This team could win 10 games just as easily as they could lose 10 games. I see improvements, but not sure if they're going to be enough to take them over Minny or Green Bay.
Weeks 2 through 4 (@ Dallas, Monday night vs. Green Bay, Sunday night @ NY Giants) will probably set the tone.
He floated back down 'cause he wanted to share, his key to the locks on the chains he saw everywhere.
This team could win 10 games just as easily as they could lose 10 games. I see improvements, but not sure if they're going to be enough to take them over Minny or Green Bay.
Weeks 2 through 4 (@ Dallas, Monday night vs. Green Bay, Sunday night @ NY Giants) will probably set the tone.
agreed. other than detroit, it's a tough way to start a season. but...maybe that i will motivate them to get ready.
Sadly, I think the Bears schedule is going to be waaaay too much for 'em.
If the D can stay healthy, they should be able to keep us in games. Still concerned about the secondary though...
The offense is another story. The Bears organization did way, way, way too little in the offseason to address the biggest concerns...which is their O-line. It's old, it's slow, and they can't block for shit.
Forte doesn't stand a chance and you can't run without any chance of seeing a hole.
Cutler will be lucky to get 3 seconds to drop back and throw before getting smoked.
Hester isn't a starting WR, and should only be used sparingly.
Knox really impressed me last year.
We'll see...
I think if the team stays healthy, they have a shot at 10 wins.
I think the NFC North is going to be strong, and the Bears only chance at the playoffs will be the wildcard.
Favre or not, the Vikes are going to be tough but I really believe the Packers (...hard to say) are going to be the team to beat this year.
Sadly, I think the Bears schedule is going to be waaaay too much for 'em.
If the D can stay healthy, they should be able to keep us in games. Still concerned about the secondary though...
The offense is another story. The Bears organization did way, way, way too little in the offseason to address the biggest concerns...which is their O-line. It's old, it's slow, and they can't block for shit.
Forte doesn't stand a chance and you can't run without any chance of seeing a hole.
Cutler will be lucky to get 3 seconds to drop back and throw before getting smoked.
Hester isn't a starting WR, and should only be used sparingly.
Knox really impressed me last year.
We'll see...
I think if the team stays healthy, they have a shot at 10 wins.
I think the NFC North is going to be strong, and the Bears only chance at the playoffs will be the wildcard.
Favre or not, the Vikes are going to be tough but I really believe the Packers (...hard to say) are going to be the team to beat this year.
net injuries, the O line holds the key to the season. They started to play better down the stretch after Orlando Pace was sent out to pasture and Williams took over. I was reading about one of the guys they drafted late last year that has a good shot at taking over right guard. Sounded promising.
We also have to remember Forte was pretty much hurt all of last season. He is healthy now and we have a solid back up in Taylor.
The defense should be improved with Peppers and Brian healthy. The seconday is still a concern, but if the D line can get more pressure, which the should with Peppers, than the seconday won't have to be perfect. And with a better D line, you don't have to take people out of coverage to blitz. They say Anderson is looking better and Harris is suppose to be close to 100% (finally).
Cutler should be better, lord knows he can't be worse.
i think when his carreer is finally over, there is a good chance he will make it.
I'm not so sure Urlacher is a lock for the Hall.
I think he'll need to stay healthy and productive for another 3-4 years first. When he first came into the league, the guy was a BEAST. His number over the last 4 years or so have more or less been "just above average". Tackles way down, sacks way down, countless missed tackles...
Urlacher has really been the second best LB on the Bears for the last few years.
I know, he's been plagued with some nagging injuries, and last year he couldn't play...but I think the next few years will be the deal breaker for his shot at the Hall.
I took a lot of heat prior to last year suggesting they consider trading him. While it would be crazy to see him in another uniform, I think his best years are long gone. For a young team, I think trading him could bring in some quality guys who are also much younger.
i think when his carreer is finally over, there is a good chance he will make it.
I'm not so sure Urlacher is a lock for the Hall.
I think he'll need to stay healthy and productive for another 3-4 years first. When he first came into the league, the guy was a BEAST. His number over the last 4 years or so have more or less been "just above average". Tackles way down, sacks way down, countless missed tackles...
Urlacher has really been the second best LB on the Bears for the last few years.
I know, he's been plagued with some nagging injuries, and last year he couldn't play...but I think the next few years will be the deal breaker for his shot at the Hall.
