Dissapointing, that doesn't even describe the feeling I'm feeling at this moment. I feel sick, sad, and angry. We lost. The season that had so many ups and downs is over, and not from the arm of our "franchise" quarterback. Caleb Hanie was in there, Jay was on the sideline, watching. Worst of all we lost to the Packers, THE GREENBAY PACKERS. Packers are now on their way to Dallas, not our Bears. Truly heartbreaking way to end this exciting season.
Now about the game, we played a mediocre game. Jay's passer ratig was 31.8, 6/14, and a pick. He missed Devin on easy throws twice,band just flat out played a bad game. Saying that I do have to point out our offensive line started out very poorly, our WR weren't getting separation and running bad routes. We killed our selves with penalties, negating huge first downs for the Bears.
Our defensive started off a slow and let Aaron get in a rhythm before they really settled in. Greg Jennings burned our corners all day, and Aaron took apart the Tampa 2. I will say the Bears defense did show resislancy. Being down the whole game, and to still show the fight, and the hunger needed. Aaron didn't score in the second half. They played inspired even with the offense being very inconsistent. All credit is due to Brian Urlacher, the anchor of our defense and one of the best line backers in the league, no question about it. The defense gave us a chance to win the game, stopping the Packers on at least four, 3 & 1. Frustrating game, on both sides of the ball.
The real controversy game at the start of the second half when Todd Collins comes into the game for Jay Cutler, saying it's a knee injury. The twittersphere exploded with Bears fans (I was one of them) players, and bloggers explaining their dislike for Jay sitting out on the sideline in the NFC Championship game. I was furious at first, calling for Jay's head, be an ignorant fan hoping are QB would come back and lead us to victory. I knew we had no chance with Todd, but I thought Caleb could maybe create plays with his feet, make a lucky play through the air, and he did to an extent. Making plays with his feet, stepping up in the pocket. Honestly played better than Jay. Executed two drives for touch downs, and almost a third drive for a touch down.
It was a fight,we gave it our all but in the end the better team won. Packers are very balanced, and are the most talented team in the NFL. I had them in the superbowl. We got out coached, and out played on offense. We had a chance to tie, and win the game , but the Hanie pick was inevitable. I'm proud of this team, 11-5, NFC North champs, NFC Championship game. In a season where they were picked to win 6 games. The defense almost willed this team to Dallas, just came up short. I'll be looking forward to next season. With some F/A pick ups, and draft picks I see us improving greatly.
BearDown Bears fans, Beardown.
Shoutouts: All Bears fans, and players thanks for the great season.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
The rivalry!
The 182nd meeting between the two of the oldest rivals in the league. The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears meet in one of the most important meetings they'll ever have, at Soldier field on Sunday. Last time these two teams met in the playoffs the Bears had players like Sid Luckman, Bulldog Turner, and Bill Osmanski. The rivalry is so old the last time they met in the playoffs the quarter back was also the punter. Those same two franchises meet in a similar situation just 70 years later.
The stakes are higher than ever. Everyone, and I mean everyone will be watching this game. The media is in a fiasco trying to cover every inch of the game.I saw analyst breaking down Jay's playoff beard, the game is that big! Don't forget the fans either, to them this means more than anything. Failure is not an option at this point. Bragging rights, and did I mention, A CHANCE TO PLAY FOR A SUPERBOWL RING. In all my years as a dedicated Bears fan I've never seen a game as important as this, and that includes the '07' superbowl. We have a chance to win the NFC, play for a superbowl, and best of all SLAP THOSE SILLY ASS PACKERS BACK TO GREEN BAY!
With all that said, I now would like to talk about match ups, gameplan,...etc.
In terms of match ups on the offensive end it starts on the offensive line, our O-Line vs the front 7 of the Packers. Picket, Raji, Jenkins, Matthews, Hawk, Bishop, and Walden vs our O-Line, Tight ends, and running back. Advantage:Packers, but I do think we will play at a very high level. The match ups to watch for our J'Marcus Webb up against one of the best OLB Clay Matthews, as well as our TE's and RB's against CB's coming off the edge. One other match up to watch is Jay vs the secondary of the Packers. Probably the best secondary in the league other than the Jets. Williams, and Woodson are straight ballers. Both pro bowlers this year, and both having a great post season. Will Jay be able to make the throws, read the coverage, make good decisions. I want to see how Mike calls the game knowing the capabilities of those Pro bowl corners.
