The Bears will be the talk of pro football this week.

wilheim · Nov 20, 2005

After knocking off the red hot Carolina Panthers 13-3 today The Chicago Bears will be much discussed this week all over the country. Bears are now at 7-3 on the season as their D continues to impress.

wil.

VaultedTreehouse · Nov 20, 2005

Carolina started to believe their own press.

Brock Landers · Nov 20, 2005

Carolina's effort was equally bad as the bears was good. Their D line didn't sniff orton and their O line couldn't stop a HS pass rush

G.MONEY · Nov 20, 2005

I read that the bears have given up only 9 touchdowns this year,,the average is 20 in the nfl......A pretty good D I would say...........G

D2bets · Nov 20, 2005

Bears D is strong really in each aspect. Up front, in the middle and the secondary. Good against run and pass. Force turnovers and make plays. Very good speed and they can make a hit. Principal wekaness is they will give up an ocassional long ball and let a speedy receiver get behind the defense once in a while. Amazing what they've done given the pressure the often inept offense puts on them.

sean8499 · Nov 20, 2005

Chris Carter mentioned they were statistically better than '85 bears defense (before today's game). Collinsworth said no way, but time will tell.

I think they are very comparable to the 2000 ravens and 2002 tampa bay teams. Only downside is their embarassing offense. Even Baltimore and Tampa Bay could move the ball, and score some points.

TwoCard · Nov 20, 2005

sean8499 said:
Chris Carter mentioned they were statistically better than '85 bears defense (before today's game). Collinsworth said no way, but time will tell.

I think they are very comparable to the 2000 ravens and 2002 tampa bay teams. Only downside is their embarassing offense. Even Baltimore and Tampa Bay could move the ball, and score some points.

McMahon, Walter. the fridge, Hampton, Marshall, Buddy Ryan and DA COACH - that was AAAAA year.

CashPlays · Nov 20, 2005

bears are getting better each game... what happens when orton finds out how to play QB? bears to win NFC 12-1?

hawkeye171 · Nov 20, 2005

If they get home field advantage, watch out. Remember when Landata with the Giants whiffed on a punt? Or even last week. Lovie Smith is by far and away the best coach in the N.F.C. North. Last week. Green Bay would let the F.G. at the end of the first half just tumble away and be happy it was missed. But Smith instructed his team about the possibility to return it. Great coaching. :103631605

FairWarning · Nov 21, 2005

Bears one QB from a Super Bowl.

Oh, it would help Orton greatly if Muhammah didn't drop 2-3 passes every game.

bigdong · Nov 21, 2005

i hear ya fairwarning,....the bears got dragged down by that usa today article last week,...hey they were doomed,....now this week, the public was off of them,....lets hope the media can keep the money off of them the rest of the season,.....that said, they can moove right along in this little football league play :103631605

bulldog77 · Nov 21, 2005

Why the criticism of Orton? He's a f..ckin rookie you morons! Give him some time.

bigdong · Nov 21, 2005

hey,...call me a f'n moron,..its all good,...just want to point out why the good ol bears,...yeah da bears didnt getterdone last week is :because the money got put on them,.....................hey lets keep that from happening and we can all get along,...go bears,...no media,...no usa today sport pages,...just foootball,..oh yeah :103631605

Journeyman · Nov 21, 2005

and with a rookie QB!

Purdue putting out some decent NFL QBs of late.

Fishhead · Nov 21, 2005

Journeyman said:
and with a rookie QB!

Purdue putting out some decent NFL QBs of late.

Please note, Iowa native is Orton.

:suomi:

Fishhead · Nov 21, 2005

CHICAGO @ TAMPA BAY this week!

These teams have met NUMEROUS times in the past.

Question----Is this the biggest game between these two in their history??

Gosh, would certainly believe that it is.

-FISH-

ps- It looks like MANY RXers will be attending this game.

Birdman · Nov 21, 2005

Bears great D. Orton is a pro already. Had 7-8 drops (one TD drop, maybe two by Musin who was tight against former team) yesterday while completing 58%

Journeyman · Nov 21, 2005

Orton was the 7th QB taken in the 2005 draft, just goes to show taking a QB at the #1 pick or high in the first rd usually doesn't mean anything.

bigdong · Nov 21, 2005

oooh yeah,...hey sign the next JOEY to a multi,...multi,...common it isnt all talent,...gash,..he's white, college educated,....speakes ok in front of the press,....weeeelll its only going on 4 years and hey,....its not about the money,.....its how he leads the team,...just look at joey go!!!,.,.,.oh yeah,...opps sorry not a joey thread :icon_conf