Game Thread W15 - Chicago V Atlanta (1 Viewer)

[Your Mom]

Rex tried to squeeze it in, no biggie.  That was the best Bears drive of the year.  The Atl D actually had to respect a Bears passing attack.

Sometimes its better to be safe when you have a great D. They have been winning with Orton; I don't think they should change things.

The goal is to win a SUPER BOWL. They know they cant do it with orton. They need to find out if Grossman can do it. There defense can do it. LOOK out seattle

Why can they not do it with Orton? The Ravens did it with Dilfer- and then were terrible with Grbac.

your kidding right? Orton is not even close to trent dilfer.

"you're"And no, I'm not.

Too funny. You make a stupid comment and then come back with my spelling mistake? Nice one.

 

[ren hoek]

Anybody still on the Orton should start because he's been winning games bandwagon?

 

[joffer]

I stand corrected, but that's a TERRIBLE call! How is #12 not Down By Contact?!?!?!?!

He never had possession. The ball never hit the ground. Therefore, INT for CHI.

See - I thought he had possession. He caught it, was DRILLED, hit the ground and the ball popped out. I see down by contact

so do most of the objective people

 

[FUBAR]

Rex tried to squeeze it in, no biggie.  That was the best Bears drive of the year.  The Atl D actually had to respect a Bears passing attack.

Sometimes its better to be safe when you have a great D. They have been winning with Orton; I don't think they should change things.

If their goal is to back into the playoffs and lose in the first round, I think Orton is the man. If they want any hope of winning any playoff games --> Grossman

Why do people think they'd lose? They've been great with him all year. Why would that suddenly change?

Are you watching the same game we are?

The game that they were winning with him? Yes.

That's the same game where he is 2/10 for 12 yds, which is the norm for Orton. Heck, he would've done almost as good by just spiking the ball into the ground everytime. The reason they were up was because of the defense.

he might turn into a Dilfer-type eventually, but he's playing like Dilfer did as a rookie.

 

[regularguy]

I stand corrected, but that's a TERRIBLE call! How is #12 not Down By Contact?!?!?!?!

Not a catch because he never had control of the ball. He had to make a "football move", which getting popped doesn't account for that.

Yeah, after the Three Stooges explained it, it makes a little more sense. Seems kinda silly, but I guess if the ball hadn't been intercepted, it wouldn't have been a catch.

That may be true, but I'd have to hear it from someone other than those guys to believe it.

 

[bb7278]

Is there a reason I have the only starting RB, in the personage of one Thomas Jones, on his way to 100+ yards playing keepaway in a game still in doubt, and they sit him?  Did I miss something? 

He's on a turd break, give the man some slack geesh, playing with Orton the whole first half does that to you.

 

[duece2626]

I stand corrected, but that's a TERRIBLE call! How is #12 not Down By Contact?!?!?!?!

He never had possession. The ball never hit the ground. Therefore, INT for CHI.

See - I thought he had possession. He caught it, was DRILLED, hit the ground and the ball popped out. I see down by contact - and I want Chicago to win this game here.

No way you can say that the ball came out BEFORE his butt hit the ground. They blew that call big-time.

He never made a "football move" after he caught the ball, therefore it was a goodcall.

 

[GRIDIRON ASSASSIN]

Bears are getting a little too tricky (and cocky) on offense. Trying and end-around is too much razzle dazzle for a team that just added the forward pass to their play book.

Didn't Berrian successfully run a 37 yard end around earlier in the game?With Rex in there, the Bears probably thought they wouldn't run that play again, as Rex can actually complete the tricky 'forward pass' play in the Bears playbook.

 

[FUBAR]

Anybody still on the Orton should start because he's been winning games bandwagon?

I'm on the "they both suck" bandwagon.

 

[Green94]

at some people in this threadThis reminds me of the Craig Krenzel talk from last year... he's 3-0 so he must be good

 

[Wheelhouse]

Bears are getting a little too tricky (and cocky) on offense. Trying and end-around is too much razzle dazzle for a team that just added the forward pass to their play book.