On the defensive side of the ball it's all about Aaron Rodgers, "Aaron is 52345324 times better than Joe Montana" "Brian Urlacher that the bald guy from New Mexico? Aaron will light that guy up." If I wanted to watch this much (Pardon my french) dick sucking I turn on the Bachelor. Don't get me wrong Aaron is a lighting bolt, and an amazing QB. I see it all the time with "analyst" their memories only go back as far as the last game, they never look [past that. Aaron was amazing in Atlanta, but they forgot about the near loss he had in Philly, the near loss at home he had against Chicago, oh yeah and he didn't score a point against Detroit. Enough about Aaron, lets look at the defense.
My X-Factor in our defense this weekend is none other than Tommie Harris. I feel if he can get enough pressure on Aaron from the inside, and Juilius and Idonje do their thing on the outside, Aaron is in for a long day. Especially with the way Peanut has been playing, LIGHTS OUT! Peanut is up against of the the deepest receiving cores in the league, with pro bowler in Jennings, and Donald Driver. Can our secondary contain these guys? Jennings on Driver (Or jennings) small physical Jennings. Will Chris Harris be 100% and can Major pick up his load? Lot of question in the secondary, but I believe they will come to play. I believe if we want to win this game we need a +1 or 2 in the turnover margin. One more thing, our LB's > Green Bays LB (What's wrong with a little trash talk?)
Last match up, Devin Hester. Will Mike punt to him, will he kick it out? Devin will be the X-Factor throughout the game. We need field position, and with Devin fielding punts I think we will get those extra yards. Bears will get three and outs, its up to Devin to give us the field position needed to win the game. He could possibly take one back, week three showed us how weak the Green bay's special teams are. Eric Weems did too. Devin Hester will be huge in this game, make it or break it in my opinion.
A game for the ages, this will change the dynamic of one of these old franchises. Winner will still have to win the superbowl to become the true champ, but winning this is just one more step on the way to the top. In one of the biggest games of all time, will the Bears show up?
BearDown Chicago, Beardown!
(Shoutouts to everyone on twitter @TheBears85, Jim Cornelison, Zach Zaidman, everyone in the Bears organization, and all the fans!)
The stakes are higher than ever. Everyone, and I mean everyone will be watching this game. The media is in a fiasco trying to cover every inch of the game.I saw analyst breaking down Jay's playoff beard, the game is that big! Don't forget the fans either, to them this means more than anything. Failure is not an option at this point. Bragging rights, and did I mention, A CHANCE TO PLAY FOR A SUPERBOWL RING. In all my years as a dedicated Bears fan I've never seen a game as important as this, and that includes the '07' superbowl. We have a chance to win the NFC, play for a superbowl, and best of all SLAP THOSE SILLY ASS PACKERS BACK TO GREEN BAY!
With all that said, I now would like to talk about match ups, gameplan,...etc.
In terms of match ups on the offensive end it starts on the offensive line, our O-Line vs the front 7 of the Packers. Picket, Raji, Jenkins, Matthews, Hawk, Bishop, and Walden vs our O-Line, Tight ends, and running back. Advantage:Packers, but I do think we will play at a very high level. The match ups to watch for our J'Marcus Webb up against one of the best OLB Clay Matthews, as well as our TE's and RB's against CB's coming off the edge. One other match up to watch is Jay vs the secondary of the Packers. Probably the best secondary in the league other than the Jets. Williams, and Woodson are straight ballers. Both pro bowlers this year, and both having a great post season. Will Jay be able to make the throws, read the coverage, make good decisions. I want to see how Mike calls the game knowing the capabilities of those Pro bowl corners.
On the defensive side of the ball it's all about Aaron Rodgers, "Aaron is 52345324 times better than Joe Montana" "Brian Urlacher that the bald guy from New Mexico? Aaron will light that guy up." If I wanted to watch this much (Pardon my french) dick sucking I turn on the Bachelor. Don't get me wrong Aaron is a lighting bolt, and an amazing QB. I see it all the time with "analyst" their memories only go back as far as the last game, they never look [past that. Aaron was amazing in Atlanta, but they forgot about the near loss he had in Philly, the near loss at home he had against Chicago, oh yeah and he didn't score a point against Detroit. Enough about Aaron, lets look at the defense.
