2010-11 Chicago Bears: The Last Time You'll See Utler Alive

[Quality Start Machine]

3-0. Now it's time to start hating on the New Fork Football Giants.

But that DirecTV commercial tells me "New York...greatest city...especially the Football Giants...you must respect."

I don't want to get dropped off at what clearly isn't Central Park, dude.

As long as your cabbie isn't Fork, you should be fine.

The NYC quota for American Cabbies has been met at one.

[R-V]

3-0. Now it's time to start hating on the New Fork Football Giants.

But that DirecTV commercial tells me "New York...greatest city...especially the Football Giants...you must respect."

I don't want to get dropped off at what clearly isn't Central Park, dude.

As long as your cabbie isn't Fork, you should be fine.

The NYC quota for American Cabbies has been met at one.

The Giants are 4-10 with 38 turnovers in their last 14 games. Your thoughts?

[Internet Apex]

3-0. Now it's time to start hating on the New Fork Football Giants.

But that DirecTV commercial tells me "New York...greatest city...especially the Football Giants...you must respect."

I don't want to get dropped off at what clearly isn't Central Park, dude.

As long as your cabbie isn't Fork, you should be fine.

The NYC quota for American Cabbies has been met at one.

The Giants are 4-10 with 38 turnovers in their last 14 games. Your thoughts?

He can't hear you with three Super Bowl rings shoved up his ass.

[Slaky]

So Lovie Smith.

I'm guessing this was the week that Lovie decided to hand out lessons. He benched Harris and Aromashadu (and apparently Harris wants out of Chicago now). He benched Forte for a spell as Chet had a good chunk of playing time in the first half. Then he benched Bowman for what I assume was a missed tackle. He also benched Shaffer and brought in Webb at tackle.

I think the thing about Lovie is he still has no clue how to manage timeouts and challenges (he gets too caught up in the moment and doesn't think long term) and he certainly doesn't have that loud, angry style that idiots seem to think better motivates players (it doesn't). But he does hold people accountable and for that I am pleased. I think we all agree that Tommie Harris has had a free pass for a long, long time and Lovie is tired of it. Clearly the Bears didn't miss him much last night. The Packers didn't run the ball for shit and there was certainly a fair amount of pressure on Rodgers, at least not so little that someone like Harris would have made much of a difference.

I guess what I'm saying is there are some glaring weaknesses in Lovie's coaching abilities but clearly there are some strengths.

[SKO]

So Lovie Smith.

I'm guessing this was the week that Lovie decided to hand out lessons. He benched Harris and Aromashadu (and apparently Harris wants out of Chicago now). He benched Forte for a spell as Chet had a good chunk of playing time in the first half. Then he benched Bowman for what I assume was a missed tackle. He also benched Shaffer and brought in Webb at tackle.

I think the thing about Lovie is he still has no clue how to manage timeouts and challenges (he gets too caught up in the moment and doesn't think long term) and he certainly doesn't have that loud, angry style that idiots seem to think better motivates players (it doesn't). But he does hold people accountable and for that I am pleased. I think we all agree that Tommie Harris has had a free pass for a long, long time and Lovie is tired of it. Clearly the Bears didn't miss him much last night. The Packers didn't run the ball for shit and there was certainly a fair amount of pressure on Rodgers, at least not so little that someone like Harris would have made much of a difference.

I guess what I'm saying is there are some glaring weaknesses in Lovie's coaching abilities but clearly there are some strengths.

I also think we have to give him some begrudging respect. As much as the 700 slants they allow are maddeningly frustrating, the scheme worked and they held when it mattered and forced the Packers to use up a lot of time to get practically nothing on the scoreboard. Against less talented quarterbacks and less jersey-hugging offensive lines that defense is going to be even more effective.

[Gilgamesh]

So Lovie Smith.

