Week 2: Bears (0-1 wtf) @ 49ers (1-0) Sun Night 7:30 PM NBC

[jersey cubs fan]

Bears 34

49rs 17

 

Why not

 

I'm trying to think back to the last time I was convinced the Bears would lose a game, and they surprised me with a win.

 

Last year @ Green Bay which started out as McCown vs. Rodgers?

oooo, thanks

[cubbyvirus00]

The Bears have to find a NFL quality LB out of Bostic/Greene/Jones. I can't believe to this point (Obviously Jones first year) Greene and Bostic haven't shown much development. My negative feelings about this team aren't so much based on the short term failure but the fact that we likely will need 2-3 solid drafts to become a heavyweight in the NFL. Garza, Briggs, DJ Williams, Allen and Tillman could be gone next year leaving yet more open holes on the defense.

[minnesotacubsfan]

Bears 34

49rs 17

 

Why not

 

I'm trying to think back to the last time I was convinced the Bears would lose a game, and they surprised me with a win.

 

Last year @ Green Bay which started out as McCown vs. Rodgers?

 

[expletive] happens all the time, with this defense I never expect us to win

[jersey cubs fan]

Bears 34

49rs 17

 

Why not

 

I'm trying to think back to the last time I was convinced the Bears would lose a game, and they surprised me with a win.

 

Last year @ Green Bay which started out as McCown vs. Rodgers?

 

[expletive] happens all the time, with this defense I never expect us to win

 

That's weird. Except for the worst years there's very few times any season where I am convinced they will lose, and those few times it happens it typically does result in a loss.

[rawaction]

The Bears have to find a NFL quality LB out of Bostic/Greene/Jones. I can't believe to this point (Obviously Jones first year) Greene and Bostic haven't shown much development. My negative feelings about this team aren't so much based on the short term failure but the fact that we likely will need 2-3 solid drafts to become a heavyweight in the NFL. Garza, Briggs, DJ Williams, Allen and Tillman could be gone next year leaving yet more open holes on the defense.

 

Holes? Garza will be upgraded today if they bench him. Briggs, Tillman and Williams are marginally better than their replacements. If all 3 were replaced today, how much worse can the Bears D be? Allen looks like he's about done too, Young clearly outplayed him.

[Banedon]

Just because I want to say something positive, I did like a lot of what Santonio Holmes did. I know he was run blocking on the play where Cutler threw the pick, but for a guy that joined the team as late as he did, I thought he did pretty well. Good enough to fill a 3rd WR role, anyway...please be healthy Marshall/Jeffrey.

[rawaction]

Bears 34

49rs 17

 

Why not

 

I'm trying to think back to the last time I was convinced the Bears would lose a game, and they surprised me with a win.

 

Last year @ Green Bay which started out as McCown vs. Rodgers?

 

[expletive] happens all the time, with this defense I never expect us to win

 

That's weird. Except for the worst years there's very few times any season where I am convinced they will lose, and those few times it happens it typically does result in a loss.

 

 

I've been saying all offseason that this was a game I expected the Bears to win. I'm going to stick with that even though I don't know how much I believe that anymore. It's tough to go on the west coast, in primetime, and win against a contending team. But the Bears can play the exact same game as they did Sunday and beat the 49ers if you take away the 2nd Cutler INT or have a healthy Marshall and Jeffery.

 

Winning this game would be more monumental than Sunday's loss was devastating.

[jersey cubs fan]

I've been saying all offseason that this was a game I expected the Bears to win. I'm going to stick with that even though I don't know how much I believe that anymore. It's tough to go on the west coast, in primetime, and win against a contending team. But the Bears can play the exact same game as they did Sunday and beat the 49ers if you take away the 2nd Cutler INT or have a healthy Marshall and Jeffery.

 

Winning this game would be more monumental than Sunday's loss was devastating.

 

I have no idea how you could have gone all offseason with that thought but I could get behind that last point.

[rawaction]

Just because I want to say something positive, I did like a lot of what Santonio Holmes did. I know he was run blocking on the play where Cutler threw the pick, but for a guy that joined the team as late as he did, I thought he did pretty well. Good enough to fill a 3rd WR role, anyway...please be healthy Marshall/Jeffrey.

