Really makes you wonder why the Bears haven't tried that earlier. Either way, that was a lot of fun.

who kidnapped Turner... That was a brilliant first drive

 

I don't care what the conditions are like, if the Bears want to win this game (and their next 5) they're going to have to rely on the arm of Grossman. Peterson isn't going win it for you...

 

Throw early. Throw often. Run 4 and 5 wide sets, use Hester, Olsen... Find Haas as the 5th guy. Throw 50 times a game. Throw to open up the running game....

 

Yep. Adding to that, Peterson doesn't need a lead blocking back. I'd be running two tight-end sets all game. If they feel the need to have a lead blocker they can always motion Olsen into the backfield.

 

It's also good to see Bradley on the field early. I just fear the Bears will now go into a shell. I hope not, but...

Oh Hester....that's a season ending drop.

Edited December 2, 200718 yr by fathom

Good Devin / Bad Devin

has anyone taught Rex to take a sack and not keep running backwards, the NYG DLs are much faster than him

has anyone taught Rex to take a sack and not keep running backwards, the NYG DLs are much faster than him

 

It is like a 3 yard difference....at least he didn't fumble. In that situation, the one thing you can't do is get an intentional grounding in the end zone. Is there really a reason to criticize Rex so far today?

Edited December 2, 200718 yr by fathom

It is like a 3 yard difference....at least he didn't fumble. In that situation, the one thing you can't do is get an intentional grounding in the end zone.

it's not even just today it's happened numerous times over his career and those 3 yards make a huge difference on that punt

To be fair he really did almost run into the end zone for a safety...

They are blitzing Grossman almost every play.

I think we saw on that drive why St. Clair and Mark Bradley never play.

They are blitzing Grossman almost every play.

 

I'm telling you, that Hester play took the wind out of the team. Bad luck there with that ball just missing R.W.

I'm telling you, that Hester play took the wind out of the team. Bad luck there with that ball just missing R.W.

 

Yeah, they looked lost after that play. A delay of game penalty and they haven't done anything after that.

So much for the spirit of the rules...

Hunter Hillenmeyer is playing a pathetic game. Great catch by Berrian there. I didn't mention this earlier, but I loved the way Peterson picked up a 1st down on the first drive on that toss left. There's no way Benson would have juked a guy.

Edited December 2, 200718 yr by fathom

STEP UP IN THE f***ING POCKET REX. You don't always have to f***ing back up

Edited December 2, 200718 yr by WHarris1

Grossman isn't doing it 100% of the time as he used to, but he still back-peddles in the face of pressure too much.

cant argue that grossman should have stepped up in the pocket, but i dont think he back peddled knowing that strahan was coming from the backside.

They have zero confidence in Manning. Can't blame them.

Stupid, stupid play by Hester there.

Stupid, stupid play by Hester there.

 

You can tell that he gets frustrated when he isn't get a chance to break records and will try to make something out of nothing.

 

Grossman's holding onto the ball forever. I don't know if its because no one's open or if he's just being timid.

Edited December 2, 200718 yr by StrangeSox

I can't stand when teams spike a ball with 30 seconds left. It's such a waste, as you'll only take off about 6 seconds if you do a normal play call. I understand doing it if there's no timeouts left though, but the Bears still had one.

Anyone else get the feeling we'll see "Bad Rex" this half?

Anyone else get the feeling we'll see "Bad Rex" this half?

 

Not on that throw to end the quarter. What a ball.

Run the ball more....get that clock running. The wind is incredibly strong at the stadium right now.