NFC Championship: Bears vs. Saints - Sun Jan 21, 2 pm CST

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Briggs - Urlacher - Zambrano

 

that's a linebacking core

 

Defensive end. He'd kill QBs. And his sack dance would be crazy.

[OleMissCub]

If you take the passing game away from Brees (wind) I like our chances a lot better.

 

They have a shorter passing game, though, so it might affect Grossman's deep throws more.

 

True, they run a west coast offense type thing with lots of short passes. The Saints have a HUGE propensity to give up the big play and Rex throws a deep ball fairly well. So the wind might affect the Bears passing game more than the Saints.

[Brian]

Briggs - Urlacher - Zambrano

 

that's a linebacking core

 

Defensive end. He'd kill QBs. And his sack dance would be crazy.

 

great now I'm sad we'll never get to see the Big Z sack dance, you're right it would be incredible

[Omar]

We're over 1000 posts.

[Sammy Sofa]

Briggs - Urlacher - Zambrano

 

that's a linebacking core

 

Defensive end. He'd kill QBs. And his sack dance would be crazy.

 

great now I'm sad we'll never get to see the Big Z sack dance, you're right it would be incredible

 

I'd bring back the Farns just to see him spear a few more suckers right in the gut with a ferocious charge.

[Omar]

Briggs - Urlacher - Zambrano

 

that's a linebacking core

 

Defensive end. He'd kill QBs. And his sack dance would be crazy.

 

great now I'm sad we'll never get to see the Big Z sack dance, you're right it would be incredible

 

I'd bring back the Farns just to see him spear a few more suckers right in the gut with a ferocious charge.

 

Farns would probably start punching them afterwords.

[Brian]

Saints practiced indoors all week, the Bears practiced outside.

[Brian]

cool pic from chicagobears.com

 

http://www.chicagobears.com/images/4thphasesplash/main_nfcchamps.jpg

[CaliforniaRaisin]

If you take the passing game away from Brees (wind) I like our chances a lot better.

 

They have a shorter passing game, though, so it might affect Grossman's deep throws more.

 

True, they run a west coast offense type thing with lots of short passes. The Saints have a HUGE propensity to give up the big play and Rex throws a deep ball fairly well. So the wind might affect the Bears passing game more than the Saints.

 

On the flip side, both Bush and Deuce have done worse on grass than indoors and the snow really won't help Bush.

 

It also helps negate the Bears' team speed on defense as we might remember the Pittsburgh game last season.

[OleMissCub]

Saints practiced indoors all week, the Bears practiced outside.

 

I think it was wise. Why change the way you practice because of a condition that you cannot control? I'm not sure a week of conditioning to the cold would help anybody on the team.

[Omar]

T-minus 16 hours!

[Brian]

Saints practiced indoors all week, the Bears practiced outside.

 

I think it was wise. Why change the way you practice because of a condition that you cannot control? I'm not sure a week of conditioning to the cold would help anybody on the team.

 

nah, your boys are just chicken ;)

[UMFan83]

Fox News also just said "Everyone's a Bears fan (In chicago). Even Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano." Story coming later on.

 

That said, how would Carlos Zambrano do in American football? What position would he be?

 

Crazy as he is, he'd be a good Defensive End. He'd love sacking people.

 

I could see him pointing to his head and swearing to himself after every sack.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Fox News also just said "Everyone's a Bears fan (In chicago). Even Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano." Story coming later on.

 

That said, how would Carlos Zambrano do in American football? What position would he be?

 

Crazy as he is, he'd be a good Defensive End. He'd love sacking people.

 

I could see him pointing to his head and swearing to himself after every sack.

 

Imagine if he's held and the ref didn't call him.

 

Roughing the QB calls...

[soccer10k]

Briggs - Urlacher - Zambrano

 

that's a linebacking core

 

Defensive end. He'd kill QBs. And his sack dance would be crazy.

 

great now I'm sad we'll never get to see the Big Z sack dance, you're right it would be incredible

 

I'd bring back the Farns just to see him spear a few more suckers right in the gut with a ferocious charge.

 

I was just going to suggest that. If Briggs leaves the Bears should look into bringing Farnsworth in for the OLB job.

[Omar]

T-minus 15 hours.

[Jon]

Stupid NFL and their halftime shows. I hope they cancel it due to snow instead of making the field conditions worse.

[Sosa21MVP]

Bear down, Chicago Bears! Make every play clear the way to victory!

Bear down, Chicago Bears! Put up a fight with a might so fearlessly!

We'll never forget the way you thrilled the nation with your T formation.

Bear down, Chicago Bears, and let them know why you're wearing the crown

You're the pride and joy of Illinois. Chicago Bears, bear down!

[CP_414]

15 HOURS!!!!

[CP_414]

Stupid NFL and their halftime shows. I hope they cancel it due to snow instead of making the field conditions worse.

 

Who is playing at halftime?

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Stupid NFL and their halftime shows. I hope they cancel it due to snow instead of making the field conditions worse.

 

Who is playing at halftime?

 

Fall Out Boy.

[CP_414]

Stupid NFL and their halftime shows. I hope they cancel it due to snow instead of making the field conditions worse.

 

Who is playing at halftime?

 

Fall Out Boy.

 

Ah, I went to high school with their lead singer...but they still suck.

 

GO BEARS!

[Andy]

GEAUX SAINTS!!!!

[CP_414]

GEAUX SAINTS!!!!

 

Cheering for a divisional rival? Interesting. I would never support the Vikings over some random NFC West team.

 

We are 18 minutes away from GAMEDAY!!!!

 

BEAR DOWN!

[soccer10k]

GEAUX SAINTS!!!!

 

Move along TROLL!!