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  1. Soul
    Now it's -200
  2. Soul
    Therein lies the problem of having no motivation in your last game or two. Lovie Smith is trying to keep them going by having the regulars play, but they really know that the game means nothing. So they play like crap, and now this is bad for confidence heading into the playoffs. But if you don't play the starters, then they're really rusty after 3-4 weeks of no real game action. It's being stuck between a rock and a hard place. bingo. you win an extra shot of JD in about 2 hours. sorry I can't buy it for you, I need to save up to pay for losing my bet tonight :wink:
  3. Soul
    Not that I don't know this is a "meaningless" game, but everyone should realize that this is the other side of the coin in the "play 'em or rest 'em" debate. A good reason for resting starters in a game like this is because it's hard to be quite as motivated, it only takes a little bit less to start getting beat, and you don't want the starters to go into the playoffs doubting themselves. But, I still agree with starting them. Lovie tried resting them last year and it didn't work, so time to try the other way.
  4. Soul
    Which probably isn't saying much, but hey good for the kid.
  5. Soul
    I don't watch many Bears games, but Jones' rushing average is nearly half a yard better than Benson. There might be some reason everyone hates Jones and loves Benson, though. It's because Benson doesn't go down nearly as easily. He gets tough yards; TJ really doesn't. It's not that I don't like TJ. I actually do. But Benson is better, IMO.
  6. Soul
    I can't remember. We're crap now. I couldn't see us beating the 49ers in the playoffs, much less NY/Sea/Dal That's fine, the bandwagon was getting too full anyways. Bandwagons are for N00bs.
  7. Soul
    Only Benson came to play tonight. And maybe Moose. Interestingly enough, I'd rather expose TJ to the injury risk tonight than Benson (obviously hoping for no injuries).
  8. Soul
    I can't remember. We're crap now. I couldn't see us beating the 49ers in the playoffs, much less NY/Sea/Dal
  9. Soul
    I take it all back. We're one and done for sure. Seattle will kill us.
  10. Soul
    Let's say the Gnats win by 7. How much does GB have to win by to get the point differential tie-break?
  11. Soul
    Ugh, I couldn't stay out of this thread. Brock shouldn't be in the HOF therefore he shouldn't be a baseline for HOF OFers going forward. But the fact is, he is in the HOF. We can't remove those already enshrined, so the fact they are is relevant. Dawson if enshrined would not lower the caliber of player in the HOF. No, Dawson doesn't merit mention with the best or even an average HOF. But he is of the level of the lowest group of HOF player, as his comparison to Brock. Dawson likely was better offensively and defensively than Brock. If Brock is a HOFer (and he is), Dawson should be as well. If we can't compare him to current HOF, then compare him to players of his generation. Dawson surely makes the Hall on that standard. Maz is in. Therefore, Izzy should go. Maz: .260 .299 .367 Izzy: .259 .295 .336 Oh wait. Damn. Izzy can't quite slug at a hall of fame level!
  12. Soul
    dav, there are always rules against conduct that reflects poorly on your employer. This is the point that you do not seem to grasp. I just think your hypothetical is ridiculous, that's all. I didn't ridicule you-----just your assertion. Using a hypothetical that clearly isn't a possibility in this situation shows nothing. I'm aware that you think IF they didn't break the law by, for example, using in a country that allows it, then it shouldn't be punished. I suppose if Buzz Aldrin had killed Neil Armstrong on the Moon we would have had a problem too because there are no murder laws outside Earth's orbit. So what? We're talking about actual laws that might have been broken here. And my point about personal conduct, reflecting on employers badly, etc. still stands. Even if you didn't break any laws, employers fire people for conduct that makes them look bad all the time. Mike Price is a valid example----Bama fired him for doing something perfectly legal (frequenting a strip club). But regardless of that, we all know the feds are looking for actual crimes that might have been committed, so if they find any then that's what they'll focus on.
  13. Soul
    :D Cute. I guess the accepted philosophy is, Packers need this game and the Bears don't, so the Pack will win. I can't argue it. Lovie & the Bears can talk all they like. There's no way to manufacture intensity, and this game, indeed, means nothing. I do appreciate that they will at least be playing starters more than they did vs. Minny last year.
  14. Soul
    I think Chicago vs. Arizona proves that Seattle would have to in order to beat the Bears in Chicago, unless the Bears hand the game away. Bring 'em on. I'll gladly take Seattle in that game over, say.....the Eagles or the Saints.