This post deserves a bump. Good stuff.

 

[mojorizin]

Is there a reason I have the only starting RB, in the personage of one Thomas Jones, on his way to 100+ yards playing keepaway in a game still in doubt, and they sit him?  Did I miss something? 

He's on a turd break, give the man some slack geesh.

If I were playing against any other back in the league, he'd have piled up 40 more yards on that drive. Count on it.

 

[ThisGuy]

I stand corrected, but that's a TERRIBLE call! How is #12 not Down By Contact?!?!?!?!

He never had possession. The ball never hit the ground. Therefore, INT for CHI.

See - I thought he had possession. He caught it, was DRILLED, hit the ground and the ball popped out. I see down by contact

so do most of the objective people

I'm extremely objective. IF anything, as a Giants fan, I need Chicago to lose.Hey, who started Vick??

 

[duece2626]

Anybody still on the Orton should start because he's been winning games bandwagon?

I'm on the "they both suck" bandwagon.

Maybe, but at least Rex brings them some sort of passing threat.

 

[jpeeters]

I stand corrected, but that's a TERRIBLE call! How is #12 not Down By Contact?!?!?!?!

Not a catch because he never had control of the ball. He had to make a "football move", which getting popped doesn't account for that.

Yeah, after the Three Stooges explained it, it makes a little more sense. Seems kinda silly, but I guess if the ball hadn't been intercepted, it wouldn't have been a catch.

That may be true, but I'd have to hear it from someone other than those guys to believe it.

They usually have an NFL rules person in a box nearby who explains these things to them. I'm not giving the Three Amigos anymore credit than they deserve.

 

[EdwardCat]

Is Dunn hurt? This is the second consecutive series Duckett is in.

 

[EdwardCat]

Is Dunn hurt? This is the second consecutive series Duckett is in.

Nevermind:2-10-ATL 30 (8:35) (Shotgun) M.Vick pass to W.Dunn to ATL 39 for 9 yards (C.Tillman).

 

[GotFingNoDukes]

"somebody's going to get killed tonight"

 

[FUBAR]

Anybody still on the Orton should start because he's been winning games bandwagon?

I'm on the "they both suck" bandwagon.

Maybe, but at least Rex brings them some sort of passing threat.

 

[Badm]

That was close on 3rd and one.....NOT!!!

 

[regularguy]

HORRIBLE playcall on 3rd down.

 

[duece2626]

Nice stats for Duckett.......... 8 carries for 0 yds

 

[GotFingNoDukes]

LOL Nice call

 

[Carnifex]

Micheal Vick isn't as far along in his developement as Rex Grossman?!?!? Nice one Thiesman.

 

[scott72]

Nice play call you idiots..

 

[Badm]

That was close on 3rd and one.....NOT!!!

That was close on 4th and one...NOT!!!

 

[Green94]

Good luck running on the Bears D

 

[Wildcat]

When will Vick be benched?

First you claim that Turner is a better back than Tomlinson and now you want Vick benched. You are either the dumbest person in the world or you really just want to create arguments. I say it's both.

 

[regularguy]

HORRIBLE playcall on 3rd down.

They did it AGAIN?!?!? I wish Mora had got ejected.

 

[Dynasty]

Duckett =

 

[bb7278]

"somebody's going to get killed tonight"

I don't know about killed but Mora is going to go home and kick his dog for sure Fido=

 

[Bluesbomber]

Is there a reason I have the only starting RB, in the personage of one Thomas Jones, on his way to 100+ yards playing keepaway in a game still in doubt, and they sit him? Did I miss something?

He has been a bit dinged up this season. I need him in and I hope he returns.

 

[Capella]

if you're not going to run a bootleg with vick there, why even have him in the game?

 

[Fla\/\/ed]

Does someone know where I can apply to be the OC for the Falcons?

