I especially love the run against Dallas where he start left, cuts around left, is almost tackled and then turns and continues all the way around to the left again.
- Slim Tim
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Friday, November 17, 2006
(Non-Bears) Speaking of awesome returns...
This video was from the West Virginia vs. Pitt game 11/16/06. Pittsburgh Panthers PR Darrelle Revis returns a punt in spectacular fashion against West Virginia during the 2006 Backyard Brawl.
Watch for the following:
The fake throw across the field
The absolute de-cleating of two guys by one guy
The 360 degree move at the end of the run
Watch for the following:
The fake throw across the field
The absolute de-cleating of two guys by one guy
The 360 degree move at the end of the run
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Follow the Bears through the rankings...
To follow the Bears as they ascend the rankings:
After Week 10 beating of the Gints:
ESPN's NFL Power Ranking: Bears strengthen hold at Number 2: Weird, didn't hear Plaxico Burress talking too much after the game. Now it seems pretty safe to say that the NFC's road to Super Bowl XLI will end up going through Chicago.
CBS Sportsline NFL Power Ranking: Bears at Number 2: They answered some of their critics from the Miami loss by beating the Giants in impressive fashion. Be careful with the Jets this week.
Fox Sports NFL Power Bears at Number 4?: The Bears beat up the Giants in the rain Sunday night, knocking around New York in typical Chicago fashion. Defense and special teams led the way, as the offense did just enough to ensure a Bears win. The 2006 Bears are beginning to look more and more like the 2000 Ravens as the weeks go by — Brian Urlacher playing the Ray Lewis role; Rex Grossman as Trent Dilfer; Robbie Gould as Matt Stover; and "run-back guy" (Al Michaels' term, not mine) Devin Hester wearing the Jermaine Lewis hat. Can Desmond Clark play the Shannon Sharpe role? Well, I haven't seen Desmond Clark's work as a studio show analyst yet. If he can laugh uncontrollably at things that aren't that funny, well, then yes, yes he can.
Dr. Z's Power Ranking: Bears are still listed at number 2 No, I wasn't all fluttery in my praise, mouthing such phrases as, "The road to the Super Bowl runs through Chicago," etc., after the crippled Giants stuck it to 'em in the early going Sunday night. They had the Bears on the run in every phase, but the lack of manpower killed 'em. It's like saying the Texans had the better of the early going at the Alamo. (They did, didn't they?)
- Slim Tim
After Week 10 beating of the Gints:
ESPN's NFL Power Ranking: Bears strengthen hold at Number 2: Weird, didn't hear Plaxico Burress talking too much after the game. Now it seems pretty safe to say that the NFC's road to Super Bowl XLI will end up going through Chicago.
CBS Sportsline NFL Power Ranking: Bears at Number 2: They answered some of their critics from the Miami loss by beating the Giants in impressive fashion. Be careful with the Jets this week.
Fox Sports NFL Power Bears at Number 4?: The Bears beat up the Giants in the rain Sunday night, knocking around New York in typical Chicago fashion. Defense and special teams led the way, as the offense did just enough to ensure a Bears win. The 2006 Bears are beginning to look more and more like the 2000 Ravens as the weeks go by — Brian Urlacher playing the Ray Lewis role; Rex Grossman as Trent Dilfer; Robbie Gould as Matt Stover; and "run-back guy" (Al Michaels' term, not mine) Devin Hester wearing the Jermaine Lewis hat. Can Desmond Clark play the Shannon Sharpe role? Well, I haven't seen Desmond Clark's work as a studio show analyst yet. If he can laugh uncontrollably at things that aren't that funny, well, then yes, yes he can.
Dr. Z's Power Ranking: Bears are still listed at number 2 No, I wasn't all fluttery in my praise, mouthing such phrases as, "The road to the Super Bowl runs through Chicago," etc., after the crippled Giants stuck it to 'em in the early going Sunday night. They had the Bears on the run in every phase, but the lack of manpower killed 'em. It's like saying the Texans had the better of the early going at the Alamo. (They did, didn't they?)
- Slim Tim
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Searching for...2005 Chicago Bears Tribute Video...