I'm guessing this was the week that Lovie decided to hand out lessons. He benched Harris and Aromashadu (and apparently Harris wants out of Chicago now). He benched Forte for a spell as Chet had a good chunk of playing time in the first half. Then he benched Bowman for what I assume was a missed tackle. He also benched Shaffer and brought in Webb at tackle.

I think the thing about Lovie is he still has no clue how to manage timeouts and challenges (he gets too caught up in the moment and doesn't think long term) and he certainly doesn't have that loud, angry style that idiots seem to think better motivates players (it doesn't). But he does hold people accountable and for that I am pleased. I think we all agree that Tommie Harris has had a free pass for a long, long time and Lovie is tired of it. Clearly the Bears didn't miss him much last night. The Packers didn't run the ball for shit and there was certainly a fair amount of pressure on Rodgers, at least not so little that someone like Harris would have made much of a difference.

I guess what I'm saying is there are some glaring weaknesses in Lovie's coaching abilities but clearly there are some strengths.

I also think we have to give him some begrudging respect. As much as the 700 slants they allow are maddeningly frustrating, the scheme worked and they held when it mattered and forced the Packers to use up a lot of time to get practically nothing on the scoreboard. Against less talented quarterbacks and less jersey-hugging offensive lines that defense is going to be even more effective.

Harris wants out now?

[Waco Kid]

So Lovie Smith.

I'm guessing this was the week that Lovie decided to hand out lessons. He benched Harris and Aromashadu (and apparently Harris wants out of Chicago now). He benched Forte for a spell as Chet had a good chunk of playing time in the first half. Then he benched Bowman for what I assume was a missed tackle. He also benched Shaffer and brought in Webb at tackle.

I think the thing about Lovie is he still has no clue how to manage timeouts and challenges (he gets too caught up in the moment and doesn't think long term) and he certainly doesn't have that loud, angry style that idiots seem to think better motivates players (it doesn't). But he does hold people accountable and for that I am pleased. I think we all agree that Tommie Harris has had a free pass for a long, long time and Lovie is tired of it. Clearly the Bears didn't miss him much last night. The Packers didn't run the ball for shit and there was certainly a fair amount of pressure on Rodgers, at least not so little that someone like Harris would have made much of a difference.

I guess what I'm saying is there are some glaring weaknesses in Lovie's coaching abilities but clearly there are some strengths.

Timeout and challenge managing inadequacies can be said for alot of coaches, case in point Mike Mccarthy.

I think now that Lovie's job is on the line he is no longer complacent like he was after the Super Bowl appearance. He is coaching like he did when first got here; holding players accountable, playing the best players, and taking more chances.

[Slaky]

So Lovie Smith.

I'm guessing this was the week that Lovie decided to hand out lessons. He benched Harris and Aromashadu (and apparently Harris wants out of Chicago now). He benched Forte for a spell as Chet had a good chunk of playing time in the first half. Then he benched Bowman for what I assume was a missed tackle. He also benched Shaffer and brought in Webb at tackle.

I think the thing about Lovie is he still has no clue how to manage timeouts and challenges (he gets too caught up in the moment and doesn't think long term) and he certainly doesn't have that loud, angry style that idiots seem to think better motivates players (it doesn't). But he does hold people accountable and for that I am pleased. I think we all agree that Tommie Harris has had a free pass for a long, long time and Lovie is tired of it. Clearly the Bears didn't miss him much last night. The Packers didn't run the ball for shit and there was certainly a fair amount of pressure on Rodgers, at least not so little that someone like Harris would have made much of a difference.

I guess what I'm saying is there are some glaring weaknesses in Lovie's coaching abilities but clearly there are some strengths.

I also think we have to give him some begrudging respect. As much as the 700 slants they allow are maddeningly frustrating, the scheme worked and they held when it mattered and forced the Packers to use up a lot of time to get practically nothing on the scoreboard. Against less talented quarterbacks and less jersey-hugging offensive lines that defense is going to be even more effective.

