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For god sakes QUITT CALLING PENALTYS ON PUNTS AND KICKOFFS THATS BS

HOLY GOD Did you see briggs?

Ya we need a very good defensive series so Hester can give us really good Field position and Rex can get a TD.

FOR freak SAKE, IT WASNT A PENALTY

Thats a Shitty performance by the O line.

My god, when was the last time Thomas Jones broke a tackle?

Hey Ron Turner, How bout we call some pass plays?

FOR GOD SAKES, QUIT RUNNING.. Thomas Jones SUX

So is he challenging that it was a catch? Otherwise I dont get the challenge.

Exactly, we need to get some hits on Johnson to maybe force him into bad situations that he doesnt normally do. A good pass rush makes any normal qb look bad.

lmao that was an idiotic challenge what is it an extra YARD? Maybe?

Ne one else get a little cringy when they saw that?

Piss they scored. LETS GO REX!

JUST WIN BABY!

JICO I gotta say, YOUR SIG ROCKS!

Harris Out, Manning In at Free Safety http://bears.scout.com/2/570779.html By John M. Crist Editor in Chief Posted Sep 20, 2006 Not many people expected Chris Harris, a 2005 6th round pick, to emerge as the starter at free safety last season. And although he did a good job fitting into the defense and doing what he was asked to do, some experts felt he lacked the speed and coverage skills to be a difference-maker at the position. Rookie Danieal Manning, on the other hand, appears to be up to the task. Bears head coach Lovie Smith cruised into the media room to talk to reporters after practice like he does every Wednesday. He elaborated on a slimmed down injury report - only Israel Idonije and Cameron Worrell are listed, both questionable - before looking forward to some of the aspects that have piqued his interest for this Sunday's NFC North showdown at Minnesota. There was one nugget he tried to slide past the members of the press in his opening statement, but the news was too big to ignore. "Football team-wise, we've made a change at the free safety position," Smith said. "Danieal Manning will start at free safety this week instead of Chris Harris. And beyond that, it's just kind of business as usual for us." This may qualify as "business as usual" to the Chief Bear, but considering the team has made a change to the starting lineup of arguably the best defense in the NFL, this quickly became the story of the day. Harris was a surprise starter last season after being selected in the 6th round of the 2005 NFL Draft out of Louisiana-Monroe, and although he played admirably in the cover-two system, he has been criticized for a lack of speed and ball skills that are a prerequisite for playing free safety. Conversely, Manning showed those skills right away in mini camp and training camp, so his elevation to starting status should not be viewed as a huge surprise. Harris replaced Mike Green as the starter very quickly last season, so a precedent had been established. "We base everything on performance," Smith said. "We've been evaluating our players for a long time, and we've seen Danieal make some good plays ... We think he gives us the best chance to win." When asked about whether Manning was given the starting nod based on what he has the potential of doing or what he has done already, Smith offered a mixed answer. "I think it will be all of the above," he said. "You have to have some natural ability, which he has. But you have to get out there and be able to perform at a certain level, too. And again, most of it is based on performance and how guys play in a game situation. We've liked Danieal all along, of course. We drafted him high (and) thought he had a lot of talent. But we need to see it in a football game, and we've had a chance to see him for a couple of football games now." It's rare that a safety has good cover skills and the ability to be a big hitter in run support, but Smith sees both of those qualities in the youngster out of Division II Abilene Christian. "He's been a good tackler for us," he said. "He has a lot of range. We've talked about him having corner skills. So a lot of those things we like, but again, we know that he's inexperienced. He's only played a couple games, but I believe in putting the best players on the football field that you think at the time, and that's where we are right now." Smith wouldn't specify whether this change is a product of Harris not playing up to standards or Manning exceeding expectations, but he stands by his belief that he's only acting in the best interest of the football team. "We like Danieal right now. I think Chris is what Chris has been. We just think Danieal gives us the best opportunity to win right now. It's nothing against Chris. We're not praising Danieal to be a superstar player. We think he is our best player at that position right now." Just looking at the numbers, Manning has made an immediate impact in the short time he has been in a Bears uniform. Through two games - both of which he came off the bench - he has been in on three tackles, broken up three passes, and picked off Brett Favre in Week 1 for his first career interception. Although Harris has racked up nine tackles as the starter, he defensed only eight passes all last season and is yet to record one so far in 2006. Smith employs a system that is geared toward speed and athleticism, and with the move he has just made, his defense just stepped it up a notch in both areas. JC

Well not very good but 6 is a good spot. Me being probably a little bias would put them around 3-5. Hell Michael Irvin even put us at number 5.

Here is mine #10 New England Vs Seattle- Branch would be going up against his former team #9 Bears vs Bills- Dick Jauron going up against the team he used to coach #8 Dallas vs Bengals- TO vs Chad what more can you say? #7 Tampa Bay vs Colts- Tony Dungy against the team he used to coach #6 Seattle vs Pittsburgh- A rematch? #5 Sandiego vs Washington- Joe Gibbs vs Marty the two oldest coaching in the NFL #4 Tennesee vs Arizona- Vince Young vs Matt Lienart part 2 #3 Minnesota vs Oakland- Rany vs his old team like when will this ever happen? Lol #2 Bears vs Ravens- The two best defenses in the NFL with up and coming offenses. This would be a great game and would love to have this matchup. #1 Colts vs Ny Giants- I think this one is obvious, this matchup would be so cool. Peyton vs Eli Part 2 with MUCH MUCH Higher stakes. Could you imagine the media coverage of this for 2 weeks?

Lol ya I know, I love when you see Rex do the double fake thing where he fakes the counter and then fakes again to TJ because you know he is going deep evertime. It was almost the same exact play with Berrian in week 1 except he was on a cross route instead of a go route.

Thats probably the only other fair option I could think of.. There two totally different RB's. Thomas Jones never breaks any tackles especially if you hit him low while Cedric invites the hits and lowers his shoulder. The way I see it is that Chicago Football is pounding it in between the tackles am I correct? TJ isnt fast he is just deseptively (sp?) quick while Cedric is a punisher. I think Cedric fits "Chicago football" much more than Thomas Jones. So if your going that route you go with Cedric but I still think you have to give him a fair shot either way not puting him in on obvious running situations while were up 30.

Why? Dont you want to atleast give him a chance to prove himself? I dont think we want to wait for someone to actually start full time in his 3rd year with that much potential. If it was up to me I would start Benson atleast two consecutive games just to see if he can provide that spark to get that running game goin.

Im just saying. Maybe we get a spark outa Cedric if he starts off the game instead of running in obvious situations. Let him work on his pass pertection skills after all he was the 4th pick in the draft..

You know what? I really think Cedric deserves a start. Thomas Jones in both games has done absolutley nothing. Even when 11 men were in the box against Cedric he still moved the pile and lowered his shoulder. Sure he didnt get many yards but he is basically a waste if we dont use him now. What is your take?

Hey wtf NOBODY CARES ABOUT THE SOX? The Bears post game live should be on!

Robbie Gould THE MAN!