Game Thread W17 - Chicago V Green Bay (1 Viewer)

[The Westin]

Not surprised Bears fans are rolling with the "We don't care, it didn't mean anything" line. Most Packer fans would probably do the same thing if the roles were reversed.

This definitely was an interesting year. Can't help but to think back to the week 1 Bears/Lions game and the Calvin Johnson TD call....and how that may have changed the NFC North outcome. Next year should be interesting with Detroit improving yet another year, GB getting all their guys on IR back, Minny having QB questions, and Chicago being the same team that took the division this year.

The thing I like most about the NFC this year is that it's so competitive. If I had to bet money, I'd bet we see the Saints/Falcons in the NFC Championship game. But to me it's not too far off at all to see Philly...as well as Chicago and Green Bay in the game as well. The Seahawks are an embarrassment to the playoffs, but the rest are all somewhat close.

 

[DoubleG]

Ummmm...apparently you missed the part about the Bears having nothing to gain coming into the game anyway. So the fact that he gained nothing when the team had nothing to gain is obvious and redundant to even state. If the Bears would have won instead...they'd be in the exact same situation they are now. Ironically, as a Bears fan, I'm very pleased. The Packers and Bears have played twice this season - both have been well-played, close games. The other possibility is if the Bears had won, the Giants would instead be the #6. We've played the Giants once - that didn't go very well. Given the choice between the Pack and the Giants as a possible NFC Championship game opponent (assuming a whole lot of things in that statement), I'd rather face the Packers than the Giants. And just a few quick points for Packer fans who think this game somehow "proved" something about the Packers ability to beat the Bears:1) Regardless as to the decision to play the starters, the starters were all aware that the game meant nothing.2) For those assuming that they actually did play to win (i.e. played their starters) - take a look at the TD pass. Who was on the coverage? Zach Bowman and Daniel Manning (hint: neither is a Bears starting DB). Oh, and the Bears rested Bennet. Rashied Davis lead the Bears in receiving yards on 7 catches...bringing his season total to 9 receptions.3) Local sports talking heads have mentioned that the Bears pass-happy play calling even though Forte was averaging 6 yards a clip was due to the Bears trying to "work on certain things" (pass protections, personel groups, etc.)Don't get me wrong - the Packers played a fine game today. I also think if the Bears had been playing for something the outcome would have been very different.

Absolutely zero logic in your entire post -- except the part where you point out that the game proved nothing about the Packers ability to beat the Bears. So let's get this straight -- you acknowledge they had nothing to gain, yet you're still ok with Lovie's decision to play the starters. That makes zero sense. If they had nothing to gain -- your words, not mine -- the flip side is that obviously they had something to lose....if a key player gets injured, by definition the Bears lose. So let's say you get the chance to flip a coin. Heads comes up - you get nothing. Tails comes up - you lose $100. Do you even bother flipping the coin, or do you say "no thanks, I'll pass?"

The Bears played their starters partly so they wouldn't have 3 weeks with no game action leading up to a huge playoff game (likely against the defending world champs). They also played their starters because it's thr right thing to do. Many people feel that there is something "unsportmanslike" to "throw" a game - especially one that could cost other teams (Giants & TB) a playoff spot, simply because the game comes at a point in the season that it no longer matters to your team's playoff position. Finally, they played because that's what players are paid to do - play the game.The Bears had nothing to gain positionally. Certainly they used the opportunity to get "game speed" practice - like a preseason game, only in prep for the playoffs. I am sure the Giants and Tampa are at least pleased that the Bears didn't pull an Indianapolis of recent years and roll out T. Collins under center in the 2nd half. Karma is a you-know-what.

 

[flapgreen]

Count me as part of the minority of Bears fans but this game meant something to them, even though it may not have directly affected them in the playoffs. They played hard and simply lost. It was a good game between two good teams and they came up short this time. Luckily, it didn't mean as much this time around.

