***Pre-Game Thread*** Seattle at Chicago (1 Viewer)

[DrJ]

Is it too late in the season to trade Roman Harper to Chicago? Just heard on NFLN that he was Seattle's 13th Man, thought that was funny. My buddy's family has a lifelong luxury suite at Soldier Field (something about his dad being one of the best LBs to ever play in the game, I think there's a college award named after him). But he just had a kid 2 months ago and he's not going so I can't tag along Not sure how a Hasselbeck jersey would've gone over in that guy's box, now I'll never know.

I like this matchup. It was after the trashing that Cutler took by the Seahawks (and the 2 games prior) that Martz adjusted his protection and they've been on fire since. Last time these two teams met in the playoffs, the hawks were not very good and hurt but still came within about 5 yards for a winning FG attempt. This year they went into Soldier Field and got their biggest road win in 3 years. Last season, the refs directly influenced the game for 2 TDs in favor of the Bears. One was a very clear fumble at the Seahawks 1 that was called a fumble and overturned despite clear video evidence (an angle the ref must not have seen) of a fumble. Then the go ahead TD was on a play that one of the OL very clearly had a big flinch but no false start was called. The point being, and of course both teams are different now, that the Hawks have hung with the Bears.

Pressure will be the key, otherwise Cutler is going to have a career day. Hoping for Earl Thomas to come up big and would love for Curry to actually have a standout statement game. I will say, just as I did for the Saints, that I would expect the Bears to win, but can't count out the Seahawks if they play the way they have the last two games or as they did in week 5 (I think). I put money on Seattle with no points over NO so all those winnings are going on the money line (correct term?) for this week's game as well.

And most important, I work Saturday but not Sunday so I get to watch uninterrupted in my own home environs. Good luck to all and hoping for a great game. I'll be disappointed of course if Seattle loses, but if they play well and just simply get beat by the better team I will hold my head high and feel great about a season I thought was horrible just 3 weeks ago. Playoff experience for these youngsters, as well as Hass going out swinging (and with the best postseason game, TD wise, in Seattle history) in his swan songs is very comforting to fans that have been through a lot of disappointment the last 5 years.

Oh yeah, #### you Hutchinson.

Why do Seattle fans keep leaving out the other matchup in 2006? The one where Seattle came in as probably a slight favorite and went home 37-6 losers in a game that wasn't even that close?

You answered your own question. I'm sure they played in the '80's too, but that also doesn't matter.

But

 

[proninja]

Is it too late in the season to trade Roman Harper to Chicago? Just heard on NFLN that he was Seattle's 13th Man, thought that was funny. My buddy's family has a lifelong luxury suite at Soldier Field (something about his dad being one of the best LBs to ever play in the game, I think there's a college award named after him). But he just had a kid 2 months ago and he's not going so I can't tag along Not sure how a Hasselbeck jersey would've gone over in that guy's box, now I'll never know.

I like this matchup. It was after the trashing that Cutler took by the Seahawks (and the 2 games prior) that Martz adjusted his protection and they've been on fire since. Last time these two teams met in the playoffs, the hawks were not very good and hurt but still came within about 5 yards for a winning FG attempt. This year they went into Soldier Field and got their biggest road win in 3 years. Last season, the refs directly influenced the game for 2 TDs in favor of the Bears. One was a very clear fumble at the Seahawks 1 that was called a fumble and overturned despite clear video evidence (an angle the ref must not have seen) of a fumble. Then the go ahead TD was on a play that one of the OL very clearly had a big flinch but no false start was called. The point being, and of course both teams are different now, that the Hawks have hung with the Bears.

Pressure will be the key, otherwise Cutler is going to have a career day. Hoping for Earl Thomas to come up big and would love for Curry to actually have a standout statement game. I will say, just as I did for the Saints, that I would expect the Bears to win, but can't count out the Seahawks if they play the way they have the last two games or as they did in week 5 (I think). I put money on Seattle with no points over NO so all those winnings are going on the money line (correct term?) for this week's game as well.

And most important, I work Saturday but not Sunday so I get to watch uninterrupted in my own home environs. Good luck to all and hoping for a great game. I'll be disappointed of course if Seattle loses, but if they play well and just simply get beat by the better team I will hold my head high and feel great about a season I thought was horrible just 3 weeks ago. Playoff experience for these youngsters, as well as Hass going out swinging (and with the best postseason game, TD wise, in Seattle history) in his swan songs is very comforting to fans that have been through a lot of disappointment the last 5 years.

Oh yeah, #### you Hutchinson.

Why do Seattle fans keep leaving out the other matchup in 2006? The one where Seattle came in as probably a slight favorite and went home 37-6 losers in a game that wasn't even that close?

You answered your own question. I'm sure they played in the '80's too, but that also doesn't matter.

But

Glad we got to the bottom of this

 

[Hooper31]

Pretty sure the Seahawks have no chance this week. They're completely outclassed by a better opponent. All the stats prove this. There is no doubt.Just like last week.

With one difference: you're not in Kansas any more, Toto. You'll be playing on the road - and it aint got no yellow bricks this time. You know, the road, where the 'hawks are 2-6. No Lions or Tigers - but definately Bears. Oh My. After this Sunday, the Seahwaks will realize that there really is no place like home. I hope you enjoyed the little playoff dream, because when the 'hawks wake up Monday morning, it's back to black and white.

Also, I don't really understand posts like this at all. You aren't playing. Neither am I. There's no reason at all to act like some kind of Nostradamus who pretends to know he's got any idea what's going to happen next weekend when grown men who are neither you nor I meet and play a game. There's a chance the Seahawks win the game. There's a larger chance the Bears win the game. You have a choice - you can act like, well, you just did, or you can take a step back and see if that's really how you want to comport yourself.

Not just , but great. DoubleG, who are you trying to pick an iFight with? And why? You might find a Seattle fan to trash talk with, but most of the Seahawk fans that post here are generally civil.Good luck, I guess.

 

[proninja]

Pretty sure the Seahawks have no chance this week. They're completely outclassed by a better opponent. All the stats prove this. There is no doubt.Just like last week.

