2009 NFL Season

[tacimala]

I think the Steelers are going to lose again this Sunday. To be totally fair, I also think that my Lions are going to lose. Oh the Bears are going to lose too.

[Sr.]

I think the Steelers are going to lose again this Sunday. To be totally fair, I also think that my Lions are going to lose. Oh the Bears are going to lose too.

Wrong! Seattles hurting. The Bears will be 3-1 at the bye. Already looked ahead of your Lions.
                                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                     

[pdga#7648]

I think the Steelers are going to lose again this Sunday.

you were right on this one.    That damn prevent defense usually just prevents you from stopping the offense!!

[Dan Michler]

2-1 a pretty good start and the defense has been consistently dominant.  I didn't think missing Urlacher would be that much of a factor and it hasn't.  Its all about keeping that defensive line healthy.

Cutler has really shown his natural ability the last 2 weeks and led us to a couple wins.  However, we need to get this run game going like last year.  We got behind a couple scores early yesterday which led to more passing.  Hopefully in Detroit we'll get it going.  Several of the WRs have stepped up to make playes including Hester, Bennett, and Knox.  Plus we've got Greg Olsen who's numbers will probably get better as Cutler gets more used to the offense.

Minnesota squeaks out another win.  This division is looking alot more competitive than expected so far.

[CEValkyrie]

There was an interesting article in the paper yesterday about Benson and Orton. Under the leadership of Smith, Turner, & Angelo the Bears have ranked 20th or worse in total yards 4 of the 5 years. The best season was 15th in total yards and right now they are ranked outside the top 20. It's time to strat signing some offensive players rather than defense.

[Dan Michler]

There was an interesting article in the paper yesterday about Benson and Orton. Under the leadership of Smith, Turner, & Angelo the Bears have ranked 20th or worse in total yards 4 of the 5 years. The best season was 15th in total yards and right now they are ranked outside the top 20. It's time to strat signing some offensive players rather than defense.

Cutler?  Pace?  Aren't they offensive players?  What defensive signings did we make?

I love it, the Bears are 3-1 and you randomly decide to bash them.  You love bashing this team!  Just become a Vikings fan!

[CEValkyrie]

There was an interesting article in the paper yesterday about Benson and Orton. Under the leadership of Smith, Turner, & Angelo the Bears have ranked 20th or worse in total yards 4 of the 5 years. The best season was 15th in total yards and right now they are ranked outside the top 20. It's time to strat signing some offensive players rather than defense.

Cutler?  Pace?  Aren't they offensive players?  What defensive signings did we make?

I love it, the Bears are 3-1 and you randomly decide to bash them.  You love bashing this team!  Just become a Vikings fan!

http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=6209

I absolutely love the signing of Cutler. There has been several opportunities to go out and get a WR that would make an immediate impact in an area that has been the weakest of the organization for several years now. That article really hammered home how inefficient this offense has been over the past 5 years. It would be nice to get an offense that is capable of winning a Super Bowl.

[Dan Michler]

That loss last night was about as frustrating as it gets.  373 total yards to 273 for the Falcons.  Just like the Green Bay loss it comes down to red zone turnovers.  Not to mention there was that Michael Turner fumble that went right to Briggs who tried to scoop and run instead of falling on it.  Ryan ended up with the ball and a few plays later the Falcons put 7 on the board.  We just have bad luck in that stadium.

Next week @Cincy.  Should be another competitive game.  Extra motivation for Ced Benson.  Maybe Forte and the running game will wake up.

[Dan Michler]

Well I was right about the extra motivation for Ced Benson.  189 yards later I'm sure the Bears front office is wondering why we never saw that guy when he was wearing the Bears jersey.  All we got was a lazy, unmotivated #2 RB who got along with none of his teammates and got into trouble with the law on numerous occasions.  Not fair!

At any rate, we drop to 3-3, but fortunately we get the Browns coming to town next week.  So, fingers crossed, that should make us 4-3.  The next 4 games after that are all really tough though, so we've got our work cut out for us just to get to a 6-5 mark.  We really need Tommie Harris to be healthy.

[Jon Brakel]

If the Bears continue to play like they played yesterday they aren't going to win any more games this year. I don't care if its the Browns at home. The effort that they showed yesterday was just pathetic.

[pdga#7648]

I think the Bengals just scored again!!

[CEValkyrie]

Lovie Smith reminds me way to much of Dusty Baker. It's bad enough this offense has been so bad over the past 5 seasons but he's been able to get by with a superb defense and win some ugly games. Now the defense is absolutely ridiculous. 3 years in a row missing the playoffs. Bye, bye!

There are some good coaches out there. Cower, Gruden, others. Go getem.

[CEValkyrie]

I guess it could be worse. I could be a Packers fan. I guess it was the throw back unis for the Bucs.

[Tom McManus]

I guess it could be worse. I could be a Packers fan. I guess it was the throw back unis for the Bucs.

As I was listening to the Packers game on the radio, I was thinking at least the stinking Bears lost. Lost at home.

[Jon Brakel]

Dan couldn't convince me last year but now I'm convinced. It's time for the Bears to clean house and get some new coaches. Not certain that all of them have to go but we can start with Lovie. I just wish that the McCaskey's would stop hiring all the yes men head coaches. Hire someone who will actually tell you what the problems are and develop a plan to fix them.

[stpitner]

yeah... I'm thinking both GB and CHI season's are done after those 2 debacles.  That's as if either one ever had a chance this year.  oh well.  stupid GB messed up a W for me on the pick'em.

[Dan Michler]

I'm on board with getting a new head coach, but I don't think we are that far off from being competitive.  Look at the Bengals.  They looked alot worse in 2008 than the Bears in 2009.  And now they are 6-2 and look like a serious AFC contender.  Then you've got Tennessee.  12-0 last year to completely noncompetitive this year.  In the NFL, the distance from top to bottom isn't that far.  Losing Tommie Harris in the 1st minute of the game really hurt yesterday.  Maybe the Packers can trade us Jennings?  They don't even use him, so might as well ship him somewhere that he'll get the ball.

[pdga#7648]

if the dork doesnt throw a punch to the helmet to a guy belly down on the ground he would have played longer!

The Cubs start in April!!

[CEValkyrie]

Wow. What a brutal game to watch.

Boldin is unhappy in Ari. Time to sign another piece to the puzzle in 2010.

Bye Bye Lovie!

[Tom McManus]

Rank Player Team G Comp Att Att/G Pct Yds Yds/G Yds/Att TD Int 1st Sack Rate
1 Jay Cutler CHI 9 211 338 37.6 62.4 2353 261.4 7.0 14 17 108 19 76.0