Week 15: Bears vs. Tampa Bay - Sunday Dec 17, 12 pm CST

[Balsa]

LINK

 

Doesn't give any reasons or quotes though.

[Burtonbell]

LINK

 

Doesn't give any reasons or quotes though.

 

Well, I kind of expected that.

[Soul]

LINK

 

Doesn't give any reasons or quotes though.

 

Well, I kind of expected that.

 

I wonder how the Bucs' run game is. 'Cuz we now have one gaping, massive hole in the middle of that line.

 

We'll need to blitz to get any pressure up the middle too.

[David]

That works. Hopefully, it's just for one game.

 

That way, they make it look like they're disciplining him and at the same time they're facing a garbage team so, no harm done.

[goonys evil twin]

LINK

 

Doesn't give any reasons or quotes though.

 

Well, I kind of expected that.

 

I wonder how the Bucs' run game is. 'Cuz we now have one gaping, massive hole in the middle of that line.

 

We'll need to blitz to get any pressure up the middle too.

 

The Bucs can't run the ball.

[Banedon]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2698648

 

Lovie says it's not a suspension, they are just giving Tank time to "sort things out".

[David]

LINK

 

Doesn't give any reasons or quotes though.

 

Well, I kind of expected that.

 

I wonder how the Bucs' run game is. 'Cuz we now have one gaping, massive hole in the middle of that line.

 

We'll need to blitz to get any pressure up the middle too.

 

The Bucs can't run the ball.

 

Nor can they throw it.

[Soul]

LINK

 

Doesn't give any reasons or quotes though.

 

Well, I kind of expected that.

 

I wonder how the Bucs' run game is. 'Cuz we now have one gaping, massive hole in the middle of that line.

 

We'll need to blitz to get any pressure up the middle too.

 

The Bucs can't run the ball.

 

Caddy having a bad year? I really don't pay attention to them because, to be honest, it's not worth the time.

[RichHillIsABeast]

What's the big deal with having undeclared firearms in a home? It's amazing that isn't unconstitutional. Democrat controlled states are wonderful. Bastards are going to hurt our defense. Unacceptable. Priorities, people. Priorities. Super Bowl or bust.

what?

 

everyone knows that anyone who wants to have an assault rifle should be able to have one without having to get a permit, even if they are on probation and have prior gun charges.

 

also, tank johnson being deprived of a an assault rifle is hurting our national defense.

 

He didn't have an assault rifle.

[Chocolate Milk]

What's the big deal with having undeclared firearms in a home? It's amazing that isn't unconstitutional. Democrat controlled states are wonderful. Bastards are going to hurt our defense. Unacceptable. Priorities, people. Priorities. Super Bowl or bust.

what?

 

everyone knows that anyone who wants to have an assault rifle should be able to have one without having to get a permit, even if they are on probation and have prior gun charges.

 

also, tank johnson being deprived of a an assault rifle is hurting our national defense.

 

He didn't have an assault rifle.

 

He had 2.

[goonys evil twin]

Caddy having a bad year? I really don't pay attention to them because, to be honest, it's not worth the time.

 

Terrible.

[Chocolate Milk]

LINK

 

Doesn't give any reasons or quotes though.

 

Well, I kind of expected that.

 

I wonder how the Bucs' run game is. 'Cuz we now have one gaping, massive hole in the middle of that line.

 

We'll need to blitz to get any pressure up the middle too.

 

The Bucs can't run the ball.

 

Tank's not especially stout against the run, in any event.

[RichHillIsABeast]

What's the big deal with having undeclared firearms in a home? It's amazing that isn't unconstitutional. Democrat controlled states are wonderful. Bastards are going to hurt our defense. Unacceptable. Priorities, people. Priorities. Super Bowl or bust.

what?

 

everyone knows that anyone who wants to have an assault rifle should be able to have one without having to get a permit, even if they are on probation and have prior gun charges.

 

also, tank johnson being deprived of a an assault rifle is hurting our national defense.

 

He didn't have an assault rifle.

 

He had 2.

