I have a rule when it comes to evaluating a coaching staff: how much do I really know? I've never coached on any level. I don't know how difficult it is to execute an efficient gameplan on either side of the ball. But I do know one thing: when the network covering the game knows the play you're running, you ain't doing a good job calling plays. And in the second half of yesterday's debacle, Fox put their cameras squarely on Devin Hester as he went in motion for a who-didn't-see-it-coming end around that lost about a million yards and destroyed any confidence I may have had in Lovie Smith or Ronald Turner.
How can a defense this talented be this bad? How can the only play designed for Greg Olsen a four-yard out pattern? How can Jason McKie in the flat still be in the playbook? The 4th and 1 call? Seriously? And on that subject, how can you remove Cedric Benson from what is shaping up to be the game of his life for your continually idiotic rotation of running backs?
The Chicago Bears organization lost a big football game yesterday...the same big football game they've now lost three times this season. Game over. Season over. And after all, isn't it better to know the season's over now then lose by 40 to the Patriots in the Super Bowl. I know...I know...
#2 Bill said . . .Yes - fire Ron Turner. It won't happen until the season is over but it will happen. He can't change a game plan as the game is unfolding. Our plays are telegraphed and the opposition is always ready.
November 19, 2007
#3 Pissed Off said . . .Is the FireLovie website up yet? Here are some brilliant observations from the coach who arrogently said "you have to trust me that I'm making the right decisions" as he fires a successful D coordinator, brings in a buddy, leaves the O-line alone to helplessly age; gets rid of Thomas Jones, brings in a horrible saftey that used to be good etc etc etc.
From the Sun-Times:
``We're a running team in that situation,'' Smith said. ``With fourth and less than a yard, if you say that you're a running team, you need to be able to get it.''And why didn't Benson have more chances? ``How do I explain it? We probably should have given him the ball a little more,'' Smith said. ``You know if you keep running the ball, they will eventually stop that.''
End of Sun-Times quotes.So you're a running team, but you can't give your #1 running back the ball more than 11 times because eventually the other team is going to stop it? WTF!!!
This man is not a leader. He is slowly showing that he is WAY over his head.
The Bears are not a running team. In order to be a running team, you have to be good at it. If your a running team, you get the yard you need. If you're a running team, you don't take out a back who is doing well (finally) just because you've got some rotation planned.
I know that RT, but Lovie has got to take charge. The defense is horrible, the offense is trying too hard to avoid being a passing team (WHY?? With the Tight Ends they have, they could easily be a ball control passing team that takes a few deep shots every now and then.)
Lovie made this situation after his big contract and he is failing miserably.
November 19, 2007
#4 Heywood Jublomey said . . .This sucks bad, we needed it yesterday and didnt get it. What happened was predictable. The defense played "bend dont break" most of the game as it could have been more out of reach than it was.
Rex looked fine, he should still be the guy at least until we are mathematically eliminated then if they want to see what Orton looks like fine, I dont think your going to see anything you like but whatever. Aside from him getting stripped on what was turning out to be a damn nice drive he was consistent. Not Great Rex or Bad Rex. I dont know what else to say, this team just isnt very good, I thought mabye Rex and the momentum from last week would help carry this team to a victory on Sunday but it didnt happen, the team as a whole just isnt that good.
We sure could have used Vasher, is that fucking guy going to get healthy anytime soon? I am sick of his ass on the sidelines for a period of time every year. Its like Mike Brown junior except he isnt done for the year. The hawks had a good pass attack and we didnt have enough guys. Speaking of secondary, Archuletta cant tackle, he's like Roy Williams, cant wrap up. That guy screws us on at least a couple plays every single game.
The O-line still looks like a saloon door way to often. The had their moments but their protection is not consistent.
I have never really gotten on the "fire turner" or "turner sucks" bandwagon but you can officially place me on it. Today was the day that I finally saw what lots of you were seeing. I dont know why it took me so long but I guess its better late than never. I think we went down the field once. Thats not enough. Anyone else think we should just go to the same type of offense the Hawks run. Rex has a good arm, lets just run it maybe 10 times per game and pass the rest. We'll spread it 4 or 5 WRs two out of every three downs and just pass all day. It works for the Hawks.