With one difference: you're not in Kansas any more, Toto. You'll be playing on the road - and it aint got no yellow bricks this time. You know, the road, where the 'hawks are 2-6. No Lions or Tigers - but definately Bears. Oh My. After this Sunday, the Seahwaks will realize that there really is no place like home. I hope you enjoyed the little playoff dream, because when the 'hawks wake up Monday morning, it's back to black and white.

Also, I don't really understand posts like this at all. You aren't playing. Neither am I. There's no reason at all to act like some kind of Nostradamus who pretends to know he's got any idea what's going to happen next weekend when grown men who are neither you nor I meet and play a game. There's a chance the Seahawks win the game. There's a larger chance the Bears win the game. You have a choice - you can act like, well, you just did, or you can take a step back and see if that's really how you want to comport yourself.

Not just , but great. DoubleG, who are you trying to pick an iFight with? And why? You might find a Seattle fan to trash talk with, but most of the Seahawk fans that post here are generally civil.Good luck, I guess.

Kid's probably 20. I said crap like that on the internet when I was 20 too. It happens.

 

[Hooper31]

Kid's probably 20. I said crap like that on the internet when I was 20 too. It happens.

Probably true. I'll give it a shot. Please grade my effort.Bears have no chance, and their fans are dumber than Packer fans.

 

[cacksman]

Pretty sure the Seahawks have no chance this week. They're completely outclassed by a better opponent. All the stats prove this. There is no doubt.Just like last week.

With one difference: you're not in Kansas any more, Toto. You'll be playing on the road - and it aint got no yellow bricks this time. You know, the road, where the 'hawks are 2-6. No Lions or Tigers - but definately Bears. Oh My. After this Sunday, the Seahwaks will realize that there really is no place like home. I hope you enjoyed the little playoff dream, because when the 'hawks wake up Monday morning, it's back to black and white.

I'm pretty sure we agree. There's no way at all the 2011 Seahawks could ever win in Chicago. None at all.

No way could the 2010-11 Seahawks ever do that. No way, no way!

 

[geoff8695]

Kid's probably 20. I said crap like that on the internet when I was 20 too. It happens.

Probably true. I'll give it a shot. Please grade my effort.Bears have no chance, and their fans are dumber than Packer fans.

GB Seahawk and Bear fans. This game should be dubbed the Rodney Danger field match up, as both teams suffer from a lack of respect IMO, but are gelling at the right time.I don't mean to speak for him, but DoubleG is actually a good guy, maybe just a little overzealous or over caffeinated today. Personally, I'm saving my over the top hyperbole for the NE or Pittsburgh FBGs should the Bears actually make it to Dallas.Actually, I kind of like the Pittsburgh FBGs almost as much as you Seattle FBGs. Outside of NE or a few annoying Packer backers, not sure there are enough obnoxious fans to get my dander up

 

[proninja]

Kid's probably 20. I said crap like that on the internet when I was 20 too. It happens.

Probably true. I'll give it a shot. Please grade my effort.Bears have no chance, and their fans are dumber than Packer fans.

I like it. I'll try now.Bear fans smell bad! Like, because, uhh, they're Bears! Ha!

 

[mad sweeney]

Pretty sure the Seahawks have no chance this week. They're completely outclassed by a better opponent. All the stats prove this. There is no doubt.

Just like last week.

With one difference: you're not in Kansas any more, Toto. You'll be playing on the road - and it aint got no yellow bricks this time. You know, the road, where the 'hawks are 2-6. No Lions or Tigers - but definately Bears. Oh My. After this Sunday, the Seahwaks will realize that there really is no place like home. I hope you enjoyed the little playoff dream, because when the 'hawks wake up Monday morning, it's back to black and white.

Is that the same road the Seahawks are 1-0 this year at Chicago? Thought so.

 

[mad sweeney]

Is it too late in the season to trade Roman Harper to Chicago? Just heard on NFLN that he was Seattle's 13th Man, thought that was funny. My buddy's family has a lifelong luxury suite at Soldier Field (something about his dad being one of the best LBs to ever play in the game, I think there's a college award named after him). But he just had a kid 2 months ago and he's not going so I can't tag along Not sure how a Hasselbeck jersey would've gone over in that guy's box, now I'll never know.I like this matchup. It was after the trashing that Cutler took by the Seahawks (and the 2 games prior) that Martz adjusted his protection and they've been on fire since. Last time these two teams met in the playoffs, the hawks were not very good and hurt but still came within about 5 yards for a winning FG attempt. This year they went into Soldier Field and got their biggest road win in 3 years. Last season, the refs directly influenced the game for 2 TDs in favor of the Bears. One was a very clear fumble at the Seahawks 1 that was called a fumble and overturned despite clear video evidence (an angle the ref must not have seen) of a fumble. Then the go ahead TD was on a play that one of the OL very clearly had a big flinch but no false start was called. The point being, and of course both teams are different now, that the Hawks have hung with the Bears.Pressure will be the key, otherwise Cutler is going to have a career day. Hoping for Earl Thomas to come up big and would love for Curry to actually have a standout statement game. I will say, just as I did for the Saints, that I would expect the Bears to win, but can't count out the Seahawks if they play the way they have the last two games or as they did in week 5 (I think). I put money on Seattle with no points over NO so all those winnings are going on the money line (correct term?) for this week's game as well. And most important, I work Saturday but not Sunday so I get to watch uninterrupted in my own home environs. Good luck to all and hoping for a great game. I'll be disappointed of course if Seattle loses, but if they play well and just simply get beat by the better team I will hold my head high and feel great about a season I thought was horrible just 3 weeks ago. Playoff experience for these youngsters, as well as Hass going out swinging (and with the best postseason game, TD wise, in Seattle history) in his swan songs is very comforting to fans that have been through a lot of disappointment the last 5 years.Oh yeah, #### you Hutchinson.

Why do Seattle fans keep leaving out the other matchup in 2006? The one where Seattle came in as probably a slight favorite and went home 37-6 losers in a game that wasn't even that close?

I didn't remember that one, but it doesn't change the fact that Seattle shouldn't feel overwhelmed by going to Chicago where they've played mostly well there the last few years.

