1) The Bears have come out awfully flat. I don't know how or why, but they have. The Bears had a chance to respond right after the Packers touchdown, but an errant Cutler throw ended the drive.
2) The Bears are not stopping the run. I don't get it and why they aren't but the Packers will be tough to stop if they can run and throw.
3) Cutler has missed several opportunities in crucial situations. There have been three throws to Hester that if completed would have at least moved the chains and two of them might have been touchdowns.
4) Lovie has now passed on a 53 yard and a 49 yard field goal. In the two situations they gained a total of 28 yards in field position. The Bears need points any way they can get them, and now they need two touchdowns to TIE instead of two touchdowns to WIN.
5) The Bears get the ball to start and they need some points. Obviously if they don't the game is not over, but they need some positive momentum.
6) Here's to hoping that this is a repeat of the Ravens vs Steelers from last Saturday and this is just a setup for the best game in Packers vs Bears history....Bear Down
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Showing posts with label Green Bay Packers. Show all posts
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
NFL Conference Championships
First off, I want to put a disclaimer on this by saying that I realize my picks are subject to a bias (Go Bears). I think tomorrow could be a wonderful day of good, competitive football. Lets hope it is and lets hope I can be writing updates on the Bears for the next few weeks.
Game One
Green Bay (-3.5) @ Chicago
I initially thought the Bears would open as a one point favorite. I was in awe when Green Bay opened up at -3.5. Everything I have read supports the fact that this spread is based on the public jumping on a hot Green Bay team. This spread in all honesty should be closer to a pick 'em. I'm going to say that not only the Bears cover, but they also win the game straight up. Chicago 19 Green Bay 17 which means this game will also cover the under at less than 43.5.
Game Two
NYJ (+3.5) @ Pittsburgh
I hope I still have a rooting interest in this game by the time it rolls around. If that does happen I will be rooting for NYJ. If I don't, Pittsburgh. I think Pittsburgh wins this game, but I think the Jets cover. The sharps have been taking New York and even on the moneyline. Lets go with a final score of Pittsburgh 17 New York 16. This means I am taking another under as well with a score of under 38.5.
In 24 years of life, not a single one of my teams in any sport has won their ultimate championship. The closest class have been the Bears losing to the Colts in the Super Bowl, The Cubs being five outs away from the World Series and the Cyclones losing to Michigan State in what was basically the NCAA title game that occurred a couple steps from MSU"s campus in the Elite 8. With that being said I would have to rank my ultimate rooting interests in this order...
1a)Iowa State Football BCS National Championship
1b)Iowa State Basketball National Championship
1c)Chicago Cubs World Series Championship
2) Chicago Bears Super Bowl Title
3) Iowa Hawkeye Football "0-12" Season
Game One
Green Bay (-3.5) @ Chicago
I initially thought the Bears would open as a one point favorite. I was in awe when Green Bay opened up at -3.5. Everything I have read supports the fact that this spread is based on the public jumping on a hot Green Bay team. This spread in all honesty should be closer to a pick 'em. I'm going to say that not only the Bears cover, but they also win the game straight up. Chicago 19 Green Bay 17 which means this game will also cover the under at less than 43.5.
Game Two
NYJ (+3.5) @ Pittsburgh
I hope I still have a rooting interest in this game by the time it rolls around. If that does happen I will be rooting for NYJ. If I don't, Pittsburgh. I think Pittsburgh wins this game, but I think the Jets cover. The sharps have been taking New York and even on the moneyline. Lets go with a final score of Pittsburgh 17 New York 16. This means I am taking another under as well with a score of under 38.5.
In 24 years of life, not a single one of my teams in any sport has won their ultimate championship. The closest class have been the Bears losing to the Colts in the Super Bowl, The Cubs being five outs away from the World Series and the Cyclones losing to Michigan State in what was basically the NCAA title game that occurred a couple steps from MSU"s campus in the Elite 8. With that being said I would have to rank my ultimate rooting interests in this order...
1a)Iowa State Football BCS National Championship
1b)Iowa State Basketball National Championship
1c)Chicago Cubs World Series Championship
2) Chicago Bears Super Bowl Title
3) Iowa Hawkeye Football "0-12" Season
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Thoughts From the 2010 Regular Season Final Week
It's rumored that NFL 12 coaches will be replaced, but Gary Kubiak isn't one of them
How is this possible?
Arian Foster is good
Free advice for next year's fantasy drafts: pick this guy up. He's fun to watch. He finished the season with 2200 total yards. And if the Texans would commit to running the football, he could be really good.
The Bears played their starters the whole game against the Packers
When he was hired, Lovie Smith said his #1 goal was to beat the Packers. I like that a team wants to beat its rival and keep it out of the playoffs, but had anyone else heard of this big goal before today?
I love channelsurfing.net
Even though it probably isn't legal.
Brett Favre was kept out of his last game
I won't believe he's done until the next season starts. As in the first week of the real season - September 11, 2011.
NBC fixed its Sunday Night Football In America broadcast team
I like the pairing of Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison. They've got everything covered with those two analysts: coach, player, offense, defense, old school, new school, good guy, bad guy. It helps too that they were last active with the Colts and Patriots, two of the teams that are on SNF and were in the conversation all year. Hopefully, they complete the replacement of Peter King with Mike Florio next year...
Seattle loves its football team
The stadium was packed, everyone was into it until the very end. The Seahawks might not, but their fans deserve a home playoff game. It won't be easy for the Saints.
How is this possible?
Arian Foster is good
Free advice for next year's fantasy drafts: pick this guy up. He's fun to watch. He finished the season with 2200 total yards. And if the Texans would commit to running the football, he could be really good.
The Bears played their starters the whole game against the Packers
When he was hired, Lovie Smith said his #1 goal was to beat the Packers. I like that a team wants to beat its rival and keep it out of the playoffs, but had anyone else heard of this big goal before today?
I love channelsurfing.net
Even though it probably isn't legal.
Brett Favre was kept out of his last game
I won't believe he's done until the next season starts. As in the first week of the real season - September 11, 2011.
NBC fixed its Sunday Night Football In America broadcast team
I like the pairing of Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison. They've got everything covered with those two analysts: coach, player, offense, defense, old school, new school, good guy, bad guy. It helps too that they were last active with the Colts and Patriots, two of the teams that are on SNF and were in the conversation all year. Hopefully, they complete the replacement of Peter King with Mike Florio next year...
Seattle loves its football team
The stadium was packed, everyone was into it until the very end. The Seahawks might not, but their fans deserve a home playoff game. It won't be easy for the Saints.
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