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[hutchins929]

I am not a fan of the Chicago Bears. Never have been. I am however a fan of football in general. And Whether you agree with me or not the 2006 Chicago Bears are the BEST team I have seen in a long time! Maybe ever! I think that there isn't a current team in this league that even comes close to them as a team. Not the Indianapolis Colts or the New England Patriots. Not the Cincinnati Bengals or the Seattle Seahawks, No Team is as good. If they can avoid injury, or shooting them selves in the foot, they will not loose a game this season. That's right 16-0! Just look at their remaining schedule.

10/16 @ Arizona Cardinals

10/22 Bye Week

10/29 vs. San Francisco 49ers

11/5 vs. Miami Dolphins

11/12 @ New York Giants

11/19 @ New York Jets

11/26 @ New England Patriots

12/3 vs. Minnesota Vikings

12/22 @ St. Louis Rams

12/17 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

12/24 @ Detriot Lions

12/31 vs. Green Bay Packers

They will be 8-0 before they even get challenged and even then its not that big of a challenge. If they don't play Bears football they might loose to a couple of those teams, but for the most part its over!

It doesnt matter who they play in the playoffs untill they get to the Super Bowl.

So my prediction is they will be 18-0 going to the Super Bowl to play Indianapolis, Baltimore, Cincinatti or New England and they will be the favorites in that game as well.

Super Bowl outcome:

Chicago 33 Baltimore 13

Super Bowl Shuffle 2007 style is in the near future!!!

 

[PsychoMan]

Yes, they look unstoppable, but it's a long season.

Anyway, I hope you're right!

 

[PizzaDeliveryGuy]

It kills me how everybody has already given the Bears the title. Have they looked great? Yes, they have looked unstoppable. If I recall, the Colts looked unstoppable as well last year, how did that pan out? It is a long year and teams will go through streaks. I think it is much more likely that they go 13-3 than 16-0. As a matter of fact if you are willing to wager on the 18-0, name your price.

 

[jbz]

11/12 @ NYG - I predict a loss here

11/26 @ Pats - should be a tough game here as well

Maybe the Dolphins will ruin it for them like the 85 Bears and preserve their organization as the only unbeaten team in NFL history. Regardless, the Bears will have games where they will be tested this year.

 

[boubucarow]

The only reason I would think they could lose a game this year if they stay healthy is because Grossman sometimes forces throws when under pressure. If they play a team that pressures him a lot, he could throw a few interceptions and cost his team a game.

 

[LivingTheDream]

I am not a fan of the Chicago Bears. Never have been. I am however a fan of football in general. And Whether you agree with me or not the 2006 Chicago Bears are the BEST team I have seen in a long time! Maybe ever! I think that there isn't a current team in this league that even comes close to them as a team. Not the Indianapolis Colts or the New England Patriots. Not the Cincinnati Bengals or the Seattle Seahawks, No Team is as good. If they can avoid injury, or shooting them selves in the foot, they will not loose a game this season. That's right 16-0! Just look at their remaining schedule.

10/16 @ Arizona Cardinals

10/22 Bye Week

10/29 vs. San Francisco 49ers

11/5 vs. Miami Dolphins

11/12 @ New York Giants

11/19 @ New York Jets

11/26 @ New England Patriots

12/3 vs. Minnesota Vikings

12/22 @ St. Louis Rams

12/17 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

12/24 @ Detriot Lions

12/31 vs. Green Bay Packers

They will be 8-0 before they even get challenged and even then its not that big of a challenge. If they don't play Bears football they might loose to a couple of those teams, but for the most part its over!

It doesnt matter who they play in the playoffs untill they get to the Super Bowl.

So my prediction is they will be 18-0 going to the Super Bowl to play Indianapolis, Baltimore, Cincinatti or New England and they will be the favorites in that game as well.

Super Bowl outcome:

Chicago 33 Baltimore 13

Super Bowl Shuffle 2007 style is in the near future!!!

At this point, they are a complete football team. Best team I have seen in a long time. But it is a long season...

 

[The Kansas Comet]

The only reason I would think they could lose a game this year if they stay healthy is because Grossman sometimes forces throws when under pressure. If they play a team that pressures him a lot, he could throw a few interceptions and cost his team a game.

