Thursday, December 21, 2006
I Apologize Rex
Congratulations Rex on winning both the NFC Offensive Player of the Week and the FedEx Air Player of the Week. Just destroy the Lions and Packers and we'll call it even.
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Devin Hester Rules!!
This doesn't even include yesterday's two touchdowns.
Devin Hester: 2006 Rookie of the Year.
Monday, December 04, 2006
Congratulations Chicago Bears!!
Congratulations to the 2006 NFC North Division Champions, the Chicago Bears.
P.S. Rex Grossman sucks.
P.S. Rex Grossman sucks.
Monday, October 16, 2006
Bears Breakdown 10/16 Vs. Cardinals
Bears Running Offense Vs. Cardinals Running Defense
Bears: 15th in NFL 109.6 ypg
Cardinals: 23rd in NFL 123.4 ypg
Thomas Jones finally cracked the 100 yard mark and Cedric Benson had 2 TD last week against the Bills. The Cardinals do not put up much resistance against the run and the Bears should muscle past the weak Cardinals defensive line.
Edge: Bears
Bears Passing Offense Vs. Cardinals Passing Defense
Bears: 5th in NFL 246.8 ypg
Cardinals: 26th in NFL 237.4 ypg
Rex Grossman is the second highest rated passer in the NFL with a 100.9 rating. Rex likes to throw deep often, usually to Bernard Berrian. The Cardinals have only 3 INT and 10 sacks on the year. They do not generate a ton of pressure on the quarterback so Rex should have plenty of time to go to the long ball if he wants.
Edge: Bears
Bears Rushing Defense Vs. Cardinals Rushing Offense
Bears: 6th in NFL 76.2 ypg
Cardinals: 31st in NFL 70.4 ypg
The Cardinals paid huge money to Edgerrin James in the offseason and have very little to show for it. Their offensive line is terrible and they create almost no holes for their backs. The Bears defensive line is very quick and athletic and should have no problems getting penetration in the backfield.
Edge: Bears
Bears Passing Defense Vs. Cardinals Passing Offense
Bears: 3rd in NFL 158.4 ypg
Cardinals: 10th in NFL 220.6 ypg
Once again, the Cardinals offensive line rears its ugly head. They have given up 17 sacks and the quarter backs have thrown 7 INT. To make matters worse, their best offensive player, Larry Fitzgerald, is out with a hamstring injury. Matt Leinart gets his second start of his young career and should be in for a real trial by fire. The Bears should get to him early and often.
Edge: Bears
Special Teams
The Bears have excellent return, coverage and kicking teams. Robbie Gould is still perfect on field goals this year and Brad Meynard is keeping teams pinned back.
Edge: Bears
Coaching
Dennis Green has had a miserable time in the desert going 12-25 in his first three years and his team has not lived up to its lofty preseason expectations. Lovie Smith has gone 21-16 in the same time period and has Chicago thinking Super Bowl.
Edge: Bears
Intangibles
Even though the Cardinals are the home team, expect a lot of Bears fans to be there cheering at the new University of Phoenix Stadium.
Edge: Even
Prediction
Bears 33
Cardinals 7
Bears: 15th in NFL 109.6 ypg
Cardinals: 23rd in NFL 123.4 ypg
Thomas Jones finally cracked the 100 yard mark and Cedric Benson had 2 TD last week against the Bills. The Cardinals do not put up much resistance against the run and the Bears should muscle past the weak Cardinals defensive line.
Edge: Bears
Bears Passing Offense Vs. Cardinals Passing Defense
Bears: 5th in NFL 246.8 ypg
Cardinals: 26th in NFL 237.4 ypg
Rex Grossman is the second highest rated passer in the NFL with a 100.9 rating. Rex likes to throw deep often, usually to Bernard Berrian. The Cardinals have only 3 INT and 10 sacks on the year. They do not generate a ton of pressure on the quarterback so Rex should have plenty of time to go to the long ball if he wants.
Edge: Bears
Bears Rushing Defense Vs. Cardinals Rushing Offense
Bears: 6th in NFL 76.2 ypg
Cardinals: 31st in NFL 70.4 ypg
The Cardinals paid huge money to Edgerrin James in the offseason and have very little to show for it. Their offensive line is terrible and they create almost no holes for their backs. The Bears defensive line is very quick and athletic and should have no problems getting penetration in the backfield.
Edge: Bears
Bears Passing Defense Vs. Cardinals Passing Offense
Bears: 3rd in NFL 158.4 ypg
Cardinals: 10th in NFL 220.6 ypg
Once again, the Cardinals offensive line rears its ugly head. They have given up 17 sacks and the quarter backs have thrown 7 INT. To make matters worse, their best offensive player, Larry Fitzgerald, is out with a hamstring injury. Matt Leinart gets his second start of his young career and should be in for a real trial by fire. The Bears should get to him early and often.
