balta1701-A Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said Tuesday that QB Tarvaris Jackson suffered a turf toe in the loss to the Giants and that Favre's season — and career — might not be over. Jackson struggled in replacing Favre, whose 297-game consecutive streak came to an end Monday, against the Giants. Frazier said Jackson might not be available for Thursday's practice as the Vikings get ready for a game against the Bears. ... If neither QB could go, rookie Joe Webb — a college quarterback who played some receiver and took seven snaps behind center last night — could be the starter. Frazier said the team is looking at free-agent possibilities for quarterbacks to sign prior to game time. "We'll have to do that just because we don't know," Frazier said. "We have a list of about eight names." Patrick Ramsey reportedly has been one of the eight players the Vikings hope to contact, but Frazier said he didn't believe Daunte Culpepper was among the QBs the team might reach out to. The Vikings' emergency QB on Monday night would have been WR Greg Camarillo had Jackson and Webb both been too hurt to play. Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Drool.... Could we KO him for good? I'm jazzed at the possibility... Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmahaBear Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 ok... this looks really good on paper... only problem is that we are the Bears and with our luck, Webb will play and turn out to be the next coming of John Elway and we get throttled.. But I hope we beat the dog crap out of them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Whoever said recently that we have had all sorts of luck with opponents' injuries has nailed it yet again. Really, I can't remember the last time a team faced so many opponents that had significant injuries just before the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Whoever said recently that we have had all sorts of luck with opponents' injuries has nailed it yet again. Really, I can't remember the last time a team faced so many opponents that had significant injuries just before the game. Perhaps but I can remember the last time opponents faced the Bears when they had significant injuries and it wasn't that long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flea Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.lockerpulse.com/News/Chicago-Be...n=Chicago-Bears Chicago Bears' Good Fortune Has Limits—or Does It? By Gene Chamberlain (Correspondent) on December 14, 2010 The Indianapolis Colts have a horseshoe on the side of their helmets. The Chicago Bears this year have one stuck up their, well, you know. Certainly teams can make some of their good fortune, and good teams are those who take advantage of good fortune. With this in mind, do not consider this a suggestion that the Bears are a fluke. They have plenty of talent, have had good coaching this season and beat both the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles—no minor accomplishment. They have had breaks and have capitalized. But there's a difference between a few breaks and something good happening at virtually every single turn. Good fortune hasn't just smiled on the Bears—it has given them a bear hug. Detroit wide receiver Calvin Johnson had the infamous "did not complete the process of the catch" in the end zone in the opener which allowed the Bears to escape an embarrassing defeat in a game they completely dominated. They benefited from a Green Bay record 18 penalties as the Packers self-destructed in a Monday night game. They came off the Giants loss needing to rebound in a big way and didn't have quarterback Jay Cutler due to a concussion. So who should be up next on their schedule? Impotent Carolina, without wide receiver Steve Smith. They benefited against Buffalo when the Bills inexplicably tried for a long ball when owning a two-point fourth-quarter lead—quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick badly underthrew his receiver for the interception by Tim Jennings that turned around the game. Due to injuries they faced third string quarterbacks in Miami, against Detroit and may very well see one this week because of Brett Favre's shoulder injury and Tarvaris Jackson's turf toe. They beat an Eagles team that didn't have injured cornerback Asante Samuel, the NFL interception leader at the time. When they lost badly to the Patriots Sunday in what they had hoped would be the final proof that they are legit, the Bears still came away big winners. Detroit upset Green Bay for a divisional defeat that drove a stake right into the heart of the Packers' playoff chances. Against Minnesota there's a chance the Bears might not have to face injured running back Adrian Peterson, and even if they do, it will be a week following the Vikings' elimination from the playoff chase. It's a Viking team without incentive, and now the game is going to be outside, something that can't possibly favor the dome-bound Vikings, even if they are at home and celebrating their 50th anniversary as a team. Probably the luckiest aspect for the Bears has been their ability to remain virtually injury-free. Unlike in 2009 when Brian Urlacher went down for the season at halftime of the opener, they have had no serious season-ending or even long-term injuries. Linebacker Lance Briggs missed a few games with an ankle sprain and linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa has been out two games due to a knee injury. Early in the season they lost tackle Chris