Super Bowl XLI: Bears vs. Colts, Sun 2/4, 5:30 pm CT

[Omar]

If you're a Bears fan, dont watch Jim Rome is Burning. You'll later on hope he'll burn.

[imb]

just showing off my b.a. bears avatar

 

edit: well i was, before the man struck me down

Edited January 24, 2007 by Bunts Lick Butts

[CubColtPacer]

I saw a quote on the Chicago Bears message board that Reggie Miller said that all the pressure is on Rex Grossman, NOT Peyton Manning. If someone can explain this to me, I'm all ears.

 

He said (not that I necessarily agree with him) that Peyton got his demons out of the way in Belichek and Brady and should now be pretty loose in the Super Bowl. Grossman he still believes may have pressure over his job if he plays terribly, and plus Grossman doesn't have the experience that Peyton has to deal with the pressure. I think they each have different pressures-I'm not sure Reggie is correct, although his opinion is at least reasonable.

[da bears]

I saw a quote on the Chicago Bears message board that Reggie Miller said that all the pressure is on Rex Grossman, NOT Peyton Manning. If someone can explain this to me, I'm all ears.

 

He said (not that I necessarily agree with him) that Peyton got his demons out of the way in Belichek and Brady and should now be pretty loose in the Super Bowl. Grossman he still believes may have pressure over his job if he plays terribly, and plus Grossman doesn't have the experience that Peyton has to deal with the pressure. I think they each have different pressures-I'm not sure Reggie is correct, although his opinion is at least reasonable.

 

Eh. I still don't know why theyre asking Reggie Miller. He of course said the Colts would destroy the Bears, which I think is false. I still always thought Peyton's pressure came from winning the Super Bowl, not just beating the Patriots. Last year they wouldn't have faced the Patriots at all but they still lost. I think there's more pressure on Manning now that he's finally gotten there and they're facing a team that everyone thinks they should roll over (which Im still failing to understand why).

 

Anyways, I dont need to listen to some jagbag like jim rome or woody paige or jay mariotti. This season has been sweet so far, Im not gonna let those retards bring me down.

[CubColtPacer]

I saw a quote on the Chicago Bears message board that Reggie Miller said that all the pressure is on Rex Grossman, NOT Peyton Manning. If someone can explain this to me, I'm all ears.

 

He said (not that I necessarily agree with him) that Peyton got his demons out of the way in Belichek and Brady and should now be pretty loose in the Super Bowl. Grossman he still believes may have pressure over his job if he plays terribly, and plus Grossman doesn't have the experience that Peyton has to deal with the pressure. I think they each have different pressures-I'm not sure Reggie is correct, although his opinion is at least reasonable.

 

Eh. I still don't know why theyre asking Reggie Miller. He of course said the Colts would destroy the Bears, which I think is false. I still always thought Peyton's pressure came from winning the Super Bowl, not just beating the Patriots. Last year they wouldn't have faced the Patriots at all but they still lost. I think there's more pressure on Manning now that he's finally gotten there and they're facing a team that everyone thinks they should roll over (which Im still failing to understand why).

 

Anyways, I dont need to listen to some jagbag like jim rome or woody paige or jay mariotti. This season has been sweet so far, Im not gonna let those retards bring me down.

 

Well, of course he is going to say the Colts are going to beat the Bears. He wasn't brought on for analysis or anything, Dan Patrick has him on every Monday at that same time, and of course this week he's going to ask him about the Colts game, and of course Reggie is going to say that the Colts are gong to win. It shouldn't really be given any weight as serious analysis or anything, just a fan's opinion really.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

They're re-airing the NFC Championship on NFL Network right now. :)

 

The Bears win.

 

You sure? I hope the Bears not being able to get 7 in the red zone here doesn't come back to haunt them. :x

 

Is it an NFL Replay re-air? W/all the extra NFL Films goodies and stuff?

 

 

yes

 

 

and in watching, i wish TJ would run downhill like he did sunday all the time

 

Vasher had some great quotes, but Urlacher's response to the question about Reggie Bush's taunting was the best.

[TruffleShuffle]

If you're a sane, rational human being, dont watch Jim Rome is Burning.

[Soul]

If you're a sane, rational human being, dont watch Jim Rome is Burning.

 

I thought he was being canceled. They've already removed him from the ESPN radio affiliate here in Madison...

[Banedon]

NFL Network On Demand on the Free Spot has the 10 minute replays available for almost every game played this season. For some reason my cable provider is missing a few though, including the Cardinal game...boo. But still, it's worth checking out, even if you normally don't have NFL Network.

[goonys evil twin]

and in watching, i wish TJ would run downhill like he did sunday all the time

 

Well, his best run involved a lot of east/west. But that was my favorite TJ game since he came here. That's how Jones should be used, as the complementary player to Benson's relentless pounding of the ball.

[CubColtPacer]

BTW, who's David Haugh, and how much credibility does he have? He has an article that appeared in our paper this morning about how the Bears are jumping for joy because they likely couldn't beat the Chargers or Patriots, but can beat the Colts. I just wondered what his backstory was.

[goonys evil twin]

BTW, who's David Haugh, and how much credibility does he have?

 

He's the primary Bears beat writer at the Trib. I don't know the backstory, or his credibility. I would bet you a hundred dollars his primary motivation for such a story would be to create interest and get noticed in Indy (which would probably increase Trib sales in Indy). I do know his unibrow photo on the trib site freaks me out.

[CubColtPacer]

BTW, who's David Haugh, and how much credibility does he have?

