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HOF Game 8/2/2018 - vs. Baltimore
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8pm ET on NBC 5
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Those are sort of Chicago Bears out there!!
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RRH doing work...
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Bears might want to start looking for another backup QB. Daniels sucks. Errant passes,no mobility. Pray Trubisky stays healthy.
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Backup OL is pretty bad vs Ravens back up dl. Irving has been around the Ravens qb all night.
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that "unnecessary roughness" call was horrifying
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No Anthony Miller tonight?
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Nope...
Wims playing well...
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Wims 7/90
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Wims was the guy I was touting before the draft. Not sure why he slipped to 7th round, many had him tabbed a 4th rounder. If he continues to perform, hard to stash him on PS, and not sure what his value will be on special teams.
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that "unnecessary roughness" call was horrifying
The one against the Bears in the end zone I did not understand. The defender did not lower his head and he hit the receiver with his shoulder to the chest and facemask on his arm first. I thought it had to be lower the head and hit with the crown of the helmet. I hope the Refs are still learning that as well in preseason and they learn that should not have been called on that play. If it was correct and that is the intent of the rule they might as well put flags on everyone.
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FWIW
1. New helmet rule stinks... badly. None of those "Personal Fouls" should have been called......
1B. New kickoff rule so far is "meh".
2. Fowler III we barely knew ye..... and won't from here on out....See ya....
3. D didn't look too bad. Secondary was usually in the right place. LBs were up and down. Not too worried (yet).
4. Tyler Bray is 6'6"" of horrible QB. If he were 6'3" or less he wouldn't be on any team. He's better than Glennon was, but that's a very low hanging fruit.......
5. Javon Wims seems quite good.. gets open and catches that oblong brown thing very well even on badly placed throws....
6. Think they are OK on RB depth.
7. Football is back ! At least it was a game of sorts..... :D
Go BEARS !
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I tried to focus on offensive and defensive line.
Defensively, Roy Robertston-Harris and Jonathon Bullard each had sacks and were active but they don't hold the point of attack as well as the departed Unrein. Rookie Bilal Nichols also had a sack. So I think the DE position is in good shape along with Akiem Hicks. Backup NT John Jenkins looks like he lost a few pounds and made a nice hustle downfield tackle.
Super impressed with Isaiah Irving. Nice speed and bend on the pass rushes. And Kylie Fitts was almost as good pass rushing but better against the run. I liked the draft pick at the time and now I really like the draft pick. We'll see how they do against better competition as we progress through the PS.
Offensively, Jordan Morgan struggled from the get-go. He's basically a rookie but he looks like a project (read practice squad). Rashard Coward who just converted from d-line to RT was raw but I thought did OK considering. Bradley Sowell's play makes me value Charles Leno even more. Watford could make the team as a backup. But I don't think I saw Grasu or Daniels out there...maybe I wasn't paying as much attention in the 2nd half?
Grizzly's guy Wims looks like he has a good chance to make the team. The announcers said he wasn't a speed guy but he ran a respectable 4.53 and has length and can track the ball. Ayers looked much faster than his 4.7 combine times - but that time was from a couple years ago when he was a rookie.
Chase Daniels makes Mark Sanchez look good.
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I was a little disappointed in Bullard and Robertson -Harris considering they were up against the bottom of the Ravens roster.
Bilal Nichols looks like he has a burst that will give them competition.
Wims vs Tanner Gentry, the result was pretty clear.
HMMM, backup guards and left tackles wasn't looking very promising.
Shaheen played but all the passes to him were ten yards up the field, stop and turn around. Ravens jumped that several times.
Didn't see the LSu corner that they say has been so good in camp.
I thought Fitts looked slow. He had a hard time with that big right tackle. Will have to see more of him next Thursday.
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You're going to get more pass rush out of Bullard and Robertson but Unrein was underappreciated for his work in the trenches...and as I said before he will be missed. The good thing is we have 3 young DEs to help out Hicks - so you can't complain too much.
Agreed - I didn't see Tolliver either. Michael Joseph looked OK, he did whif on a tackle though.
Fitts was credited with one sack. Should have had another but flushed the QB into another Bear lineman for a sack. Had several pressures too. I thought he held up well going against the behemoth rookie from Oklahoma. And on one play held his position against both Orlando Brown and another Raven on a sweep that ended up going the other way.
He doesn't have quite the burst of Irving but he has some good pass rush moves, plays the run, and he looked OK dropping back into pass coverage. I'm really looking forward to seeing more of these 2 guys.
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I kind of found this depressing as well as alarming:
https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/bears-mitch-trubisky-preseason-ravens/
Trubisky’s debut in Nagy’s offense likely will come next Thursday against the Bengals in Cincinnati. But even then, he’s expected to be limited to a possession or two.
I see it as a tradeoff between experience and exposing him too much and I dont like that. As complicated as the offense is, Trubisky needs all the reps he can get. I could see where he only plays a couple of series the whole preseason then gets thrown to the wolves against the Pack in the opener. Thats asking for a defeat. Ya gotta beat the Pack, its a division game. If the playoffs is the goal, in a tough division, ya gotta win division games.
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This is nothing new. Typically Bears have 4 PS games (HOF is the 5th).
1st game starting offense will get a couple series. 2nd game starting offense gets maybe a quarter or so. 3rd game starting offense gets a half. 4th game...starting offense sits.
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I read Tolliver didnt play because he is just coming back from a minor injury.
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I am glad they didn't kick the extra point and go to OT last night. Either win or lose a preseason game. Don't go to OT. Hell preseason games should just end it a tie after regulation.
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Was happy with what I saw of Nichols. We racked up 8 sacks, not bad. Now the games get more meaningful for the next 3.
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Big pile of blah so far tonight. Shaheen being the exception.
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30-27 Bungholes. Missed FG would have tied it.
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I was looking for Tolliver but didnt see any plays he made, I did see him in uniform.
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Conspiracy theorists would say the Bears may be considering stashing him on the PS or red-shirting him on IR.
He's probably got some sort of minor injury.
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That Trubisky pass that hit Kevin White in the hands and bounced off, sad. And the D looked good then got gashed big time. I know the first stringers were not in much but I was having flash backs to last year. Only watched the first half, I will watch the rest tonight. I did enjoy the Fuller pick 6.
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Scouting reports for Kevin White coming out of school were that he had good hands - much better than Amari Cooper who was drafted just before him.
I'm thinking he's anxious based on missing the majority of 3 years in the NFL.
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Bear down!
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TD Benny Cunningham on 3rd and 3!
7-0 Bears, 12:05 left in 1st.
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TD Kevin White! 30 yard pass on 1st and 10. Wide open.
14-7 Bears, 2:13 left in 1st.
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Braunecker doing work, and Daniel looking good...
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Wims catch and run for 53 yards!
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WIMS! What a catch! TD Bears! 7 yard TD in the back of the zone, dragging the 2nd toe!
21-10 Bears, 11:11 left in 2nd.
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7 plays 91 yards in 3:36...this is fun to watch!
Sorry for everyone skipping the game because the starters didn’t play...
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FG Bears! Cody Parker good from 48!
8 plays, 62 yards on that drive...
24-10 Bears, 1:00 left in 2nd
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Have to like how the backup OL is pass blocking.
I would like to see them target Kevin White more.
Backup D looking good too.
Wims made the team.
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Was pissed at first when it was announced that the starters weren't playing.
But it is nice to see Chicago 2nd string beat KC 1st string pretty well.
I think the Chase Daniels roughing the passer penalty was wrong. If a Bear so much as sneezes on Rodgers in Green Bay, the flags will be flying.
Bray's shoulder "block" (https://twitter.com/Eric_Edholm/status/1033443599680253953) on the KC safety will probably be played over and over again in the KC filmroom.
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" If a Bear so much as sneezes on Rodgers in Green Bay, the flags will be flying." And this is different from any other year?????
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Good game to watch. We can only hope that it looks like this with our 1st string, but pretty impressive what the 2nd string did against the Chiefs starters.
I agree, nothing wrong with the Chiefs sack on Daniels. These guys go all preseason in practice not being able to touch the QB. When you finally get a shot, I am sure you just want to release. If that had been a Bears player against Rodgers and there was a flag, I would have been apoplectic!
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And I will pat myself on the back one last time. Wims…. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Looking good!
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Reading the KC papers this morning is enjoyable! Here is an article about the sack...
https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article217348500.html
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Wims caught that last pass from Bray 40 yards downfield with his right arm only. The defender had hooked his left arm and had it pinned down. Impressive.
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Hard to disagree with any of the remarks by the Chiefs about the sack...looked like textbook form to me. I was surprised they flagged it.
I was also stunned that they picked up the flag on the late hit on Daniel when he ran out of bounds at the end of his long run.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0MzIzNwJ0A
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Watching the game-thanks VJ-and Javon Wims, a 7th rounder? He's playing much better than a 7th rounder! Think we got a steal in him...
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Wims graded out as a 6th or 7th rounder. Concerns were with his quickness to get by corners on the LOS. They recognized his ball skills but says he lacked top end speed (4.53 40).
He looked fast enough to me. And he probably won't be matched up against top corners during the season so he could be very productive.
Bears have a problem at WR - but unlike last year its a good problem.
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Anyone else notice the chicanery the first few snaps at the beginning of the game? Lot of movement right before the snap.
I am guessing that was just to make Green Bay waste some time on it. Or was it...
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Another look at the double move (https://twitter.com/GBraggsJr/status/1033408174966140928) by White and the Wims TD (https://twitter.com/GBraggsJr/status/1033413471852015617) from the corner seats
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Noticed that, too, Peke. One was right before the snap. They lined up with the back in the backfield and then right before the snap, went to empty backfield. Like the timing of it. Normally everything the Bears do is telegraphed too soon. Another one was wideouts flipping sides, all of them.
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From the Trib:
The most notable player on the field was probably second-round pick James Daniels, who started at left guard next to center Hroniss Grasu. Coach Matt Nagy said earlier this week the left guard spot was still up for grabs between Daniels and veteran Eric Kush, who didn’t play.
Did not see the game. But there appears to be a possibility that Daniels may win the LG job over Kush. I'd guess Kush is 60/65% right now but I haven't seen the game and I know that Kush is average at best but does have a Nagy/KC connection.
You'd hope a guy that was drafted 39th in the NFL draft starts for you but Daniels won't turn 21 until after the Green Bay game. It's just a matter of time before he's starting.
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I watched the game and the Bears looked great on offense and defense in the first half, then a zero in the 2nd half, to lose 28-27 in a late Bill TD.
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Final score means nothing.
It was all about guys trying to make teams...and the guys who have made a team not getting injured.
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Grant and Nall had good games.
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It may come down to Grant vs Cooper. Cooper has size and experience but has kind of a roller coaster career - a couple good years - a couple nothing years. Grant has bounced around practice squads for a couple years and doesn't have Cooper's size but he's got some speed.
I like Nall better than Mizell. Or do you just keep the FB Burton? Or do you use that 4th running back spot at safety?
And if both Grant and Nall make the team - who gets #35?
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Funny! I think that is Grant's 2nd pick this preseason.
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It may come down to Grant vs Cooper.
If it came to that, there is no question it'd be Grant. I am hoping it doesnt come down to that. Cooper should be #1 cut.
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Actually, Cooper was already cut in the offseason and re-signed to a more modest 1 or 2 year deal.
But if he can't play he's not even worth the lower salary.
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Agreed. Which is why I said Cooper would be my #1 cut. Biggs hinted that even after Saturday there would still be roster moves next week before we play the Pack.
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Saturday at 3pm is when all the teams have to make their cuts. After Saturday the teams can start signing all the FAs from other teams to either their roster or the practice squads.
Just cuz your on the team Saturday doesn't mean your on the team Sunday.
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Dallas, they have to be down to 53 by 3pm tomorrow. That doesnt mean they wait till 2:59 to make the first cut. They can make them a little at a time till they get to 53.
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Yeah, 3pm is just the deadline. Haven't seen anything yet from the Bears today though. Maybe tonight. Some of the guys have known their fate for quite a while.
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Agreed
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Who is fired up for the game??? pissing away the day waiting for this game.
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I am fired up for a Bears win.
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Go Bears!!!
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test,test,test. 46 transmitting thru the either. Been a while watching, lets see.
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this is already starting out bad. nothing but commercials.
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Nice start by the D!
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They called holding on the Packers? What alternate reality is this?
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Nice to see Cohen getting so many touches early.
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I'm going out on a limb and firmly state this years Bears are not last years Bears.
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TD BEARS!!!
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Well...
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Fantastic play calling.
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that........was astounding.
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Started exactly like I expected. Packers have no idea what we are doing on offense. I LOVE IT!!
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Did I dream that?
😋
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Matthews just got owned.
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This isnt your average Bears you are watching. This is fun. Et tu John Fox
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that noise you hear is the bear electronic capacitors on the bear rail gun spooling up
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That has to be holding on the Packers.
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D stops them again!
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Was Mack on the field in that series?
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Yes for the last one. He was the guy who flushed Rodgers out and then had two Packers holding him.
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f uck me what a catch!
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So far this is fun.
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Trying to outsmart themselves. Throw to the end zone!
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Hell of a first qtr for the bear, I admit.
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10-0 BEARS!!!
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3 3 AND OUTS! Wow!
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Rodgers is getting frustrated.
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SACKED!
3 and out!
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Rogers out
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For now
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Nice return!
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Took 9 plays. Rodgers down. Mack involved.
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Bears punched the Packers square in the mouth
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this keeps up I gotta rethink the ticket. I simply have a hard time thinking this team is the bears
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Should have punted there. Pin them deep and get after a gimpy Rodgers.
Now he will come in and put 7 on the board.
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Rodgers on the kart
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Why are they throwing to Sims? That first down was there for the taking.
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Rogers taken to the locker room. Looked to me like a hamstring left leg.
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Wow...Rodgers out of the stadium on a cart
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well that didn't work
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MACK with the strip n sack!
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GO BEARS!!!!!!!
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Wooooo. Baby!
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We aren't paying Mack enough
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agree. got him cheap
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He and Hicks are making each other better. It reminds me of Dent and Hampton making McMichiels an all pro.
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Smith with a sack his first play in the NFL.
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TD MACK!!!
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We aren't paying Mack enough
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Nice offseason Pace.
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Hey NFL, the Bears have Khalil Mack.
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Listen to the Packer boo birds!
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I was pretty sure Mack would transform us into top 3 D in league. However I think once Smith gets up to speed we will be number 1!
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Mack is creating havoc every play and allowing others to make plays.
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Virginia McCassky must be smiling right now in that they are beating the ever living sh*t out of the Packers
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Mack is a great player, but don't lose sight of the fact that the other 11 guys on the defense are playing a great game in their own right.
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Are you fn kidding me? Mack is the real deal all day long. I only wish he was playing every play. And finally when Roquan gets in, something good happens. Lets play the kid the entire second half. I am kind of stoked up right now, and not even going into how Robinson did. Need to settle down a little.
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So if Kizer plays the second half, I would be totally happy. If Rogers comes back, and is somewhat gimpy, that is good too.
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Our O needs to re-group come out and march down the field and put 7 on the board. If they can consistently put points on the board and the D can play like this we will have a great and fun year!
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HOLY COW, I am LOVING this!!!!! That play by Harris, on Kizer so fast and then forcing the throw to Mack and the TD...guys, 85 friggin BEARS play!!! AT THE FRIGGIN PACKERS! And Roquan, first play? A SACK!! Man I am loving loving loving this!!!!!!!!!! I'm so pumped I can't hardly type....
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Super, so far. Go Bears. I'm loving it. They shut Rodgers down then beat him up. Awesome!
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Rodgers is listed as questionable to return.
Probably just being a drama queeen since they were already losing. He's done it before over the years.
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I am so stoked. Not only is the O looking impressive, the D is looking dominant, AND we are spanking the Pack in the first half. Lets keep it up guys.
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Cohen nice first down!
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Who among us considered the possibility that the Bears would be BLANKING the Pake in their house?? Unreal.....Mack is such a incredible force, but how about Robertson-Harris?? Hicks?? Smith? This is a defense boys....we got ourselves a helluva defense!!
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Packer totally going after Kowloski.
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Not liking the play calling here.... Don't get stupid, Bears.
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Agreed about play calling. 20-3 lead heading into 4th Q on the road against division rival. Mr. Nagy meet Mr. Howard, run right all night from here on.
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20 down no huddle rest of game
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well that was holding on the GB TD. I know surprising.
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Holding all day. But they won't call it when they are creating another GB legend.
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well you knew the refs would show up at some point. nice whistle swallow.
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Offense needs some points. No points from the offense since the first drive.
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Bears have been playing way too conservative on both sides of the ball. Pack adjusted at the half. Bears didn’t.
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No more 3 and outs, Bears. Get a few first downs and end this.
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Sims mister never gets a first down...
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ok that was stupid
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Stupid play calling. Green Bay has the momentum.
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Bears being stupid.W%F!! 😡😡😡
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Pass rush is gone.
Rodgers is back.
Stupid play calling on offense.
Better adjust.
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WTH are they going to Sims??
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Bears gonna blow it.
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Packers showing why they are such a highly rated team.
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# 20 **** sucks!
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Bears showing why they are the bears
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ugh ugly
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Bears choking.
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Put cover corner on top draft need.
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Are you ducking KIDDING me?!? Bears 👎👎👎
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Stop trying to kill the clock and **** score a TD.
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bears 1st down
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Why we calling a time out?
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Nice play by Howard there.
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Stayed in bounds also. Huge!
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Put 7 on the board here.
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howard!
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If we score a TD we will win. Forget killing clock just score a TD.
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Whitehair has been snapping high all night. That needs fixed.
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WTF?
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Run there.
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We will lose by an extra point. ****!
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someone is going to have to explain that to me. Rogers will have a td as time expires.
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Unreal. Bears blow the game...
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Fuller WTF?
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3rd and 1 and you pass. Fling stupid.
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****!!!
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Pffft.
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**** stupid ass ****!
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and that is that
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Now go get a field goal to win it!
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👎👎👎👎😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡🤢
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someone downfield. sure. f uck you
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you could smell this coming, of course.
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Refs have to preserve the GB legend as always.
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This will tell a lot about the team. A super bowl contender should be able to get a field goal with 2 minutes left.
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Wow, still have a chance to win, but keep making so many mistakes.
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down in flames we go . night all.
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Bears are lucky
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i take that back. thx mathews
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Trubiski blew that pass.
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Trubisky blew the ©{×π÷ game. Terrible throws when it mattered most. we
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It never fails...
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Those two three and outs in the late third/early fourth was were they lost the game. Besides Fuller dropping the easy INT.
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85 Bears first half. Clown car Bears 2nd 😡😡👎👎👎👎 And Mack wasn't edge rushing. He should have been in Rodgers face. Think his lack of condition killed them. Lost steam late
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Sick ending. Ackie the goat. Fuller too. Defense collapse in the 2nd half.
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Nagys play calling sucked, flat out sucked.
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Lot of blame to go around for this. Chalk it up to everyone and everything being new. Some observations: we shouldn't be throwing to Dion Sims to get a first down. Whitehair needs to get his head out of his arse. Played not to lose in the 2nd half, but we did anyway. Can we get some halftime adjustments please? Let’s get everyone in camp on time please. Umm, sorry Coach, our offense did need 3rd preseason game reps. One complaint about the defense is that even I knew GB would speed things up in the 2nd half. Fangio should have had an answer for that.
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Defense disappeared.
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BBBBBBBBBBWWWWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Where was that great mackdaddy in the second half when an actual QB started playing?
Rogers moves to 17-4 against the bear.
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beerbelly
What is that about Aaron Rodgers again?????
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This was a coaching loss. Too many pass plays behind the line which never were working. Tow third and short passesvto Sims to kill drives when we had momentum. V
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Mack wasn't in training camp and he looked tired in the second half. Wasn't rushing like he was in the first. Play calling is really what killed this game. 3 and out, 3 and out, 3 and out. Run up the middle up the middle, up the middle punt. And Trubisky was really off the last quarter. They better get this turned around or he'll lose the fans quick, same with Nagy. Get his head out his.....
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Couldn't help but notice that Kwiktowski, the lber seemed a step slow/late on most every play.... Did we ever see Roquan with Danny, Floyd and Mack at the same time?
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Nagy cute plays were amusing in the first half but Bears receivers couldn't get open in the 2nd half when it counted.
Trubisky not seeing it holding the ball play after play after play. Just like last year.
So much for our vaunted off season receivers. Trey Burton was thrown to 8 times....ONE CATCH.
Taylor Gabriel had 5 catches...one for 31 yards. The other 4 went for negative six yards.
Allen Robinson had a decent night.
Sad cuz Bears O-line blocked pretty well all night...yet nobody gets separation.
Give Packers credit...they played aggressively - Bears did not.
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Couldn't help but notice that Kwiktowski, the lber seemed a step slow/late on most every play.... Did we ever see Roquan with Danny, Floyd and Mack at the same time?
I noticed too. Kwiatkowski played pretty much the whole game....4 tackles. Most after gains.
Roquan was in there for a handful of plays. 3 tackles one sack.
#58 starts next week.
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Robinson played like an injured receiver except for the one big catch. Sorry he doesn't get a pass either.
This team is one year away just like I thought going in.
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Last game Nagy called as OC at KC:
Chiefs ahead 21-3 at half
final Titans 22 Chiefs 21
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>:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
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In the NFL you can't get fixated on running out the clock when you have the lead. Nor can you be an idiot and throw it every down when you have the lead. You need to continue to do what is successful. Keep your opponent off balance and keep changing things up.
When you have a big lead take time off the clock for sure but don't do it at the expense of being successful. Continue to pass when they are stacking the box and run when they have a bunch of DB's in.
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Same old Bears, total collapse... What a joke! Glad that once again I am not contributing money to this garbage..
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Last PS game - Bears up 20-0 at half - lost 28-27 to Bills
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Most disturbing thing from last night and there was plenty. Was M. Trubusky at the end of the game. Wow he looked bad, I mean really, really bad. We did not even have close to a shot to match down the field for that FG. An NFL caliber QB could have gotten 65 yards to put his team in position to try and win. I know I am being hard on the young QB, but that was really awful at the end.
K. Fuller drops the game winning INT off his hands. There is this thing called the Jug machine, you need to use it.
Nagy's play calling was questionable. 3rd and 1 w Jordan Howard looking like he was about to take over game. Cuties across field pass to TE of course! Brilliant!!
Mack and Co were out of gas in 2nd half. However the amount of holding the Packers do is down right ridiculous. Might as well call the NFL the WWF. I do not think its far off of scripted. Gotta let Rodgers get the glory.
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I guess everyone saw what I thought I saw,wasn't sure if the beer was clouding my judgement? 1st half we took them by surprise like I thought we might. 2nd half vanilla. Kyle Fuller needs to catch passes that bounce off his chest.Imbecile. Why is Chicago paying you big money again? I really thought we would win this one. This team needs to develop a killer instinct. We're talented enough just need an attitude adjustment,including the coaches.
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After a full day of football and drinking and the exciting 1st half, it was all I could do to last until Simms took that step backward on the short 3rd down and failed to convert. At that point I said to myself "They are going to lose. I'm going to bed."...
Sure enough, an hour or so later, my phone chimes in with a message from a friend of mine (front runner fan of whoever is doing well) and it wakes me up with the words "And The Bears Still Suck."...
Now usually, I have a snappy rejoinder but in my semi- inebriated, half asleep mode just sent back "I Know.".....
Not sure what to think after seeing the final score. Guess I'll have to watch it sober today to get a better feel of what the hell happened.
No one expected Bears to win, and this loss just vaulted the Rodgers hype train to 1000. Great QB, not so sure about him a a person tho.......
I think the biggest annoyance today will be those thumping their chests about being right about not playing Trubisky enough in the PS.......
That said, this team has promise. Go Bears !
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I guess everyone saw what I thought I saw,wasn't sure if the beer was clouding my judgement? 1st half we took them by surprise like I thought we might. 2nd half vanilla. Kyle Fuller needs to catch passes that bounce off his chest.Imbecile. Why is Chicago paying you big money again? I really thought we would win this one. This team needs to develop a killer instinct. We're talented enough just need an attitude adjustment,including the coaches.
Fuller was also the culprit on the GB 1st TD. And Ackie was the culprit on the 2nd GB TD. Bad CB play and they just got paid big money.
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I went to bed at half time high as a kite. I will have to watch the second half tonight. Its funny when Bill Belickik is ahead in a game he doesnt take his foot off the gas, he runs up the score. I would like to see Nagy start taking that approach too.
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The Bears lost this game on the last field goal drive. After Howard runs the ball to the 13, it is 3rd and 1. Packers are out of timeouts and about 2:54 left. I'll say this until my dying breath, a field goal here only gives us a 6 point lead, and leaves plenty of time for Rodgers to drive the team for a TD.
At this point of the game, I would have loaded the backfield with Burton and Howard and ran a sweep with Trubisky off of that. If it is stopped, I would run it again on 4th down. If that is stopped, Rodgers has about 90 yards to drive for the TD OR they get a little more conservative and settle for the FG to tie. If we are up one or two points, I am okay with the FG but, when you are up 3, another 3 gets you beat.
That and Fuller letting the ball bounce off of his breast bone. So close.
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Did it seem like we went away from Cohen?
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Trubiski looked tight as a drum head in the second half. You knew he wasn’t going to get it done on that last drive.
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It's hard to say how much of the blame on the offense's woes is on Trubisky.
Think of the passes he completed to Burton and Robinson in the first half - all were contested by Packer defenders. Even that one to whoever that Collinsworth crowed about went thru a tight window.
I think the Packers multi-DB formations took our receivers out of the game. It's not like Trubisky was pressured. Yet he sits back there waiting, waiting, scrambling...
Rodgers on the other hand when he had time to throw, often threw to receivers without a Bear in the picture. And whe a Bear contested the throw - they were a millisecond late. Incredible (Fuller on the TD, Callahan, and Jackson)
And in the past I've pretty much not jumped on the Bears are getting held wagon. But I focused on our front 4 for much of the game and the guys that were running free in the first half all of a sudden were being stopped. Not one holding call with all the passing of Rodgers.
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Well the 2nd half sure was brutal for sure.....
It was the best of times (1st half)... it was the worst of times (2nd half) about sums it up nicely.....
Its sad that Rodgers 1 legged is still better than ANY QB the Bears have had in the modern era. The Bears have been "Roger'd" so badly since Sid Luckman it can't be just bad luck..... Some bad mojo still on this organization for QBs it would seem.....
Mitchell looked like Sybil starting in the 2nd quarter. From confident to lost in a matter of a quarter and a half.
This game also kind of reminded me of when my old pet dog finally caught the same squirrel (he stumbled) he'd been chasing in like forever.. He was so shocked he let him scamper away...
Lot to work with this season.... should be quite the rollercoaster indeed......
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More of the same, different season. A HC that is scared, the play calling-atrocious, a failed franchise QB, corners that suck (why is Fuller the best we have??) and no killer instinct. So, nothing at all has changed. Football is four quarters, not two.... >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( I'm so pissed and sick of this....
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In our break room ESPN was showing film of Willlis Reed coming out of the locker and leading the Knicks to victory and comparing it to Rodgers performance last night. Guess I have to shut down all access to media for a week now.
My family rarely watches the game with me but last night at half time. I told them...you watch it...the drama queen will return in the 2nd half and go into pure pass mode and make this a game. Even when it was 20-0 I knew the Bears could not let up. We've all seen it before.
Hopefully, Nagy learned an important lesson. You protect a lead with runs and play action passes.
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However, McKay’s most famous quote, bar none, was in answer to the question: “What do you think of your team’s execution coach?” To which McKay replied, “I’m in favor of it.”
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Anyone else wonder if we would have done better in the 2nd half with Chase Daniel?
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Hard to say, but it would be hard to do worse! Trubisky did not impress me in that second half. He's got a lot of improvement to make to even be considered a franchise QB. Right now, he's just a cog in the mile long line of QB's this team has had the last twenty years. He missed some wide open recievers and then threw over, behind, etc the ones he did throw to.
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Anyone else wonder if we would have done better in the 2nd half with Chase Daniel?
Not a very good question right now.
However, if Trubisky doesn't start moving the team in the next few games it will eventually come up.
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Do you think the Pack drafts BPA?
2018
1 18 Alexander, Jaire CB Louisville NULL
2 45 Jackson, Josh CB Iowa NULL
2017
2 33 King, Kevin CB Washington f/Cle
2 61 Jones, Josh FS North Carolina State
Bears handled their pass rush pretty well - but our receivers got owned.
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I'm wondering if some of the execution problems might have something to do with the lack of game experience in the preseason? I mean it's great we entered the season unscathed,but,at some cost. Let's see if a couple more games under the starters belt might help rectify the situation. And play calling too!
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I know we got gut punched last night and I haven't turned on the NFL Network today. But I just went to their website and the love for Trubisky is a lot stronger than it is here, lol
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000959786/article/what-we-learned-from-sundays-week-1-games
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I agree - lack of preseason experience against live ammo hurt Trubisky with all his new weapons. KC let Mahomes play quite a bit against us in the dress rehearsal game - he did pretty well yesterday.
I think Nagy got a little inspector-gadget-like with some of his formations. Charles Leno at WR?
Offense put up 10 points in first half - 6 in 2nd half - ONE TD DRIVE
I liked our O-line though they messed up on that 3rd and a foot. I was watching Kush who I thought was the weak link of the bunch - he looked pretty good.
So now we got Pace's top 2 rookies watching...
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I know we got gut punched last night and I haven't turned on the NFL Network today. But I just went to their website and the love for Trubisky is a lot stronger than it is here, lol
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000959786/article/what-we-learned-from-sundays-week-1-games
Better to just follow the SCORE online to get the Bears media perspective.
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The TE Sims should be cut today. he is useless.
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beerbelly
3-17 in last 20.
Good to see you didn't kill yerself last night.
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otto
The talent gap is narrowing....soon you will be invisible after Bear/Packer games.
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Lack of game experience for the players and the coaches in the preseason does not excuse bad playcalling. Nagy had experience calling plays in the playoffs for chrissakes and he said he learned from that. Jordan Howard was averaging almost 5 ypc and after GB burned their last time out...
Timeout #3 by GB at 02:47.
3-2-GB 14
(2:47) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass incomplete short middle to 17-A.Miller.
Catching up on the podcast, ESPN 1000 had a grand old time playing last night's "lack of preseason reps" quote with the "2000 snaps" quote after the 3rd preseason game back to back.
And Kyle Fuller...goddammit! No excuses!
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I went to bed at half time high as a kite. I will have to watch the second half tonight. Its funny when Bill Belickik is ahead in a game he doesnt take his foot off the gas, he runs up the score. I would like to see Nagy start taking that approach too.
Frankly, I think Nagy has the same go for it pedal to the metal mentality. But the difference is that Belichick had the horses and a HOF QB to turn that approach into TDs and the result of Nagy's aggressive approach were a bunch of incompletions by a QB that panicked when his 1st read was covered.
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I was mildly surprised when Nagy hired Mark Helfrich as offensive coordinator.
He has no NFL experience coming from the university of Oregon.
I see his hand all over the first quarter goofy lineups. Remember Chip Kelly's offense at Oregon/ It was great for the college level with Helfrich as OC. However, it didn't go over so well when Kelly went to the NFL. Now I'm sure the offense belongs to Nagy but I hope he limits the Helfrich influence. Helfrich developed a lot of QB's at the college level, including Marcus Marriota. He may well be a big asset developing Trubisky but Nagy needs to know when to put the breaks on his ideas.
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Frankly, I think Nagy has the same go for it pedal to the metal mentality. But the difference is that Belichick had the horses and a HOF QB to turn that approach into TDs and the result of Nagy's aggressive approach were a bunch of incompletions by a QB that panicked when his 1st read was covered.
Maybe. Hard to tell from your living room if guys are open or not. Trey Burton was the 3rd TE in Philly and finished the season with 23 catches. Gabriel had 33. Robinson had 1 coming off the injury.
Perhaps we were to quick to label them as pro bowlers? I think we'll see some improvement next week.
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I think we'll see some improvement next week.
We better or I think they better have more security at the Sears Tower. Especially since the game attenders will be mostly Bear fans
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I watched the third quarter last night, and Trubisky took a shot from Wilkerson, roughing the passer, that steroid boy Mathews hit him on the other side. I am wondering if that hit rattled/jarred him a bit. It seemed like after that all he was throwing was super quick bubble screens left and right. I couldnt bring myself to watch the 4th quarter, maybe tonight.
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https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/09/studs-and-duds-from-bears-week-1-loss-to-packers/
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This is one of the better postgames podcasts (https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/tags/under-center-podcast) with Briggs, Forte, and Alex Brown.
Even without Buffone, O'B and Hampton (https://wgnradio.com/2018/09/10/the-hamp-ob-show-with-koz-9-9-18-full-bears-at-packers-postgame-reaction/) still brings out the fire and brimstone.
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Looking at the positives. J. Howard had a very nice game. He was catching everything thrown his way. If he keeps that up he is going to be very, very dangerous.
Roy Robertson Harris definitely made his presence felt. This is a great thing and hopefully he becomes a solid contributor for years to come!
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There were a lot of positives but they get overlooked when you lose.
Not much from our rookies though. Smith had 5 plays....Daniels may have played STs...Anthony Miller had 2 catches for only 14 yards...Bilal Nichols, Fitts and Wims didn't dress...
I've been a fan of Roy Robertson-Harris since he was signed. He can rush the passer but now he's improving against the run. I wouldn't be surprised if he's more than a solid contributor.
Let's not beat around the bush. It's time to start Roquan Smith against one of the most elusive speediest QBs in the league - Russell Wilson. Let's not wait until Barry Minter ....I mean Nick Kiatkowski gets hurt.
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Nick K looked very slow last game. They were isolating him with routes and definitely targeting his players. He looks heavier to me this year and seems slower. I do not think you lose by going with Smith.
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OK. Everyone R.E.L.A.X. We were not going to win anything this year. We are looking for improvement this year. You can not tell me that you did not see improvement in the first game from the last game last year. Sure there are still a lot of things to work on. They need to work on them and get better. They are not a playoff team yet. Maybe by the end of the year they might be contending for a spot but they are not there yet.
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Who has better up coming linebackers than Roquan Smith, Mack, Floyd? No one. Throw in Hicks. That's four guys. Plus Robertson Harris - who seems he could turn into a monster - 6' 7".
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OK. Everyone R.E.L.A.X. We were not going to win anything this year. We are looking for improvement this year. You can not tell me that you did not see improvement in the first game from the last game last year. Sure there are still a lot of things to work on. They need to work on them and get better. They are not a playoff team yet. Maybe by the end of the year they might be contending for a spot but they are not there yet.
Nope not gonna write off this season...yet. Save that talk for the end of the year when we need excuses.
What were the Packers ranked going into this game...top 5? Well we went into their house and were one play away from beating them. And that one play was actually many plays. We just had to catch that pick, or make that 3rd down, or not step out of bounds, etc.
Bears just got to avoid injuries (and recover some they already have - I'm thinking Floyd and Shaheen) but Trubisky is now more than ever the key. The defense, despite some issues in the secondary, is solid. Front 7 could be best in the NFL - including the Rams.
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One thing I noticed in the 4th quarter that was Trubisky was throwing a bunch of laser beams right over the middle, and our WRs/TE couldnt handle the passes. It must have been 4 or 5 that were dropped. I would like to see that get fixed up.
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I recorded the game yesterday, it replayed on NFLN. I haven't been able to look at it yet!
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wide open? (https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/examining-if-the-bears-mitchell-trubisky-really-did-miss-a-wide-open-td-against-the-packers/)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dm1HVlvUUAALUdN.jpg)
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OMG - You could drive a truck through that hole or throw it underhand!
If that wasn't photo-shopped then it could be time for Chase Daniels.
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Click the link. It would have likely been intercepted. He would have had to throw it low and away to the right of Burton to complete it.
When you see it in real time you will see that the Packer DB would have likely undercut it and picked it off.
He had a split second to make the throw and he was still making his drop at that point. I think he thought about throwing it while not having his feet set but saw the DB streaking and decided to dump it off to his left.
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It is a throw that certainly could have been made. But the picture above is not a realistic view of the play.
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Exactly...watch the video in real time...
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Pretty realistic to me. The ball already should have been gone. Happy feet Mitch - when his #1 receiver isn't open he tucks the ball away.
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He'll learn to trust his offensive line the more he plays.
Cutler was notorious for standing in the pocket waiting for receivers to come open. And then at the last millisecond he'd release the ball downfield. Often times I wished he'd just take off, but I give him credit he kept cool under pressure.
So somewhere between Cutler and the current version of Trubisky is where Trubisky needs to be. Trust your O-line and trust your receiver that he'll fight to win those 50/50 balls.
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I can't see it in real time, but it sure looks like he could have run it in on a quarterback draw.
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not HD quality, but condensed. don't feel like watching the 4th
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK2VP-ZTFqs&list=PLb2lKW1bBcNNOSXfAoiik0Ve3tXbhlbX7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6om3v4Ol-18&index=2&list=PLb2lKW1bBcNNOSXfAoiik0Ve3tXbhlbX7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt6x768CCRI&list=PLb2lKW1bBcNNOSXfAoiik0Ve3tXbhlbX7&index=3
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Too dang many games against the Pakers like this....getting very old.....
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Looking forward to seeing that Seattle punter. Denver air inflates the kick length a bit but still... I hope he gets lots of work Monday night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3UV7u_gugM
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I think Trubisky's happy feet were a result of getting hit too much. He took a few shots in the game.
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VJ
I saw a lot of Dickson in college at Texas. He's an Australian that grew up playing their version of rugby. He was the MVP in last December's Texas Bowl. He's good but maybe not 59 yards per punt good.
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On that play, as soon as Burton made his break the ball should've been coming out. Hopefully Trubisky will start to recognize.. Of course, I'm still not watching in real time..
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The play called was a screen to the left so his eyes were to that side waiting for it to develop.
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Reasons the Bears should win:
Seahawks terrible offensive line.
Their best wr Baldwin is out.
Two of their best defenders Wagner and Wright are out.
We have Mack.
Still I have no confidence in the Bears until they actually win a game.
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Trubisky sucks. Not at all impressed with him...
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No. I’m trying to keep an open mind, but he doesn’t look good.
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this board really seems to be dying the last year or so.
Our D this year is really, really good. Top 5 D. However we are going to waste it with Trubisky and this offense. I think the offense is creative but overly cute. We do not have the QB to run this system successfully. The frustration for me is J. Howard is the 3rd best back in the NFL the last two years. Why are we not running him more. His pass catch has improved greatly this year. He is our best weapon and would protect our young QB. I have a feeling we are going to waste our great D this year.
Its early on Mitch, but my gut says he does not have the "it" factor. Most of the great QB's show something the first year. Look at what Mahommes is accomplishing in KC, hell even Darnold is showing more. Trubisky is more of a project than his #2 draft position would have suggested. Not saying he cannot be a good QB and I am hoping he does develop into that but I think the arrow is pointing more down than up at this point and time.
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MILLER TIME!
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Good drive, nice touch pass for the TD
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Now the D allows a 75 yard drive....
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Challenge?
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The defense is going to make this a fun and interesting year....
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well a win is a win right?
I'm not even sure yet if the offense is better than last year. Trubisky looks very green and the future holds on him developing as the season goes on.
This is only game 14 for him, and it's usually about 18 games before coaches start to say what a QB does well and doesn't do well.
They should have rolled on that depleted Seattle defense.
2 TD's in the fourth quarter again. Floyd and Mack were on the sidelines for most of it.
Lynch is playing a lot but just contains the edge. Realize he didn't have training camp but if he is free to rush the passer it's not working.
Not much success running on first down didn't help Trubisky.
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Bears do not make a lot of big plays on offense. They have a dink/dunk offense that needs long drives to score.
Allen Robinson had a game high 10 catches - 8 yard average. Taylor Gabriel had some nice runs but 4 catches 7.5 yard average. And Trey Burton had one catch last week. Tonight he had 4 - five yard average.
Third receiver Anthony Miller....3 catches...5.5 yard average.
Longest plays from scrimmage. 18 yards on a pass play to Jordan Howard. 2nd longest...pass play to Tarik Cohen - his only catch was 17 yards on a broken play.
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Relying too much on the D scoring which isn't going to happen every game. Offense definitely needs to get on track and soon. It's not looking good. The D is good but cannot do it all themselves.
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The D is awesome. The soft training camp shows though. They get gassed in the second half. That will improve.
The O is a work in progress. I love that Nagy has the scripted plays that actually score TD's. Trubisky and the offense should grow as the year goes on.
I never felt the Bears would be great this year. This is the year for Trubisky to learn how to become our franchise QB. The D will make it fun and if they can both click at the same time we will be rocking.
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Turbisky was always a project. He had something like 13 games started since high school. He lacks game experience and currently has no internal pass rush clock. Hopefully it comes to him over the season with good coaching. Otherwisecwe will need another qb...
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I too think Trubisky does not have the "it" factor, which, unforunately is the case with every QB the Bears have had in my lifetime except an uninjured McMahon.....
I like what Mack said during his on field interview that he did not like the way the D ended their last drive (going prevent but not keeping the Seahawks out of the endzone)....
The Bears have emerged from isolation and have bobbed to the surface of relevance again (Nagy getting his 1st win even made news on a few politcal sites as well)......
