A Gameplan For The Bears

[RIPackerFan]

Here's a thought - but kind of cheap.

What about running first three downs, but purposefully chop block every down - going after the d-players that give us the fits?

Chop blocks make the d uneasy and slows them down for a split second (because they, for that second, are looking for the chop block). Once it gets in their heads that the o-line is going for their knees - it may cause them a second in getting to the QB, which may give Favre a little more time.

We probably won't get the first down that series, but just like the long bomb to throw the d-backs off - this basically does the same thing but with the d-line and linebackers.

[potsdam_11]

Here's a thought - but kind of cheap.

If it's legal.... it ain't cheap...

[b bulldog]

Potsdam, obviously some like you don't see the obvious although once Sunday comes and Brett makes the crucial int, you'll be first in line to blame the line.

[The Shadow]

Really now, friends :
Wouldn't the worst thing - the most frustrating thing - be for the Packers to come out getting one yard gains, putting themselves in long situations and either
a. giving up interceptions (or getting repeatedly sacked) trying to convert, or
b. punting away field position & letting the Bears constantly have a short field and getting ground down?
No guts, no glory.
The innovative, bold approach is what I'd favor.
Let's give ourselves the best chance.

[potsdam_11]

Potsdam, obviously some like you don't see the obvious although once Sunday comes and Brett makes the crucial int, you'll be first in line to blame the line.

First in line my ass, Sunshine.

What part of "Inexperienced line".. doesn't sink into that leg-humping brain of yours? Did you even read the post, or do you just go into a blind salivating rampage when someone disagrees with you ??

a.) You... not I, stated that the Packer's must run 70% of the time...

b.) You... not I, stated that the key to the game is how the inexperienced line performs..

c.) I'm still waiting to hear "Your" logic...

So far this year, the line hasn't run-blocked well, nor pass blocked well.... So the play of the O-line in this game is a given... Bad to Below Average.... not because they have no talent, but because they are young, inexperienced and haven't played a "real" game yet...

Lovie will throw the kitchen sink at them....

It's a given that this O-line will neither win nor lose this game...


As for Favre.... he might implode,and throw 63 picks in the first 8 plays... or, he might actually pick apart the Bears.. . That's the remarkable thing about our HOF'er.... you just never know who will show up, now do you? Thus my comment stating, quite clearly , that this game is on the veterans...

Favre, Driver, and Franks....

Clear enough for you ???



"Obviously... obvious.".... That's truly funny...

[The Shadow]

Jennings could be a huge factor in this game.
The Bears will be overly concerned with Driver & will probably place Jennings under single coverage.
I think he could have quite an impact if the Packers see it that way, too.

[RashanGary]

Jennings could be a huge factor in this game.
The Bears will be overly concerned with Driver & will probably place Jennings under single coverage.
I think he could have quite an impact if the Packers see it that way, too.

Who knows? The Shadow knows.

[BEARMAN]

Chop blocking if done incorrectly(you have a rookie "O" line) can backfire and get Farve killed ! Wouldn't you think DA BEARS have considered the last resort of chop blocking and have a plan to counter it... LOL


GO BEARS !

[BananaMan]

Mr. BEARMAN,

Since you have decided to ignore my counter to your "undersized and slow" claim, I'd appreciate it if you'd stop making dumb posts.

I guess you just didn't learn your lesson when you got shot down before with a thing called "facts".

[BEARMAN]

BM, I call them as I see them, your team looked pathetic in preseason, and with what 13 rookies, your chance of a winning season is something like almost zilch !You are playing atleast 13 rookies, that's "young". Your LB's and DL are playing like they are "smallish". You DBs got burnt alot in preseason, along with not making very many sacks, looks to me like they are slow . So, young, smallish and slow fits IMO . You don't like that.... SO ?


GO BEARS !