They're definitely some positives to be taken from this game, though. The defense has been very shaky over the past few weeks but they stepped it up and shut down a very good Packers offense, creating two turnovers, allowing only 60 yards rushing and 284 total yards. Considering the Pack hung 45 points and 515 yards against the Giants the week before, the defense couldn't have played much better this week. I couldn't be happier about the defense. The offense, on the other hand, better get things straightened out quickly, or we will get bumped out of the playoffs in the first round. I can't figure out what the hell Martz is thinking. The offense has been playing very good since the bye, outside of the New England game, which is in large part to the dedication to running the ball more. Yesterday, Martz does a 180 and decides to start passing the ball again, even though they had been running the ball successfully. I don't get the guy. How can someone so smart do something so stupid.

It's time to move on to the playoffs. Take away the positives from this game and forget the rest.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

One highlight for me at Lambeau yesterday was the victory lap by Rodgers, Driver, Jordy and Jennings after all the other players had left the field. They ran the perimeter high-fiving and celebrating with fans. That stuff always gets me. It was a cool moment after a great win to close out the season at Lambeau.

 

[donaldhaas]

Ummmm...apparently you missed the part about the Bears having nothing to gain coming into the game anyway. So the fact that he gained nothing when the team had nothing to gain is obvious and redundant to even state. If the Bears would have won instead...they'd be in the exact same situation they are now. Ironically, as a Bears fan, I'm very pleased. The Packers and Bears have played twice this season - both have been well-played, close games. The other possibility is if the Bears had won, the Giants would instead be the #6. We've played the Giants once - that didn't go very well. Given the choice between the Pack and the Giants as a possible NFC Championship game opponent (assuming a whole lot of things in that statement), I'd rather face the Packers than the Giants. And just a few quick points for Packer fans who think this game somehow "proved" something about the Packers ability to beat the Bears:1) Regardless as to the decision to play the starters, the starters were all aware that the game meant nothing.2) For those assuming that they actually did play to win (i.e. played their starters) - take a look at the TD pass. Who was on the coverage? Zach Bowman and Daniel Manning (hint: neither is a Bears starting DB). Oh, and the Bears rested Bennet. Rashied Davis lead the Bears in receiving yards on 7 catches...bringing his season total to 9 receptions.3) Local sports talking heads have mentioned that the Bears pass-happy play calling even though Forte was averaging 6 yards a clip was due to the Bears trying to "work on certain things" (pass protections, personel groups, etc.)Don't get me wrong - the Packers played a fine game today. I also think if the Bears had been playing for something the outcome would have been very different.

Absolutely zero logic in your entire post -- except the part where you point out that the game proved nothing about the Packers ability to beat the Bears. So let's get this straight -- you acknowledge they had nothing to gain, yet you're still ok with Lovie's decision to play the starters. That makes zero sense. If they had nothing to gain -- your words, not mine -- the flip side is that obviously they had something to lose....if a key player gets injured, by definition the Bears lose. So let's say you get the chance to flip a coin. Heads comes up - you get nothing. Tails comes up - you lose $100. Do you even bother flipping the coin, or do you say "no thanks, I'll pass?"

The Bears played their starters partly so they wouldn't have 3 weeks with no game action leading up to a huge playoff game (likely against the defending world champs). They also played their starters because it's thr right thing to do. Many people feel that there is something "unsportmanslike" to "throw" a game - especially one that could cost other teams (Giants & TB) a playoff spot, simply because the game comes at a point in the season that it no longer matters to your team's playoff position. Finally, they played because that's what players are paid to do - play the game.The Bears had nothing to gain positionally. Certainly they used the opportunity to get "game speed" practice - like a preseason game, only in prep for the playoffs. I am sure the Giants and Tampa are at least pleased that the Bears didn't pull an Indianapolis of recent years and roll out T. Collins under center in the 2nd half. Karma is a you-know-what.

Bad story... not buying itSo the Bears, after watching extensive film all week and preparing to the max because it is their biggest rivalry and there still is a posibility of a #1 overall, gave a half effort against the Pack?They no longer hated the Packers? None of the players have individual pride as football players to always play their best? None had individual season incentives that mean millions and millions of dollars in bonuses? Was Cutler thinking, “Man, I am getting my ### knocked around every time I drop back. I could have a career-ending injury at any point.... I wonder if these guys are only half-blocking because DoubleG needs an excuse...”To go at half speed at this high a caliber of an athlete and a unit is just inviting injury – both self-imposed and other team imposed.... I can't see any 3rd grade team ever doing that, no less a professional football team.Likewise, playing all of your starters the full game and not really trying would be the stupidest thing you could ever do in professional sports. For so many reasons.Lovie wanted to win that game badly and was throwing exotic blitz packages and strange defenses all night long... He was passing the ball like crazy (clearly trying to win) when he could have just ran the ball all second half long (if he didn't really care)... Cutler was getting his brains beat in on every other play... The Bears wanted this game badly... It's Bears/Packers...Man up and give the Packers credit... and then move on...

