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chifaninva

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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1080 on: December 30, 2020, 04:40:42 am »
I see the Bears are 5.5 point dogs..

Bears4Ever

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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1081 on: December 30, 2020, 07:16:03 am »
The Bears are going to honor Gayle Sayers sunday....

Knowing the Bears history with such things (with one exception where a blocked FG saved the Bears, but that was the oddity) and the way it usually goes, the loss this **** Sundae will be topped off with that- a reminder days past when other than a few players, the Bears were not any good (kind of a back to the future moment, no ?) :D

"Usually when you dedicate a game to another player you win it" - Brians Song

Man, the planets sure are lining up for a legendary game, to be remembered more than the last time the Bears played the Packers in the NFC Championship game....

"I've got a BAD feeling about this......" - Star Wars New Hope

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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1082 on: December 30, 2020, 09:18:12 am »
This is the year of the opposite.  Expect a big win!
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dallasbear2

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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1083 on: December 30, 2020, 11:07:31 am »

With the Bears I usually just set my expectations low, so I don't get disappointed.

On offense, Packers are loaded at just about every position.  On defense, the Packers are loaded at just about every position.

But you still got to play the game, because as they say any given Sunday...


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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1085 on: December 30, 2020, 02:24:17 pm »
The Bears really should throw the kitchen sink and play fast and loose like they have nothing to lose...because they really don't IMHO.  I hate hate HATE playing not to lose, playing soft or keeping it close.  And if Mack ever wants to put on that 2018 Game 1 holy sh!t cape on, be my guest.  Entertain and surprise me Chicago Bears.

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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1086 on: December 30, 2020, 02:38:54 pm »
I would be thrilled if Mack, Quinn, Hicks, Jackson and Fuller had baller games.  What is more likely to happen is all of them will loaf and take it easy, Pagano will be soft, and Rogers is going to carve us alive.  Who thinks that Trubisky can keep up and stay even with Rogers?  And how many take aways have we had lately?  Thats right and Rogers doesnt throw many INTs, so if we get in a shoot out we lose easily.  And you know you can count on Mitch to make at least 1 WTF throw, and at the worst moment, if not more.  As painful as a loss will be, if it gets rid of Pace and Nagy, I would be ok with that.

Bears4Ever

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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1087 on: December 30, 2020, 03:32:16 pm »
This game will go as a laugher (not in the Bears favor) or end like Nagy's 1st game vs Greenbay. The planets are lined up in just that way, unfortunately...... :(
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dallasbear2

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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1088 on: December 30, 2020, 06:05:22 pm »
I would be thrilled if Mack, Quinn, Hicks, Jackson and Fuller had baller games.  What is more likely to happen is all of them will loaf and take it easy, Pagano will be soft, and Rogers is going to carve us alive.  Who thinks that Trubisky can keep up and stay even with Rogers?  And how many take aways have we had lately?  Thats right and Rogers doesnt throw many INTs, so if we get in a shoot out we lose easily.  And you know you can count on Mitch to make at least 1 WTF throw, and at the worst moment, if not more.  As painful as a loss will be, if it gets rid of Pace and Nagy, I would be ok with that.

Defensively, I'd say Mack, Hicks, Jackson and Fuller have played OK, but certainly could have done better.  Could be injury related for Mack.  Age and injury issues with Hicks.  Fuller it's hard to say.  It's not like he's getting torched often.  But he could do better than 1 pick.  Hard to judge Jackson.  He may be playing OK, but he's just not getting his hands on a lot of balls.  Gibson is meeting expectations.  Jaylon Johnson has exceeded.  So has Bilal Nichols and Roquan Smith.  Trevathan early on did not meet expectations but he's improved his game the last month or so.

Regardless of past performances, Bears will need A games from most of these guys to keep the game in reach.

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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1089 on: December 30, 2020, 09:29:26 pm »
What is really crazy about the offense’s recent improvement is they are doing the things we have been asking for basically since Fox left!

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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1090 on: December 31, 2020, 08:40:25 am »
Eddie Jackson is missing tackles AND not getting his hands on the ball.  Seems like he got paid and isnt really producing like he did before.  Fuller you can say isnt getting much because they are going to the other side.  As for Trevethan, if I am Rogers, I pick the guy he is covering every single play, as he has lost a step or three, and gets torched repeatedly.  And if Hicks does any loafing this game, it will be a blow out. 

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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1091 on: December 31, 2020, 10:21:10 am »
Fuller is really bringing the wood this year.   I think he has been playing lights out and is the true leader of the defense with actions on the field.

Travathen is old, we should have never resigned him.  Kwik and Pierre-Luis both have played better this year when healthy.

Eddie J. has played like hot garbage.  He looks like a guy not really interested, just trying not to get hurt.

Mack is getting double and triple teamed, plus I do believe he has injury.  Hicks has been injured.   Rob was a bust of a FA.

Jaylon J was a pleasant suprise this year.  He was very solid.

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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1092 on: December 31, 2020, 11:22:00 am »

I think the lack of a consistent pass rush has hurt our DBs in getting PDs and picks.  I'm not talking sacks, just pressure on the QB.  It's just not there.

I have no explanation for Quinn and Mack. Maybe we expect too much from Mack, but he's not getting double/triple teamed as much as everyone says.  Yeah, it happens a few times a game, but by and large he's either pushing his way to the QB, which takes a long time, or looping around the QB, usually without affecting the QB's release.

Mack is not on the injury report for this first time in months and the right tackle for the Pack is not practicing as of Wednesday. 

chifaninva

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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1093 on: December 31, 2020, 12:02:55 pm »
You can have the best group of players in the NFL and still suck as a team. Coaches have to game plan and scheme using the strengths of his players. I have no confidence in Pagano whatsoever.  Let alone they're going up against one of the best QB's in the league. Same players as when Fangio was here.
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chifaninva

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Re: 2020 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1094 on: December 31, 2020, 12:11:50 pm »
I bet if the Broncos don't start out hot next season look for Fangio to be on the hot seat, quick. Elway is not patient..