wolfe blew me away when he was playing college ball and his pick up was a pleasant surprise. I'm not saying the kid can run like LT (even though he can "simulate" him), but a couple of snaps couldn't have hurt.
September 10, 2007
#19 Mike said . . .Hey Mike, greetings from Candyland. The point is, that was the toughest game on our schedule this year. Why don't you go ahead and make a prediction as to the Bears' regular season record this year? You see the schedule. If the QB/RB combination is so bad, what, 4-12? 5-13? Maybe the defense is good enough to get us to 8-8?
Let's see your prediction. I'm guessing your guess is still 10-6 or better. After considering who we played in week 1 vs. who our coming opponents played, do you not think that the Bears will be in the playoffs this year? If you don't, say it now.
We may be being dismissive, you are totally overreacting to a Game 1 loss against possibly the best team in the NFL, in a game plan designed to load up and stop the run.
September 10, 2007
#20 Bears Sunk said . . .My prediction sticks at 11-5. But so what. Can this team beat quality opponents, most notably in the playoffs? Well, with Grossman and Benson, I doubt it.
Regarding Garrett Wolfe, I am alumnus of NIU and had benefit of seeing Wolfe up front and personal the past three seasons. He is cat quick and his collegiate production speaks for itself. That being said, he is REALLY tiny. As in 5'7" and 170 pounds tops. And he has a history of hamstring issues. I don't think he can be counted upon for more than 5 to 8 carries a game. To me, he was a reach in the 3rd round.
September 10, 2007
#21 Don K. Balls said . . .You guys are done...LOL Mike Brown lost for the season again, what a joke that guy is...can't take a hit. I love angelo really saw that one coming..got no depth at safety, Archuletta got beat on numerous occasions yesterday and will probably be mediocre at best.
And I think every team is just trembling in fright when they see those two buffons (Grossman and Benson) take the field. That offense is just simply atrocious..definitely not superbowl or even playoff caliber at this point. I think every defense in this league would kill for a playoff matchup against this offense. Where was the indomitable Hester? What about Wolfe? Please pretty please line up Benson again next week - this punk is gonna get the shit kicked out of him like he deserves.
September 10, 2007
#22 Fred Edelstein said . . .I feel for Mike Brown. Four years in a row he is going to spend the season on the IR. Time to retire, cause he can't take a hit. Adam Archueleta stinks, so all of a sudden the Bears are weak at safety. On top of having an offensive line that can't move the pile or pass protect to go along with zero running game and Rex Grossman at QB.
September 10, 2007
#23 Phil from SATX said . . .The Bears are a 9-7 football team in 2007. I wouldn't assume the NFC North is the Bears for the taking.
September 10, 2007
#24 Don K. Balls said . . .Any fresh news on either Mike or Dusty? I can't find anything on the web. Cowboys lost their starting nose tackle Jason Ferguson, "arguably the most indespensible member of their front seven." (espn)
September 10, 2007
#25 Don K. Balls said . . .9-7 sounds too pessimistic. But who knows.
September 10, 2007
#26 Mike said . . .The Score beat reporter says its a foregone conclusion that Mike Brown is done for the year and will be placed on IR. No word yet on Dusty Dvoracek.
September 10, 2007
#27 big rob said . . .OK, Rex Grossman apologists....
Why is it that when the Bears stop LaDainain Tomlinson the Chargers still put up enough points to win, but when the Chargers stop Cedric Enis Benson the Bears don't?!? Hmmm. Could it have something to do with the fact that Philip Rivers is infinitely better than Rex Grossman!?! ding, ding, ding!!!!
Grossman stinks. I'll gladly take 2/3rds of the starting QBs around the NFL over Rex. So too would any sane, objective football fan.