Exactly. A few times during the game I would look at the score relative to the clock and wonder how the hell the Packers had so few points. But that's the game plan. The Bears generally want to mix in some forced turnovers to stop those long drives against them but they didn't let up any big plays at all, did they? I can't think of many plays, if any, that were good for 25 yards or more.

I think a lot of people sensed that fumble the Bears forced and the new folkhero Tim Jennings recovered was long overdue. Couldn't have come at a better time. I think the blocked field goal factors in, too. The Bears have two guys that are really good at it in Peppers and Idonije. This won't be the last blocked field goal this year.

Also, Julius Peppers is all that he was advertised to be and more. What a beast.

[Slaky]

RE: the Tommie Harris situation - http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/daily-chicago-sports-tab/2010/09/tommie-harris-wants-out-of-chicago.html

Just a blog, so who knows how much stock can be put into it. Probably not much considering it's been hosted by the National Organization of Women. But it's plausible.

[Internet Apex]

The Bears are good:

http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2010/09/28/versatile-hungry-bears-prove-their-worth-to-packers/

Wait... no they're not!

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/don_banks/09/28/packers.bears.5things/index.html?eref=sihp

Fuck Don Banks in the eye with James Jones' penis hands.

[Slaky]

The Bears are good:

http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2010/09/28/versatile-hungry-bears-prove-their-worth-to-packers/

Wait... no they're not!

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/don_banks/09/28/packers.bears.5things/index.html?eref=sihp

Fuck Don Banks in the eye with James Jones' penis hands.

I'm still not sure how the Bears have found their way to 3-0 for the first time since 2006, but I do know they're the last and most unlikely team to be perfect in the NFC.

Yes, more unlikely than the Cardinals, Lions, Buccaneers and so on. The Bears were predicted to finish 0-16. How are they doing this?

[Internet Apex]

The Bears are good:

http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2010/09/28/versatile-hungry-bears-prove-their-worth-to-packers/

Wait... no they're not!

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/don_banks/09/28/packers.bears.5things/index.html?eref=sihp

Fuck Don Banks in the eye with James Jones' penis hands.

I'm still not sure how the Bears have found their way to 3-0 for the first time since 2006, but I do know they're the last and most unlikely team to be perfect in the NFC.

Yes, more unlikely than the Cardinals, Lions, Buccaneers and so on. The Bears were predicted to finish 0-16. How are they doing this?

Luck obviously. Because the Packers decided it would be fun to give up two long punt returns and fumble fuck a final drive away. How often can you count on that happening?

[Oleg]

So Lovie Smith.

I'm guessing this was the week that Lovie decided to hand out lessons. He benched Harris and Aromashadu (and apparently Harris wants out of Chicago now). He benched Forte for a spell as Chet had a good chunk of playing time in the first half. Then he benched Bowman for what I assume was a missed tackle. He also benched Shaffer and brought in Webb at tackle.

I think the thing about Lovie is he still has no clue how to manage timeouts and challenges (he gets too caught up in the moment and doesn't think long term) and he certainly doesn't have that loud, angry style that idiots seem to think better motivates players (it doesn't). But he does hold people accountable and for that I am pleased. I think we all agree that Tommie Harris has had a free pass for a long, long time and Lovie is tired of it. Clearly the Bears didn't miss him much last night. The Packers didn't run the ball for shit and there was certainly a fair amount of pressure on Rodgers, at least not so little that someone like Harris would have made much of a difference.

I guess what I'm saying is there are some glaring weaknesses in Lovie's coaching abilities but clearly there are some strengths.

Timeout and challenge managing inadequacies can be said for alot of coaches, case in point Mike Mccarthy.

I think now that Lovie's job is on the line he is no longer complacent like he was after the Super Bowl appearance. He is coaching like he did when first got here; holding players accountable, playing the best players, and taking more chances.

Actually, last night, Lovie used a challange that was pretty much spot on for the situation.  He didn't win it, but it was close enough.

