BearFan2000

Not surprised, and I'd rather see him rest and get fully healed rather than rushing back again. Kinda sucks that this is the game I'm going to and won't get to see Cutler play but I don't mind seeing McCown play. In my fantasy league I actually have both Romo and McCown and I'm going to start McCown.

makes sense makes getting through the line faster. We're planning on traveling as light as possible. One other question, would there be any chance someone would be able to record the game and halftime retirement ceremony if they show it, for me? I would gladly pay for materials, time, effort, and shipping. I don't have cable/sat so I can't DVR it.

So anything metal, i.e., batteries, memory cards, keys, change, etc. should be in the clear bag?

And this is one of the positives I'm taking away from what has been an up and down and disappointing season, should we indeed miss the playoffs. With our playoff hopes bleak, it's made me look at the team from the perspective of what we have going for us from this point forward. The fact that we have an offensive system that not require superman under center to succeed is huge. Being able to have a decent QB (and that is how I classify McCown) and he will be good with the potential to be really good. And it will take a good QB and make them exceptional. Similar to NE where we've seen that when the surrounding cast drops in quality so did Brady's performance. There are offenses around the league where you can about plug any competent QB in and the offense will succeed. For many long years we've not been one of those teams. Now it seems we very well could be. Let's not forget that prior to the Redskins game there was concern about McCown even being serviceable at QB if Jay got hurt, we've seen Josh suck here in the past. I'm sure I"m not alone that when Jay went down in that game I thought it was over right there. He came in cold and the offense didn't miss a beat. I'm loving the development of Jeffery. Two 200+ receiving games in one season last week breaking his own franchise record setting performance. And that TD he caught was probably the sickest thing I've seen in some time. The body control to stay in bounds, the intelligence to keep the ball clutched up high where it couldn't be knocked away and the strength to maintain control through the catch process was amazing. Marshall was 100% correct when he said this kid is going to be a stud. Heck given time he may actually outshine Marshall in this offense. What a luxury to have to absolute beasts on the field at the same time, and throw in Bennet as the best TE we've had in years along with Forte..... Damn we have some weapons. While the D still looks bad for the most part, I like the addition of Ratliff, the maturation of the younger guys in the line. Getting our vets back healthy next year along with some good draft picks on D and we might see the D much improved next year. Not saying I expect it to be like we're used to, but the last few games at times the D has actually held it's own. Just has really lacked consistency and on field leadership.

Ok for those of you who have been to games at Soldier Field recently I have some questions. Dad and I are still planning on going, and I picked up a regulation clear plastic bag that meets the 12x6x12 size limit. The items I'm considering bringing: 1 small Sony camera with extra batteries and memory cards 1 larger Sony camera with a telephoto lens that is under 6" so it meets the guidelines. Several AA batteries and memory cards 1 backup battery for my cell phone. 2 ponchos (if it looks like rain in the forecast) 1 small blanket (possibly) Since your not allowed to bring a camera case, can the cameras, batteries, and cards be stored in the clear bag? Do they make you empty your pockets and wand you? or can I just keep the batteries/cards on my person either in an inside coat pocket or pants pockets? What are some things I should know ahead of time, any tips? Do they search your plastic bag? Other than obvious things what should I avoid taking with us to the game?

hindsight is always 20/20. Gould nails it and we're not having this conversation. We were frankly lucky to even have a shot at winning because minny screwed up a golden shot to win.

miserable day Gents..... lets be honest this team wouldn't have done a thing in the playoffs.. FU Vikings..... I F'ng hate them.

need a turnover now Game over now

OMG...... Gould misses

NO GOOD DAMN!!!!!!!! we actually got a favorable call that wasn't a face mask. Gotta take advantage of this.

I can't watch this....

unless we come up with a block season is over. We killed ourselves when we let them off the hook on 4th and long on their goal line....

ball game gents.. they're going to cal a horseshit horsecollar Refs clearly helping Minny today. Picking up penalties that would help us, throwing bogus ones that help minny.... last three weeks, we've been getting screwed at critical points in these games.

nothing to lose taking a shot at the 66 yarder, miss and make a tackle and it's OT. Course same could be said for the halftime kick.

Add in the winnable game vs Detroit that would have nullified their tiebreaker over us. Our only shot is to somehow win the division, I don't see us getting one of the wild cards. GB nearly pulled out a win yesterday and I think are a much stronger team with Flynn than Wallace or tolzein. And with Rodgers getting closer to returning they could be the front runner, if Detroit collapses as they often do, and we continue to stumble. The only silver lining yesterday was the Detroit loss and GB/Minny Tie. We need to win out, and hope Detroit stumbles. that is our best shot.

It's easy to overlook the amount of injuries at key positions in our D, and that we literally are starting a second string D. Some positions are even down to 3rd options. I've seen Frey out there. Liked him in preseason but right now it's such a mess it's hard to even evaluate or tell what the plan is. The Austin end around for their first TD, I saw Shea run himself out of the play. on the replay they focused on the block on Conte, but what made that play happen was Shea instead of staying home and playing contain heads for the QB only to have Austin sprint past him with the ball. Shea stays home and keeps contain he has a chance to make that tackle for a minimal gain. There are so many little things that are killing us on D. Lack of contain, poor angles, poor gap integrity, players playing themselves out of position, poor tackling, etc. It's maddening to watch especially when you contrast it with what we are used to seeing out of our D. I think the key injuries are the ones in the middle having our D-Line so gutted by injury that the lack of skill and experience with the backups now playing, has made us a sieve against the run, and little or no pressure on the QB, just exasperates and exposes all the other weaknesses. If your D Line can stop the run and get regular pressure on the QB, it makes the rest of the D's job that much easier. Just like offense it all starts up front.

Just don't see the D getting any better this year. This game reminds me of the first detroit game. We got behind the 8 ball early. and never could recover. We are a team that can only really play with a lead, if we get behind by more than a score our D can't make the necessary stops to come back. fitting end to this debacle an interception. GB leading by 3 in OT ove the vikings. If they win there will be a 3 way tie in our division with detroit holding the tie breaker over us.

Maybe I should sell my Monday night tickets vs the cowboys. The bears are getting worse each week now.

he was down but they'll give it to the rams

Game over. Nice job blowing the game Chicago!

I'm 36 and hardly in football shape I could probably run on the Bears D

sadly a moot point cause we can't stop anyone. down 6 and they are moving the ball. Time and our own ineptness on D is our biggest enemy now

we got screwed a few times earlier so serves them right.

make up call?

TD Forte!!!! now don't take this one away from Matt too.... guessing they will though it's close