I was asked to re-post this...but it is no longer available on video.google.com. If you or anyone you know has access to this, let me know and I will repost. For those who did not see this... it was an awesome compilation set to the song "Fix You" by Coldplay.
Here was my original post.
Awesome Video combination of song/picture collage. The lyrics to this song as set to Chicago Bears pictures is incredible. Go BEARS!
[From video.google.com]
2005 Chicago Bears Tribute Slideshow/Vid
JW
4 min 53 sec - Dec 23, 2005
www.villesports.com
Here was my original post.
Awesome Video combination of song/picture collage. The lyrics to this song as set to Chicago Bears pictures is incredible. Go BEARS!
[From video.google.com]
2005 Chicago Bears Tribute Slideshow/Vid
JW
4 min 53 sec - Dec 23, 2005
www.villesports.com
Friday, November 10, 2006
Follow the Bears through the rankings
To follow the Bears as they ascend the rankings:
After Week 9 loss to the lowly Dolphins:
ESPN's NFL Power Ranking: Bears at Number 3:
No doubt it's painful, but come on, it's a sprained big toe. Who knew you could even sprain your big toe? No way that keeps Brian Urlacher from playing this week.
CBS Sportsline NFL Power Ranking: Bears at Number 2: We'll call what happened a mulligan. The word is they got a little too full of themselves. That's how you lose games in this league.
Fox Sports NFL Power Ranking: Bears at Number 4: Did you hear that massive clunk shake the world at roughly 4 p.m. on Sunday? Yeah, that was the entire country -- including me -- jumping off the Bears bandwagon. The Dolphins ruined yet another flawless Bears season Sunday afternoon, winning at Soldier Field in convincing fashion. Suddenly, the Bears' accomplishments thus far look a bit less glamorous than they did a week ago. Their opponents this year? Green Bay, Detroit, Minnesota, Seattle, Buffalo, Arizona, and Miami. There may not be a playoff squad amongst that seven. Aside from Seattle, none of those teams are even above .500. Things don't get any easier for Chicago, either. The Giants, Jets and Patriots are up ahead.
Dr. Z's Power Ranking: Bears are still listed at number 3!!! Damn double-crossers. I was going to call up Gary Fencik, the all-pro safetyman on the '85 Bears and do a player by player comparison, those against these. Then I was going to back it up even farther and compare the current team to the 1940 Monsters of the Midway. Still back ... the Sneakers Game, Nagurski and Grange and Beattie Feathers ... way, way back, the Decatur Staleys and Halas and the great battles with the Nesser Brothers. It was going to be an all-time orgy of comparing, one of the great memory lane pieces this Web site has ever seen. The Dolphins ruined all that.
- Slim Tim
After Week 9 loss to the lowly Dolphins:
ESPN's NFL Power Ranking: Bears at Number 3:
No doubt it's painful, but come on, it's a sprained big toe. Who knew you could even sprain your big toe? No way that keeps Brian Urlacher from playing this week.
CBS Sportsline NFL Power Ranking: Bears at Number 2: We'll call what happened a mulligan. The word is they got a little too full of themselves. That's how you lose games in this league.
Fox Sports NFL Power Ranking: Bears at Number 4: Did you hear that massive clunk shake the world at roughly 4 p.m. on Sunday? Yeah, that was the entire country -- including me -- jumping off the Bears bandwagon. The Dolphins ruined yet another flawless Bears season Sunday afternoon, winning at Soldier Field in convincing fashion. Suddenly, the Bears' accomplishments thus far look a bit less glamorous than they did a week ago. Their opponents this year? Green Bay, Detroit, Minnesota, Seattle, Buffalo, Arizona, and Miami. There may not be a playoff squad amongst that seven. Aside from Seattle, none of those teams are even above .500. Things don't get any easier for Chicago, either. The Giants, Jets and Patriots are up ahead.
Dr. Z's Power Ranking: Bears are still listed at number 3!!! Damn double-crossers. I was going to call up Gary Fencik, the all-pro safetyman on the '85 Bears and do a player by player comparison, those against these. Then I was going to back it up even farther and compare the current team to the 1940 Monsters of the Midway. Still back ... the Sneakers Game, Nagurski and Grange and Beattie Feathers ... way, way back, the Decatur Staleys and Halas and the great battles with the Nesser Brothers. It was going to be an all-time orgy of comparing, one of the great memory lane pieces this Web site has ever seen. The Dolphins ruined all that.