September 10, 2007
#28 Phil from SATX said . . .Mike.... You are an idiot.... I do agree that we had a terrible game on offense, but it took everything they had to even get the ball in the endzone... LT had to throw it in not Philip Rivers...... The bears should have been more ballsy with their play calling and thats where we failed. ... Also when you turn the ball over everyother possesion that doesnt help either.... Short fields for the entire second half are the only reason SD had a chance in that game.... Mike you are just dumb....
September 10, 2007
#29 Don K. Balls said . . .Mike, we can argue about who we'd rather take (and we did that a few weeks ago, were you around for that?), most posters had at least 10 QB's they'd rather have, if not more - but who's giving us their QB? It's the offseason when that discussion makes sense, not now - we have who we have. To say Philip Rivers is "infinitely better" - that's just silly to say at this stage in their careers. Would most Bear fans trade Rex to get Rivers? Yeah, probably, and I know I would. Is that trade available? No. Go ahead and argue for Griese or Orton, that's valid cause they're on our roster. Otherwise, it's pointless. And you still think we'll go 11-5, so do I.
Our only hope this year, and it's a valid and realistic hope, is that we get on a roll as the season goes on, and the offense, defense and special teams go into the playoffs as the hottest team. Which we certainly didn't do last year (with both offense and defense on the decline), but we still made it almost all the way. The season's a long haul, and lots of things can happen.
September 10, 2007
#30 Mike said . . .I don't understand the Grossman apologists. They twist and turn every argument. I assume Mike is smart enough to understand that trade for new QB isn't going to happen today or tomorrow.
If Grossman were at least tolerable, then with this defense and special teams there would be no such thing as a Grossman apologist. Put that in your pipe and smoke it.
September 10, 2007
#31 Mike said . . .Thanks Donkey Balls. You made my point.
September 10, 2007
#32 Pissed Off said . . .Just hit the wires...Brown and Dvoracek officially done for the year.
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The Chicago Bears lost two defensive starters for the season during Sunday's 14-3 loss to the San Diego Chargers.
Safety Mike Brown suffered a season-ending knee injury, while defensive tackle Dusty Dvoracek suffered a season-ending torn ACL.
Brown suffered the injury during the fourth quarter of Chicago's season-opening 14-3 loss in San Diego.
Brown has only played 21 regular season games since 2004. He missed 14 games in 2004 (Achilles), four games in 2005 (calf – missed last four games of regular season and returned for playoffs) and 10 games in 2006 (foot).
Dvoracek was starting in the place vacated by former Bears DT Tank Johnson, who was released during the off-season after a series of off-the-field problems derailed his pro football career.
September 10, 2007
#33 Pissed Off said . . .What once looked so positive now looks sooooo very bad. Using music analogies, Sunday morning it was "Aint no stoppin' us now" and today its "Rainy day mondays always get me down" or maybe you prefer "its over, its over now." Its better if you sing the tune in your head. Will Dusty or MB be back in time for playoffs or anything? Something?
September 10, 2007
#34 Mike said . . .Done it before and I'll do it again, this is directed at Don K. Balls' 2nd paragraph in #29, to quote the principal in the move "Billy Madison,":
"Don K. Balls, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
September 10, 2007
#35 Don K. Balls said . . .Both Mike Brown and Dusty Dvoracek to be put on injured reserve, meaning their season is history. When a player goes on IR, it is always for the season (and playoffs). Not like the disabled list in baseball or basketball.
September 10, 2007
#36 JB said . . .Geez, these Grossman apologists are touchy sonafabeeches.
September 10, 2007
#37 Mike Hawk said . . .Well, out for the season undoubtedly means they will be put on IR and are done. This means Brown is done in Chicago...there's no way they could consider bringing him back next year.
Dusty...two for two...jesus, he was looking good too...makes that darwin walker move all the more imporant.
Okay, I've been optimistic, but 2 starters on our defense for the year. I have a lot of confidence in Manning and Walker...but thats our depth. That was our strength...we can't lose anyone. The only person we could afford going down for any time at all would be one of the ends or hunter...and I'm not positive we could survive that. I think we can survive and be contenders without those two, but we have already reached the breaking point...one more starter goes down and we're looking at Brian Brohm.
