A Gameplan For The Bears

[Dabaddestbear]

While the Bears should win tghis weekend, they do have many injuries that could derail them. Mike Brown being out is huge in my opinion. He is a smart, ball hawking S who makes plays and his absence will be noticed. In regards to the Carolina game, the Panthers were the better team and showed it on the field. I don't think anyone outside of Chicago was surprised that the Bears lost, just how they lost. I was wondering something, if I was a BeaRS FAN, I would grow tired of how some want to compare their current D to the 85 D, NO SIMILARITIES WHAT SO EVER!

Mike Brown will not be out. He will start as reported on Bears website.

[Chubbyhubby]

Living in IL although a huge packer fan. Living here in IL because my wife lives here.... I have been listening to chicago sports radio and they all say that the game is being taken very lightly. Based on how the Packers are viewed nationally they think its should be a "cake walk" I disagree. I believe the offense and defense that they showed during preseason was very vanillia and that was intentional. When the Packers come out Sunday, they will have a totally different look to them on both sides of the ball. If we can limit mistakes and score earily we can win this one!

[Rastak]

Living in IL although a huge packer fan. Living here in IL because my wife lives here.... I have been listening to chicago sports radio and they all say that the game is being taken very lightly. Based on how the Packers are viewed nationally they think its should be a "cake walk" I disagree. I believe the offense and defense that they showed during preseason was very vanillia and that was intentional. When the Packers come out Sunday, they will have a totally different look to them on both sides of the ball. If we can limit mistakes and score earily we can win this one!

Using that same logic the Bears were very vanilla in their defensive schemes and may use a bunch line stunts designed to confuse a very inexperienced GB line which would make for an extremely long and sore day for Favre. Not saying that will happen but it's very possible.

[MJZiggy]

That's true Rastak, but we have all of last season's film to prepare for them. Lovie's sitting in the film room to study the Packers and what's he gonna watch? How will he know what the Pack are gonna do?

[Rastak]

That's true Rastak, but we have all of last season's film to prepare for them. Lovie's sitting in the film room to study the Packers and what's he gonna watch? How will he know what the Pack are gonna do?

Ask Rod Gardner? Just kidding, that's true Ziggy......

[Chubbyhubby]

I think Mike McCarthy really wants to win this game. For two reasons, It will be his 1st win as a Packer Head Coach and 2nd its a win against the "hated Bears" It would sweeten the pot. He's going to pull out all the stops to get this win.

It's going to be a fun game to watch!

[Fosco33]

Re: WR

Semi-serious question for you Bear fans.

When a Packer homer tries to defend the team, you engage in a spirited discussion - which is good for fan boards. But on the otherhand, you rip on homer fans if they say something stupid - "like the bearz suck" - but many Bear fans on these boards can only revert to name calling and resting on a solid year by the Bears. I recall this same talk the last time you had a winning season - remind me - how did the next year go?

In '88 you went 12-4 and won one playoff game.
In '89 you went 6-10.
In '91 you went 11-5 and got second place (lost in Wild Card).
In '92 you went 5-11.
In '94 you went 9-7 and won one playoff game.
Then you went on a six year drought.
In '01 you went 13-3 and lost in the divisional round.
In '02 you went 4-12.

Recap: two playoff victory in the last 18 years. Not much success and history of success to talk such a big game for this year.

Here's some advice from fans who've been blessed with 13 years of pretty good football - be modest else it bite you in the ass - and enjoy the ride while it lasts as shit can change very quickly in the NFL. But if history repeats itself, you guys are in for another modest year.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Good point, Fosco!

I think most Packer fans think the Bears should be favored (rightly, in my mind), but most Packer fans see the Bears as a slightly above average team (rightly, in my mind). Their defense is great, but their QB, OL, WR, TE are not good. Thomas Jones was great last year, but he's had exactly one great year in seven years in the pros, missed most of the OTAs, and was injured much of the preseason. This team smells like a 9-7 team that plays in a weak division, so they could win 10 or 11 games if things break right like last year. One and done in the playoffs looks like a very real possibility--as there are several NFC teams that look better (Carolina, Seattle, and most of the NFC East to name a few).

Only GregJennings and Bears homers think that Rex Grossman has a shot at being special in this league. I see a short, injury prone QB with an overrated arm. I didn't like him in college, and there's nothing in the pros that makes me think he'll be anything special. Sure, he has to be better than Kyle Orton, but the Bears likely won't get as fortunate in their games as they did last year (when the bounces broke their way like they did for the 2001 team).

[Packnut]

Re: Mistake

You should feel ashamed for your lack of knowledge and feel pretty foolish about your comment on Harris. This is the same Al Harris who shut down Chad Johnson. Now does'nt common sense tell you that if he could shut down the best WR in the game, he can handle your guy? As for Woodson, he'll have no trouble with your #2 who would be #4 on most teams.

That leaves your running game. As bad as the Pack run D is, you just can't show up the 1st game and believe it will gel after very little practice.

May I also remind you that a pathetic talent-less offense rolled up 726 yds against your vaunted D last season. We had no red zone offense, but that will be a different story come Sunday.

One last thought- a certain QB who wears #4 and has been nick-named "the Bear Killer" might just prove his death was a bit pre-mature and he just might rise up and bitch slap your team like he has done so many times in the past!