Edge: Bears
Special Teams
The Bears have excellent return, coverage and kicking teams. Robbie Gould is still perfect on field goals this year and Brad Meynard is keeping teams pinned back.
Edge: Bears
Coaching
Dennis Green has had a miserable time in the desert going 12-25 in his first three years and his team has not lived up to its lofty preseason expectations. Lovie Smith has gone 21-16 in the same time period and has Chicago thinking Super Bowl.
Edge: Bears
Intangibles
Even though the Cardinals are the home team, expect a lot of Bears fans to be there cheering at the new University of Phoenix Stadium.
Edge: Even
Prediction
Bears 33
Cardinals 7
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Monday, October 09, 2006
Breakdown Revisited
Bears Running Offense Vs. Bills Running Defense
Bears: 11th in NFL 98.0 ypg
Bills: 17th in NFL 103.0 ypg
Last week the Bears finally had success running the ball with Thomas Jones running for 98 yards and Cedric Benson running for 37 yards. Last week the Bills held the Vikings for only 63 yards on the ground. With the Bills worried about the now prolific Bears passing attack, expect the Bears to get some good chunks of yardage on the ground.
Advantage: Bears
The Bears rushed for a season high 155 yards and two TD's. Thomas Jones cracked the 100 yard mark for the first this season and Cedric Benson had two scores. The offensive line is looking better run blocking and this is only holds bright things for the Bears future.
Winner: Bears
Bears Passing Offense Vs. Bills Passing Defense
Bears: 5th in NFL 259.8 ypg
Bills: 11th in NFL 193.8 ypg
For the second time in four weeks, Rex Grossman was named the FedEx Air player of the week. He threw for 232 with 2 TD and 0 INT. Bernard Berrian is the home run threat the Bears have lacked for decades and Moose is a very solid possession receiver. The Bills have been solid against the pass all year, but have not seen an explosive offense like the Bears yet.
Edge: Bears
The Bears "only" had 196 yards passing this game. However, this was more of a function of good field position and a good running attack rather than a bad throwing the football. Rex Grossman had another good game going 15/27 (55.6%), 182 yards and 2TD. Bernard Berrian had another long bomb completed to him (62 yards.)
Winner: Bears
Bills Rushing Offense Vs. Bears Rushing Defense
Bears: 7th in NFL 80.8 ypg
Biils: 9th in NFL 117.0 ypg
Willis McGahee leads the NFL with 389 yards of rushing, but only 1 TD. He is by far the best running back the Bears have seen all year. The Bears will need their front four to take away the cutback lanes to be successful against him.
Edge: Even
The Bears totally stiffled the Bills running game (58 yards on 18 carries.) The Bills had to abandon the running game early when the Bears jumped to a huge lead. Going into the game, Willis McGahee was leading the league in rushing, but he was shut down for the most part with a long run of only 11 yards.
Winner: Bears
Bills Passsing Offense Vs. Bears Passing Defense
Bears: 7th in NFL 176.3 ypg
Bills: 25th in NFL 178.5 ypg
J.P. Losman is a "Game Manager." Dick Jauron does not want him to make mistakes and work within his limits. He is not going to win you games, but he probably doesn't lose a lot either. Last week the Bears bruised and confused Matt Hasselbeck with 5 sacks and 2 INT. They are a very opportunistic defense and their front four create a lot of pressure. The Bills must get solid protection or it will be a long afternoon for Losman.
Edge: Bears
With the exception of that last minute garbage touchdown, the Bears completely controled J.P. Losman. He threw three interceptions, got sacked three times and never got into any sort of rythem. This is what the Bears do to bad and mediocre quarterbacks.
Winner: Bears
Special Teams
The Bears kicking team leads the league with 50 points. Robbie Gould is a perfect 13 of 13 on field goals. The Bears coverage units swarm to the ball and allow very few yards returning. Devin Hester must take better care of the football or it could lead to momentum shifting turnovers.
Edge: Bears
Ho hum. Robbie Gould was again perfect kicking the ball with another four field goals. The Bears had of couple of nice returns and Devin Hester had no trouble holding onto the football. The Bills returners had nowhere to go.
Winner: Bears
Coaching
Lovie Smith is the first Bears coach to lead his team to 4-0 start in 15 years. Dick Jauron is the coach that thought Leon Johnson would make a good kick returner.
Edge: Bears
Good job Dick. That fake punt you called on your first possesion worked out well for you.
Winner: Bears
Intangibles
While not the fans' most hated ex-coach, Dick Jauron should not expect a particularly warm homecoming Sunday. He will get booed and booed often. Remember it's not his team, but he's on the team.
Edge: Bears
The Bears fans were loud and Soldier Field had an electric atmosphere. With the cold weather upon us, it is only going to get worse for opposing teams.