That's the one thing I've seen this year that bothers me. Even on a few passes yesterday (like the touchdown to Davis) he was throwing off his back foot. Against better defenses, that will cause trouble. Bottom line, if Grossman plays under control or the opponents drop their chances at picks, I think the Bears can handle any team out there. But it is early and I'll just enjoy each week as it comes and not worry about 16-0 or the playoffs or anything aside from the Cardinals next Monday night.

 

[bullitt]

Yes, they look unstoppable, but it's a long season.Anyway, I hope you're right!

 

[Judge Smails]

what's their odds to win it all in Vegas these days? Seriously, there aren't a lot of contenders this year. If they have home field advantage throughout the playoffs, it just may be as easy as the OP said...

 

[Frenchy Fuqua]

Steve Smith with be licking his chops come playoff time.

 

[bullitt]

The haters crack me up. Even if the Bears do make it to the SB AND win, the same haters still would never give them any credit.

 

[massraider]

I am not a fan of the Chicago Bears. Never have been. I am however a fan of football in general. And Whether you agree with me or not the 2006 Chicago Bears are the BEST team I have seen in a long time! Maybe ever!

They aren't even the best Bears team ever.

 

[fornov]

The haters crack me up. Even if the Bears do make it to the SB AND win, the same haters still would never give them any credit.

Even if the Bears go 19-0 on their way to winning the SB, we'll still hear how they "haven't beaten any good teams."Maybe the reason these teams don't look any good is because after they've been humiliated by the Bears, they don't feel like playing football anymore for the rest of the season. BEARS

 

[Power Monster]

They'll lose to the Pats.

I am certain that the great Ben Watson will have somthing to do with it....

 

[thatguy]

I think people are just sick of all these Bears threads. They're really good. We get it. Feel free to call me a hater now, too.

They did almost lose to Minnesota.

 

[Hamstring]

They'll be picking up Brady's brain pan at the NE 40 before halftime.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

they are very good...#1 offense and #1 defense in the league right now.

and they have a very easy schedule coming up so they should not have much trouble securing home field throughout the playoffs.

but, they will likely lose a game or two at a minimum...with the most likely candidates coming during road trips to the Giants, Patriots, and Rams. This team is definitely great at home so far, but they did play their only poor game on the road at Minnesota. They also could lose a game late while resting their starters so 13-3 or 14-2 seem most likely to me right now.

I also think a team like Carolina or Seattle or Philly could give them a heck of a game in the playoffs. I would have said Atlanta too, but still remember how poorly they played in the cold in Chicago last year and how they tanked against the Saints a couple weeks ago so I'm not sold on them being able to win that game just yet. The Bears should get home field advantage, but they will probably have to win a couple tough home games to make the Super Bowl.

Finally, for those saying this is the best team you've seen in a long time, I think people were saying the exact same types of things about the Colts last year and look what happened to them.

 

[flapgreen]

I think people are just sick of all these Bears threads. They're really good. We get it. Feel free to call me a hater now, too.

They did almost lose to Minnesota.

HATER

 

[ericttspikes]

I think people forget how dominant they were in 85.

The 85 team had 5 regular season victories by 20 points or more, only 1 in the first 5 games.This Bears team already has 3.The 85 Bears didn't post a shutout until week 11, and had 2 on the season. This team almost has 2 already.The 85 Bears had close games against the 2-14 Tampa team (twice, in both weeks 1 and 5), were losing BIG to Minnesota and came back in week 3, they had squeakers against Green Bay who was 8-8, against Indy who was 5-11. They weren't this unstoppable force every game, that simply doesn't happen in the NFL.Again, go back and watch the tapes. This team is playing better football than the 85 Bears were through 5 games. Who knows if it will keep up, but this is very possibly the best team through 5 games ever...or at least since the 1941 Bears.

the playoff run of that 85 bears team has to be about the best ever. has there been one more dominant? that's what made that season even more amazing than it already was.i agree that this current bears team is playing better than the regular season 85 bears, but i think we'll truely know which one's better come playoff time.Chi 21 NYG 0 (Semi-finals)Chi 24 Rams 0 (Conference Championships)Chi 46 NE 10 (Super Bowl XX)

Weeks 10, 11, 12 were damn impressive too. If this Bears team can keep it up all year, they will be the best ever. Until then, they are a very good team.