Like I said earlier I do havta give Harris a littel more credit. But also keep in mind that all last year most QB's didnt throw his way not because he was so good but becuase Carrol was so bad. Who can resist the temptation to pass up a certain holding penalty that Ahmad was gift wrapping each game?

And about Woodson being able to cover our #2's that would be in your view be #4's on another team----Umm, Woodson got burned consistantly by #3 and 4's in his last preseason game. Did you think he was getting burned by the starting WR's?

The Bears runing offense is exactly the same as last year with the same personel operating it. Which features T. Jones. You know that same guy that totaled over 200 yards against the pack last year.

C'mon man you can give me better stuff than this.

Do you just make shit up to convince yourself that your right? Woodson was burned by TJ Housyourmama who is the #2 WR for Cincy. Any self respecting football fan would know this.

Only an idiot (or Bears fan), would judge a veteran player in a PRE SEASON game. If there was any validity to it, than you should be real worried cause Rex SUCKED!

This is what I dis-like about arguing with a Bears fan. I give you a fact that a pathetic GB offense last season rolled up 726 total yds against your vaunted D and you tell me how great your #2 WR is. Bradley is not 100% and listed as questionable yet you throw him at me.

Let me leave you with this thought. Everyone expects the Bears to win so the pressure is riding on them. IF things go as expected your team wins, it's really not something you can come back here and boast about cause, as I said it's expected.

However, unlike a certain other poster here without any balls, (not talking about you) I will go out on a limb and predict the UPSET OF THE SEASON.

PACKERS WIN

[Dabaddestbear]

Good point, Fosco!

I think most Packer fans think the Bears should be favored (rightly, in my mind), but most Packer fans see the Bears as a slightly above average team (rightly, in my mind). Their defense is great, but their QB, OL, WR, TE are not good. Thomas Jones was great last year, but he's had exactly one great year in seven years in the pros, missed most of the OTAs, and was injured much of the preseason. This team smells like a 9-7 team that plays in a weak division, so they could win 10 or 11 games if things break right like last year. One and done in the playoffs looks like a very real possibility--as there are several NFC teams that look better (Carolina, Seattle, and most of the NFC East to name a few).

Only GregJennings and Bears homers think that Rex Grossman has a shot at being special in this league. I see a short, injury prone QB with an overrated arm. I didn't like him in college, and there's nothing in the pros that makes me think he'll be anything special. Sure, he has to be better than Kyle Orton, but the Bears likely won't get as fortunate in their games as they did last year (when the bounces broke their way like they did for the 2001 team).

How was they fortunate last year? They played well. Defense ripped teams a new one. Comparing this team to 2001 is like comparing this defense to the 85 Bears. I noticed most Pack fans just keep saying the Bears will be one and done. But I gaurantee if you ask any players on any team would they rather make the playoffs and be one and done or only win 4 or 5 games----none would take the latter.

[Fosco33]

Good point, Fosco!

I think most Packer fans think the Bears should be favored (rightly, in my mind), but most Packer fans see the Bears as a slightly above average team (rightly, in my mind). Their defense is great, but their QB, OL, WR, TE are not good. Thomas Jones was great last year, but he's had exactly one great year in seven years in the pros, missed most of the OTAs, and was injured much of the preseason. This team smells like a 9-7 team that plays in a weak division, so they could win 10 or 11 games if things break right like last year. One and done in the playoffs looks like a very real possibility--as there are several NFC teams that look better (Carolina, Seattle, and most of the NFC East to name a few).

Only GregJennings and Bears homers think that Rex Grossman has a shot at being special in this league. I see a short, injury prone QB with an overrated arm. I didn't like him in college, and there's nothing in the pros that makes me think he'll be anything special. Sure, he has to be better than Kyle Orton, but the Bears likely won't get as fortunate in their games as they did last year (when the bounces broke their way like they did for the 2001 team).

How was they fortunate last year? They played well. Defense ripped teams a new one. Comparing this team to 2001 is like comparing this defense to the 85 Bears. I noticed most Pack fans just keep saying the Bears will be one and done. But I gaurantee if you ask any players on any team would they rather make the playoffs and be one and done or only win 4 or 5 games----none would take the latter.

Well, you have had plenty of those 4 & 5 win seasons in the timeperiod I mentioned above - 6 of 18 to be exact plus 5 more mediocre years w/ 6 & 7 wins.

But you're right, everyone would rather go to the playoffs and have a decent shot at the ring then watch from home.

[No Mo Moss]

When I read what you type all I can do is laugh as I think of Urlacher being drageed 5 yards into the endzone by Jerome Bettis. That was the highlight of the year hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bretsky]

I've just completed my confidence pool and took Da Bears for 7 points

[esoxx]

I'm sitting out the pool this year, but 7 sounds like a good choice.

[AKfaust]

The Packers are going to have to play the perfect game to beat the Bears. That's all there is to it. The Bears defense can beat us on their own for crying out loud! I think Shadows game plan was as close as your going to come to giving us a shot to win this thing and #4 is going to have to play SMART. If Green and friends gain 50 yards it will be because of holding. Play smart on offense and don't take to many chances, make the Bears earn every inch when were on defense. If we can force 3rd downs and force Grossman to be the man things get better.
Something tells me Jennings is going to be our key to winning this game. Get him and Driver the ball and let them make things happen.
Kia! Go Pack.