November 19, 2007
#5 Phil from SATX said . . .Fred Miller got absolutely worked, allowing the man he was blocking, Pat Kerney, 3 sacks.
Cedric Benson actually popped a run outside and showed some pullaway speed on that td run. He also seemed halfway competent with his pass-blocking. Too little too late, though.
Our secondary continues to get dominated.
Grossman makes Berrian better, but not vice versa. Grossman still sucks.
Turner is truly embarrassing. He should be ashamed of himself, truly. He sucks at what he does.
Time to rebuild.
November 19, 2007
#6 Al in WI said . . .At this point I would put logos of the other 31 teams in the league in a hat, pull out a name, and trade our entire coaching staff for their staff.
It's that bad.
Even Dave Toub is getting dragged down by these coaching imposters - special teams getting worse by the game.
Let's become the team that gets off the bus locking our coaches inside and then pushing the bus off a cliff.
We can be like We Are Marshall but only the coaches, Adam Archuleta and Fred Miller go down with the bus. A terrible tragedy but one we can all rally around when a real coach and a real coaching staff come to save our franchise. Bill Cowher anyone? John Doe anyone?
I've seen more than enough.
November 19, 2007
#7 Jakub said . . .Call me crazy, but I saw several things I liked on offense yesterday that give me hope for the future.
First off, Rex Grossman put his time on the bench to good use. He didn't force the ball or panic with the game on the line. He showed real pocket awareness and avoided several sacks. He also ran a couple of times and looked a lot more mobile then anytime in the last two years. He was under constant pressure and was in one of the toughest stadiums on the league, and kept his poise. That's a lot of progress.
Our wide recievers really stepped up. The Bernard Berrian of last season came back in force yesterday. He didn't drop a pass, and stepped up as the #1 reciever. Even old man Moose came to play with his best game of the year. Combined with Olsen's play, we have some players for a good passing game.
Cedric Benson may not be that bad after all. Ok so there are still things to not like, but his break away runs showed that he at least has the ability to do it. I also think the fact that Peterson struggled as well with many oportunities suggests that the problem is in fact the o-line.
Now, all of that was negated by the fact that Turner is lost, and our line has aged in dog years over the offseason. But if these areas and players continue to improve it cuts down the number of needs that we have to fill.
November 19, 2007
#8 Pissed Off said . . .I was at the game yesterday, talk about a hostile environment. My ears still hurt.
Anyway, I think the one thing that is killing us this year is complete lack of heart and passion. It feels like the team is doing a 9 - 5 and have completely lost their confidence and desire from last year.
November 19, 2007
#9 Bill said . . .I thought the team came out pretty fired up. Maybe they lost it (being fired up) somewhere or maybe, and more likely, they were just outplayed by a better team cuz this one isnt that good this year.
I havent read any reports that the world is coming to an end but for some reason is feels like it. Aww hell, this team aint worth getting so upset over.
November 19, 2007
#10 B.A. Baracus said . . .Al - I agree with your assessment. Overall, the crux of the problem is the O-line. Benson would be better (not worth a #4, put that's water over the dam), the QB play would be better (at least average, maybe better than that). Rex did in fact compose himself well in a loud stadium. The receivers did have their best game in a while also. The defense...
I know they don't keep stats like this, but the telling problem of the defense woudl be yards per drive and points per drive. The whole cover-2 bend but don't break theory is crap when you bend AND break. Is someone not getting that over at Halas Hall?
We're stick with Lovie for 2 more years in my opinion. I want him to fire Babich and RT but at best only one will happen.
I've seen this happen too many times. Once the Bears are out of it (and they essentially are tight now), they will win a few games and at the end miss the playoffs by maybe two games. So then Lovie will say they weren't so far off, it was just the SB hangover, trust me, I know what I'm doing - and then next year we compete a bit better than this year but miss the playoffs again; then in 2009 the players lose faith - we lose a key player or two to free agency (woudl anyone blame Hester for leaving when the contract is up?) and we have to start over again with a new coach (Angelo won't be fired.)