My X-Factor in our defense this weekend is none other than Tommie Harris. I feel if he can get enough pressure on Aaron from the inside, and Juilius and Idonje do their thing on the outside, Aaron is in for a long day. Especially with the way Peanut has been playing, LIGHTS OUT! Peanut is up against of the the deepest receiving cores in the league, with pro bowler in Jennings, and Donald Driver. Can our secondary contain these guys? Jennings on Driver (Or jennings) small physical Jennings. Will Chris Harris be 100% and can Major pick up his load? Lot of question in the secondary, but I believe they will come to play. I believe if we want to win this game we need a +1 or 2 in the turnover margin. One more thing, our LB's > Green Bays LB (What's wrong with a little trash talk?)
Last match up, Devin Hester. Will Mike punt to him, will he kick it out? Devin will be the X-Factor throughout the game. We need field position, and with Devin fielding punts I think we will get those extra yards. Bears will get three and outs, its up to Devin to give us the field position needed to win the game. He could possibly take one back, week three showed us how weak the Green bay's special teams are. Eric Weems did too. Devin Hester will be huge in this game, make it or break it in my opinion.
A game for the ages, this will change the dynamic of one of these old franchises. Winner will still have to win the superbowl to become the true champ, but winning this is just one more step on the way to the top. In one of the biggest games of all time, will the Bears show up?
BearDown Chicago, Beardown!
(Shoutouts to everyone on twitter @TheBears85, Jim Cornelison, Zach Zaidman, everyone in the Bears organization, and all the fans!)
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Play or sit?
Play or sit?
Lovie and his Bears are left with some tough decisions tomorrow at Lambeau Field. Play or sit the starters? Bears have the one seed on the line if the Falcons and Saints lose. For the Cheese they have it all to lose, a chance at the playoffs, and a shot at the super bowl. Bears wrapped up the two seed last week with a 4 point win over the Jets, and a Vikings win over the Eagles. So that leaves us with one final question, play or sit?
Upside to staring First off we knock out the most hated team in all of Chicago, the Green Bay Packers, of playoff contention. We also could possibly get the one seed in the NFC with some help from the Panthers, and Buccaneers.Also we could get some inexperience players to experience a playoff-like atmosphere in Lambeau. Screaming, loud fans on third down. Play a game where it's win or go home (for the Packers). We could also sweep the NFC North, one of the best divisions throughout football.
Downside to starting Injuries of course, losing players that could make or break are team, especially in the playoffs (Jay, Matt, Julius, Brian,...etc.). Bears could become lackadaisical and lose focus going into the playoffs. Let a explosive Packers team into the playoffs, and give our rivals a chance to go all the way. Give teams a final look at our team. (Coverages, Plays,...Etc.)
In my opinion, I say we start them. I want our healthy Bears, to stay healthy, but I would absolutely love to knock out the cheese from the playoffs when it's suppose to be "Their year." I want to see how this team stacks up against the Bears, in case we play them in the divisional round.
Beat the Cheese, I can't wait!
Lovie and his Bears are left with some tough decisions tomorrow at Lambeau Field. Play or sit the starters? Bears have the one seed on the line if the Falcons and Saints lose. For the Cheese they have it all to lose, a chance at the playoffs, and a shot at the super bowl. Bears wrapped up the two seed last week with a 4 point win over the Jets, and a Vikings win over the Eagles. So that leaves us with one final question, play or sit?
Upside to staring First off we knock out the most hated team in all of Chicago, the Green Bay Packers, of playoff contention. We also could possibly get the one seed in the NFC with some help from the Panthers, and Buccaneers.Also we could get some inexperience players to experience a playoff-like atmosphere in Lambeau. Screaming, loud fans on third down. Play a game where it's win or go home (for the Packers). We could also sweep the NFC North, one of the best divisions throughout football.
Downside to starting Injuries of course, losing players that could make or break are team, especially in the playoffs (Jay, Matt, Julius, Brian,...etc.). Bears could become lackadaisical and lose focus going into the playoffs. Let a explosive Packers team into the playoffs, and give our rivals a chance to go all the way. Give teams a final look at our team. (Coverages, Plays,...Etc.)