It was the Bennett completetion at teh goal-line on third down int he third quarter.  The Bears were going to call a time-out anyway, but instead of the time-out, Lovie challenged the play.  The only thing he had to lose was teh challenge, leaving them with only 1.

Maybe Lovie is learning.

[Internet Apex]

So Lovie Smith.

I'm guessing this was the week that Lovie decided to hand out lessons. He benched Harris and Aromashadu (and apparently Harris wants out of Chicago now). He benched Forte for a spell as Chet had a good chunk of playing time in the first half. Then he benched Bowman for what I assume was a missed tackle. He also benched Shaffer and brought in Webb at tackle.

I think the thing about Lovie is he still has no clue how to manage timeouts and challenges (he gets too caught up in the moment and doesn't think long term) and he certainly doesn't have that loud, angry style that idiots seem to think better motivates players (it doesn't). But he does hold people accountable and for that I am pleased. I think we all agree that Tommie Harris has had a free pass for a long, long time and Lovie is tired of it. Clearly the Bears didn't miss him much last night. The Packers didn't run the ball for shit and there was certainly a fair amount of pressure on Rodgers, at least not so little that someone like Harris would have made much of a difference.

I guess what I'm saying is there are some glaring weaknesses in Lovie's coaching abilities but clearly there are some strengths.

Timeout and challenge managing inadequacies can be said for alot of coaches, case in point Mike Mccarthy.

I think now that Lovie's job is on the line he is no longer complacent like he was after the Super Bowl appearance. He is coaching like he did when first got here; holding players accountable, playing the best players, and taking more chances.

Actually, last night, Lovie used a challange that was pretty much spot on for the situation.  He didn't win it, but it was close enough.

It was the Bennett completetion at teh goal-line on third down int he third quarter.  The Bears were going to call a time-out anyway, but instead of the time-out, Lovie challenged the play.  The only thing he had to lose was teh challenge, leaving them with only 1.

Maybe Lovie is learning.

Catch the fucking ball, Dez Clark.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

So Lovie Smith.

I'm guessing this was the week that Lovie decided to hand out lessons. He benched Harris and Aromashadu (and apparently Harris wants out of Chicago now). He benched Forte for a spell as Chet had a good chunk of playing time in the first half. Then he benched Bowman for what I assume was a missed tackle. He also benched Shaffer and brought in Webb at tackle.

I think the thing about Lovie is he still has no clue how to manage timeouts and challenges (he gets too caught up in the moment and doesn't think long term) and he certainly doesn't have that loud, angry style that idiots seem to think better motivates players (it doesn't). But he does hold people accountable and for that I am pleased. I think we all agree that Tommie Harris has had a free pass for a long, long time and Lovie is tired of it. Clearly the Bears didn't miss him much last night. The Packers didn't run the ball for shit and there was certainly a fair amount of pressure on Rodgers, at least not so little that someone like Harris would have made much of a difference.

I guess what I'm saying is there are some glaring weaknesses in Lovie's coaching abilities but clearly there are some strengths.

Timeout and challenge managing inadequacies can be said for alot of coaches, case in point Mike Mccarthy.

I think now that Lovie's job is on the line he is no longer complacent like he was after the Super Bowl appearance. He is coaching like he did when first got here; holding players accountable, playing the best players, and taking more chances.

Actually, last night, Lovie used a challange that was pretty much spot on for the situation.  He didn't win it, but it was close enough.

It was the Bennett completetion at teh goal-line on third down int he third quarter.  The Bears were going to call a time-out anyway, but instead of the time-out, Lovie challenged the play.  The only thing he had to lose was teh challenge, leaving them with only 1.

Maybe Lovie is learning.

I agree Lovie made the right call in that challenge.  I'd say he's come a long way since last Green Bay/Bears tilt when he effectively aborted a sudden Bears comeback by calling a timeout to think about challenging, then challenging, then losing the challenege (and second consecutive time out).  So, yay.