Cedric Benson and Devin Hester both fumbled again??? Lucky for us they went out of bounds.
Griese looks decisive in his progressions, but Bernard Berrian is not doing B Griese any favors with two major dropped passes, both would have been for first downs.
Defense defense defense... So far, B McGowan is stepping up and it's a real good thing that T Harris decided to play today because he real good.
Garret Wolfe just got in the game, I have to think it has to do with C Benson coughing up the ball again... We'll see how many more times we will see Benson after this...
2Q ~ 7:00Min - Berrian has just caught two big passes this drive and he needs to keep that up through the rest of the game.
2Q ~ 5:18min - Another thing... the Bears are running a lot of shotgun today and Kreutz seems to be firing the ball back to the QB with authority.
With Wolfe in and carrying for the third time this drive, it seems to me that C Benson might not see the field again this half.
2Q 4:16 - Muhammad just caught a beautiful TD pass from Griese. He was given a perfect pocket to throw from and Griese just made a perfect pass.
2Q 4:11 - B Ayanbadejo is real good on coverage teams, which reminds me... Isn't Obefemi Ayanbadejo set to come back next week? I wornder if they will activate both fullbacks against GB...
2Q 2:15 - It seems that the Bears' defense is playing well today despite having most of the side of the ball being inactive.
2Q 2:00 - So, the first half grade on Griese is better than what I would have given any half to Grossman during the first three games... and if you know me, you know how much it pains me to admit that...
3Q - Too many ticky-tack penalties today, what's with the two offsides penalties on Alex Brown? Awful calls, they never call that penalty. Griese seems to have a pretty good rythym going with the offense and the defense seems to be holding strong.
4Q - just gave up a TD to Detroit... I was thinking that the challenge flag happy Martz has continued his ways with Detroit today.
4Q 12:08 - No one ever calls a neutral zone infraction penalty - ever. The Bears have been flagged 3 frigging times for it today. Ticky-tack... Way too many penalties, Lovie will not be happy with them this week in practice regardless of the outcome.
4Q :58 - If you are going to send up a jump ball in teh endzone you throw it to Moose Muhammed, not Berrian, hence why they had to kick the FG.
Final - Well, in the end, it came down to blocking and tackling. Specifically the vauted Offensive line was not blocking and the injury-riddled defense did not tackle well. Hard to hold your head up going into Green Bay with a 1-3 record .
- ST
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
Bears Week 3 Postgame Thoughts...
So, Slim Tim may have finally reached his limit with his support of Rex Grossman... But, I have to point out a couple of other things that I saw...
- The Bears really miss Mike Brown.
- John Tait is showing his age.
- Why don't the Bears run the ball. Run the ball, run the ball, run the ball. The only pass plays should be play action passes. Run the ball.
- On the Rex topic, how is it that Cedric Benson turns the ball over and he gets benched in the last two games, but Rex turns the ball over three times and he still plays. Is there no problem with Cedric's psyche that he can handle sitting and not getting back into the game after screwing up?
- The Bears are really gonna miss Mike Brown now that N Vasher, T Harris and L Briggs got hurt.
- Oh yeah, I almost forgot... RUN THE BALL!!!
- Slim Tim
- The Bears really miss Mike Brown.
- John Tait is showing his age.
- Why don't the Bears run the ball. Run the ball, run the ball, run the ball. The only pass plays should be play action passes. Run the ball.
- On the Rex topic, how is it that Cedric Benson turns the ball over and he gets benched in the last two games, but Rex turns the ball over three times and he still plays. Is there no problem with Cedric's psyche that he can handle sitting and not getting back into the game after screwing up?
- The Bears are really gonna miss Mike Brown now that N Vasher, T Harris and L Briggs got hurt.
- Oh yeah, I almost forgot... RUN THE BALL!!!
- Slim Tim
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Bears Postgame.
OK, my Bears thoughts...
This is probably their toughest game on the schedule, they aren't going to go 16-0 which means they have to lose a couple of games here or there, so just chalk this one up to their 15-1 season.