 

[whitem0nkey]

the bears will not be doing big drop backs like they did this last game or running a vanilla offense, the offense will play like it did between the bye week and week 16, a balanced game. this last game they ran well and gave up on the run, the bears are bating playoff teams with the play calling this game. It is a huge luxury for the bears to see just about every single exotic blits that was in the packer playbook

congratulations to Green Bay on making the playoffs, It would be nice to face them in the NFC championship game.

 

[two_dollars]

the bears will not be doing big drop backs like they did this last game or running a vanilla offense, the offense will play like it did between the bye week and week 16, a balanced game. this last game they ran well and gave up on the run, the bears are bating playoff teams with the play calling this game. It is a huge luxury for the bears to see just about every single exotic blits that was in the packer playbookcongratulations to Green Bay on making the playoffs, It would be nice to face them in the NFC championship game.

Great points.. I thought the game meant something too, but the offense was very watered down and vanilla for that game. Lovie was trying to win without showing his hand for the playoffs.

 

[donaldhaas]

the bears will not be doing big drop backs like they did this last game or running a vanilla offense, the offense will play like it did between the bye week and week 16, a balanced game. this last game they ran well and gave up on the run, the bears are bating playoff teams with the play calling this game. It is a huge luxury for the bears to see just about every single exotic blits that was in the packer playbookcongratulations to Green Bay on making the playoffs, It would be nice to face them in the NFC championship game.

Yeah... Lovie was letting his quarterback's head get torn off play after play after play as some part of as an observational science project for a team that in all likelihood he will never play. Brilliant!HAHAHAHAHA.... You bears fans kill me! He was just doing research! At poor Cutler's expense! He COULD have won that game easy; but instead chose to study Packer blitzes for the heck of it! HAHAHAHAHAIf that was indeed the plan.... to have your starters in for four quarters but not really try so you will have solved the Packers defense for small chance you will meet again... why not just win the game outright and never see the Packers again?And why be doing exotic defenses and blitzes yourselves?.... which the Bears most definitely were doing....You Bears fans are so silly, it's cute....

 

[sho nuff]

the bears will not be doing big drop backs like they did this last game or running a vanilla offense, the offense will play like it did between the bye week and week 16, a balanced game. this last game they ran well and gave up on the run, the bears are bating playoff teams with the play calling this game. It is a huge luxury for the bears to see just about every single exotic blits that was in the packer playbookcongratulations to Green Bay on making the playoffs, It would be nice to face them in the NFC championship game.

So they were baiting by getting their QB hammered?Really?

 

[donaldhaas]

the bears will not be doing big drop backs like they did this last game or running a vanilla offense, the offense will play like it did between the bye week and week 16, a balanced game. this last game they ran well and gave up on the run, the bears are bating playoff teams with the play calling this game. It is a huge luxury for the bears to see just about every single exotic blits that was in the packer playbookcongratulations to Green Bay on making the playoffs, It would be nice to face them in the NFC championship game.

So they were baiting by getting their QB hammered?Really?

The Packers threw quite a few exotic blitzes at Cutler the first game.... The Bears could have solved it this game; but double-baited a team they will probably not ever face again this season (at the expense of poor Cutler)...It's all part of a plan for next season!!!!Lovie is an evil genius!

 

[whitem0nkey]

the bears will not be doing big drop backs like they did this last game or running a vanilla offense, the offense will play like it did between the bye week and week 16, a balanced game. this last game they ran well and gave up on the run, the bears are bating playoff teams with the play calling this game. It is a huge luxury for the bears to see just about every single exotic blits that was in the packer playbookcongratulations to Green Bay on making the playoffs, It would be nice to face them in the NFC championship game.

