Week 11: Vikings (4-5) @ Bears (suck), Noon CBS/780

[jersey cubs fan]

Just fire Kreutz and Urlacher already, so we can discuss this week's game.

what is there to discuss?

 

The Bears are 3 point favorites last I saw.

 

On cbs sports pick-em, they are 3.5 point favorites and 57% of the people have taken the Bears at that spread.

 

The media has spent the week focusing on what a joke this team is, nobody is paying attention to the game. AP is supposedly still going to be out. It is going to be an ugly atmosphere on Sunday.

[Guest]

Marquess Wilson. Will he get the same amount of reps as Santonio Holmes? Less/More?

[Guest]

Marquess Wilson. Will he get the same amount of reps as Santonio Holmes? Less/More?

 

Probably about the same this week as he breaks in. Less than Josh Morgan. Hopefully by the end of the season, he's passed Morgan and is the starting #3 WR.

[Sammy Sofa]

yeah, those Chad Hutchinson/Craig Krenzel/Jim Miller/Shane Matthews/Cade McNown/Jonathan Quinn-led teams should have been powerhouses. Kreutz was a center, not a QB, but he did manage to keep everyone from melting down while they were terrible, they even made the playoffs while his QB managed the game, bit by bit.

 

That's a gigantic, sloppy fart of a leap to a conclusion. That's George Costanza leaping like a Mary over a puddle.

 

Kreutz was a good player. Kretuz was known for being a gigantic prick. That's it.

[jersey cubs fan]

http://www.vikings.com/media-vault/videos/Zimmer-Expecting-Bounce-Back-Game-From-Bears/0681a0b3-ca87-4081-9fa8-214185a18743?adbid=532605521899954176&adbpl=tw&adbpr=25545388&campaign=social_20141112_35479157

 

Zimmer is "expecting" a "bounce-back" game from the "Bears".

 

http://33.media.tumblr.com/a599d4694e3d6eb2ff70b198e5d28cfe/tumblr_mfo31r3MqZ1rhnyg2o1_500.gif

 

I'm sure he is very worried.

[Sammy Sofa]

I fully expect the Bears to win this in semi-commanding fashion just to give us shreds of false hope and to [expletive] up their draft standing.

[Guest]

I fully expect the Bears to win this in semi-commanding fashion just to give us shreds of false hope and to [expletive] up their draft standing.

 

It wouldn't be surprising if they do win a few games here on out to screw up a top 8 pick since the schedule does get easier.

[Sammy Sofa]

I fully expect the Bears to win this in semi-commanding fashion just to give us shreds of false hope and to [expletive] up their draft standing.

 

It wouldn't be surprising if they do win a few games here on out to screw up a top 8 pick since the schedule does get easier.

 

Definitely; plus I refuse to believe that the offense simply forgot how to play football. They'll pull some wins out of their asses. I'm expecting 7-9 to end the year.

[jersey cubs fan]

I fully expect the Bears to win this in semi-commanding fashion just to give us shreds of false hope and to [expletive] up their draft standing.

I see that as a potential scenario, but I put it at something like 20% chance of happening. I don't feel comfortable fully expecting anything out of these guys.

 

If I had to guess I would bet a double digit lead gets whittled down to 1-3 by the end of the game is the most likely scenario, maybe 30%.

 

20% they lose big, 20% they lose a close relatively well played game. 8% they get up big and then lose ugly.

 

And 2% chance of a comeback win.

 

 

I'd bet 10/1 odds that a player literally quits during the game.

 

Cutler gives the crowd the middle finger is now off the board.

[Sammy Sofa]

Cutler gives the crowd the middle finger is now off the board.

 

It would all be worth it.

[Banedon]

Cutler gives the crowd the middle finger is now off the board.

 

It would all be worth it.

 

A full on Cutler meltdown might be the most entertaining thing that could happen the rest of the season.

[Guest]

I fully expect the Bears to win this in semi-commanding fashion just to give us shreds of false hope and to [expletive] up their draft standing.

 

It wouldn't be surprising if they do win a few games here on out to screw up a top 8 pick since the schedule does get easier.

 

Definitely; plus I refuse to believe that the offense simply forgot how to play football. They'll pull some wins out of their asses. I'm expecting 7-9 to end the year.

 

7-9 assumes 4-3 the rest of the way, meaning they have to pull off an upset against one of Detroit (2 games), Dallas or New Orleans (or more upsets if they lose to Minnesota or Tampa). I expect 3-4 the rest of the way.

[Sammy Sofa]

I fully expect the Bears to win this in semi-commanding fashion just to give us shreds of false hope and to [expletive] up their draft standing.

 

It wouldn't be surprising if they do win a few games here on out to screw up a top 8 pick since the schedule does get easier.

 

Definitely; plus I refuse to believe that the offense simply forgot how to play football. They'll pull some wins out of their asses. I'm expecting 7-9 to end the year.

