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If we can't beat a QB that has been out for 7 weeks, at home, with a not-100% RB, we don't deserve to be in the playoffs. This game is a true test for the entire team. SF, NO, or ARZ (our most likely first round opponents) are not going to like playing in Chicago in early January. We have already shown multiple times this season that we can play in bad weather and cold. Also, a win against GB will be a huge confidence boost for the entire team.

I mention it, but based on their home performance over the last few years, SEA losing 2 straight at home is the least likely scenario out of all outcomes. For teams I would least like to face, SEA, SF and PHI are the 3 with the best running games, thus would be the toughest opponents with NO, DAL, and ARZ being the easiest opponents.

They said he has not practiced yet and will at least be questionable for Sunday.

I agree, basically McCown has a job if he wants one in Chicago. He can also probably get picked up by a team closer to his family if he so chooses.

Here we go, it will be interesting to see if he is "rusty" like Cutler was vs Cleveland and Philly. We are going to need Peppers, SMC, and the rest of the D-Line to come up big. I just hope we have different results compared to 2011. Same location, same QB's, hopefully a different result. In a way, Rodgers playing sets up for either an epic win or a disastrous loss. We can win and go in knowing we played the best Packer team they had, knock them out of the playoffs, we do it at home, and avenge the 2011 NFC Championship loss - or we lose, to a QB who has been out forever, to our division rival who wins the Division in our house, and knocks us out of the playoffs, all in one shot. Man it is going to be crazy. We really need the fans to come out and be loud. Rodgers timing has to be a little off and a lot of noise surely will make it worse.

Assume Bears, Seahawks (vs STL), Panthers (at ATL), and Saints (vs TB) win. That leaves 2 games to deciding the seeding for the NFC. SEA and CAR would finish 1-2. PHI at DAL SF at ARZ If SF and PHI win (favorites): NO at PHI and SF at CHI 4 If ARZ and DAL win (home teams/underdogs): SF at CHI 3 and NO at DAL If SF and DAL win: NO at CHI 3 and SF at DAL If ARZ and PHI win: SF at PHI and NO at CHI 4 So to me, the best matchup is NO in Chicago, and that would only happen in the last 2 scenarios. If all favorites win, we get SF. A crazy scenario is if SEA somehow loses (possible but unlikely), they could drop all the way to the 5th seed (SF wins division) and would play in Chicago if Philly wins. Otherwise, we would be 6th and play NO. Lastly, we can draw ARZ at home if ARZ and DAL win, and NO loses. That would be pretty crazy too.

It is definitely on Tucker. The players are put in position based on the scheme, and obviously Tucker has no clue except on how to apply A gap pressure. I can't remember SMC ever having contain, ever. He also gets pushed around in the run game like a rag doll. Bostic and Greene are literally running around the field with no clear responsibility. They are never in their gaps and I can't remember the last time they had a stuff. Conte seems to always run at a 90 degree angle to the sidelines and misses those long deep sidelines passes everytime. When I see those passes, I just wait for Conte to dive into the screen a second too late as the WR scores.

Quarterback: Jay Cutler - depends on how he performs vs GB and if we make the playoffs. Also, I think his price will determine if he comes back Jordan Palmer - probably depends on if Jay stays or goes Josh McCown - should be a keeper but everything will be based on Cutler Running Backs Tony Fiammetta - depends on price, would be good to keep him as he will have an extra year in the system vs a new FB Wide Receivers: Devin Hester - Gone, I can't see them bringing him back Tight Ends: Dante Rosario - Gone, very little production and limited to blocking Offensive Tackles: Jonathan Scott - Keep, very solid backup Guards: Matt Slauson - Keep, I would like to see some continuity on the line Eben Britton - Keep, 6th Olineman Centers: Roberto Garza - I would say he is gone, and we look to draft or bring in an FA Defensive Ends: Corey Wootton - Very underwhelming this year, so re-sign if the price is right Defensive Tackles: Nate Collins - Keep, we need this to be a strength next year Henry Melton - Keep, same Jay Radcliff - Keep, same Outside Linebackers James Anderson - Gone, looks slow, and is out of position as much as the rookies Inside Linebackers DJ Williams - I am mixed on him, and his return will be dependent on how they evaluate Bostic Blake Costanzo - Keep, good Special Teamer, and as bad as that unit has been, we need some quality on there Larry Grant - Gone Cornerbacks: Charles Tillman - Keep Tim Jennings - Keep Kelvin Hayden - Gone with CB drafted Zack Bowman - Keep Sherrick McManis - Gone Safeties: Major Wright - Keep, only serviceable Safety we have Anthony Walters - Gone Craig Steltz - Gone Kickers: Robbie Gould - Depends, this will be another one based on the price

I agree, a great bunch of people and die hard fans on this board. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!!!

