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Who the hell is this Ratliff guy? Three sacks in one game??

I wanna see more of Sharpton and the third stringers (Jones, Greene etc)

So is it possible he'll do it the next time he scores?

Have to say I agree. He played a key role, I feel, in the SF game especially. He seems to be a good spy back with mobile QB's. Although that won't be as much the issue these next couple of weeks (Tannehill and Brady). If they were able to have Sharpton come out and call the plays last week and lead the team in tackles, with only a few days of team practice, I feel good about SMC's ability to contribute. Upon reflection, I think what is slowing down the Bears D, especially now, are the older players on the team especially in the LB corps. (Briggs and Williams).

Ah come on, don't give up that easy. It was a 'tongue in cheek' reference to someone calling Campbell the check down king when he played for the Bears. And cost less I might add. What TD said and Cracker agreed to is something I have observed as well. Where in the past Jay would throw to what seemed anyone who was in the area, he has gotten better to appear to go through his progressions. He really had an issue with locking onto BM and hoping he would bail him out with some miraculous catch. Marshall even commented on this earlier this year saying he preferred Cutler throw it to him when he wasn't double/triple covered. At any rate, it wasn't until McCown was able distribute it more effectively in Trestman's offense did it appear Cutler realized he had a blue chip receiver in Jeffery. In fact after he returned to playing and this year he has been doing better at trying to get the ball to both BM and Jeffery. The WCO by its nature isn't really a large gaining offense, more a dink and dunk type. Cutler, by his nature, is not a dink and dunk QB so there had to be some re-tooling with his skillset and his hardwiring. At times he shows progress; last week and SF being prime examples. Where other times he shows regression; Green Bay, Carolina and Buffalo being the examples this year. And just as a side note, despite the fact the team won against the NYJ I didn't come away feeling they did all that great. No the blame was not all on Cutler, but he didn't help. Until the progress overshadows the regression I won't sign off as a believer again.

That makes him equal to Jason Campbell...

Interesting. In one sentence you infer I'm "lazy" then in the very next sentence use the word "likely" to suggest George was better than Cutler. Where are your stats to dissuade me to think otherwise? ESPN didn't make the comparison, Brian Billick did. I just happen to agree with it. Here's another interesting nugget (article below) for you to digest. In it the article refers to the fallout that McDaniels and Cutler had, why was that again? And since the article didn't point it out and we're on the subject of "insubordination", what was it again that Cutler said to (at least about) Martz during that game three years ago? And the obvious diss Cutler displayed towards Tice during that game two years ago? http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2229466...herschel-walker

Congratulations on your looming milestone. All that makes you is crotchety and your opinion even more crotchety. Especially when you discount differing opinions by calling the authors "females or Midol takers". At some point in recent history both Rodgers and Cutler were being sacked at alarming rates. In fact at one point Rodgers was having it happen to him more than was Cutler. Yet he (Rodgers) continued to win. You and some of your ilk would rather offer excuses for Cutler's sustained sub-par performance. At some point I was a believer and willing to accept these excuses, but started to see what others did, that Cutler is flawed. One thing Cutler has not done in his time since being with the Bears is complete a season since 2009. Not even last year with the first of Trestman. He did, however manage to help in the overall 'winning season' for years 2010 (10-5), 2011 (7-3), and 2012 (10-5) - all of which were during Lovie's tenure by the way. But despite this hasn't been able to win, let alone finish, a playoff game. Until that time I'll be a "hater" (I personally like doubter) and guess I'll pop the Midol.

In terms of skill (to this point); Jay Cutler = Jeff George.

Hell in the short time he played for the Bears Jim Miller was better. Injuries were what stopped him. I think it safe to assume McMahon was better if not for only a short period. Cutler's book isn't closed yet. He can still pull out a winning legacy if he continues on the right path and leaves his old habits behind.

Maybe you should check the date of this post versus what I was referring to. Billicks comparison to George was last week where your nugget was from last month. Billick did comment on that and thought it was premature , in fact he gets mocked pretty regular on NFC/AFC Playbook for it. Maybe he'll have to change his mind again later on? Guess we'll see .

Like Brian Billick said: Jeff George.

Dude you're an ass. EOM.

But then again we haven't seen this group of three LBers play together. So maybe with them lined up against better QB we'll see? Found this article that speaks to it a little. And it gives us some insight to who this Sharpton kid is. Who knew about the Texans connection? http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/22296...n=chicago-bears

The fact that most of his turnovers have translated to opponents scores is the only real blemish to his season. And until tonight the D appeared that it couldn't afford extra scoring opportunities to defend against. If he keeps it up, I'll be just as satisfied as you. I'm more a defensive guy personally and like what I saw earlier. Good to see the youngsters play as well as they did. The game against GB was a perfect example of my concern with Cutler. Came out and did good in the first half (similar to Carolina) then when the pressure's on and in the second half made mistakes that proved costly. He starts to free lance and revert to his old habits and things get nasty. If he can stay disciplined, even when he's behind, we should see more results similar to tonight. Outside of the GB game the score hasn't been that lopsided so yes , that is possible . Goes to show you how important it is to win the turnover battle .

Nope. Haven't yet and don't plan on it. You ever heard of the mineral pyrite? In the old days of mining several times folks would see what they thought were large amounts of gold in their runoff from mining operations. Gold and pyrite oftentimes were found together only problem pyrite doesn't hold the same value as gold. Thus the nickname "fools gold". Until cutler strings some wins consecutively and gets the Bears in a playoff game and wins, he's pyrite. Don't jump on the bandwagon just yet. It's been known to throw a wheel time and again.

Don't forget the 2-3 tipped passes. Another by Ferguson. And, I might add, another sack by Paea. He's starting to show some good as of late. Maybe they should let Williams and Briggs take more time off?

Not today he didn't. But one win does not a season make.

Sweet Willie Young!!! X2!! He must be leading the NFL by now.. Edit ... Never mind. Saw Adams post.

Conte down...again

LB .(#53)...Or reverend.

Don't know about the rest of you but this Sharpton kid looks pretty good.

Is that JeMarcus Webb wearing #67 or Jordan Mills?

Of course he is... Ugh

So who's playing LB today? Bostic, Briggs, Williams and SMC all out. Only Greene, Jones and Sharpton (who?) left. Could they line up Allen as an OLB? Probably won't see 3-4 lineups so probably not. This is probably going to be ugly. I think the key will whether the line can get pressure, Jennings can resemble his self of the previous two years (especially two years ago) and safety coverage. I'm wondering if McManis could help in the nickel coverage? He's a pretty capable player but haven't seen him in coverage. Man if there was ever a day Cutler needs to stay away from being "Hyde" it's today.