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

BM, I call them as I see them, your team looked pathetic in preseason, and with what 13 rookies, your chance of a winning season is something like almost zilch !You are playing atleast 13 rookies, that's "young". Your LB's and DL are playing like they are "smallish". You DBs got burnt alot in preseason, along with not making very many sacks, looks to me like they are slow . So, young, smallish and slow fits IMO . You don't like that.... SO ?


GO BEARS !

Green gets 150 yards on the ground with 3 TD's. Packers win, and bears look like crap.

[Kiwon]

One good thing about the Bears game is that it is the Bears. If there is a team that can screw it up, it is the Bears. The Lions might run a close second.

[OS PA]

BM, I call them as I see them, your team looked pathetic in preseason, and with what 13 rookies, your chance of a winning season is something like almost zilch !You are playing atleast 13 rookies, that's "young". Your LB's and DL are playing like they are "smallish". You DBs got burnt alot in preseason, along with not making very many sacks, looks to me like they are slow . So, young, smallish and slow fits IMO . You don't like that.... SO ?


GO BEARS !

In no way are we starting 13 rookies... We have 2 rookie guards, and 3 first year starters.

LT - Clifton - 7 Years
LG - Spitz - Rookie
C - Wells - 3 Years
RG - Moll - Rookie
RT - Tauscher - 7 Years

QB - Favre - 16 Years
RB - Green - 9 Years
FB - Henderson - 12 Years
WR - Driver - 8 years
WR - Jennings - Rookie
WR - Ferguson - 6 Years

LE - Kampmann - 5 Years
DT - Allen - 4 Years
DT - Pickett - 5 Years
RE - KGB - 7 Years

SLB - Hawk - Rookie
MLB - Barnett - 4 Years
WLB - Poppinga - 2 Years

CB - Harris - 9 Years
CB - Woodson - 9 Years
CB - Carrol - 3 Years

S - Manuel - 5 Years
S - Collins - 2 Years


Average # of years played by our offense, with Favre taken out for extremes, is 5 years played.

Average # of years played by our defense is 4 years played.

13 Rookies?

We're only starting 4 rookies. 2 of our other starters are first year starters (Poppinga and Manuel).

I actually like our mix of rookie talent and vetarn savvy.

Would you rather us start all Brett Favre aged players?

[Packers4Glory]

Offense
The gameplan offensively should be a page out of the Raven book from a few seasons ago.

short quick passes.--having an inexperienced line facing perhaps the best defense in the lg means take the pressure off them by using quick 3 step drop type passes....slants/quick outs/ins. don't give the defense many chances to get to the QB and force throws under duress.



quick hitting runs--yards on the ground will be tough enough. get what you can w/o getting stretched out and having negative yardage plays.


utilize back on swing passes--see above. yards on the ground will be at a premium. counteract that w/ passes to the RB.

Utilize Bubba--get him the ball more. not just in the red zone but all over.


NO TURNOVERS--killed chance at winning last yr.

Limit stupid drive killing penalties that plagued them last yr. this obviously goes for every game. The young guys will make enough mistakes w/o adding stupid ones on top of it.




Defense--
make grossman beat you. Stuff the run and hope woodson looks better than last time.

take advantage of the chances Grossman gives you. like brett, grossman will give the defense a shot at a pick or 2 almost every game. gotta turn that TO ratio around and win that battle.

Special teams

Need to not give up the big return. simple enough. a no duh answer. no shank punts. keep field position. make them sustain long drives to score.


17 and 0. thats the magic number. get 17 points and 0 TO's it should be enough. The bears aren't talented enough offensively to score much if you make them sustain drives the lenght of the field.

[BananaMan]

BM, I call them as I see them, your team looked pathetic in preseason, and with what 13 rookies, your chance of a winning season is something like almost zilch !You are playing atleast 13 rookies, that's "young". Your LB's and DL are playing like they are "smallish". You DBs got burnt alot in preseason, along with not making very many sacks, looks to me like they are slow . So, young, smallish and slow fits IMO . You don't like that.... SO ?

You still have yet to back anything up. Your claim of "smallish" is bullshit, it's already been proven wrong. Stop trying to change the wording, it's still bullshit.