 

[plyka]

It's the Bears' year I'm afraid. The ball seems to bounce their way quite a bit. In watching the Seattle postgame press conferences you'd think they'd just won the SB. They were talking as if they'd really accomplished something, and didn't talk much about the next week at all. They're pleased with this victory and it's all they wanted......a little respect. I'm guessing the Bears wipe Soldier field clean with the Seahawks. Won't even be close.

This is exactly what the Saints fans said last week about the Rams victory, lol...Believe me, the Hawks may lose, but these guys aren't just proud to have made a statement. These kids are DELLUSIONAL! They are insane. These idiots, actually believe that they can win. Believe it or not, i fully feel that these morons believe they can with a superbowl.Watch and see. You'll see it against the Bears. They are not going to lack effort and heart and belief. They may lack talent though. That said, if there was 1 team in the playoffs I would choose to play away, and i don't mean 1 team left in the playoffs, but 1 team from the original 12 that made the playoffs, it would be the Bears.

Really? You'd rather face the Bears? The only other team in the NFC that has allowed fewer points than the Bears are the Packers (heck, the Bears are 4th, with Pitt and Baltimore being the only 2 from the AFC). Over the Eagles who are 4-4 at home...well, 4-5 now We get. The Hawks are happy to have advanced, and are happy that they are NOT playing the Falcons, but do try to make some sense if you wanna talk smack.

Hahahaha, dude, you think that my post was "smack talk?" I would never talk #### over the Internet, that's for Internet tough guys. I'm telling you the truth, I don't have a bias here because I'm not talking about the Seahawks. Let me ask you, if you were the Seahawks which team would you rather play than the Bears that made the playoffs?Pittsburg, Baltimore, Jets, Colts, Pats, ChiefsSaints, Bears, Pack, Eagles, FalconsWhich team would you rather play than the Bears? If you had to pick one. Pittsburg, Ravens, Jets and Pats would automatically be disregareded in this discussion. In the NFC side, the Pack, Falcons, Eagles and the Saints must be discounted. Which leaves 2 teams that could possibly be an "easier" task than the Bears, Colts and the Chiefs.I'm not trying to talk smack. If i had to place odds, I would say that the Bears have a better chance to win. I'm not comparing the Hawks with the Bears here, I'm comparing the other teams in the playoffs. I would much rather play the Bears than both the Chiefs or the Colts. I just don't think that the Bears are very good. They are better than the Seahawks, especially at home, but I don't think that they are better than any other team which made the playoffs.This isn't talking smack. If you think it is, you need to leave the house a bit more.

 

[plyka]

Tatupu suffered a concussion on Saturday but no word whether he will be out or not. That would be huge for the Seahawks.

I really don't think so. Tatupu is not the Tatupu of 2005, for some odd reason he has regressed mightely. If anything, his leadership skills may be missed. But playing wise, he just isn't the dominant player he once was. On that note, how can someone regress from their rookie season? Cadallac Williams is the same, and so is Marshawn Lynch to tell you the truth. These guys were dominant in their first season or two, and now at the age of 25 or so have broken down. Makes zero sense to me. Injuries will do it, but they must be the chronic variety.

 

[plyka]

Is it too late in the season to trade Roman Harper to Chicago? Just heard on NFLN that he was Seattle's 13th Man, thought that was funny. My buddy's family has a lifelong luxury suite at Soldier Field (something about his dad being one of the best LBs to ever play in the game, I think there's a college award named after him). But he just had a kid 2 months ago and he's not going so I can't tag along Not sure how a Hasselbeck jersey would've gone over in that guy's box, now I'll never know.I like this matchup. It was after the trashing that Cutler took by the Seahawks (and the 2 games prior) that Martz adjusted his protection and they've been on fire since. Last time these two teams met in the playoffs, the hawks were not very good and hurt but still came within about 5 yards for a winning FG attempt. This year they went into Soldier Field and got their biggest road win in 3 years. Last season, the refs directly influenced the game for 2 TDs in favor of the Bears. One was a very clear fumble at the Seahawks 1 that was called a fumble and overturned despite clear video evidence (an angle the ref must not have seen) of a fumble. Then the go ahead TD was on a play that one of the OL very clearly had a big flinch but no false start was called. The point being, and of course both teams are different now, that the Hawks have hung with the Bears.Pressure will be the key, otherwise Cutler is going to have a career day. Hoping for Earl Thomas to come up big and would love for Curry to actually have a standout statement game. I will say, just as I did for the Saints, that I would expect the Bears to win, but can't count out the Seahawks if they play the way they have the last two games or as they did in week 5 (I think). I put money on Seattle with no points over NO so all those winnings are going on the money line (correct term?) for this week's game as well. And most important, I work Saturday but not Sunday so I get to watch uninterrupted in my own home environs. Good luck to all and hoping for a great game. I'll be disappointed of course if Seattle loses, but if they play well and just simply get beat by the better team I will hold my head high and feel great about a season I thought was horrible just 3 weeks ago. Playoff experience for these youngsters, as well as Hass going out swinging (and with the best postseason game, TD wise, in Seattle history) in his swan songs is very comforting to fans that have been through a lot of disappointment the last 5 years.Oh yeah, #### you Hutchinson.

Why do Seattle fans keep leaving out the other matchup in 2006? The one where Seattle came in as probably a slight favorite and went home 37-6 losers in a game that wasn't even that close?

I'm just wondering, besides Matt Hasselbeck and Tatupu, who else on this seahawk team was a seahawk in 2006? Seriously, those are the only 2 off the top of my head...oh wait, Locklear is the other...those are the only 3 off the top of my head i can remember were seahawks in 2006.Basically, the point of this post is, what the hell does 2006 matter in 2011? You know what, I really wish we had the 2005 Seahawks, cause those Seahawks would maul the Bears and it wouldn't be pretty. Unfortunately, those Hawks are long gone.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Kid's probably 20. I said crap like that on the internet when I was 20 too. It happens.

Probably true. I'll give it a shot. Please grade my effort.Bears have no chance, and their fans are dumber than Packer fans.

I like it. I'll try now.Bear fans smell bad! Like, because, uhh, they're Bears! Ha!