Teams can tun it around in a year or two, bu tthere is no reason to think we can.
November 19, 2007
#11 Midway Monster said . . .There is not much to write that has not already by written on here. The W-O-E line is simply garbage and still remains the biggest handicap on offense. Although Benson had a couple of good runs early in the game, he got stuffed throughout the 2nd half.
The coaches were miserable and once again failed to make any adjustments at half-time. The Seahawks blitzed the shit out of the running lanes and Rex in the 2nd half and the Bears had no answer. However, I do not believe that Turner's job is on the line given the past history of this organization.
I personally believe the worst coaching decision was to go for it in on 4th and 1 in the 3rd Quarter. The ball was on Seattle's 25 yeard line and would have been a 42 yard field goal that Gould probably would have made. The score would have been 20 to 24 at that point with plenty of time. I do not feel that there was any real urgency to go for it in that situation. But, hindsight is 20-20, so who really knows?
November 19, 2007
#12 Bill said . . .You know... I just noticed that Jeff is right! Perhaps Rex should call signals like an old Western Union telegraph machine "bah-da-dip-da-dap...".
-- Midway --
November 19, 2007
#13 mikebdot said . . .I was happy they went for it on that play. Based on the freeze frame Fox showed, they got a bad spot (though it wouldn't have mattered.) It showed the ball was past the 25 - still not a first down but maybe close enough to do a sneak instaed of the crap play they ran. (My God did Kruetz look bad - pushed right back and on his ass. For the tough guy he makes himself out to be, he looked pretty weak there.)
HOWEVER - given how bad our line really is - and this game I hope has erased any doubt that they are weakest part of the team - the FG would have been the right call.
November 19, 2007
#14 Bill said . . .The 4th and 1 play was a play we ran for two TDs in the past two games. The reason the play got killed was because Kreutz was absolutely destroyed off the line causing Garza to trip on Kreutz as he fell flat on his back. If Kreutz even keeps his man upright, we get that first down with ease.
Why do we even put McKie in the game? He cannot block at all. That includes pass blocking. He seemed to get slower since last season. In my opinion he is a far greater liability in our backfield than Benson.
November 19, 2007
#15 startO said . . .I was wrong - we're not as bad regarding yards per drive or points per drive as I thought. About 10th in both categories on defense (before yeaterday's game, that is).
Interesting site:
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/drivestats.phpNovember 19, 2007
#16 Bart Start said . . .Im on the o-line kick with a bunch of you now. I blame that game on defensive injuries and the O-line. They are terrible. Fred Miller is a revolving door and Pat Kerney was running through it all day.
Rex played well, good to see. Let's not let one good Benson run get us excited. He is still pretty far down the path of curtis enis. Darren McFadden anyone?November 19, 2007
#17 Bill said . . .I thought these August backlogs were interesting:
Da' Bears Blog said: The Bears should have the NFC North wrapped up by early December
StartOlsen said:
Final note- nice to see a delusional Packer fan trying to justify his pitiful existance again. Sure, buddy, Favre will save you. Keep believing.AfroCelt 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. DRUMROLL: Superbowl Picks: Pats and Bears. Of course the Bears win.Pissed off said . . . Bears dominate that conference and win the SB.
Al in WI said:
The Bears will dominate the North again. Pats over bolts for AFC Title.
Bears take the Super Bowl.Al in WI said: Biggest Game: October 14th Home to Vikings. I think that will be one of the most entertaining games of the season.
Al in WI 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.
The Pack is Back said . . . 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.
DTB 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!
Decatur Staleys #7 said: I clearly do not see the Pack'with that weak run attack making the playoffs. Also, 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"
SB just like the season started Bears vs Low Volts'
An the Bears making it a season sweepBearDown1982 said . . .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.
StartOlsen said . . .Fudge Packer is living in the past, with Favre's old balls still slapping his chin. where will you be after a 4 win season? still talking shit? enjoy the losses as they pile up, along with the INTs.