Williams to a hamstring pull and guard Roberto Garza a few weeks due to a knee injury, but that's been the extent of their injuries. No team with Julius Peppers, Urlacher and Briggs on defense can be called lucky to be in the playoff chase. Yet, these breaks just keep on falling the Bears' way. Now they can win the division title and avoid a final week showdown in Green Bay for a playoff spot simply by beating Minnesota, as long as Tom Brady wins in New England for the 27th straight time on Sunday. They will be playing a Packers team that likely will be using inexperienced Matt Flynn at quarterback. Eventually the breaks will stop coming, right? Probably in the playoffs? Good always beats lucky in the playoffs, right? After what's happened so far, though, it's probably best not to make a wager on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.lockerpulse.com/News/Chicago-Be...n=Chicago-Bears Chicago Bears' Good Fortune Has Limits—or Does It? By Gene Chamberlain (Correspondent) on December 14, 2010 The Indianapolis Colts have a horseshoe on the side of their helmets. The Chicago Bears this year have one stuck up their, well, you know. Certainly teams can make some of their good fortune, and good teams are those who take advantage of good fortune. With this in mind, do not consider this a suggestion that the Bears are a fluke. They have plenty of talent, have had good coaching this season and beat both the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles—no minor accomplishment. They have had breaks and have capitalized. But there's a difference between a few breaks and something good happening at virtually every single turn. Good fortune hasn't just smiled on the Bears—it has given them a bear hug. Detroit wide receiver Calvin Johnson had the infamous "did not complete the process of the catch" in the end zone in the opener which allowed the Bears to escape an embarrassing defeat in a game they completely dominated. They benefited from a Green Bay record 18 penalties as the Packers self-destructed in a Monday night game. They came off the Giants loss needing to rebound in a big way and didn't have quarterback Jay Cutler due to a concussion. So who should be up next on their schedule? Impotent Carolina, without wide receiver Steve Smith. They benefited against Buffalo when the Bills inexplicably tried for a long ball when owning a two-point fourth-quarter lead—quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick badly underthrew his receiver for the interception by Tim Jennings that turned around the game. Due to injuries they faced third string quarterbacks in Miami, against Detroit and may very well see one this week because of Brett Favre's shoulder injury and Tarvaris Jackson's turf toe. They beat an Eagles team that didn't have injured cornerback Asante Samuel, the NFL interception leader at the time. When they lost badly to the Patriots Sunday in what they had hoped would be the final proof that they are legit, the Bears still came away big winners. Detroit upset Green Bay for a divisional defeat that drove a stake right into the heart of the Packers' playoff chances. Against Minnesota there's a chance the Bears might not have to face injured running back Adrian Peterson, and even if they do, it will be a week following the Vikings' elimination from the playoff chase. It's a Viking team without incentive, and now the game is going to be outside, something that can't possibly favor the dome-bound Vikings, even if they are at home and celebrating their 50th anniversary as a team. Probably the luckiest aspect for the Bears has been their ability to remain virtually injury-free. Unlike in 2009 when Brian Urlacher went down for the season at halftime of the opener, they have had no serious season-ending or even long-term injuries. Linebacker Lance Briggs missed a few games with an ankle sprain and linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa has been out two games due to a knee injury. Early in the season they lost tackle Chris Williams to a hamstring pull and guard Roberto Garza a few weeks due to a knee injury, but that's been the extent of their injuries. No team with Julius Peppers, Urlacher and Briggs on defense can be called lucky to be in the playoff chase. Yet, these breaks just keep on falling the Bears' way. Now they can win the division title and avoid a final week showdown in Green Bay for a playoff spot simply by beating Minnesota, as long as Tom Brady wins in New England for the 27th straight time on Sunday. They will be playing a Packers team that likely will be using inexperienced Matt Flynn at quarterback. Eventually the breaks will stop coming, right? Probably in the playoffs? Good always beats lucky in the playoffs, right? After what's happened so far, though, it's probably best not to make a wager on this. This is a very good article...it reflects what I've been saying for several weeks now. The Bears could easily have lost to Detroit, Green Bay, Buffalo, Philly, and Detroit again. Maybe the football gods are finally shining on the Bears? After all, Farv is having his worst year - professional and public - in a very long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears4Ever_34 Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 You could say stuff like that with a bunch of teams. That's why a win is a win. I don't see people wanting to take away Pittsburgh's win against Buffalo when they definitely should have lost in OT if Johnson would have just caught the ball. And how many times should the Jet's