 

[ericttspikes]

I think people forget how dominant they were in 85.

The 85 team had 5 regular season victories by 20 points or more, only 1 in the first 5 games.This Bears team already has 3.The 85 Bears didn't post a shutout until week 11, and had 2 on the season. This team almost has 2 already.The 85 Bears had close games against the 2-14 Tampa team (twice, in both weeks 1 and 5), were losing BIG to Minnesota and came back in week 3, they had squeakers against Green Bay who was 8-8, against Indy who was 5-11. They weren't this unstoppable force every game, that simply doesn't happen in the NFL.Again, go back and watch the tapes. This team is playing better football than the 85 Bears were through 5 games. Who knows if it will keep up, but this is very possibly the best team through 5 games ever...or at least since the 1941 Bears.

I don't know. Ending up #2 in points scored and #1 in points allowed seems dominant to me.

 

[bullitt]

I don't know. Ending up #2 in points scored and #1 in points allowed seems dominant to me.

I thought his position was that they are more dominant through 5 games than the '85 team was.At 5 games into the season in '85 the Bears outscored their opponents 163 to 88At 5 games into the season in '06 the Bears outscored their opponents 156 to 36The '06 Bears have held opponents to 52 points LESS than the '85 Bears. At this point in the season, the Bears Are #1 scoring offense and #1 defense in points allowed.

 

[bullitt]

This team is playing better football than the 85 Bears were through 5 games. Who knows if it will keep up, but this is very possibly the best team through 5 games ever...or at least since the 1941 Bears.

1941 Bears 1st 5 games:Week 4 Sep 28 W 25-17 at Green Bay Packers

Week 5 Oct 5 W 48-21 at Cleveland Rams

Week 6 Oct 12 W 53-7 vs Chicago Cardinals

Week 7 Oct 19 W 49-0 vs Detroit Lions

Week 8 Oct 26 W 34-7 vs Pittsburgh Steelers

'41 Bears outscored their opponents 209 to 52

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

So far they are 2-1 on the road, with one completely dominating game, and one sqeaker.

who did the Bears lose to?

 

[DrJ]

I think people forget how dominant they were in 85.

The 85 team had 5 regular season victories by 20 points or more, only 1 in the first 5 games.This Bears team already has 3.The 85 Bears didn't post a shutout until week 11, and had 2 on the season. This team almost has 2 already.The 85 Bears had close games against the 2-14 Tampa team (twice, in both weeks 1 and 5), were losing BIG to Minnesota and came back in week 3, they had squeakers against Green Bay who was 8-8, against Indy who was 5-11. They weren't this unstoppable force every game, that simply doesn't happen in the NFL.Again, go back and watch the tapes. This team is playing better football than the 85 Bears were through 5 games. Who knows if it will keep up, but this is very possibly the best team through 5 games ever...or at least since the 1941 Bears.

I don't know. Ending up #2 in points scored and #1 in points allowed seems dominant to me.

And this Bears team is on pace to finish #1 in both categories - and are on pace to score more and give up less. They are a more dominant regular season team than the 85 Bears were at this point.Unless they win the Superbowl, you aren't going to be able to compare them to a team that did. But if they do, don't sell this team's accomplishment's short because of some 85 Bears lore. 85 was a great season, but if this team continues as it has for the first 5 games, it will be a better season.

 

[pantagrapher]

Sweet new merch for Bears fans.

 

[bullitt]

So far they are 2-1 on the road, with one completely dominating game, and one sqeaker.

who did the Bears lose to?

opps! have to go back and fix that one. Thanks I forgot this one too.......

 

[ericttspikes]

I think people forget how dominant they were in 85.

The 85 team had 5 regular season victories by 20 points or more, only 1 in the first 5 games.This Bears team already has 3.The 85 Bears didn't post a shutout until week 11, and had 2 on the season. This team almost has 2 already.The 85 Bears had close games against the 2-14 Tampa team (twice, in both weeks 1 and 5), were losing BIG to Minnesota and came back in week 3, they had squeakers against Green Bay who was 8-8, against Indy who was 5-11. They weren't this unstoppable force every game, that simply doesn't happen in the NFL.Again, go back and watch the tapes. This team is playing better football than the 85 Bears were through 5 games. Who knows if it will keep up, but this is very possibly the best team through 5 games ever...or at least since the 1941 Bears.