Fuck...i am offically depressed.
September 10, 2007
#38 beardown1982 said . . .The loss of Mike Paper Mache Brown means Adam Archueleta is going to be more exposed than Janet Jackson's tit at a Super Bowl halftime show. Bad, bad, bad news.
September 10, 2007
#39 Mike Hunt said . . .Wow. My Monday just got that much worse.
September 10, 2007
#40 Mike Easter said . . .Well, the Bears are staring at a 9-7 season. If they are lucky. It's been a very bad 24 hours for the Bears.
September 10, 2007
#41 Phil from SATX said . . .A practical question. Is it too soon to say "go Bulls"??
September 10, 2007
#42 jeff said . . .I'm sick about this. We'll manage, and better that it happen early rather than later, and pray that no one else goes down. But still... what a blow.
Clearly there are football players out there who get chronically injured. Clearly Mike Brown is one of those, and now it looks like Dusty is too. Durability is a component of player success, and if you don't have it, your contributions to a team are limited and dubious.
If not actually writing off both these excellent Chicago Bears, the BT had better take a lesson about planning around known injury risks, and I hope that their future includes the assumption that this will happen again and these guys, if kept on the long term roster, will be viewed only as insurance policies and not figure into the team's season long plans. In other words, like somebody recently said, "it's not whether it happens, it's when..." This is not coldbloodedness, this is clear eyed reality.
Two season ending injuries in a row should be enough to count out all but the most special players (and Mike Brown is such a player). For non-apologists, just think, if the Bears had had that policy, we'd have a different QB under center today instead of Rex. And if Rex gets hit a few more times like he did yesterday, it seems like there will be no way he avoids injury either.
Unfortunately, it's time to move on. Thank God for the Walker signing, I'm still not lamenting the loss of Chris Harris, and we'll see what Adams has. Tommie, please stay healthy!
Mike Brown, thanks from the bottom of my heart for the great memories. Dusty, I think you would have been a great one. Bears, it's time to move on.
September 10, 2007
#43 Adam Archueleta said . . .wow. what's up with the negativity on here? we've got two multi-million dollar signings behind the "rookie" who got hurt and the other guy had no role in getting this team to the super bowl last year. why would this end the season? as far as i can see, we're still a stronger defensive unit than the one that played in the big game.
September 10, 2007
#44 Don K. Balls said . . .Bears fans, be very afraid of seeing me play with no Mike Brown to protect me. I'm about to become the favorite whipping boy of the fans right after Grossman and Ced.
September 10, 2007
#45 beardown1982 said . . .Mike Brown is finished in this league. Four consecutive years of this bullshit. For crying out loud somebody blows on the guy and he ruptures an achilles or ACL. Time to move onto the next phase of his professional life. The Bears have already wasted four years of contract dollars on Brown. It's gotta stop. The salary cap demands you make smart choices, and sticking with Brown has not been smart. I know he is a leader and his teammates love him, but crikey.
September 10, 2007
#46 mikebdot said . . .All indications were that DManning had a great camp. Let's hope it won't be that much of a drop off with him in there. He certainly won't bring the wood like Brownie, and his instincts won't be on par, but he is faster..plus, from what I've seen on returns, if he gets the ball in his hands with INTS or fumbles, he is a threat to score.
I like what he had to say about Brownie too:
Safety Danieal Manning was choked up about it. He paused for a few minutes before talking about a player he admires.
"Mike doesn't want us to feel sorry for him," Manning said. "He can't get a break. Mike, he showed me a lot today. Just being out there, all those injuries. And even after he got injured, he still came back to the sideline and cheered us on.
"When you see Mike play, that's how you want to play football. When I go out there on the field, I want to play like him."