November 19, 2007
#18 Phil from SATX said . . .Bart Start - let me state the obvious:
If you really thought that was a productive use of your time (looking up old quotes) then you are clearly wasting the oxygen you are breathing. It's a trite expression, but it never rang more true - you seriously need to get a life.
November 19, 2007
#19 Mike said . . .Hey, we deserved that, right? Why shouldn't Bart Starr pile on? We're all in the same place here, this season has been an incredible disappointment, and our entire near-term future is now in question.
Who here has any faith left in Lovie Smith? I mean serious faith, as in "I'm sure this is not the fault of Lovie and he will do better, I'm sure of it" - that kind of faith. Mine is gone. I can't believe I'm missing some Dick Jauron-style humility here. If you haven't seen it, you need to read Greg Couch in the Sun-Times, breaking down Lovie's bad defensive moves that were likely based on vanity.
Is there a chance in hell that the McCaskey's would make a strong move over the off-season? It would be a precipitous move, to be sure, but might it be possible? Or are we destined for one or more years like this one?
One year, SO many bad decisions, it's like the bad moves never stop, game to game to game. The bad coaching on D this year has resulted in the exposure of the bad coaching on O - when there's no more turnovers or defensive scores to bolster the O, it's got to be all on them. And with Ron Turner pulling the switches, NOTHING good can ultimately happen on O.
Failure of coaching at all levels.
November 19, 2007
#20 Pissed Off said . . .Classic Chicago Bear fan response..."it's the coaching staff's fault - they don't motivate, they've destroyed chemistry (whatever that means) and the playcalling was terrible." But no indictment about the level of talent on the football field. This team has an average at best defense anymore that good quarterbacks surgically destroy. There is nobody on the offensive line worth a damn (including Olin Kreutz who has looked useless and washed up), Cedric Benson sucks and likes to yawn on the sidelines, the wide receiver corp is one of the worst in football and Rex Grossman is the QB.
"but if we only had better coaching...hrrmph, hrrmph..."
Pass the vomit bag please.November 19, 2007
#21 Bart Start said . . .I'm with Bill on this one, I cant believe Bart is wasting the oxygen in this world. Lets also not forget that this is da bears blog and if there were da packer blog, I could go back to the begining of last year and find some pretty ridiculous stuff said about how your team would be good when you actually won like 3 games or whatever it was last year. It would sound even more ridiculous than the stuff you have cited. We at least had reason to believe we would be good, you delusional packer fans are only setting yourself up to be destroyed by Dallas and if not them no one will beat New England anyway. Your squad has no chance so enjoy the victories while they last. Oh yeah, and we beat the pack and will do so again.
November 19, 2007
#22 Phil from SATX said . . .Phil, I appreciate your understanding, truth be told, I thought the Bears were going to have a good year, and the Packers a so so year, maybe 500. And in looking back at the archives, & the comments, the reality is that I agree with you, and it seems it is more about coaching. It seems the Bears organization, including Lovie, have really built and infused some dissention amongst this team. The QB situation, the lies, the blame, The Griese play-calling drive, etc... There are talented players on the Bears, but their collective heads are not in the game right now, and that's because of management. Whereas Packers coach McCarthy has really done a nice job in cultivating a group of no-name rookies. Favre is great, but this year's coaching has a lot to do with it
November 19, 2007
#23 Shady McBears Fan said . . .Hey PackerMike, Packer fans are only allowed on this site when they clearly identify themselves as such. Check the homeowner covenants. It's in there, trust me.
November 19, 2007
#24 said . . .It feels pretty good to be the "1" one the Packer's 9-1. Brett Favre and Donald Driver can go jerk each other off.
I've always been a fan of Lovie Smith. He's brought the team a long way from where it was before he came into Chicago.
But, there was a quote yesterday that really bugs me (I'm paraphrasing):
"When you run the ball enough times, TEAMS ARE EVENTUALLY GOING TO STOP YOU."
Isn't this the same guy who loves his 'off the bus running' quotes? What the fuck is that about Lovie? I'm starting to lose faith in you buddy, but you've got a long leash in my mind for bringing this team to the Superbowl last year.
Lovie is now speaking to the media...
