Brown Notes
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I hope Hanie sucks or sprains an ankle. I want to see my boy Enderle play.
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fatchipper
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3-3 will get the Bears into the playoffs. I think 10 wins will be enough. We still have a great defense, good running game, and the best special teams in the NFL. I can't see this team folding down the stretch just cause Cutler is gone. I mean look at the game against the Lions 2 weeks ago. The Bears destroyed Detroit and Cutler had a horrible game. If there's any team in the league that can win games without great QB play it's the Bears.
fatchipper
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Cutler has been playing fairly well over the past few games (minus the Detroit game) but he's not the reason why the Bears are a good football team. Defense, Hester, and Forte are the reasons why the Bears will still make the playoffs.
Brown Notes
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Wait till everybody stacks the box now that there is no threat of Cutler casually flicking the ball 40 yards. Bye-Bye running game. Hello tired D.
Edit: rather than a new post.
I doubt any of you watched the Browns/Jags, but that was a really good game. MJD with the LBJ celebration, then disappearing in the 2nd half. Very satisfying to see him stuffed. Gabbert was really hot n cold. Tons of BS calls on both sides, the refs were led by the same guy that made the Bottlegate call. Dbag. Game came down to the last play which was a baffling non-run from the 1 by Del Rio. That might have been the straw for all those hillbilly fans down there.
Saw some major improvement on offense. Yea, 14 points but the Jags have a very nice D and Cleveland only had 7 drives. 2 points a drive is pretty good. My guards finally started playing well, Pinkston had a great pull to spring a TD and Colt actually was able to stand in the pocket and throw most of the game, resulting in a very, very good performance. Watching that game I only saw maybe 2 bad plays by Colt. He's looking legit and has survived the horrendous pounding he got while the rook guards learned.
I like what I have been seeing the last 3 weeks. This is not a contender by any means but the foundation has been laid and all the good plays are being made by the young guys. Totally different than what I'd been seeing from the Browns the last decade. Don't be surprised to see this team win a couple division games as the season plays out.
Edit: rather than a new post.
I doubt any of you watched the Browns/Jags, but that was a really good game. MJD with the LBJ celebration, then disappearing in the 2nd half. Very satisfying to see him stuffed. Gabbert was really hot n cold. Tons of BS calls on both sides, the refs were led by the same guy that made the Bottlegate call. Dbag. Game came down to the last play which was a baffling non-run from the 1 by Del Rio. That might have been the straw for all those hillbilly fans down there.
Saw some major improvement on offense. Yea, 14 points but the Jags have a very nice D and Cleveland only had 7 drives. 2 points a drive is pretty good. My guards finally started playing well, Pinkston had a great pull to spring a TD and Colt actually was able to stand in the pocket and throw most of the game, resulting in a very, very good performance. Watching that game I only saw maybe 2 bad plays by Colt. He's looking legit and has survived the horrendous pounding he got while the rook guards learned.
I like what I have been seeing the last 3 weeks. This is not a contender by any means but the foundation has been laid and all the good plays are being made by the young guys. Totally different than what I'd been seeing from the Browns the last decade. Don't be surprised to see this team win a couple division games as the season plays out.
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Yep, Forte can say hello to 7-8 guys in the box.
Hopefully. I was surprised the Bears didn't address a backup QB in the off-season due to the # of hits Cutler was going to take because of the O-line.
fatchipper
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That's why you'll see a lot more check downs and screen passes. The Bears might actually use their TE's now. It's still Martz's offense. There's a ton of ways to get Forte going.
Brown Notes
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When you have 9 guys in the box those check downs and screens get blown the F up. It's the downfield threat that opens up the field for Forte. Or was.
I don't know the new kid at all but am very skeptical he's anywhere even close to as good a passer as Cutler. Martz has to have a QB in order for his O to work, the same as any other OC. Alex Smith ran this offense straight into the toilet in 2008.
Not trying to hate on the Bears, just can't accept the idea that a team can lose a guy like Cutler and just keep on truckin'.
I don't know the new kid at all but am very skeptical he's anywhere even close to as good a passer as Cutler. Martz has to have a QB in order for his O to work, the same as any other OC. Alex Smith ran this offense straight into the toilet in 2008.
Not trying to hate on the Bears, just can't accept the idea that a team can lose a guy like Cutler and just keep on truckin'.
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
How many QB's is that this season?
The team that wins the SuperBowl very well could be the team that has the last man standing.
The team that wins the SuperBowl very well could be the team that has the last man standing.
Archie Moses
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Orton just got released by the Broncs. Do you think he'll sign with the Bears now?
Isn't Cutler suppose to be returning before the end of the season, or by the start of the playoffs?
Archie Moses
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This is false. He's not garbage, he's just not amazing.
Yeah, but are the Bears willing to pay him 3 mill for 4 weeks of work?
Gyp Rosetti
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Who said it would be that much?
It's pretty simple: If they don't sign Orton (or trade for someone) they are definitely out of the playoff picture. So you weigh the difference in money between getting to the playoffs or not, plus the revenue that will certainly go down with the prospect of the playoffs basically gone.
It makes too much sense. The Bears have a chance to grab a starting QB without really upheaving their current situation. In fact, it's saving it. If they don't do it, they're stupid. Even if their backup looks great and they make the playoffs magically that doesn't change the situation they're in now. Just because you win going all in on an ace high, it doesn't mean it was a smart bet.
It makes too much sense. The Bears have a chance to grab a starting QB without really upheaving their current situation. In fact, it's saving it. If they don't do it, they're stupid. Even if their backup looks great and they make the playoffs magically that doesn't change the situation they're in now. Just because you win going all in on an ace high, it doesn't mean it was a smart bet.
Cope, about two post before me.