The bad taste in my mouth about the loss is all too familiar, though...
Defense works their collective tails off for 60 minutes and the offense just sputters. Benching the starting tailback for fumbling at a crucial time, and yes... Benson was benched. The Offensive Line seemed old and slow, huh, hard to believe because... they ARE old and slow. It all comes down to blocking and tackling. The defense did their part in tackling, but the blocking was just not there. No one would have been able to run through the non-existent holes in the offensive line.
And... Rex did alright considering, I mean the sacks that he had - no one would have been able to avoid - I am actually surpised that he did not fumble the ball... And, the turning point in the game was the fluke turnover on the punt return, your defense needs to rush back out onto the field right after stopping their offense...
Who would have thought that the Bears would be in sole possession of LAST place in the division (at any point in the season) - looking up and GB, DET and MIN.
The worst part of the weekend... the absolute worst part... and the one thing I feared most... was that Mike Brown is lost for the season - without much depth behind him.
So... next week we have KC in our home opener. KC is coming off a really bad loss to HOU and will be fighting mad. They do not want to start the season off at 0-2 just as much as the Bear do not want to start 0-2. The Bears will have their hands full again trying to stop Larry Johnson. So, looking forward... if the Bears Defense can match the performance turned in in week 1 against KC and the Bears offense can perform up to their level of talent, they have a real good chance of winning.
- Slim Tim
This is probably their toughest game on the schedule, they aren't going to go 16-0 which means they have to lose a couple of games here or there, so just chalk this one up to their 15-1 season.
The bad taste in my mouth about the loss is all too familiar, though...
Defense works their collective tails off for 60 minutes and the offense just sputters. Benching the starting tailback for fumbling at a crucial time, and yes... Benson was benched. The Offensive Line seemed old and slow, huh, hard to believe because... they ARE old and slow. It all comes down to blocking and tackling. The defense did their part in tackling, but the blocking was just not there. No one would have been able to run through the non-existent holes in the offensive line.
And... Rex did alright considering, I mean the sacks that he had - no one would have been able to avoid - I am actually surpised that he did not fumble the ball... And, the turning point in the game was the fluke turnover on the punt return, your defense needs to rush back out onto the field right after stopping their offense...
Who would have thought that the Bears would be in sole possession of LAST place in the division (at any point in the season) - looking up and GB, DET and MIN.
The worst part of the weekend... the absolute worst part... and the one thing I feared most... was that Mike Brown is lost for the season - without much depth behind him.
So... next week we have KC in our home opener. KC is coming off a really bad loss to HOU and will be fighting mad. They do not want to start the season off at 0-2 just as much as the Bear do not want to start 0-2. The Bears will have their hands full again trying to stop Larry Johnson. So, looking forward... if the Bears Defense can match the performance turned in in week 1 against KC and the Bears offense can perform up to their level of talent, they have a real good chance of winning.
- Slim Tim
Saturday, September 01, 2007
Bears in the rankings September 1st....
So, here are the Bears preseason rankings..
Bears at Number 4 at ESPN's power rankings - In the past few years, Super Bowl losers generally haven't fared well the next season. But if Rex Grossman can find consistency in 2007, the Bears could have an easy time in the NFC.
Bears at Number 5 at CBS Sportsline - When you play the style of football they do, the margin for error is small. Everything will have to go right for the Bears to be back in the Super Bowl. That rarely happens.
Bears at Number 6 at FOX Sports - Not exactly the way you want to enter the playoffs. The Bears, going with their starters in the first half of Sunday night’s game with the Packers, lost 26-7 at home. Rex Grossman went 2-12 and threw three interceptions before being replaced by Brian Griese. His thoughts afterward? "I've been in this position before. I hate this. I hate it." Hmm ... so do the Bears fans, Rex.
- Slim Tim
Bears at Number 4 at ESPN's power rankings - In the past few years, Super Bowl losers generally haven't fared well the next season. But if Rex Grossman can find consistency in 2007, the Bears could have an easy time in the NFC.