November 19, 2007
#25 Bill said . . ....And he sounds like a broken record.
"We gotta fix some things"
"Take one game at a time"
"We're better than we played yesterday"
"It starts with me, the coaches, on the way down to the players - we just didn't get it done"
"There's time for Thanksgiving also.." Wait, that was a new one! haha
November 19, 2007
#26 Bill said . . .I still think it was beyond a cheap shot for Bart Start to remind us that we thought the Bears would take a step forward rather than 5 steps back. And I agree that we'd probably find the same type of fan based optimism on ANY team's fan site in the NFL.
But I do have to admit that McCarthy is a FAR better coach than Lovie EVER will be. Not only are they winning, they are getting better (with a running game now that is more than adequate assuming Favre keeps it up.) They may well get the honor of getting blown out by Brady and the Patriots.
HOWEVER - I can not forget how last year's fun was spoiled for me by the annoying Bear-hating Packer fans of Chicago (as opposed to true Packer fans from Wisconsin - big difference.) All they wanted to do is say the Bears were bad. "You won't make the playoffs" changed to "you'll lose in the first playoff game" changed to "New Orleans will kill you" changed to "The Colts will kill you" turned to "The Bears blew the game." (As if the Colts were a bad team that anyone else woudl have beaten.)
So I will be VERY happy, as I've said, to see the Packers lose. If - by some chance they actually make it to the Super Bowl and win, I will give them the credit they deserve. But unless that happens I will take joy in their loss like so many Packer fans took joy in ours.
(And it woudl have to happen with Brady and Randy Moss playing throughout the playoffs - or Mannign and Harrison - not becuase they got a break and one or both of them went down somewhere and they got an easy game.)
See - here's the problem. The Packers are the surprise team in the NFC, but the surprise is over. Now they have to actually win this thing otherwise they will have accomplished no more than Lovie and Rex did.
November 19, 2007
#27 Shady said . . .Shady - I mentioned that quote too. It sounds like the guy is making excuses.
Not a good thing for the leader of the team.
November 19, 2007
#28 B.A. Baracus said . . .You're right Bill (post #2), good call.
November 19, 2007
#29 Shady McBears Fan said . . .This year and its problems are:
Due to the players - From lackluster performances, to a lack of heart at times.
Due to the management - From wasted draft picks in the first round, to reliance on a washed up W-O-E Line.
Due to the coaching staff - From the use of the Cover 2 without the personnel to run it anymore - no vasher, no mike brown, no chris harris, injured harris and urlacher - to the continual return to a running game (and HB) that sucks crap.
The Bears are the biggest disappointment in the NFL this year (besides maybe the Ravens, who look w0rse).
I do not expect Ba-bee-atch or Ron Turder to get fired. Ange-blo will fall on his sword and take the rap.
T-Minus 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...
Lift off to planet Re-Build.November 19, 2007
#30 jdawg said . . .Jeff I like the use of Ronald in front of Turner.
Kinda like Ronald McDonald, 'cause he's a fucking clown.
November 19, 2007
#31 startO said . . .I think what Lovie says in front of a mic and what gets said behind closed doors in Halas Hall are two different things.
Lovie will never be a fountain of useful info and it drives the media crazy and it, rightfully or not, makes him seem like he either doesn't care about the problems or doesn't understand them. I don't think either is true.
My faith will be restored in Love if after the season Turner decides he needs to spend some more time with his family.
As for the Packers fan reminding us of our previous posts, meh. I'll admit, I was wrong in my thinking about the team, but I still think we've got a bright future. If we can get a couple O-lineman a lot of sins will be forgiven.
To all the Packer fans here's a word of advice: enjoy this season while you can, you never know what next year is going to bring.
November 19, 2007
#32 Chicago Bears Team Tile!! said . . .Im still proud of the "Favre's old balls slapping your chin" line, losing season or not.
