Week 2 - Chicago Bears vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 3:15 PM CBS

[Butterscup1679666578]

Pisa is day to day

 

Although the Bears received bad news with Brian Urlacher lost for the season, there is a chance another starting linebacker could play against the Steelers on Sunday. Pisa Tinoisamoa is day to day after spraining his right knee in the first quarter of Sunday's 21-15 loss to the Packers, according to an NFL source.

 

He wore a heavy brace after the game. Nick Roach replaced Tinoisamoa in the lineup. If Tinoisamoa is unavailable Sunday, Roach could get the start at strong-side linebacker.

 

 

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/huddleup/2009/09/linebacker-pisa-tinaisamoa-day-to-day-with-knee-sprain.html

 

That's great news (and kind of surprising).

[RedFlash]

Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't there a time where the Bears considered moving Briggs to MLB, but decided against it because they didn't want to upset Brian Urlacher?

[UMFan83]

Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't there a time where the Bears considered moving Briggs to MLB, but decided against it because they didn't want to upset Brian Urlacher?

 

Possibly. Briggs did play middle linebacker as his primary position all through college.

[cubweiser03]

Dislocated wrist, wth. Im not sure ive ever heard of that before.

Id keep Briggs where he is at. Good news on Pisa.

[RedFlash]

I'm not convinced that moving Briggs to MLB would be a bad thing. I personally think Briggs in the middle and Derrick Brooks on the outside is better then Hunter in the middle and Briggs, as Briggs will get his regardless of which position he plays, but Brooks would be an upgrade over Hunter.

[CDBears1259]

Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't there a time where the Bears considered moving Briggs to MLB, but decided against it because they didn't want to upset Brian Urlacher?

I seem to remember something like this happening around the time Briggs was threatening to sit out. Was that 2 years ago?

[SpongeWorthy]

So I was watching the game in a bar with no sound (bad decision) and never got the full picture on the fake punt. From what I gathered Mannelly made a decision at the line to snap the ball to Wolfe based on the formation the Packers were using and the coaching staff, Maynard, and Wolfe never knew about it?

 

That sounds insane.

[Banedon]

So I was watching the game in a bar with no sound (bad decision) and never got the full picture on the fake punt. From what I gathered Mannelly made a decision at the line to snap the ball to Wolfe based on the formation the Packers were using and the coaching staff, Maynard, and Wolfe never knew about it?

 

That sounds insane.

 

I'm pretty impressed that not only did Wolfe manage to catch a ball snapped to him that he wasn't ready for, but he had the presence of mind to actually make something out of it. If the Packers didn't make a pretty good play there, Wolfe might've been able to make something out of that.

 

Still...stupid.

[Moon Rock]

So when do the Blackhawks start? This season is ovah!

[Moon Rock]

So when do the Blackhawks start? This season is ovah!

[Banedon]

Again?

[jersey cubs fan]

So I was watching the game in a bar with no sound (bad decision) and never got the full picture on the fake punt. From what I gathered Mannelly made a decision at the line to snap the ball to Wolfe based on the formation the Packers were using and the coaching staff, Maynard, and Wolfe never knew about it?

 

That sounds insane.

 

Mannelly was trying to catch them with 12 men on the field, and he called the audible, with a hand signal before the snap, and Wolfe then knew it was coming.

[Banedon]

So I was watching the game in a bar with no sound (bad decision) and never got the full picture on the fake punt. From what I gathered Mannelly made a decision at the line to snap the ball to Wolfe based on the formation the Packers were using and the coaching staff, Maynard, and Wolfe never knew about it?

 

That sounds insane.

 

Mannelly was trying to catch them with 12 men on the field, and he called the audible, with a hand signal before the snap, and Wolfe then knew it was coming.

 

I know the signal was there, but I'm not sure he saw the signal. He looked realllly shocked to get the ball.

[SpongeWorthy]

So I was watching the game in a bar with no sound (bad decision) and never got the full picture on the fake punt. From what I gathered Mannelly made a decision at the line to snap the ball to Wolfe based on the formation the Packers were using and the coaching staff, Maynard, and Wolfe never knew about it?

 

That sounds insane.

 

I'm pretty impressed that not only did Wolfe manage to catch a ball snapped to him that he wasn't ready for, but he had the presence of mind to actually make something out of it. If the Packers didn't make a pretty good play there, Wolfe might've been able to make something out of that.