The playoffs are a new season, anything can happen. We actually have as good of a shot as anyone once we get in. Some teams are over-rated, some have injuries left and right. Anything can happen. NE has no Gronk, Wilfork, an Mayo, Denver lost Miller, has no Clady, and Welker is still hurt. Seattle, though solid, is very over-rated IMO. Beyond Lynch their offense is average at best and the defense is down a few starters. SF almost lost to ATL. Carolina looks like the best team and even then, they lost Smith and Cam is either hot or cold. I actually like our chances if we get in. We will be underdogs and will have nothing to lose. The added revenue will also help the team stay near the cap.

I agree, all these guys and Michael Bush need to go. The team gets better if we replace these guys with league average players, that is how bad they have been. Our Safeties have almost single-handedly accounted for 2 losses this season.

The only difference between Josh and Flynn is age. He was signed to a large contract due to potential and age. I agree though that McCown may out-price the Bears cap unless Cutler signs a team friendly deal. I understand the need to see Cutler, but is a potential playoff berth and possible playoff run (who knows) worth the risk? So we are led to believe that the team does not know what they have in Cutler already and need another high leverage game to (discount) double check his resume? To me that makes no sense. The team already has their mind made up and by the looks of it, Cutler is their guy.

lol, that's fine a long as Trestman believes he gives us the best chance to win.

Fabrication? Even though we were down 21 after one Cutler pass, that was still 2 drives; and we now count a fumble on a kickoff as a drive? That makes sense. Cutler was in on 4 straight drives that yielded 0 points and 4 punts. How is that fabricating anything? He had a chance after every Philly score except for the fumble to bring us back yet he did nothing. So based on some of the comments, once a team gets a big lead and the defense pins their ears back, it's game over. There is nothing an offense can do with Forte, Marshall, Jeffery, and Bennett. Why is questioning the play of the QB make someone a hater? I want Cutler to succeed because that equals wins for us, but when he is clearly part of the problem, along with many others, he should be held accountable.

I am wondering if this somehow played a part in that ugly display we saw last night. I really hope this was all part of a bigger plan.

I don't know who is worse, the Cutler haters or the Cutler apologists. No one is saying that the defense or ST didn't suck, or the entire team was not brutal. They were. However, just looking at the offense and Cutler, he contributed significantly to the loss. While we were getting down 21-0, he had 3 consecutive 3 and outs. The defense was on the field for almost the entire first quarter. Then to complete the half, he drives the team down to the 19 only to take 2 consecutive sacks to push us out of scoring range. Almost all his throws were off, he held onto the ball too long, threw into double coverage (meaning someone else was wide open), and didn't make the correct blocking calls at the line.

I agree, there is a lot on Tucker. You hear about the other teams with great defenses, and the players will tell you that the coaches have them in the right spot or in a position to succeed. I just don't see that at all. On almost every single play we look like we are out-schemed and someone is out of position/gap. I would rather move on from him and try someone else. The jury is still out on Emery. Bostic now looks over-rated with guys like Alonso playing solid. SMC is a complete bust and Peppers is over the hill. For Trestman, it has been a mixed bag. I believe the Cutler decision was more based on loyalty than anything. We will see if he was the right choice as Arians has looked really good in ARZ. Kromer - Can't complain with what he has done, he probably has been the lone bright spot for the coaching staff. Decamillis - Can you have a unit get that bad over one off season with a coaching change? Obviously his ideas and techniques don't work. I would relieve him of his duties.

Connor, do you really think Cutler gives us the best chance to win at this point? Something is clearly wrong with him. He had 1 or 2 good throws all game, but otherwise he looked brutal.

I would rather see him start to at least give us a chance next week. If Jay starts, we will lose. GB is in his head. Please just come up with a phantom injury.

Tucker is technically worse. He took one of the best defenses in the league and turned it into garbage almost over night. Shoop took crap and made it diarrhea.

54 pts? Wow this is an absolute embarrassment.

The entire team just wants to get the game over. McCown should've started the 2nd half.

Right after he breaks Sid Luckman's career passing yardage record by 1, lol.

You are not. Something is clearly wrong with him, whether it is injury-related, physically, mentally. He can overcome some of it with his arm, but he is literally no better than Rex Grossman at this point. His mechanics have regressed, and he still holds onto the ball too long.

There is the Pick-6, I called it, just a little late. Please someone defend that, please start McCown next week.