November 19, 2007
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November 19, 2007
#34 Bill said . . .Well, I'm certainly man enough to admit when I'm wrong. And, I WAS WRONG. I really thought the Bears would make progress this season. Was it really that foolish to think that the Bears could take a step forward this season thoug? No. We had the pieces back on defense, along with some new editions. Every indication out of training camp was that the offense looked very, very good. (last time I trust The Score for ANY Bears information ever again)
Bottom line: the Packers are the ones with the chance to get to the Super Bowl, and not the Bears. Brett Favre still has plenty of gas in the tank. I hate to admit it, but it's the truth.
That said...I'm pretty sure Bart wouldn't be touching this site if the roles were reversed at this point.
At this point though, anyone who watched the 56-10 Pats win last night is probably smart enough to realize that it won't matter who gets to the Super Bowl this year...that team is on a mission, and even God's son Brett Favre won't be able to pull that rabbit out of his hat.
November 19, 2007
#35 Big Earl said . . .There is no doubt that the Pats want to be considered the best team ever (some people even outside of Chicago consider the '85 Bears the best single season, though most will say the undefeated Dolphins even though thier schedule was easy.)
Bellicheck took this cheating thing personally. And I suspect it's becasue it had the effect of tainting their accomplishments AND because many other teams were likely doing the very same thing. (Hence the league destroying the tapes so quickly.)
I'm sure they will want to crush their NFC opponent assuming they get there. Not just win, but our it on from start to finish. They may even shoot for the 73-0 record.
November 19, 2007
#36 The Running Table said . . .There are lots of reasons why the Bears suck. People fixate on the offense, but the defense has a lot of problems too. Brian Urlacher has played like horseshit all year long. He is clearly on the decline after throwing his body around for 8 years. Linebacker becomes a big weakness of this team just as soon as Lance Briggs bolts via free agency. Our safety situation is also pathetic. Plus the defensive line has holes a plenty. Dan Bauzain is said to be a draft bust, Adewale Ogunleye and Alex Brown are overrated and Mark Anderson is strictly a situational player.
Can you spell R.E.B.U.I.L.D.I.N.G JOB !!!!!!!!!!!! Get used to a few years of cellar dwelling.
November 19, 2007
#37 jdawg said . . .Weeeeee!!!!
The Bears are making the playoffs!!!!
WooHoo!!!!
November 19, 2007
#38 Al in WI said . . .hmmm....
I wouldn't say 54's on the downside yet, but let's see what the off-season does for him.
As for Briggs, his market value went down when he got clocked by a WR.
I'm not sure its time to call Bauzain a yet.
Yeah, our safeties have some problems, mainly with 20. If we draft one it will take a while to develope him, unless we luck into another Mike Brown.
Anyway, I'm not ready to say rebuilding yet.
November 19, 2007
#39 Bill said . . .The Bears season boils down to losing to the Lions and Vikings at home. Those losses will haunt the Bears if they miss the wildcard by a game.
November 20, 2007
#40 Bill said . . .If the Bears miss the wildcard by just a game, I will consider this a miracle turnaround and something to build on for next year.
That is to say, I doubt it will happen. I think 8-9 at this point sounds optimistic and that will be at least 2 games off the pace for the WC. Actually, I can't see them winning more than 3 more games. The only saving of the season could possibly come against GB denying them home field advantage, but Orton will be playing then, Urlacher and Tommie Harris might be shut done for the year, Vasher will still be "almost reay" and we will get beat badly.
November 20, 2007
#41 Ryan said . . .Of course I meant 8-8 is the best we can expect;
Also - Vasher will still be "almost ready" the last week of the season.
November 20, 2007
#42 Mike said . . .Just a couple of thoughts:
1. We kept hearing during training camp how good the offense was because the defense was having trouble containing it. Now we know that's not because the offense was good but because the defense had gotten bad.
2. An argument that I kept hearing before against Grossman was that he had a lot of talent and potential but the Bears were a Superbowl caliber team otherwise and so they didn't have time to wait for him to develop. Well, now they appear to be no-where near being a Superbowl caliber team anymore...so does that mean they can afford to let Rex continue to develop as they rebuild the rest of the team?
November 20, 2007
#43 Mike said . . .The Bears have a couple of lean years to look forward to. You can't rebuild an entire offensive line in one offseason. And just look at the sheer number of other screaming needs this team has. Defensive end, linebacker, safety, running back, wide receiver, quarterback.