September 10, 2007
#47 Max said . . .Um, how was Phillip Rivers at all paramount in the SD victory yesterday, Mike? Seriously. What did he do that impressed you? Was it the awesome throw by LT for a TD? Or the run by LT for a TD? That Phillip Rivers sure is awesome. Converting 4 TOs (3 of which were near mid field) into 14 whole points. Wow, how great.
September 10, 2007
#48 Eunice and Dave -- Section C, Parking Lot G said . . .Well, i woke up today, and it got worse. Brown and Dusty done for the year. It is a real shame.
Despite my depression, its good to see that all the nay sayers are out in full force. At least nothing changes.
Manning was a starter last year at free saftey as a rookie so I am not overly concerned their. Arch got burned once or twice, but he was on Antonio Gates and name someone who has had to cover him and DIDNT get burned at least once.
Walker needs to step up as does Anthony Adams and Garay.
I dont wanna talk about the run game. . . just hold on to the ball. Bring on the chiefs. . . bear down i guess. . . its gonna be a long week
September 10, 2007
#49 JB said . . .The Bears defensive is shell-shocked by the loss of Mike Brown. The psychological toll to this defense of losing such an integral teammate and leader could be great.
September 10, 2007
#50 Adam said . . .well, i hope i'm not being negative, just depressed. i agree jeff that neither of these guys were on the SB team last year but we're better with them. plus, i'm upset that we have pretty much used up our quality depth with this...back ups that could start on this team were walker and manning...now they start...anyone else you think could step in and start besides alex brown (who basically is a starter with that rotation)? i'm just saying thats it, we cant afford to lose anyone the rest of the year...no peanut back pain or leg problems for vasher...and about AA...he played pretty well, he's there to stop the run, which he did, not cover a guy that no one outside of urlacher can cover.
September 10, 2007
#51 Pissed Off said . . .to say that cedric benson is a buffoon is just ridiculous.
yes, he fumbled. it happens.
jamal williams, the chargers' pro bowl tackle caused that fumble. ced fumbled & and got 2.2 per against the CHARGERS DEFENSE. last time i checked, they are not slouches.
i think at times in yesterday's game, benson looked dominant & made some powerful, bruising runs. when everything gets in sync i think he has a chance to have a pro bowl year. they just have to keep feeding him the ball & getting him out in space where he can be isolated against a small db & run him over. run a stretch play or use some misdirection.
dont get down on benson just yet. it is presumptuous & silly.
September 10, 2007
#52 Betty Ford said . . .Im not that convinced about AA yet, yeah he looked good hitting and against the run but Gates made him look silly a few times. On the positive side Walker was supposed to be a starter anyway going into this year and we didnt know what we had in Dusty so lets just pretend he was never on the team. Manning will be better with another year under his belt starting.
September 10, 2007
#53 Mike said . . .Adam, get off the meth. A mind is a terrible thing to waste. Cedric Benson is a pile of shit who makes Hurtis Penis look like Gale Sayers. I encourage you to check into my facility.
The Former First Lady
September 10, 2007
#54 Don K. Balls said . . .What happens when the injury bug inevitably hits an older and thin offensive line? Losing anybody outside of Roberto Garza would be a HUGE blow. And keep in mind that the Bears have been "relatively" injury free the past two seasons. Luck has a lot to do with it, and luck may finally being running out for the Blue and Orange. And the schedule is a real pisser, unlike last year which was cupcake central.
September 10, 2007
#55 Decatur Staleys #7 said . . .Is it just me, or did Cedric Benson look like he took a couple puffs from fellow Texa Longhorn Ricky Williams' bong. He looks so fuckin' disinterested and stupid out there.
September 10, 2007
#56 HesterFan23 said . . .Well I see some people are ready to throw this team under the bus.
let make a better judgement in a few week after seeing them play a couple of more teams.If some believe that we go 9-7 fine by me,We still make the playoffs an I'll take my chances then.
lighten up we lost 2 people we we're counting on,If JA did his homework we should have some depth behind those people to fill in.We have a whole season to learn to play with the new guys instead of week 9 trying to fill the void.