- Slim Tim
Random Thoughts....
Rex Grossman is the unquestioned starter - regardless of what my brother says - Devin Hester is the one who should have been benched. I like the Bears who don't get any respect, the ones who play hungry, the Bears who play with a chip on their shoulder, the way the Bears are going to play this week as an underdog against the Gints. I feel that there will probably be more walking wounded on the Gints side of the field after this game. One last thought..... don't you wish the Bears could wear their Orange home jerseys for every darn game?
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Speaking of jerseys, Slim Tim has some jersey number trivia for you from wikipedia:
NFL
A system of assignment of jersey numbers was initiated in American football's NFL in 1952[2]; it was updated and made more rigid in 1973[3]. Numbers are always worn on the front and back of a player's jersey, and so-called "TV numbers" are worn on the sleeve or shoulder. Many uniforms also feature numbers either on the front, back, or sides of the helmet (in pro football, these were most famously worn on the San Diego Chargers "powder-blue" uniforms). Players have often asked the NFL for an exception to the rule. In 2006, New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush who wanted to keep the number 5 he wore in college. His request was declined, and he was assigned number 25 by the team. [4]
Below is the numbering system established by the NFL, and in place since 1973[5]:
Numbers 1 to 19 are worn by quarterbacks, kickers, and punters.
Since 2004[6], Wide receivers are also allowed to wear numbers between 10 and 19 if they so choose, even if there's an 80-89 number available.
Numbers 20 to 49 are worn by running backs, tight ends (when an 80-89 number is unavailable), cornerbacks and safeties.
Numbers 50 to 59 are worn by linebackers and offensive linemen.
Numbers 60 to 79 are worn by members of both the offensive line (the tackles, guards and centers) and defensive line (the defensive ends, defensive tackles and nose guard).
Numbers 80 to 89 are worn by wide receivers and tight ends.
Numbers 90 to 99 are worn by linebackers and defensive linemen.
Numbers 0 and 00 are no longer used, though they were issued in the NFL before the number standardization in 1973. George Plimpton famously wore 0 during a brief stint at quarterback for the Detroit Lions. Jim Otto wore number "00" ("aught-oh") during most of his career with the Oakland Raiders.
It should be noted that this NFL numbering system is based on a player's primary position. Any player wearing any number may play at any position on the field at any time (though players wearing numbers 50-79 must let the referee know that they are playing out of position by reporting as an "ineligible number in an eligible position"). It is not uncommon for running backs to line up at wide receiver on certain plays, or to have a large lineman play at fullback or tight end in short yardage situations. Also, in preseason games, when teams have expanded rosters, players may wear numbers that are outside of the above rules. When the final 53-player roster is established, they are reissued numbers within the above guidelines.
This numbering system originated in football's past; under the original somewhat informal system, the backs were numbered 1-4, and the line 5-8. Quarterbacks (1-back) was given 10's, halfbacks (2-backs or 3-backs) in the 20's & 30's, fullbacks (4-backs) in the 40's, centers in the 50's, guards in the 60's, tackles in the 70's, and ends in the 80's.
Required reading:
NFL retired numbers
NFL Rules
Chicago Bears Team History
- Slim Tim - OUT!
Speaking of jerseys, Slim Tim has some jersey number trivia for you from wikipedia:
NFL
A system of assignment of jersey numbers was initiated in American football's NFL in 1952[2]; it was updated and made more rigid in 1973[3]. Numbers are always worn on the front and back of a player's jersey, and so-called "TV numbers" are worn on the sleeve or shoulder. Many uniforms also feature numbers either on the front, back, or sides of the helmet (in pro football, these were most famously worn on the San Diego Chargers "powder-blue" uniforms). Players have often asked the NFL for an exception to the rule. In 2006, New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush who wanted to keep the number 5 he wore in college. His request was declined, and he was assigned number 25 by the team. [4]
Below is the numbering system established by the NFL, and in place since 1973[5]:
Numbers 1 to 19 are worn by quarterbacks, kickers, and punters.