I took a lot of heat prior to last year suggesting they consider trading him. While it would be crazy to see him in another uniform, I think his best years are long gone. For a young team, I think trading him could bring in some quality guys who are also much younger.
i agree, and trading him before he signed his last extension would have made sense.
bears made some good moves in the offseason but never addressed their biggest need- the O line. no o-line, no cattle
None, zero, zip.
That o-line is older than shit and has no chance of getting better.
It's just so f'n nuts...you bring in a franchise QB, you see the guy struggle and take some hard f'n hits all because of the shit 0-line.
What do they do?
Oh, nothing.
We'll draft every other position that is less important that the one glaring everyone in the eye.
F'n retarded!!!
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it's time to start dreaming.
Kyle Orton is OUR quarterback, erm, I mean..
Jay Cutler IS OUR quarterback......
Shit!
Go Hawks?
julius peppers and brian urlacher on D!
mike martz will give us shades if "the greatest show on turf"!
forte will be his marshall faulk!
but i still hate lovie...
Weeks 2 through 4 (@ Dallas, Monday night vs. Green Bay, Sunday night @ NY Giants) will probably set the tone.
agreed. other than detroit, it's a tough way to start a season. but...maybe that i will motivate them to get ready.
Sadly, I think the Bears schedule is going to be waaaay too much for 'em.
If the D can stay healthy, they should be able to keep us in games. Still concerned about the secondary though...
The offense is another story. The Bears organization did way, way, way too little in the offseason to address the biggest concerns...which is their O-line. It's old, it's slow, and they can't block for shit.
Forte doesn't stand a chance and you can't run without any chance of seeing a hole.
Cutler will be lucky to get 3 seconds to drop back and throw before getting smoked.
Hester isn't a starting WR, and should only be used sparingly.
Knox really impressed me last year.
We'll see...
I think if the team stays healthy, they have a shot at 10 wins.
I think the NFC North is going to be strong, and the Bears only chance at the playoffs will be the wildcard.
Favre or not, the Vikes are going to be tough but I really believe the Packers (...hard to say) are going to be the team to beat this year.
yes
net injuries, the O line holds the key to the season. They started to play better down the stretch after Orlando Pace was sent out to pasture and Williams took over. I was reading about one of the guys they drafted late last year that has a good shot at taking over right guard. Sounded promising.
We also have to remember Forte was pretty much hurt all of last season. He is healthy now and we have a solid back up in Taylor.
The defense should be improved with Peppers and Brian healthy. The seconday is still a concern, but if the D line can get more pressure, which the should with Peppers, than the seconday won't have to be perfect. And with a better D line, you don't have to take people out of coverage to blitz. They say Anderson is looking better and Harris is suppose to be close to 100% (finally).
Cutler should be better, lord knows he can't be worse.
if things break right, they could win 10 games
Bring on Sept
THE 2010 CHICAGO BEARS!!!!!!!!!!
Then maybe I will participate.....
hehehehehehe
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
:geek:
WHAT??????
for chicagoans that means winter is like a month away
I'm cautiously optimistic for the bears at the moment... hope to make it to a game this season
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i think when his carreer is finally over, there is a good chance he will make it.
what.... winter doesn't start until November. Fall is the best time of year around here.
The 2010 Chicago Bears????
7-9
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
WHAT??????[/quote]
i think when his carreer is finally over, there is a good chance he will make it.[/quote]
I think this is even crazier than your 10 win prediction for this year's bears team
usually we skip right to snow
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I'm not so sure Urlacher is a lock for the Hall.
I think he'll need to stay healthy and productive for another 3-4 years first. When he first came into the league, the guy was a BEAST. His number over the last 4 years or so have more or less been "just above average". Tackles way down, sacks way down, countless missed tackles...
Urlacher has really been the second best LB on the Bears for the last few years.
I know, he's been plagued with some nagging injuries, and last year he couldn't play...but I think the next few years will be the deal breaker for his shot at the Hall.
I took a lot of heat prior to last year suggesting they consider trading him. While it would be crazy to see him in another uniform, I think his best years are long gone. For a young team, I think trading him could bring in some quality guys who are also much younger.
i agree, and trading him before he signed his last extension would have made sense.
but i'm ever the optimist this time of year.
None, zero, zip.
That o-line is older than shit and has no chance of getting better.
It's just so f'n nuts...you bring in a franchise QB, you see the guy struggle and take some hard f'n hits all because of the shit 0-line.
What do they do?
Oh, nothing.
We'll draft every other position that is less important that the one glaring everyone in the eye.
F'n retarded!!!
Jay is our quarterback.