Officiating wasn't too bad. Some bad spots and an offsides resulting in a sack of Trubisky are the bad ones that stand out to me.
Anyone else think that if the Lockett TD would've been dropped and with any other ref crew it would have been called D pass intereference ? I like that they at least let them play.....
D was gassed and Mack was on the sidelines a few times in the 3rd- 4th quarter (I'd guess to freshen up for the last 2 drives). If they can stay healthy look out.....
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6 SACKS?
Russell Wilson is not an easy one to catch normally
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The defense rocks. The "Monsters of the Midway" are back. Thank you Ryan Pace. The Offense is a WIP.....as expected. We need W's to make the playoffs. Go Bears!
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I dont like the interceptions. Bad.
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Mitchell played like Cade at times and it is annoying as hell, but I swear I will be patient with this kid and expect this offense to gell a bit in the latter half of the season. Nagy is starting to sound like baghdad bob in the post game but I guess that is part of the job when trying to develop a very green QB. And I am seeing too many 3rd and shorts with Howard on the sidelines.
Sure, there is always that fear that the Bears are on their way to wasting a great defense with sub-par QB play...again.
But watching this defense will make watching Bears football fun again...and that is a good thing.
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Yup
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The thing that stood out to me about Trubisky was the missed opportunities. He had Gabriel wide open, and under no duress but missed him. The threw short to Robinson, which was the INT. He threw into double coverage at the goal line and was almost picked. Plus it seemed like he was forcing things to Robinson, and throwing low at that. And after watching what Mahomes did against the Steelers, his passes were spot on the money. I just hope he can develop a lot more.
The D is fun to watch. Although in the 3rd and 4th when I saw Kwaitkowski out there I was like whattttt? I think Roquan and Mack need to get a little more conditioning in. And I still think that had Roquan not held out, was in shape, and played more than 8 plays against GB, we win that game.
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BLASPHEMER!
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Que? No comprendo.
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Mack and Smith were for sure totally gassed. It looked to me like Mitch has yet to have the game slow down for him. That said, he got dumped what, once? Kudos the offensive line. No injuries! I can't get over that. Good punter, good fg kicker, I think they got the stuff. I'll probably call for the direct ticket if I get a deal. Bears got fast. I keep forgetting that this is this guys first HC gig. Plays get in, get run, work, the sticks go forward, very little on penalties, it was fun to watch. again. Hell, I might even rummage around in the closet and pull out the 34 jersey and put it on if I watch. I don't know why, but it somehow makes sense.
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Beat GB with the almighty one still standing?
INCONCEIVABLE!
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Just remember how bad it was last year...
I'm loving this season so far. It's a learning experience for our young QB.
And for those of us who bemoaned our pass rush (or lack of), that's not an issue any longer.
They're fun to watch. Drink a beer and enjoy watching...
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They might as well just make all QBs wear flags and get past these roughing interpretations
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Gawd, remember the days of Cutler looking at the sideline, rolling his hands telling the sideline to get the call in? Rushing to the line with 5 seconds left and hurrying the snap?
Glad to see that this is not looking like the keystone cops on getting the play call in.
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Up next, the hapless Cards who are darned near in last place on power rankings. And get this....Bears are sitting at 14th! When was the last time we saw that??
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But power rankings are meaningless... really :D
Until the Bears start being consistently good, I'll always be on the edge of my seat waiting for that uh-oh moment where you just know this is going to go south (Arodgers coming back in 2nd half last week, Chris Conte missing a int to vs GB years ago in the championship game then shitting the bed and giving up the go ahead TD etc etc....)
It will take a few seasons of solid play to I think desensitize this traumatized fan......
BTW I was pissed about not showing the Urlacher halftime presentation instead of some lip-sync **** band of some sort. But that is ESPN/Disney execs screwing the pooch (as usual). At least in these days you know you can get it replayed somewhere on the web......
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If not for the pick six it was a tie game and the Seahawks coming off two T D drives.
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okay - what's the score if you take away Trubiskey's 2 INTs?
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So you think the offense played well enough to win that game? I don't.
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I remember Ditka once saying something like - If you get good performance from all 3 phases - you will probably win that game - it's not easy to do that...
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https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2018/6/12/17450420/mike-ditka-2018-chicago-bears-jim-mcmahon-mitchell-trubisky-super-bowl-da-coach-1985-ryan-pace-nagy
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https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/17/studs-and-duds-chicago-bears-week-2-win-seattle-seahawks-mack-trubisky-floyd-robinson/
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If not for the pick six it was a tie game and the Seahawks coming off two T D drives.
The last TD drive was total prevent...bend but only break with a few seconds left on the clock.
But I'm not defending the offense they need to better control the clock with a lead. But its tough to go to a short passing game when your offense is already geared around the short passing game.
As for the defense, we need to rest Mack and Hicks more. We've got guys that can spell them. Lynch showed some flashes Monday night though Acho did not. Floyd is just a shell of his former self - can't wait until he gets that club off. At DE we should be able to rotate Robertson-Harris, Ballard and now rookie Bilal Nichols. Plus you have Goldman when you go to 4 man fronts.
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One thing no one has brought up on the board yet...I though Bullard had a heck of a game. He is starting to show what he can do/did back in Florida. He was adding consistent pressure to the pass rush. RR Harris is also playing very well. If we had one shut down CB, this defense would be unstoppable...its pretty close to that already.
If I were the coach I would have T. Cohen returning kickoffs in addition to punts. He is almost as electric as Hester was. Has anyone seen K. White even on the football field? Has he been hurt? We have not challenged with down the field passes very much. I think it is hurting our offensive scheme. The KC offense goes long every once in a while to keep the D honest....we need to start doing that. Gabriel and White should be the guys.
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The Bears did go long. Mitch couldn't connect with ARob and Gabriel for potential long TDs. With the defense the way it is, Nagy may go with an Orton/Turner offense to protect late leads and his QB from time to time depending on game flow. My concern is that Howard needs more carries.
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Cohen needs to stop fair catching the ball on the 4 yard line and let it bounce (I was screaming at the TV on opening kickoff). He's electric but makes some strange decisions sometimes...
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I was thinking about Kevin White also. He was in uniform on the sidelines but i didnt notice him get in on any plays.
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Kevin White got 2 plays Monday night. Yet they put in Simms and split him out on a number of plays - like he's gonna draw the focus of the defense.
White is a short term insurance policy right now. Right now there focusing Trubisky on his high price toys: Robinson, Gabriel, and Burton and can't afford a few plays to White.
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We controlled TOP 34/25 against Seattle. That is pretty good. 33/26 against the Pack. So while the offense isn't rolling up huge points yet, it is keeping the defense more fresh.
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I'd like to see the second half break down of those numbers...particularly in the 4Q.
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Fair catching that ball on the 4, that's like high school stuff. He should know to never do that. Really puts the O in a hole and with this O presently, every yard matters. Don't know if the Bears are fed up with White or what but he definitely isn't getting much playing time. Things need to change on offense or we'll have a familiar scene of the D getting ticked at the O for not performing up to expectations.....
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Interesting...
https://twitter.com/kfishbain/status/1042455208817778688…
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Will they make it three games in a row with an opening drive TD this weekend? It's nice to get 7 on that first drive.
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Rookie mistakes:
https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/19/roquan-smith-made-rookie-mistakes-in-1st-start-vs-seahawks/
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I recall the 3rd down play that Smith got engulfed by Sweezey and overall my impression after the game was that Smith had a so-so game. But then I watched some of the Trib's isolations on his tackles and realized that when Smith tackles somebody he's down...right there.
I wonder how good he's going to be when he knows all the plays and gets a little more NFL game experience under his belt.
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He’s going to be a star.
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Ran into an old Bears fan from way back....nfoligno. We both got stuck under the stadium (lookup Allen High School) during a rain delay at a high school football game last night. Both our kids are HS juniors.
We agreed on most everything about the last 2 games especially the need to emphasize Howard more in the offense. We disagreed on one thing though.
Kevin White.
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Yeah they are saying that Smith hits with a thud, and I think once he gets into game shape he is going to shine. Which really ticks me off that the douche held out of TC.....
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We don't know the details of the contract discussion but you do know that Mack held out of OTAs AND training camp - is he a douche too?
On the bright side - Smith really reduced his chances of a serious injury by missing all that practice and preseason game time.
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Rookie mistakes:
https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/19/roquan-smith-made-rookie-mistakes-in-1st-start-vs-seahawks/
Good analysis.
I expect Smith to move ahead quickly. His weakness was always going to be taking on blockers at 230 pounds.
Maybe in the offseason he'll put on ten pounds. Most rookies hit the weight room as their college physique is not an NFL physique.
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Nfoligno ever consider coming back to the boards?
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He had to leave because his work blocked our website. But that could have been World Crossing...or even the one before that. Damn, some of have been here for a long time.
I need to dig up his email and re-invite him.
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I couldn't use it at work so went on my phone.
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I think Macks issue and Smiths issue are not in the same category. And Mack seems to have come in and performed rather well. Roquan, hamstring limitations.
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ILB and safety are probably the most cerebral positions on defense. Was Smith affected by missing most of training camp? Yes. Though hamstrings can happen to ANYBODY at ANYTIME, he probably pushed it an he was definitely hurt by lack of experience in game situations with the defense.
Will all this be forgotten in a couple more games? Yes.
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R. Smith already looks like the real deal to me. I am more worried about Mitch.
Nfoligno was a great board member dallas you need to try to get him back. Our boards have been fading. I remember posting as a 23 yr old graduate student. Hell I am 43 with two teenage children. Been on these boards a long time with you guys.
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It's been a long long time. Think the first interaction were the mid 90's around Wanny wasn't it? AHHP he's got a knee
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Yeah, mid 90's for me too. I was in college and am 44 now.
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LOL. I think I still have the worldcrossing bookmark link on my old computer I've got sitting in a corner that I used to use as a print server from time to time.....
Lots and lots of bad Bears football (and a little good football) have passed since then...... :D
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https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/21/4-bears-who-must-step-up-against-the-cardinals-in-week-3/
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Ive got a feeling that turnovers will decide this game.
Typical game for the Bears to **** the bed on. I seem to recall the last few times the Bears were favored (and it wasn't many) they came out and got beaten badly.
Let's see how the Bears growth is this week......
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Ran into an old Bears fan from way back....nfoligno. We both got stuck under the stadium (lookup Allen High School) during a rain delay at a high school football game last night. Both our kids are HS juniors.
We agreed on most everything about the last 2 games especially the need to emphasize Howard more in the offense. We disagreed on one thing though.
Kevin White.
Hopefully you invited him to join us. He was one of the good ones we lost..
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You guys are talking world crossing, a lot of us go back to the trib board. we're talking over 20 years, or there abouts..
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With our D, Howard, Cohen and an inexperienced QB, I'd pound the fukk out of the ball.. As soon as they start to crowd the line I'd let a few fly downfield.
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George Knue, Adam Caldarelli...who were the other Trib board mods?
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Remember JJ going berzerk over the censorship on the Trib board, lol....
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I originally joined you guys on worldcrossings. I remember Zout and I were pretty much joined at the hip with regards to our opinions. I also remember bleachers and ferrari along with nfoligno. chifaninva you sent me a vhs tape of one of the Bears games I wanted to see. And yes I was the one praising the Cade McNown draft selection. Oooops!
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Wasn't there a poster who had an alter ego that always seemed to agree a 100% with the other's comments? I can't remember his name?
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logic and laport
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Remember nuke? Guy was funny as **** and just brutal on logic/laport.
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Logic is still quoted often here. "Free agents need to sit on the bench and shut up" (in his mind this would include Mack). All RB's must be over what was it 220 lbs? 220 didn't cut it had to be over.
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Yapper was a frequent poster and David who would accidentally post emails from his janitorial job.
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Ive got a feeling that turnovers will decide this game.
Typical game for the Bears to **** the bed on. I seem to recall the last few times the Bears were favored (and it wasn't many) they came out and got beaten badly.
Let's see how the Bears growth is this week......
This is a key game to see if these are not your Trestman/Fox Bears. I don't think they won a game when they were favored under Fox. Last week was a great start under Nagy to rid that!
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Been here since 97 or so...20 years of bears football.
: /
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Logic hated “busted up free agents”
😋
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I started at the end of the Trib boards. If I recall they tried to drive folks off then said they were nixing the whole board because they felt they had to police it too much..... Back in the day's when the internet was still the wild west and had to use a phone modem at home to connect to the internet.... Ah the days ! :D
Here's hoping the bears get a competent 3 phase win today....
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What about chiborg (I think that's right), and didn't he have an alter ego at times. Funny sh!t.. It was like a free for all at times..
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I started at the end of the Trib boards as well. And who was Divad, was it David as a second account or just someone messing with him?
Heres hoping Mitch has a good game today, and cant wait to see what Mack and the D can do....bear down.
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Wouldnt it be funny if we knocked Sam Bradford out two years in a row? I think it might happen....just saying.
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I was on the trib board back in dialup days.
Remember the other teams guys? V2? greenwithenvy? indy8? the viking fan who quoted longshanks?
ACL (RIP)
Who was the tampa fan that was in prison or something that was going to kill BEERFAN and JJ?
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wlmjohn - that was Marv - the Tampa Bay fan - I trolled him and he literally wanted to kill me.
What about Barely - never made any since.
I started here back in the late 90's - I had a marketing manager position for a corporation - we had a lot of down time after our marketing projects were launched - so I went to the Trib board.
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Wasn't it chiborg that had the "inside scoop". And then would let on that he was Chris Zorich. Man that's some funny sh!t..
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Boobirds in Minneapolis. Nagy should use this as an example on how not to play an inferior opponent. Fun watch so far.
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Only 2 first downs for the Vikings in the first half.
Mahommes is playing well but man I've never seen so many wide open receivers as they've had these first 3 weeks.
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WTF? Do we have any DB's on the field?
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Figures....Queens and Pukers lose and the Bears begin by choking..... ::)
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Way to fail right out of the gate on both sides of the ball and special teams.
Geez!
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Offense is suspect. Playing catch up ought to be interesting to see. Nagy's play calling is also suspect....terrible start. D better show up today for them to have a chance.
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I am wasting a beautiful day watching this crap.
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Who's our QB, Cade McNown?
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Same ol' crappy Bears.... >:( Trubisky sucks....
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The first two games they came firing out of the gates, ready to play. They look flat today....not ready at all
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Garapalo ACL tear
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So many chances to get in and they still can't do it against the 30th ranked defense in the league. Pathetic.
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Cardinals are crowding the line, daring the bears to pass. Trubisky keeps throwing at Peterson or is widely inaccurate.
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Horrible play by Trubiski
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Trubisky is absolutely awful!! Cade McNown Jr..
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You don’t see much evidence that he’s going to be a good player. Despite all the work he’s been doing with Nagy, he seems to have regressed.
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Adversity. First time playing from behind. Let’s see how they react.
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At least the defense settled down. It's a very winnable game if trubisky can pull his head out of his ass.
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The ineptness of the offense is way to familiar. We have seen this movie so many times before.
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The defense needs to make a play. They need to make a statement like they have the first two games in the first half.
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And there is a pick right on cue.
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Won't matter. Trubisky will give it back
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Some of you really should find another team...
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Bears look horrible
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TD BEARS!
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They can still win this....
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Of course they can since they finally found the endzone.
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Bears pick it! YES!
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McManis
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There is the defense.
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Take the lead here and put that doubt back into the cardinals hearts.
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Hopefully the cards defenders are wearing down since they've been on the field so much.
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Thank goodness they were offsides.
Trubisky needs to set his feet and make the throws.
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There ya go...put the ball in the hands of your best player!
1st Down!
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RT, please...
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14-13. Inching ever closer.
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Ugh, 3 Bears had a wall to stop Johnson on the screen, and he got past all of them...
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****.
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Great Amukamara is out and Tolliver gets lost
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Mack!
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Awesome, now make them pay!
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Trubiskys deep balls are not good. He can do the underneath stuff but his deep balls are erratic. The D is pulling this out for the team. Good running by Howard. Need to just pound him and quit going those stupid sideline routes!
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Unbelievably the rest of the Division lost today, so the Division is the Bears IF they pull this out......
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OK....so...do you go for this? or the 1st? I'd say you gotta kick this ball....get the lead, albeit a tenuous one...
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Up to the D now....why they putting Rosen in? Bradford hurt? Didn't see it...
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It's so cool the Bears brought in a coach to take their offense back to the stone age.
Meanwhile, his former team is putting up 35 per half with a rookie QB.
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1 point lead. Cards just put their rookie QB in.
Come on D seal the deal here.
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Chris, the offense has been paired down for what Trubisky can handle.
I never dreamed I woudl sayt his but they may need to start Chase Daniels so they can open the playbook up. I know the Bears current entire playbook under Trubisky. I am sure the NFL does as well.
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Can't let a rook beat em....c'mon Bears....
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WHY on earth is Mack not rushing?!???? WTH!
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Rook is picking them apart.... >:(
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Few more yards they're in FG range....not good....
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All three first downs were the same route on the same side of the field. If I can see it why can't the bears players and coaches?
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We know how this plays out most of the time.... :(
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Dbs playing 10 yards backm. Wwwwwwhhhhhyyyyyy!!!!#
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YES!!!!
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WHAT A PLAY BY CALLAHAN!!!
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Although we would have been better off if he didn't pick it off but just batted it down.
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Now grind the clock and get first downs. They have all three time outs.
This game is not over yet.
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Bears win!! First place in NFC North for the first time in a gazillion years
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BEARS.....leading the Division, maybe? who'd a thunk that?
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We haven't won yet.
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Not over yet...Cards have all 3 TOs...
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One first down wins it.
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That monster play by Nichols was timed perfectly...just what was needed....
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3rd Down...do you run it again, or go for the 1st and the W?
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Get this first down, game....if not....my heart can't take that lol
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Bears can't ever make it easy.... ::)
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43 seconds. No time outs. A rookie QB first NFL game.
If we lose we deserve to lose.
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Eddie!
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offsides bears. damn it
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Damn. It’s going to be offsides
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Offsides...was afraid of that...
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Offsides....ugh....MACK!!!! ::)
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Long FG try....
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Hail Mary time
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No penalties...Bear Down!
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Yeah they really don't have two downs here....not enough time....
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Watch Fitz!
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YES!!!
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SACKED!
BEARS WIN!!!!
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Sack! 1st place Bears!
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How long will Otto be absent from the board?
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First place!
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Getting a win on the road during a short week is huge. Especially since we get Tampa Bay on a short week Sunday.
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That was a friggin JAIL break lol. Bear swarm! FIRST .....PLACE
BEARS!!!!
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Came back from behind after a terrible start in all three phases. Now they know they can do it. It builds confidence.
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Exactly...that’s a good road win against a tough Arizona D...
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Hope Miller is OK...
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bring out the disco ball
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I am going to guess dislocated shoulder or rotator cuff. Neither is good but hopefully it is just a dislocated shoulder.
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Hate to say, but it doesn't look good for Miller. The guy got heart but maybe someone should have taken his helmet away after the 1st exit.
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Again...where's K White??? What is up with the guy?
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It looks like Miller could be in for some surgery and IR
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If Miller has surgery they are going to need White to produce.
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Ugly win but I'll take it. A win is a win and better than a loss.
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So, anyone know when the Bears were first in the Division before today? Bet it's been a few years...
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@AnthonyMiller_3
I’m good!!! Great Team Win! 🐻⬇️
5:14 PM - 23 Sep 2018 from Arizona, USA
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He’s nails.
I hope he’s right.
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Ugly win.. But what the heck.. First place!
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It is a dislocated shoulder. While it can linger it shouldn't be an IR situation.
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I'll take that.
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They can activate Wims
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I love the Wims pick, but how about we play White? He's healthy, let's see what we got.
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Soldier (https://twitter.com/FulphilO/status/1044016354309869569) Field (https://twitter.com/LizzyBryzzo/status/1044009475827326976) West (https://twitter.com/timmyray_AZ/status/1044060769506082816)
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I think I read somewhere that this is Kyle Long's 1st time on the Bears when they had a winning record....
Too bad the WGN postgame show is almost unlistenable anymore. Whinning and moaning and cheap shotting comments on post game interviews.
Ed O really isn't any good without being paired with the late great Doug B. Even Dan Hampton can't save that mess of a post-game radio show :(
A win is a win. But Trubisky does seem to be the thing holding this team back from being a contender at the moment. We've seen this movie before over and over.....
I think the Bears O still is close to the top of the league in Time of Possesion tho.....
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Lot's of talk about Anthony Miller's injury but I think the more critical injury is Amukamora - what's up with him? Tolliver was exposed just like he was in preseason. He needs playing time but not in crucial situations. Bears depth took a hit when Marcus Cooper hurt is hammy last week.
Speaking of corners... I regularly slam Sherrick McManus DB skills. But that was a great pick. Plus he was in on that sack at the end and had a nice special teams tackle on the punt. That's why there's a ST position for him on the team.
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Not sure if a full year in Nagys system will help Trubisky, but man he is throwing into double coverage and very well covered WRs. I mean like not open at all. And do they even practice the deep ball all week in practice?
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Doesn't seem like it but Trubisky is completing near 70% of his passes. I dunno...it just seems like it takes forever for the ball to come out of his hand. Are guys getting open quickly? Or does he just not trust his wide receivers when they're covered?
Nagy took our advice and run Howard 24 times. 2.5 yards per carry doesn't really take the load off Trubisky.
And in the red zone I don't feel confident in the passing game to come up with a TD...the only receiver I trust is Cohen. Maybe we need a big target...like Shaheen.
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Bears depth took a hit when Marcus Cooper hurt is hammy last week.
I thought he didnt make the 53. He was brutal in the preseason and deserved to be cut. I thought Tollover got Cooper's spot
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Loved his shovel pass in week 1 for a TD
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I thought he didnt make the 53. He was brutal in the preseason and deserved to be cut. I thought Tollover got Cooper's spot
He was cut in the offseason and re-signed to a lesser contract - probably a one year deal. Both Tolliver and Cooper struggled in preseason - but both had injury issues too.
With Amukamora's hammy - I'd be more inclined to start Callahan at CB and let....McManus play nickel. Did I just say that? But I think Bears will let Tolliver play and just tell him to keep everything in front of him and let the Bears pass rush do its thing.
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Agreed on the double coverage passes - WHY? He isn't seeing the coverage very well or is clueless. Plus Trubisky was throwing constantly at Pro-bowl CB Patrick Peterson - a guy you stay away from.
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Per Adam Hoge
Sherrick McManis was officially credited with a sack, a TFL, an interception, a QB hit and a pass defensed.
He was on the field for 5 defensive snaps.
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Trubisky has the worst time checking down on receivers....it's like he still a college QB zeroing in on the first option only - and not looking of the primary receiver.
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Gotta practice the PUMP-FAKE - that would have prevented that tipped pass INT
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Yeah, or realize that Chandler Jones is 6-5 with a 35" vertical. Put a little more air in that throw.
His worst throw I thought was the roll out to the right throwing across his body to Robinson that should have been picked off. How many times does he just throw the ball out of bounds and go on to the next play? Never! (Not counting his red zone throws where the receiver has no chance).
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Chicago fans love good Defense. Chicago fans hate a QB that throw picks and fumbles the ball. Ask Rex Grossman. Trubisky better get it together quickly, once the fans turn it's hard to get 'em back. Front office hasn't invested in this D to start winning 3 years from now..
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Here is to hoping that Mack and company make Fitz look so bad that they bench him at halftime for Winston. My guess is Fitz shreds us and Trubisky makes their D look all-pro
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Fitz has 3 superstar WRs making him look good, and we are without Amukamara. Not a good combo.
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If Trubisky has a decent game we have a good chance. If he plays sub par we will most likely lose. Pound the ball and keep it away from the opponent..
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7-0 Bears. Probably even have some of the scripted plays left for the next drive.
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Couldn't ask for a better start so far. Do I see Floyd without his club??
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Trubisky is once again off on throws. He needs to make even just the simple throws and he's not.....
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2nd possession was rough for Trubiski
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He isn't setting his feet. Not accurate at all.
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Nice TD throw by Tru! The two previous throws were high, though, but complete. This TD pass was a beaut, though. Bears rocking 14 zip!!
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He looked solid on that drive. TD Bears, up 14-0!
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GO BEARS!!!
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I wouldn’t want to be 14 points behind the Bears...
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Toliver good coverage in the end zone
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Tru getting some balls downfield! Nice! He's still a bit high on some.
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Did not see this coming. Bears making this look TOO easy! BEARS 21 Bucs 3....whew
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Bears, third TD pass of the game!
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Gentlemen, we’ve got an NFL team here....
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21-3 Nice!!!
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Man, Bears are looking unstoppable right now. There's a concern with that, though, like the first game where they were smokin' first half and came out flat second. They cannot let this happen this game! Mack and another forced fumble. This guy was worth every stinkin penny they gave him...well, not really, no one is worth that kind of money to play a game, but relatively...he's worth it. Great acquisition. Very possibly the best and smartest acquisition made in the NFL this season....
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Need to start pounding the ball, get the D flat footed and tired. Another great throw by Tru! He's looking much better today, which is great news.
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WOW! I'm....stunned! This is unreal! They are SMOKING on OFFENSE of all things!! I'm really loving this.... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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WOW!
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To be fair Trubisky has guys WIDE open. But he is getting them the ball.
Can they keep this going so we don;t have to sweat this game at all?
After this they get their bye week.
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I'm,,,just….this is unreal. Trubisky is having a breakout game and this is bad bad news for the rest of the division. This is stunning.... :o
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Where's Howard
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TD BEARS!!!
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WOW!!!
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What....A....PLAY!!! WOW!!! Man, they are SMMMMMOKING!!! Who here saw this coming even remotely?! I'm sitting here watching this with a HUGE grin on my face, lol. Oh this is GOOD stuff! ;D ;D
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This is CRAZY....
😅
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This game is OVER already! I just can't believe this....stunned x 10
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All of a sudden, for these Bears, there isn’t a game on the schedule that isn’t winnable.
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I guess Trubisky and Nagy are OK with everyone today...
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PICKED!
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Holy cow holy cow....lol. Is this the BEARS?!? KILLER int by Jackson! Everything is clicking today.
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Ryan Pace draft choices and acquisitions kicking ass and taking names
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First Bear qb in history with 5 first half TDs
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I'm happy to finally see Daniels in there.
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This reminds me of the Rocky movie where they had him fight Apollo left handed for the 1st few rounds of the fight, then unleashed him halfway thru...
Mitch is playing right handed today.
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3 offsides forced by trubisky is nice too.
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Score again before half!
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Second time today White had a nice block.
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I'm wondering why they're running Cohen and not Howard. Cohen's a amazing talent but just wondering why they aren't pounding it with Howard. Do like that they're still being aggressive, though. Probably got the Packers game in the back of their minds. Cohen is more explosive so maybe that's why. Howard just lost some of his burst for whatever reason....
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38-3 BEARS!!!
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We may never see otto again...
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Trubisky is on FIRE!!!! And when he sets his feet, his down field passes are pretty. Gabriel and Cohen show today. I sort of feel sorry for Kevin White, all he does is block down field. And for whatever reason they are ignoring Howard and Robinson. And that was a bone head move on Hicks, bumping an official and getting ejected. Lets hope that doesnt impact the second half. And Tolliver is looking solid for a rook.
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Big comeback by the bucks last week.I can't rest easy until u see us contine to play good D.
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Hopefully this helps the offense get clicking for good and this isn't just some aberration.
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It’s great to see them come out of the locker room, ready to go, on all three phases....I think these are good coaches
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INT!
GO BEARS!
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I'm not wetting my pants over one game, but it is damn nice to see Trubisky and the O clicking. Got a help confidence..
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Figures..I go to the BR and who got the int??
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6 TD passes!
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Lol, add another TD to the batch....this is just crazy unreal. 45 to 3, folks. 45 to 3!!!!!
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I’d let Chase Daniel play the rest of the game
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Just run Cunningham now, no injuries.
Is Tolliver hurt? He was holding his arm and Calahan played corner.
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How was that not a block in the back in that Tolliver PI play?
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How was that not a false start on the entire line on the 4th down play?
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Refs turned a blind eye to that drive to help the bucs regain a little dignity.
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Plus their OL tackled Mack.
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Just pounding them on the ground now. Doing what good teams do.
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The Bears never let the Bucs in this game even for a second.
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Michigan City, woot! Over by me!
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How much of this 3-1 start is due to Kahlil Mack? I’m going to say 80%.
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LYNCH!
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Interception by Dan Hampton!
😅
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I love a stress free Sunday.
GO BEARS!!!
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It was good that Nagy didnt let up in the second half, or the first half for that matter. I would have liked to let Trubisky join the record books with a 7th TD, but I think the rain didnt help. Still happy with the win, and love the Lynch INT. The only thing that sucks is now we have to wait 2 weeks for the next game....
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I can guarantee if anyone told you the Bears would be 3-1 heading into the bye we would have all taken it and been happy about it.
I am loving this season so far. Hoping Trubisky just continues to grow and we get our DB's healthy over the bye week.
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I know know we can beat any team left on our schedule....even the Rams.
Thank god for the Bye so Prince can heal up.
Khalil Mack is the reason....doubled teamed EVERY play
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I know it's early but after today this season has a chance to be something really special. IF Trubisky can play to his ability, they have a chance to make the playoffs and gasp, even go further. They put a solid whipping on a good team today. They FINALLY have the talent to take them somewhere and end the miserable drought we've suffered through too long. Could be special...we will see....
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Today's game might make JJ lose his bet.
I got a letter from him that I need to post when I get to work tomorrow. :)
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I am guessing he is stoked the that Mack came from his second favorite team to his MOST favorite team.
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I got home this afternoon relatively early and already it was 7-0. Wonderful game. Fantastic, both offense and defense. And even Bellamy got a TD. Now on to the bye week.
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Here is to hoping that Mack and company make Fitz look so bad that they bench him at halftime for Winston. My guess is Fitz shreds us and Trubisky makes their D look all-pro
You were half right! What a game!
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I keep wondering why Kevin White isnt getting any targets. Not really complaining, he is doing the dirty work blocking, and doing a good job, but are his routes that bad or what? Or maybe they dont want him to get hurt by catching a ball and running with it?
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Oh. My. God. Wasn't expecting that.
Just finished watching the whole game (I get snippets because I redzone on Sunday and watch the Bears full with Gamepass afterward).
We now know Trubs ceiling (can't get much higher than he did). We've seen some of his floor the previous 3 weeks. Lets see how the bye week goes and if they come out firing in Miami (a place the Bears seem to always not do too well).....
Its become so common that it will be newsworthy if Mack has a game where he does NOT make at least one impact play in a game. He had some of those games in Oakland but I think the talent around him is much more able to pick up the slack (and considering Mack will always be double and triple teamed he may not have a highlight play because he is helping others have highlight plays). Stay healthy, young man. You are 1st ballot HOF for sure....
Hell even Tolliver came in and they did not seem to miss the Prince. I think the Bucs were picking on him (had a lot of tackles) as the weak link and he wasn't.
Team Checklist:
1. Beat the bad teams you should beat. Check. (this week and last week)
2. Beat the teams on your same level. Check (Seahawks).
3. Beat the teams that are above your level. Almost a check except for a terrible 4th quarter. Needs work....
Two out of three so far.... :D
Just enjoy the ride. We have some greatness occurring before our very eyes......
Go Bears !
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OK.......
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All week long we heard Nagy saying they were going to make the offense simpler. That may have been part of the reason for the success. Not a whole lot of short and sideways pass patterns needed against the Bucs.
Bears O-line did a fantastic job of keeping the Bucs off Trubisky so the receivers had time to get open downfield. And when they didn't Trubisky has the legs to pick up some nice gains.
Bucs pass defense is one of the worst in the league. There's no Lynch and Rhonde Barber back there.
And Bears did a great job of finding Cohen in space...like 20 or 30 yards downfield with space.
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Hope Hicks doesn't get suspended...never got a good look at what exactly he did...
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After scoring so many pts in the first half, why so few in the 2nd?
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After scoring so many pts in the first half, why so few in the 2nd?
No need to run up the score.
Tampa came out the second half running the ball more to kill the clock. It was clear they had no stomach for attempting a comeback. The bears responded with the same.
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The great part about Hicks (Maybe) getting suspended is there are other players to step up. Next man up!
Lynch needs more time on the field.
Nichols looks like he could be a beast.
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How is Roquan Smith playing? I listened to some of the game on XM radio but only heard his name called once where he got blocked on a blitz.
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Last time I recall this happening was when Walter Payton got thrown out of a game for touching a ref. Walter always liked to reach forward as he was falling down to get that extra half yard. He did it against the Falcons one game and the ref for some reason called it a fumble (no replay back then).
So the ref is explaining the call to the crowd and Walter runs up to him and tugs on his arm to get his attention to plead his case. Ref immediately throws the flag and announces that 34 is ejected for touching a ref. Total BS - the fumble and the ejection.
Yesterday the cameras didn't have a real good picture of the fracas since the real play was way on the other side of the field. I'm sure the media will get to the bottom of it.
Good news: Bears didn't need him in the 2nd half and Bilal Nichols got more playing time and is rapidly developing into a steal of a 5th round pick.
Bad news: Hicks gets suspended and if Akeem has a Roquan Smith contract clause that says he doesn't get paid for getting ejected then he's going to miss some game pay.
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Sam Acho out for the year with a torn pec.
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Hicks bumped the ref with his stomache/chest. It was stupid and on him.
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Sam Acho out for the year with a torn pec.
Too bad for Sam, a great guy, but this year he's been pretty much relegated to special teams only. Bears now get to see more of Irving and Fitts. Lynch's solid showing so far probably means he'll be going on the market at the end of the season.
What up with Tolliver?
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I thought Roquon Smith was below average. Missed some tackles and was pretty poor in coverage.....missing training camp really hurt him. He made some tackles.
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Last time I recall this happening was when Walter Payton got thrown out of a game for touching a ref. Walter always liked to reach forward as he was falling down to get that extra half yard. He did it against the Falcons one game and the ref for some reason called it a fumble (no replay back then).
So the ref is explaining the call to the crowd and Walter runs up to him and tugs on his arm to get his attention to plead his case. Ref immediately throws the flag and announces that 34 is ejected for touching a ref. Total BS - the fumble and the ejection.
Yesterday the cameras didn't have a real good picture of the fracas since the real play was way on the other side of the field. I'm sure the media will get to the bottom of it.
Good news: Bears didn't need him in the 2nd half and Bilal Nichols got more playing time and is rapidly developing into a steal of a 5th round pick.
Bad news: Hicks gets suspended and if Akeem has a Roquan Smith contract clause that says he doesn't get paid for getting ejected then he's going to miss some game pay.
I like Unrein as a person, but he was blocking development and playing time of Bullard. Line is much more productive... obviously Mack, but I think the talent and depth is greatly improved with Bullard, RRH, and Nichols. Last season it seemed like Hicks was on the field way too much to stay productive and risking health. Glad to see this depth.
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Nichols is quickly becoming a beast. That play where he basically squeezed through the guard and center pushing them both aside and nailing the back, no one in the league does it any better. Just a outstanding play and if he can continue making plays like that, this young man is going to get paid a LOT of money in the coming years.....
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I like Unrein as a person, but he was blocking development and playing time of Bullard. Line is much more productive... obviously Mack, but I think the talent and depth is greatly improved with Bullard, RRH, and Nichols. Last season it seemed like Hicks was on the field way too much to stay productive and risking health. Glad to see this depth.
This year Unrein would have been blocking the development of all 3 of our young DEs. Probably not in 2016, maybe a little in 2017.
Salary cap dictates not being able to re-sign all your FAs - letting Unrein go this year was a good decision.
Can anyone name a better front 7 in the NFL than the Bears?
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Not only a very good front 7, but with some depth! Piece by piece, this team has changed from one of the least talented to one with plenty of talent. It's really amazing how it's come together. Wasn't long ago we were lamenting the empty cupboard....no more!! ;D
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That was what I was saying about the Eagles last year. They were always shuffling in new defensive lineman through a game, and consequently stayed productive and healthy.
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With Acho out it will be interesting to see who Fangio brings in to the OLB pass rush rotation along with Floyd/Lynch/Mack - Fitts or Irving?
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I see Nagy is giving the players "most of the week" off. I remember Fox used to give the week off and they would lose coming off the bye. Hopefully they iron out some things during the break.
Saw some analysis on the Bears D. It was quite an accomplishment to do as well as they did against Deshaun Jackson Mike Evans and OJ Howard. Tolliver underestimated Jackson's speed a couple of times, but then Jackson has burned countless better corners.
Fangio has the defense continuously improving. It's good to see the development of players like Nickols, Robertson-Harris and Bullard. Tolliver was brought up to speed quickly. Hopefully we'll see the same move forward for Floyd and Roquan Smith.
Offensively this was the best pass protection I've seen in awhile. Tampa's front 7 are no slouches. Why they struggle to run block is a concern.
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Fittz and Irving can play....we will not miss Acho.
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Hicks was double teamed ALL the time last year...no more. Also teams can't double team everyone....Mack, Goldman, Floyd.....and then there is Lynch who may benefit the most as teams will not account for him.
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Hicks was double teamed ALL the time last year...no more. Also teams can't double team everyone....Mack, Goldman, Floyd.....and then there is Lynch who may benefit the most as teams will not account for him.
Much like Steve McMichiels. He could be contained with a double team, but there just weren't enough defenders to double team him and still deal with Dent, Hampton, Fridge and the line backers.
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Rumor is that Tannehill is closer to doubtful than questionable, and may be a game time decision...
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The future starts now for the Bears. They've gotten 4 games in and have looked better each time, so the trend is positive.
There will be slips and falls but this is one game where they should not fail to win.
The question is how. I think Jordan Howard has a big part in that today (proving those who want to trade him just because he's not featured at the moment as just asinine). I don't have any proof but its just a gut feeling.
And that gut has been growing ever since the beginning of the season and my beer intake has gone up and exercise gone down :)
Go Bears !
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During football season beer consumption is expected to go up.Don't be to hard on yourself. The way to combat that is don't eat after breakfast.Save all those calories for where they really count! ;D
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What is the "breakfast" you speak of ? :D
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Glad to see you're ahead of the curve. :)
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Holy crap Tannehil is out, Oswieler is starting.
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Not saying this is the case with this team, but remember how many backup QB's the Bears have made look like a pro bowler..
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Great interview with the Bears D on Fox
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Wide open and he misses him. Ugh.
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Bears are starting a little shaky..
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How the **** is that a flag? The receiver was driving forward.
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Is he supposed to just let him go?
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7-0 .
Horrible start.
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Won't be long there will no longer be tackling..
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If Floyd can’t do that, the official needs to run in and blow the play dead with forward progress
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fukking delay of game...
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curse of the bye week
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Too cute of a play call there. You only needed a yard and you pitch it backwards?
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The Bear's only chance is to wear down the defense that is currently outplaying them. It would be a different game if Trubisky hadn't overthrown Miller when he was wide open.
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Nice throw we needed that firs tdown.
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OL can't block these guys?
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Evidently our wide receivers are not breaking wide open
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88 degrees, and 80% humidity, and our guys look like it’s killing them.
Mitch has missed Miller twice now...can’t have that...
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Somebody needs to tell Cohen he can run up the field sometimes.
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WOW! What a catch!
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Mack is hurt and contributing nothing. Howard fumbles on the 1, sigh. And Bad Mitch is on display today. Lets see if Nagy can turn things around in the second half. Oh yeah, they said the last two times Osweiler started he played the Bears and won both games. Just figures.
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Better get their **** together or they are going to **** this one away.
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This is the point where the Coach earns his pay. Or doesn't earn his pay.
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7-7.
Now let's hope the D feeds off of that.
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There we go!
14-7 Bears.
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Fuller to Biscuit to Robinson! 14-7 Bearsss!!!
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Nice halftime adjustments, motivation....when was the last time?
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21-10. GO BEARS!!!!
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Burton nice downfield blocking to allow Cohen to walk in...nice!
Different Bears team in the 2nd half...nice to see. I already erased the 1st half from my DVR.
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Horseshit roughing the passer call on Floyd...
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Did the dolphins knock the ball away from the center so the Bears couldn't get the playoff? Shouldn't that be a penalty against them?
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Terrible call
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And it costs us 7. ****!
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Horrible...that PI on Burton to take the TD off the board is never called, and Trubisky gets picked on a bad read on the very next play.
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We got fukked!! How the he!! was that offensive pass interference?
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Defense looked gassed that series...we need a long possession.
Tie game now...
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**** me!
All tied up and our D is totally gassed. Should have done some conditioning training during the bye week Nagy.
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If not for that BS penalty this game would be over.
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Still tied, but the D looks unable to stop anybody.
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No defense! We're fukked! Well, this will show what Trubiskey's got..
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That was such a bullsh!t penalty on Burton...
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Fumble on the one line. Interception in the end zone. The Bears should be stomping them.
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Nice, long drive...just what we needed!
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Jesus...
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And Cohen still almost caught it...
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TD BEARS!!!
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Miller Time, ****!
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Great, great drive!
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WTF?
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Are you **** kidding me?
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As I said, zero defense!!
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Eddie Jackson played at Bama...he should be used to this weather.
He’s having a bad game.
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A good quarterback brings them downfield easily.
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Good start...
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Three turn overs. We lose. ****!
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Finally the D holds. Guess we go to OT.
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Are you **** kidding me?
We are destined to lose this game.
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Seriously?
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Not much you can do if God is against you.