I don't know. Ending up #2 in points scored and #1 in points allowed seems dominant to me.

And this Bears team is on pace to finish #1 in both categories - and are on pace to score more and give up less. They are a more dominant regular season team than the 85 Bears were at this point.Unless they win the Superbowl, you aren't going to be able to compare them to a team that did. But if they do, don't sell this team's accomplishment's short because of some 85 Bears lore. 85 was a great season, but if this team continues as it has for the first 5 games, it will be a better season.

I'll say it again, this is a very good team. I just don't think the 85 team is "lore", they were dominant as proven by the stats, and are the best until proven otherwise. Also, this current Bears team is #3 in points allowed right now (#1 in points). That should change Monday, as I'm not sure AZ will score at all.But you are right. None of this regular season stuff will matter at all unless they win the big one.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Also, this current Bears team is #3 in points allowed right now

they've allowed 36 points in 5 games.Denver has allowed 34 in 4 games.San Diego has allowed 36 in 4 games.Bears average points allowed should rank them 1st.

 

[PsychoMan]

Also, this current Bears team is #3 in points allowed right now

they've allowed 36 points in 5 games.Denver has allowed 34 in 4 games.San Diego has allowed 36 in 4 games.Bears average points allowed should rank them 1st.

YES

 

[Hamstring]

I think the '86 Bears were better defensively (in the stats). nobody gives them a whiff any more. And they were 14-2.

 

[DrJ]

I think people forget how dominant they were in 85.

The 85 team had 5 regular season victories by 20 points or more, only 1 in the first 5 games.This Bears team already has 3.The 85 Bears didn't post a shutout until week 11, and had 2 on the season. This team almost has 2 already.The 85 Bears had close games against the 2-14 Tampa team (twice, in both weeks 1 and 5), were losing BIG to Minnesota and came back in week 3, they had squeakers against Green Bay who was 8-8, against Indy who was 5-11. They weren't this unstoppable force every game, that simply doesn't happen in the NFL.Again, go back and watch the tapes. This team is playing better football than the 85 Bears were through 5 games. Who knows if it will keep up, but this is very possibly the best team through 5 games ever...or at least since the 1941 Bears.

I don't know. Ending up #2 in points scored and #1 in points allowed seems dominant to me.

And this Bears team is on pace to finish #1 in both categories - and are on pace to score more and give up less. They are a more dominant regular season team than the 85 Bears were at this point.Unless they win the Superbowl, you aren't going to be able to compare them to a team that did. But if they do, don't sell this team's accomplishment's short because of some 85 Bears lore. 85 was a great season, but if this team continues as it has for the first 5 games, it will be a better season.

I'll say it again, this is a very good team. I just don't think the 85 team is "lore", they were dominant as proven by the stats, and are the best until proven otherwise. Also, this current Bears team is #3 in points allowed right now (#1 in points). That should change Monday, as I'm not sure AZ will score at all.But you are right. None of this regular season stuff will matter at all unless they win the big one.

The two teams that have allowed less have already had byes.I don't believe the 85 team is lore either, unless this team keeps going out and kicking ###, ends up 14-2 or so, dominates the playoffs, wins the Superbowl, and we still have people saying "But they're not the 85 Bears...." Which is almost what it seems like you are doing right now. Let the season sort itself out before you go saying they aren't at that level... Maybe they aren't, but at this point they've done absolutely nothing to prove that they aren't. In fact, it's been about the furthest thing from it...

 

[boubucarow]

I think the '86 Bears were better defensively (in the stats). nobody gives them a whiff any more. And they were 14-2.

They did put up better numbers but the 84 and 85 Bears under Buddy Ryan tried to erase opposing quarterbacks and often accomplished that goal. The 86 Bear defense was not as fierce nor had the character of the previous years.By the way, a healthy McMahon might have meant more success in 84 and 86. Maybe even an additional Super Bowl.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

I think people are just sick of all these Bears threads. They're really good. We get it. Feel free to call me a hater now, too.

