Bears struggling on OL and DL

[RashanGary]

I think the Packers O-line will have trouble stopping the Bears running game and play-action to the TE's. Especially if Olsen is lined up int he same side as Hester. That will mean a Safety will either have to give help to the corner over the top to defend Hester's speed, or try and come down in the box to cover Olsen who can easily out muscle them out for a jump ball.

Forgive me if I'm not, at all, worried about your passing game. Let's put it this way, our defense will be able to stop your defense better than yours will ours.

We win.

[Dabaddestbear]

I think the Packers O-line will have trouble stopping the Bears running game and play-action to the TE's. Especially if Olsen is lined up int he same side as Hester. That will mean a Safety will either have to give help to the corner over the top to defend Hester's speed, or try and come down in the box to cover Olsen who can easily out muscle them out for a jump ball.

Forgive me if I'm not, at all, worried about your passing game. Let's put it this way, our defense will be able to stop your defense better than yours will ours.

We win.

And as an opposing teams fan, I understand that most will not respect the Bears passing game regardless who is the QB, that is until they are proving people wrong. One week to start doing so. I cant wait!

[pack4to84]

I think the Packers O-line will have trouble stopping the Bears running game and play-action to the TE's. Especially if Olsen is lined up int he same side as Hester. That will mean a Safety will either have to give help to the corner over the top to defend Hester's speed, or try and come down in the box to cover Olsen who can easily out muscle them out for a jump ball.

Why would our OL have trouble stopping your running game? they don't lineup against each other.

[RashanGary]

I think the Packers O-line will have trouble stopping the Bears running game and play-action to the TE's. Especially if Olsen is lined up int he same side as Hester. That will mean a Safety will either have to give help to the corner over the top to defend Hester's speed, or try and come down in the box to cover Olsen who can easily out muscle them out for a jump ball.

Forgive me if I'm not, at all, worried about your passing game. Let's put it this way, our defense will be able to stop your defense better than yours will ours.

We win.

And as an opposing teams fan, I understand that most will not respect the Bears passing game regardless who is the QB, that is until they are proving people wrong. One week to start doing so. I cant wait!

[retailguy]

I think the Packers O-line will have trouble stopping the Bears running game and play-action to the TE's. Especially if Olsen is lined up int he same side as Hester. That will mean a Safety will either have to give help to the corner over the top to defend Hester's speed, or try and come down in the box to cover Olsen who can easily out muscle them out for a jump ball.

Forgive me if I'm not, at all, worried about your passing game. Let's put it this way, our defense will be able to stop your defense better than yours will ours.

We win.

I understand the point you're making, JH, but do you realize that the preseason packers gave up more points than any other team in the north? The Packers new defense is not a "sure thing" at this point.

[falco]

Forgive me if I'm not, at all, worried about your passing game.

The Packers new defense is not a "sure thing" at this point.

Come on guys.... this thread is about the Bears OL/DL, not their passing game or our defense. Stay on topic...mates.

[The Leaper]

The Packers have not matched up well to Chicago in the past, but I think this is the year that pendulum swings. The development of Finley really will give fits to the Bear defense...we finally have a serious deep threat at the TE position who can split the seam and create havoc on crossing routes. Their secondary is lame...and Rodgers is poised to have a huge 2nd year with some experience under his belt.

Offensively, the Bears have a great RB and little else. Cutler is OK, but he has no one to throw to. Green Bay should win this by 10-13 points if they take care of the ball and have a good aggressive gameplan offensively.

[The Leaper]

Come on guys.... this thread is about the Bears OL/DL, not their passing game or our defense. Stay on topic...mates.

Who the hell wants to talk about the Bears lame ass OL/DL situation. What's next? Discussing the Lions special teams?

[RashanGary]

I understand the point you're making, JH, but do you realize that the preseason packers gave up more points than any other team in the north? The Packers new defense is not a "sure thing" at this point.

1st team only gave up 13 points, probably fewest in the NFC North. I know what you're saying though. . .

I trust Capers. I like having Jenkins and Raji added in the trenches. That's a big difference. I like the way our defense mixes it up. Not a sure thing, true, but you know me, I'm not afraid to be wrong. I think they're going to be good. I think they'll play well enough to beat Chicago right out of the gate.

[RashanGary]

I love the matchup against their defense. We're going to be a better running team and they're weak up front. We're an elite passing team and their weak in the secondary (and up front so they won't get a pass rush).

I think Rodgers is going to have his way with Chicago. I wouldn't be surprised if we put up 40 points on that defense.

[falco]

I understand the point you're making, JH, but do you realize that the preseason packers gave up more points than any other team in the north? The Packers new defense is not a "sure thing" at this point.

1st team only gave up 13 points, probably fewest in the NFC North. I know what you're saying though. . .

I trust Capers. I like having Jenkins and Raji added in the trenches. That's a big difference. I like the way our defense mixes it up. Not a sure thing, true, but you know me, I'm not afraid to be wrong. I think they're going to be good. I think they'll play well enough to beat Chicago right out of the gate.

Agree with you JH. When it mattered, the defense was dominant.

[retailguy]

I understand the point you're making, JH, but do you realize that the preseason packers gave up more points than any other team in the north? The Packers new defense is not a "sure thing" at this point.

1st team only gave up 13 points, probably fewest in the NFC North. I know what you're saying though. . .

I trust Capers. I like having Jenkins and Raji added in the trenches. That's a big difference. I like the way our defense mixes it up. Not a sure thing, true, but you know me, I'm not afraid to be wrong. I think they're going to be good. I think they'll play well enough to beat Chicago right out of the gate.

Agree with you JH. When it mattered, the defense was dominant.

I have high hopes that the defense will be greatly improved. However, that being said, no one has game planned yet for this defense. They haven't done it for 60 minutes yet either.

Chicago is certainly declining in terms of both age and talent, but, their defense has been proven over many seasons and they aren't dead yet..

I'm just sayin', don't count the damn chickens yet. We've got a long season ahead, and improved teams in the North....

Let's play some games first!

[RashanGary]

I'm gonna place a couple bets on the Packers this year. I think they're very underrated. I think they're going to shock and awe this year. Best team since the SB IMO. But I could be wrong and I'll lose a couple hundred bucks if I am.

[Dabaddestbear]

I think the Packers O-line will have trouble stopping the Bears running game and play-action to the TE's. Especially if Olsen is lined up int he same side as Hester. That will mean a Safety will either have to give help to the corner over the top to defend Hester's speed, or try and come down in the box to cover Olsen who can easily out muscle them out for a jump ball.

Why would our OL have trouble stopping your running game? they don't lineup against each other.

My screw up...lol. I meant to say D-Line.

[Lurker64]

I think the Packers O-line will have trouble stopping the Bears running game and play-action to the TE's. Especially if Olsen is lined up int he same side as Hester. That will mean a Safety will either have to give help to the corner over the top to defend Hester's speed, or try and come down in the box to cover Olsen who can easily out muscle them out for a jump ball.

Why would our OL have trouble stopping your running game? they don't lineup against each other.

My screw up...lol. I meant to say D-Line.

If it makes you feel any better, I also think the Packers O-line would have trouble stopping the Bears running game, but not as much trouble as the Bears O-line would have stopping the Packers running game.

Unfortunately, we will never know....