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Wow!
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Bears ball!
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holy sh!t!!!
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Please be a touch back.
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no kidding
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YES!!!
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Hell yes!
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We need to hurry up and win this...it’s starting to rain, and l’ll probably lose my signal...damn DirecTV...
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HOWARD!!!
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Howard running hard!
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Don't leave it up to parkey
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Should have went PA pass. Pretty sure they would have been selling out for the run.
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****.
I knew he was going to miss.
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Been that kind of game.
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I'd fire that mother fukker tomorrow!!
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Too conservative on the 3rd down call...
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Challenege that spot. It wasn't a first down.
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Too conservative on the 3rd down call...
I agree
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So the Bears sh!t the bed again after a bye
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That one is on the D...
****.
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Leonard Floyd did nothing today except get 2 penalties, bull shiit as they were. With Mack hurt, our D, was gassed. Trevethan wore down, and Kwaitkowski aint a good sub. Howard and Cohen both fumbling? We deserve to lose. And did Belechik and Brady just jizz in their pants thinking about next week? Um, yeah I think they did.
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Plss poor tackling and a sluggish pass rush did them in.
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Nagy's conservative nature when the game is on the line is already old. Cost them twice now.
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And how do you let BROCK OSWEILER beat you, especially three freakin times??? I am kind of pisssed right now, stupid Bears. I was thinking shiiting the bed after a bye was over. I guess I was drinking TOO much koolaide during the week.
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Bears blow it. Too many stupid mistakes all around to overcome.
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And the Dolphins OL was supposed to be beat up, and we got ZERO sacks, and VERY little pressure, especially after Mack got hurt. Floyd is useless, sorry Dallas.
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Sluggish pass rush???? How about NO pass rush! F*ck!
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Don't leave it up to parkey
Apparently Coach Foxnagy didn't get the f*cking message. He should be ripped a new one for that 3rd down call.
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Plenty of blame to go around. Coaching, Trubisky, Cohen and Howard for their turn overs.
The D for not showing up. Special teams for missing the field goal. Everyone took a turn Fing up. That should have been a win just like week 1.
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Same old sorry ass Bears..... LOL.....
Find ways to lose a winnable game. Next week they will lose that one too I bet.....
From what I saw (haven't seen the full replay) but it appears D refused to tackle a lot this game. It didn't help that the O **** up 2 red zone scoring drives with the fumble (Howard of all people) and the stupid INT (Trubisky). ...
Team loss. To Brock **** "Loswiller" no less......
Same ole same ole.....
Got to see what the injuries were but I know Hicks was at least hurt and not looking beast like (except on that Goalline stand).....
Figures the Bears will be the replay game of the week again in the NFL (in a bad way as per the norm the last 3 decades)......
Bummed out but I didn't expect this team to have even 3 wins this early in the season much less be 3-2 atm.....
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The D is responsible for the loss.
Everyone had their hand in it but you don't lose to this Dolphins offense with Osweiler at QB.
Defense was lifeless from the start. Other teams beat the Dolphins in the hot weather, no excuse.
The only good thing is Trubisky played "pretty well" overall and the defense will play better.
Assuming the Patriots will be another loss I think they play the Bills and Jets after that which should be a 5-3 first half.
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Oh BTW Cody **** Parlkey. Just knew he'd blow a game or two.....
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How the fukk does Nagy get so complacent on the last 3rd down. 50 some yard FG is no gimme. There is no excuse for losing this one. And I disagree, Jet's are no gimme..
I remember the year (under jauron) we were 3 and 2. Everyone was pissing their pants about how good we were playing. We went to Minny and played about the same way we just did. I think we ended up 5 and 11 that year..
Never fails, we always make the backup QB look probowl...
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Twitter yukking it up big over losing to none other than Osweiler (threw for almost 400 yards).. Monsters of the midway my a$$
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Worse thing that could have happened was to have a bye this past week. They were firing all cylinders and yes, once again, crapped the bed after a bye. This team isn't there yet. No killer instinct. Trubisky having a few good and a few bad passes but missing wide open guys deep is a serious issue. Keeps overthrowing. And Mack not having any impact doesn't help. They looked like they did vs the Pack.....like the same ol stupid Bears.....
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So the Bears sh!t the bed again after a bye
Yup, crapped the bed for real. Good call
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Trubisky missed some throws but they all do. He threw two amazing balls to Gabriel. There was a lot that contributed to the loss, Trubisky is at the bottom of that list.
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Did not get to watch game but listened on the radio. Did not seem like R. Smith played well? What do those of you that saw the game say?
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Trubisky played OK. Turnovers and penalties at inopportune times. And some crappy play calling..
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The biggest thing I noticed was that we had absolutely no pass rush. And the only time I remember Mack's name being mentioned was when they showed him getting his ankle taped.
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From the sound of it on the radio if Gase would have pounded Gore it wouldn't have been close. Seems like he was getting close to 5 yards a pop.
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I thought Roquan Smith had a very good game.
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You can't expect perfection. But some of those plays by the Dolphins reminded me of the Green Bay game when we gave up long TD passes on conservative throws.
BUT....you got a kicker whose career long is 54 and you set him up with a 53 yarder?? You know if he misses the Dolphins have excellent field position. Yeah, Howard ran loose on the early downs, but the Dolphins stiffened up on first and second down and the best play we got is another run to set up the field goal.
For someone who likes to throw on first down inside the 5 suddenly Nagy got ultra conservative.
Did you see the Dolphins throw a sideline pass so their kicker doesn't have to kick a 50 yarder?
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Other than the goal line stand this was the front 7's worst game of the season. Bears d-lineman were getting pushed around and it seemed like the Dolphins had extra lineman going after the ILBers. Then the running backs would run an extra 5 yards after contact.
I missed the first quarter (DiretTV screw up) but were there any punts in the game?
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541 yards to the 28th ranked offense...with a backup QB.
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Like the defense didnt come to play, which makes the crapping the bed charge very true.
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No one is expecting or asking for perfection. Holding onto the goddamn football, common sense play calling, or an extra tackle or 2 on Wilson. Just ONE of those 3 would have most likely resulted in a win even with zero pass rush against a battered OL and a bum 2nd string no talent QB. Perfection will be required next week.
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And Trubisky's spin, run, and chuck plays into double and triple coverage have got to stop. Especially in the red zone.
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No one is expecting or asking for perfection. Holding onto the goddamn football, common sense play calling, or an extra tackle or 2 on Wilson. Just ONE of those 3 would have most likely resulted in a win even with zero pass rush against a battered OL and a bum 2nd string no talent QB. Perfection will be required next week.
My comments was more to the complaints about Trubisky missing home receivers. He's completing passes at 70% clip and he's now more comfortable throwing down the field. Nagy just has to get rid of that WR screen pass.
Speaking of that. Is it legal for the Dolphin receivers to start hitting the corner while the ball is in the air? They did numerous times - reminds me of the Packers.
But yeah, that throw into double coverage has to be corrected, especially, given the down and the score. Same is true with the throws across his body to the other side of the field. Run the ball and pick up 4 or 5 yards if its not there or just throw it away. Trubisky rarely throws it away.
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I wonder what the outcome would have been if Nagy had not given the whole team one full week off. Makes me wonder if Belichek does that, but I am guessing no.
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Burton was definitely speaking from experience when he said that the bye week was way too early. In 2016, the Eagles won their 1st 3 games including the blowout against the Bears in prime time. Then they proceeded to lose 9 of their next 11 games after the bye. Giants fans were thanking their lucky stars that McAdoo was their coach instead of that loser Doug Peterson.
Now while I do not think that the Bears are going to bottom out like that, it is a reminder that no game, even against shitty AFC east opponents not from NE, is a gimme.
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Who said the Miami game was a gimme? The Bears were travelling to Miami on a hot/humid day against a middle of the road team and were only favored by 3 points.
Defense had an off day but the arrow for the offense is pointing up.
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Leonard Floyd's body slam of the WR was a thing of beauty. Dick Butkus must be grinning ear to ear.
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The body slam penalty was a joke. Amendola never stopped, he was trying to break away, and the whistle did not sound. BS.
Stills 2 point conversion he only had 1 foot. Not sure why they did not overturn that.
You have to give a kicker less yardage. It's asking a lot to make a 52 yarder.
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The 15 yard penalty on Floyd helped them to the first touchdown.
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Floyd should have just held up Amedola when was squirming, then acknowledging the whistle, shrug his shoulders and let him go and drop him. Serve Danny the punk right....
:D
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The tough little bastard refused to go down and there was no whistle. It's the refs fault.
(https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--2uQP11e0--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/jsahbiewbqgcrrwwmyhl.gif)
And of course this (https://twitter.com/thefootballgirl/status/1051550259028013056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1051550259028013056&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fthecomeback.com%2Fnfl%2Fleonard-floyd-earns-roughing-the-passer-penalty-for-hitting-brock-osweilers-arm.html) was "roughing the passer" on Floyd, but this (https://twitter.com/LastWordOnNFL/status/1051555717432393728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1051555717432393728&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fthecomeback.com%2Fnfl%2Fleonard-floyd-earns-roughing-the-passer-penalty-for-hitting-brock-osweilers-arm.html) that knocked out Allen was not...
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I don't buy the heat humidity argument. This team came out of the gate lacking, badly.. Later in the game the d was gassed but for whatever reason this team didn't show up.
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I don't even like to be "outside" in that kind of weather
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Later in the game the d was gassed but for whatever reason this team didn't show up.
Overall I think the Offense had a pretty good game. The Defense was missing from the opening kickoff.
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It was an entertaining match - which is why we watch... for ENTERTAINMENT
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Missed at least 4 scoring drives....2 fumbles and pick and missed field goal.
I HATED taking a knee at the end of the 4th QUARTER. WTF. Couple passes and you're in field goal range. They had 39 seconds.
Burton did not commit pass interference....another bad call.
Nagy had a few blunders as well.
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Didn't see McCarthy last night running the ball at the end to setup a 53 yard field goal.
And as for the chance of the sack, protection improved in the 2nd half plus the Dolphins were loading up to stop the run. I rarely question play calling because execution can make or break most play calls. But I expected more from inspector gadget.
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I agree, if he was setting up a 40 yarder, yes, but a 53?
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Young team learning to win. Progress. They will get there. I still believe that they will not win the division and they will not make the playoffs this year. Hope they do? Yes. Next year though I expect them to be a contender.
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They will get there.
Like how many lifetimes will that be? Havent we waited long enough?
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Kickers miss XPs too - all part of the game
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But, you try to give your kicker the best possible chance. That was not done. Not much else to talk about after a loss. The O played OK, good enough to win with a top 5 D. Problem with the O they had inopportune turnovers. When you're running in for the TD and lose the ball, that's not good... The D really played horrible!
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How about the turnover in OT when Miami was on the goal line?
https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/watch-one-yard-away-losing-bears-force-fumble
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How about the Cohen turnover at midfield when we were driving with 1:50 to go? After Trubisky led the team on the TD drive with 3 minutes to go, I thought there was that moment! Then the Dolphins score 16 seconds later. Then the Bears are driving again, and I think, here is the moment! Then Cohen fumbles :'(
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They've got to stop letting teams get back in the game. What were they up, 21-10 at one time?? Need to knock that off and put the dagger in....
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Interesting point in Biggs column that I did not see in live action. On the overtime play that bounced off of Amos arm and into the Dolphins receiver for a 35 yard gain, Mack was tackled by the right tackle. Had that been called, the result would have been 2 and 21 from deeper in their territory versus 1st and 10 at the Bears 41.
During the game I also noted a lot of those screens, the receivers had already engaged Bears defenders with the ball in the air. I thought that was a penalty on the offense, but maybe I don't know the rule or it has changed?
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I screamed the same thing to my wife, that Mack just got tackled and no call.
So here is a question, do we let Mack rest this week, figuring a suboptimal Mack will not affect Brady, and try and let him heal up and get ready for lesser QBs? Just an idea.
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........some pass rush is better than no QB pass rush. Just saying Mack not at his best is better than a defense without him. I suppose it would depend what Mack feels like. Depends on his competitive juices. He may have scores to settle with Brady and their OLine beings he came to us from the Raiders (AFC).
However, I am against just resting Mack and automatically putting an L on our record. Our pass rush without Mack is virtually nonexistent.
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True but if he is hobbled and not doing well or worse making his ankle worse, maybe rest is a good idea.
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I'd leave it up to Fangio and Mack.
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Griz
During the game I also noted a lot of those screens, the receivers had already engaged Bears defenders with the ball in the air. I thought that was a penalty on the offense, but maybe I don't know the rule or it has changed?
I mentioned that exact thing Sunday night. The Phins were doing the same plays that the Packers have been running against us for years. Bear CBs do not line up on the LOS, so if there was a rule change in that regard that's not the case.
I watched the last 2 minutes of the Bengals/Steelers game last night on NFLN. On the Rothlisberger to Brown TD with seconds left another receiver picks the guy that is covering Brown and Brown scores on a 50 yard TD slant. Refs didn't call squat.
Yet, the Bears at the goal line run a similar play and a TD is taken off the board.
I guess my point is not whether our TD should have been penalized but if the refs are going to call that they need to call the receivers blocking the CBs before and while the ball is in the air. The Phins lived on that play all day last Sunday.
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We need Robot Refs
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Or review ever call. A ref or two in the booth wouldn't hurt. The thing is, do you want to get.it right and have a slew of penalties, or let them play. They just need to be consistent. Seems our Dnguus get held pretty much every play. I am sure other teams feel the same way.
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They can call holding on every pass play. That guy from Green Bay, Baktiari, is a master at it. Did you see the 49er game? He latches on to the DE's body where they are like one.
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What sucked is we got called for the pick play that brought the TD back, when the exact same thing happens on just about every single play. It almost felt like we were playing GB....
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The Packers hold every play. Even their coach said we do what they will allow us to do.
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Waaaahhhhhh
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Without Mack there isnt a prayer to beat the Pats
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-injury-report-khalil-mack-allen-robinson-20181019-story.html
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-essentials-leonard-floyd-biggs-20181019-story.html
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Frankly I see a reversion to the way they played the 1st 2 games... Offense iffy but defense attempting to keep them in the game......
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Mack isn't out he's questionable. And Floyd will be back...very soon.
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Say what? Could we catch a break?
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski didn’t make the team’s trip to Chicago for Sunday’s game against the Bears.
Gronk wasn’t on the team flight because of the back injury he’s been nursing, according to multiple reports. Gronkowski has also been dealing with an ankle injury, but it appears to be the back injury that kept him from making the trip.
Although the Patriots haven’t officially ruled Gronkowski out, it seems very unlikely he would play. It is possible he could travel separately, without the team, but that’s rare.
Gronkowski is leading the Patriots with 405 receiving yards this season, and New England will miss him if forced to play without him.
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Pat's have some decent receivers.. Ill be surprised if they miss Gronk..
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We'll need a complete game to beat Brady. This isn't Miami..
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Last time we played Brady we got absolutely spanked. I think it was the game that Houston sacked Pat's backup QB and during celebration he hurt himself. After game Brady mocked the Bears unmercifully...
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This could get ugly quick
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I know it's early but play calling and execution are night and day between the two teams..
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We needed that turn over.
YES!
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Loving it!
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TD Trubisky!
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Awesome. The game was this close to going south
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I hope trubisky settles in, I don't care for all the running by our QB.. good way to get hurt
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He keeps running like that he will be on injured reserve.
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Bears ball!
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I think sometimes Nagy tries to get too cute
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17-7, I'll take it. We'll need it against that pr!ck Brady..
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So much for the 17-7.. WTF?
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More shitty tackling today.
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Passing game looks awful so far. Hard to tell if the receivers aren't getting open or trubisky is confused.
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Don’t throw it to Sims!
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The middle of the field is open. Can we run some receivers there that can catch please?
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Trubisky looks lost...guessing it's New England's preparation for the game.
Offensive play calling has been atrocious at best.
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Great play by Prince. I hope nagy can get the passing game sorted out over halftime. Bears have been lucky to stay in it.
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I'd go for the field goal
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WTF was that? Seriously? Attempt the field goal, if not throw it in the end zone...
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Nagy had a bad half calling the O
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We're lucky to even be in this game..
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Coaching looks bad there
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Tom Brady has not been hit once in the first half.
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Where the fukk is our pass rush? Brady's been clean except for when he slid on a 3rd down run..
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Probably just as likely that Cohen runs it in as a pass into the end zone with the Patriots hail Mary defense in
I'd have attempted the FG though.
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Trubisky with the exception of his legs looks like sh!t.. Looks lost..
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BTW...WHY the F U C K can't our kicker kick it into the endzone on a kickoff?????? WTF
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If not for the two gift turnovers the Bears would be getting blown out.
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Bad Mitch in the first half, and Mack is doing nothing, and Floyd is right behind him.
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WOW!
That is great but damn he is going to get killed if he keeps doing that.
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It would be helpful if Leonard Floyd was a good player
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Well, we're fukked.. So much for special teams..
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Bears are all time greats at just **** up at the worst possible time. Going to be hard to overcome giving up two special teams tds.
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Now a pick. Game over.
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Low effort from Bellamy on a bad throw.
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pathetic!
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Bellamy looks lost
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How was holding not called on the Patriots there?
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Leg whip again by the Patriots they been doing that all day and getting away with it.
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Holding!!!
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Defense comes up with a big stop there. Can't have any more mistakes.
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Bears with zero pressure on Brady
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Well that killed a nice drive.
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very frustrating game to watch
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They just can't put it all together yet.
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Pats holding again.
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Seriously can they call the obvious ones?
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This TD will seal the game for them.
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Well first place was fun while it lasted.
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I really don't understand why they keep running it out of the end zone. If there is nothing there take the knee. It goes to the 25.
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These losses this year are depressing. It's one thing to lose pathetically when you have no talent, but blowing games because you can't stop stepping on your dick blows.
Pass rush is gone and the passing game is so out of sync.
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Why can’t Trubisky hit Miller?
He should have 2 TD’s today, and possibly 3...
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A Kevin White sighting!
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LMAO, did the announcers just say White’s career has been “mildly a disappointment “?
Really?
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Fukin special teams...
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Simply overmatched by the better team today.
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This defense went from good to pathetic..
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To the 1. Fuk me!
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wow! fukk!!
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Pretty much how it went all day. This team is just not there yet. Hopefully they get there before the season slips away.
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Un-f*cking-real
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What an ending...
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Unless this D finds it's mojo they're not going anywhere..
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Too many off target throws, drops, and missed tackles. The pass rush has totally disappeared. Not to mention, giving away 14 points on special teams is a killer.
Bears just didn't execute again this week. Two straight games where they were in a position to win if they just execute.
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Guess this puts the Bears in last place...
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To anyone who said Mack should NOT have rested, I beg to differ. He did NOTHING all day, has no push, and zero rush. Floyd is a BUST, no question about it. He cant set the edge, he cant rush the passer, and he gets burned in coverage. And Hicks, who I thought MIGHT have a big game against his former team, kind of took the day off.
Bad Mitch played most of the day. His throws were way off target, over/under thrown and just not good. I am a Pats fan so this didnt bother me as much as normal, I always root for Brady, but still we pooped the bed, two games in a row now. And we cant blame the heat for this one. Sad.
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Frustrating loss. But at least not heart beating ripped out of the chest mortal kombat like.
For the 1st time this season, the better team beat the Bears. And Miller did a good job getting open. They could be a great connection if Mitch's accuracy comes back.
I am looking forward to Nagy explaining himself regarding the end of the 1st half.
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Rest Mack, and anyone else who needs to heal on D, we need that back. I dont know if Mitch is uncomfortable in the pocket and that is why his passes were so off today, but dude, figure it out, get it together, and settle down.
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Completely disappointed in Floyd. Even when the rest of the Bears D was feasting at the Mack Fest, 94 did nothing.
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Patriots made nearly all the plays. Their aggressiveness as shown by their snatched INTs and goal-line tackle stands out compared to the Bears' ole style. Bears all but ditched the running game and kept Trubisky in the shotgun after realizing they couldn't block for him under center. Brady could've made lunch before throwing the ball on many of his dropbacks. Thought the score overly flattered the Bears.
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Man the Patriots offense bled this game to death. Not like Brady has never done that before.
The offense is like a beast that just keeps falling down. Everything being so new I look forward to when they put it together.
The defense gave up 24 pointsto Brady. Not bad but what they could do with a pass rush. Mack needs to get healthy even if it means sitting against the jets.
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Everyone was thinking we were going to do something this year, especially since we got Mack, but in reality we are not really doing anything until next year. But still I was kind of hopeful, especially with how Mack was playing before he got hurt.
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Boogie
They lost to Rogers and Brady and had one game where all phases were bad ( which everyone has about twice a year.)
They beat an injured Seahawks team and 2 bad teams.
I don't think it's clear what the Bears "are" this year but I see the arrow pointing up.
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I think they will be a serious contender next year. This year they may drop to many games before they all get on the same page.
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Floyd is a BUST, no question about it.
Oh when his hand heals he'll be a superstar ::)
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Lynch should start getting more snaps. Floyd hasn't shown anything this year, I can't imagine the bears picking up his option year.
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I agree with just about every observation. Trubisky missed two TD throws. He threw two picks and almost two redzone picks if the Pats hadn't dropped them.Mack should not have been out there period. No plays and blocked out of every play. He needs to get healthy if this defense is going to thrive.I would have rather seen Kwitkowski starting in the middle and sliding Roquan Smith to OLB or playing Irving there If the kicker can't get it into the endzone than we need a new kicker. Add a special teams coach.The Pats played a sloppy game also. They didn't play good enough to beat us we did that for them. Only positive in the whole game is that we were able to convert turnovers to TDs which is a step in the right direction. We could easily be 6-0,but,we need to develop a culture of winning.
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Boogie
They lost to Rogers and Brady and had one game where all phases were bad ( which everyone has about twice a year.)
They beat an injured Seahawks team and 2 bad teams.
I don't think it's clear what the Bears "are" this year but I see the arrow pointing up.
No question the arrow is pointing up, but it is still frustrating. Like I said I think we are still another year away, which kind of suucks.
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Trubisky has very little downfield accuracy. He is off more than on. That is not good for a avg NFL QB much less a 'franchise' one. He keeps running and we'll see his replacement soon.
Floyd needs replaced on the line. Robertson Harris, whomever, but the guy has totally lost whatever rush he had and is hurting more than helping the team. And Nichols needs more playing time. The kid just makes plays when he comes in. The recievers are getting open, particularly Miller, but Trubisky is simply not seeing him or missing him when he does attempt to throw to him. I'd be hard pressed to say the arrow is pointing up. As the QB goes so goes the team and he just isn't connecting with the recievers... 26 of 50 throws is pathetic.
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Patriots do that to young QB's. I think we will see a much better Trubisky next year. It takes some time to get on the same page with so many new receivers while learning a new system.
I hope I am wrong and it happens this year in time but it will definitely happen by next season.
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I don't know if this is the Bears board or the Cubs.. "We'll get em next year"...
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Not to that point yet. Hoping they gel in time and can sneak in as a wildcard and be that team no one wants to face.
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They've lost 2 of 3 losses to hall of fame qb's.
For all his mistakes Trubisky outscored Brady.
It will be the first intresting season in a long time.
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I don't know if this is the Bears board or the Cubs.. "We'll get em next year"...
LOL, probably both. Cub philosophy was always wait till next year, except next year kept getting postponed and postponed.
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Trubisky frustrates us all. Makes some great plays and leaves some great plays. Still, without much of a running game to support him, he leads the Bears offense to 31 points against the Pats defense.
Bears defense backs play so soft - 90% of the time Brady is throwing to guys with no Bears defender within 5 yards. And why oh why is Floyd covering backs out of the back field? That's why I've never been a fan of the 3-4 - when the OLBs aren't rushing they are in pass coverage. If Mack is not effective let Irving get a few plays. No one expected anything from Nichols and he's outplaying Robertson-Harris and Bullard.
Also, if Robinson is not 100% sit his a$$ down. 5 targets: 1 catch for 4 yards. And Bellamy ain't the right backup 4 targets 0 catches. How about #11? 2 targets 2 catches plus a 3rd pass that drew a PI penalty in the end zone.
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And I rarely question Nagy's play calling but you have first down on the 1. And you bring in the backup QB then split him wide and throw to a f***iing backup tackle?
If I'm on the 1 with first down - there's only one play I'm calling. And the only hard part about it is whether Howard goes left, right or up the middle.
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Agree on that stupid @$# call, Dal. I was practically yelling at the screen WT@#%#@$ ARE YOU DOING ?!? not in those words but definitely in that feeling. RUN the ball there! And then Tru validated the stupidity of the call by nearly throwing a int!! STUPID! This coach has a LOT to learn yet....
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That's Helfrich's influence.
In college defenders wet their pants. Nfl players just cover whoever lines up
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Second game in a row that I had to listen to on radio instead of getting to watch. One thing I will say, when was the last time you can remember that a Bears team down to anyone let alone the Patriots by 14 points with 5 minutes left in the game and you still would be listening/watching the game still? and we came up 1 yard short. These ain't the usual Bears. Normally with 5 minutes game would be over, no shot what so ever.
Our offense is really starting to come together, our defense has been falling apart. I think the coaches will get the ship straight. We may not be a Superbowl team this year, but I still think we make the playoffs.
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And look at last week's Pats-Chief's game - came down to the last possession in that one too...
Eagles had a Nagy-like game - up 17-0 in 4th qtr - lost 21-17 - brutal!
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Akiem Hicks said on the radio that the last two games the QBs have been getting the ball out extra quick and that is why there is no pass rush or sacks. If that is true Fangio better come up with SOMETHING, cause every team we play is going to do the exact same thing.
And I wonder if it is a mechanics issue with Trubisky. When he sets his feet and really drives the ball, they are pretty passes, but so often his passes are wobbly and off target. I guess if he is uncomfortable he is rushing his throws, but come on man, settle down.
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Everyone feeds off Mack. He's hurt and it shows. He added nothing since the injury. Let him heal and play one of the young guys like Irving or maybe move Roquan to the outside and play Kwitkowski inside. Mack wasn't even in any of the plays. No burst. Looks like he was just going thru the motions.
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boogie
Then our DBs need to play tighter coverage if the ball is coming out sooner. (BTW that rarely happens with the Bears - got to give credit to our O-line pass blocking wise - run blocking they are a little soft)
As for Trubisky he's just inconsistent - overthrows and underthrows deeper balls and often times the ball does wobble
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I noticed on the first or second punt that pressure was getting close to O'Donnell - but apparently the ST coach didn't see that.
And I understand we got the fumble on the one kickoff but after the KO return for a TD why are you not kicking it deep. As for our own KO return guy we need some more speed back there or #30 just needs to sit his a$$ down and take the ball at the 25.
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I think I read that Mack only had 1 tackle, and it was while he was in coverage. I understand he wants to be a stud/never miss a game, but seriously, lets heal up and get back to domination.
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At the beginning of the year we would have been happy at 3 and 3. We have the Jets to help us get better.
Special teams KILLED us - 14 points - this should NOT happen.
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I've heard that stats are not good for teams that give up interception returns for TDs, KO/punt returns for TD or blocked punt for TDs.
Bears gave up two such TDs and almost pulled it out.
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If we lose either of the next two I'll start getting worried. Bears have young players in key positions to go with a rookie coach.
3-3 is where I thought they'd be, I like that I'm disappointed in that record instead of being content.
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Splitting the next 2 games would suck for sure but it would not be the end of the world. I think Mack needs to sit his ass down and be as healthy as possible for the divisionals.
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Anyone bagging on Fangio needs to get a grip and see that if it were not for two special teams TD this team was holding the Pats down scoring wise....
The plan was working to keep the game from getting out of hand against a (if not the) GOAT at QB position....
Two steps foward, one step back is what this team feels like. They are not ready to be that team we all want it to be yet. But there is promise there.
This game was always a L as far as I was concerned. I was more dissapointed by the Miami game......
Regroup. Rebound. And just win the next two......
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Yup
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The special teams are still killing me. Our kicker is capable of kicking it into the end zone. WHY wasn't he doing that Sunday???
No excuse for locked punt.
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Bears must have seen a weakness in the Patriots KO return team. Not sure what that was as Patterson was doing pretty good on returns this year, plus he has a history of taking KOs to the house. But Bears looked smart when Patterson fumbled. So they went to the well again and got burned. And they still kept kicking to him after the TD.
On the blocked punt - Braunecker just got steam rolled by Hightower.
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Yep - some days you get the B'ar - some days the B'ar gets you
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A loss is a loss - no moral victories will be accepted. BUT, despite 2 catastrophic special team blunders, no running game (from our running backs), barely 50% completion rates, 2 interceptions, virtually no pass rush, the Bears were 1 yard away from tying a perennial Super Bowl team.
We need to start piling up some wins, get #52 healthy and get #10 settled down (maybe a real running game might help so he doesn't have to pass 50 times in a game).
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Wow...the refs missed two blatant penalties on the Patterson kick return!
https://theathletic.com/607621/2018/10/23/all-22-mitch-trubiskys-two-picks-one-almost-int-a-scramble-and-a-score/
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Baldingers video assesment is right on the money:
https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2018/10/23/should-chicago-bears-sit-khalil-mack-ankle-injury-leonard-floyd-defense/
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Breakdown of all of Macks pass rush attempts:
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/film-review-why-wasnt-khalil-220423026.html
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I haven't clicked on the 2 articles above but it appears to me that Mack was healthy enough to be a decoy and draw double teams and hopefully setup one on one's for the rest of the pass rushers.
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No, Mack is not drawing double teams, that is the problem. And the opposite side, Leonard Floyd, has done zero so far.
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It wouldnt surprise me if the Bears shop Floyd:
https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2018/10/23/chicago-bears-should-shop-leonard-floyd-at-trade-deadline/?utm_source=bearswire&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=pos1headline
He isnt capable of being what the Bears need
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This says it all:
The Bears selected Floyd with the ninth overall pick in 2016 with the expectation he’d become an elite pass rusher in Vic Fangio’s defense. Instead, he has 14 sacks in 28 games played (out of a possible 38) and has proven to be more of an injury liability than a pass-rush specialist.
The Floyd truthers will point to his fractured hand as the reason for his slow start this season, but that’s nothing more than an excuse for an underperforming player who’s provided no evidence, even during his college career at Georgia, that he can be a dominant edge rusher.
He never had more than 6.5 sacks in any season as a Bulldog and finished with only 4.5 in his final year on campus.
There’s no way the Bears will pick up Floyd’s fifth-year option this offseason, making next year his last with the team. Barring a breakout 2019 campaign, Floyd will leave Chicago via free agency that offseason and the Bears will be left holding the bag.
I just dont see anyone who would be willing to give us anything for him.
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I just dont see anyone who would be willing to give us anything for him.
Me either. Why waste a draft pick when he will be on the market next March? Dont see it.
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Fangio praised Floyd in the preseason for his effective use of his hands. Then he broke his hand. Not only does that limit his use of the hand but it has to play into his strength conditioning for his arm/chest.
I am willing to be patient with him, but like many of you, the patience is running thin.
Hopefully he's almost fully healed with the hand but I don't know.
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The success rate for first round pass rushers is pretty small.
Floyd is a major disapointment but there's not much to lose by playing him if Fangio sees no better option.
Lynch plays like an old man and doesn't show the burst he had his first two years.
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We need better options at that position.
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Well, not drafting until the third round next year.
I have been thinking their draft priorities next year may be another OT and a back up corner (depending on how Tolliver develops)
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Maybe next to QB, edge rushers and WRs, may have the highest bust rate in the first round.
The edge guys are hard to find and can change the game more than any other position except for QB. So what do you do if you can draft an edge rusher early - pass? And take a safety or a guard?
Don't give up on Floyd yet - he's show when healthy he can be a force.
My draft needs going into 2018 were edge rusher, backup OT, and backup corner - WR dropped out because of free agency.
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Floyd will be fine. The wrist/hand set him way back. He is great athlete.
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Floyd will be fine. The wrist/hand set him way back. He is great athlete.
All I see with Floyd is a skinny tall guy who gets pushed around by OTs and doesnt get anywhere near the QB. That is not my definition of fine, but rather bust.
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Fair enough...you could be right. But he was pretty good last year until he got hurt.
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Leonard is a skinny tall guy kind of like Jason Taylor who played at 6-6 244.
Good pass rushers come in a variety of shapes and sizes. But most are explosive (not 40 time fast), have power, good hand placement and flexibility.
Maybe Floyd should have just gone on IR instead of playing through a broken hand.
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Bears are in trouble...had a couple dreams they lost to the Jets 90 to 19 lol, and Nagy lost his job because of it.
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Do your dreams come true? ;D ;D ;D
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Rest them both:
The Bears had wide receiver Allen Robinson and linebacker Khalil Mack in the lineup against the Patriots after listing them as questionable last week, but it doesn’t look like that will be the case again this week.
According to multiple reports, Robinson is not expected to play against the Jets on Sunday afternoon. Robinson missed two days of practice this week before getting in a limited session on Friday.
He played 61 snaps last week, but had just one catch for four yards during Chicago’s 38-31 loss.
Those same reports say that Mack’s status will be determined by how he fares in a pregame warmup. Mack hurt his ankle in Week Six against the Dolphins, but returned to that game and played 54-of-64 snaps for Chicago last weekend. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said this week that the injury has affected Mack’s play and we’ll find out if the impact is too great for him to be a useful part of the team this weekend.
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Mack inactive. Leonard Floyd, you want to avoid the bust label, time to show up today.
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I just spit the coffee out of my mouth when Jay Glazer said there are rumors about someone trading for Leonard Floyd.
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I would imagine that a lot of teams would be after Floyd, if the price is low enough.
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Parkey misses from 40....looking like a 15 million dollar head case.
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Perfect play call.
TD BEARS!
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Big hitter!
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Cohen 70 yards!
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Hicks!
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Trubisky is playing like **** today so far.
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Terrible call. Long didn't do **** but block his guy.
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Why can’t he hit Miller?
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It is like we are playing down to the level of our competition. I am not feeling easy. And the only thing I have seen from Mr Floyd in the first half is getting pushed around by OTs.
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7-3 against the Jets?? At home?? This is not good...
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mitchalpick coming
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WTF is wrong with Trubisky today?
He could of easily picked up that first down running out of bounds.
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Trubisquit playing like crap, again.
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Receivers and TE's have been awful too
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Thank You!
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WTH is with Trubiskys throws? Has a hard time even making short throws.
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TD BEARS!
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Would like to see them throw more to get Tru more experience with these receivers. He needs to get the deep ball down and the hapless Jets are the team to do it on. Weather's getting worse though sadly
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The weather seems to be the biggest factor in the bears passing game struggling. Sloppy field means receivers aren't where trubisky thinks they should be. Also saw a few guys quitting their routes.
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That is just stupid!
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Takes a corner to get to the QB. Floyd is like a fly, being swatted away. Again, a non factor.
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Fuller, not getting a int again? What-a-surprise!
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That TD is on Eddie Jackson. What a dumb ass!
They better not lose this game.
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Jackson just cost the team 7 points... Stupid
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Nice running and sticking with Howard for three consecutive plays....Love the play calling
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Great drive to answer back. That should seal it. But will it?
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It will. Solid!
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Like Romo said. Trubisky s best drive.
Sometimes it seems Trubisky needs the game on the line to play well.
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Trubisky played much better in the second half...
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Cohen is a moron!
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Geez send him back to lake forest to run laps now.
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It's about that time of year again where Long is out.
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That looks season ending.
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If long is out for the rest of the year, I have to think that will be his last play as a Bear. Unless he's willing to take a pay cut next year.
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It's a win. I'll take it.
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I like the aggressive hit by Jackson, but it was just plain stupid. But he really did lay the wood on that guy. I dont think Long is coming back, we shall see. And it was good to see Miller get involved in the second half. I only wish I could say the same for Leonard Floyd. I am going to keep busting his balls until he does something, anything, productive on the field. Total Bust.
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Cohen is a moron!
I must have missed something. What did Cohen do?
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He touched a ball laying on the ground on a punt return. Should've left alone. Almost cost the Bears big..
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Not only did he touch it. He touched it then just stood for a second then realized what he had done and jumped on it.
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Yes, almost Oddo dumb. Then the light bulb comes on and he jumps on the ball.
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Thanks. I just replayed the play. It was a big mistake to touch the ball there. However, once touched, there was no way that he could have beaten the first guy to the ball. When that guy missed it, Cohen was able to fall on it.
Big mistake. But mistakes happen. I don't remember Cohen making a lot of them since he became a bear.
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Right.
This is a young team and they are making mistakes. Some of them cost them games some don't. Hopefully they are learning from their mistakes and won't make them again.
The arrow is definitely pointing up. Can they learn to beat the good teams this year or will it have to wait for another offseason is the question.
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This team is miles beyond the stubborn, grey hopelessness of last year. In one tremendous offseason, the organization has turned itself around and here they are, competitive in every game, with a winning record, and the playoffs not some far away dream, but a distinct possibility.
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If they don't go tot he playoffs this year they will next year.
I think they likely sneak in as a wildcard this year though. Might even win the division if Mack gets healthy.
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This team is miles beyond the stubborn, grey hopelessness of last year. One tremendous offseason later, the organization has turned itself around and here they are, competitive in every game, with a winning record, and the playoffs not some far away dream, but a distinct possibility.
I was thinking earlier, what a change just to get rid of Fox. That was being caught in the endless cycle of losing..
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The most amazing turnaround from last season has to be the wideout corps. From duds to studs, one season. As for Floyd, was watching him most of the game and most of the time he comes flying in, the tackle swats him out, and he flies by not getting near the QB. This guy is a waste of space right now....
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Looking like first place again in just a bit.
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Did not get to watch the game again. So I was wondering how did the players do that replaced Mack and Robinson? I have a personal belief that the best coaches sit injuried players. Look at NE, they just plug in guys and they keep doing their job. I am hoping that was the case yesterday. Because if it was that is the sign of good coaching. With that being said, if Floyd truly is not getting the job done, I would put him on the bench. Next guy up. Gotta give the bench guys a chance to either prove they do or do not belong on field during the game.
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I was watching the first quarter of the Puke game, and I just couldnt take it, FOUR BLATANT HOLDING penalties on the Pack, both O and D, not called. And Aikman was too busy fawning over Rogers to say a peep. Plus that was the only game on. Doh.
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Wasn't as close as it was.
Trubisky hits White for a big gain to the red zone, plus Trubisky gets a late hit. Bears should have first down very deep in Jets territory. BUT....Long throws a linebacker to the ground and everything is negated. Bears miss on the redo and no points.
Bears have the Jets backed up on 3rd and 9 and then the Jackson late hit extends the drive which was the Jets only TD of the game.
Trubisky was off most the game but in his defense he hit the ones he had to, had a couple good runs, no picks and the weather was probably more of a factor in the passing game.
Good news - Bears run D was incredible against a team that runs the ball pretty well. And more good news - Bears O-line run blocking was its usual self until the 4th quarter opening up some nice holes for Howard.
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Bears O-line run blocking was its usual self until the 4th quarter opening up some nice holes for Howard.
...Holes a Mack truck could run through.
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From Perez:
The Bears traded their 2019 second round pick to move up in last April’s draft for Anthony Miller and he’s been rewarding them with crisp routes and separation from defenders this season.
Mitch Trubisky’s had trouble connecting with Miller, however, and last week’s loss to the Patriots was the biggest example of how many chances Miller could have had to make game-changing plays.
There were a few missed opportunities again in Week 8, but Trubisky targeted Miller seven times and connected on three passes for 37 yards and a touchdown.
Miller has a certain star quality about him. He has the kind of all-around game that translates well to the NFL and as the chemistry between him and Trubisky continues to build, he’ll become one of Chicago’s most
dangerous offensive playmakers.
I agree.
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Not everyone thought Floyd had a bad game...
https://theathletic.com/618598/2018/10/28/with-khalil-mack-sidelined-leonard-floyd-bears-defense-make-a-statement-of-their-own/
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If Floyd gets one sack then all of a sudden everyone is off his back. If he doesn't then he had a bad game.
I did notice he didn't appear to have any brace on his hand Sunday so he should be good to go now healthwise.
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I would be happy with a hurry, a hit, or a pressure. Whenever I look just at him I see him getting pushed very far away from the QB.
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He's hustling - let the season play through.
Trading him now might get you a 4th but would leave the Bears inexperienced at OLB especially with #52 nursing his injury.
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Floyd is definitely a huge disapointment.
On the SCORE they had him with 3 hurries, I saw 1. Still low production.
I would love to know if Fangio thinks he's salvageable.
Saw some plays with 49 (Fitts?) in but no rush from him or Lynch either.
The only thing good I see with Floyd is when the play breaks down he's usually the one chasing the QB down.
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From the piece at The Athletic I posted earlier, which I assume none of you read...
Perhaps nobody stood out more than Floyd, who was excellent against the run and came close on a couple of occasions to picking up his first sack of the season. On the stat sheet, Floyd finished with a mere two tackles and no quarterback hits. But he was as big a reason as anybody for the Jets’ sputtering afternoon. He pressured Darnold into a third-down incompletion on New York’s second drive, forcing a punt. He chased Darnold out of bounds to hold him to two yards on a scramble late in the first quarter. He stuffed Crowell at the line of scrimmage in the second quarter, and pressured Darnold into another incompletion on the very next play. And in the third quarter, he managed to shed a blocker while pursuing running back Trenton Cannon to the outside, getting initial contact on what amounted to a mere 2-yard run, leading to a fourth straight Jets three-and-out.