  15. Soul
    But I don't think Romo makes it if there's a clear viable alternative. As silly as Romo looks in there, there wasn't an obvious other choice. If Grossman had made it, or if Vick had made it, there would be the same arguments that they didn't deserve it. They wouldn't be the same arguements. Romo had played far fewer games and had far fewer good games. Brees was a clear choice to start in the pro bowl. Started every game, is leading his team to a 1st round bye. Look at his stats: Att Comp Pct Yds YPA Lg TD Int 549 352 64.1 4372 7.96 86 26 11 Compare this to Romo: Att Comp Pct Yds YPA Lg TD Int 305 197 64.6 2582 8.47 53 17 12 I mean come on. What other explanation could there be for Romo making it over Brees other than just the fact that most people won't watch the actual games----preferring instead to watch a few ESPN highlights? Romo's barely even played. It was a complete travesty.
  16. Soul
    I hope you're right. But the Romo pro-bowl vote-----clearly a result of the ESPN dumbing-down of the football world----has dampened my confidence.
  17. Soul
    I'd much rather hit Murt 2nd. He would appear to be well-suited to that slot. If Lee lost his power and was moved to the 2 hole, then I'd probably move Ram to #3 and then look for someone else such as Barrett or even Jones to hit 4th-----leaving Murt @ 5th. Either way, if Lee loses too much power and can't hit 3rd, we're probably in serious trouble.
  18. Soul
    Which 10 players were those? The ones that Grimsley named? I don't know which 10 players they were. I think it's likely ESPN's source for this story is the New York Post: http://www.nypost.com/seven/12292006/sports/eight_of_balco_10_failed_steroid_test_sports_brian_costello.htm
  19. Soul
    My own feeling is that this becomes an option worth possibly exploring if the Cubs bomb in the first half of 2007. That is to say, all the things that can go wrong do (Lee can't recover, Soriano reverts back to 2004-2005, same with DeRosa, Marquis and/or Lilly bomb, etc.). If the Cubs are toiling in the cellar again, you start exploring a trade of Zambrano (among others) to "re-load" on prospects, IMO. He's going to be owed a truck-load of money and it might not be in the best interest of the Cubs to pay it to him if they have no hope of contending with their current roster. Get what you can out of him and re-group. If the Cubs are tanking the first half, Zambrano could be the player that helps the Cubs unload Marquis and Derosa's contracts. Good point. If we stink we might as well unload some bad contracts with him and get some young guys who can help in 08'. Funny as it sounds, I think Hendry might have to be 1) Fired, or 2) Extended in order for the youth movement to begin. He's in total short-term mode right now. Prospects take his strategy well beyond his contract. Doesn't do him any good.
  20. Soul
    BTW, I heard a radio report this morning that 8/10 players implicated in the BALCO scandal tested positive in '03.
  21. Soul
    Because the breaking of that law has a direct effect on their job. I.E., they are reflecting poorly on their employer in so taking said steroids. People get fired all the time for doing perfectly legal things that nevertheless reflect poorly on their employers. These players actually broke laws in the process of doing so. And by the way, moral judgement always plays a big part. Like it or not, if the predominant opinion is that something you did was morally repugnant, you will be judged poorly. Ask Mike Price about this. As for sneaking out to a country where they are legal-----I'm ignoring that argument because it's ridiculous and I was hoping you would stop trying to use it on your own.
  22. Soul
    hahaha...awesome. I'm a huge Bears fan (and homer) but I think some of the complaining is getting a little crazy. There isn't any conspiracy against the Bears. They have been the subject of some terrible calls, just like everyone else. Bah humbug. They're out to get us.
  23. Soul
    It's not as outrageous as it might sound, but I don't think Murton is likely to slug at high enough levels to make me happy with him in the 3rd slot. And I don't think it's fair to put him in that position yet, either. 3 hole is the pressure-cooker in MLB. You are expected to be THE stud. The Bonds. The Pujols. The Lee. I like Murt but he's not ready for that yet.
  24. Soul
    It always seems the Bears play worse when people finally pick them as favorites. So I guess all things considered I prefer the additional bulletin-board material that comes with being doubted.
  25. Soul
    If Hendry won't acquire a long term CF option, then I guess we're down to hoping for Brady Clark. Ick.
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