That's pretty good though I'd throw in something about what Bears do in the woods (the ones not in bath-tissue commercials). HTH-QG

 

[cacksman]

Tatupu suffered a concussion on Saturday but no word whether he will be out or not. That would be huge for the Seahawks.

I really don't think so. Tatupu is not the Tatupu of 2005, for some odd reason he has regressed mightely. If anything, his leadership skills may be missed. But playing wise, he just isn't the dominant player he once was. On that note, how can someone regress from their rookie season? Cadallac Williams is the same, and so is Marshawn Lynch to tell you the truth. These guys were dominant in their first season or two, and now at the age of 25 or so have broken down. Makes zero sense to me. Injuries will do it, but they must be the chronic variety.

This. I have been very unimpressed with Tatupu the past couple years.

 

[DoubleG]

Pretty sure the Seahawks have no chance this week. They're completely outclassed by a better opponent. All the stats prove this. There is no doubt.Just like last week.

With one difference: you're not in Kansas any more, Toto. You'll be playing on the road - and it aint got no yellow bricks this time. You know, the road, where the 'hawks are 2-6. No Lions or Tigers - but definately Bears. Oh My. After this Sunday, the Seahwaks will realize that there really is no place like home. I hope you enjoyed the little playoff dream, because when the 'hawks wake up Monday morning, it's back to black and white.

Also, I don't really understand posts like this at all. You aren't playing. Neither am I. There's no reason at all to act like some kind of Nostradamus who pretends to know he's got any idea what's going to happen next weekend when grown men who are neither you nor I meet and play a game. There's a chance the Seahawks win the game. There's a larger chance the Bears win the game. You have a choice - you can act like, well, you just did, or you can take a step back and see if that's really how you want to comport yourself.

Not just , but great. DoubleG, who are you trying to pick an iFight with? And why? You might find a Seattle fan to trash talk with, but most of the Seahawk fans that post here are generally civil.Good luck, I guess.

Kid's probably 20. I said crap like that on the internet when I was 20 too. It happens.

Oh I wish I was 20. Thanks for the compliment. I was just having a bit of fun (in case you couldn't tell by the fact that I was using Wizard of Oz as the basis of the entire analogy.) Look at all my previous posts in this thread. It's really pretty simple - I have no animosity toward the Seahwaks or their fans. I just think that while congrats are certainly in order for beating the Saints, the Seahawks have used up all their magic. It was the perfect storm - you had the Saints (possibly a little overconfident) who are not a good road team in the playoffs (have never won a road playoff game....ever) coming to Seattle - and you guys play historically well at home. My point is that none of that is going to be there this weekend. Like I said, it's not angst - just having some fun and honestly put the Seahwaks chances somewhere between extremely slim and none. The Bears are not going to take this game lightly - for the very fact that the Seahawks won the regular season game earlier this season. The Bears have a better rushing game than the Saints and a better defense. The Bears are also a hugely different team in terms of offensive play calling than played the hawks earlier this year. Sometimes it's just more fun to throw in a Wizard of Oz analogy than type out all the same matchup/stats/history, etc.

 

[mad sweeney]

Tatupu suffered a concussion on Saturday but no word whether he will be out or not. That would be huge for the Seahawks.

I really don't think so. Tatupu is not the Tatupu of 2005, for some odd reason he has regressed mightely. If anything, his leadership skills may be missed. But playing wise, he just isn't the dominant player he once was. On that note, how can someone regress from their rookie season? Cadallac Williams is the same, and so is Marshawn Lynch to tell you the truth. These guys were dominant in their first season or two, and now at the age of 25 or so have broken down. Makes zero sense to me. Injuries will do it, but they must be the chronic variety.

Oddly enough, Steven Jackson happened to Tatupu. After his 3rd year (3 sstraight Pro Bowls) he bulked up way too much becuase Jackson was running over him. But Lofa lost his ability to wrap up because he was too big and he lost some speed. Then along the way there were injuries and bad coaching. I was hoping that Carroll's presence would help get Lofa back up to speed. Give it another offseason and I expect him to be better again. However, he does have a lot of leadership and was named captain again. He's still a smart football player but really, who thrives under Mora?

 

[mad sweeney]

With one difference: you're not in Kansas any more, Toto. You'll be playing on the road - and it aint got no yellow bricks this time. You know, the road, where the 'hawks are 2-6. No Lions or Tigers - but definately Bears. Oh My. After this Sunday, the Seahwaks will realize that there really is no place like home. I hope you enjoyed the little playoff dream, because when the 'hawks wake up Monday morning, it's back to black and white.

Also, I don't really understand posts like this at all. You aren't playing. Neither am I. There's no reason at all to act like some kind of Nostradamus who pretends to know he's got any idea what's going to happen next weekend when grown men who are neither you nor I meet and play a game. There's a chance the Seahawks win the game. There's a larger chance the Bears win the game. You have a choice - you can act like, well, you just did, or you can take a step back and see if that's really how you want to comport yourself.

Not just , but great. DoubleG, who are you trying to pick an iFight with? And why? You might find a Seattle fan to trash talk with, but most of the Seahawk fans that post here are generally civil.Good luck, I guess.

Kid's probably 20. I said crap like that on the internet when I was 20 too. It happens.

Oh I wish I was 20. Thanks for the compliment. I was just having a bit of fun (in case you couldn't tell by the fact that I was using Wizard of Oz as the basis of the entire analogy.) Look at all my previous posts in this thread. It's really pretty simple - I have no animosity toward the Seahwaks or their fans. I just think that while congrats are certainly in order for beating the Saints, the Seahawks have used up all their magic. It was the perfect storm - you had the Saints (possibly a little overconfident) who are not a good road team in the playoffs (have never won a road playoff game....ever) coming to Seattle - and you guys play historically well at home.

My point is that none of that is going to be there this weekend. Like I said, it's not angst - just having some fun and honestly put the Seahwaks chances somewhere between extremely slim and none. The Bears are not going to take this game lightly - for the very fact that the Seahawks won the regular season game earlier this season. The Bears have a better rushing game than the Saints and a better defense. The Bears are also a hugely different team in terms of offensive play calling than played the hawks earlier this year.

Sometimes it's just more fun to throw in a Wizard of Oz analogy than type out all the same matchup/stats/history, etc.