So they were baiting by getting their QB hammered?Really?

the bears #1 goal was not wining the game, the #1 goal for this game was to maximize the chance of wining the Superbowl. The O line has played much better, thanks to Tice. Martz had the luxury to see if he can do the 7 step drops again since the new improved line play, obviously it cant. Its a nice thing to know, and this game was perfect to test it out. If Lovie wanted to win this they would have ran the ball much more, they know they can run the ball real well.I'm not trying to take away from the packers winning, I think the packers are a real good team but don't think the bears were trying to win this game at all cost like the pakers were, for the bears this was a glorified practice.

 

[sho nuff]

the bears will not be doing big drop backs like they did this last game or running a vanilla offense, the offense will play like it did between the bye week and week 16, a balanced game. this last game they ran well and gave up on the run, the bears are bating playoff teams with the play calling this game. It is a huge luxury for the bears to see just about every single exotic blits that was in the packer playbookcongratulations to Green Bay on making the playoffs, It would be nice to face them in the NFC championship game.

So they were baiting by getting their QB hammered?Really?

the bears #1 goal was not wining the game, the #1 goal for this game was to maximize the chance of wining the Superbowl. The O line has played much better, thanks to Tice. Martz had the luxury to see if he can do the 7 step drops again since the new improved line play, obviously it cant. Its a nice thing to know, and this game was perfect to test it out. If Lovie wanted to win this they would have ran the ball much more, they know they can run the ball real well.I'm not trying to take away from the packers winning, I think the packers are a real good team but don't think the bears were trying to win this game at all cost like the pakers were, for the bears this was a glorified practice.

You can keep making all the excuses you want...but why, in a game that meant nothing, would anyone expose their QB to a blitz like Green Bay's to bait other teams?The only baiting going on must be you fishing...because you can't be serious with that crap.If they were not trying to win, Cutler would not have been out there late in that game.The so-called vanilla play is laughable given the blitzes the Bears were even running.Just downright funny that you all think that much of the Bears to think the Packers D didn't have something to do with it.Might want to check on Cutler's stats against this Packer D...they are not too good.55% completion, averaging about 218 yards per game, 9 INTs, 4 TDs and 14 sacks.I guess he wasn't really trying in those other 3 games either right? All just vanilla.Perhaps, Capers can defend Cutler and the Bears pretty well.

 

[donaldhaas]

the bears will not be doing big drop backs like they did this last game or running a vanilla offense, the offense will play like it did between the bye week and week 16, a balanced game. this last game they ran well and gave up on the run, the bears are bating playoff teams with the play calling this game. It is a huge luxury for the bears to see just about every single exotic blits that was in the packer playbookcongratulations to Green Bay on making the playoffs, It would be nice to face them in the NFC championship game.

So they were baiting by getting their QB hammered?Really?

the bears #1 goal was not wining the game, the #1 goal for this game was to maximize the chance of wining the Superbowl. The O line has played much better, thanks to Tice. Martz had the luxury to see if he can do the 7 step drops again since the new improved line play, obviously it cant. Its a nice thing to know, and this game was perfect to test it out. If Lovie wanted to win this they would have ran the ball much more, they know they can run the ball real well.I'm not trying to take away from the packers winning, I think the packers are a real good team but don't think the bears were trying to win this game at all cost like the pakers were, for the bears this was a glorified practice.

I've googled the "7 step drop practicing" and it seems to be the #1 thing for "Bears fan excuse"..... That was the best excuse... really? That Lovie had his QB get hammered over and over (and risk devastating permanent injury) to unsuccessfully practice something against a team he probably won't play again?And why not practice this in the first half? and then rest Cutler in the second?As Bears fans... do we really think that Lovie is this mind-numbingly stupid?

 

[donaldhaas]

Just downright funny that you all think that much of the Bears to think the Packers D didn't have something to do with it.Might want to check on Cutler's stats against this Packer D...they are not too good.55% completion, averaging about 218 yards per game, 9 INTs, 4 TDs and 14 sacks.

Baiting..... masterful baiting....You Packer fans are just too dumb to see that....And the Patriots recent complete annihilation of Chicago in every possible way at Soldier field???More baiting! They could have won if they wanted to!!!