Bears at Number 5 at CBS Sportsline - When you play the style of football they do, the margin for error is small. Everything will have to go right for the Bears to be back in the Super Bowl. That rarely happens.
Bears at Number 6 at FOX Sports - Not exactly the way you want to enter the playoffs. The Bears, going with their starters in the first half of Sunday night’s game with the Packers, lost 26-7 at home. Rex Grossman went 2-12 and threw three interceptions before being replaced by Brian Griese. His thoughts afterward? "I've been in this position before. I hate this. I hate it." Hmm ... so do the Bears fans, Rex.
- Slim Tim
Monday, August 20, 2007
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
NFL Schedule (repost)
Hello, I just thought I would post the NFL schedule.
Slim Tim.
Aug. 28 -- Roster cutdown to 75 players.
Sept. 1 -- Roster cutdown to 53 players.
Sept. 6 -- Regular season opener.
Oct. 16 -- Trading deadline.
Oct. 22-24 -- Fall meeting, Dallas.
Dec. 29-30 -- Regular season ends. ^2008=
Jan. 5-6 -- Wild-card playoffs.
Jan. 12-13 -- Divisional playoffs.
Jan. 20 -- Conference championships.
Feb. 3 -- Super Bowl at Glendale, Ariz.
Feb. 10 -- Pro Bowl at Honolulu.
Feb. 20-26 -- NFL scouting combine, Indianapolis.
March 30-April 3 -- NFL annual meeting, Palm Beach, Fla.
April 26-27 -- NFL draft, New York.
May 19-21 -- NFL spring meeting, Atlanta.
Slim Tim.
Aug. 28 -- Roster cutdown to 75 players.
Sept. 1 -- Roster cutdown to 53 players.
Sept. 6 -- Regular season opener.
Oct. 16 -- Trading deadline.
Oct. 22-24 -- Fall meeting, Dallas.
Dec. 29-30 -- Regular season ends. ^2008=
Jan. 5-6 -- Wild-card playoffs.
Jan. 12-13 -- Divisional playoffs.
Jan. 20 -- Conference championships.
Feb. 3 -- Super Bowl at Glendale, Ariz.
Feb. 10 -- Pro Bowl at Honolulu.
Feb. 20-26 -- NFL scouting combine, Indianapolis.
March 30-April 3 -- NFL annual meeting, Palm Beach, Fla.
April 26-27 -- NFL draft, New York.
May 19-21 -- NFL spring meeting, Atlanta.
Sunday, August 05, 2007
Slim Tim's Preseason Bears comments....
So, as the Bears are commencing training camp, I have a few thoughts on the upcoming season...
In my mind, here are the keys to success in '07-'08 in order of importance.
1) It is imperative to keep the Offensive Line intact and healthy - Kreutz, Tait, Miller, Garza and Brown - all of them need to stay healthy.
2) Mike Brown needs to have a complete, healthy season. Without him on the field, they are a completely different defense.
3) It's obvious, I know, but after #1 and #2 above, it's all Rex after that. It's nice to talk about the dual-TE sets that Olsen will bring, the X-factor in Devin Hester, and Cedric Benson needs to stay healthy, yada yada yada - on offense, it's all about the Rex.
Slim Tim
In my mind, here are the keys to success in '07-'08 in order of importance.
1) It is imperative to keep the Offensive Line intact and healthy - Kreutz, Tait, Miller, Garza and Brown - all of them need to stay healthy.
2) Mike Brown needs to have a complete, healthy season. Without him on the field, they are a completely different defense.
3) It's obvious, I know, but after #1 and #2 above, it's all Rex after that. It's nice to talk about the dual-TE sets that Olsen will bring, the X-factor in Devin Hester, and Cedric Benson needs to stay healthy, yada yada yada - on offense, it's all about the Rex.