Since 2004[6], Wide receivers are also allowed to wear numbers between 10 and 19 if they so choose, even if there's an 80-89 number available.
Numbers 20 to 49 are worn by running backs, tight ends (when an 80-89 number is unavailable), cornerbacks and safeties.
Numbers 50 to 59 are worn by linebackers and offensive linemen.
Numbers 60 to 79 are worn by members of both the offensive line (the tackles, guards and centers) and defensive line (the defensive ends, defensive tackles and nose guard).
Numbers 80 to 89 are worn by wide receivers and tight ends.
Numbers 90 to 99 are worn by linebackers and defensive linemen.
Numbers 0 and 00 are no longer used, though they were issued in the NFL before the number standardization in 1973. George Plimpton famously wore 0 during a brief stint at quarterback for the Detroit Lions. Jim Otto wore number "00" ("aught-oh") during most of his career with the Oakland Raiders.
It should be noted that this NFL numbering system is based on a player's primary position. Any player wearing any number may play at any position on the field at any time (though players wearing numbers 50-79 must let the referee know that they are playing out of position by reporting as an "ineligible number in an eligible position"). It is not uncommon for running backs to line up at wide receiver on certain plays, or to have a large lineman play at fullback or tight end in short yardage situations. Also, in preseason games, when teams have expanded rosters, players may wear numbers that are outside of the above rules. When the final 53-player roster is established, they are reissued numbers within the above guidelines.
This numbering system originated in football's past; under the original somewhat informal system, the backs were numbered 1-4, and the line 5-8. Quarterbacks (1-back) was given 10's, halfbacks (2-backs or 3-backs) in the 20's & 30's, fullbacks (4-backs) in the 40's, centers in the 50's, guards in the 60's, tackles in the 70's, and ends in the 80's.
Required reading:
NFL retired numbers
NFL Rules
Chicago Bears Team History
- Slim Tim - OUT!
Monday, November 06, 2006
Post - Miami Dolphins Loss...
Anyone who has said that they should have taken Rex out the game is crazy. You keep the best players out on the field. The ones that give you the best chance to win. That player is Rex Grossman. Ron Turner should have been pulled at halftime, he did not have the correct protections called to keep the defenders off of Rex. There should have been help over on the left side of the line because Jason Taylor was in the backfield with his hand on Rex way too many times. More rollouts, get him out of the pocket, more two back sets just for pass protection, sheesh - this game as much as the Carolina playoff game, has to go on Ron Turner's head and no one else. Except for Devin Hester and the moron who did not sit him after he muffed a punt return inside the 5 yard line.
And... the defense sure does not play the same without Mike Brown. The Dolphins knew this and they had an extra week with their bye week to plan for it.
- Slim Tim
And... the defense sure does not play the same without Mike Brown. The Dolphins knew this and they had an extra week with their bye week to plan for it.
- Slim Tim
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Bears sign Kreutz to extension...
Nice going, Bears... signing Olin Kreutz to an extension. It shows commitment to the men who deserve it. I have been critical of Mr. Kreutz in the past, but he is a great player to have on our team!
- Slim Tim
- Slim Tim
Follow the Bears through the rankings (after beating 49ers)
To follow the Bears as they ascend the rankings:
After Week 8 drubbing of the SF 49ers:
ESPN's NFL Power Ranking: Bears strengthen hold at Number 1!: Trick: Illusion that they were what the Cardinals thought they were.
Treat: That they're 7-0 and the rest of their opponents have a combined record of 30-34.
CBS Sportsline NFL Power Ranking: Bears at Number 1: The schedule is soft, but they don't leave any doubts. They crush their soft opposition. They don't get a real test until two weeks from now against the Giants.
Fox Sports NFL Power Bears at Number 1: If you were out for the first half of the 1 o'clock games on Sunday and just got to a TV in time for the halftime highlight shows on CBS and FOX — you saw some pretty standard stuff on the tickers scrolling below: New York beating Tampa Bay, the Bengals neck and neck with the Falcons, and the Ravens up on the Saints. And then you saw this: Chicago : 41, San Francisco : 0. Yes, 41-0. At the half. Chicago ’s officially ROLLING. Their quarterback situation is settled, their defense is looking like the Bears squad of ’85, and their special teams are arguably the best in the league. The only question lingering is over which current Bear will play the Richard Dent role in the “Super Bowl Shuffle” remix…which absolutely MUST be made.
