My updated predictions

[Mongo3451]

2 hours ago, Pixote said:

A writer for NFL.com just posted his power rankings for 2022.

I find it hard to believe he has the Bears at #32.

2022 Power Rankings by Dan Hanzus of NFL.com

As much as I hate it, it's hard to refute.

[killakrzydav]

If we have the number one draft pick are you taking the Bama Qb, the best OL, the Bama DE or trade back?

[Mongo3451]

Depends on what develops with Fields and the OL.  Best case is almost always a trade down.

[killakrzydav]

Bryce is the truth but I have faith our qb will develop. Best case scenario is a three first round pick haul while only dropping to five and grabbing the best OL

[Stinger226]

If Fields takes a step forward, no way we are a bottom feeder in 2022. 

[BearFan PHX]

without knowing anything about who will be in next years draft, if we have a top 5 pick, I'd put in on the DL. If Warren Sapp is out there, we need him.

[McGowan]

6 hours ago, Stinger226 said:

If Fields takes a step forward, no way we are a bottom feeder in 2022. 

Remember how bad Houston was even when Watson was lighting it up. 

[AZ54]

9 hours ago, McGowan said:

Remember how bad Houston was even when Watson was lighting it up. 

I remember how bad Watson was in a playoff game.  That was some of the worst QB play I've ever seen and I say that as a Bears fan.  He won the game running for big gains but the passing was awful.  After they beat up on Justin Fields last year it feels right that Watson landed in Cleveland.  

[killakrzydav]

Yea

 see Watson

[Stinger226]

this

https://twitter.com/chibigo72/status/1557552511854198787?s=20&t=shRITdMYvqhhVVP1MJzuLg

[AZ54]

13 hours ago, Stinger226 said:

this

https://twitter.com/chibigo72/status/1557552511854198787?s=20&t=shRITdMYvqhhVVP1MJzuLg

That is not viewable at least for those of us who don't have a Twitter acct.  

[Stinger226]

2 hours ago, AZ54 said:

That is not viewable at least for those of us who don't have a Twitter acct.  

I'll try to find it on YouTube and repost it.thanks

[adam]

On 7/27/2022 at 10:56 AM, adam said:

Ok, we are about to start the real offseason and based on the latest moves, here are my updated game predictions:

1: vs 49ers (WIN, the Bears almost beat them with Nagy's offense, Fields will beat Lance)
2: at GB SNF (LOSS, this will be a close game but GB is still better)
3: Texans (WIN, a terrible roster, this will be an easy win)
4: at NYG (WIN, Daniel Jones is still the QB, a 3-1 start is possible)
5: at Vikings (LOSS, I have Bears splitting, could be a win here and loss later)
6: Commanders TNF  (WIN, Chase Young tore his ACL and was their best player, I doubt he plays or if he does, won't be his old self)
7: at Patriots MNF (LOSS, this one could go either way, but I give the edge to the home team)
8: at Cowboys (LOSS, Prescott is a great regular season QB, 4-4 after Week ?
9: Dolphins (LOSS, the new Dolphins are much better this year)
10: Lions (WIN, they are getting better, but they still have Goff at QB)
11: at Falcons (WIN, this team is in full rebuild mode)
12: at Jets (WIN, getting better, but still not very good, 7-5 at Week 12, still in the Wild Card picture)
13: Packers (LOSS, this one could be a win, I think the Bears play everyone close)
14: Bye week (7-6 at the bye, still have playoffs in reach)
15: Eagles (LOSS, another one that could go either way, Eagles seem to be better, but not by much)
16: Bills (Xmas Eve) (LOSS, probably the best team on the schedule, I can't see the Bears beating them, this 3 game losing streak probably knocks team out of playoffs)
17: at Lions (New Years Day)  (WIN, same Lions with Goff, already eliminated, so it won't matter either way)
18: Vikings (WIN, eliminated a few weeks earlier, this game won't matter, will probably see a lot of subs starting)

I am counting 9 wins, so 9-8 or 8-9 with loss to SF? It feels like that is so doable based on the schedule. Lose to GB twice, beat DET twice, split with MIN in the division.

Thoughts?

1 for 1 baby!

[adam]

On 7/27/2022 at 1:35 PM, AZ54 said:

I don't see the 49ers game as a win.  They are just too much of a good veteran team across the board, even with their 2nd year QB and his limitations.  Not only that they run the same offense so they know how to defend it.  The only advantage we have is they have no clue how we will deploy players on offense so there are no tendencies to scout.  On the other side with their offense against our defense they have plenty of film on what Eberflus did in Indy so they'll be prepared.  That didn't help them last year so maybe there is hope:  

https://www.si.com/nfl/colts/gameday/colts-49ers-week-7-crunching-numbers

GB has the better defense and the QB plus we're on the road.  We have Getsy who can give insight into tendencies but again with a revamped WR corps who knows.  I'd guess they'll rely on their running game and screen passes early in the season so maybe we'll be ready.  This is where you need a vet like Quinn to have a big game.   I can't see our new offense having a good game on the road. 

By week 9 the talk in Miami might be benching Tua for the steady but unspectacular Bridgewater.    

 

Oh really? 

[adam]

Anyone want to change their prediction for 5-6 wins now? ?

[AZ54]

16 minutes ago, adam said:

Oh really? 

From Jul 27th, well before anything out of training camp much less the preseason games.  Even then I'd still have the 49ers favored.  However, I don't gamble much but I'd have easily taken the Bears and the points.  We had 5 rookies show up big in their first game and not just with a few good plays.  I don't know what the odds of that happening are but it's something close to zero.  Especially with 2 being at high value positions:  LT/DE which put their strength positions OT/DE against them.  

[BearFan PHX]

hahaha GO Adam!

[Mongo3451]

I'll stick with 6

[adam]

3 hours ago, AZ54 said:

From Jul 27th, well before anything out of training camp much less the preseason games.  Even then I'd still have the 49ers favored.  However, I don't gamble much but I'd have easily taken the Bears and the points.  We had 5 rookies show up big in their first game and not just with a few good plays.  I don't know what the odds of that happening are but it's something close to zero.  Especially with 2 being at high value positions:  LT/DE which put their strength positions OT/DE against them.  

I am totally messing with you. If I lost I wouldn't be digging anything up lol.

[adam]

12 minutes ago, Mongo3451 said:

I'll stick with 6

It's a bold strategy Cotton, let's see if it pays off for them!

[Mongo3451]

33 minutes ago, adam said:

It's a bold strategy Cotton, let's see if it pays off for them!

?????

[AZ54]

2 hours ago, adam said:

I am totally messing with you. If I lost I wouldn't be digging anything up lol.

I know and whenever I predict a loss I'm grateful for how wrong I was. 

Just remember the internet lives forever and what goes around comes around.  

[Stinger226]

7 hours ago, adam said:

Anyone want to change their prediction for 5-6 wins now? ?

I originally picked 9 wins, have no reason to change it now, imagine if we beat the Packers. The worst team in the league will have beaten 2 of the top 4 teams in the NFC. 2-0 and the Packers 0-2.

[killakrzydav]

 As terrible as the packers looked, there’s no way I’ wouldn’t recommend taking the bears plus ten points Sunday night in Wisconsin

[Stinger226]

4 hours ago, killakrzydav said:

 As terrible as the packers looked, there’s no way I’ wouldn’t recommend taking the bears plus ten points Sunday night in Wisconsin

I already did that and I realize that is a risky bet but I lots of times drink to much Bears coolaid. I won money on them last week, so at worst , it cancels out what I won.