Post by brasilbear on Oct 28, 2024 11:49:32 GMT -6
I think they pull out a victory. Meaning nothing changes. But I think it comes down to the wire again.
I expect: -- a slow start by the OFF--everyone knows the game plan now. Rush five because the Bears won't chip or add a TE to block. -- Kmet to be an afterthought again -- Swift between the tackles again and again and again and again until he breaks one outside -- I PREDICT: Kramer gets another handoff and he'll score this time and Flus to point to it as vindication -- DEF will hold ARI to 17 points -- Rome with more catches and yards than Harrison Jr -- Caleb with a TD to Allen around 170 yards passing and 1 pick.
The Cards are playing much better the last 2 weeks and they finally got MHJr going yesterday (120 yards, 1 TD). If you asked me a week or two ago, I'd say we should win comfortably.
Now, I am not so sure. The team is openly questioning the coaching staff (understandably IMO) and on the road after a soul-sucking loss. Wouldn't surprise me at all if we get punched in the mouth and lose 24-13.
This team still hasn't shown it can score in the 1st Q and take a lead.
Post by brasilbear on Oct 28, 2024 20:29:38 GMT -6
My Bears emotional rollercoaster goes like this:
Sunday after the game: Calm acceptance that this is way it is. Sunday Evening: a slow rising feeling of PTSD Monday morning/afternoon: Righteous anger at the coaching staff and/or players Monday night: Despair that they will even win again Tuesday: attempts to shake it off Wednesday to Friday: Coming around to squinting my way at seeing a win coming Saturday: cursing my English Premier League Fantasy Soccer team Sunday: Sitting on the couch after another loss with my head in my hands
Repeat for 17 weeks.
Right now, I'm in my despair stage. I don't think they can beat ARI, I actually think if you replayed the 4 wins they would lose them all. 0-7 baby.
By Friday I'll be predicting a 24-17 win for the Bears. Pay no attention to any previous posts.
The Cards are playing much better the last 2 weeks and they finally got MHJr going yesterday (120 yards, 1 TD). If you asked me a week or two ago, I'd say we should win comfortably.
Now, I am not so sure. The team is openly questioning the coaching staff (understandably IMO) and on the road after a soul-sucking loss. Wouldn't surprise me at all if we get punched in the mouth and lose 24-13.
This team still hasn't shown it can score in the 1st Q and take a lead.
We'll know before the end of the first quarter of the Arizona game which direction this season will go.
If we come out like a turd sandwich this season is over.
If we come out and attack on offense and defense and are beating Arizona that means this team is pissed and there's hope.
But with Limp Noodle Eberflus at the helm I doubt this team comes out with fire in the belly.
The Cards are playing much better the last 2 weeks and they finally got MHJr going yesterday (120 yards, 1 TD). If you asked me a week or two ago, I'd say we should win comfortably.
Now, I am not so sure. The team is openly questioning the coaching staff (understandably IMO) and on the road after a soul-sucking loss. Wouldn't surprise me at all if we get punched in the mouth and lose 24-13.
This team still hasn't shown it can score in the 1st Q and take a lead.
We'll know before the end of the first quarter of the Arizona game which direction this season will go.
If we come out like a turd sandwich this season is over.
If we come out and attack on offense and defense and are beating Arizona that means this team is pissed and there's hope.
But with Limp Noodle Eberflus at the helm I doubt this team comes out with fire in the belly.
Only time Flus has fire in his belly is after an especially spicy dinner
Post by illinoiseric on Nov 1, 2024 12:31:46 GMT -6
I'm usually excessively optimistic until reality hits for a while. I saw a chink in the defensive armor last weekend, with poor contain and tackling on the edge with a highly mobile QB. Uh-oh. With a couple key guys dinged the Bear D looked a little too bendy even if they didn't really break until the last play. The Cards have serious weapons and a QB similar and more savvy than the Commanders. I don't like the matchup.
I don't think the Bear offense could play worse than they did last week, and will rebound against a lesser D (IMO). i do trust in Caleb. I think the Bears will keep up with the Card in a higher scoring game. But my spidey sense tells me it is another losss.
I don't think the last 8 games are an automatic loss for the Bears. Talented teams in new systems tend to get better during the year - so if the Bears can stay healthy I think they can play .500 ball down the stretch & surprise every one of the teams in the North (especially at home).
I'm usually excessively optimistic until reality hits for a while. I saw a chink in the defensive armor last weekend, with poor contain and tackling on the edge with a highly mobile QB. Uh-oh. With a couple key guys dinged the Bear D looked a little too bendy even if they didn't really break until the last play. The Cards have serious weapons and a QB similar and more savvy than the Commanders. I don't like the matchup.
I don't think the Bear offense could play worse than they did last week, and will rebound against a lesser D (IMO). i do trust in Caleb. I think the Bears will keep up with the Card in a higher scoring game. But my spidey sense tells me it is another losss.
I don't think the last 8 games are an automatic loss for the Bears. Talented teams in new systems tend to get better during the year - so if the Bears can stay healthy I think they can play .500 ball down the stretch & surprise every one of the teams in the North (especially at home).
What worries me is the fact that the offensive line is now decimated. We don't have a LT left on the roster now that Braxton Jones, Larry Borom and Amagadjie are out. It looks like we will see Matt Pryor trying to play LT. Pryor is a decent backupguard. The guy is a horrible backup tackle - he is so slow even at guard. No fast twitch, no speed, slowest feet. And that's as a guard. Left tackle? Holy moley. When Pryor has played RT he was flat-bad. Real bad. It sounds like the rest of the guys who will play are dinged up with nagging injuries too... but they will play as best they can on Sunday. And how about having Nate Davis back at RG?
Not good. Not good at all for Sunday. Here is our current depth chart: LINK.
I'm usually excessively optimistic until reality hits for a while. I saw a chink in the defensive armor last weekend, with poor contain and tackling on the edge with a highly mobile QB. Uh-oh. With a couple key guys dinged the Bear D looked a little too bendy even if they didn't really break until the last play. The Cards have serious weapons and a QB similar and more savvy than the Commanders. I don't like the matchup.
I don't think the Bear offense could play worse than they did last week, and will rebound against a lesser D (IMO). i do trust in Caleb. I think the Bears will keep up with the Card in a higher scoring game. But my spidey sense tells me it is another losss.
I don't think the last 8 games are an automatic loss for the Bears. Talented teams in new systems tend to get better during the year - so if the Bears can stay healthy I think they can play .500 ball down the stretch & surprise every one of the teams in the North (especially at home).
What worries me is the fact that the offensive line is now decimated. We don't have a LT left on the roster now that Braxton Jones, Larry Borom and Amagadjie are out. It looks like we will see Matt Pryor trying to play LT. Pryor is a decent backupguard. The guy is a horrible backup tackle - he is so slow even at guard. No fast twitch, no speed, slowest feet. And that's as a guard. Left tackle? Holy moley. When Pryor has played RT he was flat-bad. Real bad. It sounds like the rest of the guys who will play are dinged up with nagging injuries too... but they will play as best they can on Sunday. And how about having Nate Davis back at RG?
Not good. Not good at all for Sunday. Here is our current depth chart: LINK.