 

[whitem0nkey]

the bears will not be doing big drop backs like they did this last game or running a vanilla offense, the offense will play like it did between the bye week and week 16, a balanced game. this last game they ran well and gave up on the run, the bears are bating playoff teams with the play calling this game. It is a huge luxury for the bears to see just about every single exotic blits that was in the packer playbookcongratulations to Green Bay on making the playoffs, It would be nice to face them in the NFC championship game.

So they were baiting by getting their QB hammered?Really?

the bears #1 goal was not wining the game, the #1 goal for this game was to maximize the chance of wining the Superbowl. The O line has played much better, thanks to Tice. Martz had the luxury to see if he can do the 7 step drops again since the new improved line play, obviously it cant. Its a nice thing to know, and this game was perfect to test it out. If Lovie wanted to win this they would have ran the ball much more, they know they can run the ball real well.I'm not trying to take away from the packers winning, I think the packers are a real good team but don't think the bears were trying to win this game at all cost like the pakers were, for the bears this was a glorified practice.

You can keep making all the excuses you want...but why, in a game that meant nothing, would anyone expose their QB to a blitz like Green Bay's to bait other teams?The only baiting going on must be you fishing...because you can't be serious with that crap.If they were not trying to win, Cutler would not have been out there late in that game.The so-called vanilla play is laughable given the blitzes the Bears were even running.Just downright funny that you all think that much of the Bears to think the Packers D didn't have something to do with it.Might want to check on Cutler's stats against this Packer D...they are not too good.55% completion, averaging about 218 yards per game, 9 INTs, 4 TDs and 14 sacks.I guess he wasn't really trying in those other 3 games either right? All just vanilla.Perhaps, Capers can defend Cutler and the Bears pretty well.

what excuses I said congrats to the packers I never said the bears should have won because of some excuse.also I never said they were not trying to win the game. I said getting ready for the superbowl run was primary objective while winning secondary and the vanilla play calling was referred to the offense. I am done replying to you as you dont care about having a mature discussion but rather have a chest pounding contest while twisting my points and using irrelevant stats to make you feel better about your packers. your using stats of cutler with Denver, what does that have to do with this team? even using stats from week 3 when they played each other is erroneous as the bears have a completely diff offensive philosophy. for the record Cutler had a decent game that week

 

[SWC]

since cutler is such a geniuos running a guy at him from anywhere is considered exotic and will probably lead tol him chucking up another pick six like he has all his life whenever he sees pressure heck one time his girlfriend thought she was pregnant and he threw 11 interceptions in his kitchen just from the pressure of maybe being a dad but it ends up she wasnt and as a result they suffered a broken blender and four destroyed crock pots for nothing there were four because they are really in to slow cooking at the cutler household

 

[sho nuff]

the bears will not be doing big drop backs like they did this last game or running a vanilla offense, the offense will play like it did between the bye week and week 16, a balanced game. this last game they ran well and gave up on the run, the bears are bating playoff teams with the play calling this game. It is a huge luxury for the bears to see just about every single exotic blits that was in the packer playbookcongratulations to Green Bay on making the playoffs, It would be nice to face them in the NFC championship game.

So they were baiting by getting their QB hammered?Really?

the bears #1 goal was not wining the game, the #1 goal for this game was to maximize the chance of wining the Superbowl. The O line has played much better, thanks to Tice. Martz had the luxury to see if he can do the 7 step drops again since the new improved line play, obviously it cant. Its a nice thing to know, and this game was perfect to test it out. If Lovie wanted to win this they would have ran the ball much more, they know they can run the ball real well.I'm not trying to take away from the packers winning, I think the packers are a real good team but don't think the bears were trying to win this game at all cost like the pakers were, for the bears this was a glorified practice.