Some people think being a d00sh=having fun.

 

[ImTheScientist]

Oh, kiddie Bear fans these days.

 

[geoff8695]

...I just don't think that the Bears are very good. They are better than the Seahawks, especially at home, but I don't think that they are better than any other team which made the playoffs...

I suspect after this weekend's game you are going to be much more impressed with the Bears than you were going in.They certainly have their limitations, particularly playing in the elements and on a crappy playing surface taking away their biggest strength/advantage (speed). However, outside of NE, I really don't believe that any team in this year's NFL is clearly better than the Bears right now. Throw Pittsburgh, Chicago, GB, Atlanta, and Baltimore all in a hat and pull any one of them out and they're all about the same as far as I'm concerned. That's the parity of today's NFL. No team is without it's weaknesses and warts, but any one of these is a legit contender IMO.

 

[DoubleG]

Kid's probably 20. I said crap like that on the internet when I was 20 too. It happens.

Oh I wish I was 20. Thanks for the compliment. I was just having a bit of fun (in case you couldn't tell by the fact that I was using Wizard of Oz as the basis of the entire analogy.) Look at all my previous posts in this thread. It's really pretty simple - I have no animosity toward the Seahwaks or their fans. I just think that while congrats are certainly in order for beating the Saints, the Seahawks have used up all their magic. It was the perfect storm - you had the Saints (possibly a little overconfident) who are not a good road team in the playoffs (have never won a road playoff game....ever) coming to Seattle - and you guys play historically well at home.

My point is that none of that is going to be there this weekend. Like I said, it's not angst - just having some fun and honestly put the Seahwaks chances somewhere between extremely slim and none. The Bears are not going to take this game lightly - for the very fact that the Seahawks won the regular season game earlier this season. The Bears have a better rushing game than the Saints and a better defense. The Bears are also a hugely different team in terms of offensive play calling than played the hawks earlier this year.

Sometimes it's just more fun to throw in a Wizard of Oz analogy than type out all the same matchup/stats/history, etc.

Some people think being a d00sh=having fun.

Oh stop - pointing out that the Seahawks arent good on the road and that they aren't playing at home the rest of the playoffs now = doosh? Relax their sparky - and backoff with the personal attacks and name calling. Simply put, I used a metaphor to explain that this coming week will be much different than last week - that the 'hawks aint playing against a team that will take them lightly and aren't playing at home. Certain fans of a certain West Coast team took it as an afront, then started calling names and accused me of trying to start an ifight...in a Seattle vs. the Bears thread. This aint a Tupperware forum guys. If you don't like the fact that the Seahawks are 9.5 underdogs again and that they're not playing at home this week, sorry. If you don't like all the facts and stats that suggest that the Bears should win this coming week and do so pretty handily, again, sorry. But to come into a Bears/Seahawks thread and start calling names simply because I used a creative way of pointing out the Seahawks weaknesses?

And I thought Packer fans were thin-skinned. Wow.

 

[DoubleG]

It's the Bears' year I'm afraid. The ball seems to bounce their way quite a bit. In watching the Seattle postgame press conferences you'd think they'd just won the SB. They were talking as if they'd really accomplished something, and didn't talk much about the next week at all. They're pleased with this victory and it's all they wanted......a little respect. I'm guessing the Bears wipe Soldier field clean with the Seahawks. Won't even be close.

This is exactly what the Saints fans said last week about the Rams victory, lol...Believe me, the Hawks may lose, but these guys aren't just proud to have made a statement. These kids are DELLUSIONAL! They are insane. These idiots, actually believe that they can win. Believe it or not, i fully feel that these morons believe they can with a superbowl.Watch and see. You'll see it against the Bears. They are not going to lack effort and heart and belief. They may lack talent though. That said, if there was 1 team in the playoffs I would choose to play away, and i don't mean 1 team left in the playoffs, but 1 team from the original 12 that made the playoffs, it would be the Bears.

Really? You'd rather face the Bears? The only other team in the NFC that has allowed fewer points than the Bears are the Packers (heck, the Bears are 4th, with Pitt and Baltimore being the only 2 from the AFC). Over the Eagles who are 4-4 at home...well, 4-5 now We get. The Hawks are happy to have advanced, and are happy that they are NOT playing the Falcons, but do try to make some sense if you wanna talk smack.

Let me ask you, if you were the Seahawks which team would you rather play than the Bears that made the playoffs?Pittsburg, Baltimore, Jets, Colts, Pats, ChiefsSaints, Bears, Pack, Eagles, FalconsWhich team would you rather play than the Bears? If you had to pick one. Pittsburg, Ravens, Jets and Pats would automatically be disregareded in this discussion. In the NFC side, the Pack, Falcons, Eagles and the Saints must be discounted. Which leaves 2 teams that could possibly be an "easier" task than the Bears, Colts and the Chiefs.

To start with, you realzie that of the eleven other teams you listed the Bears have beaten 3 head to head this season and lost to only the Patriots, right? The Bears are a top 10 defense overall (ahead of the playoff teams Eagles, Ravens, Chiefs Falcons and Colts). The Bears defense is 2nd vs. the rush (only the Steelers are better in rushing yards against). The Bears defense is 4th in total points allowed (again, ahead of the Eagles, Falcons, Jets, Chiefs, Colts and Saints). The Bears also have one of the most dangerous return men in the game and one of the best special team units in the NFL. Now, the Bears offense started the regular season poorly, but since the bye has been balanced and efficient. Sorry, I don't see how you can automatically "discount" teams in the discussion whose defense and special teams are worse (sometimes significantly so) than the Bears. Since the bye week 4 of Cutler last 6 games, he has had QB rating of 100+ (the two exceptions were the last game of the regular season against the Packers in which the Bears had nothing to gain and the Patriots game which was played in a snow storm). Also since the bye, Matt Forte has averaged 80 yarda rushing per game (and 107 yards from scrimmage/game), racking up 717 of his 1069 rushing yards in that 9 game span. The point is that the offense, while not as dominant as the Patriots has certainly been very good.

 

[proninja]

Kid's probably 20. I said crap like that on the internet when I was 20 too. It happens.