 

Eh. I didn't like much of what he did. The punt return he had, he just needed to avoid the first guy (who was getting blocked into him) and he had a ton of room to run. Hester would have returned it 20+ yards easy, IMO. Holmes was also blocking on another play that I saw (so was Morgan). Believe it was 2nd or 3rd and long.

[cubbyvirus00]

The Bears have to find a NFL quality LB out of Bostic/Greene/Jones. I can't believe to this point (Obviously Jones first year) Greene and Bostic haven't shown much development. My negative feelings about this team aren't so much based on the short term failure but the fact that we likely will need 2-3 solid drafts to become a heavyweight in the NFL. Garza, Briggs, DJ Williams, Allen and Tillman could be gone next year leaving yet more open holes on the defense.

 

Holes? Garza will be upgraded today if they bench him. Briggs, Tillman and Williams are marginally better than their replacements. If all 3 were replaced today, how much worse can the Bears D be? Allen looks like he's about done too, Young clearly outplayed him.

 

 

I'll agree with you on Garza. Our line as a whole didn't generation pressure. We likely need a young DE prospect to groom after this year. Do you trust Emery to draft defensive players?

[jersey cubs fan]

Brad Biggs ‏@BradBiggs · 1m

#Bears now have 3 WR on practice squad: Josh Bellamy, Rashad Ross & Greg Herd. Would not be surprised if one is elevated this week.

[rawaction]

 

I'll agree with you on Garza. Our line as a whole didn't generation pressure. We likely need a young DE prospect to groom after this year. Do you trust Emery to draft defensive players?

 

Uh....I guess I trust him. I know it's odd to say after Angelo, but I don't believe a GM can only draft effectively on one side of the ball. Angelo kinda didn't care about offense, and had a coach that reiterated that. But I think Emery and Trestman legitimate think defense matters a ton and will get it right at some point. Hell, I don't think the jury is out on Bostic, and I think Sutton and Vereen will both be solid-to-good players.

 

It's amazing how many of the defensive issues could've been solved by simply drafting Chandler Jones over Shea McClellin. Maybe you keep a rejuvenated Peppers. Maybe last offseason's FA money would've been spent on a stud LB, DT or safety.

[rawaction]

Brad Biggs ‏@BradBiggs · 1m

#Bears now have 3 WR on practice squad: Josh Bellamy, Rashad Ross & Greg Herd. Would not be surprised if one is elevated this week.

 

[expletive]. Does that mean Jeffery is going to miss?

[minnesotacubsfan]

Loooooooooosers

[Banedon]

Just because I want to say something positive, I did like a lot of what Santonio Holmes did. I know he was run blocking on the play where Cutler threw the pick, but for a guy that joined the team as late as he did, I thought he did pretty well. Good enough to fill a 3rd WR role, anyway...please be healthy Marshall/Jeffrey.

 

Eh. I didn't like much of what he did. The punt return he had, he just needed to avoid the first guy (who was getting blocked into him) and he had a ton of room to run. Hester would have returned it 20+ yards easy, IMO. Holmes was also blocking on another play that I saw (so was Morgan). Believe it was 2nd or 3rd and long.

 

I don't know what the Bears expect out of him return-wise other than to consistently catch the ball.

[JonJayCutler]

Trestman did say Jeffery could have finished the game. I'd be pretty surprised if he missed.

[minnesotacubsfan]

Maybe to replace Holmes?

[jersey cubs fan]

Maybe to replace Holmes?

 

no they cut morgan spurlock

[Guest]

Brad Biggs ‏@BradBiggs · 1m

#Bears now have 3 WR on practice squad: Josh Bellamy, Rashad Ross & Greg Herd. Would not be surprised if one is elevated this week.

 

[expletive]. Does that mean Jeffery is going to miss?

 

Could be to replace Spurlock and his drops?

[Guest]

 

I'll agree with you on Garza. Our line as a whole didn't generation pressure. We likely need a young DE prospect to groom after this year. Do you trust Emery to draft defensive players?