“He kicked ass,” Lynch said. “This was his best game yet so far this season. He showed up and he showed out.”
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But if he didn't do any of that but recorded a single sack everybody would have said he had a good game.
I'm not sure I totally agree with Greg Blache's comment that sacks are overrated but this is the first game I noticed that Floyd was playing without a hand brace and I did see him using his hands quite a bit in his pass rushes. We should see more improvement in the 2nd half of the season.
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I thought Floyd did a great job setting the edge yesterday. He was around the QB a few times, don't know if they qualify as pressures. I do think I remember him as being a little faster last season.
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Forecast for Buffalo is a beautiful 52 and sunny for Sunday - light winds
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Thats a good weather report.
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Time to see if this is the same ole Chicago Bears we've seen for at least a decade who make a no name scrub QB look like Joe Montana or whether they really have turned the page and put a true butt-whooping on a struggling Bills team.....
(At least it is not against Oswieler who has played 3 games vs the Bears with 3 teams and won each time, wierdly enough....)
The future is now. Lay your cards on the table, lets see what they got.......
Go Bears......
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Kyle Long to IR, Mack not likely to play today.
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Kevin White inactive. Maybe we see what Wims can do.
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Bears at Bills
Bears: LB Khalil Mack, WR Allen Robinson, WR Kevin White, CB Marcus Cooper, OL Rashaad Coward, TE Ben Braunecker, DL Bilal Nichols
Bills: QB Josh Allen, QB Derek Anderson, WR Cam Phillips, T Conor McDermott, G Ike Boettger, DE Trent Murphy, LB Tremaine Edmunds
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FB Burton active for todays game.
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I didn't see any holding there.
It seems the refs are keeping the Bills in this game.
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That was kind of a shitty holding call on Daniels...
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That was a TD. These refs are **** us.
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TD BEARS!
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Trubisky has thrown two beautiful passes for long gains already ....
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TD BEARS!!!
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Jackson!
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Eddie Jackson looking like Peanut!
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Smith with the forced fumble.
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Bears!!!
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Smith looks really good out there. A well spent draft choice.
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That was Jackson that forced the fumble...and recovered it...
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WTF is with these refs today?
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That was Jackson that forced the fumble...and recovered it...
No it wasn't. Jackson was on the ground. Smith forced the fumble then Jackson got up and grabbed it.
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How is that a penalty on Burton?
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No it wasn't. Jackson was on the ground. Smith forced the fumble then Jackson got up and grabbed it.
I think you need to watch it again...
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(7:21) (Shotgun) N.Peterman pass short right to J.Croom to CHI 33 for 1 yard (R.Smith). FUMBLES (R.Smith), RECOVERED by CHI-E.Jackson at CHI 35. E.Jackson for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught near sideline at CHI 35.
3rd & 9 at CHI 34
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FLOYD TD!!!
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Floyd! Pick 6!
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The box score is wrong.
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They just showed it again and it is Smith.
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Two defensive TD’s in the first half for the Bears without their best player
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It is an impressive defensive performance. Everyone is making plays.
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Cohen is ridiculous!
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Great run by Howard!
28-0 Bears!
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The team has completely turned around since the John Fox bullsh*t.
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Well no doubt Dallas will be happy with Floyds pick 6. Still waiting for a sack. Cohen sure makes me nervous when he reverses like that, but if he can keep gaining yards, go for it. Mitch looks good, and I liked his early focus on Anthony Miller. Lets hope Nagy keeps his foot on the gas in the second half.
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And who the heck is 78 Witzman???
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Peterman 8-14 for 51 yards and 2 INT in the 1st half...and his career passer rating went up...
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Also, apparently Floyd went to the locker room before the half ended...still no word why...
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He is on the field now.
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WTF Trubisky?
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Well, that was a bad pass...
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0r bad rout
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LOL, we complained for years about Cutler throwing balls in the dirt and at receivers feet...and now we have a QB who misses high when he misses.
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Nice defensive stand!
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Nice camera work!
Not...
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Frame by frame...
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Third game in a row Fuller has an int.
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Bellamy wide open in the end zone on 3rd down, but Tru misses him.
Parkey makes it 34-3...
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Time to bench some of the older defenders like Hicks and Trevathan
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These officials suck!
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Another terrible call!
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I’d be pissed as hell if this game was close...these calls are brutal!
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Our linebackers have been money today...all day...
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Especially Smith causing the fumble...
;D
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LOL, he owes Eddie a steak dinner if the strip is credited to him!
The pics are obvious.
And I hate giving them a garbage TD on a bullshit PI penalty...
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That’s a Miller TD if the CB didn’t grab his arm.
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Gabriel down in the end zone, looking at his knee...
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TD Burton!
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Have the Bills returned a kickoff today? I think Parkey has put every one of them in the end zone today...
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Finally letting backups play. Looks like a pre season game.
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Tolliver with a nice play on Benjamin...
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This has to be the worst ref crew all year.
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The refs were bad, but the Bills were worse. If this had been the Pack it would not have been a blow out. Happy that the D was dominant, and the O was efficient and effective. I am a happy camper right now. Lets hope Gabriel is ok.
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Calling the offense efficient is a huge stretch. They did next to nothing, but luckily didn't have to.
190 total yards, 11 first downs, 3-11 on 3rd down
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Blowout win thanks to the D. offensive was out of sink...but the Bills D is very good. Bills O put the Bills D in terrible positions.
Refs were terrible. Both Bills scoring drives were the result of bad calls.
O - line looked shaky at best. Massive with a few blunders. Blocking was pretty **** poor.
Trubisky looked a little shaky, but, again the blocking stunk.
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I thought Floyd was played great today. Set the edge well and got a few hits on rbs behind the line. He flushed Peterman a few times but never got the finish.
I thought trubisky had a few chances he blew with rbs coming out for a pass. I'd like him to look for them outside of when the play is designed to go that way. His two deep passes that drew PIs were pretty good throws he doesn't get credit for.
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Good Defensive game today.. O played ok, Trubisky still learning and growing..
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Trubisky needs to learn that its OK to give up on a play when nobody is open. Just throw it out of bounds.
Bears offense was somewhat inconsistent against a very good Buffalo defense.
Take the win and hope Gabriel is OK for next week.
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The OL was probably the weakest area.
James Daniels struggled some, especially in the run game. It was evident before the season he needs a year of weight lifting like so many rookies.
IIRC they were getting their runs to the right side behind the replacement guard Witzman which was a pleasant surprise.
Trubisky was connecting on the passes in the first half that he had been missing in earlier games. He had a handful of bad throws but not many. I'm not sure if the interception was an overthrow or a wrong route by one of the 2 receivers in the area. I wonder if those who are down on Trubisky watch any other NFL games. All QB's throw 3=4 bad throws a game. Anyone see Rogers throw 3 big plays into the dirt tonight?
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slo mo replay of the Jackson strip (https://twitter.com/BearsBacker/status/1059158509420449792) ;)
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It was Jackson with the strip and recovery.
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To me it looked like Jackson initiated the strip but the force of Smith's tackle sprung the ball loose. Jackson will get the FF stat, because without Jackson pulling on the ball there is no fumble.
Much more important than the discussion of who caused the fumble is the Bears playing #39 on offense. Did anyone else see that? He was in motion in the first half.
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Besides the great defense what I liked the most was that at the halfway portion of the season (8 games played) we are 5-3 and in first place. Hopefully we can finish the 2nd half the same way.
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We have a chance to win every game. Remember the Vikes lost to Buffalo 29 to 0. The Rams appear not to play any D.
Possibly 12 and 4?
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+1. Just giddy about the team being able to compete. Not the health trainwreck its been for years, and the people getting plugged in aren't complete stiffs.
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I did notice Jackson in motion on one play. Not sure exactly what Nagy was thinking, or maybe just giving other teams something else they need to prepare for.
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12-4 sounds great...but right now 6-3 would be nice.
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That would make this season super (12-4).
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I did notice Jackson in motion on one play. Not sure exactly what Nagy was thinking, or maybe just giving other teams something else they need to prepare for.
You can experiment when you win a game 41-9. But I recall the Bears in the '85 Super Bowl had Leslie Frazier returning a kickoff with the team well ahead. ACL tear - career done.
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Any word on Taylor Gabriel?
He is such a great talent....but I fear he is too small for constant hits. Atlanta did not get him the ball a ton because of wear and tear.
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"Taylor Gabriel said he's fine," the Chicago Sun-Times' Adam Jahns tweeted. "His late injury was related to a previous injury. He didn't specify but he was recently on the injury report with a knee ailment."
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That's rocking good news!
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They were really checking out the knee on Gabriel.
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Eddie Jackson looking like Peanut!
That is exactly what I was thinking. Tillman was a very unique player with unique talents. I miss watching him, and hope that Jackson can come close to his abilities.
Other than Tillman, my favorite defensive back was someone I have a mental block when it comes to remembering his name. I am sure that most will know who I mean. He was the safety that won several games in a row by amazing interceptions, a couple of them were game enders.
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The only amazing Bear safeties that I can recall were Mike Brown and Gary Fencik. Mark Carrier had a monster year during his rookie season.
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Mike Brown
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Mike Brown. Thanks. I knew it was a color, but I kept hanging up on Green for some reason.
If injury hadn't ended his career, he would have been the best Bear safety of all time, in my opinion. They have had a lot of hard hitters, like Plank and Fencik, but none that could also act as ball hawks and turnover specialists.
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Dave Duerson wasn't bad....many Pro-bowls.
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Mike Brown?
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Mike Brown is who DaveP is thinking of. But we also had Mike Green, a safety and Mr. Irrelevant!
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Didn't they have Mr. White and Mr. Black at that time?
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Darius Slay (knee) has missed practice Wednesday and today.
PFF preview (https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-nfl-week-10-fox-detroit-lions-chicago-bears-preview)
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They may have had a Mike Green and a Dez White...don't recall a Mr. Black.
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Todd Bell made the pro bowl and he and Al Harris sat out super bowl year.
Also Shaun Gale. What no votes for Chris Hudson??
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Brownie was one of the best safeties this team has had. He was a ball hawk and always around the play. Rarely did you find him ten yards off where the play happened. It was just incredibly unfortunate for him and us as fans that his health did not hold up, because he would have been a perennial pro bowler.
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The Bears seem to play better at home so we can only hope thats a positive Sunday
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VJ
Nice link to the PFF article. Hard to believe Trubisky is that bad with his second options and that the Bears' safeties haven't had any action deep down the middle.
Recall last year when they did safety rankings and we were all in disbelief of how highly Adrian Amos was rated. Maybe teams are just avoiding him...and Jackson as well.
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The PFF article assumes it knows the Bears playbook and what receiver is primary every play.
I'm not buying it.
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Yeah, its kind of hard to know when a QB may be looking one way to deceive the defense and throws another. But it does appear that when Trubisky holds the ball for long periods of time its usually not good...unless he takes off on one of his scrambles.
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Come on Dave Duerson - 4 pro-bowls
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Snowing in Chicago now - but no snow expected Sunday
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I think that Doug Planck was pretty good too. Good enough for Ryan to tag the defense the "46"....
Of course now he'd have been suspended from the league by the way he hit..... :D
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Todd Bell made the pro bowl and he and Al Harris sat out super bowl year.
Also Shaun Gale. What no votes for Chris Hudson??
The Bears have had several excellent defensive backs over the years, and Todd Bell was certainly one of them. But Tillman was unique in his talent to force turnovers as a defensive back, in my opinion. Jackson seems to have the potential to be his equal.
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Peanut only had problems when he had to cover small fast guys (like Steve Smith). Otherwise he as truly awesome....
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A lot of corners had problems with Steve Smith - but not many corners could hold their own against Randy Moss and Megatron.
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Back to Today's Game...
NFLN has that Start'em/Sit'em ticker at the bottom of the screen.
The top sit'em QB: Matthew Stafford The top sit'em HB: Kenyon Johnson The top sit'em WR: Kenny Golladay The top sit'em kicker: Matt Prater
Apparently the fantasy football experts thinks that Mack and the Bears are going to shut down the Lions Sunday.
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How fun would it be to see Mack go al Dente on Stafford.
If you need to dent the QB, I'm your man Mack. If the QB's slow he's gonna get wacked!
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Todd Bell made the pro bowl and he and Al Harris sat out super bowl year.
Also Shaun Gale. What no votes for Chris Hudson??
I think this discussion originally started with davep referencing trying to remember the last name of Mike Brown, so the focus was originally was on safeties whose last name was a color, haha.
Now if we are just speaking about the best safeties in my lifetime, I'd put Brown at the top of the list. Toss in Plank, Parrish, Duerson, and Eddie Jackson is working his way into the discussion.
Watching the best defenses over time, they always have a leader at every level of defense that not only leads, but plays at a pro bowl level. Right now we are getting pretty close to that with Hicks, Mack (and Smith in the wings), and Jackson on the back side.
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VJ
Nice link to the PFF article. Hard to believe Trubisky is that bad with his second options and that the Bears' safeties haven't had any action deep down the middle.
Recall last year when they did safety rankings and we were all in disbelief of how highly Adrian Amos was rated. Maybe teams are just avoiding him...and Jackson as well.
The teams that have had success against us have gone with the quick passing game and attacking the edges. Maybe this is at the expense of the middle of the field, but offenses are trying to make us go sideline to sideline. Smith and Trevathian are starting to pick that up, and I think Fangio is getting a better feel for Smith now. By far, his worst coaching game was against the Patriots, sitting Smith with a hobbled Mack and Floyd (less than Smith in pass coverage).
We have gone against two offenses without Mack and dominated both. The Lions are better and have an experienced QB. I hope Mack is 100% today, because he will be taking snaps from healthy players that have played well in his absence.
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Well, today is the day. Are the Bears for real or just fooling us ?
The tough road to the playoffs or the threat of another playoff less year begins today...
Go Bears !
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Kevin White and Wims both inactive today.
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Lions are 30th against the run. I expect to see Howard and Cohen chew up some serious yardage today. No gimmes in the NFL, but the Bears should take it to the Lions today.. Of course you never know...
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TD BEARS!!!
Great drive!
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Kick ass opening drive!
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When do we cut Parkey?
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Parkey misses XP...
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TD BEARS!!!
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TD BEARS!!!
Hell yeah!
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**** Parkey!
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Miller Time!
Parkey has to go.
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Can the Lions please sign Patricia to a ten year extension?
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TD TRUBISKY!
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Big cheer for Parkey finally making an extra point. LOL!
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Bears DESTROYING the Lions.
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My confidence in Sparkey is exactly zero. Getting Boniol flashbacks.
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Parkys suucks and needs to go. Mitch is having a very good game, and it is good to see Robinson making catches. Didnt see much from Mack or Floyd in the first half. It was a great first half, until that last Lions drive. Lets hope Fangio has some adjustments, cause the Lions get the ball in the second, dont want them crawling back into this thing.
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If there is a 50 yard kick in the cold to advance in the playoffs, you know we’re going home. Fix it
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Well he has hit the upright on extra points TWICE today. Now maybe he was TRYING to do that, showing how accurate he CAN be, but I kind of doubt that. And Robbie Gould is laughing his asss off all day long.
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I don't think there's anything better on the street.
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WTF?
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This defense is awesome!
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Horse collar tackle on the Lions why wasn't it called?
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Going to keep our foot on the gas my ass.
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Are you **** kidding me?
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They better have ten kickers in this week.
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What the hell?
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Good God don't let him kick anymore
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We better go 2 on pat's and go for it on every 4th down from here on out...
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He would never kick another ball for the Bears if I’m Pace.
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There's too many bad kickers in the league already. If there was a better one they would not be available.
For today no more fg's
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They need a score to make a 3 score game
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That’s not a sack for Floyd, but it’s just as good...
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TD ARob!
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When was the last time we had 2 100 yard WR’s in the same game?
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Nice!
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That’s a Floyd sack!
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Prince you aren't supposed to pick the deep ball on 4th down. Just knock it to the ground.
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OMG, just knock it down! WTF?
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You just lost us about 40 yards and have us pinned in our own endzone. SMH.
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Pad those stats Prince. I got the bears d in two fantasy leagues.
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Maybe that's what happens when contracts are tied to statistics.
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We've only run for 38yards?
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Mitch needs to learn to throw the ball away.
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Yeah, that didn't work out well
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WTH Special Teams!!!
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Pffffttt! If they **** lose this game...
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block in the back not called on that screen.
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Our OL sucks the second half.
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WTF? Players do that all the time and it isn't called.
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Horseshit Flag
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I think it's a penalty if its not in the end zone or out of bounds. But it is a penalty.
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No, it is usually only called when they do it right in front of an opposing player because then it is taunting.
Well they got the win but that second half was ugly. Hope they learn from it and Parkey get his head out of his ass.
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Ok most kickers dont hit the upright 4 times in an ENTIRE YEAR, yet our guy does it in ONE game. SMH. Teaching moment for Prince, and the stupid onside kick. I understand what Miller was trying to do, but dude out of bounds BEHIND you. Still very excited for the win. And now that Floyd has the sack monkey off his back, lets see what he does against Cousins next week....
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My initial reaction is this may have been Tru's best game.
He hit the open receivers and made pinpoint completions to covered receivers.
He didn't have as gaudy statistics as the Tampa game but made no more mistakes than any experienced winning QB.
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Shaky 4rh but a win is a win. Cut Parkey. Four friggin times hitting the uprights? Good grief!
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And bring in who?
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yeah, ain't a whole hell of a lot out there unless you can get someone cfl ish that's consistent?
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I don't think he gets how to kick at Soldier Field. He needs to spend a lot of time there practicing imo.
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Solid win. The Bears kicked the sh*t out of them. Not pretty once the game was out of hand, it’s hard to find fault with that.
The kicker situation is ridiculous. He’s looked shaky from the get go and has already missed a makable kick in OT and now today’s fiasco. It’s hard to imagine there’s not someone out there who is better. I don’t know if there is, but I’d sure as hell be looking. This team is solid and could do something....kicker is a big weakness that hopefully you can deal with through coaching, player acquisition or divine intervention.
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Time to cut the kicker. He's horrible. Missed the field goals in the Miami game. Against New England he couldn't kick a kickoff into the endzone only to have New England return it for a TD.
This guy wasn't that good elsewhere.
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Yeah my buddy who is Miami fan was like good...when I told him Parkey signed with Bears. He said he sucked with Phins, playing out to be true. Put me down for a 7th round kicker in next draft.
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They can beat the crap out of the Lions, but the margins of victory against the elite teams are going to be razor thin. This is the kind of thing that can cost big in the end.
Where’s Bob Thomas or Kevin Butler when you need him?
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There are about 6-7 kickers like Parkey with NFL jobs.
I suspect if there is someone better out there he would have been signed by someone.
Last year the Chargers lost 3 of the first 6 games because of their kicker. The Browns after their fiasco signed the only decent guy there was, the former Cowboys kicker.
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Besides kicker, I'm disappointed that we couldn't get a run game going. There D was ranked 30th against the run. Come December, a good kicker and a good run game go a long way..
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The commentator said we had 38 yards before the last drive, so maybe totalled 50-60. Pathetic.
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Well they concentrated on stopping the run. We shredded their pass D. Robinson is still wide open deep. Howard needs to run the ball more than 11 times. 7 rushes is too many for Cohen.
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https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoBears/videos/2190971537854687/
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Thx for posting that peke. guy can play can't he? And you know he's not 100%. I ain't bagging on any Bears. not one. 6-3 I'll take all day. all . day.
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That sack was beautiful!
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Had a really busy day so wasn't able to see the game but had hoped to record it but the stupid Directv Now 'beta DVR' I set to record the game, didn't. Ticked me off!! So the only parts I got to see were the highlights on NFL channel. For what little I saw, Trubisky looked very good, Robinson was freaking unreal and that sack by Mack, holy cow, nothing was stopping him getting to Stafford. Killer effort against a division opponent. Gotta keep this momentum going the next two weeks....
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Defense was good in the first half....not so hot in the 2nd half.
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Too much bend don't break. Prevent prevents you from winning.
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HOW does Mack run THROUGH a lineman???
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Two reasons. Mack is really quick and good at dipping his shoulders and getting around linemen. So the o-lineman starts trying to cheat to take that away. When they do that he is strong enough to just bull rush them and go through them. That is what makes him a great pass rusher. Floyd is quick but doesn't have the strength to bull rush which makes him a one trick pony.
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Bears O-line gets an A for pass blocking. Trubisky for the most part had plenty of time. But the Bears offense is not geared for the run game and certainly not in the 4th quarter when they're trying to eat the clock and make first downs.
As for Parkey, he just had one of those days. Mason Crosby of the Pack had a similar game a few weeks back, and the Packers lost. Turns out Bears didn't need the 8 points Parkey left on the goal post but if I was the ST coach I'd be nervous. In the last few games, TDs given up on blocked punt and KO return, today's misses, and on the onside kick when one of your hands guys decides to play hand ball.
But bottom line, we won by 12. Be happy...
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Yup it was a good day. I was relaxed most of the game until the 4th quarter when **** started to go sideways for a bit. I was relaxed the entire Bills game. So this team is good. Not great but good. Now can they step it up against the Vikings Sunday night?
Then we got the Lions again in Detroit on Thanksgiving. I doubt that game will be as easy as today was.
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Sporty the Bears dominated the entire first half. They got a little lax in the second half but still made some nice plays. Parky doinked one off the goal posts 4 **** times! FOUR TIMES OFF THE GOAL POST!
Not one went in they all hit solidly directly on the goal post and bounced off making a sickening THOINK sound. Not good. Two were extra points.
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I WANT RACKERS!!!!
What is he doing these days? :)
The Bears might not cut Parky but I sure am. He is off the fantasy team as soon as the rosters are unlocked this week. :)
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The only thing that stopped the Bears offense in the 1st half was halftime.....
The Lions definitely decided to stop the run but forgot to cover anybody it would seem by doing that.....
Good to see Trubisky hit those throws and the WR/TE make the catches. YAC was great as well.....
No kicker that I can recall can claim all his missed kicks hit the uprights solid and bounced out. Hell, 3 of them even hit the same goalpost and side. You can say he's an accurate kicker (but not in a good way) :D
On the the primetime showdown with the well-rested Vikings !
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I think I heard that Parkey was guaranteed something like $9 mil, so it isnt as easy as just cutting him. Maybe he should refund some of that to Ryan Pace???
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One of paces poorer decisions to sign Parker. He had one good year with the Eagles and that 4 years ago. Not sure WHY or HOW he deserved such a big contract. We need a new kicker - we might bite the bullet on this one.
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Last year with Dolphins Parkey was 21 of 23 (91%) with a long of 54.
He had a bad day - let's not go knee jerk just yet.
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He had a bad day? That is an understatement.
Lets not forget we would be 7-2 if he only would have hit the make-able FG in OT vs. the Dolphins.
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So you run the ball 3 times into a stacked defense in OT to set up a make-able 52 yard field goal?
We'd also be 7-2 if our defense could tackle in Miami...or if Howard doesn't fumble on the goal line...or if Mack doesn't hurt his ankle.
As for Parkey...got to wait and see. (But despite what Nagey says you know Pace is looking at the pool of available kickers).
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He had a bad day? That is an understatement.
Lets not forget we would be 7-2 if he only would have hit the make-able FG in OT vs. the Dolphins.
8-1 if Fuller catches an easy pick
9-0 if the Hail Mary is one yard further
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I've had all of Parkey that I can stand. This type of thing gets in a kickers head. He had more than just a bad day. He had the type of day that if he wasn't making so much money that it would be a get fired type of a day..
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The worst was when he couldn't kick it into the endzone against New England and they returned it for a TD.
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He did that? Wow...then he should be cut immediately.
Parkey just needs to see his psychiatrist...or a hypnotist.
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I can't stop watching that Mack sack. That is 85' Bears good. Bears definitely got the better deal with him. Who is like him in the league, really? Von Miller and that's about it....
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Raiders are going to get a pick from us in the 20s this year and next, and we’ll get a pick from them in the low 30s next year.
Yeah, Pace did good...
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The fact that he does not practice kicks in Soldier Field is part of the problem (it is quite a unique place to kick in). That I put on coaches unfortunately....
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According to Mannelly, Tabor was in the car with the whole kicking unit including Gould and Maynard going to practice at Soldier Field the weeks before every home game. It's not like this is a foreign concept to the special teams coach.
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I'm with some that's willing to give Parkey the benefit of the doubt and see what he does next week. If his performance is way off then break his legs. :)
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Yes, Soldier Field is one of the most difficult places to kick, but not practicing there during the week had nothing to do with Parkey's misses.
Do you think the Lions' kicker, who kicks in a dome BTW, was out at Soldier Field during the week practicing? I'm sure they'll review the film to see if there were some mechanical flaws in his kick...otherwise he'll be seeing a shrink.
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Exactly...Prater didn't seen to have any issues drilling a 50+ yarder right down the middle.
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If he is not there at Soldier Field practicing during the week than he is an idiot and really doesn't care.
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It's probably up to Nagy and Tabor where the STs practice. But its not a bad idea to go over to SF occasionally to get familiar with the wind conditions.
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Time to activate Shaheen and send Mizell back to the PS. I like Cunningham in the backfield but he's not the ideal kick returner which is why they are giving Mizell a shot. But I really can't say anything good about Mizell based on last Sunday and the entire preseason.
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Maybe mix in a little Taylor Gabriel. I think you returners need some wheels.
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Wheels...and some size. You can take some brutal hits with everyone running at full speed straight ahead.
Here's an idea...Kevin White. Otherwise just cut him...and let him find a team that will give him a chance.
Hard to believe with Gabriel somewhat gimpy they didn't throw some snaps to the backup X. Gabriel 3 targets (all bombs) 0 catches. The no catches is a first for this season (never had anything less than 3 catches).
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kick returners have to have a little "psycho' in them - Devin Hester was "RIDICULOUS"
Once shrooms get legalized - the game will be more exciting
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Why not Kevin White and kickoffs? I love that suggestion.
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kick returners have to have a little "psycho' in them - Devin Hester was "RIDICULOUS"
Once shrooms get legalized - the game will be more exciting
I am old enough to have seen every Bears Kick Returner since Willie Gallimore. NO ONE I have ever seen was anywhere NEAR as good as Hester. The Bears were idiots when they turned him into a mediocre receiver, rather than pay him a LOT to only return kicks.
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I can't blame them for trying to make Hester into a wr. If he had gotten it, he would have been awesome.
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The concept sounded nice, but never worked..
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Since the No Fun League decided to **** it up, just take the ball at the 25 and like it. Sadly, kickoff returners should no longer be a thing.
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Too many guys were getting hurt on kickoffs. it's the suicide squad.
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Playing devil's advocate here.
Who have we really played this season?
#31 New York Jets W
#29 Arizona Cards W
#28 Buffalo Bills W
#26 Tampa Bay W
#24 Detroit Lions W
#23 Miami Dolphins L
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#15 Seattle Seahawks W
#11 Green Bay L
#5 NE Patriots L
Beating the Vikes #8 Sunday night will help legitimize them as a true playoff quality team.
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Agreed. It would........provided they can do it. The good thing is they are playing at home. They dont seem to do so good on the road.
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Bears favored this weekend...
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I think the Bears split the next two. The team walks off the field late Sunday night, and back on the field Thursday morning. Granted not much traveling, but that missed rest will
be telling.
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I agree on the split - we win Sunday and lose Thursday as we have 3.5 days to rest - ridiculous.
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Interesting:
https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2018/11/13/bears-move-into-top-10-in-latest-nfl-power-rankings/?utm_source=bearswire&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=pos1headline
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I'm thinking the Bears defenders will be the ones that get most beat up...especially in the Viking game. Bears have plenty of depth with their d-lineman and OLBs but this game will be hard to sub in too much.
Go all out for the win in Minnesota and do the subbing more at Detroit.
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Sounds like a plan. I still dont believe they beat the Queens although I definitely hope so. I believe they play them tough but lose at the end, much like the Pack. I would be thrilled if they can pull off a victory over the Queens. As for Detoilet I am more confident, even on the road. They have a lot of tape and experience already. Health is the biggest factor.
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On paper, the Vikings are loaded...high draft picks and pro-bowl quality players just about everywhere. Offensive line may be their weakest position.
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I am old enough to have seen every Bears Kick Returner since Willie Gallimore. NO ONE I have ever seen was anywhere NEAR as good as Hester. The Bears were idiots when they turned him into a mediocre receiver, rather than pay him a LOT to only return kicks.
Ron Smith, the "Gingerbread Man" actually had a higher return average over his career than Hester. Far fewer TD's.
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On the SCORE they said if next 2 years the Bears picks to the Raiders are 22-28 range and the Raiders pick in the top seven the math says the Bears essentially traded the 17th pick of a first round for Mack.
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A guy named Gayle Sayers was as good as Hester - before he had major knee issues.
If Sayers played today he would have missed like 2 weeks. Back then they would cut open your knee.
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Hester was a good kick returner but a great punt returner.
Other great kick returners for the Bears that I witnessed were Walter Payton and Vince Evans but they only did it for a short time.
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Glyn Milburn was pretty good. Made the probowl one year and had that nice long TD during the Payton game against the Puke. Still have that game on VHS somewhere.
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A guy named Gayle Sayers was as good as Hester - before he had major knee issues.
If Sayers played today he would have missed like 2 weeks. Back then they would cut open your knee.
Sayers was the best running back I have ever seen. Better than Payton. But I would take Hester over him on a kickoff return, and especially a punt return.
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Anybody seen the injury report?
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Yes.
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Well why keep us in the dark.
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Sims is on concussion protocol. The end.
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Oh you wanted to see the NFL injury report...OK:
http://www.nfl.com/injuries
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It's crazy how the opinion of the Bears and especially Trubisky changes week to week. This week everyone is all giddy about the Bears.
They've certainly made some great strides from last year. The talent brought in by Pace has been mentioned...both the draft and free agency. The offensive minded head coach. The experienced DC. And also, unlike most past years the Bears have avoided significant injuries (knock on wood).
But I think this game can show everybody what the Bears are capable of...at least until we play Detroit on Thanksgiving. That's the NFL.
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It says: Dion Sims TE -- Did Not Participate In Practice
It should say the entire year. Not sure why he is taking up a roster space. Dude can't catch.
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Well, when was the last time the Bears went on a three game win streak? That'll help perception every time.
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September ;D ;D ;D
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Just getting rid of John Fox was a plus. Man that guy sucked..
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Not promoting Fox but he really didn't have much to work with on the offensive side of the ball. I mean our top 3 WR and TE are all brand new.
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We need to beat Minny in order to be considered a legitimate threat to make the playoffs. We shoulda won against GB we were in the game till the end with the Pats,but,you gotta take that next step in order to lay the foundation for a winning culture.This could be a turning point game for this season or I could be full of crap. Not sure?
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We need to clearly beat the Queens. No question. IMHO we need to win the division to get to the playoffs and that starts with the Queens. Beating the Queens gives us a 1.5 game lead over the Queens for 1st.
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Fox as a HC would probably have been OK if he had this team and Nagy as offensive coordinator.
Of course you want to win the division but we aren't in too bad of shape for wildcard - currently tied with the 2nd place Panthers who are also 6-3.
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Division win minimum. I need a new hoodie and hat.
My Cubs WS gear getting worn out.
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Fox was terrible. Played not lose. Fox would rather punt than open up the offense. I don't believe he beat Detroit once.
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Interesting:
https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2018/11/15/jim-mcmahon-offers-epic-response-to-helicopters-filming-cody-parkey/?utm_source=bearswire&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=pos1headline
Now thats kinda nosey. MYOB
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Fox with Brady and Rogers and superman wouldnt be successful. Yes he played not to lose, cant win like that.
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With these same players, Fox probably has two wins. The Dowell Loggains offense would be averaging about 16 points a game, comfortably in last place. I’m thinking that Pace has hit a home run with Nagy.
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The big thing that Fox did was save the locker room. The Bears were in disarray after Trestman and Emery. Bennett and Marshall were A talents and D teammates. Urlacher got old and released, Briggs got old and fat and allowed to open a BBQ restaurant before the season starts. We were getting crushed, humiliated by teams at the end. Fox and Pace came in and restored a positive culture and cut out the cancers in the locker room. Fox and Fangio assembled a top 10 defense.
The game passed Fox by and he is not an NFL coach for today. But it wasn't all bad with him.
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Follow the feed and check out McMahon's instagram. Lot of pic's bring back some memories..
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Shaheen off of IR today.
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So fired up for tonight's game. Have some great food ready to cook. Libations. Great TV for viewing.
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Vikes 23
Bear 16
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Happy warehouse guy
You must be happy that trump kept his hair dry during his trip to France honor our soldiers of WWI by deciding not go to the cemetery because of rain.
Most buried there didn’t want to go to the cemetery either...
so much winning...
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He didn't go because the Secret Service requested he didn't go due to safety concerns.
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Don't confuse Little Oddo with facts.
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Otto, this isn't the politics thread, keep it over there..
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Let's Go Bears!!! Huge game
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What a run by Trubisky!
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GABRIEL!!!
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First down!
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Get a TD this drive guys....let's go!!!!!!!!
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already banned to the upstairs, too much drinking, too much screaming.
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3-0 Bears. Right down the middle.
See I told you he needed to practice at Soldier Field! ;)
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How was that not a penalty?? Pick the guy up and drag and slam him?? Ridiculous....
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I thought they would call that for sure
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Then Parkey boots it out of bounds. This guy...
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Wow! That was ticky tacky.
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Packers do worst then that every play and it is rarely called.
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Bears looking lackadaisical on D...gotta step it up! Mack, wake up
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Mack with the strip!
BEARS BALL!!!
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MACK!!! Way to go!!!!
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Mack!!
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fuuuuuummmmmmbbbbbbllllle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Keep spreading the field and moving the chains. Wear their defense out!
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The offense is no longer predictable. About time.
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WTH was Trubisky thinking on that throw?? Seriously stupid....
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well that sucks
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Well that sucked but about as good as a punt. To bad it was on first down though.
Got to be smarter Trubisky. Way to much purple and white in that area to throw it.
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Nobody’s wide open yet like last week...
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Mitch's pecker is up, he wants to show he's and nfl qb.
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Big time players show up in big games!
BIG MACK ATTACK!
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this just in...that 52 guy can play
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Robinson is a stud
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chain moving, click,click,click
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Trubisky is tearing them up on the ground.
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Man, don't hurt that right arm! That was very awkward slide
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Howard just ripping them up the middle now. LB's are frozen they don't know where to go.
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FIRST DOWN!
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Jordan Howard first down!
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T formation! cool!
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TD MILLER!!!
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That is w/o a questiong a TD!!!!!!
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2 pter??? KILLER!! BEARS, BABY!!!!
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The Bears can play!!
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Two point conversion. GOOD!!!
11-0 Bears!!!
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2! f u c k me!
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Nagy must have felt pretty good about that play.
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Ballsy this early in the game.
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How does he not intercept that?
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Trevathon!
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Even seen an elective 2 point conversion with a healthy kicker so early?
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Three and out! The crowd is going nuts!
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DA BEARS!!!
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Vikings completely discombobulated on both sides of the ball
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Extreme Kudos to Ryan Pace. This guy has built a very very good football team! What he did acuiring Mack,..best move in the league. Turning around a recieving corps in ONE OFFSEASON....just outstanding....can't say enough good.
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14 zip? I'll take it!!!
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14-0 Bears!
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I hold my breath every field goal...
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AND Bears get the ball second half.....gotta keep the foot on the gas and nail these suckers
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ditto. those goal posts look far,far away.
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YES!!!!!
INT baby!
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14-0 at the half and we get the ball!
Loving it!
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PICK!
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Going great so far. We've seen it go south in the second half so they need to keep focus and not get careless with the ball. Turnovers will be key. Don't have any and force them into them....GO BEARS!!!!!
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Very true. Already this year they have blown larger halftime leads than this. Hopefully, the defense can continue to dominate the game.
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Wow!
Cohen!
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D needs a stop here...c'mon Bears!
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Holding on them.
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4th down!
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First down!
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I love how Trubisky gets the first and gets down when there are no more yards to get. Smart.
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Pound Howard, get that D worn out!
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Well **** me! That is exactly what we didn't need.
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Not good not good....c'mon Tru, don't give this game away!
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That was just dumb!
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Well crap...I don’t know what he was thinking there
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MACK!
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WOW! This defense is good. Holding them to 3 was about as much as we could have hoped for there.
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MACK IS A STUD!!!
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Tru's TO cost em 3 pts. Cannot do that anymore this game. Finish this!!!!
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Great defense....
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Not liking these play calls right now....move the ball north south guys, not sidelines
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Well ****!
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What did I say before the half, guys....cannot have turnovers and that will determine the game. This is not good.....
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starting to go south.....
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Brutal
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SACKED!!! Held them to a field goal again!
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Hope the D won't have to decide this. Gotta move the ball and get something here, badly....8pt game
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Come on offense
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wow can that defense play. offense has lost focus because minny changed something. i'm not smart enough to know what, but the Bears should.
they do this for a living.
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Some of you need to remember that the Vikings have a damn good defense as well...
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Not liking these calls....c'mon Bears....
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78 missed his block there.
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First down! We needed that!
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Huge first down...huge
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That should of been another 15!
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This is not good....not liking this one bit. Trubisky needs to calm the hell down and control that ball!!
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Helmet to helmet on that hit on Miller. That should of been 15 in the old rules.
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i guess its ok to smash someone with your helmet if they are wearing a bears uni.
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D needs to take control. The O has seriously sputtered to a halt. C'mon Hicks and Mack!!!
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TD BEARS!!!!
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EDDIE!
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THAT'S WHAT I"M TALKING ABOUT!!! WOOHOOO!OOOOO!OOOO!OO
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**** YEAH!!!
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well that helped
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Bears!!!!
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22-6 Bears!!!
Shaheen!
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SHAHEEN!
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GO BEARS!!
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Hicks out wide? Are you kidding me?
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Welcome back from IR son!
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And Hicks lined up in trips right...lol!
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they did it again!
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This game is OVER!!! With this D, this is OVER!!!!!!!!
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That should seal it!
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What a blast! Our guys celebrating
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Jackson certainly has a knack for getting to the ball. And he can run after he gets it.
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What’s the logic in going for 2 there?
LOL, Nagy’s just toying with them...
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Been so long since I've enjoyed the Bears like I am now, but dang....
THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!!!! Loving it!
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16 point game they need two TD's and two 2 pt conversions to tie.
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What a absolutely pathetic call!!! Ridiculous
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BS call!
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Yeah, but if you don’t convert, they don’t have to go for 2 at all.
Kick the XP and they need to go for 2 at least once...
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Oh come on! These refs are trying to keep them in the game.
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WTF?
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Refs kept them in it that entire drive. Two totally bogus calls...what BS..... >:(
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The refs are keeping them in the game. Let's hope the Bears don't let them touch the ball again.
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I am guessing Nagy saw something in the Vikings goal line defemse and felt real good about a few plays against it so went for it. Not second guessing because at this point we got them and need them.
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Who thinks we’ll see 3 runs here and put it in the hands of the defense?
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Why the H are you throwing there?!?? Fing STUPID!!!!!!
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Challenge that was a catch.
Nevermind. First down!
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That kinda looked like Miller caught that...
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Damn well better be a flag on that!
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Please run~ here's a flag! Hope he's alright....
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That’ll be 15!
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Heh, I think we’ll be seeing that Trubisky look on a meme this week!
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Just run it again kick the field goal and hope Parkey doesn't F it up!
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Convert this and call it a night!!
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Kick?? Man...tough call. Parkey ain't that great...what was said this week? He'll be key in key games....here it is. Can he do it???
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Solid!
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GAME....OVER!!!! BEARS!!!! FIRST PLACE!!!!!
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25-14 Bears!
Parkey, Good job!
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Bears!!!!
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Huge call for Nagy...confident in his guy
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What did they say? If Bears win this game, they have a 84% chance of winning the Division.
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vikes team bus is warming up.
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Anyone still complaining about Leonard Floyd?
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Hicks is a bad man!
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Floyd had a good game. Glad to see him stepping up. We need him...
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Can’t believe they didn’t throw a flag there!
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BEAR DOWN!
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Hicks!
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Onside....let's seal this thing!!!!
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Attaboy Benny!
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Yes sir!
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7-3 and headed to Detoilet Thurs and the Queens play the Pakers....think the Bears open up a larger lead next week!
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ding! thursday, ummm....
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Nice win!
I am worried about Thursday. Short week after a brutal game. Detroit is always better at home on Thanksgiving.
Feels like a trap game. Let's hope it is a easy one. I could take one after this game.
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Let's summarize what the Bears just did....they beat last years Division Champs....they shut down the league leading reciever tandem and they beat the 5th ranked defense in the league that was just a few plays from the Big Dance last season. Quite a accomplishment!!
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This thing is completely turned around...
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It concerns me how pretty much every game they get a little lead and the other team makes adjustments and comes roaring back. We have got to out teams away!
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News flash. This team is not going to win the Superbowl this year. They have a lot to learn still but damn its a fun season! Put on those shades because the future is BRIGHT!
Someone needs to let Cousin's know that the Vikings are not why this game was flexed. It was flexed so the nation could see the future monsters of the midway. That is why two Bears games were flexed and not two vikings games. Dumb ass.