Oh I wish I was 20. Thanks for the compliment. I was just having a bit of fun (in case you couldn't tell by the fact that I was using Wizard of Oz as the basis of the entire analogy.) Look at all my previous posts in this thread. It's really pretty simple - I have no animosity toward the Seahwaks or their fans. I just think that while congrats are certainly in order for beating the Saints, the Seahawks have used up all their magic. It was the perfect storm - you had the Saints (possibly a little overconfident) who are not a good road team in the playoffs (have never won a road playoff game....ever) coming to Seattle - and you guys play historically well at home.

My point is that none of that is going to be there this weekend. Like I said, it's not angst - just having some fun and honestly put the Seahwaks chances somewhere between extremely slim and none. The Bears are not going to take this game lightly - for the very fact that the Seahawks won the regular season game earlier this season. The Bears have a better rushing game than the Saints and a better defense. The Bears are also a hugely different team in terms of offensive play calling than played the hawks earlier this year.

Sometimes it's just more fun to throw in a Wizard of Oz analogy than type out all the same matchup/stats/history, etc.

Some people think being a d00sh=having fun.

Oh stop - pointing out that the Seahawks arent good on the road and that they aren't playing at home the rest of the playoffs now = doosh? Relax their sparky - and backoff with the personal attacks and name calling. Simply put, I used a metaphor to explain that this coming week will be much different than last week - that the 'hawks aint playing against a team that will take them lightly and aren't playing at home. Certain fans of a certain West Coast team took it as an afront, then started calling names and accused me of trying to start an ifight...in a Seattle vs. the Bears thread. This aint a Tupperware forum guys. If you don't like the fact that the Seahawks are 9.5 underdogs again and that they're not playing at home this week, sorry. If you don't like all the facts and stats that suggest that the Bears should win this coming week and do so pretty handily, again, sorry. But to come into a Bears/Seahawks thread and start calling names simply because I used a creative way of pointing out the Seahawks weaknesses?

And I thought Packer fans were thin-skinned. Wow.

Alright, let me try hereHickory Dickory Dock

Cutler is a ####

The bears suck poo

And so do you

Hickory Dickory Dock

 

[Barry Foster]

Can we all keep this civil please? Seriously, act like adults people.

Anyways. For the guy bringing up the 2006 game.....l

1) That's four years ago. Doesn't hold much credence to this game. Heck, I'm not sure that Seattle's win THIS year vs. Chicago holds much water because the Bears have improved soooo much about running the ball and being a better team. The Bears are almost a completely different team now. Kudos to them.

2) If we DO want to talk four years ago, why are you mentioning the blowout game and forgetting the playoff game that same year? The one where Chicago beat Seattle 27-24 in Overtime???? Just saying.

 

[DoubleG]

Kid's probably 20. I said crap like that on the internet when I was 20 too. It happens.

Oh I wish I was 20. Thanks for the compliment. I was just having a bit of fun (in case you couldn't tell by the fact that I was using Wizard of Oz as the basis of the entire analogy.) Look at all my previous posts in this thread. It's really pretty simple - I have no animosity toward the Seahwaks or their fans. I just think that while congrats are certainly in order for beating the Saints, the Seahawks have used up all their magic. It was the perfect storm - you had the Saints (possibly a little overconfident) who are not a good road team in the playoffs (have never won a road playoff game....ever) coming to Seattle - and you guys play historically well at home.

My point is that none of that is going to be there this weekend. Like I said, it's not angst - just having some fun and honestly put the Seahwaks chances somewhere between extremely slim and none. The Bears are not going to take this game lightly - for the very fact that the Seahawks won the regular season game earlier this season. The Bears have a better rushing game than the Saints and a better defense. The Bears are also a hugely different team in terms of offensive play calling than played the hawks earlier this year.

Sometimes it's just more fun to throw in a Wizard of Oz analogy than type out all the same matchup/stats/history, etc.

Some people think being a d00sh=having fun.

Oh stop - pointing out that the Seahawks arent good on the road and that they aren't playing at home the rest of the playoffs now = doosh? Relax their sparky - and backoff with the personal attacks and name calling. Simply put, I used a metaphor to explain that this coming week will be much different than last week - that the 'hawks aint playing against a team that will take them lightly and aren't playing at home. Certain fans of a certain West Coast team took it as an afront, then started calling names and accused me of trying to start an ifight...in a Seattle vs. the Bears thread. This aint a Tupperware forum guys. If you don't like the fact that the Seahawks are 9.5 underdogs again and that they're not playing at home this week, sorry. If you don't like all the facts and stats that suggest that the Bears should win this coming week and do so pretty handily, again, sorry. But to come into a Bears/Seahawks thread and start calling names simply because I used a creative way of pointing out the Seahawks weaknesses?

And I thought Packer fans were thin-skinned. Wow.

Alright, let me try hereHickory Dickory Dock

Cutler is a ####

The bears suck poo

And so do you

Hickory Dickory Dock

Way to keep it mature, about the facts and not turn it personal. Do you think you could stop tooling up the thread so this entire thread doesn't get locked? What's with the Seatle fan's and the name calling?

 

[MarcO]

Statistically, the Bears offense is horrible - worse than Seattle's - which in my mind gives Seattle a chance. They don't need to score 41 this week to beat the Bears. Likely 20-24 points will get it done. Seattle proved they can score that much agaisnt Chicago - and they are playing well on a lot of emotion at the moment - again, giving Seattle a chance in this game. Add the fact that Cutler has never been in a playoff game - hell, probably never been in a game with playoffs on the line - and that Hasselback has been in a superbowl - I like their chances. As I said earlier, there is not a team I would rather be facing right now than the Bears and Jay Cutler.

Having said that, it's not hard to picture a scenario that Seattle gets down early and just can't get anything going - it'll be a long day of Matt Forte underneath and some deep shots over the top if that happens....

 

[proninja]

Hmm. I thought it was pretty obvious I was being less than serious. I didn't expect people to get all sensitive. Relax fellas - it's just a game we all get to enjoy watching. The lucky fanbase will get to keep watching.

