If we were out of contention Id like to see what Hanies got but this isnt the time. Also, its not like Hanie is the future, they plan on Orton being the guy so they are going to play who they think gives them the best chance to win.
Yup, I think our defense wins this game hands down. They have something to prove and this is a great game to make a statement. Not to mention, Tennessee's one dimensional offense is pretty much the only thing the Bears defense can consistently stop.
I think our defense will shine on Sunday. Were good at stopping the run and thats all they can do. They have relatively no passing game so if we shut them down offensively and keep it close I think it plays to our advantage. They have an aggressive defense as well so we might be able to hit them with a big strike. My main concern is their defensive line getting into Grossmans throwing lanes. Were going to need to keep them honest with the run and have lots of check down plays with dump offs to the outside to the tight ends and running backs and let the defense over pursue. I like our chances in this game, especially because its at home. Grossman was off on his deep balls but hopefully with a whole week of practice he can get into some kind of rhythm with the WRs and TEs.