 

[Phins]

I stand corrected, but that's a TERRIBLE call! How is #12 not Down By Contact?!?!?!?!

He never had possession. The ball never hit the ground. Therefore, INT for CHI.

What I learned tonight. The ground can't cause a fumble but it can cause an interception.

The ground can cause a fumble IE last week when Ronnie Brown flipped over the pile, wasn't touched and the ground knocked the ball free causing a fumble.

 

[Sister Havana]

If Vasher isn't a pro-bowler this year, I will eat my hat. Hell you could make a case for putting every member of the Bears D on the team.

 

[ThisGuy]

if you're not going to run a bootleg with vick there, why even have him in the game?

 

[GRIDIRON ASSASSIN]

WTF is Theisman talking about?He just said Grossman is having more success passing, as Vick isn't quite there in his development yet.This is Rex Grossman's 7th NFL start for Christ's sake!!!

 

[Bluesbomber]

Mora on TILT. Go Bears.

 

[Fla\/\/ed]

if you're not going to run a bootleg with vick there, why even have him in the game?

 

[FUBAR]

Good luck running on the Bears D

Passing doesn't seem to work.

 

[EdwardCat]

When will Vick be benched?

First you claim that Turner is a better back than Tomlinson and now you want Vick benched. You are either the dumbest person in the world or you really just want to create arguments. I say it's both.

No, I just want you to shut your mouth. Carry on.

 

[Green94]

When will Vick be benched?

First you claim that Turner is a better back than Tomlinson and now you want Vick benched. You are either the dumbest person in the world or you really just want to create arguments. I say it's both.

TURNER THE BURNER straight out of NIU Better than Tomlinson though

 

[Wheelhouse]

I stand corrected, but that's a TERRIBLE call! How is #12 not Down By Contact?!?!?!?!

He never had possession. The ball never hit the ground. Therefore, INT for CHI.

See - I thought he had possession. He caught it, was DRILLED, hit the ground and the ball popped out. I see down by contact - and I want Chicago to win this game here.

No way you can say that the ball came out BEFORE his butt hit the ground. They blew that call big-time.

He never made a "football move" after he caught the ball, therefore it was a goodcall.

How about he was grasping the ball to his chest, even after he was hit. It's hard to make a "football move" when you're falling to the earth after being crunched. He had possession, there was no bobble at all, despite the vicious hit, which is hard to fathom in the first place. The refs gave it to Chicago because the initial hit caused the man to hit the ground, which caused the fumble. Maybe they need to re-look at how that rule is explained (the ground cannot cause a fumble rule).

 

[FUBAR]

WTF is Theisman talking about?

He just said Grossman is having more success passing, as Vick isn't quite there in his development yet.

This is Rex Grossman's 7th NFL start for Christ's sake!!!

Joe T = idiot

 

[ThisGuy]

When will Vick be benched?

First you claim that Turner is a better back than Tomlinson and now you want Vick benched. You are either the dumbest person in the world or you really just want to create arguments. I say it's both.

TURNER THE BURNER straight out of NIU Better than Tomlinson though

I'm not even upset, I'm just impressed a cat can type.

 

[Darrinll40]

I stand corrected, but that's a TERRIBLE call! How is #12 not Down By Contact?!?!?!?!

He never had possession. The ball never hit the ground. Therefore, INT for CHI.

What I learned tonight. The ground can't cause a fumble but it can cause an interception.

The ground can cause a fumble IE last week when Ronnie Brown flipped over the pile, wasn't touched and the ground knocked the ball free causing a fumble.

OK, the ground can't cause a fumble when in contact with a defensive player.

 

[Green94]

Take a shot here

 

[TheRegulator]

if you're not going to run a bootleg with vick there, why even have him in the game?

Its not like he's playing because of his accurate passing abilities.....

 

[flapgreen]

WTF is Theisman talking about?

He just said Grossman is having more success passing, as Vick isn't quite there in his development yet.

This is Rex Grossman's 7th NFL start for Christ's sake!!!