 

No he didn't. He had 0 assault rifles in his possession.

[Chocolate Milk]

What's the big deal with having undeclared firearms in a home? It's amazing that isn't unconstitutional. Democrat controlled states are wonderful. Bastards are going to hurt our defense. Unacceptable. Priorities, people. Priorities. Super Bowl or bust.

what?

 

everyone knows that anyone who wants to have an assault rifle should be able to have one without having to get a permit, even if they are on probation and have prior gun charges.

 

also, tank johnson being deprived of a an assault rifle is hurting our national defense.

 

He didn't have an assault rifle.

 

He had 2.

 

No he didn't. He had 0 assault rifles in his possession.

 

I don't see the need to split hairs here but if you want to, knock yourself out. There were 2 assualt rifles in his house.

[RichHillIsABeast]

What's the big deal with having undeclared firearms in a home? It's amazing that isn't unconstitutional. Democrat controlled states are wonderful. Bastards are going to hurt our defense. Unacceptable. Priorities, people. Priorities. Super Bowl or bust.

what?

 

everyone knows that anyone who wants to have an assault rifle should be able to have one without having to get a permit, even if they are on probation and have prior gun charges.

 

also, tank johnson being deprived of a an assault rifle is hurting our national defense.

 

He didn't have an assault rifle.

 

He had 2.

 

No he didn't. He had 0 assault rifles in his possession.

 

I don't see the need to split hairs here but if you want to, knock yourself out. There were 2 assualt rifles in his house.

 

I'm not splitting hairs. There's a huge difference. He had 2 assault-style rifles in his possession, not 2 assault rifles. Small difference in terminology, huge difference in reality. Assault-style means it looks like an automatic, but is really semi-auto. Assault rifles have the capability for full auto.

 

If he had two assault rifles, it would be a federal offense for him to own them. He had a prior record and definitely wouldn't pass the federal screening for the required license. He'd be headed for jail, no question.

 

Tank only violated Illinois state law. The possible penalties he faces are fairly trivial. Maybe a brief stay in state prison, but I doubt it.

[Balsa]

No he didn't. He had 0 assault rifles in his possession.

Ok, I'll bite. What do you call an AR-15?

[bukie]

http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/teamdef.php

 

Defensively, the Bears are far and away the best in the NFL against the pass. They are 7th in the NFL against the run (Minnesota is far and away the best there). I'm not too concerned about the defense overall, as they have performed consistently well throughout the year, surrendering decent yardage to very good offenses, and surrendering almost nothing to bad offenses.

 

As I heard in a quote earlier this week, it should be interesting to see if a team can score negative points. 31st ranked offense vs. the 1st ranked defense.

 

Even without Vasher and Tank, the D should be able to hold Tampa under 10 points.

[RichHillIsABeast]

No he didn't. He had 0 assault rifles in his possession.

Ok, I'll bite. What do you call an AR-15?

 

The AR-15 is not an assault rifle. It is a civi weapon. Semi-auto. You could walk down to your local sporting goods store right now and buy one, provided you passed the instant backround check. *Tank wouldn't have passed that check, so who knows where it came from.

[Chocolate Milk]

What's the big deal with having undeclared firearms in a home? It's amazing that isn't unconstitutional. Democrat controlled states are wonderful. Bastards are going to hurt our defense. Unacceptable. Priorities, people. Priorities. Super Bowl or bust.

what?

 

everyone knows that anyone who wants to have an assault rifle should be able to have one without having to get a permit, even if they are on probation and have prior gun charges.

 

also, tank johnson being deprived of a an assault rifle is hurting our national defense.

 

He didn't have an assault rifle.

 

He had 2.

 

No he didn't. He had 0 assault rifles in his possession.

 

I don't see the need to split hairs here but if you want to, knock yourself out. There were 2 assualt rifles in his house.

 

I'm not splitting hairs. There's a huge difference. He had 2 assault-style rifles in his possession, not 2 assault rifles. Small difference in terminology, huge difference in reality. Assault-style means it looks like an automatic, but is really semi-auto. Assault rifles have the capability for full auto.

