11/6 Bears vs. Saints

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Your brian tells you that, eh? :P

[UK1679666180]

Your brian tells you that, eh? :P

 

Brian Baldinger told me that Haslett has faced the Cover 2 many times an he knows how to beat it by going with a run when the defense is thinking pass and vice versa.

 

Maybe not the same Brian, but it didn't tell me much.

[Banedon]

Your brian tells you that, eh? :P

 

Brian Baldinger told me that Haslett has faced the Cover 2 many times an he knows how to beat it by going with a run when the defense is thinking pass and vice versa.

 

Maybe not the same Brian, but it didn't tell me much.

 

Because that's not how you beat every defense...oh no. Most defenses you want to run when they think you'll run, and pass when they think you'll pass. But against the vaunted Bears defense, he had to go and be tricky. Sly little guy. God Bless Brian Baldinger for clueing us in.

[Jon]

Lovie didn't sound very worried about Jones' ribs prior to the game, so they might have underestimated the injury. No need to use him against the 49ers.

 

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[YearofDaCubs]

Good pics!

[EricG]

I needed him for my fantasy team. Which RB should I pick up, Benson or Peterson?

[Mark_R]

I needed him for my fantasy team. Which RB should I pick up, Benson or Peterson?

 

If you're counting on playing Cedric Benson or Adrian Peterson, your team isn't likely playing well.

[EricG]

I needed him for my fantasy team. Which RB should I pick up, Benson or Peterson?

 

If you're counting on playing Cedric Benson or Adrian Peterson, your team isn't likely playing well.

 

my other RB's are Tatum Bell and Dom Davis.

[Butterscup1679666578]

Woo Robbie Gould pics!

[Banedon]

Much talk on Boers and Bernstein today, that Grossman is clearly the better quarterback than Orton, and that they believe that Grossman WILL be starting when he comes back.

 

I think they're wrong on both accounts. Grossman might have been around for longer in the NFL, but he has the same number of starts, and a quarterback rating almost identical to Orton's. Even if Grossman is slightly better, which is something I'm not willing to say, I think you need to leave Orton in there as long as he's play even adequately, just to build his confidence. If you really want Orton to be the QB of the future that is.

 

Of course B&B are belittling anyone that has a differing opinion, which is of surprise to no one.

[YearofDaCubs]

Much talk on Boers and Bernstein today, that Grossman is clearly the better quarterback than Orton, and that they believe that Grossman WILL be starting when he comes back.

 

I think they're wrong on both accounts. Grossman might have been around for longer in the NFL, but he has the same number of starts, and a quarterback rating almost identical to Orton's. Even if Grossman is slightly better, which is something I'm not willing to say, I think you need to leave Orton in there as long as he's play even adequately, just to build his confidence. If you really want Orton to be the QB of the future that is.

 

Of course B&B are belittling anyone that has a differing opinion, which is of surprise to no one.

I personally think that Grossman is more talented but he can't stay healthy. It will be an interesting situation when Grossman comes back. At the very least I expect open competition come next year between the two.

[Banedon]

I personally think that Grossman is more talented but he can't stay healthy. It will be an interesting situation when Grossman comes back. At the very least I expect open competition come next year between the two.

 

Open competition next year I wholeheartedly agree with. Just not this year (barring injury).

[adamb0719]

Much talk on Boers and Bernstein today, that Grossman is clearly the better quarterback than Orton, and that they believe that Grossman WILL be starting when he comes back.

 

I think they're wrong on both accounts. Grossman might have been around for longer in the NFL, but he has the same number of starts, and a quarterback rating almost identical to Orton's. Even if Grossman is slightly better, which is something I'm not willing to say, I think you need to leave Orton in there as long as he's play even adequately, just to build his confidence. If you really want Orton to be the QB of the future that is.

 

Of course B&B are belittling anyone that has a differing opinion, which is of surprise to no one.

 

Smith already said he is staying with Orton for the rest of the season, right?

[rawaction]

Grossman is the better QB. Rex is much more mobile and more accurate. I thought he looked really good before he got hurt last season, especially against Minnesota.

[David]

Much talk on Boers and Bernstein today, that Grossman is clearly the better quarterback than Orton, and that they believe that Grossman WILL be starting when he comes back.

 

I think they're wrong on both accounts. Grossman might have been around for longer in the NFL, but he has the same number of starts, and a quarterback rating almost identical to Orton's. Even if Grossman is slightly better, which is something I'm not willing to say, I think you need to leave Orton in there as long as he's play even adequately, just to build his confidence. If you really want Orton to be the QB of the future that is.

 

Of course B&B are belittling anyone that has a differing opinion, which is of surprise to no one.

 

Smith already said he is staying with Orton for the rest of the season, right?

 

Not as far as I know. He doesn't really answer the question directly when it's asked. He has dodged it repeatedly by saying that Kyle is the guy but that Rex is part of our team too. What can you expect him to say, though? "As soon as Rex comes back, Kyle will go back to the bench." Not likely. Can't do that to the guy who is starting right now.

 

I think it's more of a situation where they'll cross that bridge once they get to it. I'm sure if Kyle is progressing, it'll be hard for them to pull him.. If Kyle has another stinker like the Cincy game (or even yesterday), you might just see Rex come in.

 

Personally, I think this team's best chance to succeed is with Rex. Right now they're just getting by in spite of Orton. That's not to take anything way from him. He's doing what he's asked, generally doing what it takes not to lose. That won't be enough against the better teams, though.

 

If Rex can stay healthy (we know that IF around here), he should be the future of this team.

[adamb0719]

Much talk on Boers and Bernstein today, that Grossman is clearly the better quarterback than Orton, and that they believe that Grossman WILL be starting when he comes back.

 

I think they're wrong on both accounts. Grossman might have been around for longer in the NFL, but he has the same number of starts, and a quarterback rating almost identical to Orton's. Even if Grossman is slightly better, which is something I'm not willing to say, I think you need to leave Orton in there as long as he's play even adequately, just to build his confidence. If you really want Orton to be the QB of the future that is.

 

Of course B&B are belittling anyone that has a differing opinion, which is of surprise to no one.

 

Smith already said he is staying with Orton for the rest of the season, right?

 

Not as far as I know. He doesn't really answer the question directly when it's asked. He has dodged it repeatedly by saying that Kyle is the guy but that Rex is part of our team too. What can you expect him to say, though? "As soon as Rex comes back, Kyle will go back to the bench." Not likely. Can't do that to the guy who is starting right now.

 

I think it's more of a situation where they'll cross that bridge once they get to it. I'm sure if Kyle is progressing, it'll be hard for them to pull him.. If Kyle has another stinker like the Cincy game (or even yesterday), you might just see Rex come in.

 

Personally, I think this team's best chance to succeed is with Rex. Right now they're just getting by in spite of Orton. That's not to take anything way from him. He's doing what he's asked, generally doing what it takes not to lose. That won't be enough against the better teams, though.

 

If Rex can stay healthy (we know that IF around here), he should be the future of this team.

 

I could have sworn I read last week that Smith said he was sticking with Orton. Maybe I am wrong. I will try to find a quote if I can.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Grossman is the better QB. Rex is much more mobile and more accurate. I thought he looked really good before he got hurt last season, especially against Minnesota.

 

Agreed.