How Bout Dem Bears?

padraig_f wrote: »

Bookies have the Bears 3.5 point underdogs for Thursday's game. Who'd have thought at the start of the season we'd be over a field-goal underdog at home to the Cowboys?

That's quite stingy. I wouldn't put us within 7 of them.

I would like to see a lot more from the younger players on the roster at this point to be honest. Not just throwing them all in and seeing how they get on (too many rookies at once and they all wind up in trouble) but much more rotation, especially the likes of Washington, Vereen (has seen a fair bit of action in fairness) and, Kadeem Carey, Marquess Wilson. If we're building through the draft, and moving towards a team with a future and not one full of aging Free Agents, then there is not much to be gained from just using the experienced guys to keep us possibly maybe a little competitive in a season that's over. I don't think we have anything to lose by seeing how the young players get on, get them some experience.

I see that because of Gould's injury we've waived Chris Williams and signed Jay Feely.

Super bowl?

kennyb3 wrote: »

Is the season over yet? Truly embarrassing what's gone on this season.

On the plus side, Feely did pretty well with that onside kick. I had a Feely, Thursday night's gonna be a good night...

Didn't work out though. Is Tucker still employed somehow?

What was really bothering me was that we actually made a comeback (too little too late and capped off with an INT but at least they were trying) which was mainly successful because with their backs against the wall the offense were forced to take chances, to throw deep and, most of all, to hurry the **** up about calling plays and getting the snap off. In other words, we were forced to play to Cutler's strengths and not to Trestman's terror of making mistakes (a screen on 3rd and 20???). And that was after losing Marshall, with Bennett hobbling along, and Cutler throwing mainly to Wilson and Morgan. It was an insight into the kind of team we could have been this season if the offensive playcaller wasn't such an offensive playcaller.

Of course the D was completely unable for Murray, it was as if they'd never heard of this guy before and had no real plan in the off chance that Romo gave him the ball. (we take it for granted, of course, that there is no plan for when Romo throws the ball)

padraig_f wrote: »

A lot of Jay-and-prays, which was admittedly better than what we had been doing to that point. Didn't put a whole lot of stock in it. After the Cowboys were up 38-7, they were trying to run the clock out.

I wouldn't dismiss it, the Cowboys suddenly realised they were back in a game in the 4th quarter. It just seems to me that there are two things preventing us playing like that: conservative playcalling, and a seeming lack of any interest from our players until it's too late, at which point they kick into gear because they are sick of being humiliated. Tip: you wouldn't have to worry about humiliation if ye were motivated to begin with.

Can't believe we're on prime time again, will this ever end? Just bury us in the early Sunday fixtures so nobody sees us again. Also, once again I'll probably tempt myself to stay up and watch it and spend the night complaining.

kennyb3 wrote: »

^^ There's a good hint of optimism in that post.:)

I predict we go 6-10 and finishing bottom of the division from here (maybe 7-9). We'll be 3-6 after we play the packers again imo.

Yeah yeah we beat the 9ers and can beat anyone on our day but the above is just my own feelings on it. There's plenty wrong with this team in all areas from weak leadership, not putting the best players on the field, injuries, age etc.

6 weeks later and 5 games later and I was probably being too optimistic again with 6-10 :eek:

And some use to say i was a pessimist :pac:.

TaosHum wrote: »

Surprisingly, Cutler is actually having his best season (statistically) since he came into the league!

Which statistics exactly are you referring to?

The near 20 turnovers or the inflated QB % due to 25 screen passes a game?

TaosHum wrote: »

QBR, Completion Percentage, TD to INT ratio, on course to throw most TD's per season in his career, will go over 4,000 passing yards.

It surprised me considering his play this season. Stats clearly don't tell the whole story.

Definitely not, reasons why;

- 6 fumbles in 13 games on top of the Int's
- Tunovers costing an average of 7 points per game
- Completion & QB rating inflated by screen passes

and most important

- TD's & completion's in junk time against scrub defenses.