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Our team is young with a young QB. That is the reason we cannot put teams away and they come back. Additionally that's the NFL. Too much talent on most teams to hold them back for 4 quarters.
I was wondering where A. Hicks has been, he showed up in a huge way last night! Really everyone on D played great.
Since I had not watched a game in a few weeks, was interested to see Mitch play. He does look as if he is getting better, obviously he still has some work to do. Seems like he throws 4 or 5 WTF passes a game. Also I wish he would slide a little sooner. Just have a feeling he is going to get hurt with all that running around.
We gotta add some straight up running between tackles blocking schemes to help get Howard going. When you have a 14 point lead on division rival in the 4th quarter, you have to be able to run the ball for first downs, if you do not want to put pressure on your QB.
Love the energy A. Miller brings. Give him another year and watch out.
Shaheen looked as if he grimaced on that 2 point conversion catch when he got up. Now they are saying he has concussion. I think his ankle is not right. Will be interesting to follow.
Put me down for Detroit as a trap game. I gotta a feeling we are going to catch a L.
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Not so much a trap game because I don't believe for a second that they are overlooking Detroit. More like a fatigue game, likely to run out of gas mentally and physically after the high last night. But damn it would be nice to sweep those bastards.
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Detroit beat the Panthers yesterday at home, so they got that going for them....
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With the quick turnaround and to save the team from further wear and tear, if the Bears were down 1 with a few ticks remaining, I might actually be ok with Nagy going for 2...maybe. Third time could be the charm after the Rivera and Vrabel failures
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This team feels different than the previous incarnations we've experience in quite a while.....
Funny too see the on field interview of Mack when Tafoya mentions Hicks name and Mack breaks into a beaming smile for a minute then realizes that and brings his emotions back in control for the rest of the interview. These guys like playing for one another......
The team chemistry is real....
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Would it make sense to spend the week studing film and game planning foregoing practice in order to stay fresh and eliminate the chance of injury?
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Panthers went for a win with a 2-pt conversion at the end of Lions game - instead of a tie
Cam Newton had a guy wide open and overthrew him
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All those years....all those crappy coaching staffs, innovators on the opposing sidelines. Sleeping Bears behind two scores before they make a first down. Out of games early, franchise lows on defenses, grey, hopeless playing out the string. The franchise making head scratching major decisions that drive it deeper into the basement.
Then somehow Ryan Pace shook all that muck off, hired Nagy, convinced Fangio to return (brilliant, impossible to underestimate) completely revamped the receiving corps, and somehow convinced the guy who analyzed MNF for years to give up Mack for two birds in the bush.
This team...
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I was talking to a Lions fan yesterday and she said they are playing for draft position. Remember that ALL too well. Now we are playing for playoffs. Who knows what could happen once you get in.....although watching some of the Saints they look almost unstopable.....
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Mitch will only get better....he has so much talent. This Detroit game scares me - it's hard to get ready 3 days - we should have had the BYE week before this game. Guys are going to get hurt.
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You can't tell me everybody on the Bears won't be gassed going into the fourth quarter of that game or before the fourth quarter. The Bears are better than the Lions but not that much better they can play lights out in the last half of their third, third! game in what, eleven days?
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Trubisky did not have one of his best games, but that Minnesota defense is loaded with talent on defense. Kudos to our unsung heroes of the game....Leno and Massey. How many times did you hear the names of Everson Griffin or Danielle Hunter? Two of the top 4-3 DEs in the league.
A good defense, like the Vikings, will limit the big plays by Trubisky and the Bears, making them work their way down the field. Bears had another good chance for 7 when they had first and 10 on the 10, but the Braunecker tackle put them back 10.
As for the defense at the end, Fangio went into a prevent giving the Vikings the short gains to eat the clock but preventing the big play.
Recall the Packer game when the Bears weren't able to accomplish that with Rodgers hitting those long gainers for TDs in a very short amount of time.
Too tense at the end but the object is to win not get style points.
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Yep Minnesota's D is top notch. Many play makers.....it will be hard to win that game up in Minny + those week 17 games sometimes mean nothing.
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wlmjohn....I don't know - with that D we can do anything. I remember Wildcard Giants and Packers winning the Super Bowl. You just need to be hot. On any given Sunday....................
The Eagles were hot last year. They won the Super Bowl with Foles as QB.
You can't turn the ball over. We turned it over way too many times last night.
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News flash. This team is not going to win the Superbowl this year. They have a lot to learn still but damn its a fun season! Put on those shades because the future is BRIGHT!
Someone needs to let Cousin's know that the Vikings are not why this game was flexed. It was flexed so the nation could see the future monsters of the midway. That is why two Bears games were flexed and not two vikings games. Dumb ass.
Tell Hicks, Mack, Mitch, Cohen, Howard, Miller, Jackson that their not going to win the Superbowl this year.. Bet they'd have a different answer. I know what your saying and why you're saying it.. But... Part of the fun of winning is thinking maybe, just maybe.. And part of the fun is play Monday morning QB..
As far as cousins. Fukk them.. The NFL needs the Bears to be successful in order for the NFL to be healthy and successful. Other teams may not like it, too bad..
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Did not hear what Cousins said about flexxing the game.
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https://www.12up.com/posts/6226132-kirk-cousins-oddly-uses-nbc-flex-game-as-opportunity-to-troll-bears
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Well, he wasn't able to put-up...
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One thing we must remember....The Vikings had a bye week. They had 2 weeks to prepare for us....they were well rested - bumps and bruises healed.
I am glad the Lions had to play the last 2 weeks. They will be in the same position as us. We need to rotate a lot of defensive lineman in and out...Nichols should play a lot, Robertson-Harris, Bullard...etc.
Where was Arron Lynch? Was he inactive?
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Both Lynch and Shaheen are under concussion protocol
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It sure seemed like Hicks, Mack and Floyd played just about every snap on defense. Saw the other 4 guys rotating in and out: Goldman, Robertson-Harris, Nichols and Bullard. Saw Irving get a few snaps, but Lynch must have sustained the concussion early on. Didn't recall seeing much of him.
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That's too bad.
And no Kevin White again. Must be Nagy's dog house.
I love the fact we won despite Trubisky not playing his best game. I know Trubisky learned from this.
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How about Trubisky's scrambling? There was one time in the first half.. holy ****.. Yep, agree,, he's going to get killed out there.. Although, he seems to be sliding at the right time..
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They should beat Detoilet Thursday. Lets hope they dont crap the bed.
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I'm not scared of Detoilet. I think this Bears team can go up there and beat them WORSE than they did at home. I bet they win....right now, Bears are on a confidence high, and that is so key to winning. This team can make some very serious noise in the playoffs this season. They will go only as far as Mitch will take them.
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Tru had a better game vs the Vikings than Brees did...
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Mitchell hurt his throwing shoulder. Not sure how bad but he is on the injury report as would not have practiced today if they had a practice.
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Here we go
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Mitch will be fine and if not, Chase can step in for a game or two and be ok.
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I just want to win the dam game. It it's 13 to 10 is FINE. 3 days rest is BS and not good for football. I like the Thanksgiving games, but give those teams byes before Thanksgiving so no one gets hurt.
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You do know that they have Thursday night games every week in the NFL.
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Yes, true.
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NFLN replay is on 12:30 AM if interested
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https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/11/20/bears-optimistic-mitchell-trubisky-can-play-thursday/
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Could be a ploy to keep Detroit guessing..
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Excellent point
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They are still talking that Chase Daniels might have to start tomorrow. Daniels apparently was under Nagy for 3 years in KC. I do think Mitch will start - but I believe Daniels can do a good job if he has to.
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This is very entertaining. Akiem Hick mic’ed up...check out the maniacal laughter when he’s making TFL’s
https://www.chicagobears.com/video/mic-d-up-akiem-hicks-x8958
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eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.....looks like Daniels.
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Not at all worried - Daniels can do the job.
Promote Bray and send Mizzell down...or anywhere.
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Lynch and Shaheen still out with concussions. I heard someone say that Mack gets extra amped up for prime time games. Would love to see him destroy Stafford. Plus they have 2 starters out on O, the RB and someone else......
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Found it:
The Bears might be without their quarterback tomorrow. The Lions may be without the guys their quarterback wants to get the ball to.
The Lions have ruled running back Kerryon Johnson and wide receiver Marvin Jones as out for tomorrow’s game against the Bears.
Jones was dealing with a knee injury, and Johnson left last week’s game with the Panthers with one of his own.
The Lions at least have Kenny Golladay to throw to, but the rushing options behind Johnson haven’t been very good this year.
Everyone else on the Lions injury report is questionable, including defensive end Ezekiel Ansah, cornerback Darius Slay, and defensive tackles Damon Harrison and A'Shawn Robinson.
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Slay was out for previous Bears game - Lion fans attributed that to so many wide open catches for Bears receivers...
Jones and Carrion Johnson are top producers for Lions - could be a dismal offense - TOMORROW!!
GO BEARS!!
Chase Daniels can be the next hero in the Windy City!
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Not Marcus Cooper.......
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With Mitchell Trubisky doubtful to play, the Bears have promoted Tyler Bray from their practice squad.
Chase Daniel likely starts against the Lions, leaving Bray as the backup.
Since entering the league in 2013, Bray has appeared in one game. He threw an incompletion in his only career attempt, which came last season with the Chiefs.
The Bears released defensive back Marcus Cooper in a corresponding roster move.
The team also announced tight end Adam Shaheen and linebacker Aaron Lynch would not travel to Detroit. The Bears already had ruled them out with concussions.
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Go Bears
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I hope our defense carries us tomorrow.
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Darius Slay is probably their best player on defense. If he's out Daniels will have it easier. Kerryon Johnson is a good running back which is not good if he's out cuz it makes Detroit one dimensional.
Bears do better when teams think they can run.
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I cannot shake the feeling that the Daniels start was planned from day one. Just seems the coaching staff knew 3 games in 12 days, all divisional games, this last one on a national stage. No time to game plan from last game to this game, with Daniels more extensive knowledge of Nagy's offense, that they may have put new wrinkles in the game plan to throw off the Lions. Sounds a bit conspiracy theory but damn brilliant move by the coaches if it turns out right. Or maybe Tru just hurt his arm on that awkward slide last game.
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Rather see Trubs come in for one series, then go out so he can keep his string of starts alive (much like Farve did that one game earlier in his career to keep his streak alive)....
Mixed feelings about Daniels. If he does well, there will be a "should he stay the starter even when Mitchell gets healthy as long has he has a hot hand ?" meme flowing through the press. And if he is terrible, then the Bears get screwed out of a game the Bears should win. Losing that Goddamn Miami game hurts for sure...
Not feeling too good about this atm...
Still, Go Bears !
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First it is Daniel not Daniels. Second. Even if he has a Geoff and Mahomes Combined line from Monday night no one should be suggesting he be the starter going forward. Anyone in the media that would suggest that needs their press credentials revoked.
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Trubisky didnt hurt his shoulder when he slid to the ground, it was when Harrison Smith piled drived him AFTER he was down. It was a dirty play, and I hope some day he will get his. That being said, I am very interested to see what someone who has complete understanding of Nagy's system can do, even if the physical talents are not quite as good as Mitch. Could be a preview of how much better Mitch will look next year. Heck look at his improvement so far just this season....
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What folks may not know is that Daniel can run - not as fast as Trubisky but he's mobile.
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He was a star player at Missouri.
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Could be a Kevin White sighting today:
The Bears stopped just short of ruling quarterback Mitchell Trubisky out on Wednesday, but there was little reason to believe he’d make the start against the Lions on Thursday.
On Thursday morning, the Bears eliminated any whiff of doubt. Trubisky is officially inactive, which means Chase Daniel will make his first start since he was with the Chiefs in 2014. Tyler Bray was summoned from the practice squad to serve as the backup.
Fullback Michael Burton, offensive lineman Rashaad Coward, wide receiver Javon Wims, tight end Adam Shaheen, defensive tackle Nick Williams and linebacker Aaron Lynch are also inactive for Chicago.
Running back Kerryon Johnson and wide receiver Marvin Jones were ruled out on Friday, but defensive end Ziggy Ansah, cornerback Darius Slay and defensive tackle Damon Harrison are all playing after being listed as questionable. Linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin, cornerback Teez Tabor, defensive end Kerry Hyder, tackle Andrew Donnal and wide receiver Brandon Powell round out the inactive list.
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To kill some time, I rewatched the KC preseason game. Daniel played with the 2s against the Chiefs 1s and did well. He ran plenty (averaged almost 8 ypc) and made quick decisive throws. Maybe that Chase KWhite connection will rise again from the ashes.
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Chase needs to start moving the chains.
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Gotta get something moving this series. Chase needs to get a few completions. Not looking good so far
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Daniel looks like sh!t. Hope he starts to settle in..
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fukk
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Bears gonna blow this game....
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You gotta be shittin me...
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7-4 coming up if the D can't get it done today
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Bears look like sh!t
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Playing half assed.
Did they think they were going to get a W just by showing up?
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The Sunday night flex did them no favors at all this week. And then losing Tru, game over... Very doubtful Daniel will get it done.
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Not doing squat without Tru....
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Robinson!
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Detroits looking like the top D today..
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Run blocking definitely needs improvement
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TD BEARS!!!
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Why go for two there? Dumb!
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I saw Mack dropping back in coverage.....not where he is at his best. Come on man. Daniel has done not TOO bad, but come on. And if Cohen was 2 inches taller....
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Then there was that cheap shot on Daniel when he was sliding. At least they called the penalty.
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WTF does this guy sound like a girl or what?
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Maybe he's just sensitive - like Michael
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Burton been **** up a lot. Why does he jump for every pass?
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Horrible punt.
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Nice defensive stand.
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Now let's score a TD and take the fight out of them.
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This is the time to take over this game
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Robinson in beast mode.
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Another Burton F up!
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Daniel holding his right shoulder after the play
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BOOOOOO!!!!!
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Man, can’t seem to do anything right today.
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First down! Need 7 here.
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I can't help expecting to see a pick 6 soon
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Holding the ball way to long.
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TD BEARS!!!
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Nice adjustment on the ball by Cohen.
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Tough QB
Daniel keeps grabbing his right shoulder and moving his arm around like he's hurting but he's not backing down
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The Bears need to stop tackling the ball and start tackling the player.
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Fatigue setting in
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That was one lucky break
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Howard is too dang slow
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Horrible time for a three and out.
Detroit likely wins it right here. D is gassed.
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Two Dbs blitzing from one side so someone would be wide open but Daniel never looked to his right
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JACKSON!!!
TD BEARS!
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Man we needed that!
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EDDIE!
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That was a FANTASTIC play!
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Don't care for the hot dogging that could have been a penalty for taunting.
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FULLER BEARS WIN!!!
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Good thing refs missed the illegal contact before the pass
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FIRST DOWN!!!
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Cohen and James Daniels!
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BEARS WIN!!!
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HUGE to get that win.
Especially with out Trubisky on a short week after a Sunday night game.
Now they got a mini-bye to rest up and continue the stretch run.
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Hope all you doubters have a happy thanksgiving day...
Bear Down!
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Eddie Jackson is a flat out stud. Love the Fuller INT, and Daniels pulling Cohen over for the last first down won the game. Super excited. Now the only thing I need is to finish smoking my turkey. ;)
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Hope all you doubters have a happy thanksgiving day...
Bear Down!
I will and you as well. :D
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I will and you as well. Got to call the father-in-law and daughter- in-law and give them the businessTWICE THIS YEAR!!!! Still just a game,
but fun to watch.
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Was that Daniels that dragged Cohen?? Thought it was a lineman lol. Great play though. And that wasnt illegal contact because the receiver never looked back and the corner did.
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Hopefully Mitch hurries back..
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The previous Bears head coach won 3 division games in 3 seasons. The Bears have just won 3 divisional games in 12 days.
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Doubters? If Jackson doesn't int that ball we could easily be having a different conversation..
I'd love to see Green Bay win Sunday. That would put some good distance between us and the Vikes..
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Was that Daniels that dragged Cohen?? Thought it was a lineman lol. Great play though. And that wasnt illegal contact because the receiver never looked back and the corner did.
It was O lineman Daniels. Not the QB Chase Daniel.
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Great win. Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
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Oh how wonderful it is to be a Bears fan today. Whoopee!
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Winning a divisional road game with a back up QB on a short break is awesome. Got to love this team and the direction Pace and Nagy are taking it.
Bear Down!
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Yes, doubters...people getting worked up in the 1st half and saying we were going to lose...they play 60 minutes...
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Daniels played well enough for us to win. Mitch can make you scratch your head at times but no contest between the two.. If Mitch played today, we would've had at least another TD..
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Giants up next, that should be a butt whoopin…
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To explain my previous post. Being Thanksgiving and all the wonderful food available and filling yourself up more than normal then trying to watch the rest of the game became a problem. My bloated belly shut my eyes quickly.When I awoke, my eyes saw a score of 23-16 but the score was transposed and I thought it was the Lions with 23 and they were driving to increase the lead. Then there was the Fuller pushoff and catch. Good thing that wasnt PI. I was so happy when I got the score figured out correctly that we won the game. It surely was a blessing.
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I think the refs saw that one like I did.
Fuller is 190. Roberts is 265. A little push didn’t do anything to Roberts’ ability to catch that horrible pass.
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This strikes me as an exceptionally disciplined and well-coached team. Really impressed.
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5-3 to 8-3 in 12days. Yowza.
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Back up QB, with the shortest rest period in NFL history are you kidding me? Daniel said he didnt even have time to do any live reps with the WRs, just walk thru reps. For what it was I think he really did well. Still want Mitch back, but just in case his shoulder needs another week, I think we are good. And lets not let the Giants be a trap game.
As far as the Vikes vs the Puke this week, my wife asked me the same thing. It would be better for the Vikes to lose, but man I just cant root for the Fudge Packers.
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Yep, pulling for the pack isn't easy..
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Hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving as much as I did. Bears win, family, and a full stomach. King in the North, we are!
Thought the refs called a good game, I don't like the ones that cause a flagfest and slow the game down.
Roquan is a stud, that is still 6 weeks behind schedule because of the hold out. Watch out.
Eddie Jackson is becoming Ed Reed before our eyes. Time to set the bar higher than Mike Brown.
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The best thing to root for Vikes-Pack is for them to play to another tie.
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Wait we got a break from the refs???
Bears left guard James Daniels pulled running back Tarik Cohen past the first-down marker to seal the team’s victory over the Lions on Thursday. It was a great play aside from the fact that it’s supposed to be a penalty.
Officials blew the call, according to the NFL’s former head of officiating, Mike Pereira. The FOX analyst tweeted that “it is unusual to see, but it is a foul for aiding the runner. You can push but you can encircle a teammate nor can you pull him forward. I think I have only seen it called once.”
The Bears faced a third-and-nine from their own 21 with a minute to play. Lions linebacker Christian Jones might have stopped Cohen short of the line to gain if not for Daniels’ help pulling Cohen for a 10-yard gain.
Pereira emphasized that rules prohibit encircling or pulling, which is what Daniels did.
Officials should have penalized the Bears 10 yards from the spot of the foul, giving the Lions another chance to make a third-down stop and get the ball back.
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That is what I thought when I saw it. I remember seeing it called when Covert pulled Payton over the goal line years ago, but when I saw it in the game, I just assumed that that was one of the rules that got changed over the years.
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Yes, wonderful day. Kings of the North made the day special. Lets not get too giddy and put the cart in front of the horse. "It aint over till the fat lady sings". Next up is the Ji Ants. They have a running game now. This wont be a cake walk. We need all our i's dotted and our t's crossed. Hopefully Mitch is healthy. Daniel is no surprise now. No need for the Ji Ants to be scared.
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If I'm not mistaken it was the fridge that pulled Payton across the goal line. I wouldn't swear to it though..
when I saw the play take place I told my wife, that's a foul, Then I said, well, the ref was standing right there, something must've changed..
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Great win! Defense looked tired at times(3 games in 10 days) but came on strong when it counted.
Daniel, for a backup, was spectacular. Mitch get 2 full weeks to recover. Daniel can get it done. (Nagy is the man!)
Run game has to get going surprised they did not commit to the run early.
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If I'm not mistaken it was the fridge that pulled Payton across the goal line. I wouldn't swear to it though..
when I saw the play take place I told my wife, that's a foul, Then I said, well, the ref was standing right there, something must've changed..
It may well have been Fridge. But the time I saw it, it was called by the ref.
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It was definitely the Fridge but I don't remember if it was called a penalty. Fridge kind of just picked up Walter and carried him into the end zone.
Defense seems to have problems with the big bruising backs and do much better against the scat backs. And our running game is in serious trouble - you'd like to pick up a few yards on first down with Howard and not have to run Cohen so much.
Chase Daniel did a great job without a running game and opposing Darious Slay - Bears wideouts were not running free like they were in Chicago.
Big win for sure - can't remember last time we swept the Lions.
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If the Giants win that will be 3 wins in a row before the Bears. Just saying.
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The guy who should have been our kicker put a stop to that...
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I see the eagles won, Why do you say he should've been our kicker? Sure I missed something..
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Can you imagine going into the playoffs with Parkey as our kicker... Man the thought of that doesn't thrill me..
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Sour grapes, mostly...Jake Elliott is from a town just west of Chicago, and could have been had either in the draft or off Cincy’s practice squad, or after the Bengals released him. I wanted him in the draft that year, personally...
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Maybe no Mitch vs the Ji Ants too:
https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2018/11/25/mitch-trubisky-could-miss-1-more-game-with-shoulder-injury/?utm_source=bearswire&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=pos1headline
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The Mitch meter is all speculation. I believe they practice Tuesday, so nothing will be known about his progress until then. He may not, and it would be wise to sit him if he is not 100%. We are a good enough team to play the Giants with what we have. Looking forward to a healthy Mitch against the Rams.
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The only thing, he'd be a rusty Mitch.
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What do you do with a rusty but healthy Mitch? Play him (hopefully against the 23rd ranked defense in the NFL).
With Daniel you still might beat the Giants but it will be a closer game.
Biggest difference between the two is mobility in and out of the pocket.
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With playing the Rams the following week I would play Mitch this week, if healthy..
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Giants have played better football since their bye week...
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Giants would have won the game if the Refs did their job
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Trap game for us. Giants could easily beat us....especially if Daniels plays. There is now tape on Daniels.
Although, the Giants O line in HORRIFIC. Our D line and linebackers should crush them.
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Bears can beat the Giants with Daniels but it will be a struggle somewhat like the Detroit game.
I was expecting the Giants offensively to be better running the ball than passing. But their passing is surprisingly ranked 12th and their running is ranked near the bottom at 29th. Really odd since Manning has been sacked a whopping 38 times and Barkley is getting almost 5 yards a rush.
Their defense is ranked lower than their offense (23rd vs 20th). Their 26th vs the run which will skew their passing numbers since teams will just run the ball more especially if they're ahead. Another stat - only 14 sacks for the year.
Obviously we all want Trubisky back in the lineup but I'm also hoping Aaron Lynch and Shaheen have recovered from their concussions.
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Shittty coaching....Barkley ran 13 times for 78 yards last week - they run him more and they win.
We do get a couple extra days to recover.
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Want a great Mack wallpaper? Your wish is granted! Enjoy! :)
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Wow, Bears find a speedster. Wonder why he wasnt locked up:
https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2018/11/27/bears-add-former-lsu-track-star-to-practice-squad/?utm_source=bearswire&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=pos1headline
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Very interesting read:
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-giants-aaron-lynch-20181128-story.html
Sounds like the Bears are focused. Likely Daniel starts.
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Bears are lucky to have Daniel but lets not get carried away. Our offense is only average and that's with Trubisky. The last 2 games were decided with defensive scores.
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Defense wins Championships
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Tell me this guy wasn't born to be a Bear...
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-rookie-emergence-anthony-miller-20181127-story.html
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Defense wins Championships
Not in today's NFL...or college. The game has changed.
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Not in today's NFL...or college. The game has changed.
Someone needs to let New Orleans know this after last night.
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Defense wins. Saints just got closer to the Bears.
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Wow - Eagles fans are quiet today
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IMHO the refs let the players play last night and the helmet crashing rule was ignored. Cowgirls got away with several last night. Homerism ruled last night. JJ was obviously happy about that.
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I'm concerned about this game this weekend. The experts only have Bears as a 4 point favorite and a measly 54% chance of winning.
Also, concerned about Akiem Hicks. Bears got to be smart about playing him if there is a chance for that Achilles tearing.
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Last night's game was from last century. You can look throughout this season and you won't find many games similar to 13-10. Nowadays if you hold a team to 20 points you've done well.
Cowboys pass rush, particularly from the middle guys was the difference.
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Dallas you have every right to be worried and you arent the only one. And it isnt just Hicks to be worried about either. A lot is riding on Daniel.
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If an Achiles is tearing there is nothing you can do about it. Surgery.
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Hicks has 39 tackles, four sacks and three forced fumbles. Great year so far for an interior lineman.
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Could be tendonitis which might require a period of rest to recover without surgery.
I still don't trust Bears' docs and management about injuries in what they share with the public (and opponents).
They said after Minnesota that Trubisky would play against Detroit if it was not on a Thursday.
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hopefully they're playing it safe and thinking playoffs..
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Could be tendonitis which might require a period of rest to recover without surgery.
I still don't trust Bears' docs and management about injuries in what they share with the public (and opponents).
They said after Minnesota that Trubisky would play against Detroit if it was not on a Thursday.
There are all sorts of privacy laws that prevent giving out someone's medical information.
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If that was the case then the NFL injury report would be illegal.
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That is a curious question.
Employers generally would never be able to disclose a physical condition such as the Cowboys center Travis Frederick's condition.
Yet it's discussed freely when I see Cowboy's games.
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https://blogs.umass.edu/ppeterson/2016/12/04/why-isnt-nfls-injury-reports-a-hipaa-violation/
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Well, ****...nice throw, Chase...
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Anyone but Mizzell, please...Jesus...
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Well ****
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Bears look like dogshit!
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At least it can’t get worse...
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Daniel is too slow getting the ball release giving the db's a chance.
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Now that 3rd down run by Howard looked like Bears football!
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TD BEARS!
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Shaheen!
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Look at these Bears, surviving an early catastrophe...
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This isn't training camp or practice Chase
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Frustrating game. Trubisky get healthy soon.
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That 3rd down play was awful...
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Wow! What a catch by ARob!
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What a catch!
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Howard running hard!
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HICKS TD!!!
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Akiem Hicks! TD!
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LOL!
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LMAO!!!!!
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On 4th and goal! Awesome!
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Nagy is creative and razor sharp, and that’s a big advantage...but he is also having fun, and it’s transferring
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Floyd!
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Hicks!
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Ok Nagy cost us 3 pts by calling for that timeout. Stupid shiit. And Chase Daniel apparently cant play in the rain, cause he looks terrible. I dont really have a very good feeling about the second half, unless it stops raining. They are going to let the Gints hang around and be in this game and lose the trap game. Come on man.
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this piece of sh*t team should be shut out right now if it wasn't for a dumbass QB "pass" and a dumbass head coach. Get your head out of your ass Matt and take this fuckking game going away. Quit gift wrapping points to this garbage.
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Bears called the wrong damn defense on 3rd and long, and the Giants turn a Barkley run and a quick sideline pass into a 57 yard FG. I hate gifts.
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Manning seems to be under good pressure by our D, so I dont think he is going to beat us, I just hope we dont beat ourselves.
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I was thinking the same thing, get Barkley down in bounds, end of half.
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Hicks taking Jordan Howards job? I'm OK with that...shades of the Fridge. Bet Hicks wont forget that moment for the rest of his life. Daddy cool!
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And here I thought Hicks was ready for IR.
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Total defensive breakdown on that play...how do you let that man get that isolated?
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Daniel stinks.
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We're about to get our asses handed to us by a 3 and 8 team.. Let that sink in.. This game should bring everyone back to earth
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so much for our vaunted D.. Too much praise..
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How do you leave Beckham alone there? WTF?
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Sometimes good teams need a wake up call.
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Zero targets today for both Burton and Miller...hurry back, Mitch!
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Someone should be open with all this blitzing
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Son of a ****, put **** Bray in...
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Hows everyone feeling about the Rams game? Better hope the Vikings lose today. Otherwise things are going to get very interesting...
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Daniels is terrible!!! Everyone needs to remember this decision to play Daniels today instead of Mitch when the division is on the line..
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We need some turnovers....
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Another thing, Giants get a 57 yard field goal... Us? we sweat out extra point
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Right...you just knew he would make it from 57....
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God this is frustrating to watch
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I had zero confidence in that kick...
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Twice Daniel has underthrown Cohen on what would have been easy td's.
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Our fukking D is really letting us down..
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game over!
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Geez. Nothing going right this game.
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who looks like the playoff team today. These are the games you take care of business. Bears didn't do that..
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LOL! And that will seal it. Dumb ass!
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Bears crap the bed. game ver
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now we get a Rusty Mitch against the RAms
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everyone better become New England fans for the day
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That just saves us 2 minutes of heartburn...
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I blame this one on Nagy. The Giants were playing according to the script until the timeout before the half. The decision to rest Trubisky...overconfidence in Chase Daniel, etc....
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I blame this one on Nagy. The Giants were playing according to the script until the timeout before the half. The decision to rest Trubisky...overconfidence in Chase Daniel, etc....
Agree
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Just not our day. This was the NYG Super Bowl. Hopefully The Biscuit comes back strong next week. Reminds me of the Dolphins game. Both on the road, both in bad weather. Screw-ups all over the place.
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The Big Mo is hard to beat when you give it away to the home team on an inexplicable time out.
Of course according to the roller coaster script, this means the Bears will tear Rams apart next Sunday night.
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I could see this coming from a mile away. I think we play much better against the Rams, but lose that game as well. I fully expect us to win every game there after. We still are going to win the division, as long as we do not have key injuries.
C. Daniels is exactly what he is a backup QB. We really need to try and develop a young QB that could come in a win games if needed. Chase is asked not to lose, that only works when you have a great running game.
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Then Miller drops a TD pass.Nothing going right
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OMG, throw it away!
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Dammit, free play and you throw it into a lineman? Really?
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LOL, how does that same Cohen play keep working?
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****, Gabriel’s gotta catch that!
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LOL, where’s Hicks?
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TD BEARS!
Watch Parkey miss the xp.
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Miller Time!
YES!!!!!
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OT!!!
Oh and Packers lost to the Cardinals.
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Holy fukkin sh!t!!
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Wow...they don’t quit
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Out of the jaws of defeat we miraculously get a tie
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I've got the stomach flu,,,, hangin off the edge of the toilet trying to see the TV... Wow!!
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How long has it been since the Bears recovered an onside kick? 2001?
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Wow, just speechless...
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Bears playing stupid football 101
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Daniel is the cause of this if they lose. He couldn't keep the O driving and his stupid turnovers and now the D is gassed....
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Good thing Daniel ain't the QB. Bears would be lucky to be 8-8 with the guy....
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Had to take Cohen out of the game on 4th and long to keep Daniel from throwing him a 3 yard pass on 4th and long...pitiful!
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Daniel, WTH?!?? Watch the snap, bozo!
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Awful...
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Please tell me Tru is back next week.....we need his mobility and his arm!
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Cohen in pass protection...good call!
Shitty performance.
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Popgun arm....late on the pasd again to lose
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Huge underdog just beat the Bears.....get Daniel the hell outta there! Trubisky has to play for this team to make any noise this season.
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Well they got what they deserved. You play like manure thats what you get
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I counted at least 10 penalties against the Giants that were NOT called. More like a fudge Packers game. We were close, but still. When the refs decide the outcome, it really drives me insane. At least we made it to OT. AND the Fudge Pack lost. Now if only the Queens can lose, it wont be a total disaster. But yeah, we lose to the Rams next week, after we shiit the bed on this trap game today. Still pissses me off.
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So now we got the Hams coming to town so it don't get no easier. Trubisky will be cold IF he plays so could be a tough start. D absolutely has to step up. Didn't see much from Mack today. Will definitely need him next week!
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Oh and that play where they whistled Cohen down, um no, he wasnt touched at all. Just a total cluster. It would be nice if things went our way next sunday night, but I wont hold my breathe.
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To summarize the officiating on that drive: Premature whistle wiping out a Cohen TD, blatant missed delay of game, missed PI in the end zone and a bad block in the back call.
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The defense has a tendency to give up big plays at the worst possible time....
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I look at the D as the anchor of this team.. Well they played like ****, giving up big play after big play.
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I'm sure as hell not counting on the division. If we can win next week, maybe..
What's the gimme games? Niners? Out there?
Packers playing in Lambeau south?
Rams?
Vikings?
We're 8 and 4, go .500 the last 4. Makes us 10 and 6... Wow!! We better play a cream puff the 1st playoff game... Oh wait..
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So we have the second highest paid cornerback tandem in the league.. Let that sink in..
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The overreactions are pretty funny. Going on the road with your backup QB rarely works out.
-Tackling was bad again. Jackson in particular was awful.
- multiple bad exchanges between Daniel and whitehair hurt
-two inexcusable blown coverages resulting in TD passes
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And you left out... The Giants were a 3 and 8 team... playing a top 5 defense (ours)
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Actually the Giants have been putting it together the last few weeks. I was warned by Cowboy fans at work that Barkley was a stud.
They can't win every game. This season has been fantastic!
None of us expected them to be as good as they are. Be frustrated with the loss but enjoy the season.
To go .500 with your back up QB is about as good as you can expect.
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Giants have the two best offensive playmakers on the field and our backup QB played bad. Those two things usually guarantee a loss in today's NFL
Lots of things went terribly wrong today and they still had to go to OT to lose. I don't see how you can watch this game and decide to panic and get overly upset over the bears prospects this year.
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Saw most of the first half, missed the entire second half, but caught most of OT.
Looking at the stats...Burton no targets? Anthony Miller 2 targets? Cohen 14 targets. 5 sacks?
And Howard ended up with the same stats he had in the first half.
Again, didn't see the second half but Trubisky better be ready.
I thought the Bears had Barkley under control. Should I even watch the second half?
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Both Barkley and Howard had Barry Sanders type days...a lot of 1 and 2 yard runs with a couple of 20 and 30 yarders thrown in...
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Mizzell was out there way too much. Daniel was focused on Cohen and ARob almost exclusively.
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well that sux. If the Vikes lose though, no harm no foul right? Everything stays the same ?
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Our safeties and Smith and travathen were terrible tacklers.
We did NOT consistently put pressure on Manning....had time too often. Not sure why Mack drops back in cover - ever.
The Giants D holds every play - blatant - it called a few times.
Sitting Trubisky cost us this game....you can't turn the ball over 3 times with your backup QB.
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Well quite some game, I had to listen to it on radio as here in FL we did not get the broadcast. I posted with 2 minutes left and thought the game was done. I went to the gym and they were on television playing in OT. I feel like they lost 2 games today. LOL. I just watched the highlights on youtube. For anyone that does not know. They always have the entire game highlights on youtube. It took me 13 minutes to watch the game.
Lots of mistakes by a lot of different Bears. Total team loss, even the coaches did not call a great game. However I will say coming back to score 10 points not the road with your backup QB with 2 minutes left in game...that's impressive.
Minny and GB lost today. We still are in control of the NFC North. Most everyone here said if we make the playoffs its a great year. Looking like we are going to do that. I could even see us winning the first game at home. Our team is young, one of the youngest in the NFL. We do not play well on the road. We will need to learn how to win on the road, especially during playoff intensity and atmosphere.
This year is fun. Next year is the year we have legit shot at winning it all. We need a stud RB that fits Nagy's system. We need another above average OL. We need to be able to run the ball better.
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WHY on earth did they call a time out with 17 seconds left in the first half??? that really hurt and gave momentum to th Giants who were down and out before Barley's long run.
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Fudge Pack just fired Mike McCarthy. Sweet, today is not a total disaster.
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I am not going to let this game ruin a great season. They put up a tough fight. NY is now 4-1 since their bye week? They have been playing good ball lately.
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True, but the Bears need to take care of business or there still is still a possibility they'll miss out on the playoffs and be watching from home...
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While I am disappointed that we had a chance to gain some ground today, the good thing is we didnt lose any ground as the Queens and Pack both lost.
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That and there weren't any serious injuries, right? Plus Trubisky is coming back.
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Redemption would be beating the Rams..
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It definitely would as I had counted that as most likely a loss and still think that is most likely a loss. A win against the Rams I would class as a major upset.
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Any given Sunday...
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I kept waiting for a Giants’ safety to try to intercept one of those wheel routes they kept allowing to Coen...
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I kept waiting (and I bet I'm not the only one) for a late pick 6 or a strip, scoop, and score by the Bears defense...
Of course you can't depend on stuff like that, but it sure was a major factor the last couple games prior.
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I kept waiting (and I bet I'm not the only one) for a late pick 6 or a strip, scoop, and score by the Bears defense...
Of course you can't depend on stuff like that, but it sure was a major factor the last couple games prior.
Exactly... I just knew it was going to happen.. Just never did..
Manning had too much time.. And Daniel was rushing the whole game..
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I kept waiting (and I bet I'm not the only one) for a late pick 6 or a strip, scoop, and score by the Bears defense...
Of course you can't depend on stuff like that, but it sure was a major factor the last couple games prior.
Yeah, I was waiting....bigtime....but the Ji Ants have a future HOF QB and it didnt happen
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That's why I was worried about this game. Bears offense is not a juggernaut by any means. In fact, the last 2 wins were decided by defensive scores.
The offense did put up 27 but in today's NFL you can't always count on your defense to totally shut down opponents and certainly can't expect them to score points.
Daniel almost pulled it out - made a lot of plays, but not enough to overcome his own errors.
As for the defense 30 is a lot to give up. But if you take away the 3 in OT, the 7 when they weren't on the field, and another 3 (I believe) after Gabriel fumbles deep in Bears' territory...that's 17 points which in today's NFL is damn good.
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And as I rightfully said last week and I doubt anybody recalls it I said that now there is tape on Daniel. The cat was out of the bag. No surprises. The Ji Ants were ready and waiting for Daniel.
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Yep - need all 3 phases to perform well in order to win
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Daniel is a career backup with virtually no starting experience in his entire career aside from the Detroit game. Plus he's short, doesn't possess Trubisky's big arm or his escapability athleticism.
You can't expect a 100 rating game out of Daniel 2 weeks in a row - but you do expect a QB to at least catch the damn snap.
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Daniel is a career backup with virtually no starting experience in his entire career aside from the Detroit game. Plus he's short, doesn't possess Trubisky's big arm or his escapability athleticism.
You can't expect a 100 rating game out of Daniel 2 weeks in a row - but you do expect a QB to at least catch the damn snap.
And to throw the damn ball away rather than taking a sack...
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......and not throw interceptions.
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See Daniel attributes...short, average arm, lack of game experience...the picks come with the territory but fumbling 4 or 5 snaps?
We see the value of Trubisky even more now....sure he has some issues in finding that secondary receiver but often he turns a bad play into a nice gain when he scrambles for yardage or at least enough to escape the sack.
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I keep thinking the rain/drizzle had a lot to do with Daniel performance yesterday. Not making excuses for him, but he did say in his presser the ball was a little slick.
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His pocket presence and ability to get rid of the ball when necessary was awful. Seemed as if I was yelling most of the game "throw the damn ball away".. Yes, the fumbles snaps were jaw dropping.. Rex Grossman?
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Maybe has small hands too - he was having more problems than anyone else with the slippery balls
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I will say this though. I can remember a time that we would've loved to have Daniel as our starter, let alone backup. Remember Quinn
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Yes Grossman-like. I hadnt thought of it till mentioned.
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I will say this though. I can remember a time that we would've loved to have Daniel as our starter, let alone backup. Remember Quinn
Too true...we've all been here long enough to have seen much, much worse than what Chase Daniel brings to the table.
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Yeah we've all seen our overabundance of duds instead of studs
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Wasn't it just last season that Glennon was our starter. Who the hell was in charge of that?
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Not me. ;D
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Wasn't it just last season that Glennon was our starter. Who the hell was in charge of that?
Which is why I was hoping we would draft Trubisky, though he might not have been the best value at 2 he addressed a huge need. And BTW the 49ers haven't got anything special out of Soloman Thomas. Smug ba$tard John Lynch.
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Dave23....that so maddening wasn't it? THROW THE BALL AWAY!!!! But, he is a backup for a reason.
I do believe Trubisky could have started. Nagy was getting too cute there and thought he could get away with it. I heard the Giants D coordinator just need some film on Daniel to know how to beat him.
Once the NFL gets film on you......you better have an answer.
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Also - you can't turn the ball over 3 times with your backup QB playing.
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Someone tell Fangio....do not rush 3 guys unless you want the opponent's QB to have enough time check his email on his iPhone before attempting a pass.
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...and eat his lunch too.
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The Giants D coordinator said they wanted to make Daniel look uncomfortable....and they did.
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Daniels lack of game experience showed.
Even though he's been in the league 9 years game experience counts.
He was a tick late on nearly all his throws. You could see open receivers having to wait for the ball and the downfield throws were late and short.
Otherwise the plays were there for the Bears.
The other thing is run blocking, or the lack of it. Our interior line either gets completely beat with tacklers in the backfield or gets stymied at the line of scrimmage for short gains. I hate to say this, but I liked the way the last offensive scheme under Loggains moved linemen around to create blocking mismatches which caused Howard to excel. I don't see much of that creative pulling anymore. Howard's only success is when he sees an opening away from where the play is designed to go.
