How the hell are the Bears going to stop Sproles and Graham?

thebdj · 10-02-2013, 07:22 AM

I actually have the Bears as slight favourites in this game and I reckon they will have a marginal lead in the spread, very marginal but only just.

We are a better football team. Fact. We are explosive on offence and our defence is playing superbly. We may not generate the turnovers they do but we get more pressure and we ship a lot less points.

Having said that, we are playing at their house. Like it or not, Drew is not the player on grass and away from home that he is AT home and on astro. Don't also rule out the inside slant that Aaron Kromer and Jermon Bushrod will be able to offer on the Saints as a whole.

I still think the Saints will win but it is incredibly close. Foolish to think otherwise.

TheOak · 10-02-2013, 07:39 AM

Originally Posted by thebdj

I actually have the Bears as slight favourites in this game and I reckon they will have a marginal lead in the spread, very marginal but only just.

We are a better football team. Fact. We are explosive on offence and our defence is playing superbly. We may not generate the turnovers they do but we get more pressure and we ship a lot less points.

Having said that, we are playing at their house. Like it or not, Drew is not the player on grass and away from home that he is AT home and on astro. Don't also rule out the inside slant that Aaron Kromer and Jermon Bushrod will be able to offer on the Saints as a whole.

I still think the Saints will win but it is incredibly close. Foolish to think otherwise.

Ahhh... the discussion of splits...

Drew is better in October More wins and a higher Comp%
He is better on Sunday

His Completion % is higher on the road
Drew Brees Career Splits - Pro-Football-Reference.com

His QBR is higher against and his INTs are less against the NFC North than any other division.
Drew Brees | New Orleans Saints | NFL - Yahoo! Sports

SmashMouth · 10-02-2013, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

Ahhh... the discussion of splits...

Drew is better in Octosweating right a wins and a higher Comp%
He is better on Sunday
His Completion % is higher on the road
Drew Brees Career Splits - Pro-Football-Reference.com

His QBR is higher against and his INTs are less against the NFC North than any other division.
Drew Brees | New Orleans Saints | NFL - Yahoo! Sports

That qbr system is a complete fraud.... That being said, those Bears have to be sweating right about now.

TheOak · 10-02-2013, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

That qbr system is a complete fraud.... That being said, those Bears have to be sweating right about now.

I am still trying to figure out how grass vs turf effects arm accuracy or ball trajectory.

Budsdrinker · 10-02-2013, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

I am still trying to figure out how grass vs turf effects arm accuracy or ball trajectory.

Effects receivers more coming out of their breaks. Better wear the longer cleats.

TheOak · 10-02-2013, 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker

Effects receivers more coming out of their breaks. Better wear the longer cleats.

Ahhhh the Mike Bell factor.

SmashMouth · 10-02-2013, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

I am still trying to figure out how grass vs turf effects arm accuracy or ball trajectory.

Well Cutler will be even more familiar with how the Soldier Field grass tastes, even if it is watered throughout the week. He may actually like a little hydration after each play.

The Dude · 10-02-2013, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by thebdj

I actually have the Bears as slight favourites in this game and I reckon they will have a marginal lead in the spread, very marginal but only just.

We are a better football team. Fact. We are explosive on offence and our defence is playing superbly. We may not generate the turnovers they do but we get more pressure and we ship a lot less points.

Having said that, we are playing at their house. Like it or not, Drew is not the player on grass and away from home that he is AT home and on astro. Don't also rule out the inside slant that Aaron Kromer and Jermon Bushrod will be able to offer on the Saints as a whole.

I still think the Saints will win but it is incredibly close. Foolish to think otherwise.

Totally agree. This will be tough. They have owned us up there in the Payton era. I do think we win this one but its going to come down to the wire and its going to be all about turnovers. They are gonna we the field.

exile · 10-02-2013, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Totally agree. This will be tough. They have owned us up there in the Payton era. I do think we win this one but its going to come down to the wire and its going to be all about turnovers. They are gonna we the field.