Seriously look at it game by game and the amount of duck eggs we've thrown up in a half only to score well in the late 3rd & 4th quarter when the game is done. (Patriots, Packers, Cowboys & Dolphins)

Anyway Jay's been far from the worst part of this team - I'm his biggest critic on here - but he's done okay in recent weeks. In saying that he still cost us the Bills & Panthers games at start of the season. Hard to throw Int's when every second call is a screen pass.

What does gsh stand for on the Bears jersey? I'm guessing it's not good sense of humour!

I'm a packers fan

digzy wrote: »

What does gsh stand for on the Bears jersey? I'm guessing it's not good sense of humour!

I'm a packers fan

George Stanley Halas, aka Papa Bear.

kennyb3 wrote: »

No interest in GAA myself. I'm a newcastle fan - so more hurt. why oh why don't i pick successful teams?

I do follow Leinster - which has been great and many epic trips. The Bears must be my punishment on the opposite side.

Yeah I didn't get to pick Kilkenny, it picked me. The Bears are the proof I shouldn't be allowed to have any control over my own life, it works better when decisions are not in my hands. I support Leinster and will go see them play once or twice in any year but I never get up or (more frequently) down like I do watching the Bears. They are a rollercoaster team.

I went to a Bulls game in United Center once and had a blast at it but I'd be lying if I claimed to have even been aware how they were doing that year, let alone claiming I was bothered about the result. I had gone to a Bears game a few days before (a loss to the Pack) and was totally immersed in it, to an extent that only hurling has ever really done for me.

Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »

Yeah I didn't get to pick Kilkenny, it picked me. The Bears are the proof I shouldn't be allowed to have any control over my own life, it works better when decisions are not in my hands. I support Leinster and will go see them play once or twice in any year but I never get up or (more frequently) down like I do watching the Bears. They are a rollercoaster team.

I went to a Bulls game in United Center once and had a blast at it but I'd be lying if I claimed to have even been aware how they were doing that year, let alone claiming I was bothered about the result. I had gone to a Bears game a few days before (a loss to the Pack) and was totally immersed in it, to an extent that only hurling has ever really done for me.

Nfl is defo the only sport I really care for these days.

Epl is a joke with only a few teams being able to win it and being all about money - love the nfl system with the draft picks etc. it's also N incredibly detailed game with so much going on - still learning all the time about formation, looks etc etc.

Love it so much - painful that the season is so short. I really really hope we ve a coaching and hopefully even GM change. The thoughts of next year most likely being a wasted year is sickening. Will be August 2016 before we re looking forward to a season if that's the case.

Honestly I'd happily sit through a year of as being as bad results wise (not sure we could be as bad performance wise) as long as there is hope and building.

I only see that happening with a new coach.

I don't think there's anything worse a coach can do than what Kromer did.

Him still having a job sums up the organisation.

Hidalgo wrote: »

Can anyone give a quick synopsis or link what exactly Kromer said/did.
Cheers

Don't have a link.

Rappaport revealed insider sources saying

-Bears had considered benching Jay
-They had buyers remorse on the contract
- Blaming Jay for not checking out of dead to right run plays.

All of it largely true but for whatever reason Kromer has fessed up. It's really bizarre, he's pretty much killing his career.

digzy wrote: »

What does gsh stand for on the Bears jersey? I'm guessing it's not good sense of humour!

I'm a packers fan

Packers fans must be splitting their sides at our misfortune - yet again !! The reality is the ownership is full of cowards who will seemingly do anything to avoid admitting they made a mistake. Don't be at all surprised if like a battered wife, they try and "make it work" with Jay/Tresty/Emery for the duration of their contracts, and it pushes this team into a decade long rebuild, instead of a 3 year one.

The saddest thing of all is that the Cubs have a better chance than the Bears do of reaching the playoffs the next few seasons.

We should hire Theo Epstein to sort this mess.

Fake punt and they only put 10 guys on the field. Cutler's fault.

Goodnight.