 

7-9 assumes 4-3 the rest of the way, meaning they have to pull off an upset against one of Detroit (2 games), Dallas or New Orleans (or more upsets if they lose to Minnesota or Tampa). I expect 3-4 the rest of the way.

 

Oh, an upset is a given. That's how they roll.

[Guest]

I fully expect the Bears to win this in semi-commanding fashion just to give us shreds of false hope and to [expletive] up their draft standing.

 

It wouldn't be surprising if they do win a few games here on out to screw up a top 8 pick since the schedule does get easier.

 

Definitely; plus I refuse to believe that the offense simply forgot how to play football. They'll pull some wins out of their asses. I'm expecting 7-9 to end the year.

 

7-9 assumes 4-3 the rest of the way, meaning they have to pull off an upset against one of Detroit (2 games), Dallas or New Orleans (or more upsets if they lose to Minnesota or Tampa). I expect 3-4 the rest of the way.

 

Oh, an upset is a given. That's how they roll.

 

My 3-4 prediction includes an upset of Detroit and a loss to Minnesota.

[jersey cubs fan]

I fully expect the Bears to win this in semi-commanding fashion just to give us shreds of false hope and to [expletive] up their draft standing.

 

It wouldn't be surprising if they do win a few games here on out to screw up a top 8 pick since the schedule does get easier.

 

Definitely; plus I refuse to believe that the offense simply forgot how to play football. They'll pull some wins out of their asses. I'm expecting 7-9 to end the year.

 

7-9 assumes 4-3 the rest of the way, meaning they have to pull off an upset against one of Detroit (2 games), Dallas or New Orleans (or more upsets if they lose to Minnesota or Tampa). I expect 3-4 the rest of the way.

 

New Orleans wouldn't necessarily be an upset. In Chicago at night in December. The Saints kind of suck, and they'd be on the road.

[jersey cubs fan]

Brad Biggs ‏@BradBiggs · 49s50 seconds ago

CBS crew of Kevin Harlan, Rich Gannon & Stacey Dales will work #Vikings #Bears game Sunday at Soldier Field.

 

 

Gannon has called for Cutler to get benched this week.

 

 

Should be fun on Sunday.

[ConstableRabbit]

Is Jay still doing his weekly radio show?

[JonJayCutler]

Gannon has called for Cutler to get benched this week.

 

Hahaha, there's one guy who'd obviously never think Trestman is part of the problem.

[Banedon]

Is Jay still doing his weekly radio show?

 

He and Marshall are supposedly still taking turns on it, but it's been a few weeks since Cutler was on it. This week was Marshall's "turn".

[jersey cubs fan]

Chicago Bears ‏@ChicagoBears · 20s21 seconds ago

Does Tucker feel pressure? "I just feel pressure to coach the best that I can. I don't feel any pressure other than what I put on myself."

 

Chicago Bears ‏@ChicagoBears · 4m4 minutes ago

Tucker says #Bears will start same 11 players on defense Sunday vs. Vikings they did in GB.

 

Chicago Bears ‏@ChicagoBears · 5m5 minutes ago

Tucker on miscommunication that led to easy Jordy Nelson TD: "That's something that quite frankly just can't happen."

 

Chicago Bears ‏@ChicagoBears · 8m8 minutes ago

DC Mel Tucker is addressing the media now. View his comments live: http://chgobrs.com/xRln54 #Bears #ChiBearsLive

 

Chicago Bears ‏@ChicagoBears · 8m8 minutes ago

#Bears DC Mel Tucker on debacle in GB: "It was obviously very disappointing for everyone who was involved, players and coaches."

[minnesotacubsfan]

At least he recognizes an issue, too bad he doesn't realize it's him

[rawaction]

Bears win out. Finish 10-6. But miss playoffs due to losing the tiebreaker to the Packers.

 

FWIW (not much), Mike Ditka and Lovie Smith both started their Bears head coaching careers at 11-14 before leading the Bears to the Superbowl.

[ConstableRabbit]

Is Jay still doing his weekly radio show?

 

He and Marshall are supposedly still taking turns on it, but it's been a few weeks since Cutler was on it. This week was Marshall's "turn".

Makes sense -- I couldn't seem to find this week's. It's too bad, too. Would have liked to hear what he had to say after Sunday's bloodbath.

[jersey cubs fan]

Bears win out. Finish 10-6. But miss playoffs due to losing the tiebreaker to the Packers.

 

FWIW (not much), Mike Ditka and Lovie Smith both started their Bears head coaching careers at 11-14 before leading the Bears to the Superbowl.

 

Schefter quote

 

 

Of course, neither of those guys took over 10 win teams.

[Banedon]

Bears win out. Finish 10-6. But miss playoffs due to losing the tiebreaker to the Packers.

 

FWIW (not much), Mike Ditka and Lovie Smith both started their Bears head coaching careers at 11-14 before leading the Bears to the Superbowl.

 

It's not really the losing that's the problem. I mean, it is, but the coaching staff wouldn't be catching nearly the amount of heat that they are if they haven't looked so horrible while losing.