 

If he had two assault rifles, it would be a federal offense for him to own them. He had a prior record and definitely wouldn't pass the federal screening for the required license. He'd be headed for jail, no question.

 

Tank only violated Illinois state law. The possible penalties he faces are fairly trivial. Maybe a brief stay in state prison, but I doubt it.

 

He had lots of guns in his house which is what Treeman was trying to get across by his post. I just don't see the need to nitpick here. I doubt the different between "Assault Style" and "Assault" changes anything in regards to Treeman's post.

[RichHillIsABeast]

What's the big deal with having undeclared firearms in a home? It's amazing that isn't unconstitutional. Democrat controlled states are wonderful. Bastards are going to hurt our defense. Unacceptable. Priorities, people. Priorities. Super Bowl or bust.

what?

 

everyone knows that anyone who wants to have an assault rifle should be able to have one without having to get a permit, even if they are on probation and have prior gun charges.

 

also, tank johnson being deprived of a an assault rifle is hurting our national defense.

 

He didn't have an assault rifle.

 

He had 2.

 

No he didn't. He had 0 assault rifles in his possession.

 

I don't see the need to split hairs here but if you want to, knock yourself out. There were 2 assualt rifles in his house.

 

I'm not splitting hairs. There's a huge difference. He had 2 assault-style rifles in his possession, not 2 assault rifles. Small difference in terminology, huge difference in reality. Assault-style means it looks like an automatic, but is really semi-auto. Assault rifles have the capability for full auto.

 

If he had two assault rifles, it would be a federal offense for him to own them. He had a prior record and definitely wouldn't pass the federal screening for the required license. He'd be headed for jail, no question.

 

Tank only violated Illinois state law. The possible penalties he faces are fairly trivial. Maybe a brief stay in state prison, but I doubt it.

 

He had lots of guns in his house which is what Treeman was trying to get across by his post. I just don't see the need to nitpick here. I doubt the different between "Assault Style" and "Assault" changes anything in regards to Treeman's post.

 

6 guns is not "lots." There is no crime in owning 6 guns as opposed to 1 in this case. The amount has nothing to do with the charges. Yes, it does change Treeman's post. He had no clue what an "assault weapon" is. I enjoy his sarcasm, but maybe knowing what you're talking about first would be a good idea before imploying that method of communication. His post was 100% factually incorrect.

 

Assault weapon in this case means Tank goes to jail and does not pass Go. I guarantee you that's not a "trivial" thing to Tank, Tank's lawyer, the state of Illinois, or the Federal government. Tank wouldn't be playing football ever again.

[jaydee]

if it was only assault style rifles, and not assault rifles, who cares? That changes everything!

[Chocolate Milk]

6 guns is not "lots." There is no crime in owning 6 guns as opposed to 1 in this case. The amount has nothing to do with the charges. Yes, it does change Treeman's post. He had no clue what an "assault weapon" is. I enjoy his sarcasm, but maybe knowing what you're talking about first would be a good idea before imploying that method of communication. His post was 100% factually incorrect.

 

Assault weapon in this case means Tank goes to jail and does not pass Go. I guarantee you that's not a "trivial" thing to Tank, Tank's lawyer, the state of Illinois, or the Federal government. Tank wouldn't be playing football ever again.

 

Ok.

[David]

if it was only assault style rifles, and not assault rifles, who cares? That changes everything!

 

Meh. I'm not really bothered by the fact that he had or collects guns. Those types of weapons (i.e. AK-47, AR-15) can be obtained perfectly legally.

 

It's more the fact that he's dumb enough to illegally possess these weapons after already having been brought up on illegal weapons related charges in the not-so-distant past that gets to me.

Edited December 15, 2006 by David

[Butterscup1679666578]

Tank won't play this week, but it's "not a suspension."

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2698648

[Mark Priors Calves]

i'm glad the rest of the bears schedule consists of tb, det, and gb. if a playoff birth or bye week was still at stake, i'd be concerned if there was a tough schedule.