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Brann 12-12-2006 09:16 AM

Is it just me, or are the Bears very beatable?
 
Did anyone else watch that game last night and come away completely unimpressed? The Rams offense did very well against that vaunted defense, and the Bears offense didn't look spectacular against a pathetic defense (led by Haslett, surprise surprise). Hester was what kept them energized and in the game (like when they squeaked out a win against the Cardinals). I think they're one and done in the playoffs if they play a decent team. They have such a high defensive ranking because they've played a cupcake schedule against bad teams. Is it wrong to watch a game like last night and think the Saints would stomp them?

papz 12-12-2006 09:29 AM

RE: Is it just me, or are the Bears very beatable?
 
I don't know about stomping but I like our chances against them. Brees is a smart quarterback and we have the weapons to compete with them. Get pressure on Grossman and we'll hold our own. Our tackles have handled some of the best DE's out there this year... I don't see how we couldn't contain their ends. One thing I know for sure is that I rather not play in Soldier field during the winter. A definate advantage for them.

SaintFanInATLHELL 12-12-2006 09:33 AM

RE: Is it just me, or are the Bears very beatable?
 
We're operating under the assumption that the Bears can get out of a divisional playoff game at home. Whichever of the teams from the wild card weekend that comes into Soldier field will be battle tested. There's no guarantee that the Bears will overcome a good playoff team.

SFIAH

xan 12-12-2006 10:21 AM

RE: Is it just me, or are the Bears very beatable?
 
The equalizer for the Bears will be playing outdoors at Soldier Field in January. There's not many places worse. However, what's good for the goose isn't very good for the fundamentally incapable, and the Chicago offense will be totally ineffective with Grossman at the helm in that environment. I'd take 8 in the box vs Chicago at Chicago and hope the offense does anything than put them on the road in a dome.

satch 12-12-2006 01:09 PM

I agree with SaintFanInAtlHell. The bears have three easy games to finish the season, Bucs, Packers, & Lions, then the bye. They could very possibly be one and done in the playoffs. NFC championship game in the dome? It could happen.

Saintsfan4ever 12-12-2006 01:48 PM

Da Bears .... If we get them in the dome for an NFC championship game.... they`ll be da penguins.

Fleured 12-12-2006 06:27 PM

I'm hoping for a delicious Brees vs. San Diego SB. Not that it would be a 'revenge' marquee but the media will have a field day with this. :shock:

Fleured 12-12-2006 06:35 PM

Re: RE: Is it just me, or are the Bears very beatable?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL
We're operating under the assumption that the Bears can get out of a divisional playoff game at home. Whichever of the teams from the wild card weekend that comes into Soldier field will be battle tested. There's no guarantee that the Bears will overcome a good playoff team.

SFIAH

The Bears do have a cinch remaining schedule, but let's face it. The Saints' remaining teams aren't looking that good either. Redskins, that's a given. The Giants, well, they have a good game and all is well in the Big Apple? I aint buyin' it. Eli is erratic and our offense is too quick for the tired NY secondary. And we will have Carolina in the Dome in a very emotional payback scenario that could well indeed determine crucial playoff seedings.

Go Saints. This is the year if there was one.

Brann 12-12-2006 07:02 PM

RE: Re: RE: Is it just me, or are the Bears very beatable?
 
The Skins are dead in the water and their defense has been abysmal. The Giants? There's a definite revenge factor going for that "home game" crap last year. Carolina will not win in the dome. Their defense is hurting badly, their offense has been terrible, and they've just regressed completely.

I think this may be the year the Saints win a championship.

SaintsFan81 12-13-2006 09:29 AM

Take away those two Kick Returns for scores (which our special teams will never allow) and those bears look even more beatable.

BIGEASY504 12-13-2006 10:17 AM

The Bears could easily lose to two of the last three. The Packers and Lions play the Bears pretty close. But lets not forget the last playoff the Bears won was against the Saints in 91 (if not mistaken) and since then they’ve been one and done. So if the Saints play them they should beat them although it may not be like it was against Dallas but none the least we’ll walk away winners

NarwhalHunter 12-13-2006 11:20 AM

The Bears secondary is fairly weak, and they haven't been able to get good pressure lately (not that it matters). Brees would absolutely shred them, and their offense has no playmakers to get tem back in the game. When your most potent offensive weapon is a kick returner, you've got problems.

SaintPauly 12-13-2006 07:46 PM

Not to mention, the Bears lost their starting defensive tackle for the rest of the season. So the run up the middle has opened up considerably. That gives Duece alot more short yardage opportunities I believe. It's that Linebacker core, that's the monster. Urlacher is a beast.

I honestly don't see us playing the Bears, unless we go to the NFC Championship game. We should be worrying about the Seahawks as well. They are no slouch team, and if we look over them, we will get our butts kicked. Alexander is also a monster.

JeauxW 12-13-2006 08:34 PM

Nick Bakay's comments on the Saints ability to beat the Bears are on-target:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/9868701

jrmllb 12-14-2006 08:00 AM

So many story lines with a NFC Champ of Saints vs. Bears...So many more with Saints vs. Chargers...I am happy to that both are possibilities this year...

Bears are totally beatable, the weaknesses are there and I think we have the right coach to exploit them...

On Vasher: Avoid his hands and skills with great onsides kicks....LOL, not a bad strategy though if the D can hold and make Grossman put it in the endzone rather than let Vasher run it in...Also if we recover the onsides then your giving Brees, Horn, Colston, Deuce, and Bush a short field...I like that situation

kuke 12-16-2006 12:47 AM

ok, whose the joker who voted for the Bears!!! :couch:

My money's on Halo, trying to provide some balance or playing devil's advocate or somethin... :red: j/k

GoldRush26 12-16-2006 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kuke
ok, whose the joker who voted for the Bears!!! :couch:

My money's on Halo, trying to provide some balance or playing devil's advocate or somethin... :red: j/k

Probably Euphoria. He's convinced we still suck.


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