They did almost lose to Minnesota.

HATER

Seriously how many of these threads are needed? Chicago is good. They are the best team in the NFL through five weeks. Everyone knows it. And there is no way they will go 16-0. NO WAY.

 

[Bri]

likelihood of Grossman lasting 16 games?

 

[bullitt]

And there is no way they will go 16-0. NO WAY.

Since it has only happened once before, and as the Steelers, Indy and the Bears showed last year, it doesn't matter what your reg. season record is when the playoff's start. Nothing is for sure, but they do seem to have all the pieces to make it happen.

 

[jon_mx]

I have said 16-0 weeks ago. There are very few obsticles to the Bears doing it. The only top tier team on their schedule is NE. I give the Bears about a 50 percent chance of doing it, assuming they don't pull a Colts and decide to rest their staters the last three games.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

And there is no way they will go 16-0. NO WAY.

Since it has only happened once before, and as the Steelers, Indy and the Bears showed last year, it doesn't matter what your reg. season record is when the playoff's start. Nothing is for sure, but they do seem to have all the pieces to make it happen.

I think it would be a miracle and I think they are going to peak too soon. This is the NFL with competitive balance and the chances of them going into 8 road stadiums and winning is very unlikely. They already almost lost to Minnesota and Minnesota is really not that good. I don't see them beating the Giants or Patriots and maybe losing one other. Still 13-3 would give them homefield which they absolutely need if Seattle is in the conversation. Seattle is a much different team at home as are most NFL teams. I'm very impressed with this team but I still have a few questions I need answered and those questions come on the road.

 

[lord_helmet]

The only reason I would think they could lose a game this year if they stay healthy is because Grossman sometimes forces throws when under pressure. If they play a team that pressures him a lot, he could throw a few interceptions and cost his team a game.

That's the one thing I've seen this year that bothers me. Even on a few passes yesterday (like the touchdown to Davis) he was throwing off his back foot. Against better defenses, that will cause trouble. Bottom line, if Grossman plays under control or the opponents drop their chances at picks, I think the Bears can handle any team out there. But it is early and I'll just enjoy each week as it comes and not worry about 16-0 or the playoffs or anything aside from the Cardinals next Monday night.

An INT here and there doesn't matter much if you're back on the field 4 plays later

 

[bullitt]

They already almost lost to Minnesota and Minnesota is really not that good.

That's why they play the games, any team, no matter how bad they have been playing, can win a game. It was definitely a bit of a letdown game and the Bears haven't won in Minny since 2001. They still found a way to win, which speaks volumes of the character of the team.

I'm very impressed with this team but I still have a few questions I need answered and those questions come on the road.

So far they are 2-0 on the road, with one completely dominating game, and one sqeaker.Edited to fix incorrect stats, thanks to Aaron Rudnicki for pointing it out.

 

[Hamstring]

I agree, I just think the numbers are telling. Nobody remembers you unless you win it all. There was an aura that they never got back. I think they had it back the opening 1987, but the strike smashed that.

 

[Hamstring]

Their best loss was a win! go BEARS!

 

[Hamstring]

Being a complete homer season ticket holder this team isn't even close to 85. They will lose (every team does) usually to an inferior divisonal opponent. If you have time watch below and see how insane this defense was. Real game footage so its easier to put it in perspective.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W27C7ZiOQNY

But the Bears do own 2006.

 

[Your Mom]

The only reason I would think they could lose a game this year if they stay healthy is because Grossman sometimes forces throws when under pressure. If they play a team that pressures him a lot, he could throw a few interceptions and cost his team a game.

I agree 100%. I have been pimping rex all year long, but he still tries to force things. This is why NE scares me the most.

 

[jbird5150]

The only reason I would think they could lose a game this year if they stay healthy is because Grossman sometimes forces throws when under pressure. If they play a team that pressures him a lot, he could throw a few interceptions and cost his team a game.

I agree 100%. I have been pimping rex all year long, but he still tries to force things. This is why NE scares me the most.

Same here. Every time one someone comes charging around on his blind side, I cringe.

 

[RBM]

 

[Jagerbomber]

they almost lost to Minnesota so an away game against a quality team could still be trouble

That being said, I don't see them going worse than 14-2, unless they wrap up home field very early and start benching people.