In my opinion, I say we start them. I want our healthy Bears, to stay healthy, but I would absolutely love to knock out the cheese from the playoffs when it's suppose to be "Their year." I want to see how this team stacks up against the Bears, in case we play them in the divisional round.
Beat the Cheese, I can't wait!
Sunday
Panthers @ Falcons: 10-28, Falcons win and secure the one seed in the NFC.
Steelers @ Browns: 24-17, Steelers win the division and beat the Browns in Cleveland.
Vikings @ Lions: 21-28, Lions win 4th straight and end up 3rd in the NFC North for the first time in a long time.
Raiders @ Chiefs: 24-21, upset special, Raiders sweep the division and miss the playoffs. Chiefs already in don't have a lot to play for in Arrowhead.
Dolphins @ Patriots: 13-30, Patriots end the season big with a win over the self-destructing Dolphins.
**Buccaneers @ Saints: 14-21, Saints knock this young Bucs team out of the playoffs.
Bills @ Jets: 17-20, Jets win a close game in the Meadowlands.
Bengals @ Ravens: 14-27, Ravens win big at home over the injured Bengals squad.
Chargers @ Broncos 34-14, Chargers are out, and Tim Tebow is playing well. But no way is Tim and the Broncos beating the superior Chargers.
Colts @ Titans: 24-16, Colts secure a playoff spot with a win over a very bad Titans team.
Cowboys @ Eagles: 17-28, Eagles win despite no Mike Vick, and no reason to play.
Cardinals @ 49ers: 23-24, Niners win after the firing of coach Mike Singletary over their division rival Cardinals.
Giants @ Redskins: 20-14, Eli and the Giants win, but won't make the playoffs.
Jaguars @ Texans: 24-14, Jags win with out MJD, but fail to make the playoffs.
*Bears @ Packers: 17-24, hard for me to pick this, but Pack win because our motivation and having starters on bench throughout game.
***Rams @ Seahawks: 21-13, Rams win the NFC west with a rookie QB, even in a hostile environment like Qwest Field.
Weekly Grade: 7.5, Playoff implication, but a lot of borign, meaningless games this week, but on the other hand games like Rams @ Seahawks, Bucs @ Saints, and other games like the Bears game. It will be fun to watch.
Panthers @ Falcons: 10-28, Falcons win and secure the one seed in the NFC.
Steelers @ Browns: 24-17, Steelers win the division and beat the Browns in Cleveland.
Vikings @ Lions: 21-28, Lions win 4th straight and end up 3rd in the NFC North for the first time in a long time.
Raiders @ Chiefs: 24-21, upset special, Raiders sweep the division and miss the playoffs. Chiefs already in don't have a lot to play for in Arrowhead.
Dolphins @ Patriots: 13-30, Patriots end the season big with a win over the self-destructing Dolphins.
**Buccaneers @ Saints: 14-21, Saints knock this young Bucs team out of the playoffs.
Bills @ Jets: 17-20, Jets win a close game in the Meadowlands.
Bengals @ Ravens: 14-27, Ravens win big at home over the injured Bengals squad.
Chargers @ Broncos 34-14, Chargers are out, and Tim Tebow is playing well. But no way is Tim and the Broncos beating the superior Chargers.
Colts @ Titans: 24-16, Colts secure a playoff spot with a win over a very bad Titans team.
Cowboys @ Eagles: 17-28, Eagles win despite no Mike Vick, and no reason to play.
Cardinals @ 49ers: 23-24, Niners win after the firing of coach Mike Singletary over their division rival Cardinals.
Giants @ Redskins: 20-14, Eli and the Giants win, but won't make the playoffs.
Jaguars @ Texans: 24-14, Jags win with out MJD, but fail to make the playoffs.
*Bears @ Packers: 17-24, hard for me to pick this, but Pack win because our motivation and having starters on bench throughout game.
***Rams @ Seahawks: 21-13, Rams win the NFC west with a rookie QB, even in a hostile environment like Qwest Field.
Weekly Grade: 7.5, Playoff implication, but a lot of borign, meaningless games this week, but on the other hand games like Rams @ Seahawks, Bucs @ Saints, and other games like the Bears game. It will be fun to watch.
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