You can keep making all the excuses you want...but why, in a game that meant nothing, would anyone expose their QB to a blitz like Green Bay's to bait other teams?The only baiting going on must be you fishing...because you can't be serious with that crap.If they were not trying to win, Cutler would not have been out there late in that game.The so-called vanilla play is laughable given the blitzes the Bears were even running.Just downright funny that you all think that much of the Bears to think the Packers D didn't have something to do with it.Might want to check on Cutler's stats against this Packer D...they are not too good.55% completion, averaging about 218 yards per game, 9 INTs, 4 TDs and 14 sacks.I guess he wasn't really trying in those other 3 games either right? All just vanilla.Perhaps, Capers can defend Cutler and the Bears pretty well.

what excuses I said congrats to the packers I never said the bears should have won because of some excuse.also I never said they were not trying to win the game. I said getting ready for the superbowl run was primary objective while winning secondary and the vanilla play calling was referred to the offense. I am done replying to you as you dont care about having a mature discussion but rather have a chest pounding contest while twisting my points and using irrelevant stats to make you feel better about your packers. your using stats of cutler with Denver, what does that have to do with this team? even using stats from week 3 when they played each other is erroneous as the bears have a completely diff offensive philosophy. for the record Cutler had a decent game that week

Chest pounding?Mature conversation? You claim you are not making excuses...yet you keep with this "vanilla" play calling excuse. That is what that is...an excuse.There was little that was vanilla about the Bears play calling.You don't come out in deep drops and that many passes if you are going vanilla. You pound the ball and keep running it.Nothing I did twisted your points. None of my stats were relevant. I think Cutler's numbers vs. this Packers D is very relevant to show that its not the game plan...its Capers does pretty well against Cutler and this Bears offense.Cutler's game in week 3.16/27 221 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, sacked 3 times. It was an ok day...nothing special.Its also fair to say that Rodgers has not been great against the Bears D in his time as a starter. His numbers are ok, but not up to his usual numbers.I simply don't think that anything was just vanilla...I think while getting to the Super Bowl is the number one goal (it is for many teams)...winning was also a goal.To claim first that it was just Martz baiting playoff teams was ridiculous.

 

[BeaverCleaver]

 

[two_dollars]

since cutler is such a geniuos running a guy at him from anywhere is considered exotic and will probably lead tol him chucking up another pick six like he has all his life whenever he sees pressure heck one time his girlfriend thought she was pregnant and he threw 11 interceptions in his kitchen just from the pressure of maybe being a dad but it ends up she wasnt and as a result they suffered a broken blender and four destroyed crock pots for nothing there were four because they are really in to slow cooking at the cutler household

Somewhere, an English teacher is crying.

 

[DoubleG]

since cutler is such a geniuos running a guy at him from anywhere is considered exotic and will probably lead tol him chucking up another pick six like he has all his life whenever he sees pressure heck one time his girlfriend thought she was pregnant and he threw 11 interceptions in his kitchen just from the pressure of maybe being a dad but it ends up she wasnt and as a result they suffered a broken blender and four destroyed crock pots for nothing there were four because they are really in to slow cooking at the cutler household

Somewhere, an English teacher is crying.

But I'm guessing beer sales are up. It's posts like the above that make me reconsider the idea of allowing everyone access to the interwebs.BTW, lest real stats get in the way of any wonderous insights, here's a list:Brett Favre, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, Matt Hass - that's a list of just some of the QBs that have thrown more INTs than Cutler this season.

 

[SWC]

dudes i was just trying to get a laugh or two out there because this thread go pretty ugly with the name calling and stuff so dont say i shouldnt post on the internet because then you are just like the other guys in the thread making it not excellent ok brohans and anyhow obviously it was a joke because how would i know if the cutler family is in to slow pot cooking i really wouldnt' but if they are not they should be because frankly its delicious and healthy

 

[donaldhaas]

I'm actually starting to buy the delusional Bear fan "vanilla" and "practicing stuff" and "baiting" arguments as to why Cutler was getting his brains bashed in four quarters but they didn't pull him....

In fact, I'm starting to think that the Bears having 12 losing seasons in the last 18 years was one gigantic "bait" that will finally pay off HUGE this playoff season...

It's too bad you Packer fans are just too dumb to see it!

All these last 18 years we've let you think that you were better than us... Meanwhile, we were just learning your plays, letting you expose yourself all the while we've just been practicing things and tinkering for later benefit! Baiting you!

Suckas!!!

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Some of the least compelling things ever typed in the SP were written in the past 30 posts. Wow.

