Don't we always.Orion wrote: not really, we have a bright future while all those teams have none.
Hopefully with the coaching staff we have, that future will finally arrive, unlike the last decade.
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Don't we always.Orion wrote: not really, we have a bright future while all those teams have none.
Demi wrote: Don't we always.
Hopefully with the coaching staff we have, that future will finally arrive, unlike the last decade.
I really like the matchup between our D-Line and their O-Line, and I think our LBs will do well against Bennett and Forte. I do not love our CBs against their WRs, although I think Rhodes will contain whoever he is matched up against and Smith is always a great neutralizer. Bonus points for us: the only way their receivers can do damage is if Cutler plays well. ...Laserman wrote:I think we will win this one. Bears are in turmoil
I agree with your assesment and would add the obvious, that the Vike's pass rush and pressure on Cutler, will more than make up for any shortcomings with their db matchups and the Bears very good receiving corp.DKSweets wrote:I really like the matchup between our D-Line and their O-Line, and I think our LBs will do well against Bennett and Forte. I do not love our CBs against their WRs, although I think Rhodes will contain whoever he is matched up against and Smith is always a great neutralizer. Bonus points for us: the only way their receivers can do damage is if Cutler plays well. ...
On Offense, I don't like our Passing offense against anybody right now, but the Bears aren't exactly the worst team to have to pass against.. I think Asiata and McKinnon (if healthy) will be able to get respectable, yet unspectacular, numbers.
I'm quite certain that we're not gonna drop 50 on them, and I don't like how hungry the Bears will probably be. I just don't think they've mailed it in like some people suspect, and with 5 of their next 6 games are at home, they still have a chance to turn this around and save some jobs. If we give them and their fans a chance to say "Hey, we really can win this game", Soldier Field could become as bad of an environment as it always is. Remember, as bad as the Bears have been recently, they're still only one game behind us.
I've noticed that no one is really talking about the Vikings. ESPN, NFLN, people. Even the Raiders and Jags get more air time simply because they're epically bad and that seems to draw more attention than mediocrity.The only time Minnesota gets mentioned, it seems, is when there are talks about AP.DKSweets wrote: This one hurts...
we could get back to back wins these next two weeks and all the media will focus on is what's wrong with the Bears and Packers. It just the way things seem to be going this season, we get absolutely no attention unless it has to do with AP, and I guess mild interest as to how Teddy would do early on. Just as an example, the lowly Raiders star rookie defender, Khalil Mack is getting way more attention for DROY then Anthony Barr, who has actually outplayed Mack on a better defense and a better team. Yet Barr only gets the odd mention referring to his fumble recovery against TB.PacificNorseWest wrote: I've noticed that no one is really talking about the Vikings. ESPN, NFLN, people. Even the Raiders and Jags get more air time simply because they're epically bad and that seems to draw more attention than mediocrity.The only time Minnesota gets mentioned, it seems, is when there are talks about AP.
I really don't mind it though. Back-to-back wins these next two weeks and suddnely Minnesota is right back in the thick of the playoff race.
Traffic gets congested near the field but parking is the bigger problem. It's expensive and I think lots near the field require a coupon. You can park in the Millenium Park garage and then catch a bus from there to the game but in the end, you're better off taking the L.LA Viking wrote:Anyone been to Soldier Field? I'm going tomorrow (living in Chicago for grad school), but trying to decide if it's worth it to drive or take the L. And if I drive, does traffic usually suck (i.e, allow an hour from Lakeview)?
Skol Vikings!
Thanks Jim!Mothman wrote: Traffic gets congested near the field but parking is the bigger problem. It's expensive and I think lots near the field require a coupon. You can park in the Millenium Park garage and then catch a bus from there to the game but in the end, you're better off taking the L.
Have fun!
Jim