Winner: Bears
Sunday, October 08, 2006
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Breakdown 10/8 Vs. Bills
Bears Running Offense Vs. Bills Running Defense
Bears: 11th in NFL 98.0 ypg
Bills: 17th in NFL 103.0 ypg
Last week the Bears finally had success running the ball with Thomas Jones running for 98 yards and Cedric Benson running for 37 yards. Last week the Bills held the Vikings for only 63 yards on the ground. With the Bills worried about the now prolific Bears passing attack, expect the Bears to get some good chunks of yardage on the ground.
Advantage: Bears
Bears Passing Offense Vs. Bills Passing Defense
Bears: 5th in NFL 259.8 ypg
Bills: 11th in NFL 193.8 ypg
For the second time in four weeks, Rex Grossman was named the FedEx Air player of the week. He threw for 232 with 2 TD and 0 INT. Bernard Berrian is the home run threat the Bears have lacked for decades and Moose is a very solid possession receiver. The Bills have been solid against the pass all year, but have not seen an explosive offense like the Bears yet.
Edge: Bears
Bills Rushing Offense Vs. Bears Rushing Defense
Bears: 7th in NFL 80.8 ypg
Biils: 9th in NFL 117.0 ypg
Willis McGahee leads the NFL with 389 yards of rushing, but only 1 TD. He is by far the best running back the Bears have seen all year. The Bears will need their front four to take away the cutback lanes to be successful against him.
Edge: Even
Bills Passsing Offense Vs. Bears Passing Defense
Bears: 7th in NFL 176.3 ypg
Bills: 25th in NFL 178.5 ypg
J.P. Losman is a "Game Manager." Dick Jauron does not want him to make mistakes and work within his limits. He is not going to win you games, but he probably doesn't lose a lot either. Last week the Bears bruised and confused Matt Hasselbeck with 5 sacks and 2 INT. They are a very opportunistic defense and their front four create a lot of pressure. The Bills must get solid protection or it will be a long afternoon for Losman.
Edge: Bears
Special Teams
The Bears kicking team leads the league with 50 points. Robbie Gould is a perfect 13 of 13 on field goals. The Bears coverage units swarm to the ball and allow very few yards returning. Devin Hester must take better care of the football or it could lead to momentum shifting turnovers.
Edge: Bears
Coaching
Lovie Smith is the first Bears coach to lead his team to 4-0 start in 15 years. Dick Jauron is the coach that thought Leon Johnson would make a good kick returner.
Edge: Bears
Intangibles
While not the fans' most hated ex-coach, Dick Jauron should not expect a particularly warm homecoming Sunday. He will get booed and booed often. Remember it's not his team, but he's on the team.
Edge: Bears
Bears: 11th in NFL 98.0 ypg
Bills: 17th in NFL 103.0 ypg
Last week the Bears finally had success running the ball with Thomas Jones running for 98 yards and Cedric Benson running for 37 yards. Last week the Bills held the Vikings for only 63 yards on the ground. With the Bills worried about the now prolific Bears passing attack, expect the Bears to get some good chunks of yardage on the ground.
Advantage: Bears
Bears Passing Offense Vs. Bills Passing Defense
Bears: 5th in NFL 259.8 ypg
Bills: 11th in NFL 193.8 ypg
For the second time in four weeks, Rex Grossman was named the FedEx Air player of the week. He threw for 232 with 2 TD and 0 INT. Bernard Berrian is the home run threat the Bears have lacked for decades and Moose is a very solid possession receiver. The Bills have been solid against the pass all year, but have not seen an explosive offense like the Bears yet.
Edge: Bears
Bills Rushing Offense Vs. Bears Rushing Defense
Bears: 7th in NFL 80.8 ypg
Biils: 9th in NFL 117.0 ypg
Willis McGahee leads the NFL with 389 yards of rushing, but only 1 TD. He is by far the best running back the Bears have seen all year. The Bears will need their front four to take away the cutback lanes to be successful against him.
Edge: Even
Bills Passsing Offense Vs. Bears Passing Defense
Bears: 7th in NFL 176.3 ypg
Bills: 25th in NFL 178.5 ypg
J.P. Losman is a "Game Manager." Dick Jauron does not want him to make mistakes and work within his limits. He is not going to win you games, but he probably doesn't lose a lot either. Last week the Bears bruised and confused Matt Hasselbeck with 5 sacks and 2 INT. They are a very opportunistic defense and their front four create a lot of pressure. The Bills must get solid protection or it will be a long afternoon for Losman.
Edge: Bears
Special Teams
The Bears kicking team leads the league with 50 points. Robbie Gould is a perfect 13 of 13 on field goals. The Bears coverage units swarm to the ball and allow very few yards returning. Devin Hester must take better care of the football or it could lead to momentum shifting turnovers.
Edge: Bears
Coaching
Lovie Smith is the first Bears coach to lead his team to 4-0 start in 15 years. Dick Jauron is the coach that thought Leon Johnson would make a good kick returner.
Edge: Bears
Intangibles
While not the fans' most hated ex-coach, Dick Jauron should not expect a particularly warm homecoming Sunday. He will get booed and booed often. Remember it's not his team, but he's on the team.
Edge: Bears
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