 

[RudiStein]

For Seapuke fans, it's the lesser of two evils. The Bears (the #2 seed) who have been decent, but not dominant at home or Atlanta (the #1 seed) who has been very tough to beat in the dome? Sure, I understand and agree - you'd rather face the Bears.

But for the Bears, it's a little different. You see it was either the Seahags or the Eagles. Let's see....

Mike Vick or Matt Hassel"we want the ball"beck?

The NFL's 27th ranked rushing offense, or the team that league in YPC?

The team that's 6-2 on the road, or the road-weak Squawks who are 2-6 away from home?

The team whose Net Points are +62 or the one thats -97 (3rd worst in the NFC)?

See for the Peehawks, it's the lesser of two evils. For the Bears it's between having to play a good team and having to play a mediocre one...no offense...or defense really.

As a fellow Bear fan (as well as a fellow human being) please stop this now. It's just brutal.

 

[MG345]

Why do Seattle fans keep leaving out the other matchup in 2006? The one where Seattle came in as probably a slight favorite and went home 37-6 losers in a game that wasn't even that close?

I mean, if we are going to do this, why not go all the way? Seattle is 8-4 against Chicago all time: http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxs...=chi&yr=all

 

[MG345]

Seapuke fans

Seahags

Matt Hassel"we want the ball"beck

Squawks

Peehawks,

Oh the irony....

 

[The_Man]

Seattle's defense is probably the worst in the NFL. Between Chicago's return game and the solid offense it's played since the bye, I think they are a lock for 27 points. I just don't see how the Seahawks score enough vs. the Bears' genuinely excellent defense to keep pace. Not to mention how soft Seattle usually is on the road, particularly in 1 p.m. games (not withstanding their 1 p.m. win at Chicago earlier this year).

I'm thinking 34-13, Bears.

 

[Statcruncher]

Why do Seattle fans keep leaving out the other matchup in 2006? The one where Seattle came in as probably a slight favorite and went home 37-6 losers in a game that wasn't even that close?

I mean, if we are going to do this, why not go all the way? Seattle is 8-4 against Chicago all time: http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxs...=chi&yr=all

I see what you're saying, but in reality regular season games don't really matter. All that really matters is head to head results in a championship, and clearly the edge goes to
.On a final note, I almost hope the Bears lose so all the toolish fans who are "just having fun" will crawl back into their hole.

 

[culdeus]

Focus guys, please. I'm trying to make some money on this game here.

 

[DoubleG]

Seapuke fans

Seahags

Matt Hassel"we want the ball"beck

Squawks

Peehawks,

Oh the irony....

Since when is poking fun at the team or one of it's players the same as calling a poster a ##### or saying they "suck pooh"?

You guys are awesome.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

Pretty sure the Seahawks have no chance this week. They're completely outclassed by a better opponent. All the stats prove this. There is no doubt.Just like last week.

With one difference: you're not in Kansas any more, Toto. You'll be playing on the road - and it aint got no yellow bricks this time. You know, the road, where the 'hawks are 2-6. No Lions or Tigers - but definately Bears. Oh My. After this Sunday, the Seahwaks will realize that there really is no place like home. I hope you enjoyed the little playoff dream, because when the 'hawks wake up Monday morning, it's back to black and white.

Also, I don't really understand posts like this at all. You aren't playing. Neither am I. There's no reason at all to act like some kind of Nostradamus who pretends to know he's got any idea what's going to happen next weekend when grown men who are neither you nor I meet and play a game. There's a chance the Seahawks win the game. There's a larger chance the Bears win the game. You have a choice - you can act like, well, you just did, or you can take a step back and see if that's really how you want to comport yourself.

 

[plyka]

Tatupu suffered a concussion on Saturday but no word whether he will be out or not. That would be huge for the Seahawks.

I really don't think so. Tatupu is not the Tatupu of 2005, for some odd reason he has regressed mightely. If anything, his leadership skills may be missed. But playing wise, he just isn't the dominant player he once was. On that note, how can someone regress from their rookie season? Cadallac Williams is the same, and so is Marshawn Lynch to tell you the truth. These guys were dominant in their first season or two, and now at the age of 25 or so have broken down. Makes zero sense to me. Injuries will do it, but they must be the chronic variety.

This. I have been very unimpressed with Tatupu the past couple years.

I still remember the 2005 year, i seriously thought that Tatupu would turn into one of the best LBs in the game! Yet in his 4th season he starts to break down, and by now, 5 years later, he has basically broken down? Ray Lewis is in his 15th year! While not playing like he was in his 7th-8th year, he is still pretty good. How can some players peak 6-8 years into their career while other peak their rookie season? At a position like LB as well. Very vexing.

 

[MG345]

Tatupu has battled some injuries and hasn't had a very good D-line in front of him the past few years. He is actually having a very good year this year, despite playing on a bad knee, and between the Rams game and Saints game, maybe turned in two of his best performances of his career.

 

[plyka]

...I just don't think that the Bears are very good. They are better than the Seahawks, especially at home, but I don't think that they are better than any other team which made the playoffs...

I suspect after this weekend's game you are going to be much more impressed with the Bears than you were going in.They certainly have their limitations, particularly playing in the elements and on a crappy playing surface taking away their biggest strength/advantage (speed). However, outside of NE, I really don't believe that any team in this year's NFL is clearly better than the Bears right now. Throw Pittsburgh, Chicago, GB, Atlanta, and Baltimore all in a hat and pull any one of them out and they're all about the same as far as I'm concerned. That's the parity of today's NFL. No team is without it's weaknesses and warts, but any one of these is a legit contender IMO.

You seriously believe that the Bears are as good as the Steelers? Look, I hate the Steelers more than any other team! I despise them. I would rather the newly formed team from Afghanistan, the Bin Laden bombers, win the superbowl over the Steelers. But there really is no comparision in my mind between the Steelers and the Bears. As always, time will tell.

 

[plyka]

Seapuke fans

Seahags

Matt Hassel"we want the ball"beck

Squawks

Peehawks,

Oh the irony....

Since when is poking fun at the team or one of it's players the same as calling a poster a ##### or saying they "suck pooh"?

You guys are awesome.

lol...dude, you got caught with your hand in the cookie jar. Don't defend the indefensible, it just digs you deeper into the hole.