Slim Tim
Monday, July 09, 2007
Bears rated Number 6 in USATODAY preseason poll
So, the Bears are the second rated NFC team behind the Saints (number 4) with the Bears at number 6. I remember the Saints game in the playoffs last year with just as many people picking the Saints as picked the Colts. Hopefully the Bear will be back in the SuperBowl this year as well.
Go Bears.
Slim Tim
Go Bears.
Slim Tim
Monday, May 07, 2007
2007 Draft...
So my buddy Bob tells me that the DE was a reach in the 2nd round, but the TE that they took in the first looks to be the TE that I have been begging for for a while now. There has been some news that has come out that the Bears may be shopping Alex Brown, and if those rumors are true, it would make sense to get a young DE to groom into the system. Also, it would make sense to get rid of one of the three DEs on the roster who are impact players... Alex Brown, A. Oguleye and the phenom Mark Anderson. So, if Alex Brown is the odd man out and Ogunleye doesn't have much time left, why not take the best DE available in the 2nd round - even if he is a stretch... I also like that they picked up OL help late in the draft... So, put Slim Tim down for the 2007 draft as a solid B rating. Sorry it took so long Jim C...
- Slim Tim
- Slim Tim
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Bears Draft...
Slim Tim will be OK with any pick this year as long as said pick has "lineman" in the job description. Offensive lineman, defensive lineman... 300Lbs or more, Beef.
ST
ST
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Bears and Lovie Get-R-Done!!!
Finally! The Bears and Lovie agree on a 4-year contract extension. In other news, Jerry Angelo signs a contract extension as well. But LOVIE WILL BE BACK!!! Woo Hoo!!! Chalk Slim Tim up as one happy camper with this news!!!
Slim Tim.
Slim Tim.
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Superbowl Thoughts...
So, it would have been great to have won the Superbowl. The Bears lost and got beat pretty bad. I pin the loss on coaching, they were just plain outcoached. And by outcoached, I mean Ron Turner got outcoached, just like last season in the playoff game against Carolina, the Bears went away from the run and got burned.
Just to overstate it... RUN THE BALL!!!
Some good notes:
Mark Anderson, Devin Hester and Daniel Manning were good.
Tommie Harris and Mike Brown are coming back next year.
GO BEARS, do it again next year!!!
Just to overstate it... RUN THE BALL!!!
Some good notes:
Mark Anderson, Devin Hester and Daniel Manning were good.
Tommie Harris and Mike Brown are coming back next year.
GO BEARS, do it again next year!!!
Offseason Schedule
JANUARY
January 27: Senior Bowl, Mobile, AL
February 8: First day clubs can designate Franchise or Transition players.
February 10: AFC-NFC Pro Bowl in Honolulu, HI
February 12: Waiver system begins for 2007. Players with at least four previous pension-credited seasons whom clubs desire to terminate are not subject to the waiver system until after the trading deadline in October.
February 21: NFL Combine Timing and Testing Sessions at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, IN
February 22: Deadline for designation of Franchise/Transition players.
MARCH
March 1: Deadline for club to exercise options for 2007 on all players who have option clauses in their 2006 contracts. Expiration date of all player contracts due to expire after 2006 season. Deadline for clubs to submit Qualifying Offers to Restricted Free Agents whose contracts are expiring. Deadline for clubs to submit minimum salary offers to Exclusive Rights Free Agents (players with less than three years of free agency credit).
March 2: Free Agency period begins. Trading period begins for 2007
March 19: Clubs may begin voluntary off-season workout programs
March 25: NFL Owners Meeting at Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, AZ
APRIL
April 20: Deadline for signing and submission of Offer Sheets by Restricted Free Agents
April 27: Deadline for Old Clubs to match Offer Sheets submitted by Restricted Free Agents
April 28-29: NFL Draft in New York City, NY
JUNE
June 1: Deadline for old club to send tender to its unsigned Restricted Free Agents or to extend Qualifying Offer, whichever is greater, in order to retain rights. Also, deadline for old club to send tender to its unsigned Unrestricted Free Agents to retain rights if player is not signed by another club by July 22 or beginning of veteran training camp, whichever is earlier.