have lost in games that they have come back and won late? There are just so many scenarios that you could say might have happened but the reality is the Bears won those games and I don't see a point in nitpicking at their wins and calling them flukes. No, the Bears went out and won the game against the opponent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Opporunistic! This is a very good article...it reflects what I've been saying for several weeks now. The Bears could easily have lost to Detroit, Green Bay, Buffalo, Philly, and Detroit again. Maybe the football gods are finally shining on the Bears? After all, Farv is having his worst year - professional and public - in a very long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 When luck happens to a good team that is expected to win (like the Stleelers for example) it's considered "good teams find ways to win". When it happens to a team like the Bears, who many feel aren't that good, it's considered being lucky. Until we are a consistentluy winning franchise, we will be considered lucky with wins... And I could care less. No matter how we win a SB... I'd love it to be like '85 with being good and dominating, but sure as hell I'd take a lucky Hester return to win it... You could say stuff like that with a bunch of teams. That's why a win is a win. I don't see people wanting to take away Pittsburgh's win against Buffalo when they definitely should have lost in OT if Johnson would have just caught the ball. And how many times should the Jet's have lost in games that they have come back and won late? There are just so many scenarios that you could say might have happened but the reality is the Bears won those games and I don't see a point in nitpicking at their wins and calling them flukes. No, the Bears went out and won the game against the opponent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balta1701-A Posted December 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Frazier says Favre may still be an option for Monday. Personally...I think having Peppers hit a 40+ year old man outdoors in 0 degree (Fahrenheit) weather sounds absolutely beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears4Ever_34 Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Some part of me thinks, with the way the weather is suppose to be Monday night, Favre will make sure he takes atleast one more week off. We should be able to blow this team out of the water regardless and I expect us to play some inspired football given how badly we were beaten last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Moth frothingly beautiful...bring it old man. Nothing would make me happier than being the team that knocks his ass into retirement. Well, a SB win would top that... Frazier says Favre may still be an option for Monday. Personally...I think having Peppers hit a 40+ year old man outdoors in 0 degree (Fahrenheit) weather sounds absolutely beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TerraTor Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Perhaps but I can remember the last time opponents faced the Bears when they had significant injuries and it wasn't that long ago. Id rather have Favre out there than anyone. We know he sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Hochuli 3:16 Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Detroit- a ruke is a rule. It's not luck that the Bears won. They scored more points, Peppers HURT Stafford, and held Best to like 30 yards, and Johnson was a dumbass for celebrating like a goon. GB- 18 penalties is a good start, but Bears had to capitalize on them too. Also, they forced a fumble under 2 minutes to go which isn't luck. Miami- are Henne or Pennington truly better than Thigpen? Detroit- Stafford has been out all year and Hill is just a bit better than Stanton anyhow. Sure, they've benefitted a bit, but the Bears were without Briggs for the Seattle and Washington games. So there, it's even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixote Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 I am seeing on NFL.com Jackson is going on IR with a turf toe, guess he is no where near as tough as Favre, LOL. I wonder if Favre would have gone on IR with a turf toe? http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81cf...le=HP_headlines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan1974 Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 I am seeing on NFL.com Jackson is going on IR with a turf toe, guess he is no where near as tough as Favre, LOL. I wonder if Favre would have gone on IR with a turf toe? http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81cf...le=HP_headlines Tavaris Jackson Consecutive Games Started streak ends at 1....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balta1701-A Posted December 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Favre has apparently ruled himself out due to continuing numbness in his right hand. Rookie Joe Webb is lined up as the starter, with Patrick Ramsey as his backup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChileBear Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Favre has apparently ruled himself out due to continuing numbness in his right hand. Rookie Joe Webb is lined up as the starter, with Patrick Ramsey as his backup. y hope is the D plays inspired and the O can score some points. Beat the Queens, clinch the division AND STAY HEALTHY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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