 

Still...stupid.

 

Yeah, Wolfe looked like a viable backup running back which is a nice development. Most of last night was a disaster but I think you could look at Wolfe, the secondary play outside of Vasher, and the D line was silver linings.

[Banedon]

So I was watching the game in a bar with no sound (bad decision) and never got the full picture on the fake punt. From what I gathered Mannelly made a decision at the line to snap the ball to Wolfe based on the formation the Packers were using and the coaching staff, Maynard, and Wolfe never knew about it?

 

That sounds insane.

 

I'm pretty impressed that not only did Wolfe manage to catch a ball snapped to him that he wasn't ready for, but he had the presence of mind to actually make something out of it. If the Packers didn't make a pretty good play there, Wolfe might've been able to make something out of that.

 

Still...stupid.

 

Yeah, Wolfe looked like a viable backup running back which is a nice development. Most of last night was a disaster but I think you could look at Wolfe, the secondary play outside of Vasher, and the D line was silver linings.

 

Hester looked good as a WR as well.

 

On another note:

 

Lovie Smith may already be talking to Derrick Brooks as a possible replacement for Brian Urlacher, but the team is signing another linebacker -- Tim Shaw.

[SpongeWorthy]

12 men on the field is only a 5 yard penalty and not an auto first down right? Seems like a dumb risk to take when you're at 4th and 10+. And yeah, I don't think Wolfe ever saw the signal.

[ELCABALLO45]

So Bear fans went from 2 days ago thinking this was a 11 win team, to season's over after Week 1? What?

[Guest]

So I was watching the game in a bar with no sound (bad decision) and never got the full picture on the fake punt. From what I gathered Mannelly made a decision at the line to snap the ball to Wolfe based on the formation the Packers were using and the coaching staff, Maynard, and Wolfe never knew about it?

 

That sounds insane.

 

Mannelly was trying to catch them with 12 men on the field, and he called the audible, with a hand signal before the snap, and Wolfe then knew it was coming.

 

I know the signal was there, but I'm not sure he saw the signal. He looked realllly shocked to get the ball.

 

Yeah, I'm pretty sure Wolfe didn't know the play was coming.

[Guest]

So when do the Blackhawks start? This season is ovah!

 

Good riddance: http://northsidebaseball.com/bridge/index.php?f=44&t=55746&rb_v=viewtopic

[jersey cubs fan]

So Bear fans went from 2 days ago thinking this was a 11 win team, to season's over after Week 1? What?

 

I had them at 10 wins before and still do now.

[Banedon]

12 men on the field is only a 5 yard penalty and not an auto first down right? Seems like a dumb risk to take when you're at 4th and 10+. And yeah, I don't think Wolfe ever saw the signal.

 

Yes....but Mannelly's thought was "free play"...see what the direct snap can do...and if nothing else, you can punt on after the 12 man penalty.

[UMFan83]

So Bear fans went from 2 days ago thinking this was a 11 win team, to season's over after Week 1? What?

 

Yeah no one was including an injury to the "QB of the defense" in their projections. I don't think anyone is basing their revised predictions on anything else but that.

[SpongeWorthy]

12 men on the field is only a 5 yard penalty and not an auto first down right? Seems like a dumb risk to take when you're at 4th and 10+. And yeah, I don't think Wolfe ever saw the signal.

 

Yes....but Mannelly's thought was "free play"...see what the direct snap can do...and if nothing else, you can punt on after the 12 man penalty.

 

I see what you're saying. It's not a bad thought but its one of those plays where you better make damn sure that you're going to get it in on time. Hawk was well off the field by the time of the snap.

[Guest]

12 men on the field is only a 5 yard penalty and not an auto first down right? Seems like a dumb risk to take when you're at 4th and 10+. And yeah, I don't think Wolfe ever saw the signal.

 

Agreed on the risk. Just snap the ball and punt it - if you get the guy on the field, you get the 5 yards and re-punt.

[Banedon]

I see what you're saying. It's not a bad thought but its one of those plays where you better make damn sure that you're going to get it in on time. Hawk was well off the field by the time of the snap.

 

No question. I wasn't attempting to say Mannelly was right...just explain the thought process. It obviously was a mistake. A large one.