June 15: Deadline for Restricted Free Agent to accept Qualifying Offer (if higher than 110% of previous year’s salary).
June 24: NFL/NFLPA Rookie Symposium – PGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
JULY
July 14: Any club designating a Franchise Player shall have until 4 pm EDT to sign the player to a multi-year contract or extension. After July 14 the player may sign only a one-year Player Contract with his Prior Club, and such Player Contract may not be extended until after the club’s last regular season game.
Mid-July: Training Camps open. Veteran players cannot be required to report earlier than 15 days prior to club’s first pre-season game or July 15, whichever is later. The July 15 date is not applicable to clubs playing five pre-season games.
July 22: Signing period ends at 4:00 pm EDT for Unrestricted Free Agents to whom June 1 tender was made by old club and for Transition Players and Franchise Players who
January 27: Senior Bowl, Mobile, AL
February 8: First day clubs can designate Franchise or Transition players.
February 10: AFC-NFC Pro Bowl in Honolulu, HI
February 12: Waiver system begins for 2007. Players with at least four previous pension-credited seasons whom clubs desire to terminate are not subject to the waiver system until after the trading deadline in October.
February 21: NFL Combine Timing and Testing Sessions at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, IN
February 22: Deadline for designation of Franchise/Transition players.
MARCH
March 1: Deadline for club to exercise options for 2007 on all players who have option clauses in their 2006 contracts. Expiration date of all player contracts due to expire after 2006 season. Deadline for clubs to submit Qualifying Offers to Restricted Free Agents whose contracts are expiring. Deadline for clubs to submit minimum salary offers to Exclusive Rights Free Agents (players with less than three years of free agency credit).
March 2: Free Agency period begins. Trading period begins for 2007
March 19: Clubs may begin voluntary off-season workout programs
March 25: NFL Owners Meeting at Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, AZ
APRIL
April 20: Deadline for signing and submission of Offer Sheets by Restricted Free Agents
April 27: Deadline for Old Clubs to match Offer Sheets submitted by Restricted Free Agents
April 28-29: NFL Draft in New York City, NY
JUNE
June 1: Deadline for old club to send tender to its unsigned Restricted Free Agents or to extend Qualifying Offer, whichever is greater, in order to retain rights. Also, deadline for old club to send tender to its unsigned Unrestricted Free Agents to retain rights if player is not signed by another club by July 22 or beginning of veteran training camp, whichever is earlier.
June 15: Deadline for Restricted Free Agent to accept Qualifying Offer (if higher than 110% of previous year’s salary).
June 24: NFL/NFLPA Rookie Symposium – PGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
JULY
July 14: Any club designating a Franchise Player shall have until 4 pm EDT to sign the player to a multi-year contract or extension. After July 14 the player may sign only a one-year Player Contract with his Prior Club, and such Player Contract may not be extended until after the club’s last regular season game.
Mid-July: Training Camps open. Veteran players cannot be required to report earlier than 15 days prior to club’s first pre-season game or July 15, whichever is later. The July 15 date is not applicable to clubs playing five pre-season games.
July 22: Signing period ends at 4:00 pm EDT for Unrestricted Free Agents to whom June 1 tender was made by old club and for Transition Players and Franchise Players who
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Superbowl Quote...
I read this and I just loved it and had to share:
Let's face it, the Colts are pretty sterile. The quarterback is a finely-calibrated, laser-throwing robot, the coach is rarely emotional and they play in a dome. They seem like they were designed in a lab. The Bears, on the other hand, look like they were designed in Upton Sinclair's meatpacking district. The Bears are rough and ready. Black and blue. Smash-mouth. They play at Soldier Field. It's man vs. machine. The machine is a 7-point favorite. But so was the steam-powered drill against John Henry.
