the announcers at the end were fawning so much over them it was almost sickening

 

I'm quite sick of the Reggie Bush fawning as well. They cream themselves if he makes a block.

The Ravens are what the Bears should want to be.

Out of the playoffs?

Manning is still a pathetic, brutal, awful choker, he looked like Rex today. But damn, that defense is on a mission. And wtf is Andy Reid doing punting there? That was maybe the dumbest late game decision since taking the wind.

 

And as great as the Colts were on defense, hopefully this game also helps people realize what Steve McNair and Jamal Lewis are: washed up and bad.

Edited January 14, 200719 yr by whitesoxfan101

BEARS BEARS BEARS, 3 hours of sleep and back up to tailgate!!!!

The thing about the Bears QB situation is this -- what makes Griese so much better? Did that guy (quoted above) not watch the Green Bay game? Griese's two INTs were just as bad as Grossman's.

 

I also think more of the problem lies with Turner. Turner isn't as bad as I make him out to be, but why is this team never in the shotgun? You have a 5"9 (or whatever it is) QB who is pretty immobile and you're going to have him run five-step drops on every pass play? Is there a reason for this? Is Kruetz not comfortable with the shotgun snap?

 

So, I think there wouldn't be a huge difference in Griese vs Grossman. Ultimately it will come down to the gameplan. The Bears need to get a lead (even if it's a FG lead) early so they can pound the ball 35 times with Thomic Jenson (preferablly more Benson).

 

If this turns out to be a high scoring affair -- ie if the defense doesn't show up again -- then we're probably looking at one-and-done for the second year in a row.

They've said it's due to Rex's awesome ability to run play action, and they don't want to ever eliminate that option by taking a shotgun snap. Right or wrong, that's just what i've heard numerous times.

I'm fairly nervous about this afternoon's game. However you may compare/contrast Seattle and Chicago across various categories, with today's weather forcast as a mixture of rain and snow, the best team may not win. Field conditions could dictate this game, and that worries me.

 

In particular, I'm weary of how our defensive backs will fare in pass coverage. Manning/Tillman can't slip, even once. Even though the Steve Smith threat isn't present for Hasselback, the last few games of the seasons I've seen far too many receivers left open down the middle of the field.

 

Additionally, if the winds howling and the ground is loosening up, I can't forsee Turner implimenting a game-plan where Grossman throws more than 15 passes. So, now it's all up to Benson/Jones. Hell, it'd still be their game even if the weather conditions were perfect. Difference now is the threat of Grossman (however little you may perceive it) is lessened further. It'd become a repeat of what Indianapolis did to Kansas City -- crowd the line because the opposing quarterback can't beat you.

Edited January 14, 200719 yr by Flash Tizzle

Flash, I'm just nervous 'cause just about everyone is predicting the Bears to win by at least two TDs...

14-14

 

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High scoring game right now.

Heads/southsider, approve my TalkBears account.

 

Where the hell is Benson?

 

un f***ing believable. We can't move even one yard!?

Back to back interceptions. Kinda cool Pete Hunter the loan officer got a pick.

After that turn of events, Bears absolutely need a touchdown. STEP 1: Bring...in...Benson. Jones' jukin' and jiven' doesn't appear to be doing much these last few drives.

f*** Ron Turner. FOUR f***ING CARRIES FOR BENSON?!?!?! Embarrassing. Defense has been awful, offense is keeping us in it but not doing a great job.

 

God, I hope he gets that job at Miami. Good riddance.

What the f*** is going on? Why exactly were we attempting a punt? What has our defense shown within these last few quarters that convinces anyone they can stop Seattle?

 

And at the risk of sounding like a crazed superfan, what Berrian did is enough to get thrown out of town if we lose. Completely inexcusable.

Berrian dropped it, but that one's on Grossman. Hit him in stride and it's 28-24.

Well, they certaintly proved me wrong.

tie game

This looks like it's going to end in heartbreak.

Big stop there for the Bears.

 

something went wrong with that snap

Can we make a god damn play to save our lives? Jesus Christ.

it all comes down to this

 

good

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GAME OVER!!!!!!!!!

 

May this thread be a testament to my negativity. I can't help myself.

I will be extremely negative within ten hours or so, but for now -- W00T!!!

hold me

Rex won this game for us. This guy deserves Michael Jordan type treatment this week. He's gotten so much s***, a lot of it deserved, this season. I don't ever want to hear the name Brian Griese again.