The Offense wasn't shiny this week,but if the Defense keeps giving them the ball on short fields they will score.Rex shook off a big hit early an didn't go into a shell.Ron Turner did.I swear he had John Shoops play book up there in the booth.Move on an bring on the Chiefs,lets get to 1-1 an go from there.
September 10, 2007
#57 HesterFan23 said . . .Not sure if this was posted, because I didn't read through the 55 comments yet, but Brown and Dusty have serious knee injuries and will most likely miss the season. This is old news, but confirmed now by FOX.
Also, Manning and Walker will both step in according to Lovie.
This sucks.
I know Brown gets hurt a lot, but when he's healthy, our run D is all that much better. Also, to have it happen on a dirty play pisses me off.
As far as Benson, we need to give him a chance to show what he can do. We were going against a good D too, and we can't make assumtions yet.
September 10, 2007
#58 Max said . . .Not sure if you guys read this, but here you go:
"According to Mike Scifres, his short third-quarter punt that set up the Chargers' go-ahead touchdown might have glanced off a wire on which a TV camera hovers above the field. The punt hit an unsuspecting Chicago blocker (Brandon McGowan) and was recovered by the Chargers' Matt Wilhelm at the Bears' 29-yard line.
Scifres said he wasn't sure if the punt hit the wire, but a Chargers official watching the game from the field confirmed it did. Nate Kaeding's first kickoff of the day also hit the wire.“The rotation the ball had when it left my foot – when it came down it was spinning the other way,� Scifres said. “So I don't know if it hit the cable or what, but either way it came out good for us. It was one of those freak things.�
http://www.foulballs.net/2007/09/fox-killed-bears.html
September 10, 2007
#59 Midway Monster said . . .talk about rubbing salt in the wound . . .
September 10, 2007
#60 StartOlsen said . . .::sheeesh:: To all you newbies: quit whining. (Oh yeah, and move out of your mommy's basements).
--Midway--
September 10, 2007
#61 StartOlsen said . . .Cunt, did you seriously say 9-7?
Retards with internet access... what will they think of next?September 11, 2007
#62 StartOlsen said . . .and, ok, it is time for a freaking reality check. Jesus Christ I've never seen a group of people freak out this much.
1. Ced will be ok. TJ had a few 40, 50, 60 yard games last year, especially early on. This WAS the Chargers. He'll go 20/80/2 next week.
2. Uh, we went to the fucking SB without Mike Brown last year. I love him too. Ill miss him too. But, I think, maybe, we'll be ok.
3. We brought in a stud DT in Walker, and a capable backup in Adams. I had a mancrush on DustyD, but we will be fine here.
4. When we are 7-1 or 6-2 at the midpoint, I guarantee you will all NOT feel stupid about this overreaction, because you will conveniently forget how you overreacted.
5. I honestly would like to take a golf club to a. the packer fans and b. the asshole who said 9-7, but I wont, because stupidity is its own punishment.When I first got on this blog, didn't one of you call ME fairweather?
September 11, 2007
#63 Decatur Staleys #7 said . . .I realize many of you are staying what I just said. Phil points out that the next 16 games are very win-able, for example.
So, I am just singling out the crybabies and haters here.September 11, 2007
#64 startOlsen said . . .I hope you didn't call me the C word or retarded.Somewhere in this thread somebody threw out the # 9-7.An if that was there opinion I was saying we still make the playoffs.I'm pulling for 18-1 right now.
I feel everybody is over reacting right now.give the team a couple of weeks before you throw in the towel on our Offense an QB.September 11, 2007
the cunt reference was for Mike Hunt.
and, you are only the retard if you are predicting 9-7. that part is up to youSeptember 11, 2007
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