Dr. Z's Power Ranking: Bears are still listed at number 1!!!: Here's an interesting phenomenon. The keynote games played by the Colts and the Patriots have turned a spotlight on Chicago and its powder-puff schedule (they've faced no team that has fewer than three losses). But having watched the other good teams take their turn in the arena, the Bears' turn is coming. They're at the Giants on Nov. 12 and New England two weeks after that. Then we'll see, boy, we'll see. We'll see what? We'll see, just wait, we'll see. See what? WHAT! (Geez, talk about idiots.)
- Slim Tim
After Week 8 drubbing of the SF 49ers:
ESPN's NFL Power Ranking: Bears strengthen hold at Number 1!: Trick: Illusion that they were what the Cardinals thought they were.
Treat: That they're 7-0 and the rest of their opponents have a combined record of 30-34.
CBS Sportsline NFL Power Ranking: Bears at Number 1: The schedule is soft, but they don't leave any doubts. They crush their soft opposition. They don't get a real test until two weeks from now against the Giants.
Fox Sports NFL Power Bears at Number 1: If you were out for the first half of the 1 o'clock games on Sunday and just got to a TV in time for the halftime highlight shows on CBS and FOX — you saw some pretty standard stuff on the tickers scrolling below: New York beating Tampa Bay, the Bengals neck and neck with the Falcons, and the Ravens up on the Saints. And then you saw this: Chicago : 41, San Francisco : 0. Yes, 41-0. At the half. Chicago ’s officially ROLLING. Their quarterback situation is settled, their defense is looking like the Bears squad of ’85, and their special teams are arguably the best in the league. The only question lingering is over which current Bear will play the Richard Dent role in the “Super Bowl Shuffle” remix…which absolutely MUST be made.
Dr. Z's Power Ranking: Bears are still listed at number 1!!!: Here's an interesting phenomenon. The keynote games played by the Colts and the Patriots have turned a spotlight on Chicago and its powder-puff schedule (they've faced no team that has fewer than three losses). But having watched the other good teams take their turn in the arena, the Bears' turn is coming. They're at the Giants on Nov. 12 and New England two weeks after that. Then we'll see, boy, we'll see. We'll see what? We'll see, just wait, we'll see. See what? WHAT! (Geez, talk about idiots.)
- Slim Tim
Is Slim Tim Wrong?
So, with the emergence of TE Desmond Clark for the second year in a row... Slim Tim is rethinking his demand for a drafted TE. Yes, Des Clark is having a fantastic year and Rex Grossman is finding him weekly. Sooooo, 8 weeks into the season, Slim Tim is wrong.
So, with the emergence of WR Bernard Berrien and Rashied Davis (and even Moose Muhammad), Slim Tim is also rethinking his demand to pick up a legitimate second WR off of the waiver wire. Yes, I claimed here that we should have picked up Charles Rogers - Detroit, Peter Warrick - Seattle, Jabar Gaffney - Houston, Rod Gardner - Green Bay, Tyrone Calico - Tennessee.
It's just so difficult to think that management finally got it right by saying that they like the guys that they have... because we have been told that in the past about offensive players and those players have not come through.
So, after 8 weeks of undefeated ball, Slim Tim will admit being wrong. There you have it... happy?
- Slim Tim
So, with the emergence of WR Bernard Berrien and Rashied Davis (and even Moose Muhammad), Slim Tim is also rethinking his demand to pick up a legitimate second WR off of the waiver wire. Yes, I claimed here that we should have picked up Charles Rogers - Detroit, Peter Warrick - Seattle, Jabar Gaffney - Houston, Rod Gardner - Green Bay, Tyrone Calico - Tennessee.
It's just so difficult to think that management finally got it right by saying that they like the guys that they have... because we have been told that in the past about offensive players and those players have not come through.
So, after 8 weeks of undefeated ball, Slim Tim will admit being wrong. There you have it... happy?
- Slim Tim
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