 

He's the primary Bears beat writer at the Trib. I don't know the backstory, or his credibility. I would bet you a hundred dollars his primary motivation for such a story would be to create interest and get noticed in Indy (which would probably increase Trib sales in Indy). I do know his unibrow photo on the trib site freaks me out.

 

Thanks for the info-most Colts fans I've talked to this morning don't think it's that bad, but it certainly has gotten a few mentions.

[goonys evil twin]

BTW, who's David Haugh, and how much credibility does he have?

 

He's the primary Bears beat writer at the Trib. I don't know the backstory, or his credibility. I would bet you a hundred dollars his primary motivation for such a story would be to create interest and get noticed in Indy (which would probably increase Trib sales in Indy). I do know his unibrow photo on the trib site freaks me out.

 

Thanks for the info-most Colts fans I've talked to this morning don't think it's that bad, but it certainly has gotten a few mentions.

 

I just read it.

 

I think it's a pretty fair article.

[Banedon]

and in watching, i wish TJ would run downhill like he did sunday all the time

 

Well, his best run involved a lot of east/west. But that was my favorite TJ game since he came here. That's how Jones should be used, as the complementary player to Benson's relentless pounding of the ball.

 

This game actually has me wanting TJ back next year as a complimentary back. The combination of him and Benson, although they did have a slow start, has really turned into a powerful weapon.

[goonys evil twin]

and in watching, i wish TJ would run downhill like he did sunday all the time

 

Well, his best run involved a lot of east/west. But that was my favorite TJ game since he came here. That's how Jones should be used, as the complementary player to Benson's relentless pounding of the ball.

 

This game actually has me wanting TJ back next year as a complimentary back. The combination of him and Benson, although they did have a slow start, has really turned into a powerful weapon.

 

I've always wanted him back as the other guy. He's not that highly paid, I'm guessing they can keep him without much trouble.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

and in watching, i wish TJ would run downhill like he did sunday all the time

 

Well, his best run involved a lot of east/west. But that was my favorite TJ game since he came here. That's how Jones should be used, as the complementary player to Benson's relentless pounding of the ball.

 

This game actually has me wanting TJ back next year as a complimentary back. The combination of him and Benson, although they did have a slow start, has really turned into a powerful weapon.

 

I've always wanted him back as the other guy. He's not that highly paid, I'm guessing they can keep him without much trouble.

 

And he probably won't be worth much in the trade market.

[goonys evil twin]

And he probably won't be worth much in the trade market.

 

Probably not a first rounder, but he might get you a 2nd rounder. I wonder if any team would be interested in Jones and Wale together.

[CuseCubFan69]

And he probably won't be worth much in the trade market.

 

Probably not a first rounder, but he might get you a 2nd rounder. I wonder if any team would be interested in Jones and Wale together.

 

How old is Jones? I wouldn't trade much for a backup RB as they are probably the easiest thing to find.

[Banedon]

And he probably won't be worth much in the trade market.

 

Probably not a first rounder, but he might get you a 2nd rounder. I wonder if any team would be interested in Jones and Wale together.

 

Jones and Wale for McNabb! :pint:

[goonys evil twin]

And he probably won't be worth much in the trade market.

 

Probably not a first rounder, but he might get you a 2nd rounder. I wonder if any team would be interested in Jones and Wale together.

 

How old is Jones? I wouldn't trade much for a backup RB as they are probably the easiest thing to find.

 

Well, he's a starter.

[goonys evil twin]

And he probably won't be worth much in the trade market.

 

Probably not a first rounder, but he might get you a 2nd rounder. I wonder if any team would be interested in Jones and Wale together.

 

Jones and Wale for McNabb! :pint:

 

No thanks. The headaches caused by replacing Grossman with McNabb, McNabb's aging oft-ailing body, and his obscene cap hit, just don't make it a sound investment. I'd rather have picks.

[Soul]

And he probably won't be worth much in the trade market.

 

Probably not a first rounder, but he might get you a 2nd rounder. I wonder if any team would be interested in Jones and Wale together.

 

Jones and Wale for McNabb! :pint:

 

No thanks. The headaches caused by replacing Grossman with McNabb, McNabb's aging oft-ailing body, and his obscene cap hit, just don't make it a sound investment. I'd rather have picks.

 

QB is not on my list of needs. Grossman will likely re-sign for very reasonable dollars, we already have Griese to backup, and after being completely raped in the press this year and emerging in the Super Bowl, I strongly believe Grossman has what it takes and will improve.

[BigSlick]

Uh oh. Accuscore, the best expert that ESPN currently employs has picked against the Bears in a fairly close 24.3-23.4 game, obviously decided by a .9 point field goal by Vinatieri in the final seconds.

 

Harmon Forecast predicts the Bears to win pretty easily, something like 27-23. (http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/features/writers/harmon/forecast)

 

I'd like to see the formulas on both of these.

 

Both predicted the Bears wins in the previous playoff games, btw.

[CP_414]

And he probably won't be worth much in the trade market.

 

Probably not a first rounder, but he might get you a 2nd rounder. I wonder if any team would be interested in Jones and Wale together.

 

How old is Jones? I wouldn't trade much for a backup RB as they are probably the easiest thing to find.

 

Jones came into the league the same year as Urlacher, so he has been around a little while. I think he is definitly worth a #2 though. He is not a back-up running back. He would start for a lot of teams. 1300-1400 yard running backs are not that common. He did it last year, and he would have done it this year, but the Bears gave Benson a lot of carries towards the end of the season.

 

Also if he can play well next Sunday and the Bears win the Super Bowl, his value goes up. The demand always seems to be higher for guys coming off a Super Bowl win. I think Wale can get us a 2nd round pick as well.