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Not the longest run he had, but the best run Howard had was one over right tackle where Leno had pulled right and led the way for him...looked like Bears football to me...I think I even said that in Today’s Game right after the play.
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Davebear, exactly. The run blocking has to improve because it's pretty much dismal at this point, as you said, the only time he got space to run was going away from the play. Heistand should have these guys playing at a high level at this point, but they definitely aren't.
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And BTW the 49ers haven't got anything special out of Soloman Thomas. Smug ba$tard John Lynch.
Not to mention their other first round pick from that year they just cut. Everyone that was claiming he was ripping the bears off And John Lynch was a much more superior GM and smarter than Pace.
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I've been just watching the first half of the Bears/Giants game. Daniels sucks Mizzell,or whatever his name is has no business on an NFL field and Nagy's timeout at the end of the first half have me wondering what contrasts him from a one celled ameba?We outplayed the Giants one sidedly. We have the obviously better team so how did we lose? I will admit Nagy makes some gutsy calls,I like that,however,I think he shows a favoritism to players he's coached,in the past, that clouds his better judgement.I am not anti-Nagy,but,he better learn from his false alliances.
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The timeout succked!!! And the Giants made Daniel uncomfortable in the pocket all day - the Giants Defensive Coordinator said all we need was film on him. Daniel's inability to run or throw the ball away - plus FOUR fumbles that lead to loses killed him as well.
Bottom line - it's next to impossible to win in the NFL with a backup QB.....but here was Nick Foles.
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Let's be honest. It wasn't the time out that sucked. It was the Defense giving up 22 yards on 3rd and 23 AND letting him get out of bounds to stop the clock.
New York Giants at 1:14
1-10-NYG 43 (1:14) (Shotgun) E.Manning sacked at NYG 36 for -7 yards (L.Floyd).
2-17-NYG 36 (:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) E.Manning sacked at NYG 30 for -6 yards (A.Hicks).
Timeout #2 by CHI at 00:17.
3-23-NYG 30 (:17) S.Barkley up the middle pushed ob at CHI 48 for 22 yards (R.Smith).
4-1-CHI 48 (:06) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass short right to R.Ellison pushed ob at CHI 39 for 9 yards (D.Houston-Carson). P4
1-10-CHI 39 (:01) A.Rosas 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Z.DeOssie, Holder-R.Dixon.
If they throw and it's complete they run out of time. If they try to run and he is tackled in bounds they run out of time. If they try to throw and it's incomplete they have to punt. He was planning on going all out for the punt block. I like the thinking and it may have lead to another score for us. The Defense screwed the pooch on that. Not the Coach.
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Exactly!
As soon as I saw the 3 man front on 3rd and 23, I started cussing. WTF? After two straight sacks, we're gonna do that? Really?
The Giants were clearly going to run the ball, not take another sack, and punt it away. And we let them off the f'n hook...
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The timeout succked!!! And the Giants made Daniel uncomfortable in the pocket all day - the Giants Defensive Coordinator said all we need was film on him. Daniel's inability to run or throw the ball away - plus FOUR fumbles that lead to loses killed him as well.
Daniel is a smart QB but he's just not Trubisky physically - the Giants didn't do anything special other than playing our receivers a bit tighter knowing that Daniel may not be as comfortable or as capable throwing into tighter windows.
Next stop - the Rams. I'd like to see someone besides Mack, Floyd and Hicks get pressure on the QB. I've said this before about Nichols, Bullard, Goldman and Robertson-Harris.
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The worry to me at this point is whether the Bears can run the ball and whether Trubisky can stay healthy. The D plays better with a lead and with fumblehands blowing it right off the bat for a int TD, that put them behind the eight ball. Daniel was responsible for FOUR fumbles. Crazy ridiculous. If Tru can't go vs Rams, Bears will find it hard to win that game. Not impossible, but the D needs to play lights out.
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The good news is that Mack is always amped up for a prime time game, so Sunday night should be right up his alley to shine. BUT....can we stop Gurley, that is the question.
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Thats a very acceptable worry.
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Let's see what the reports are out of Halas Hall on Trubisky this week - if he's working with the first team offense and making a bunch of throws he should be good to go. Encouraged that he was throwing the ball last sunday before the game. If he had serious damage or pain - he wouldn't be doing that.
As for the Rams - maybe it will be really cold and the Rams will feel homesick for their warm California climate.
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As for the Rams - maybe it will be really cold and the Rams will feel homesick for their warm California climate.
That would be a plus were that to happen
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Sunday...high of 32 and sunny. Low of 21 degrees. HEHEHEHE....happens to be a night game. HAHAHHAHA. I think this helps us a lot.
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Rams are due for a loss and if Trubisky plays, they will lose this one. With Tru, Bears 27 Hams 20. W/Daniel.....well....
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Maybe they will have a little let down after clinching the division last week.
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There's reasons the Rams only have one loss.
Maybe they'll get cold or Donald won't feel like playing, but they have a lot of weapons and are getting Talib back at corner.
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This is the Bears defining moment.Are we just a contender this year or are we legit.In my mind we win this game against the Rams in our stadium and we are the real deal. If we come close,better luck next year.Period!
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When the Rams played at Denver a couple months ago, it was 25 degrees at game time. Goff was mediocre, but Gurley destroyed Denver with 208 yards and 2 TD.
I thought the Blount BS was an outlier, but the run defense has definitely slipped the last few weeks.
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Bears are essentially a 4-2-5 defense. They play a lot of nickel. So instead of 3 hefty d-lineman in there, we only have 2 paired with 2 undersized DEs and only 2 backers.
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Can't have Daniel play again - too much tape on him. The Defensive Coordinators know how to make him feel uncomfortable in the pocket - the Giants DC did a great job making Daniel uncomfortable.
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Yeah, they made the ball slippery. Even with the 2 picks - you take away those 4 or 5 fumbles and its a different outcome.
Don't give too much credit to the Giants defense - they still gave up 27 points. Lions defense didn't get any turnovers but still held the Bears' Daniel led offense to 16 points.
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The replay of the Giants game is just starting on NFLN if anyone wants to relive that garbage...
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garbage
I wouldn't call that game garbage. Disappointing yes but it was exciting. It sucked losing but it was fun coming back.
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I saw most of the game that I missed (still haven't seen the 3Q) last night.
Even with the two picks I think Chase Daniel wins the game if not for the fumbled snaps (slippery ball/eyes off the snap/low snap). I was impressed with the comeback attempt and I really have no issues with Chase Daniel...as a backup QB, that is.
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I think that's fair to say of Daniel. I still go back to the D.. Gave up too many 10 yard plays..
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Too many points as well.....although 7 of those were on Daniel.
3 on Nagy for calling times out with 17 seconds left sand gave the momentum back to NYG. 3 more on Nagy for defering the ball to NYG in OT.
AND - Fangio needs to stops rushing 3 guys in crucial times.
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I thought Bears called tails and it came up heads....regardless Giants made the plays to get their field goal.
Time to put this one to bed - on to the Rams.
Let's discuss their weaknesses and how the Bears can take advantage of them.
OK...well...it sure was wet in New York last sunday...
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Exactly...
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Looks like Rams favored by 4
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The giants won the coin toss in OT and took the ball...
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Then our Defense let them march right down the field and kick the FG..
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And we should've been well rested with 10 days rest..
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Prevent defense prevents you from winning.
My bad on the coin toss.
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Didn't fare so well after our bye with the trip to Miami either.
Maybe it's better the Bears don't get one of those top seeds in the playoffs.
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One of the biggest things that worries me is Trubisky being rusty. Other than that, I can see us having a pretty good chance..
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If he plays, absolutely the rust will be a factor and they really can't have anything in the way in this game. They need to be able to play lights out at a very high level. This game has me worried....
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also we don't know that his shoulder is 100% or just good enough to play.
If he has any limited range of motion he may not have full accuracy
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If anything Trubisky is probably in better shape than he was before the injury. He may be a bit rusty early on but its like riding a bicycle his muscle memory will kick in.
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Well the one thing I am really interested in is watching how Vic F game plans tomorrow. He has always in my mind been the best DC to slow down hot offenses the last 8 years or so. I can remember in S.F. them stopping GB when it seemed no one could. I also am interested to see the offensive game plan. How does Nagy perform as H.C. I think this game will tell us a lot more about our coaches than our players. I think I know what we have or do not have on the player side. Definitely the biggest game I can remember since the Lovie days. Its great to finally be back into relevance as a team. Wish I could be at the game tomorrow!
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The last time we lost a game we were not supposed to followed by a game we were supposed to (MIA/NE) we went on to win 5 in a row. If we lose tonight but win the next 5 in a row, that wouldnt be so bad.....just saying.
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I don't believe the shoulder was that bad - Nagy made a major mistake giving him the second game off. Nagy got too cute on that one.
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I don't agree. We have no idea how bad the shoulder is, and with a franchise quarterback, it is much better to be super safe than super sorry. Losing one or two games is much better than losing two or three seasons waiting to replace him.
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GO BEARS!!!!!!!!
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Biggest game of the season so far. Here we go...
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Let’s go Bearsss!
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And a rusty Trubisky throws a pick.
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And there's the rust.... This is going to be a loss...
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MACK!
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Down with flu. This just adds to it.
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Tru throwing picks because of rust will kill their chances. No more...
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3-3. Now let's see how the D does when the Rams don't have a short field.
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Nice play by Floyd. Hopefully he can beat that OL more tonim
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So i guess an OL wrapping his arms around Macks neck isn't holding tonight.
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Stay away from those quick sideline routes! They are sitting on those and they will pick one for a TD if they keep going to it.
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YES!!!
First and goal Bears!
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YES!!! Think the weather's getting to Goff lol
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Really guys?? Stupid penalties!! Need to score here, not go backwards
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Another one?!??
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Mitch Cutler.
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Terrible series...FG when they needed aTD
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6-3 Bears!
Got to knock off the stupid penalties and dumb throws. Field goals aren't going to cut it against the Rams. We need TD's.
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Now they get a first down with a fake punt. Come on guys!
They do that ALL the time. Be prepared for it.
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F those stupid trick plays...
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First down easily
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Here we go, down the field...😡
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How long has it been since one of the Bears opponents missed a 50 plus yard FG?
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No one misses Field goals against the Bears. Only the Bears miss field goals in Bear games...
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D is playing rock solid so far.
The O has been mediocre mostly because of Mitch. Also when you get 10 yard run on 1st down, next play should be a run, not a pass....pay attention Nagy.
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Mitch Cutler can't get the ball to a receiver standing five feet from him. Meanwhile, Mahomes might get elected into the HOF before he retires.
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Ever see a ref flop? You have now... That was ridiculous!!!
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And now the Bears run over a ref and screw themselves again.
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WTF Mitch? That was an asinine throw!
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Great 2min drill...ugh....run and let the clock run down. Take your time, is not urgent or anything 🙄
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Now they will kick another long field goal before half and they get the ball the second half. Stupid.
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WTF Mitch? That was an asinine throw!
Jeff Horn thinks it was.
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Threw it right to them. Fricking Trubisky
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Dodged that bullet.
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The offense is really stalled
We'll see if Nagy has effective adjustments
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They get the ball but it's gone fairly well so far except for Tru's turnovers. Gotta get Tru more runs to keep the ball moving
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Bah. And as the cherry on top, I’m out of tammiflu.
Best make some “adjustments “ for the next half boys.
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Mitch better get his head out of his asss and shake off the rust. Seriously. The D is keeping us in this game, but for how long? I dont have high hopes for Nagy/Fangio and their half time adjustments. And I hate Sunday night games.
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I dont think Mitch's shoulder is right. Hope I am wrong.
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Thank God for Mack
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Well, they've at least proven then can run with the best for at least a half of football. Rams are going to try to get Gurley going second half. This will be the key. If the D can stop him, Bears can win. We all know what happens if they can't...
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I hope this ends well, but..
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Goldman with the safety! YES!!!
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WOoT!! Couldn't have started better!!!!
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Goldman!
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Know where the first is and run past it!
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Put this away!! Go Bears!!!!!
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Man, where were these Bears first half?? Get aTD here!
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Dav23 that is the Ol pulling and schemes i wantd to see more of
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We see your trick play and trump it!
TD BEARS!
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Love it lol 👍👍👍👍
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This is so far from over though. Rams are still a very dangerous team
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Win or lose this team is pretty close
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Fun to watch. Not a grim death march to the off season
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Part of me wishes they could just pound Howard in there, but the tricks are fun and they work so far.
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If the Bears win this, they will prove to this league they could go all the way. Rams are the best team in the league.
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Too bad Callahan still not out there
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Need this first. Playing for field position here
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Too many of those side line routes...
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His deeper routes are still high. Seen like there getting away from him abit
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Fuckin' Trubisky. WTF?
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Fuller saves the day!
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Yep, those deep throws are getting away from him. Wth
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Crazy game.
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Fuller, pro bowl!!
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Lol, Fuller saves the day alright.
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I think Trubisky is nervous.
He needs to realize he has plenty of talent
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His deep balls are just not right. Not sure why he has such problems with them. Crazy
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How bout another safety lol
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One more quarter! Finish strong, Bears!!!👍👍
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Don't let Gurley get going
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C'mon Bears
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Loving the home field advantage and the crowd noise.
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Love a win more. Need this
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DOINK! NO GOOD!!!
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Mack is looking winded. Need a nice long drive from the offense. Missed FG!!! Yes!
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DOINK!!!!
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Still want to trade howard for a fourth?
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Needed to get in FG range there. Not good. Tiring out our D doing this and that's not smart with Gurley on the other side
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On the other hand, think they're a bit gun-shy with Tru's arm
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Love this defense!
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I am guessing the Rams don't want to face the Bears in the playoffs.
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Bears!!!!
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4mins till I can breath lol
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I keep waiting for them to blow it.... been a fan too long!
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Parkey sucks ass!
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That kick would have sealed it. Dangit...
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"Where have you gone, Robbie Gould?"
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Looking pretty good for the Bears right now.
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What a great feeling!
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Rams points scored this season:
33
34
35
38
33
23
39
29
35
36
54
30
6
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Sure as hell can play defense. Someone a while back said this team could play with anybody including
The rams you were right f
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Think I can finally breath lol.
GO BEARS!!! Would have loved to be at this game
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Great win! The defense was lights out!
Hopefully Trubisky can get squared away before the next game.
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Fun Bears! Loving this season for sure!
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What Jeff posted is astounding what this D did tonight. The number one D just shut down the best team in the league.
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Wow, what a great win for the D. Mitch, not so much. If we can shut down the Rams, albeit in Soldier Field in the cold, who cant we shut down? Kind of stoked about the D, and as they get more confidence, they will get better. I hope Callahan is ok and can come back soon.
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I have a feeling it is going to be hard to get to sleep tonight. I am super amped up. Now the only thing that would be better than this game would be putting the dagger in the heart of the fudge packers next sunday.
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I'm with ya, Boogie lol. Feel the same way. Totally amped
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The defensive backfield, that so many of us worried about in the off season, has been a strength of this team. And it is hard to find serious fault with the linebackers. But the defense will live or die with the pass rush.
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I am just so thrilled for the win tonight. Its a proud night to be a Bear fan. The Monsters of the Midway came to play tonight. Shut the vaulted Ram offense down in the 2nd half. The Bears blitzkrieged the Rams to begin the 2nd half and it was lights out.
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Please Bears......next week we have to finish off the Pack. No more crapping the bed. The season aint over yet.
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"Where have you gone, Robbie Gould?"
I believe we see him in 2 weeks.
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Hail to Fangio!
BTW the Pack had 3 starting Ol out today.
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Next up- smash the friggin Quack. Grind them into dust 👍👍
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And the Pack still won today
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Few things:
1. agreed - Our defensive backfield is amazing - Goff had a real hard time finding anyone open.
2. I am still mad Nagy did not play Trubisky against the Giants - he was very rusty today. Did you notice Nagy did not trust him to throw the last 2 drives?
3. WHY does Mack have to go back in coverage???
4. When is Parkey packey his bags?
5. O line seemed better this game.
6. I THREE passes were Goff should have been called for intentional grounding.
7. Out D line against the run was top notch.
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Nice Bear hug there...
(http://www.trbimg.com/img-5c0de68f/turbine/chi-bears09force-ct0087738643-20181209/1550/1550x872)
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Ram O line was holding all game....nothing.
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D highlights (http://sportsmockery.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1280x720-Watch-Los-Angeles-Rams-vs.-Chicago-Bears-12092018-including-a-live-Drive-Chart-and-real-time-highlights-NFL.com-1.mp4?_=1)
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Field goals aren't going to cut it against the Rams. We need TD's.
Apparently not. Just a couple of FGs and a Safety would have done the trick.
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Must have been the weather
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I can't recall Goff trying to throw way down field may be more than once it was a 20 yarder.
Gurly stats: 11 rushes and 28 yards.
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So it is showing true that the D especially likes to play on the big stage, big game. Of course that bodes well, as once we get to the playoffs, they are all big games. Mitch on the other hand, not so great, although I am hoping it is just rust. I would love nothing more than a resounding win over the Pack, and maybe Erin goes out and doesnt return, that wouldnt hurt my feelings at all. I still have this big smile on my face from last night though.
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Yes the Bears made Gurley pretty much a non-factor, which I was happy about. We sure didnt do that against Barkley. We sure need to finish off the Pack. If the defense shows up the same as it did against the Rams, Erin is in deep do do. Their Oline is in bad shape. Gonna be lots of holding calls. And the Pack wont be able to protect Erin. Sack city
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Wshfl, um you know the Pack doesnt ever get holding calls called against them, right?
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Yeah, in Lamblow, but this will be in Soldier Field. And the Bears are on the rise and the Pack arent. I think we might see more calls against the Pack. I think we should see less Pack homer calls from the zebras.
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Must have been the weather
I heard that discussion both pregame talk and during the game from Collinsworth. That was going to be a factor in a Bears win. That had an effect I'm sure, like the heat had in the Miami loss
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Watched most of the Packers game yesterday. Whenever ATL defenders breathed on Jimmy Graham, flags flew from Walt Coleman’s crew, almost like they had a point of emphasis.
Hopefully the Bears push through all that and get a decisive win Sunday.
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Scattershootings...
- according to Pro Football Focus the Rams LT LG RG and RT were all ranked 3 or 4 at their position in the NFL. Bears interior d-line had one of their best games - not just Hicks but Bullard, Goldman, and Ray-Robertston Harris.
- NFL network start'em sit'em said to start Brandin Cooks 3 catches 22 yards and to sit Jodan Howard (he's on the list just about every week) 19 for 101 (I'm thinking that that 4th rounder is solidifying once the Bears trade him in a couple months)
- Offensive line did a fantastic job, not just Daniels, all of them, Leno and Massey kept the pocket clean, Witzmann had some good blocks and Whitehair had some great pulls that opened up huge holes. Aaron Donald for league MVP?
- Trubisky rust was apparent - way off - even on those sideways easy throws. Announcers said he had a dislocated shoulder which is much worse than the day to day stuff Nagy was telling the media. I was almost hoping they brought in Chase Daniel at one point as everybody was doing their job except #10
- I don't like to look ahead...but Bears not only could face the Rams again but they might have back to back home and home games against the Vikings. Yeah, bring that dome team to Soldier Field in January.
- Sherrick McManus has surprised me with his play on defense - I have been down on him the last couple of years but he's doing well. Still hoping Callahan's foot injury is not a break and just a sprain.
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Mitch over threw receivers all game....that's either:
1. not enough practice
2. Shoulder is bothering him
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He was doing that before the injury.
Still beats watching Cutler throw balls into the dirt...
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My guess is the shoulder is still bothering him. I kinda figured Mitch's problem was more serious than what the Bears were letting the fans and media know And the throws told me he had more problems than rust.
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I think Mitch's shoulder injury was a lot worse than what they let on. If I'm Nagy, depending on how Mitch feels today, I think about sitting him a couple more weeks. He could skip the Packers game and come back for the 9'ers. If his shoulders good, then great, get him the reps..
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Really good win for the franchise. If we have to play them again in the playoffs, we better find some offense. It will be a different game. Their place, warmer weather, and they now know they better bring their A game. Priority in the offseason, find a new kicker..
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I am not so sure on the high throws, sometimes they are because of bad footwork/mechanics or just nerves. Whatever the cause, he really needs to get it together.
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Funny listening to NFLN game day - those guys were laughing at Rodgers expecting a Roughing call when ATL nearly pulled his helmet off...
Said "You don't get the calls when you're not winning"
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I think Mitch's shoulder injury was a lot worse than what they let on. If I'm Nagy, depending on how Mitch feels today, I think about sitting him a couple more weeks. He could skip the Packers game and come back for the 9'ers. If his shoulders good, then great, get him the reps..
I agree - it was worse, but the fact that he was OVER throwing receivers tells me its more rust/mechanics than it was pain/weakness. Assuming the shoulder is sound he needs more reps not less.
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Yep...usually the high throws are from throwing off your back foot. That's all mechanics.
The way I understand it is Mitch needed a lot of work on mechanics earlier in the year and pre-season. I am just guessing the time off has lead to more bad habits.
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As to Trubisky, he said in his interview last night he was "amped Up" and "needs to settle down. I think he's like a lot of young QB's have been historically that they try too hard and lose their mechanics. He needs a shot of whiskey before the game.
It's hard to figure his bad throws were due to the injury because he was throwing hard. Strangely, I heard analysis of Cam Newton after yesterdays game and they were discussing that he has a bad shoulder. Newton is also throwing hard but overthrowing.
McMannis led the team in tackles with 7. But I think opponents will be targeting him if he has to play.
I'm still scratching my head how this OL so effectively blocked by far the best DL it has faced. AARON DONALD was in the game and looked just average.
Collinsworth pointed out the fact that Trevathan and Smith have enough speed so the Bears don't need to bring their safeties up for the short passing game like other teams. Pace knew what he was doing.
Does Mack get credit for a sack when he knocked the ball out of Goff's hands?
Beerfan, I think the reason Mack is dropped into coverage sometimes is because he sometimes is triple teamed. There's not much chance of getting a pass rush through that. I see he just drops into coverage and you see two OL and a tight end standing there with no one to block.
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davebear
I think only Trubiky, the Bears coaches and the medical staff really know the status of his shoulder - we can only guess base on his play. They aren't going to be 100% truthful.
McManis is a huge liability at cornerback but I think we can get by with him at nickel. In the few games he's been on the field he's done well. But he's in no way a Bryce Callahan.
The Rams D-line is pretty much Aaron Donald. He's got half the team's sacks. But Suh and Brockers are not pass rushing threats...3.5 and 1 sack on the year respectively. Aside from Donald their strength is their defensive backfield but overall it's a middle of the road defense.
Stripping the ball out of the QB's hands is a sack.
Bears had all sorts of defensive alignments up front. They'd played more 3-4 last night than they have recently. In a 3-4 when you rush 4 one of the LBers has to drop back. Rushing the passer takes a lot of energy. Bears often gave Mack and Floyd a break by letting them drop into coverage.
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So Trubisky statistically had the worst game of his career.
SCORE cited an analysis that after 13 games the Bears 2018 defense is in the top 10 of all time.
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Agree about giving Mack a break. He was huffing pretty good near the end. it's got to take a tremendous amount of energy trying to constantly get around under through a 300+ tackle/guard. Snap after snap after snap.
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Mack was also back in coverage last night.
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Queens go down 2.5 games to the Bears
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They say a couple days before they can comment on Bryce Callahan's "foot".
What exactly takes a couple days to diagnose? Certainly not a broken bone. Guess they are waiting until the Wednesday injury report.
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If the Bears beat green Bay they win the division next week no matter what the Vikings do.
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If the Bears beat green Bay they win the division next week no matter what the Vikings do.
WOW! What a great game. Put GB out of its misery and clinch the division at the same time in Chicago! PARTY TIME!!!
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Better knock Rogers out early. You can bet his game plan is to spank the Bears to show the world that they are a contender now that McCarthy is gone..
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And, Chicago has always been Lambeau south for Rogers and Favre..
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Yep, because the Queens lost in Seattle last night they drop to 2.5 games back of the Bears with 3 to play. They have to win out and we have to lose out for them to win the division. So by beating the Pack Sunday they are mathematically eliminated.
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Peckers lose and the Motor City Kittie win an easy one....Peckers in last place.
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I want the Packers to win out (except for this weekend) - gets them out of a top 10 draft pick in round 1.
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Hmmm I thought we didnt play for draft pick, lol.....well of course we dont want the Fudge Pack picking any higher than they have to.
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https://www.facebook.com/chicitysportscom/videos/260950627910249/?t=3
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Check out Cohens block.
Pretty impressive for his size. I think it ticked the defender off also.
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I noticed a few times they had Mack and Floyd on the same side. I imagine it is hard to block both of them. Amazing we beat arguably the best team in the NFL and Mitch played so poorly. The Rams D might have had something to do with that, just like ours made Goff look pretty bad as well.
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Maybe their d-backfield, not their pass rush. Trubisky had all day to throw - he just couldn't find anybody and when he did he often was off target.
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Really, the only thing that wasn't clicking Sunday night was Trubisky. Even Howard looked like he got the memo. Let's hope they have two great games in a row in them.....gotta beat the cheese!
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Thing is, we need this game. We sure as hell don't want this to come down to the game in Minny. Rodgers is coming with all guns loaded. This is Mr heroics when it comes to playing Chicago. Don't think this game will be any different. We better hope that Rodgers is being hit often. If he's given time we will be fukked and fukked quickly. He'll start out by unloading the ball to short routes to counter the pass rush. To me, this is the game... Goff ain't no Rodgers..
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Absolutely
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Someone needs to tell Mack that this is the game of the week and will be shown everywhere on prime time. That seems to really get him going, and we really need him to have a superb game.
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I would hope he doesnt need to be told that. However if he does, I commission you to do that. You have my blessing.
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Maybe Fangio will remind his defensive players that these are the same clowns that beat us in the 1st game of the season and show them some 2nd half film of that game. That will get some blood boiling for sure. That will surely get the players attention to detail.
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This is a young team I doubt there's many that understand the history of beatings we've taken by the Pack and Rodgers over the years. Who has been with the Bears more than 5 years on this team? Since Kyle Long is on IR - McManus is the only one.
But I think the media and coaches will do a good job of reminding them of the importance of beating Green Bay.
I know that Callihan has a broken foot - can he recover in 5 weeks and play in the NFC Championship game?
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I think about Favre's last game at Soldier field (as a packer). He got the sh1t beat out of him on the field and on the score board. He said it was the coldest game he'd ever played in. I'd like to see Rodgers get the same treatment.. But mark this down, if Rodgers is on and he's given time to throw, we will be in trouble.. WE sure as hell don't want a shoot out. Not with rusty Mitch..
Hopefully the D takes care of business..
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Mr. Rodgers has no offensive line....against our D line. Better get rid of the ball QUICK. They may need the gurney again and get Rodgers off the field.
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For those that don't venture to the Peckers thread...
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LOL!! I hope we see a lot of that Sunday..
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You may want to post that in Politics. It seems Otto has lost his way to this thread... Curious
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Curious? No. Expected. He's a troll.
And the only time he will post will be at the next Bears' loss be it next week or in the playoffs.
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Yep!!
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Ha, I am trying to draw him out a bit. He likes to talk his drivel when things are going well for the Pack/bad for the Bears. When the tables turn, not so much...
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He's another Greenwithenvy. When things were going bad with the Peckers and the Bears had their great year he was no where to be found. Then when the Peckers started getting good again and the Bears went back downhill he decided to reappear on the board to talk ****.
At least otter is on one topic of the board still talking ****.
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https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2018/12/12/bears-sign-veteran-cb-marcus-williams/?utm_source=bearswire&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=pos1headline
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Players are dropping like flies all over the league. Bears lose only 2nd starter to IR.
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Way to go Mr. Jinx
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I don't believe me mentioning the injury situation will increase more injuries due to some jinx...knock on wood.
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Still havent heard any update on Long either.
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Long is walking without a boot.
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Word is they are going to try and get Long some reps in final game against Vikes, then he would play for the playoffs.
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LOVE IT!!
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That would make a great fat head.
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Long may make it back for the playoffs:
https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2018/12/13/matt-nagy-says-kyle-long-has-chance-to-play-again-this-season/?utm_source=bearswire&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=pos1headline
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wlmjohn....awesome!
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Yes, awesome indeed. We Bear fans need a Bears victory Sunday.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_ZH-iMSMk4
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I hate that commercial.
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If Jordan Howard keeps getting 100 yard games and Mitch stays upright, I vote for Long to be an expensive backup. No need to mess with OLine chemistry. Sunday at the Rams might be an aberration or they might be starting to click.
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I hate that commercial.
I hate any commercial when I have to see Aaron Rodgers' face.
But next in line is that Verizon dweeb asking total strangers stupid questions about getting free stuff. Fast forward - warp speed.
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What I hate most about the commercial is where the Bear fans and signs disappear like magic. Like he has something to do with that.
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UH OH watch out. Crap the bed time?
https://mail.yahoo.com/d/folders/4/messages/APZHkFk-ezSqXBUXJQ5ngLqoyMs
I dont like overwhelming favorite talk, especially wit Erin behind center.
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That's what I'm saying. Unless we knock that smug pr1ck out of the game, the pack will be a threat to beat us. He loves playing in Chicago, lambeau south. You can bet your a$$ that he has studied our defense day and night all week. He's coming to win. Gotta keep pressure on him and don't let him out of the pocket to run for yards. Green Bays O is ranked 11th, ours is ranked 22nd. Now we have the 3rd ranked D, that with anyone else I would say we'll spank 'em. Rodgers? No gimme...
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https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/week-15-nfl-odds-picks-schedule-how-to-watch-stream-expert-picks-against-the-spread-predictions-survivor-pool-play/
Here's one site that 6 out of 8 are picking the Packers. I hope we beat 'em 40 to zip. This is the game, show us what ya got.. Win this, we win the division. Lose and the Vikes win.. Then ya never know..
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5 points is a lot of points when you are talking odds Bears/Pack. If the Bears win by a FG the pick of the Pack makes sense. My guess is f the Bears win the game is going to be close.
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This is interesting. Nagy needs to do this. Make them sit and watch the 2nd half.
https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2018/12/14/matt-nagy-wont-let-bears-forget-sting-of-week-1s-loss-to-packers/
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If we win by 1 point I'll be happy. Probably bitching, but happy. I'd hate like he11 for it to come down to the last game.
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DujeA6XVsAAHJYk.jpg)
I'd love to be there today
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its been so long since I've been there, they still had astro-turf. Daly meant the mayor, Banks hadn't retired that long ago, And Muggs was still around. Chicago was always a tough town, but now, now its nothing but a free fire zone. I'll never go back.
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I was thinking this would be a fantastic game to go to. Now if we could just win by say 30 pts, then I wont be having any heart palpitations today. That would be nice.
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Well Floyd is being held like crazy, and of course only the Bears get called for holding. I wouldnt mind seeing a few more sacks, and lets maybe end Erin's no interception streak while we are at it. And that Cohen TD was crazy.
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Yep, once again the pack is getting away with holding, a lot...
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Well this isn’t going as planned.
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**** Nagy.
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Trick plays backfiring....
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Thanks for the overthrow s Rogers
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Forget holding, the blatant hugging the Packers are getting away with is much worse than usual. And this is in Chicago.
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1) Fake punt when GB expects it
2) Timeout with 4 seconds left in the 3rd
3) Wildcat on 3rd and 1
The game can be simple if you let superior talent take over, Matt.
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Bears!!!
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Better
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Houston-Carson with a great block on the Cohen punt return!
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Cohen runs out of bounds a yard short with no defenders around. That had better not cost us.
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Holding!
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JACKSON!
PICK!
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I hope Jax is ok
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Jackson turned his ankle going down after the pick...hope he’s OK. He was untouched...just caught his cleats in the turf...
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Just when you think the Bears might cave, they score 10 points and pick off Rogers
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His body was ready to chew up yards and his brain told him to get down.
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end of the world is here. Packers called for hold
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I’m going to have a heart attack… They finally called holding on the Packers
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FLOYD!
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10 wins! Division Champs! Packers out of playoffs!!
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I would say I’m gonna miss Otto...but I won’t...
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Brilliant turnaround!! The Bears could literally win the Super Bowl one year after John Fox
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What a game!! Fukking holding (that didn't get called), WTF? Man, some of the holding was blatant as he11. Rodgers was close to coming back.... The Bears did it.. North division champs!!
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Great!!!!!
Good game Trubisky. Nagy. Fangio. Mack. Floyd. Jackson
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I hope Jackson is OK. Our d backfield is a bit dinged up.. I'm glad we won, so did the vikes. I loved seeing Rodgers walking off the field with his jersey all fukked up. The smug pr1ck..
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I wasn't real happy with some of the trick plays. The fake punt, didn't bother me going for it, it was the way they went for it.. The wildcat,,, leave that at home..
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Rogers didn't look like he wanted any part of the game anymore
Let me add McManus blocked a third down pass and a TD passm
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Trubisky with a 124 QBR. Rogers 69.
Isn't that what we've waited for? Someone to out play a packers qb.
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Leno proposed to his girlfriend on the field after the game. Very cool moment...saw them on the video board while Tru was being interviewed...
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@AdamHoge
Right ankle sprain for Eddie Jackson. Matt Nagy was asked if that’s a relief and he said, “Yeah I think so.”
1:35 PM - 16 Dec 2018
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I think so as well...
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Rest him next week..
Man it feels good.. The Bears win the division. Start of the season all the talk was Green Bay and the Vikings..
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Amazing win and about dang time!
BEARS DIVISION CHAMPS!!!!
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Nice thing is with Jackson that we now have the Division rapped up so he can rest a bit. That goofy trick play when they just needed one yard has to go though. Trubisky was very elusive today. Great effort by the D.
GOODBYE Green Gay!! Enjoy your offseason ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Bears King of the North! I think our franchise is officially back. We are a young team with a young QB, the future looking bright. This season they mentioned we are the ONLY team that has a the lead in the 2nd half (or was it 4th Q) of every game. That made me realize that maybe we are as good as I think we are. Sometimes I think I am just a homer fan as they are my team. But really we have been in every game this year. We could easily have a few more wins, and I would not say its out of question to be undefeated.
I truly think we are going to be in contention for SuperBowl, we may not get there but I guarantee we will be in the game till the end! Exciting season, exciting team. Go BEARS!!
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Just ordered a DIVISION CHAMPS hat and shirt.....lemme say that again for Otts....DIVISION CHAMPS!
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Go EAGLES! Beat the Hams and get us closer to the two spot...
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Philly dominating the Hams! We're one game closer to getting a bye, boys!!! Need another Hams loss and us to win next week and we're in the 2nd spot!!!
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They've got the niners and the cards, I wouldn't hold my breath. Plus, I'm not too sure we don't play better without a week off..
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I was thinking the same thing about a bye week, we could come out rusty. Then again extra healing time wouldnt be bad either. As well as McMannis played, you can see he is a drop off from Callahan. And Rogers was picking on Prince pretty much, almost seemed afraid to throw at Fuller, probably figured he would make up for that dropped pick in game 1.
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Great win. Amazing. Should not have been as close. Mizell should never see the field again, the Wildcat needs to go. I hated the fake punt - at least throw the ball beyond the marker or don't do it.
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Again I am more shocked that the margin was 7. Most Bear/Pack games are within a FG or a late Pack surge. This one might have come down to the failed onside kick with 11 ticks. But I was just happy with the win, regardless of points. Just beating Erin was my pleasure.
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I also loved the Erin drama queen pretending he was hurt, by trying the hail mary pass, as he was stretching after every play, grimacing, and then pleading with the refs for PI. Priceless.
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More scattershootings:
Bakiaratti is considered the best LT in the league. But if you watch his play he latches on to defenders inside their shoulder pads and never lets go. A QB can roll out to the left and the defender doesn't move. No flag. #47 was being held and Rodgers backpeddled and Irving was trying to chase him down and Bakiaratti literally tackled him around the waist. Nothing. And the one holding penalty they finally called on #78 I really didn't think was that bad.
Trubisky had a very solid game. But some of his plays to escape the Packers blitz were outstanding. That's what I was talking about the big difference between him and Chase Daniel. Daniel does not win the game Sunday.
Back to Trubisky I think Nagy is limiting some of his throws to short and intermediate - no deep ones Sunday. Impressed by a couple throws to Gabriel and Shaheen. But Anthony Miller was never targeted once - often times relegate to patterns that are along the line of scrimmage to simply eliminate a defender.
Running game just not consistent. Too many 1 and 2 yard runs.
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Packers frequently looked like they were not double teaming Mack. With that kind of stupid arrogance they deserve to lose.
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Packers' RT Spriggs was the guy the Bears were rumored to be taking in the 2nd round of the 2016 draft. Packers traded up one pick before the Bears pick and took him. Bears then traded down when their pick came up next.
I think most Packers fans would agree that he has been a disappointment. Bears ended up with an extra mid round pick and took Cody Whitehair later in round 2.
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Agree about the packer holding. Some of it was so blatant. How the heck do they not call that? Unreal!!
Also, agree about Trubisky, played solid, much better than last game. One comment about Chase Daniels. If you think about some of the backups we've had, Chase is head and shoulders above them. Actually, Chase is much better than most of the starters we've had. I b!tch about Chase just like the rest, but realistically, he ain't bad for a backup. He fukked some things up at the end of the Giants game, but he also made some decent throws.
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Totally agree with you on Chase. Even with the pick 6 he could have won that Giants game if he wouldn't have mishandled those snaps.
But I was more pointing out the athleticism of Trubisky yesterday, most NFL QBs not just Daniel, most starting QBs, don't escape a couple of those Packer blitzes yesterday.
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Yep - Chase can run the show - no question. He just does not have the skills Trubisky has. Daniels is not mobile. Trubisky was very rusty against the Rams - I still think he could played against the Giants - oh well.
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Agree about Mitch having the skills and mobility. Giving kudos to Pace and Nagy for not sticking us with a total boob as backup. I look at the eagles with Foles, what a luxury that is. Not saying Chase is a Foles but he is a competent backup. I hope we don't need to see him the rest of the year though..
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I wouldn't mind seeing Chase in the 2nd half of a Viking beat down that Mitch is leading and we decide to rest our starters in the 2nd half!
;D ;D ;D
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It's interesting listening to the Dallas media on the radio. One week it's all about the Cowboys going to the Super Bowl - this week it's back to firing their head coach and finding a new QB. Oh well.
But when the talk comes to playoff teams and their chances they like the Bears but totally disrespect Trubisky. It's not just the local Dallas talk radio. Nationally it's the same thing. Bears will do well as long as Trubisky isn't the reason they lose but he doesn't have to be the reason they win.
Really? Who is going to complete the pass on 3rd down? Kahlil Mack? Tarik Cohen?
I'm hoping Trubisky makes these talking heads STF up.
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I don't know...ask Zach Miller or Anthony Miller what they think of Tarik's QB skills...
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It's interesting listening to the Dallas media on the radio. One week it's all about the Cowboys going to the Super Bowl - this week it's back to firing their head coach and finding a new QB. Oh well.
But when the talk comes to playoff teams and their chances they like the Bears but totally disrespect Trubisky. It's not just the local Dallas talk radio. Nationally it's the same thing. Bears will do well as long as Trubisky isn't the reason they lose but he doesn't have to be the reason they win.
Really? Who is going to complete the pass on 3rd down? Kahlil Mack? Tarik Cohen?
I'm hoping Trubisky makes these talking heads STF up.
Well the Cowboys looked unbeatable in their game a week ago then shut out Sunday. I wouldn't want to face the defense they had a week ago.
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Two backup guards...a backup center...they're starting LT is playing with one arm. And they wonder why their QB keeps getting sacked and blame the play caller?
They're defense gave up 16 to the Colts - that should be enough for a win in this league.
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found this in the Trib to put you in a festive mood:
Club Dub rockin’
The Bears finished their regular-season home schedule 7-1, and after a division-clinching victory over their archrival, they let it all hang out in the postgame party.
Now imagine the scene after a playoff victory.
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Tru once again throws off and they have to punt.
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Nice pass to Robinson deep! If I'm the coach, I get quite a few deep routes this game, get Trubisky some 'air time' so he can get some confidence going in to the playoffs.
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AND...Parkey blows another FG ...wth? Not impressed with this team today so far. Better pick it up!
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Good God is it that hard?
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You can’t go into the playoffs with Parkey. You gotta make those every time.
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37 yard FG should be money. We really need to spend our 7th rounder on a kicker next year.
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Parky is going to lose us a play off game. Bank on it!
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I don’t believe that there is not someone better on the street.
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Parkey is terrible
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Great now they have managed to give the Niners all the momentum.
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I don’t believe that there is not someone better on the street.
Half the league has the same problem. I expect there to be an early run on kickers.
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Sleepwalked through the first quarter. Better get it together here...
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Bears are blowing this game....nice to see.... >:(
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Geez who told Nagy to challenge that one.
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That was **** stupid!
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When you are running the ball like that why get cute?
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What the hell kind of deal was that, Trubisky? This kid....I swear.....
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It was a backwards pass so it is Niners ball.
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**** Nagy.
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Nagy zero for his last three cute plays.
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The trick plays are mostly disastrous
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That was a false start on their full back. Why no call on it?
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Bears doing everything to lose today
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Gotta hold em to a FG here....don't wanna get down 10....
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I mentioned a day or so ago they gotta knock off the stupid trick plays. Throw those f'ing things in the trash!