 

[MarcO]

Seattle's defense is probably the worst in the NFL. Between Chicago's return game and the solid offense it's played since the bye, I think they are a lock for 27 points. I just don't see how the Seahawks score enough vs. the Bears' genuinely excellent defense to keep pace. Not to mention how soft Seattle usually is on the road, particularly in 1 p.m. games (not withstanding their 1 p.m. win at Chicago earlier this year).I'm thinking 34-13, Bears

If the Bears offense ranks only #30 at season's end and they have been "solid" since the BYE - they must have been EPICALLY bad before the break??Statistically, the Seahawks Def is #27 in yds allowed and #25 in pts allowed. Matched up against the league's #30 offense (total yds) - It's bad against terrible...Nothing the Bears have done offensively this year would lead me to believe they will score 34 points.

 

[MG345]

Seapuke fans

Seahags

Matt Hassel"we want the ball"beck

Squawks

Peehawks,

Oh the irony....

Since when is poking fun at the team or one of it's players the same as calling a poster a ##### or saying they "suck pooh"?

You guys are awesome.

I don't really care one way or the other, I wasn't offended by what you said. I was just pointing out your hypocrisy. You were not acting mature, you were trying to turn it personal, you were definitely acting like a tool, and to top it off you came up with several highly unfunny lines that were basically name calling. Obviously everyone here identifies with the team they follow, so trying to draw a line between juvenile insults, towards a poster for following that team and the team itself, is pretty futile.

Anyway, I know I am pretty awesome thanks for the compliment.

 

[whitem0nkey]

NFL has assigned referee Alberto Riveron to work the Bears/Seahawks divisional round playoff game Sunday at Soldier Field. He was also the ref in October for SEA/CHI and side judge in 2007 SEA/CHI playoff game.

Opposing quarterbacks compiled a passer rating of 89.7 against the Seahawks this season

Out of 132 teams to make the playoffs since 2000, the Seahawks are just the 14th to advance after rushing for fewer than 100 yards per game.

The Seahawks have recorded 37 sacks, 6th in the NFC

Seahawks rank third in the NFC (7th NFL) in limiting opponents to just 30 touchdowns in 65 possessions inside the 20-yard line

No NFC quarterback in the 2010 postseason has more playoff experience than Matt Hasselbeck

 

[proninja]

You guys are awesome.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

Seattle's defense is probably the worst in the NFL. Between Chicago's return game and the solid offense it's played since the bye, I think they are a lock for 27 points. I just don't see how the Seahawks score enough vs. the Bears' genuinely excellent defense to keep pace. Not to mention how soft Seattle usually is on the road, particularly in 1 p.m. games (not withstanding their 1 p.m. win at Chicago earlier this year).I'm thinking 34-13, Bears

If the Bears offense ranks only #30 at season's end and they have been "solid" since the BYE - they must have been EPICALLY bad before the break??Statistically, the Seahawks Def is #27 in yds allowed and #25 in pts allowed. Matched up against the league's #30 offense (total yds) - It's bad against terrible...Nothing the Bears have done offensively this year would lead me to believe they will score 34 points.

If you determine an Offense by yards, then yes Chicago was #30 in yards. However, they also had the #1 starting field position in the NFL, less yards to be gained.Chicago was #21 in the NFL in points scored which in the end is all that matters. Seattles D was #25 in Points against.Seattle offense #23 in points scored, Chicago Defense #4.Chicago before the bye week scored 18 PPG, after the bye week 23.1 PPG.

 

[proninja]

Seattle's defense is probably the worst in the NFL. Between Chicago's return game and the solid offense it's played since the bye, I think they are a lock for 27 points. I just don't see how the Seahawks score enough vs. the Bears' genuinely excellent defense to keep pace. Not to mention how soft Seattle usually is on the road, particularly in 1 p.m. games (not withstanding their 1 p.m. win at Chicago earlier this year).I'm thinking 34-13, Bears

If the Bears offense ranks only #30 at season's end and they have been "solid" since the BYE - they must have been EPICALLY bad before the break??Statistically, the Seahawks Def is #27 in yds allowed and #25 in pts allowed. Matched up against the league's #30 offense (total yds) - It's bad against terrible...Nothing the Bears have done offensively this year would lead me to believe they will score 34 points.

Well, they're a lock for 27. It's not much of a stretch to get to 34 from there. Duh.

 

[two_dollars]

Nothing the Bears have done offensively this year would lead me to believe they will score 34 points.

 

[Kool-Aid Larry]

Seapuke fans

Seahags

Matt Hassel"we want the ball"beck

Squawks

Peehawks,

Seaholes?

 

[whitem0nkey]

Since Lovie Smith took over as head coach in 2004, Bears lead NFL with 235 takeaways (137 interceptions, 98 fumble recoveries). A lot of coaches talk about wining the turnover battle, Lovie actually does it.

Johnny Knox averaged 18.8 yards per catch, highest in NFC by player w/50+ receptions.

Matt Hasselbeck has thrown TD pass in 9 straight playoff games & can become 7th QB in NFL history to throw TD in 10 postseason games in row

 

[DoubleG]

Nothing the Bears have done offensively this year would lead me to believe they will score 34 points.

They've scored more than that 2 out of their last 3 games...against Minnesota and the Jets - both defenses that are ranked far higher than the Seahawks.

The question as to whether or not the Bears will score 34 is a waste of time anyway, as the Bears defense wont allow 31 to the 'hawks this Sunday. The Seahwaks matched up well against the Saints - not so much against the Bears and, as I have pointed out several times in this thread, comparinf this week to last is also difficult as the Seahawks are a respectable 5-3 at home...but 2-6 on the road - and every one of those losses has been by 16 points or more. The 'hawks win against the Bears on the road back in October was after the Seahwaks bye - they didn't get a bye this past week...the Bears did.

 

[CapnJB]

A lot of coaches talk about wining the turnover battle, Lovie actually does it.

The turnover battle is a two sided coin. Takeaways and give aways.Since 2004:1 - IND +63 2 - NWE +62 3 - SDG +51 4 - BAL +31 5 - PIT +31 ...14 - CHI +8