 

[Debeucci]

The only reason I would think they could lose a game this year if they stay healthy is because Grossman sometimes forces throws when under pressure. If they play a team that pressures him a lot, he could throw a few interceptions and cost his team a game.

That's the one thing I've seen this year that bothers me. Even on a few passes yesterday (like the touchdown to Davis) he was throwing off his back foot. Against better defenses, that will cause trouble. Bottom line, if Grossman plays under control or the opponents drop their chances at picks, I think the Bears can handle any team out there. But it is early and I'll just enjoy each week as it comes and not worry about 16-0 or the playoffs or anything aside from the Cardinals next Monday night.

I thought the Seahawks and Bills were suppose to be better defenses.Funny how after the Bears beat these good teams, they are not considered good anymore or after they beat good defenses, people don't think they're good.

Well, Minnisota, Buffalo, and Seattle ALL had pretty good defenses.

 

[Warpig]

I am not a fan of the Chicago Bears. Never have been. I am however a fan of football in general. And Whether you agree with me or not the 2006 Chicago Bears are the BEST team I have seen in a long time! Maybe ever! I think that there isn't a current team in this league that even comes close to them as a team. Not the Indianapolis Colts or the New England Patriots. Not the Cincinnati Bengals or the Seattle Seahawks, No Team is as good. If they can avoid injury, or shooting them selves in the foot, they will not loose a game this season. That's right 16-0! Just look at their remaining schedule.

10/16 @ Arizona Cardinals

10/22 Bye Week

10/29 vs. San Francisco 49ers

11/5 vs. Miami Dolphins

11/12 @ New York Giants

11/19 @ New York Jets

11/26 @ New England Patriots

12/3 vs. Minnesota Vikings

12/22 @ St. Louis Rams

12/17 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

12/24 @ Detriot Lions

12/31 vs. Green Bay Packers

They will be 8-0 before they even get challenged and even then its not that big of a challenge. If they don't play Bears football they might loose to a couple of those teams, but for the most part its over!

It doesnt matter who they play in the playoffs untill they get to the Super Bowl.

So my prediction is they will be 18-0 going to the Super Bowl to play Indianapolis, Baltimore, Cincinatti or New England and they will be the favorites in that game as well.

Super Bowl outcome:

Chicago 33 Baltimore 13

Super Bowl Shuffle 2007 style is in the near future!!!

I didn't realize Joe Theismann was a member of the shark pool?!?!

 

[Jagerbomber]

The only reason I would think they could lose a game this year if they stay healthy is because Grossman sometimes forces throws when under pressure. If they play a team that pressures him a lot, he could throw a few interceptions and cost his team a game.

That's the one thing I've seen this year that bothers me. Even on a few passes yesterday (like the touchdown to Davis) he was throwing off his back foot. Against better defenses, that will cause trouble. Bottom line, if Grossman plays under control or the opponents drop their chances at picks, I think the Bears can handle any team out there. But it is early and I'll just enjoy each week as it comes and not worry about 16-0 or the playoffs or anything aside from the Cardinals next Monday night.

I thought the Seahawks and Bills were suppose to be better defenses.Funny how after the Bears beat these good teams, they are not considered good anymore or after they beat good defenses, people don't think they're good.

Well, Minnisota, Buffalo, and Seattle ALL had pretty good defenses.

Minnesota has a good D. They were in big trouble in that gameSeattle has a solid D. but away from home Seattle is a different creature.

Buffalo's game did surprise me because it was on the road where I thought the Bears would be more vulnerable. Then again, Chicago's D was a gross mismatch for an offense headed by JP Losman.

I don't know why you think people are saying that the Bears are not good. They're awesome. But I don't think they're the best team ever, nor I think they'll finish 16-0. And so what?

 

[DrJ]

Being a complete homer season ticket holder this team isn't even close to 85. They will lose (every team does) usually to an inferior divisonal opponent. If you have time watch below and see how insane this defense was. Real game footage so its easier to put it in perspective.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W27C7ZiOQNY

But the Bears do own 2006.

I am a homer, and season ticket holder as well. I have the tapes of all 85 Bears games. At this point in the season, this team is playing better football than the 85 Bears were. That's a fact....