Agreed. The line is currently PK which has me itching.

dueceloose · 10-02-2013, 03:06 PM

Every time we've played in soldier field has it been winter/December? I know Drew may not play well in wind but as long as he doesn't throw pics. We can do it

10-02-2013, 07:22 AM	#1
thebdj 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: London, England Posts: 272	re: How the hell are the Bears going to stop Sproles and Graham? I actually have the Bears as slight favourites in this game and I reckon they will have a marginal lead in the spread, very marginal but only just. We are a better football team. Fact. We are explosive on offence and our defence is playing superbly. We may not generate the turnovers they do but we get more pressure and we ship a lot less points. Having said that, we are playing at their house. Like it or not, Drew is not the player on grass and away from home that he is AT home and on astro. Don't also rule out the inside slant that Aaron Kromer and Jermon Bushrod will be able to offer on the Saints as a whole. I still think the Saints will win but it is incredibly close. Foolish to think otherwise.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,043	re: How the hell are the Bears going to stop Sproles and Graham? Originally Posted by thebdj I actually have the Bears as slight favourites in this game and I reckon they will have a marginal lead in the spread, very marginal but only just. We are a better football team. Fact. We are explosive on offence and our defence is playing superbly. We may not generate the turnovers they do but we get more pressure and we ship a lot less points. Having said that, we are playing at their house. Like it or not, Drew is not the player on grass and away from home that he is AT home and on astro. Don't also rule out the inside slant that Aaron Kromer and Jermon Bushrod will be able to offer on the Saints as a whole. I still think the Saints will win but it is incredibly close. Foolish to think otherwise. Ahhh... the discussion of splits... Drew is better in October More wins and a higher Comp% He is better on Sunday His Completion % is higher on the road Drew Brees Career Splits - Pro-Football-Reference.com His QBR is higher against and his INTs are less against the NFC North than any other division. Drew Brees \| New Orleans Saints \| NFL - Yahoo! Sports

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,553 Blog Entries: 29	re: How the hell are the Bears going to stop Sproles and Graham? Originally Posted by TheOak Ahhh... the discussion of splits... Drew is better in Octosweating right a wins and a higher Comp% He is better on Sunday His Completion % is higher on the road Drew Brees Career Splits - Pro-Football-Reference.com His QBR is higher against and his INTs are less against the NFC North than any other division. Drew Brees \| New Orleans Saints \| NFL - Yahoo! Sports That qbr system is a complete fraud.... That being said, those Bears have to be sweating right about now.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,043	re: How the hell are the Bears going to stop Sproles and Graham? Originally Posted by SmashMouth That qbr system is a complete fraud.... That being said, those Bears have to be sweating right about now. I am still trying to figure out how grass vs turf effects arm accuracy or ball trajectory.

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Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	re: How the hell are the Bears going to stop Sproles and Graham? Originally Posted by TheOak I am still trying to figure out how grass vs turf effects arm accuracy or ball trajectory. Effects receivers more coming out of their breaks. Better wear the longer cleats.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,043	re: How the hell are the Bears going to stop Sproles and Graham? Originally Posted by Budsdrinker Effects receivers more coming out of their breaks. Better wear the longer cleats. Ahhhh the Mike Bell factor. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,553 Blog Entries: 29	re: How the hell are the Bears going to stop Sproles and Graham? Originally Posted by TheOak I am still trying to figure out how grass vs turf effects arm accuracy or ball trajectory. Well Cutler will be even more familiar with how the Soldier Field grass tastes, even if it is watered throughout the week. He may actually like a little hydration after each play. WHODATINCA likes this.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: How the hell are the Bears going to stop Sproles and Graham? Originally Posted by thebdj I actually have the Bears as slight favourites in this game and I reckon they will have a marginal lead in the spread, very marginal but only just. We are a better football team. Fact. We are explosive on offence and our defence is playing superbly. We may not generate the turnovers they do but we get more pressure and we ship a lot less points. Having said that, we are playing at their house. Like it or not, Drew is not the player on grass and away from home that he is AT home and on astro. Don't also rule out the inside slant that Aaron Kromer and Jermon Bushrod will be able to offer on the Saints as a whole. I still think the Saints will win but it is incredibly close. Foolish to think otherwise. Totally agree. This will be tough. They have owned us up there in the Payton era. I do think we win this one but its going to come down to the wire and its going to be all about turnovers. They are gonna we the field.
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exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: How the hell are the Bears going to stop Sproles and Graham? Originally Posted by The Dude Totally agree. This will be tough. They have owned us up there in the Payton era. I do think we win this one but its going to come down to the wire and its going to be all about turnovers. They are gonna we the field. Agreed. The line is currently PK which has me itching.
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