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Pound Howard, quit trying to be cute....
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And so far there are TOO many of those frigging sideline routes. Enough of those already...someone's gonna jump one and take it to the house.
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This game reminding me a lot of the Cardinal game early in the season.
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F'ING TRUBISKY!! QUIT WITH THE STUPID THROWS ALREADY!!! Got lucky on that one. Ignorant!
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Friggin lucky
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Wow nice call
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refs bail out Trubisky
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Seems Tru is hesistant to run but he's got some wide open spots to run and hasn't. Think he needs to pull it down and go. There's another pathetic throw, wtf!
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Beautiful head fake by Miller
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Finally a score. Quit being cute and pound these suckers with Howard...he was getting yards. Not sure why they went away from him but it's not smart.
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How many guys have slipped so far today? Fuller has gone down twice and now the frigging punter goes down on the kickoff. Change cleat depths, MAYBE???
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Right down the field.... >:(
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You just knew Goulde would have a big game today!
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1 yard short. Way to **** that up refs!
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This gave them time to get the FG unit in there.
WTF?
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BS! No way was that a first down!
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I hope the Bears are pissed and just blow them out in the second half.
What a pant load.
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Score could easily be 17-0
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and we got rid of Gould why?
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They kept showing bad angles of the play so they went with the call on the field.
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This is reminding me of the Giants game. D giving up big chunks of yardage..
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So Parkey also slipped on that last kick off, giving the 9ers good field position. Sigh. In case the Bears dont know it, this game isnt a given. AND if they dont win, welcome to the 3rd seed. Get your shiit together guys, we kind of need to win this game. lets hope for some second half adjustments....
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And I totally agree, enough with the cute fancy plays, cause they havent been working. Kind of ticked off right now. I dont have a good feeling about this game, at all.
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Need better pressure
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Trubisky is 9-12 for 137, a TD, and no picks.
I can’t imagine what y’all would be bitching about if he was actually playing poorly. Some of you need to get real with your expectations. He’s not **** Brady yet...
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Knee was down. If they give it to the Niners the fix is in.
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face mask. Good thing cause he had him dead to rights.
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He was down also.
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Cohen, get out of bounds! You're gonna get hurt doing that!!
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Run Howard already...keep running him....
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Glad to see Nagy fired up. About time someone lights a fire under their as....s
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TD BEARS!
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Now, time for the D to light it up....
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D is playing a really soft zone.
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That was just a great play by Mack, pulling out. QB's a bit frustrated lol....
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Again, right down the field....c'mon guys!!!!
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What a insane, crazy int!! Man what a play!!
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POUND it with Howard already!! Eat that clock, tire the D out and win this sucker!!
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WHY are they throwing so much here?!???
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Fking dirty 49ers!!! That was a serious late hit that ought to result in ejection!
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There should always be a “line to gain” camera. It doesn’t seem like it would be that hard. Put a camera in the yard marker....
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Glad they didn’t try some trick stuff there
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The D is well rested...
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Ugh, saw that coming the way he was carrying it...
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FLOYD!
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Wow should have run for the first thanks for the gift
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Bears with an ugly win
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A win is a win, but in the playoffs stupid will get you beat. Nagy should have put the ball in Howard’s hands on that last series. There is a reason you run the ball to end games.
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That kicker if he doesn't change, will burn the Bears out of the playoffs. These people get paid fantastic sums, almost as much as democratic politcos to
do very little. Make the damn kick!
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It’s progress....they lost this game in New York.
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It's important Trubisky played well other than that bad end zone int.
I'm surprised 9ers pass protected that well.
Bears have to emphasize ball security this week.
Best of all I don't think therec were any serious injuries.
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Well I am super stoked about the win. I would have liked to see the D be a little bit more dominant, but they sure did a good job. It will be interesting to see what happens at the Vikes next week....
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Bears with an ugly win
If they play like that against the Queens they will be beat. We sure dont play well on the road. That doesnt bode well to reach the Superbowl
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Get used to ugly wins and be happy with them. I don't see any easy games from here on out.
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I knew this was gonna be a tough win. No offensive style points but take the road victory.
Thoughts:
- don't EVER rush 3 guys
- not only is Nagy getting too cute on short yardage they were running Howard wide several times when only a yard was needed
- all offensive skills players need to practice holding on to the ball after getting tackled - all our future opponents are going to be doing their best peanut tillman impersonations
- Bears finally attempt a deep pass - Nagy is still conservative with Trubisky attempts - lots of short passes (86% completed with 8.5 per attempt) - do we have crossing patterns in our play book?
- nice pressure on pass rush - that was the difference between the 49ers team and ours - despite them having 3 sacks to our 1
- Cohen has one of his least productive games - 49ers focused on him
- QB for 49ers was impressive with a bunch of backup skill guys - without Mack today we lose
- this offensive production will get you beat in playoffs
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Ugly road win, I'll take it. A win against a scrappy yet not that great of a team (although, their D is ranked 10th). As I said yesterday, our D is giving up yardage at pretty good clip. The niners were driving the field, then always imploded when approaching or in the red zone. Granted, some of that implosion was due to our D.
WTF regarding Parkey. We're going into the playoffs with a kicker that can easily miss field goals that are extra point range. You get a bad weather day at Soldier and field goals could easily be the difference.
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Cohen cost me about $400 last night...
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Cohen cost me about $400 last night...
There are different ways to interpret that comment
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Yup ;D
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Fantasy football championship game...
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Road wins are great. They should have scored more points. I felt Nagy was trying to dig too deep into the play book.
Trubisky had a great game accept for the fumble. I thought he should have run more.
Anytime they want to find a good replacement for Packey that would be ok for me.
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If the Bears lose in the playoffs, I hope Parkey is not the scapegoat for that loss. Its hard to fix problems if they can't be honest enough to affix the blame causes to the proper places. ...
This team is young and don't quite know what they are yet (like a premier racing foal getting to its unsteady legs). But the initial indications are that they are a team with "legs" (so to speak) that can make an extended run...
The playoffs are a different beast (as is the Superbowl) than regular season as regular season is to pre-season. Here's hoping they cope with it well and win.
Go Bears !
BTW Merry Christmas All !
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If Parkey misses FGs and extra points, then the blame will be on him as long as the holder isn't the issue....
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Merry Christmas!
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After Parkey hit the goalpost 4 times, he adjusted something and hit the next several kicks square. Then there was another game where he was cruising then right near the end he pulled his extra point. It still went through, but it was not in the norm of his previous kicks. Since then, he has been a bit erratic again.
It is almost always that his kicks sail right when he misses. I am not a professional kicker, but I almost think it must be something with his standing placement being off a half foot before he starts the process. It sucks not being able to rely on him.
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I think he over corrects for the wind. It is in his head.
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He doesnt kick with his head. :o
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As bad as the footing was for players on both teams, it wouldn’t surprise me if it didn’t play a part in his missed kick.
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Agreed - the turf was in terrible shape. The Seahawks complained about it last weeks. How in the hell in the turf bad in California?
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For years all you heard is that the turf at Soldier Field is terrible, etc. You don’t hear that anymore....
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I read somewhere that they went from some midwest supplier of grass to somewhere in like New Jersey or something. Different breed of grass with fast growing roots or something. Appears to make a difference....
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Interesting read:
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-mitch-trubisky-vikings-hit-20181226-story.html
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We should play Javon Wims this Sunday with Allen Robinson injured. It will help us down the road and give Robinson a break. It would seem like a win/win.
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Or a Wim/Win? ;D ;D
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https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2018/12/27/chicago-bears-nfl-power-rankings-week-17-usa-today/?utm_source=bearswire&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=pos1headline
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Column: With Vic Fangio sure to be in demand, the Bears might need to think outside the box to keep the defensive mastermind
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-vic-fangio-head-coach-demand-biggs-20181227-story.html
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Column: With Vic Fangio sure to be in demand, the Bears might need to think outside the box to keep the defensive mastermind
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-vic-fangio-head-coach-demand-biggs-20181227-story.html
Nice article, but just a lot of projection.
IF, Fangio wants to be a head coach then I can't imagine throwing dollars at him will change his mind to remain a coordinator. He is 61, not 41. So I can't imagine he would jump into a volatile situation. Say the Cardinals who just hired Wilks decide to part ways after just one season. Why would someone with a secure job and one he loves, step into that where the owner doesn't allow the current coach more than one season? On the Score yesterday, Biggs did make this point and followed with the GM might be on thin ice also. So would you leave Chicago to take a cluster job?
Unfortunately , I think the Packer job is a nice fit. Hate him or just dislike him a lot, Rodgers is in place. The offense lacks some talent for now at the skill positions, but as we have seen that can be fixed quickly, aka Bears 2017 vs Bears 2018. Their defense is not good, but there are some parts there. Fangio was able to guide the rebuild of our defense, before he oversaw the rebuild of the 49er defense. He would also be an adult voice with Rodgers which is what he needs, not some young up and coming offensive coach. Rodgers isn't going to change now.
If offered the Packer head coach position, would Fangio change his mind because we sweeten his deal here? Not likely. Not if his career dream was to be a banker.... er, a head coach. A little Seinfeld reference there at the end...
I don't buy that there is anything we can do to keep Fangio if the right opportunity comes along and that is what he wants. No matter what the cost.
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The subject had been brought up before so I had to post it.
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Gotcha, I just think Biggs puts a bunch of stuff out there. He was leading the charge after 2016 to release Fuller after sitting out the season. Funny, Fuller was vilified for sitting out and not "toughing it out", and he ended up being the smart one. Floyd tried to play through injury this season rather than sit, and there were calls to have him traded, etc. Glad to see he rebounded, but perhaps Floyd would have been better served to sit and heal.
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If the Bears are serious about "keeping the band together" for a stretch of runs then they will probably need to offer Fangio a raise that makes him the (or one of the) highest paid DC in the league (and it does not count against the cap).....
IMHO It would not be all about him wanting the money (he's made quite a bit already) but the "bragging rights" inside the coaching "world" that goes with it...
Of course if the D **** the bed these next two games (a slight chance as always) maybe all bets are off.....
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Thats the way I'd go and give Fangio the title assistant HC. Didnt the Bears have the same problem with Buddy Ryan? He didnt have much luck once he left.
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-vikings-kyle-long-allen-robinson-20181228-story.html
If Jackson and Robinson dont play we could be in trouble. Cousins and his crew of WRs are heads above what we faced in SF.
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This will be an interesting game. The Vikes are in desperation mode, as if they dont win they dont get in the playoffs, where the Bears are in no matter what. And if the Rams win, the outcome of this game is kind of meaningless. So if we stay at the 3 seed our opponent will be the Vikes, Seahawks, or Eagles. I am not sure who would be the best opponent at Soldier Field, maybe the Vikes....
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Well if they beat us tomorrow then we face them in Chicago again. That would not be good
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I would rather face them here than face them there again. Just saying.
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I believe we take this one. Nagy has them focused and he plans to play the starters at least through the first half. It depends on the Bears score and the Rams score on what he does in the second half.
I do not think Kirk Cousin is capable of beating the Bears D.
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I wouldnt mind seeing Harrison Smith take a little punishment, as payback, from an OL or two.
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Lets hope so.
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Vikings would be the team I'd least like to see. Seahawks and eagles both seem like less dangerous teams to me.
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I think the eagles are the team no one wants to play right now. Beating the vikes 3 times would certainly show domination. With that said, the vikes have a really good D. I think Seattle is the team I would rather see us face. Most likely it will be the Vikings..
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Regarding Fangio. The only job I see as a good fit is packer land. But If you were Fangio, would you want to deal with Rodgers? Fukk no!! I don't see Fangio as a hot candidate. Right now, I see the NFL going for the young offensive guys. Not saying he won't be called for interviews. Already mentioned, half the available jobs are with bu!!sh!t teams. In packerland, he wouldn't be calling anything on offense. He probably wouldn't even be included in the offense. He would be head coach only by title. Fangio is just a good old defensive guy that knows football, doesn't mean he would make a good head coach..
And for sure not knocking Vic, he's really good at what he does. But head coach? I don't know...
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I hope the Bears put the Vikings out of the way playoffs tomorrow. Then play whomever. They aren’t the Packers but they are the Vikings. End their season. Win the first playoff game...
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I and all the Bears fans at work agree. End the Vikings season then take on whomever. Losing to the Vikings then facing them again just makes me ill. It reminds me of the Lovie/Cutler loss two times in a row to the Packers. If you can beat them beat them.
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The team I'd least like to see in Chicago is the Eagles. Bears have trouble with them and they're a cold weather team and they're tough. Seachickens, at home, we can beat. Same with Queens. Eagles? Tough one....
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Plus the Eagles are riding the Nick Foles underdog superbowl repeat champs. I think that would be the toughest playoff game for us. Seahawks here are formidable, but not as intimidating as they are in SEA.
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According to Jay Glazer Kyle Long is not only playing today but starting. Not sure someone who might be rusty shouldnt be worked in a tad slower. We shall see.
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Am greatly enjoying watching the Loins dismantle the Quack lol. Kizer is in now. I do think they're throwing this game to get a better pick though by the looks of it. Otherwise Rodgers would be in there....as it stands, he's in the locker room having his "leg" looked at or some bs...
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Concussion for Rodgers....stupid to play and that's why.
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HAHAHA...Cousins 4 and 24 against teams with winning records
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Long is in there
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Miller out. Saw White earlier, maybe he gets some reps.
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Robinson not playing. Miller just hurt his shoulder.
I like Robinson - but he seems sit a lot.
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Bears looking tough
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White and Wims seeing the field...hope AM is OK...
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Rams up 14-0
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Bears D is really hot right now. Could they be even better than they have been? If so, look out!
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No kidding. Cousins looks helpless out there...
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Wth was that??? Why did they do that
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D is looking play off ready.
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Bears D stomping the Vikings
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Gotta get Howard going. Don't throw so much
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Wth guys?? Make it tougher on yourselves, wtf....stupid
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TWO delay of games in a row??? Not how you go into the playoffs.....
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Wake up Mitchell
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HOLY cow, what a catch by Gabriel!! Don't get no better than that, wow....
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Down at the 1.
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Clearly down on the 1, though...not sure what the ref saw there...
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**** Parkey!
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Parkey won't be back next season. How the hell do you miss a PA?? This guy is trash and we need him....sucks
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What an idiot
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Rams up 21-3. Do the Bears sit the starters for the second half?
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Every time Parkey misses a kick, my Bears playoffs hopes and dreams seem a little sillier...
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Are we sure that Parkey understands the rules? Maybe he thinks that hitting the upright gets more points.
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Tough call, Peke.....tough call. You want to go in to the playoffs with momentum and you may possibly be giving the game to the Queens,so.....but you don't want key players hurt and there are so many key players on the team. Do you want to lose Trevathan? Or Hicks? Or Mack? Floyd? Howard? Trubisky? Sit the entire team? All starters sit?
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Plus if we let the Vikings win and we get them in the playoffs it will likely be a W!
I think I would rather face the Vikings then the Eagles.
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Rams up 28-3 now.
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I heard the Robbie Gould is a free agent, Pace go and get him for next year, damn the cost, and right your biggest wrong. I would really really like to end this season with a win, but if they sit everyone, so be it.
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Seriously?? HELL YA get Gould back!
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The Bears should keep Howard. When he has blocking, he is excellent.
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Terrible call.
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Even Pirera said it's a bad call
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That’s an awful call
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Horrible call...completely blew any momentum we had...
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Another terrible call!
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That's ANOTHER fking terrible penalty!! WTF!!!!!!
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And another garbage call...
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Akeem Hicks with a sack!
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Bears 13, Vikings 3, Refs 7...
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Trevathan covering Diggs is never gonna be pretty.
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Gabriel out with a shoulder now?? This ain't good....
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Bellamy should of had that.
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Foles just left the Eagles game hurt...Nate Sudfeld in at QB...
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And why is the score wrong on TV?
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LOL, fixed now...
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I do like me some Javon Wims...
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Howard is quietly having one hell of a game.
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TD BEARS!
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COHEN!
Could have used that last weekend dammit...
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Not sure I agree with going for 2 here.
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IT"S GOOD!
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Offense blows right through 3 first round draft pick defenders.
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Vikings look like someone took their lunch money.
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Going for 2...no confidence in Parkey at all...
Trubisky to Kwiatkoski for 2! LOL!
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As bad as Parkey sucks just go for two every time? And go for it on 4th down inside the 40?
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I still wonder if Kwiatkoski is related to Pauly the Lizard King...
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Eagles up 24-0. Send the Vikings home for the playoffs...right here, today.
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Awesome!!!
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Woohoo Amos!
Can't get a first down with Mack and Hicks sitting out.
Great to get that TD on the road in playoff conditions. Feeling better about Trubisky.
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He made it!
24 -10 Bears!
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All second string defense now.
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Our 2nd stringers are killing them!
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Bet Cousins is fine with not making the playoffs and having to face us again...
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I love watching our opponents and their fans suffer.
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Bears number two D closes it out...
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How is that not pi
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It was.
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White could of done a better job trying to come back for it. If he had they would of had to throw the flag.
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Rookie head coach second year QB in first real season...12-4 record.
Win
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Great season!
12-4 Kings of the North!
5-1 against division opponents.
Now let's start stacking wins in the playoffs.
Who knows maybe they win it all!
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Eagles are coming to town.
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Eagles secondary is banged up. It might be the worst one they faced since the bucs.
I love that Nagy kept his foot on the Vikings throat and eliminated them this week. Vikings D players are the current cheap shot leaders in the NFC North.
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Sounds like Foles ribs are just bruised and he will start.
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So for a minute I thought we were playing the Pack with that bogus penalty. Thank goodness it all worked out in the end. Fingers crossed Foles is limited, or better yet out next week.
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That's flexing your muscles.. To go to the Vikes and spank 'em, even though they had to have this game to get in. If someone wasn't noticing the Bears before, they are now.. Vikes have the number 3 D.. Some mistakes, but fukk, what a way to end the regular season... To the vikes- Hey Hey Hey.. Good bye!!
If this was the Lovie era, we would've laid down..
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This Bears defense is better then any Bears defense under Lovie IMO.
Lovie's defense had a lot of tunrovers and some awesome games but they always seemed to give up lots of yards and give up the big play way to often. This defense is flat out dominating.
QB's are running for their lives and RB's are often shut down until it no longer matters.
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Eagles won't be a pushover. They whipped the Bears last season.
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How in hell is that relevant?
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Congrats to the Chicago Bears for a great regular season of football, they made it fun for me to watch again. Here's hoping for a great playoff run.
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There was a play where Hicks came up the middle for a sack. As Hicks broke through the line Delvin Cook was in front of Hicks and literally stepped aside to let Hicks bury Cousins.
I will look for a video of that play.
Too bad Howard only about 50 yards short of 1000.
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Lot's of teams whipped the bears last season. This season? Not so much...
The Bears could lose next week but I like our chances. I don't think anyone wants to come into Soldier Field right now.
No matter who the Bears play their QB is going to be taking hits. I don't care if it is Foles or Wentz. Neither is going to be very comfortable in the pocket especially nursing an inury.
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I am sure Foles doesn’t want to see our defense
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Bears were 4 point dogs today and will probably only be the obligatory 3 point home team favorites next Sunday night.
Great team victory - everyone had a solid game except for our keeker.
I know we've all wanted more out of our Howard in this offense but he's showing what he can do when he's more a part of the offense and gets a head of steam going. If he continues this the Bears become more balanced and less dependent on Trubisky having to make so many plays. I think they like Trubisky making more safe throws and avoiding turnovers.
Now we got to see what's the status of our starting wide receivers for next week,
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Early line I saw was Bears -7...
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Fantastic game today. I was wrong and happily so. I was so engrossed in the game I didnt stray to the computer to post. And Long was definitely the right move for the Oline. He definitely was ready to play. He seemed to create holes for Howard.
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Alshon Jeffery returns to Soldier Field, Burton faces his ex-teammates, the Long brothers, Bears facing the super bowl champs, Foles injured ribs, Bears 3 starting wide receivers banged up...should be an interesting week.
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That ought to be an interesting matchup. I wonder if he has diahrea of the mouth about his time as a Bear. Hope our #17 is OK to play next week.
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https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/bears-fan-starts-gofundme-buy-out-kicker-cody-parkeys-contract
This is great. gofundme to buy out Parkeys contract!
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Most balanced game of the season against a strong defense in a hostile environment, maybe the toughest home field along with the Saints.
Why not us?!
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https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/bears-fan-starts-gofundme-buy-out-kicker-cody-parkeys-contract
This is great. gofundme to buy out Parkeys contract!
I am sure there are some rich Bear fans who had plenty of spare cash to do that, but I wonder about league rules that might interfere with that scheme. Just think about such a prescedent being started with every team in the league. Ruin cap restrictions.
OTOH, I agree Parkay needs to go
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I wonder where the Gould family will be sitting at the playoff game if they are going. He'll get plenty of attention if he isn't hiding in a box.
Admitting a $9 million dollar guaranteed mistake is not nearly as bad as firing squad Rick Spielman is facing with his $84 million dollar bet.
I am totally soaking in the negativity in Minneapolis right now. Haven't felt this great about a win against the Queens since that playoff game 24 years ago.
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As Robbie Gould keeps kicking away....Gould is the 2nd most accurate kicker in NFL history.
We now know why Washington refused to sign Cousins to a long term deal - he is 4 and 25 against winning teams. He could not complete deep passes yesterday....killer. He was worried about getting hit. Every pass was gone before 2 seconds.
Nick Foles has a rib injury...apply the pressure Fangio!!! I can't think of a more painful injury than ribs - it takes forever to heal. It hurts to breath. IF he plays do you think he wants to get hit? One hit could make it 10 times worse. Try throwing a football with a rib injury. You will only make it worse.
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As the Eagles prepare to defend their Super Bowl championship in the playoffs, they will do so with a sigh of relief.
Quarterback Nick Foles sustained bruised ribs during Sunday's win over the Redskins but avoided a fracture, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday. The expectation is Foles will be good to start against the third-seeded Bears on Wild Card Weekend.
Eagles coach Doug Pederson confirmed later Monday that Foles will start under center in Chicago on Sunday.
Foles sustained the injury in the second half of the Eagles' 24-0 win over the Redskins. The win, coupled with Minnesota's loss to Chicago, has Philly back in the playoffs a year after their Super Bowl triumph.
Foles is the reigning Super Bowl MVP and has won three consecutive starts for Philly since taking over for an injured Carson Wentz.
Foles isn't the only Eagles player dealing with an injury. Pederson said wide receiver Mike Wallace (ankle) is a "long shot" to play this week. Cornerback Sidney Jones (hamstring) also might not play this week.
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I still say sore ribs? That's going to effect you.
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He may have avoided a broken rib, until he gets hit by a Mack truck. Lets hope the D is in his mind the whole game....
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I definately like the Bears chances in this game, but this is the defending super bowl champ we're playing, not the Queens again. They have the playoff experience. Bears do not.
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-eddie-jackson-kyle-long-injuries-20181231-story.html
This is about our wounded.
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This is a must read for Bear fans:
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-eagles-vikings-observations-20190101-story.html
Even Dallas's lovefest for White will get a boost.
Even my concerns about the Bears lack of postseason experience got a boost
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Fangio has a couple of HC interviews coming up.
In the past word has it he didn't get further consideration because he was too gruff and outspoken in his interviews. Hopefully he doesn't get hired away.
Also teams sometimes teams/GM's interview coordinators to get their opinion and analysis of their team for their own benefit without really considering the guy for the job.
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I read the Broncos are one of the teams, and they are bringing back Kubiac to run the O. Not sure how many studs are left on D, but I hope Vic doesnt make the jump, just as we get the cupboard loaded up with some talent for him to work with....
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I heard that PFF by their formula have Goldman, Amos and Nichols as having the best games last Sunday.
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Show Fangio some love (money).. I'll be surprised if he gets a head coaching gig but it sounds like Miami is giving him serious consideration..
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They could also give him the title D Coord/Asst Head Coach, with the pay raise. Just make it happen Ryan Pace.....
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Miami just fired Gase who came from Chicago as a OC. Tough sell to the public hiring a DC from Chicago.
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Why?
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Well that would figure. Bears finally get some success and then, like in 06', Rivera leaves and we never go back. That would be just like the Bears luck....
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He's the best D-coordinator the Bears have had since Ryan, but I ain't worried. IIRC, the defense outside Callahan and Amos are signed for at least the next 2 years. There will be options on the outside chance the man gets his opportunity that frankly he deserves.
For me I am just going to sit back and enjoy the playoffs...
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Yeah, while I want to keep Fangio, I m not biting my fingernails because somebody is looking at him.
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Just adds more urgency to this seasons run. Make the best of the chance you have, and it may be one chance if he leaves...
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As long as Mel Tucker is not involved, everything will be OK.
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OR Greg Blaaaaaaaaaaaache
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Bear/Vikings Highlights. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNXUwjEO5bY
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Rivera leaving on 06 was self inflicted. Lovie didn't like the fact that Rivera was getting praise and felt his job was going to be threatened. So he got rid of him. Career ending move for Lovie.
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I hope the Bears are not looking past the Eagles to the Rams in LA. That would be a huge mistake. Lets keep it one game at a time and let everything take care of itself. We need another Club Dub party this coming sunday.....
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Fangio doesn't come across as having a dynamic energetic personality. In interviews he's not very colorful - pretty much meat and potatoes. He'll not appeal to some GMs HOWEVER, with all the openings out there he just has to appeal to ONE GM and that's all she wrote.
He'll be a HC like Nagy in that he'll run the team and the defense but totally turn over anything relating to offense to his OC. The other problem is that he could take a few assistants with him not to mention getting distracted from focusing on the Eagles this weekend and the Rams after that.
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I don't believe the team will look past the Eagles, Nagy has done a great job in keeping them focused. The one game you could make a case for is the Giants game, but this is the playoffs - I just don't see it happening.
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I feel pretty good about the Eagles game. Bears have been tough at home. I like our chances. When they have to go on the road is when I will worry.
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NBC Sports 11:47am 1/2/2018
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The Bears' wide reciever corps -- a unit that's particularly banged up after injuries to Allen Robinson (ribs), Taylor Gabriel (ribs) and Anthony Miller (shoulder) -- are all still considered day-to-day. Robinson has been out since the Bears' win in San Fransisco on December 23rd, while Gabriel and Miller suffered their injuries in the season finale in Minnesota.
"They're in a good spot with us" the head coach added. "... I do feel good with where they're at right now."
Nagy had slightly more to say about safety Eddie Jackson, who's been out since spraining his ankle on the NFC North title-clinching interception against Green Bay. Jackson will test the ankle today at practice, but is still considered day-to-day as well.
"For him, it's one of those deals where I have to make sure what he's telling us and where he's at physically," Nagy said. "We'll test it today and get an idea practice-wise or whatnot and then just go day by day. If he's in a good spot and he can go then we'll do that, and if he's not then we'll have to make that decision."
There was no explicit update on Aaron Lynch, who also remains day-to-day with an elbow sprain.
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I feel wary about Miller. What causes that shoulder to pop? He wasn't touched when he went down with the injury, literally just running with the ball. He actually dropped the ball as he reached the sideline and at first I thought his injury was wear the point of the ball went into his groin - ouch! That left a big hole on our team this past Sunday, and either they need to figure a way out to strap it in better, or sit him in favor of Wims/White. The Eagles secondary is said to be there weakness, I think either of those big bodies will be a good choice versus someone who might go down at any time just running around.
The future is bright for Miller, but is he our best choice right now?
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I saw the injury report late afternoon yesterday - all 3 of the injured wideouts were in full practice status. Bears will still need to dress an extra receiver(s) for Sunday.
I believe Wims is a backup for Miller's slot spot and White is the backup for Gabriel.
As for Eddie Jackson, I think they were hesitant to practice him because of the slippery practice conditions and decided to give him an extra day to heal. I think Lynch is pretty much out.
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I do not think Eddie is going to play. Bush has been OK - one bad penalty in the Vikes game.
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But fast Eddie is a difference maker back there, we’ll miss him. We need to make it hard for Foles to breathe and put him in the dirt often. I look for them to try to dunk and dunk to get the ball out quickly.
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Jackson told the media he expects to play
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I read somewhere that Foles is real good at avoiding pressure, like he has been sacked half as many times as Wentz on a per game basis. Need to even that up this Sunday please.
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Gimpy Jackson vs healthy Bush ?
Foles must have a quicker release and is very accurate - he's just not very mobile.
Trubisky had 3 runs against the Vikes - all scrambles. Trubisky will probably have designed runs this weekend.
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Someone here said Jackson is in week 3 of 4 week injury.
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Hub Arkush noted the Eagles OL was pretty weak earlier in the season and had injuries especially to the tackles.
Since they're healthier now he says it's the "best line thjey'll face since the Rams and we know how that turned out."
Foles will be under pressure and hit often. They don't have much of a running game and I don't think they'll score a lot.
The Eagles are without 3 starters in their DB. Hopefully the Bears can exploit that because their front 7 is really good and stops the run well.
Unfortunately downfild passing has not been a strength so I look for a low scoring nail biter Sunday.
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Low scoring nail biter is ok, as long as the good guys come out on top. ;)
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Bears on defense. Eagles don't run well (28th) and the Bears are the best in the league against the run. Eagles are 7th in passing Bears are 7th in stopping the pass. So about even, with Bears getting a slight advantage because of Philly not being balanced offensively.
Bears on offense. Bears passing is the weakest phase of their game offensively/defensively. But the Eagles are 30th against the pass which helps the Bears quite a bit. Eagles are very good against the run (7th) Bears 11th but lately been on the upswing.
Special teams. I'd guess that the only advantage the Bears have is with Cohen on punt returns. Hopefully he'll be busy.
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I think the Bears win by 10 or more.
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FWIW, both Hub and Weiderer are fairly optimistic that Eddie gives it a go on Sunday. Probably a limited session on Friday or Saturday would be a good indicator. The Bears are just being very cautious.
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I'm pretty nervous about this game. Too many even on here are overlooking them. This won't be a cakewalk. They're the defending champs and they got there by being overlooked, much like this season. They clocked the Bears 31-3 last season.....
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Me too. The Eagles run game does not scare me. What scares me is Ertz, Jeffery, Tate, Agholor.
Although The Queens have: Thielen, Diggs, Rudolph, Treadwell - and we contained them. And the Queens have a better run game.
So - is Foles better than Cousins? And how are Foles ribs?
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Last season means exactly jack ****.
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It's a playoff game - the Bears will be facing a playoff team. It ain't going to be easy no matter the opponent (well maybe except for the Vikings).
The Eagles are pretty much the same team that won the Super Bow with the exception of their defensive backfield where they may be starting 3 backups...one of which may be ex-Bear Crevon LeBlanc. A fiesty slot guy with little deep speed....he can be beat deep.
Eagles are playing down Foles injured ribs...heh heh.
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A couple crunches and foles will have trouble breathing much less throwing a ball. I see these guys getting better and better. Look, even if they lose its been a much better year than I thought
it would be.
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Anything ribs is painful and hard to recover from. You can have trouble breathing. The guy could not return to the game.
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Coughing, laughing, sneezing, breathing...they all hurt with bruised/busted ribs...
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He had a full practice today and thinks he's fine.
Untill he takes a couple of hard hits by Hicks and Mack that is. Then I doubt he'll be throwing many long passes.
I HATE Eagles fans.
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Unless Pederson has something new up his sleeve, the Eagles are who they are with Foles. No running game, which plays to our strength. Abandon the run and let our front 7 batter your offensive line and push them back into Foles. Hold the ball 2.5 ticks to allow the deep pass to develop and feel the pressure. I know this is the Eagles and I know they beat us last year and are the returning champs and Foles is the wonderboy… but not this year. The Giants beat us with a solid running attack, a pick 6, and a trick play. The Dolphins beat us with a running attack, spreading the defense out, and withering heat. Green Bay and New England beat us before we knew who we were.
The Eagles march was all in Philly last year. The Eagles are on the road, and Soldier will be rocking. I honestly feel we are going to steamroll the Eagles and take it on the road to LA.
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Look, even if they lose its been a much better year than I thought it would be.
I would have agreed with you a month ago. But TBH if the Bears are not prepping for the Rams on Monday, I will be royally pissed. I expect a win and it will not depend on a late f*cking FG attempt by Sparky.
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They need to hit Foles early and often and very HARD. Is Foles better than Cousins? Maybe, but Cousins was crapping his pants and afraid in that last game. We need to make sure Foles ends up the same way.
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Miller is a badass...
Miller acknowledged his left shoulder completely dislocated during Sunday’s game against the Vikings.
“The shoulder came all the way out, so I had to pop it back in,” he said. “I’ve had to do that on numerous occasions this season.”
That’s a good indication Miller will have postseason surgery to stabilize his shoulder. For now, though, he’ll continue to wear the harness he has worn most of his rookie season.
“It’s not going to do anything different from what I’ve been doing,” he said. “I haven’t been 100 percent all season. I’ve still been managing to make plays and do my part for the team. That’s what I’m going to continue to try to do."
https://zippy.gfycat.com/BeautifulSlightFrillneckedlizard.webm"
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Unless Pederson has something new up his sleeve, the Eagles are who they are with Foles. No running game, which plays to our strength. Abandon the run and let our front 7 batter your offensive line and push them back into Foles. Hold the ball 2.5 ticks to allow the deep pass to develop and feel the pressure. I know this is the Eagles and I know they beat us last year and are the returning champs and Foles is the wonderboy… but not this year. The Giants beat us with a solid running attack, a pick 6, and a trick play. The Dolphins beat us with a running attack, spreading the defense out, and withering heat. Green Bay and New England beat us before we knew who we were.
The Eagles march was all in Philly last year. The Eagles are on the road, and Soldier will be rocking. I honestly feel we are going to steamroll the Eagles and take it on the road to LA.
The Pats beat us on a blocked punt and 90+ yard kick off return. The Pack beat us because Rodgers...was who we thought he was and we let him off the hook!
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Ain't that the truth. Two very winnable games..
Power rankings have us at #2 for a reason. We have a good team. Can we be beat? Anyone can be beat on any given day. Eagles are tough.. My bet is we're tougher.. Eagles have good wideouts, but can their O line handle our D line? That's the question.. And Pederson's no dumbass.. Though I will say. As the season has progressed, so has Nagy..
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Something else. You know all these gimicky plays that Nagy tries and we all **** about? I'd be willing to bet that somewhere that is going to payoff big. Although I would rather not see us try some of that ****.. LOL
Run Howard, pound the ball. Give me a 26 play drive for a touchdown leaving Foles on the bench to watch. Eagles have the 23rd rank defense. We just beat a top 5 D.
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Grizz do you think maybe we lost to the Giants because Chase Daniels was QB more than their run game. That friggin guy has no where with all to sense pressure or the athleticism to escape and extend the play and make positive yardage. With Trubisky we would have beat the Giants hands down.With the 4 losses we sustained we lost by a total of 14 pts and two of those were in OT. and the Pats 7pt. win was nearly overcome by a last second hail mary. I would say this team has risen to the top of the league. I don't see any team we can't beat if healthy. I won't say we'll win it all,but,no one better take us lightly at their own peril. I'll predict a fairly low scoring victory this week against the Eagles in the line of 17 - 10. There I said it and I'm glad!
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We lost the Giants game because Daniel was rattled - the Giants DC said we had film on him after his first game and we knew how to rattle him.
We actually could have won every game this season....GB game. Miami game the NFL and Miami made the Bears stand on the sidelines in in 105 degree heat. The New England game we had kickoff return against us for a TD - you F-ing kicker can't kick it into the endzone? Plus that same game we had a blocked punt for a TD
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I agree beerfan. We could just as easily be 16-0. I'll say early on we lost to GB because we lacked a culture of winning. Do not take your foot off the throat of your beaten opponent. I think now maybe the team and Nagy understands that. Play to win not to lose. It never worked for us before. The only thing prevent strategy prevents is a victory. Go Bears!
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I’m wondering how good this O can be with another offseason together. I think they are just scratching the surface.
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Assuming Trubisky is the real deal - I think the offense could add a deep threat WR, a complete running back, and another offensive lineman. But I think they can win with the current talent base offensively but offense still ranked 21st.
BTW, Mack, Fuller and Jackson were just voted all-pros.
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Like all the optimism here and yeah, No.2 for a reason I'd agree. The biggest factors I see complicating things is lack of having been there, done that. Pressure of the game could get to them. Perhaps too much success too fast? This team looked like the reincarnation of the 85 team in that first game first half against the Pack, then they blew it. Youth and inexperience are perhaps what could derail them. But honestly....my issue is I'm afraid to hope. Having been let down so often by this team, I'm nervous.
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Me too.....very nervous.
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Been 8 years since we've been in the playoffs. Lost to the Pack in the championship game... So it's easy to understand the apprehension. The eagles are playing good ball right now, but so are the Bears. There would be a lot more talk about Superbowl if they had the "experience"..
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I think we beat the Eagles at home, but lose on the road to the Rams. It will be our youth and the fact we do not play very well on the road.
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Eddie Jackson is a game time decision.
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Been 8 years since we've been in the playoffs. Lost to the Pack in the championship game... So it's easy to understand the apprehension. The eagles are playing good ball right now, but so are the Bears. There would be a lot more talk about Superbowl if they had the "experience"..
Experience is over rated. Talent wins the games.
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Jackson practiced
https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2019/01/03/chicago-bears-injury-report-eddie-jackson-nfl-playoffs-eagles-wild-card/?utm_source=bearswire&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=pos1headline
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Experience is over rated. Talent wins the games.
But when talent is close to even, experience usually wins.
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Coaching is THE force multiplier. It takes talent and utilizes it better (see Fangio the way he's using Mack, Roquan et al. and Nagy's use of Cohen)....
One thing that I always loved about football is that it is a true team game. Ten guys on the field can do their job perfectly but if one does not that one can be the reason a play (and season) fails.
What excites me so much about this team (above the fact that they have a pulse and are genuinely interesting) is that they really seem to be playing for EACH OTHER as much as themselves. A good example is look at when a player who outside of Chicago goes out and has a good play (Bellamy, McManus) and EVERYONE is patting them on the back on the sideline and just enjoying the moment. Its happened multiple times this season and is a good indicator of where this team locker room is....
They do not know how good they can be (yet). The best is yet to come........
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Experience is over rated. Talent wins the games.
Big part of me agrees.. But another part knows that the playoffs seem to speed up a notch and become a bit more intense. With that said, this is the best I've felt about football in Chicago in a long time..
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Playoff Football is the best... I love March madness,,, but it doesn't get any better than this (unless we lose, LOL)
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I love Bears playoff games...but it's nerve racking.
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It’s the only pro playoffs where it’s one and done...
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Trey Burton groin injury, wth??? We are going to need ALL of our weapons to win today....
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Beardown my friends! Today is the day!
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It’s the only pro playoffs where it’s one and done...
Only if you lose..
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Waiting is the hardest part. Cant start drinking beer too soon or I wont remember the game. lol. Bear down and lets hope for a great outcome!!!
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It was a week ago I said Eagles are the team I didn't want to see, but here we are. Foles is like the rest, rough him up, and often.. The only scenario that I would be surprised with is if we get spanked. Anything else won't surprise me.
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Yep. Eagle have a lot of GREAT football players: Cox, Foles, Jeffery, Ertz + others
The area we need to exploit are their corners. Two backups. I heard one analyst say he does not like either corner. Eagles secondary is missing 3 starters.
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I guess Corey Graham is back so only 2 corners out.
Just heard the Eagles are regarded as having a good run defense because they average only allowing 97 yards.
However they average giving up 4.7 yards per carry and teams running the ball at least 20 times have beaten the eagles every time.
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Ravens are determined to give the ball away. Geez!
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3 fumbles in two possessions.
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Not looking good for the Ravens, and that doesnt bother me at all.
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Is Corey Graham considered a starter? Then there is the french man Craven LebLanc. Wasn't Deiondre' Hall a Bear
3 ex Bears
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Burton, White and Wims are inactive
Jackson is active
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Trey Burton inactive today, Eddie Jackson IS active.
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Hopefully Shaheen has a big day.
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Hopefully the bears have a good day. I hate watching games
Drinking coffee. Watching the blowing up of the entire
Raven organization before my eyes. Horrible play by Jackson
And flacco rots on the bench. Awful
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Really hurts to not have Burton.. WTF?
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I bought my victory pizza so I have confidence the Bears win
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GO BEARS!!!
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wound up tighter than a $2 watch. Chargers letting the Ravens back in it. They just might pull it off.
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Should be a good game the Pats vs the Chargers. Hoping for a super boring Bears win now please.
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I can't believe at my age I'm as wound up as I am over a stupid game..... but I am. I guess some things never do change. GO BEARS!!!!!!!!
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If the Bears take care of the ball and don't turn it over they win easily.
If they throw INT's and fumble more then once they will be in a close one.
I think they win by two scores.
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GO BEARSSS!!!
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I like the Bears chances also,but,they're gonna need one of the backup TEs to step up. Go Bears!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Right down the field. Not good
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Floyd!!
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D gave up some big chunks of yardage on that opening drive..
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these 2 coaches know each other. down 3 already
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This is not going good...not liking the feel of this
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Have to hold them here
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this is starting to scream clusterf uck
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Need a QB that can make plays.
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Excellent field position and nothing. Terrible... This could get away from them if they don't get something on the board soon.
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Holding in the end zone!
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WTF? Terrible spot!
