September 16, 200520 yr Surprisingly, the hacks at ESPN have mostly picked the bears to win this one. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/features/talent Not that it really means much what they think Mr ASSpresso doesnt think they are gonna win though http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/writ...koff/index.html
September 16, 200520 yr This one all comes down to 2 stories...2 young quarterbacks against defenses...the Bears defense is almost certainly better than the Lions, but Harrington is also much more experienced than Orton and has better weapons. If you're a lions fan, this is a real good test for Harrington. He has to find a way to get his team into the end zone a couple times. If he can, they'll win the game. If you're a Bears fan...this is another good chance at a win, simply because it's another offense, like Washington's, that you can shut down, and I don't feel Detroit's defense is nearly as solid as Washington.
September 16, 200520 yr Author QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Sep 16, 2005 -> 12:31 PM) This one all comes down to 2 stories...2 young quarterbacks against defenses...the Bears defense is almost certainly better than the Lions, but Harrington is also much more experienced than Orton and has better weapons. If you're a lions fan, this is a real good test for Harrington. He has to find a way to get his team into the end zone a couple times. If he can, they'll win the game. If you're a Bears fan...this is another good chance at a win, simply because it's another offense, like Washington's, that you can shut down, and I don't feel Detroit's defense is nearly as solid as Washington. No, Detroits defense is definitely not as good as Washingtons. But Dick Jauron, while not a good HC, is a pretty good DC and can make the best with what he has. And to add to that, he still knows alot of players on the Bears, so he can probably spot a weakness in the offense.
September 16, 200520 yr Detroit's defense is terrible...one of the absolute worst in the NFL. They make the Redskins look like the Steel Curtain. Yes, the Packers are that bad if they could only put up 3 points against this squad: DE: HOLE DT: Marcus Bell (Solid) DT: Shaun Rogers (All-Pro Caliber) DE: James Hall (Solid) OLB: Boss Bailey (Solid) MLB: HOLE OLB: HOLE CB: Fernando Bryant (Solid) CB: Dre Bly (Solid) SS: Kenoy Kennedy (Solid) FS: HOLE In theory, you should be able to pass all day against this team and run for a lot of yards outside of the DEs. But the Bears offense would have a hard time against some NFL Europe teams, so a win is nowhere near a sure thing. Edited September 16, 200520 yr by hammerhead johnson
September 16, 200520 yr QUOTE(hammerhead johnson @ Sep 16, 2005 -> 12:00 PM) Detroit's defense is terrible...one of the absolute worst in the NFL. They make the Redskins look like the Steel Curtain. Yes, the Packers are that bad if they could only put up 3 points against this squad: DE: HOLE DT: Marcus Bell (Solid) DT: Shaun Rogers (All-Pro Caliber) DE: James Hall (Solid) OLB: Boss Bailey (Solid) MLB: HOLE OLB: HOLE CB: Fernando Bryant (Solid) CB: Dre Bly (Solid) SS: Kenoy Kennedy (Solid) FS: HOLE In theory, you should be able to pass all day against this team and run for a lot of yards outside of the DEs. But the Bears offense would have a hard time against some NFL Europe teams, so a win is nowhere near a sure thing. I don't care where thier weaknesses are. With a rookie QB running the show we better be able to establish a running game or we have very little chance. Solid DEE and ball control running is our best shot at a win Sunday!
September 16, 200520 yr QUOTE(JuiceCruz16 @ Sep 16, 2005 -> 06:47 PM) I don't care where thier weaknesses are. With a rookie QB running the show we better be able to establish a running game or we have very little chance. Solid DEE and ball control running is our best shot at a win Sunday! Word up, Juice.
September 16, 200520 yr My Prediction: Bears 17 Lions 10 Orton 200 passing yards TJ 80 rushing yards Benson 30 rushing yards Muhsin 70 recieving yards Bradley 90 recieving yards and a TD
September 16, 200520 yr the problem is, the Lions will be geared up to stop the run, and they'll make Orton beat them through the air, raising another problem, that being Orton only having one reliable target. but still... GO BEARS! Edited September 16, 200520 yr by AirScott
September 16, 200520 yr My prediction: Bears 13 Lions 10 Orton will get good protection but make a couple costly mistakes. Bears win on a 43 yard Doug Brien field-goal with 3 1/2 minutes left. With the Lions making a long drive in the 2-minute offense, the Bears hold them on a 1st and Goal at the 2 and Lance Briggs intercepts a Harrington pass to Mike Williams to end the game.
September 18, 200520 yr QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Sep 16, 2005 -> 04:08 PM) My prediction: Bears 13 Lions 10 Orton will get good protection but make a couple costly mistakes. Bears win on a 43 yard Doug Brien field-goal with 3 1/2 minutes left. With the Lions making a long drive in the 2-minute offense, the Bears hold them on a 1st and Goal at the 2 and Lance Briggs intercepts a Harrington pass to Mike Williams to end the game. well thanks for jinxing THAT outcome.
September 18, 200520 yr QUOTE(hammerhead johnson @ Sep 16, 2005 -> 06:00 PM) Detroit's defense is terrible...one of the absolute worst in the NFL. They make the Redskins look like the Steel Curtain. Yes, the Packers are that bad if they could only put up 3 points against this squad: DE: HOLE DT: Marcus Bell (Solid) DT: Shaun Rogers (All-Pro Caliber) DE: James Hall (Solid) OLB: Boss Bailey (Solid) MLB: HOLE OLB: HOLE CB: Fernando Bryant (Solid) CB: Dre Bly (Solid) SS: Kenoy Kennedy (Solid) FS: HOLE In theory, you should be able to pass all day against this team and run for a lot of yards outside of the DEs. But the Bears offense would have a hard time against some NFL Europe teams, so a win is nowhere near a sure thing. Well right now their other DT is Dan Wilkinson I thought gets the majority of the playing time. Also I think Bly has proven he is all pro calibur with his last 2 seasons he had.
September 18, 200520 yr Focusing my attention on Bears football in late September... Where have I seen this one before?
September 18, 200520 yr Bears will not only win, they'll win big. 160 rushing yards (between Jones/Benson) and 2 td's from Orton while the defense plays an oustanding football game.
September 18, 200520 yr i think the bears are going to win too.........no idea why. Maybe because that'll cheer me up after the sox lose again.
September 18, 200520 yr JONES IS TEARING SOME s*** UP!!!!!!!!! Bears about to score. EDIT: Bears punch it in. 7-0 Edited September 18, 200520 yr by NUKE_CLEVELAND
September 18, 200520 yr QUOTE(NUKE_CLEVELAND @ Sep 18, 2005 -> 12:15 PM) Detroit scores on a long catch n run. 7-7 Dare I say shootout? 7-6
September 18, 200520 yr Good thing they replaced that useless Green with Harris. Now there is a guy who makes plays.
September 18, 200520 yr QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Sep 18, 2005 -> 05:17 PM) Good thing they replaced that useless Green with Harris. Now there is a guy who makes plays. I thought it was Tillman's fault for not holding up Williams. You know, for a supposedly great defense, the Bears sure seem to give up a lot of yards.
September 18, 200520 yr Anyone have a link for a radio stream that works? Edited September 18, 200520 yr by Felix
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