Found here: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/6399350?MSNHPHCP>1=9012
- Slim Tim
Let's face it, the Colts are pretty sterile. The quarterback is a finely-calibrated, laser-throwing robot, the coach is rarely emotional and they play in a dome. They seem like they were designed in a lab. The Bears, on the other hand, look like they were designed in Upton Sinclair's meatpacking district. The Bears are rough and ready. Black and blue. Smash-mouth. They play at Soldier Field. It's man vs. machine. The machine is a 7-point favorite. But so was the steam-powered drill against John Henry.
Found here: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/6399350?MSNHPHCP>1=9012
- Slim Tim
Monday, January 22, 2007
Slim Tim's Super Thoughts...
Bring on the Honey Bears for the Super Bowl!
Let the Bears wear their Orange jerseys for the Super Bowl! (if not orange, how about the Navy jersey with navy pants...)
Devin Hester is one fast exciting dude!
Anyone going to Miami?
Isn't Good Rex just fantastic?
Were you as surpised as I was that the Bears are underdogs for the Super Bowl?
Let the Bears wear their Orange jerseys for the Super Bowl! (if not orange, how about the Navy jersey with navy pants...)
Devin Hester is one fast exciting dude!
Anyone going to Miami?
Isn't Good Rex just fantastic?
Were you as surpised as I was that the Bears are underdogs for the Super Bowl?
Super Bears.
So, I just opened up the blog to additional authors... It could get interesting.
Go Bears...
Slim Tim
Go Bears...
Slim Tim
Friday, December 29, 2006
Slim Tim Breaks down Film
Slim Tim Breaks down Film on Mark Anderson against Detroit Lions on 12/24/3006. Acutally, it is just some highlight clips of his best plays...
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Bears Stuff
So, before the regular season comes to an end, I would like to offer some thoughts...
Mark Anderson has to find a way on the starting roster (update: I hear he might get some starting time)
John St. Clair might not be all that reliable of a backup
John Tait might be the most indispensable member of the playoff-bound Bears
Devin Hester is one fast exciting dude
Rex Grossman in the SuperBowl quarterback
Can the Bears choose to play in their Orange jerseys throughout the playoffs including the SuperBowl?
Is Philadelphia or New Orleans good enough to beat the Bears?
Isn't it great to not be talking about draft picks in December?
I would really like to see the Bears draft some offensive line talent (now that I have started thinking about the draft)
The best part about these Bears is that most of them have been drafted by the Bears and are "our own guys"
Lance Briggs and the two cornerbacks should be signed to long term deals.
I would like to see Cedric Benson get 30 carries in one game.
I was glad to hear that the Bears are giving Tank Johnson another chance, he appears to realize finally that he needs to change and only because of the "family" type of team that the Bears are do I feel like they are helping him out...
- Not so Slim Tim (Ate too much during the holidays)
Mark Anderson has to find a way on the starting roster (update: I hear he might get some starting time)
John St. Clair might not be all that reliable of a backup
John Tait might be the most indispensable member of the playoff-bound Bears
Devin Hester is one fast exciting dude
Rex Grossman in the SuperBowl quarterback
Can the Bears choose to play in their Orange jerseys throughout the playoffs including the SuperBowl?
Is Philadelphia or New Orleans good enough to beat the Bears?
Isn't it great to not be talking about draft picks in December?
I would really like to see the Bears draft some offensive line talent (now that I have started thinking about the draft)
The best part about these Bears is that most of them have been drafted by the Bears and are "our own guys"
Lance Briggs and the two cornerbacks should be signed to long term deals.
I would like to see Cedric Benson get 30 carries in one game.
I was glad to hear that the Bears are giving Tank Johnson another chance, he appears to realize finally that he needs to change and only because of the "family" type of team that the Bears are do I feel like they are helping him out...
- Not so Slim Tim (Ate too much during the holidays)
Change of Schedule
So, the Bears are the "victim" of the NFL flexible schedule. I just wonder if it is because this may be Brett Favre's last game, or if it is because the Bears are America's team again?
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