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Get 33 out of the f'ing game.
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WTF kind of spot was that?!
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hope nobody bet the mortgage payment. right down the field again.
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Man, what did I say about this game?!? Not going good here
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Looks like the league wants the Philly Cinderella story.
D is going to have to make a statement and not let the refs decide it.
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Why do I have an irrational hatred of the traitor alshon Jeffrey?
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Not looking good
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Why do I have an irrational hatred of the traitor alshon Jeffrey?
Agree!
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How do they leave Jeffery open like that?
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Crowd needs to make some fricking noise!!!
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There we go!
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Down by contact.. Fukk!
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every play bears will get f ucked in the ass
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This is looking terrible!!
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Nice!!! Now friggin make something of it!!!
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Another terrible play call...wth
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Conservative play-calling with a mediocre QB is a real recipe for championships. God, we could've had Mahomes.
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Why throw the ball to a place where they can't get a first down
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bears can't even get a first down
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Yes
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So much for the ref conspiracy.
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Clusterf of a offense. Need to move the ball!
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Need a TD here..
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Conservative play-calling with a mediocre QB is a real recipe for championships. God, we could've had Mahomes.
Yeah well 31 teams can say that.
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He went hands to the face TWICE and after the play right in front of the ref. Pretty much have to call it.
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In FG range if we had a reliable kicker...
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Nagy needs to RUN THE BALL
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Yeah well 31 teams can say that.
31 teams passed on Mahomes?
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Eagles D is Dm good...
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Now mitch is hurt
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3-3
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3-3!
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Jordan Howard 3 attempts for 12 yards. That will not win championships.
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Foles has floated a couple balls, they should be int
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Foles making us look like a **** team
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He is like Rodgers just throws it up and somehow they come down with it no matter what. WTF?
How does Tate hold onto that?
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bears going down if something doesn't change fast. getting beat on both sides of the ball.
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Eagles making some crazy plays. This is a playoff tested team and yeah, it f'ing matters...
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Foles is pn fire. Need a better pass rush
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Mack needs to earn his check here....
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There we go!
He was going to throw one sooner or later.
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int
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You can't keep throwing as your getting hit and keep getting lucky.
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One of those floaters had to get picked
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Needed that badly...
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He was out of bounds!
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One foot down. Challenge it.
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incomplete
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I saw that in real speed. How the ref called that a catch I'll never know. He was right there.
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How much did they give up to get Trubisky?
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Trubisky has to be smarter then that though!
We are missing Burton. We need a TE going up the middle.
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Fricking Trubisky!! I'm hating these play calls. Howard is north south so they run him wide. They need to pound him up the middle!!!
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f uck. out of bounds
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Nice punt.
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Another terrible throw by Tru. Fk...
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Has Trubisky kept a pass in bounds all year on those deep outs to the sideline?
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I'll be very surprised if they win this...
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Agree, Chris. He has done that several times. Ridiculous
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Bears hanging on by fingernails.
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Finally a Eagles punt
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Offense is looking totally inept
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Not sure why they aren't pounding Howard. Need to get him going
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D starting to tighten up. But once again we're getting fukked by our QB play
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Not sure why they give Mizzel so many snaps.
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philly coach and Nagy were on the same staff. Doug knows Matt
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Finally hitting the middle of the field. Been open all day.
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Nice! We needed that.
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DAMN!!!
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Aaand they give it to Cunningham WHY?? Stupid
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We need at least 3 before the half. Then we get the ball second half.
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Helluva catch by Miller. Just couldn't hang on...
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Incredible play by Leblanc. Remember that one.
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No way they give the Bears the ball there? Is there?
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WOW!
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LOL
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This is too funny lol
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Now they say incomplete.
Wrong call techinically. But the right call in the real world.
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What a clusterfuck.
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First down!
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W T H? Should be Bears ball
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Another INT Trubisky's lucky not to have.
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TRU! Knock it off!!!!
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Kick the field goal take a 6-3 lead into the half.
We get the ball to start the half.
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Good grief... Get the lead at least
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hold your breath
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You two should get a room...
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Crazy to watch football 50 plus years and have a call you have never seen affect the first playoff game in eight years...
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6-3 BEARS!
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Smart TO by Beagles. Parkey is as shaky as they come
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I stand by my pre-game prediction. The Bears win by two scores when it is all said and done.
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Dear God that was awful on the offense
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Parkey always looks like he’s about to break into a million shards of glass. Or a smoking pile of dust.
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Howard 5 attempts for 25 yards. 5 yard average.
Why are we not pounding Howard up the middle??
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Run Howard up the middle and attack the middle of the field passing. That is the key to success against this defense.
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Twelve of those yards were on that last draw when the Eagles weren't worried about the run.
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Ok we got screwed on that Miller pass to the 5. Thanks refs for not calling a catch a catch.
And I am so pisssed at Trey Burton. First he tells Nagy he isnt "comfortable" running the Philly Special, then he "mysteriously" gets a groin injury the night before we play them? NFW, he is a pusssy and I am really ticked. And put me down for wanting to see Mack earn his pay. He usually shows up in the big games, but he has done nothing so far. Lets hope he is saving it up for the second half. Hit Foles, and PLEASE hit him hard.
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Exactly. Gotta run him to tire the D out. Need to get Howard the ball coming out of the half.
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And so much for having Jackson available, since we are not playing him. If he isnt ready I understand, but still. I dont have a good feeling about the rest of this game. Just saying.
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Same feelings about Burton. Something about both those deals rubs me the wrong way.
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And put me down for running Howard, and then run him some more. Get him 20+ carries in the second half please.
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I think Jackson is active to play in case his back up gets hurt.
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Fucck Trey Burton, put me down for saying it right now....
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Take it right down the field for a TD and never look back!
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GO BEARS!!!
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I am f ucking sick of "mystery" injuries. And having to rely on that kicker to win is a death sentence at some point.
Foles needs to get his ass crunched up but good. Get to work 52!!
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Hoping for a super boring Bears win now please.
Nailed it.
Wierdest play was the Miller/non catch that was a catch play.
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Foles looks like he made a miraculous recovery.
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Keep stacking first downs!
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Another wasted drive...
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Going to be the D that wins this, if they do...
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****!
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Stupid!
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stupid penalty.
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I hate what the league has become.
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come on d!
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So I guess tackling Mack is ok?
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Pfffft!
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Terrible call!
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BULLSHIT... D-Line getting mugged and no flags!!!
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oh for God sakes !
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I'm out....they're going to blow this game....
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Think I said to beware of the Eagles.....now, you see why....
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Good.
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Are we playing Green Bay? They can hold our D-line and if there is hand fighting it is PI? But only for them?
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Fk yerself, dave....like you always do....
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We have to get more pressure on Foles. He has entirely too much time.
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Foles magic my ass. Getting jobbed left and right here. Bears need to step up. This team is beatable
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Could see that comng a miled away. Philly in the superbowl of course. shi t calls and tackling the bear defense.
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Not sure why we aren't lining up Mack on the other side from time to time.
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Eat a dick, “sporty”...
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Why no flag. He was there before the ball.
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Seriously? No flag there?
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Shaheen is the softest TE I have ever seen. He always goes down like a butterfly.
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I've moved past pissed on to enraged. the nfl can blow me.
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Twice now he has killed drives by not getting a first down when it was there for the taking.
All he had to do was not jump. Just barrel through the DB.
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Need a 3 and out here to win back the field position battle...
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I don’t know how that wasn’t pass interference
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Not letting it ruin my day. 1 I still think we win and 2 if they don't we still have a very bright future.
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Philly WRs looking for a flag on every play...
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Who here would not have been satisfied with this team hosting a playoff game before the season started?
The future is bright.
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Why wouldn't they? They were getting them earlier for nothing.
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Team ain't going anywhere in the future unless Trubisky starts earning that #2 pick cred. The days of "managing" your way to a title are over.
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BOOM!
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BTW, Howard has 7 carries for 19 yards outside of the 12-yd draw the Eagles didn't care about.
Go draft Jacobs.
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Can't get enough of those dump passes that go nowhere.
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Nagy's being outcoached!
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TD BEARS!!!
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Who is being out coached?
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Great dump passes that drive!
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BEARSSSSS!!!!!!!!
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LOL
The Bears finally make a few non-conservative plays and nice throws and the sarcasm comes out. That should be directed at the coach.
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The play to Bellamy was a total set up.
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Three big time throws by Mitch on that drive...
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Over and over he blocked for the pass to the WR screen. Trubisky pump fakes and Bellamy heads up field wide open.
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I gotta wonder if the bears have been setting this up all game . I don't claim to be a coach at all, but if the bears
done it, the eagles will to. C'mon guys!
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3 man rush on 3rd and 10?
Come on Vic!
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DA BEARS!!!
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Yes sir!!!
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Foles is begging to get intercepted again.
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He likes to just throw them up and hope his WR comes down with them.
It was working in the first half for him and got him some BS PI calls.
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Why did Cohen run out of bounds?
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Great our punter shanks it.
This game!
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LET'S GO D!!!
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terrible punt. bears f ucked
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See how their TE fights for yards. Ours never do that.
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Ugh! Wrap up!
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right down the field .
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they get a td bears down 2. they aint goin for a fg
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Here we go!
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Well, the season comes down to just this one play. Stop them and you win. Fail to stop them and you lose.
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Damn...
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A good season for a team that was supposed to go nowhere. The best is yet to come.
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it will come down to the bear kicker
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That assumes Mr. #2 can get them down the field.
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Nagy screwed up not calling another time out that series.1
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told ya. God help all bear fans
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Again...here we go...
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earn yur pay kid
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Of course
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Get an offense.
And a coach.
Kicker would help too.
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**** Parkey!
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Chris go **** yourself your trolling piece of ****!
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Pekin, you represent too many football fans too well. Overly emotional, not bright, big-mouthed.
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Go take your frustration out on your wife, not me.
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Poor Parkey is going to get his ass kicked in every bar he ever goes to in Chicago. He better hope they cut him so he can get out of town.
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We all knew it would happen been saying it all year
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Lost on a Double Doink. Helluva way to go out.
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My wife is just fine and so am I.
I unlike you do not troll other teams boards to get some high from putting others down.
The fact you do this to find joy in your pathetic life says way more about you then it does about anyone being frustrated with their teams loss.
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Fuucking Parkey just cost us a chance to move on in the playoffs. Mother Fuucker. Pace, whatever it takes, cut Parkey and sign Gould back.
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Bears win it all next year.
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Feel free to back your troll claim, Pekin. You said something stupid. Again, go direct your anger elsewhere. Maybe the refs for a change...or the millionth time.
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Sadly, not surprised. That suckers been doing that all season and we knew we couldn't count on him in the playoffs. Number one need next year-a reliable kicker. Get Gould back
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You are a troll you came here dissing the Bears the entire game.
Who does that? You aren't a Bears fan. Are you even a football fan?
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Wrong on all fronts, Pekin. Just stop while you're behind.
The Bears pi-ssed away this game. You wanna argue against that, or go with the troll malarky again?
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I will never take back the fact you are a troll.
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****...Parkey. One job - and that is to make kicks.
I felt the D was off and little pass rush. I felt Nagy put too much confidence in the D.
Nagy's play calling on O was off.
That 2 point conversion miss by the Bears was .
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Bears lost because they have a terrible kicker.
I actually told my wife they will drive down the field and he will miss it.
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Dang,
Kinda laughed cause it hurt so much.
We all knew Parkey would lose the playoffs for us, just did not think the first round at home.
Eagles played well. However I do think our offensive playacting was a bit overthought. Same as the KC playoff game loss last year.
Nagy really needs to learn how to wear a defense down with a RB. Maybe Howard is not the guy, but we better find someone who is that guy. Because if it just the coach's preference to call passing plays, we will never win the SuperBowl.
Mack played poorly this game. Hick's and Trevathan our the defensive MVP's.
We have no 1st or 2nd round pick in draft and our cap space is not overwhelmingly great. We better win it all next year, otherwise our window may not be as big as some think.
Draft K in the 7th!!
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We all knew he would miss it.
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This shouldn't have come down to a kick. Our offense sucked, and where the hell was Mack? I'm not surprised after seeing the way this team came out to start the game. Our offense was really bad especially the first 3 quarters. Mostly I'm disappointed in our D, they let us down when we needed them at the end. If they don't cut Parkey tomorrow then they all need to be shot..
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We all knew he would miss it.
Yep! Only a homer thought otherwise
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My 13 year old son cried. I laughed. Glad I am not Parkey. He is not sleeping tonight.
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For Parkey's sake I hope he is cut.
Seriously.
I fear for his well being. Dude needs to get the **** out of town.
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I hope this ends the Parkay tenure
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The offense was always going to be this team's downfall. You can't win with just defense anymore. Trubisky isn't very good at the moment and there is no running game. Plus, the coaching staff plays conservative football in an era of high-powered offense.
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I hope this ends the Parkay tenure
You spelled "torture" wrong.
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I think the Bears tried to open up the offense in the 2nd half
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It was a weird game because the two coaches know each other and each others playbook so well. They coached together for 7 years.
I think that added a dynamic that was under reported and was a large factor in the game.
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They really missed Burton and I really think Eddie Jackson would have pickef off one of those floaters.
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You spelled "torture" wrong.
NO, I meant tenure, meaning length of time as a Bear
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Yeah not having those two was huge.
WTF is up with Burton?
Worried about his future money making in Philly after he retires?
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I think that Mack was thinking about his play on O, the two point conversion, instead of making plays on D. That was stupid on Nagy's part. If Vic leaves, our D will take a step back next year, and we will be rebuilding on D next year. Sigh. As much as I would drive Parkey out of town, or drop him off at a project in Cabrini Green, that Mfer hit SIX CROSSBARS this year. Has ANY kicker in the NFL EVER EVER EVER hit 6 crossbars in a SINGLE season? No, there has never been a douche so bad.
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Pace has to draft a kicker or get a UDFA
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Oh I would drop off Burton with Parkey, in a dark alley. I am really pisssed at both of them right now. The good news is I no longer have to give a shiit about the rest of the playoffs.
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Watching comcast postgame show with Briggs, Wanny Forte and A. Brown.
They showed a practice video of Parkey kicking and hitting a light post over and over and over each time it bounces off left.
Maybe the dumbass shouldn't have practiced like that...
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I mean to hit a light post is amazing. Each time it bounces off left? WTF? Maybe try and kick it down the middle.
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I agree, no more nail biting. Yeah, fukk Burton,WTF? Last minute he has a groin pull?
Once again, no fukking run game.. All the talking heads that picked Philly were spot on. No playoff experience (showed in the first 3 quarters), no run game, and a QB that isn't there..
We just lost to a team that really isn't all that good. Last season they were a much better team..
I still say the D didn't have a good game either. They held them to two touchdowns and a field goal, but they couldn't stop 'em on 3rd down when it counted... Pathetic. Again, where the hell was Mack?
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Philly had 7-8 in the box more often than not. Hard to pound it up the middle when the D is stacked like that...
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Don't diss tbe defense today. They gave up 16 points to a team that won the Super Bowl with almost this exact same offensive lineup. Oh yeah, they also had two interceptions. And gave up about 40 something yards rushing .
Bears offense scored one TD and kicked 3 fields goals for 15 points. Eagles had the best red zone defense and it showed. Losing Burton was big as the Bears really don't have any big time receivers like Jeffery and Ertz, though Robinson showed he's pretty close. And Shaheen was over drafted in the 2nd round - he's tall but he has no speed and doesn't pose a threat to the defense.
As for Trubisky I didn't see him missing a lot of open receivers out there. Sure he could have made more plays but he didn't get a whole lot of help from the run game. How many times did we face 2nd and 10 or 2nd and 11?
Parkey will get all the blame and he should get most of it but our offense needed to put up more points but just didn't have the firepower to take advantage of the Eagles secondary and the Bears O-line excellent protection. Keep Long and re-sign Massey....and Callahan too.
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Yes to all 3 of those guys...
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The salary cap will be going up again so it should be doable.
I really hate to second guess but when you lose by one point I begin to wonder if those two point plays with the defensive players who aren't used to blocking and catching and handing the ball off tackle to a small WR is really worth it.
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Feels like when the Bears lost to the Niners in the play offs. Came back strong the next year.
We all know how that ended up.
They will re-focus and be better next year. Trubisky and the WR's get another year in the offense. Hopefully we keep Fangio.
If not surely there is someone on the staff who can step up.
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I've seen some pics that show Parkey was blocked. That changes the narrative a little. I wasn't happy with Nagy's play calling. I think he was a little too cute once again. Trubisky had a good game for his first playoff experience, I think it would hurt much more if the loss was on him.
I still see this season as an overwhelming success and a huge step forward. I'm excited to see how the offense performs in year two.
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Not sure why teams look at kickers as chump change. I think Parkey is every bit as important as Mack is. He actually puts points on the board, except tonight when he was needed. Mack didn't do much all game and Parkey could have been the difference, SHOULD have been, really. He made the first and shanked the second. Not sure how they got that TO in to stop him like that because it looked like it was a good play. But they gave em the TO. But there was a lot of bad this game. Trubisky not keeping drives going, the D letting the Eagles march downfield, for whatever reason getting away from running Howard, some of the stupid play calling again and once again, a doink off the uprights for the umpteenth time this season. Parkey will be kicking his pet poodle during next season. Who's going to want him? In a game that mattered the most, the worst of the Bears showed up and upended everything....
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Parkey supposedly has 9 million guaranteed money. parting with him isnt going to be easy
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The kicking has been a clusterf*ck all season. It cost a first round bye and now a playoff game. Anyone could have seen it coming. This BS narrative that “there’s no one out there...”. There had to be someone out there who could make a 35 yard FG.
The defense played well enough to win...Trubisky played great when it counted, some beautiful, clutch 4th quarter passes....had us right there for the winning kick.
Sh*t....
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Parkey supposedly has 9 million guaranteed money. parting with him isnt going to be easy
Heard there's a gofundme to buyout his contract. Heck, I'd throw a couple in the hat....they absolutely cannot go into next season with that sucker on their payroll. Don't think it's possible anyway as the fans want to lynch him.
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From the Trib, a excerpt.....next seasons success is not promised and we've seen it before...so this loss really really sucks.
>>But the football gods often operate with a “Nothing is ever easy” ruthlessness. So rather than allow a fun-filled journey up the NFL mountain to continue, they hit the Bears with an avalanche, sending them back to the bottom, left to start the climb all over again in eight months.
That added to the heaviness in the locker room. The Bears had a genuine belief they could win the Super Bowl in four weeks.
“That’s what makes this so hard,” Robinson said. “Our season just ended. And now coming back here next year, everything is going to be twice as hard. I can tell you that much. … One of my old coaches always told me, the better you play, the better you have to play.
“I know that for a fact. Coming in next year, we’re going to have to be twice as good in OTAs as we were this year, twice as good in camp and twice as good during the regular season.”
Even then, nothing will be promised.
In the NFL, even when a window appears to be opening for a team, it can slam shut with the swiftness and finality of a guillotine blade.
In 2001, the Bears enjoyed a similar season to this, a surprising worst-to-first leap. That Bears team, like this one, won games in so many different ways. That Bears team, like this one, won the division. That Bears team, like this one, charged into the postseason on a four-game winning streak.
And then that Bears team lost its playoff opener. At home. To the Eagles.
The Bears lost a dozen times the next season and didn’t get back to the playoffs for three more years after that.
The Super Bowl Bears of 2006 thought they would have many more chances to replace the gut-punch of a 29-17 loss to the Colts with a feeling of pure euphoria. The franchise, though, made it back to the postseason just once in the next 11 years.
Now? The Bears’ drought without a playoff victory will enter Year 9.
“This hurts, man,” Trevathan said. “It really does. We had so many chances to execute and couldn’t get it done.”
He shook his head in disbelief. In one cruel moment, everything had ended. By midweek, Halas Hall will be empty.
“When you lose,” Nagy said, “the next day, it’s like a bomb hits and everyone is gone.”
There’s just no way.
dwiederer@chicagotribune.com
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This team will be better next year unless injuries destroy them.
Bears lost against Carolina in the playoffs and went to the SB the next year. They lost to the Niners then went to the SB and won it in 85.
I am optimistic about their future. Be pissed at the loss. But these aren't your same old Bears.
They are a very young team and should get better. No guarantees but the arrow is pointing up.
Trubisky in his third year and second year in this offense? A whole off season with the same WR's and working things out? The offense should be a lot better next year.
I saw a Nagy interview today where he said when they were installing the offense Trubisky didn't know all the defenses so couldn't absorb what he was supposed to do against them. Now he knows those defenses and what he is supposed to do. Now imagine a whole offseason of cementing what and where he is supposed to go with the ball against each defense on each play.
I think Trubisky is going to be a top 10 QB in the league for a long time. He hasn't peaked. He is just beginning to scratch the surface of how good he can be.
The D should remain good to excellent. Smith was a rookie and missed training camp. He should be better next year.
A kicker that makes the FG's he is supposed to? Yeah we will have that.
I bet we draft one if nothing is available in the offseason. Althugh I hear Goulde is available.
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Cannot say it enough, nothing is guaranteed for next year. Trubisky could get a season ending injury in the preseason, you just never know. The Jags thought this was their year, it wasn't. Do we have good young team, yeap for sure, but it does not mean we will be back. Too many factors, the stars have to align.
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If you watch the video of the last kick in slow motion, Daniels crumpled and the defensive player got a hand on the ball.
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Heard there's a gofundme to buyout his contract. Heck, I'd throw a couple in the hat....they absolutely cannot go into next season with that sucker on their payroll. Don't think it's possible anyway as the fans want to lynch him.
Yeah, a lot of us could and would chip in, but thats not the issue. I am not in disagreement that a go fund me page will be started. I just believe the league wouldnt allow it because it would circumvent the cap rules in place. As for the money, the McCaskeys have the money. We know that, we arent morons you know. Its the cap issue.. The league would fight that tooth and nails.
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Listened to Golic on ESPN this morning on the way to work - they were talking to Chicago' Tom Waddle about the long Miller catch over LeBlanc and subsequent fumble.
Initially ruled an incomplete pass but after review if was ruled a catch, but since the ref picked up the ball before anyone attempted to pick it up - it reverted back to incomplete pass? Or no play?
The announcers didn't understand why it wasn't Bears ball at the point of the fumble since it was never recovered. Huge play. I thought the Bears caught a break since I did not see Miller's knee hit the ground before the fumble.
Somewhat reminds me of the Bears/Packers NFC championship game where a ball was just sitting on the field.
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Agree, Hiber. The Bears have a history of this and yeah yeah history don't matter bs whatever, but it does matter. Fangio could get a HC job and that turns the D totally upside down. There are so many factors that go into a winning season, a huge one being lucky with injuries and another having the ball bounce your way. Next season, the balls could bounce to the other team. The int's may not be there. Mack could get injured or Hicks. To say yeah they'll be back is to totally lack understanding of what it really takes to get there in the first place.....I said the Eagles were going to be tough, they weren't going to be a cakewalk and that the Bears might lose. Nahhhhh...Bears take this....
how's that thinking today??.....
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Of course, nothing is guaranteed next year. Not for the Bears. Not for any team. However I would rather go into the season with next year's roster and another year's experience behind them than go into the season with this year's roster and lacking that extra year's experience.
Football, like life, is a game of probabilities. I would rather start out with the probabilities working for me than against me.
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Besides having to stay healthy next year we re going to have to play all of the other division winners, which wont be as easy next year. Plus we have no first or second round pick in the draft, which kind of stinks.
We NEED to keep Fangio, get Anthony Miller fixed up, and get rid of Pukey and sign Robbie Gould to come back. He was supposed to be at the game last night with his kids. Come on Pace, fix the wrong you did with Gould....
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Agree, Hiber. The Bears have a history of this and yeah yeah history don't matter bs whatever, but it does matter. Fangio could get a HC job and that turns the D totally upside down. There are so many factors that go into a winning season, a huge one being lucky with injuries and another having the ball bounce your way. Next season, the balls could bounce to the other team. The int's may not be there. Mack could get injured or Hicks. To say yeah they'll be back is to totally lack understanding of what it really takes to get there in the first place.....I said the Eagles were going to be tough, they weren't going to be a cakewalk and that the Bears might lose. Nahhhhh...Bears take this....
how's that thinking today??.....
There isn't ONE regular here that thought the Bears would win in a cake walk. Most of us were confident that they could win. But aside from a running back, and a couple of DBs, this was the same team that won the Super Bowl last year. The Eagles have won five of their last 6 beating Houston and the Rams in LA.
Yeah, a cake walk.
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The only way to deal with injuries aside from training practices is to upgrade your back ups. Bears dodged a bullet this season at CB and offensive tackle.
Bears don't have 1st or 2nd rounder but Pace has been fortunate in the 4th and 5th rounds. Maybe some more free agents might be inclined to sign with the Bears though there probably isn't a lot of cap to sign any impact guys.
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You never know about FAs. Sometimes it isnt all about the money and they just want an opportunity for a ring and like where the team is heading, but I dont hold much hope on FAs this year. Truthfully, like Massie, I think if they approach him in the right way he might do an extension and stay.
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Well, according to Dave 2 1/2 the Eagles weren't to be worried over..... right, Davey?
Last season means exactly jack ****.
Eagles won't be a pushover. They whipped the Bears last season.-Sporty How in hell is that relevant? -Davey 2 1/2
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There are so many teams needing kickers I'm predicting someone panics and drafts one in the fourth round starting a run.
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Unfortunately, I don't think the NFL is like the NBA. Massie will be 30 next year, so this may be his last chance for a big contract.
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Okay time for a joke...
I bear fan walks into a bar...
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A bar called Packers didn't make it.
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ot·to
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noun
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things.
synonyms: weakling, milksop, namby-pamby, mouse; chicken, scaredy-cat, yellow-belly, sissy, baby, candy-ass, milquetoast
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There are so many factors that go into a winning season, a huge one being lucky with injuries and another having the ball bounce your way.
The same could be said for each and every game. Luck plays a factor in all things.
What if more of the 10-15 passes Foles tossed up off his back foot to have a WR run under them and make the catch gets picked off?
What if they ruled the catch/fumble replay the correct way on the field and the Bears have the Ball at the 5 yard line before half?
What if they don't score on 4th down?
What if Parkey were cut a long time ago like fans wanted?
What if he makes the FG?
What if they didn't give the Eagles the TO to ice him?
What if the Bears converted on their 2 point attempt?
What if the Eagle did get that second foot/knee in bounds on the INT and that was a turnover?
What if Parky makes the OT field goal earlier in the year and the Bears didn't even have to play this weekend and they were on the bye?
What if Fuller holds onto the INT in the first game of the season to ice the GB game?
What if they didn't get one little finger tip on the second kick for the win?
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Just made my point.... Bears have a shot at it again next season IF a lot of things go their way. Or possible even if most things go their way. They're in the strongest position going into a offseason we've seen in some time but players come and go and can we hold on to the key ones and is Fangio staying and can they find a kicker actually worth what they pay him and and....many factors go into winning in this league....
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many factors go into winning in this league....
And the same number go into losing in this league....
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.....like having a bad kicker
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Don't take much to lose. As a Bear fan you should know this. Just draft badly, get the wrong FA's, wrong QB, wrong coaches and wala.....the Bears of the last friggin decade or so.... It's much harder to put together the right formula for success than it is to be stupid and throw together a hodgepodge mess and hope it works. Destruction is much easier than construction...
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What if more of the 10-15 passes Foles tossed up off his back foot to have a WR run under them and make the catch gets picked off?
Good point. Many here are criticizing the Bears for not getting to Foles more...meaning more sacks.
Bears had pressure on him throughout the game but Foles rarely held the ball for more than several seconds. And it was incredible how accurate he was with someone in his face. Unlike Kirk Cousins, he didn't wilt.
He also has quite a bit of trust with his receivers: Jeffery, Agholor, Ertz, Sproles and Goedert. I really really miss Jeffery...his catch on 3rd and 9 when Amukamora was laying back in the end zone was huge.
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But at least we have a QB and a head coach who knows how to use him. That has been the missing piece for so long. Now they just need to take the next step, and we need to get lucky with injuries again.
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Listened to Golic on ESPN this morning on the way to work - they were talking to Chicago' Tom Waddle about the long Miller catch over LeBlanc and subsequent fumble.
Initially ruled an incomplete pass but after review if was ruled a catch, but since the ref picked up the ball before anyone attempted to pick it up - it reverted back to incomplete pass? Or no play?
The announcers didn't understand why it wasn't Bears ball at the point of the fumble since it was never recovered. Huge play. I thought the Bears caught a break since I did not see Miller's knee hit the ground before the fumble.
Somewhat reminds me of the Bears/Packers NFC championship game where a ball was just sitting on the field.
Even the Eagles D thought it was Bears ball down there. Strange play...
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If the Bears decide to slip Coward to RT, I'd like to think that keeping both Amos and Callahan is doable. I want to resign Massie, but even at his age, I think there will be teams that can pay more than the Bears are able/willing to.
I believe the offense will get better next year. The key is to get lucky with the injuries.
If the Bears are not able to keep Fangio (and Donatell if he follows him as his DC), then they gotta hit with the next guy (Bowles, etc.).
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Everyone had to realize the Eagles would be tough. I for one honestly thought the Bears would handle them, win by 10. I was certain the Eagles couldn't blow the Bears out. I'm not totally surprised about losing a close one. One thing is certain, someone has to win and someone has to lose. I'll be surprised if the Saints don't handle these guys, not easily, but fairly. The Eagles are on a roll, they're confident for sure.. We just didn't play all that well, for at least the first 3 1/2 quarters. I still want to know where Mack was, 'cause he was a no show (Julius Peppers like)..
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Interesting how Trubisky was more accurate after he got hurtand stayed in the pocket......apparently because he couldn't scramble much.
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Yeah I was thinking Mack likes the big stage, he is going to have a monster game. But not so much. I still think he was over concerned about the 2 pt play he was in on.
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There isn't a darn thing any of us can do about the loss. Yes the sun still rose today. But put me in the camp of "That a was a disappointing loss, and we could easily not even make the playoffs next season".. Oh well, fukk football!! Until next season anyway..
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If Fangio goes, then why can't Donnatell become the Bears DC instead of going to wherever?
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Not me I can't wait till next year.
Trubisky has improved so much an Nagy will be working with him on reading defenses decision making and working faster(I noticed on many plays Trubisky hesitated when receivers were open and the defense defended the pass)
Pace will tweak the roster Nagy will learn from his mistakes and they will start off a better team.
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You figure Fangio takes Donnatel as his DC wherever he goes....
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Well, according to Dave 2 1/2 the Eagles weren't to be worried over..... right, Davey?
You are such an idiot. Do you truly not realize that last season’s results mean absolutely nothing this season? Are you truly that stupid?
The Eagles are a hot team, with a hot QB and on a hot streak. They were going to be a very tough opponent, but their success against the Bears last season had nothing to do with that at all. You are the only idiot who thought that, for whatever reason.
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You figure Fangio takes Donnatel as his DC wherever he goes....
Sometimes their contract doesn't allow taking the assistants
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Donnatel is out of contract - he didn't renew when Fangio did last year. But I believe if a coach is getting a promotion to HC or DC/OC they most of the time can get out of a contract as a lower level assistant.
We are assuming an NFL team offers Fangio and that Donnatel decides to leave a playoff-caliber team for a losing team under Fangio. Donatel is actually a year older than Fangio and if he wants to eventually be a HC too - you'd think he'd want a fast track to success rather than dealing with a long term project.
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The SCORE is saying Fangio is Denver's favorite candiate which is why Miami cancelled their interview with him.
There are interesting potential DCs like maybe Bolles.
Robinson had a bears post season receiving record.
Trubisky was 17-20 198 yards in the second half.
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If Fangio leaves, I have no doubt that the Bear's D coordinator job will be the most appealing D coordinator position. Pace will have his choice of the top available candidates.
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Sportster is correct. The Eagles did have pretty much the same playoff team as they did last year. However, the Bears have a couple different players than last year's team that got killed by the Eagles; Mack, Nichols, Roquan Smith, Robinson, Burton (if he played), Gabriel, James Daniels...and a new head coach/offensive coordinator. But other than that it was the same Bears team.
I think this is just Sportster's way of dealing with the trauma of the loss.
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A friend of mine just told me that the field goal was listed as officially blocked. Don't know if the block materially affected the trajectory of the kick.
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Apparently you are the moron who doesn't see the difference between a last place Bears team and a first place Bears team...no one is even talking about the Eagles having the same team as last year.
The Bears, however, are a completely different team...something your simpleton mind apparently doesn't grasp.
Who helps you log in?
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My God...
Yes, the Bears are different...completely different, which is why the results of last year's game don't mean a damn thing. How are you not getting this?
Let me repeat...the results of last year's game between the Eagles and the Bears does not mean a damn thing with regards to any meeting between the two teams this season.
Everyone gets this but you. Do not respond. I will delete any further dumbass remarks from you regarding this topic. It is closed.
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I still would take the scenario of 4th and goal with 1:00 minute left in game with our defense on the field for the win 100 out of 100 times.
That was the moment we had a chance to win the game and did not get it done.
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We outplayed the Eagles and lost. That makes me feel worse than being outplayed. After QB I gotta think kicker is the next most important position on a team. They dictate field position on kickoffs and made and missed FGs and more times than not the difference between winning and losing. When a QB shitz the bed on a series he can come back and be a hero. When a kicker misses a FG he may not get the chance to make up for that error.When you've got a good one don't let them get away.
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Here ya go Bears fans:
from the Sun times:
ByMadeline Kenney
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Think you would’ve made the Bears’ game-winning field goal? Well, now’s your chance to prove it.
Bears fans were quick to criticize kicker Cody Parkey on Sunday after he missed a 43-yard field goal attempt in the Bears’ 16-15 loss to the Eagles. Some have gone so far as to declare they would’ve made the kick — which by the way was actually tipped by Eagles defensive tackle Treyvon Hester.
Goose Island Brewing Co. believes that’s untrue and is willing to put a year of free beer on the line to prove outspoken Bears fans wrong.
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I still would take the scenario of 4th and goal with 1:00 minute left in game with our defense on the field for the win 100 out of 100 times.
That was the moment we had a chance to win the game and did not get it done.
I like the scenario (better) where the eagles were at midfield and our D should've stopped them back there. You're leaving out the part where it was 1st and goal and they had 4 chances to get it in. That's not a good spot to be in..
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The other thing, I'm guessing they showed run cause it was an easy play when they scored..
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This meme was inevitable.
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BTW - don't wast your time watching that stupid movie.
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Teammates are what teammates do they have your back:
https://sports.yahoo.com/bears-fans-booed-cody-parkey-heartbreaking-fg-miss-teammates-humane-041657568.html
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https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2019/01/07/chicago-bears-cody-parkey-contract-philadelphia-eagles-wildcard-playoff-kicker/?utm_source=bearswire&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=pos1headline
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I know people have been clamoring for Robbie Gould to come back, myself included. But I am wondering how his kickoff distance has been since he was gone. As I recall when Pace let him go, besides making a ton of money, his kickoffs were on the short side.
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On the SCORE yesterday they had Patrick Mannely as a guest to analyze Parkey's kick.
Mannely said he obtained film not available to the public and reviewed it with 2 NFL or former NFL kickers (i'll bet one is Gould)
He said the kick was blocked which directed the ball left. The kickers told him there was something wrong with Parkey's approach and leg swing were not right, maybe he was trying to put extra into the kick. The trajectory of the ball was too low so the defender jumped only a few inches to block it.
They also played an interview with Burton from yesterday morning with several reporters.
Burton was saying there was practice Friday and Saturday morning his body was 'locked up" which is what happens when he is injured. He as asked various questions and didn't pinpoint any moment in practice where he knew he was hurt or even what the injury was.
He was asked if it was a mental issue which he denied. Later he was saying his body locked up when it senses danger or something like that.
He was very strange and vague. The commentators said he has a history of anxiety problems and wonder if that's what it was. The interview certainly didn't answer any questions.
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Still stinks from here to high heaven:
The Bears made tight end Trey Burton a late addition to their injury report with a groin injury that would keep him from playing in the 16-15 season-ending loss to the Eagles.
Burton said on Monday he became aware of the issue last Friday and thought he would be able to push through it before waking up on Saturday to find things were “completely locked up.” He tried “everything possible” to loosen up, but it didn’t work out for him.
“I let my team down. I hate it,” Burton said, via the Chicago Tribune. “Especially going against one of my former teams. Playoff game. All the implications. It was tough.”
Burton has spoken about past issues with anxiety, including a December episode related to plans to have Burton throw a pass in a reprise of the “Philly Special.” Burton said he “couldn’t sleep that night thinking about it” and the Bears wound up having running back Tarik Cohen run the play instead.
Burton said he considered whether his issue on Wild Card weekend was a mental one, but felt he was in “a really good spot” mentally and that the reason for his absence from the lineup was purely physical.
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Someone said Parkey's first kick barely made it over and he might have been over compensating on the 2nd kick. It looked OK to me. Come on - it's 43 yards - not much further than today's extra points. Nobody kicks a 43 yarder short.
As for Burton. I didn't know it initially occurred Friday - if it had happened in bed the night before then I'd tend to think it was more mental.
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I would be surprised if Parkey even wants to stay in Chicago.
After what Trestman's family went through you know his life in Chicago is going to be miserable. There are too many weird deranged people out there thinking Parky did something personally to them. It's football, it's a sport, he's not a good kicker and he missed one. As for me I didn't expect him to make the kick based on what I've see this season. Apparently there is a large number of Bears fans who were shocked he missed it.
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I was more surprised that he hit the upright again than the fact he missed the second kick. Just saying.
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Robie Gould himself said on the Waddle and Silvey show that the Bears cutting him when they did was the right move. It made him a better kicker. He re-devoted himself to the art to become better. That is why there were no hard feelings when it happened. He knew he wasn't earning the contract he had so he went set out to get back to his previous level. Had he not been cut it would have been more of the same. Cutting him made him better. (paraphrasing of course).
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Dang, what did I miss?! Sorry, I haven't been on the board since Sunday morning. I think everyone has said it all! Just 27 pages of posts!!
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Wondering where you were. This board helps with our suffering.
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I know people have been clamoring for Robbie Gould to come back, myself included. But I am wondering how his kickoff distance has been since he was gone. As I recall when Pace let him go, besides making a ton of money, his kickoffs were on the short side.
Exactly what I thought today..
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This loss isn't just on Parkey. He could've won the game though.. We were winning the game, with Philly on their side of the field,with not much time left. Our D couldn't stop Foles. Stop Foles, we win..
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Exactly what I thought today..
Gould wasn't holding up his final season with us. The environment with Trestman was toxic and his performance was below average. Perhaps the best thing for him was to be released so he could refocus and find his swing again. He is still plenty young enough to go for several more years and if he is revitalized from his time away, this would solve a major issue.
One of the trib writers wrote something that I tend to agree with. Parkey could go 12 -12 in September, miss a couple kicks at the start of October and then the Bears fans would be, here we go again. Or have a great year at 39-40, and have to line up a kick in the playoffs with everything on the line again. It just doesn't bode well for the team to have that always hanging over them one kick attempt away.
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This loss isn't just on Parkey. He could've won the game though.. We were winning the game, with Philly on their side of the field,with not much time left. Our D couldn't stop Foles. Stop Foles, we win..
After looking all world against the Vikings, the defense did not feel dominant against the Eagles and the 4th down play was one we could have won it on. Credit Foles, he wasn't spectacular, but he got the ball out on time and prevented our defense from building momentum.
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And it makes me wonder if in the back of his mind Fangio was thinking about his HC job interview. Wish that wasnt even part of it, but the D definitely did NOT play lights out against Foles.
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Philadelphia won 6 of its last 7 games with the offense putting up:
25, 28, 23, 30, 32, and 24...that's an average of 27...even more with the Foles starts.
Bears gave up 16 on Sunday
Yeah, the defense had some lapses but the offense scored ONE touchdown on Sunday and attempted 4 field goals.
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They'll show a little more URGENCY next time - after feeling the pain of this loss
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I agree holding any team to 16 points should make a win, but they were giving up lots of 10+ yard plays, and that last PHI drive was sad. Yes the Off should have scored more, but I was hoping for a more dominant D performance. Just saying.
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The 36 yard punt prior to that last Eagles drive didn't help either.
The Eagles did a better job than anyone the Bears played at getting the ball off very quickly to minimize the rush.
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The Eagles tackles are getting a lot of pub on how they shut down the Bears pass rush. And Lane Johnson and Jason Peters were solid but I give most the credit to Foles for knowing where to go with the ball and consistently unloading the ball prior to contact.
Foles was not throwing to open receivers when he released the ball - but they were open when the ball arrived.
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Yep - sometimes better to be lucky than good - maybe if Eddie Jackson was out there the results would have been different
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It was a hard fought game, by both teams. Absolutely the O played like sh!t the first half. But the fact is we had the lead at the end of the game and the D didn't stop the Eagles when they needed to. It was a team loss, but the D was our silver bullet.. At least at that point, they were more like chrome plated..
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The 36 yard punt prior to that last Eagles drive didn't help either.
Agree!
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One things for certain though.. If Parkey makes that kick we wouldn't even be discussing any of this. We'd be talking about the Rams.. Fukk me!!
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Yep - wins pretty much sugar coat all the performances - good and bad. There are so many plays that could go either way that could have made the difference in the game. Its just everyone remembers the most visible one near the end.
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