Week 1: Bears @ Green Bay - Sunday Sept. 10th, 3:15 pm CST

[Banedon]

Peter King is still on the "Who's the QB?" "Who's the RB?" kick with the Bears, even though the rest of us know the answer to both questions...

 

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/peter_king/09/07/week1/index.html

 

Chicago (0-0) at Green Bay (0-0)

Not sure who finishes the game playing quarterback or who's running the ball for the Bears. All I know is Brett Favre is going to get terrorized by Tommy Harris, Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs.

Chicago 19, Green Bay 10

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Huh, still predicts the Bears will win.

[Banedon]

Huh, still predicts the Bears will win.

 

I think his lack of faith in the Packers outweighs his Bears dislike.

[Jon]

From the Sports Editor of the Onion on tips on who to pick in the Shattered Expectations league:

PS: Check out Peter King in Sports Illustrated for tips on the best players for your team. It's uncanny how often the opposite of his opinion turns out to be spot-on!

[Milli1306]

King also spelled Tommie Harris' name wrong

[BigbadB]

If I was a betting man (and I'm not), I would probably put down a good deal of money with some of you who think this game will be a blowout.

 

As a Bear fan of over 30 years, I can very nearly guarantee this game will not be a blowout.

 

Definitely less than 10 points. Likely within a touchdown. Possibly, if the Bears are too overconfident, even a Bears loss.

 

It's still Lambeau, it's still Brett Favre, and it's still a Bears ballclub that hasn't put together back-to-back winning seasons in forever.

 

Fired up for a new season, one of the best defenses in the entire NFL going against a horrible offensive line and a quarterback who needs time to find open receivers against a division rival could spell excellent field position for the offense.

 

I think this game will be +10 Bears.

[UMFan83]

The guy that writes this article is a moron. He just implied that the Bears should go out and trade for Brett Favre.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=whitlock/060907

 

This Sunday, Lovie Smith should take a long look at Favre and decide what he's willing to offer the Packers in exchange for the NFL legend right now.

[YearofDaCubs]

The guy that writes this article is a moron. He just implied that the Bears should go out and trade for Brett Favre.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=whitlock/060907

 

This Sunday, Lovie Smith should take a long look at Favre and decide what he's willing to offer the Packers in exchange for the NFL legend right now.

That would never happen. Could you imagine the pandemonium if Favre got traded to the Bears and they win a super bowl? The Packers fans would go nuts.

[BigbadB]

Favre isn't what the Bears need. A good pass catching tight end would do wonders.

[Banedon]

The guy that writes this article is a moron. He just implied that the Bears should go out and trade for Brett Favre.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=whitlock/060907

 

This Sunday, Lovie Smith should take a long look at Favre and decide what he's willing to offer the Packers in exchange for the NFL legend right now.

 

I read that and I nearly laughed out loud at work, which would have blown my "I'm not surfing" cover.

[da bears]

Well a lot of "experts" are predicting the Packers over the Bears as their upset special. Then that fat moron Mark Schlereth bashed the Bears for at least 30 seconds. Seems like everyone is doubting. I hope Grossman starts the game off with a 50 yard touchdown pass to shove it down their throats. I know ESPN "analysts" shouldn't be trusted, but it's annoying that everyone is piling on the overrated wagon right now. Rant over, Daaaa Bears!

[Butterscup1679666578]

A good pass catching tight end would do wonders.

 

Amen.

[UMFan83]

Well a lot of "experts" are predicting the Packers over the Bears as their upset special. Then that fat moron Mark Schlereth bashed the Bears for at least 30 seconds. Seems like everyone is doubting. I hope Grossman starts the game off with a 50 yard touchdown pass to shove it down their throats. I know ESPN "analysts" shouldn't be trusted, but it's annoying that everyone is piling on the overrated wagon right now. Rant over, Daaaa Bears!

 

Its a good thing wins and losses arent decided on paper by 'the experts'

[rawaction]

The guy that writes this article is a moron. He just implied that the Bears should go out and trade for Brett Favre.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=whitlock/060907

 

This Sunday, Lovie Smith should take a long look at Favre and decide what he's willing to offer the Packers in exchange for the NFL legend right now.

 

He also thinks Lovie makes personnel decisions. Didn't know he was GM too.

[Milli1306]

I realize that the talent around him is different, but Charlie flipping Batch just went out and threw for 3 TDs against the Dolphins, who should prove to be much better on D than the Packers...Batch wasn't good enough for the Lions to keep around at QB...Crticize Rex all you want to, but he is better than Charlie Batch

[BigSlick]

Well a lot of "experts" are predicting the Packers over the Bears as their upset special. Then that fat moron Mark Schlereth bashed the Bears for at least 30 seconds. Seems like everyone is doubting. I hope Grossman starts the game off with a 50 yard touchdown pass to shove it down their throats. I know ESPN "analysts" shouldn't be trusted, but it's annoying that everyone is piling on the overrated wagon right now. Rant over, Daaaa Bears!

 

Actually, Schlereth is like...really small now. Its weird. Steroids?

 

I really really hope the Bears win this. Can the Bears' start a ten year run of dominance over the Packers already? Christ. I'd also like to see them smash Favruh in the face a couple more times before he bows out.

[CP_414]

GAMEDAY!!!

 

Get your picks in.

 

Bears 24

Packers 13

 

Favre sacked 3 times, picked once.

Rex Grossman 16-29, 220 yards, 1TD/0 INT

TJ - 90 rushing yards, 2 TD's...25 yards for Benson

 

 

BEAR DOWN!

[CaliforniaRaisin]

I'd be pleased with that game from Grossman.

 

I'm pumped and ready to go.

[YearofDaCubs]

I hate waiting for the 3 PM game!

[rawaction]

24-13 is a decent score. Grossman will throw a pick. Hopefully, he can combat that by completing 60% of his passes and throwing for a score or two.

 

My players to watch out for today on offense are: Desmond Clark and Adrian Peterson. Clark has looked a lot better this preseason, and I think he will be a big threat inside the 20 for a score. Peterson is the healthiest of the backs, and I think it is possible for him to get an extended look at some point in this game.

 

On defense, I think Wale Ogunleye is one to watch out for. He looked pretty solid this preseason also.

[UMFan83]

17-10 Bears

 

Grossman 15-29 187 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT

Jones 17 carries 89 yards, 1 TD

Edited September 10, 2006 by UMFan83

[Fred Hornkohl]

This is going to be a very close game, no more than a 2 in your confidence pool.

[Butterscup1679666578]

Bears 27

Packers 10

 

I have absolutely no worries about this game. I just wish it was on TV here.

[Balsa]

I hate waiting for the 3 PM game!

Yeah I know, let's get the show on the road already!

[oldstyle81]

Well a lot of "experts" are predicting the Packers over the Bears as their upset special. Then that fat moron Mark Schlereth bashed the Bears for at least 30 seconds. Seems like everyone is doubting. I hope Grossman starts the game off with a 50 yard touchdown pass to shove it down their throats. I know ESPN "analysts" shouldn't be trusted, but it's annoying that everyone is piling on the overrated wagon right now. Rant over, Daaaa Bears!

 

Actually, Schlereth is like...really small now. Its weird. Steroids?

 

I really really hope the Bears win this. Can the Bears' start a ten year run of dominance over the Packers already? Christ. I'd also like to see them smash Favruh in the face a couple more times before he bows out.

 

all but one guy on ESPN have the bears picked on the site, hell more Chicago trib writers (3) have the bears losing than ESPN.