Bears struggling on OL and DL

[RashanGary]

Reading through Bears forums, the DL hasn't been "pulling their weight" and the OL has been suspect.

Our OL has looked greatly improved in the running game and even without Raji, our front 7 is more stout than a year ago. Physically, this should be a game that goes to the Packers. Then it comes down to QB's and skill players. I'll take Rodgers and company over Cutler and his crew any day.

I know we want to win this game. In a strange sense, we need to win this game, but I think we're the better team. We're tougher. We're more dangerous. IMO we're better coached with the addition of Capers to McCarthy's staff.

Raji or no Raji, I think we can take the Bears. The worst thing we can do is hobble Raji out there on a bum ankle and lose him for half the season or more because of a stupid reinjury. Let's take Jenkins, Jolly, Pickett and Wynn (as a situational interior rusher) into Lambeau and kick the Bears ass.

[Tarlam!]

Re: Bears struggling on OL and DL

The worst thing we can do is hobble Raji out there on a bum ankle and lose him for half the season or more because of a stupid reinjury.

I think the premise of this thread is excellent and then, you make the above observation, which you are merely repeating from a different thread.

Why is this necessary??

I think they will play Raji and Harrell if they feel they can go. After all, those guys get paid as much as you and I in a year per game. Like SC said, rub some dirt on it and play!!

[RashanGary]

No. It would be idiotic to run Raji out there. I was looking at Web MD and other medical sites. The right thing to do with an ankle sprain is to let it rest for 4-6 weeks. With regular treatment, you can get by with a little less.

Jolly had a sprain in the beginning of TC. Just like I read on line, the best treatment is a lot of rest (a protective boot), then walking, then slowly working up to more strenuous activity until all pain has subsided. Typically this will take 4-6 weeks, but a young man using the best treatment, the best diet and in great health can probably beat this time table. Jolly did it in about 3 weeks and is 100 percent now. That's what we need to do with Raji.

[Tarlam!]

There's a Raji thread to discuss Raji.

Would you like to discuss the Bear's OL and DL on this thread, Nick?

[Brandon494]

I agree it would be stupid to rush him out there and have him hurt himself even more. Its a long season, you dont freaking rub dirt on a sprain ankle of a 340+ guy and expect everything to be fine.

[Brandon494]

There's a Raji thread to discuss Raji.

Would you like to discuss the Bear's OL and DL on this thread, Nick?

What have you said concerning the Bear's OL and DL on this thread? Stop making a big deal out of nothing man.

[Fritz]

How 'bout dem Bears? I am hearing that Tommie Harris is a shell of his former self, and that the O-line is, the Bears are hoping, serviceable.

And - this is off thread topic - the Bears' secondary sure ain't what it used to be, either.

[Tarlam!]

Thank you Brandon 494. I know a lot more about the Bear's OL and DL since you posted.

[Brandon494]

Thank you Brandon 494. I know a lot more about the Bear's OL and DL since you posted.

Your welcome, your bitching has really helped me understand more about the Bears OL and DL as well.

[Tarlam!]

Brandon 494, I have no beef with you. I don't even know you, so I won't offer you much more attention. If I say anything here, it's usually to people I've known for many years. Believe me when I say, Nick can defend himself, he doesn't need you.

So, thanks for the well intentioned advice. And, all the best to you, mate.

[mraynrand]

Was there a thread about Chicago losing Jones for the season - due to and ANKLE INJURY!!!?

http://ballhype.com/story/bears-rb-jones-out-for-season-after-injuring-left/

[Bossman641]

This game can't come quick enough for me. I am sick of hearing Bear fans go on and on how Cutler is such a savior and how he is so much better than Rodgers. They shut up pretty quick though when you mention that Marshall and Royal at wr is a hell of a lot better than Hester and Bennett or whatever trash they want to throw out there. But then they just start in with how great Olsen is.

[Fritz]

For the first time in a while, I feel like the Pack can match up in the trenches with da Bears.

[ThunderDan]

Orlando Pace is a fraction of what he was at his prime. I watched the Denver/Chicago game and he got beat by the low speed rush all night.

[Dabaddestbear]

About time you guys talk about some rival football!

Well I do have concerns about the Bears defensive line and secondary, because it is still a question mark or sorts. None of our starting CB's have played during the entire pre-season due to injuries until one series in the last game of the preseason. So it should be interesting to see what they have in game one.
But the O-line has been real solid. It stood up to the Giants front four very well, and blew them off the ball consistently. And no one will ever compare the Packers D-linemen to that of the Giants. Our second year high draft pick tackle was blowing Tuck off the ball all night!
Yes, Pace was getting beat in the Denver game, but still did not give up a sack. Besides that Denver game was like a playoff game for Denver. They were playing with some real intensity. Even coaches on both sides of the ball said they had never been involved in a pre-season game like that one.

Kevin Jones is out for the season with an ankle injury suffered in the last preseason game, that requires surgery.

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.