 

Uh....I guess I trust him. I know it's odd to say after Angelo, but I don't believe a GM can only draft effectively on one side of the ball. Angelo kinda didn't care about offense, and had a coach that reiterated that. But I think Emery and Trestman legitimate think defense matters a ton and will get it right at some point. Hell, I don't think the jury is out on Bostic, and I think Sutton and Vereen will both be solid-to-good players.

 

It's amazing how many of the defensive issues could've been solved by simply drafting Chandler Jones over Shea McClellin. Maybe you keep a rejuvenated Peppers. Maybe last offseason's FA money would've been spent on a stud LB, DT or safety.

 

Agreed on Bostic. I can see him being a solid player going forward. I'm pretty confident in Fuller and Sutton, as long as they're healthy.

 

And replacing Garza with de la Puente is such a great upgrade. Hopefully Garza doesn't get his job back when he's healthy.

[rawaction]

 

I'll agree with you on Garza. Our line as a whole didn't generation pressure. We likely need a young DE prospect to groom after this year. Do you trust Emery to draft defensive players?

 

Uh....I guess I trust him. I know it's odd to say after Angelo, but I don't believe a GM can only draft effectively on one side of the ball. Angelo kinda didn't care about offense, and had a coach that reiterated that. But I think Emery and Trestman legitimate think defense matters a ton and will get it right at some point. Hell, I don't think the jury is out on Bostic, and I think Sutton and Vereen will both be solid-to-good players.

 

It's amazing how many of the defensive issues could've been solved by simply drafting Chandler Jones over Shea McClellin. Maybe you keep a rejuvenated Peppers. Maybe last offseason's FA money would've been spent on a stud LB, DT or safety.

 

Agreed on Bostic. I can see him being a solid player going forward. I'm pretty confident in Fuller and Sutton, as long as they're healthy.

 

And replacing Garza with de la Puente is such a great upgrade. Hopefully Garza doesn't get his job back when he's healthy.

 

Yeah, Bostic probably had a decent game if you fault Briggs for the long Dixon run. I don't know where he was on the OT run(s), because I haven't re-watched, but he was fine the rest of the snaps he was in there.

 

And I forgot about Fuller. No doubt he'll be good if healthy.

[cubbyvirus00]

 

I'll agree with you on Garza. Our line as a whole didn't generation pressure. We likely need a young DE prospect to groom after this year. Do you trust Emery to draft defensive players?

 

Uh....I guess I trust him. I know it's odd to say after Angelo, but I don't believe a GM can only draft effectively on one side of the ball. Angelo kinda didn't care about offense, and had a coach that reiterated that. But I think Emery and Trestman legitimate think defense matters a ton and will get it right at some point. Hell, I don't think the jury is out on Bostic, and I think Sutton and Vereen will both be solid-to-good players.

 

It's amazing how many of the defensive issues could've been solved by simply drafting Chandler Jones over Shea McClellin. Maybe you keep a rejuvenated Peppers. Maybe last offseason's FA money would've been spent on a stud LB, DT or safety.

 

Agreed on Bostic. I can see him being a solid player going forward. I'm pretty confident in Fuller and Sutton, as long as they're healthy.

 

And replacing Garza with de la Puente is such a great upgrade. Hopefully Garza doesn't get his job back when he's healthy.

 

Yeah, Bostic probably had a decent game if you fault Briggs for the long Dixon run. I don't know where he was on the OT run(s), because I haven't re-watched, but he was fine the rest of the snaps he was in there.

 

And I forgot about Fuller. No doubt he'll be good if healthy.

 

Fuller matched Watkins stride for stride and looked promising.

[Guest]

why the hell would we have multiple WRs run blocking on pass plays more than once. audibles?

[Guest]

Britton officially signed, Spurlock gone.

 

Bears currently have 4 WRs on the 53-man.

[Guest]

I wasn't happy with Holmes. He didn't get any separation from the DB's in the second half at all. Granted, he went from being the third or 4th option to the 1st option when Jeffery left and Marshall was playing decoy with his bad foot. As a 3rd receiver, I think he'll be fine.