Given the salary cap it is going to be a case where Jerry Angelo cuts a handful of veterans during the offseason, some names that may even stun. It's the only way to get the cap room that is going to be needed to rebuild this mess. He will need to take a page from what Floyd Reese, Jeff Fisher and the Tennessee Titans did a few years ago.
Brian Urlacher? I agree with Big Earl. Regretably his best days are in the rearview mirror. And I most say my opinion of him as a human being and a father and role model to his children has taken a nosedive. He needs to get his shit together off the football field. But enough preaching for one night.
November 20, 2007
#44 Pissed Off said . . .The Bears have a couple of lean years to look forward to. You can't rebuild an entire offensive line in one offseason. And just look at the sheer number of other screaming needs this team has. Defensive end, linebacker, safety, running back, wide receiver, quarterback.
Given the salary cap it is going to be a case where Jerry Angelo cuts a handful of veterans during the offseason, some names that may even stun. It's the only way to get the cap room that is going to be needed to rebuild this mess. He will need to take a page from what Floyd Reese, Jeff Fisher and the Tennessee Titans did a few years ago.
Brian Urlacher? I agree with Big Earl. Regretably his best days are in the rearview mirror. And I must say my opinion of him as a human being and a father and role model to his children has taken a nosedive. He needs to get his shit together off the football field. But enough preaching for one night.
November 20, 2007
#45 AfroCelt said . . .Mike has a hard-on for Brian Urlacher. Who gives a fuck if the guy fucks around and there are bald baby replica bastards runnin' around.
November 20, 2007
#46 Z said . . .@ Bart Start - Pats v. Bears in the Superbowl? at least I'll be half right... :)
i still say that we need an o line first, then the D-Backs. Anyone know of any teams focusing on O-Line in the early rounds? how did it turn out for them?
This is a fun part about being a fan. My calls don't count for squat in reality.
November 20, 2007
#47 Pissed Off said . . .Well that was depressing. I think a drunk monkey throwing darts at a board could run our offensive play calling better than Ron Turner. At least we would surprise the opponent once in a while. RT wouldn't want to do that, maybe he thinks it's rude or he’s scared his brain will explode having to actually think during a game. WTF, as said earlier here why oh why would you ever take out a guy we have all been desperately waiting 4 to show some spark running the ball and he busts his two longest plays of the season out of the gate and we get a 10 point lead and the team is pumped and he is pumped. Brilliant!
The reverse and the 4th and 1 make us look like we write our plays down in order B4 the game and run em like that no matter what. I don’t feel like any of these coaches can make in game adjustments. I guess winning made me assume Lovie and Angelo were doing great in all aspects of their job and not question things, but I guess I need to wake up. Our O-line had a few good plays but is horrible for 80% of the game (and that was an improvement), Rex looked better even under constant pressure in the 2nd half, the passing game in general pretty good, RT got in Benson’s way so who knows, the D has some great players out there, even not at 100%, who is 10 weeks into the season, they seem like they can’t play inspired or with much energy or passion for very long. It seems we immediately pay 4 every mistake we make this year, especially at QB.
I hope we are not as far off as it seems. How could I have misjudged things so much. Midway is our William Wallace on here and what the hell, why not, we could win out and Detroit and the Giants can stumble enough. I just can’t give up until we are mathematically buried with all nails in the coffin. I just can't toss a season B4 Thanksgiving , that is ridiculous. I thought we were getting a break from those kind of years. It is definitely a playoff game now every week. Prove us wrong Bears. Playoff game #1 vs. Denver. Let the miracle prayers begin.
Seriously, Bear way , way Down
Go Bears
November 20, 2007
#48 Julian Williams said . . .#44 not me.
November 20, 2007
I have never been a Lovie fan even with da bears going to the superbowl : How do you not have anything new in your game plan for the superbowl ?? My main problem is Lovie's emotional-less , no expression style of coaching you want your players to play with fire and compassion and I want to see it in the coach too
November 21, 2007
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