BoulderBob
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http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/footb...0,7498426.story
Article comparing Cutler to Rodgers with quotes from NFL D-Backs, basically saying both are excellent QB's...Cutler better arm, Rodgers makes better decisions, both can run/make plays but take some silly sacks...almost all D-Backs think these two will be fighting for the top dog at QB spot for the next ten years with a few others.
The Bears LB core(best in the league, imo, when healthy, they just don't put up ridicuous sack numbers like the DE/LB's do in 3-4 D's), and their D-Line, if Tommie Harris is good to go, (he will never be the same dominant force due to the leg injury, but he still commands respect), and Peppers is hyped, (the most intimidating player to look at, not saying skill wise, as there are a few defenders who are better, but none look as fierce/big/strong/etc, and yes, I know that is pretty much meaningless to 95% of NFL players, but freaks of nature like Peppers don't come along much and if there are any rookies on GB's line, that 5% may rear it's ugly head) it will be almost impossible for GB to run the ball/do anything with their screen passes. Nevertheless....
Rodgers, being the elite QB he is, should be able to find the holes in Lovie Smith's D, with the game probably coming down to whether or not Rodgers and company can get some big gainers/long TD's(the key to beating a HEALTHY Lovie Smith defense). Of course, Martz versus Capers is why this game will be watched by pretty much all NFL big-wigs/coaches/die-hards/strategos/etc, as this is the ULTIMATE chess match. An offensive mastermind, versus a defensive guru...something will break, just no sure what it's going to be!
Bottom line, I think both teams/coaching staffs(I think the Bears have 4 "head coaches", lol, as Tice, Martz, Lovie, and Marinelli all run a part of the team) respect the hell out of each other, and the game will reflect that...as I don't see a 45-38 game on tap. This game could very easily determine the NFC North(should the Vikings fail to get healthy, Favre continues to regress, etc), and it may be THE NFC North rivalry for years to come(of course Matt Stafford could very easily crash the party if he becomes the real deal). Cutler, Rodgers, Stafford all maturing/developing at the same time? For those living in NFC North territory, y'all may be in for a treat over the next ten years....as the best football in the world could be played between these four teams.
My prediction: Packers 21 ---- Bears 18
It's going to take Cutler another 20 games or so to truly learn everything he needs to know about the "GREATEST SHOW ON TURF" offense", and I expect to see a few turnover here and there, just like last year when Cutler was forced to learn a new offense. If Martz leaves the Bears, and Cutler is forced to learn a new offense for the 4th time in 4 years? Well, all the critics can just relax. as that isn't fair to ANY QB, regardless of whether or not they are as gifted as Rodgers or Cutler or Stafford or Favre(see 2008). He will deserve another mulligan...but I digress.
It's front seven(on defense) versus opposing front seven(on defense)...who can create the most havoc, and given the Bears are playing without their starting LT, although I think the Packers will get Martzed a few times, but I see the Packers making enough key stops/sacks/picks to knock off the Bears in Chicago and sew up the division, for the most part. I think both teams, as well as the Vikings, win 9+ games, so NFC North fans, sit back, grab a beer, and enjoy the start of something that you will be telling your grandkids about 40 years from now...be safe tonight y'all, see ya tommorow!
Article comparing Cutler to Rodgers with quotes from NFL D-Backs, basically saying both are excellent QB's...Cutler better arm, Rodgers makes better decisions, both can run/make plays but take some silly sacks...almost all D-Backs think these two will be fighting for the top dog at QB spot for the next ten years with a few others.
The Bears LB core(best in the league, imo, when healthy, they just don't put up ridicuous sack numbers like the DE/LB's do in 3-4 D's), and their D-Line, if Tommie Harris is good to go, (he will never be the same dominant force due to the leg injury, but he still commands respect), and Peppers is hyped, (the most intimidating player to look at, not saying skill wise, as there are a few defenders who are better, but none look as fierce/big/strong/etc, and yes, I know that is pretty much meaningless to 95% of NFL players, but freaks of nature like Peppers don't come along much and if there are any rookies on GB's line, that 5% may rear it's ugly head) it will be almost impossible for GB to run the ball/do anything with their screen passes. Nevertheless....
Rodgers, being the elite QB he is, should be able to find the holes in Lovie Smith's D, with the game probably coming down to whether or not Rodgers and company can get some big gainers/long TD's(the key to beating a HEALTHY Lovie Smith defense). Of course, Martz versus Capers is why this game will be watched by pretty much all NFL big-wigs/coaches/die-hards/strategos/etc, as this is the ULTIMATE chess match. An offensive mastermind, versus a defensive guru...something will break, just no sure what it's going to be!
Bottom line, I think both teams/coaching staffs(I think the Bears have 4 "head coaches", lol, as Tice, Martz, Lovie, and Marinelli all run a part of the team) respect the hell out of each other, and the game will reflect that...as I don't see a 45-38 game on tap. This game could very easily determine the NFC North(should the Vikings fail to get healthy, Favre continues to regress, etc), and it may be THE NFC North rivalry for years to come(of course Matt Stafford could very easily crash the party if he becomes the real deal). Cutler, Rodgers, Stafford all maturing/developing at the same time? For those living in NFC North territory, y'all may be in for a treat over the next ten years....as the best football in the world could be played between these four teams.
My prediction: Packers 21 ---- Bears 18
It's going to take Cutler another 20 games or so to truly learn everything he needs to know about the "GREATEST SHOW ON TURF" offense", and I expect to see a few turnover here and there, just like last year when Cutler was forced to learn a new offense. If Martz leaves the Bears, and Cutler is forced to learn a new offense for the 4th time in 4 years? Well, all the critics can just relax. as that isn't fair to ANY QB, regardless of whether or not they are as gifted as Rodgers or Cutler or Stafford or Favre(see 2008). He will deserve another mulligan...but I digress.
It's front seven(on defense) versus opposing front seven(on defense)...who can create the most havoc, and given the Bears are playing without their starting LT, although I think the Packers will get Martzed a few times, but I see the Packers making enough key stops/sacks/picks to knock off the Bears in Chicago and sew up the division, for the most part. I think both teams, as well as the Vikings, win 9+ games, so NFC North fans, sit back, grab a beer, and enjoy the start of something that you will be telling your grandkids about 40 years from now...be safe tonight y'all, see ya tommorow!
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Matthews doesn't take plays off. Ware does from time to time. Matthews has an incredible motor and I don't really see that with Ware.
not really sure what you are getting at. Matthews made plays, the packers sacked Cutler 3 times and hit him multiple. The Bears made nice half time adjustments. or are you just trying to be a d-bag?