 

[The Kerminator]

I'm actually starting to buy the delusional Bear fan "vanilla" and "practicing stuff" and "baiting" arguments as to why Cutler was getting his brains bashed in four quarters but they didn't pull him....In fact, I'm starting to think that the Bears having 12 losing seasons in the last 18 years was one gigantic "bait" that will finally pay off HUGE this playoff season...It's too bad you Packer fans are just too dumb to see it! All these last 18 years we've let you think that you were better than us... Meanwhile, we were just learning your plays, letting you expose yourself all the while we've just been practicing things and tinkering for later benefit! Baiting you!Suckas!!!

I heard on Milwaukee Sports radio this morning that the Packers could have won by 4 TDs but they have had problems winning close games so they wanted to keep the score close late and work on winning close games. That would explain some of the dropped passes.

 

[donaldhaas]

I'm actually starting to buy the delusional Bear fan "vanilla" and "practicing stuff" and "baiting" arguments as to why Cutler was getting his brains bashed in four quarters but they didn't pull him....In fact, I'm starting to think that the Bears having 12 losing seasons in the last 18 years was one gigantic "bait" that will finally pay off HUGE this playoff season...It's too bad you Packer fans are just too dumb to see it! All these last 18 years we've let you think that you were better than us... Meanwhile, we were just learning your plays, letting you expose yourself all the while we've just been practicing things and tinkering for later benefit! Baiting you!Suckas!!!

I heard on Milwaukee Sports radio this morning that the Packers could have won by 4 TDs but they have had problems winning close games so they wanted to keep the score close late and work on winning close games. That would explain some of the dropped passes.

I heard that from several sources.... I've also read that the Packers were purposely trying to keep the game close so that Chicago would keep their starters in and so Cutler would keep taking a beating.... The players gave a half-effort until the very end when they needed it...Baited them pefectly!

 

[flapgreen]

Worst game thread ever. Damn.

 

[nlgb1]

since cutler is such a geniuos running a guy at him from anywhere is considered exotic and will probably lead tol him chucking up another pick six like he has all his life whenever he sees pressure heck one time his girlfriend thought she was pregnant and he threw 11 interceptions in his kitchen just from the pressure of maybe being a dad but it ends up she wasnt and as a result they suffered a broken blender and four destroyed crock pots for nothing there were four because they are really in to slow cooking at the cutler household

Somewhere, an English teacher is crying.

But I'm guessing beer sales are up. It's posts like the above that make me reconsider the idea of allowing everyone access to the interwebs.BTW, lest real stats get in the way of any wonderous insights, here's a list:Brett Favre, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, Matt Hass - that's a list of just some of the QBs that have thrown more INTs than Cutler this season.

i was gonna reply to this with a list of qbs who threw fewer INTS than cutler... but that wouldve taken too longand to all the bears posters in this thread diminishing this loss to the pack, id say i cant wait to see you 2 weeks from now, but i dont think even a bye and homefield is gonna get you there.

 

[Sabertooth]

The Bears most certainly were playing to keep the Packers out of the playoffs, as they should have. So to claim the Bears had nothing to play for is just wrong.

 

[DoubleG]

since cutler is such a geniuos running a guy at him from anywhere is considered exotic and will probably lead tol him chucking up another pick six like he has all his life whenever he sees pressure heck one time his girlfriend thought she was pregnant and he threw 11 interceptions in his kitchen just from the pressure of maybe being a dad but it ends up she wasnt and as a result they suffered a broken blender and four destroyed crock pots for nothing there were four because they are really in to slow cooking at the cutler household

Somewhere, an English teacher is crying.

But I'm guessing beer sales are up. It's posts like the above that make me reconsider the idea of allowing everyone access to the interwebs.BTW, lest real stats get in the way of any wonderous insights, here's a list:Brett Favre, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, Matt Hass - that's a list of just some of the QBs that have thrown more INTs than Cutler this season.

i was gonna reply to this with a list of qbs who threw fewer INTS than cutler... but that wouldve taken too longand to all the bears posters in this thread diminishing this loss to the pack, id say i cant wait to see you 2 weeks from now, but i dont think even a bye and homefield is gonna get you there.

Says the team who has to win two on the road against Philly and Atlanta first. I think the chances of the Bears beating a lower seed at home are just a little better than the chances of the #6 seed beating two higher seeds on the road back to back. Translation: The Bears will be there - the Packers...well, I wouldn't get my cheese up.