Uncle Buck

I have had some time to reflect on the Cutler injury and I wanted to ask the board something: What do you really expect from your backup quarterback when your starter is likley to be out for an extended time? I would say that most backups are such for a reason; either they are in the development stage or have not succeeded on the big stage in other locales. Not every backup can come in and perform like Frank Reich; usually their performance tends to gravitate towards the Caleb Hanie end of the spectrum. For me, the best I can hope for from McCown is a .500 record. I don't think he will win every game with Cutler out. Your thoughts? P.S. I don't think we should think that the 1/2 game sample size of McCown's performance in this offense is evidence that Cutler is expendable, IMHO.

The man will own the city!

One of the McCaskeys would then serenade Fendi like they did Urlacher a few years ago; Fendi gets a endorsement deal with Mr. Submarine and a show on the Score with Eric Weems

The way this season has unveiled, I would not be suprised if it indeed happened.

Josh McCown, with the steely will and iron clasped grip of Fendi Autobon will lead the Bears to victory over the hated Packers.

You are completely right in the context of making room to account for the injuries. I viewed it as some on this defense needs to be held accountable for their performance; and I don't think it will happen. For instance, financial implications aside, I'd end the Conte experience and have a plan for Wright's replacement. I realize there is only so much than can be done.

:shakehead Those damn 50-53rd players on the roster have really failed us

Excellent news considering the media commentary as to how bad he seemed back in the locker room

PEr WSCR, torn groin muscle

How mysterious is that? Who would get fired? Are we blaming the D-Line coach for Peppers failing? Secondary players getting their walking papers?

Since the days of Vince Tobin (save perhaps for Ron Rivera's tenure) the Bear's organization has been happy to settle for a bend don't break defense. This, I have never liked nor ever will. Conceptually the thought is that a team will have to put together long drives to score against you and at some point they (the offense) will make a mistake. It sounds solid and perhaps the odds of this defensive style will work is better than average. But yesterday the Skins had 6 drives of 50 yards or better; all resulting in scores and consuming 25 minutes of time. For the year, the Bears have allowed 29 drives of 50 yards or longer, resulting in 17 TDs and 10 FG; so 2 ended in no scoring. So this philosophy is not working this year as the opposition is succeeding at a 93% clip. I am not trying to pile on; I have always despised this defensive approach. It is easier to accept when we force turnovers, so I mumble to myself and move on. But with everything happening this year, the snowball effect of player's going down...Yikes

Wonder what ever happened to Warrick " check the wrong box" Holdman?

Seriously, Bears - 28 The Artists formerly known as Redskins-24

Good, let me get it started.... g_d dammit Shea!!!! Sorry could not resist

I just remember the announcers gushing over how Urlacher was used so effectively as the Vick spy; even better was just watching Vick turn into a pile of goo.

Coudn't hurt; if the money is right.

At one point in that game Vick had his field jacket on and his head was hung low; his body language clearly screaming "I want no part of that guy!"

Regarding the tackling, and it is league wide, but players are too focused on the ball punch. They are more interested in trying to separate the ball than bringing down the man. First guy needs to wrap up, others after can ball punch

Jim Finks always looked to build a team from the line out; that being said, Emery took on the O-Line last year. With the injuries this year, he is going to have to look to do the same on the other side of the ball. With Melton's injury, will he be back, for the money he may still demand? Will Collins rebound well enough to get back into the backup role.

The Mully & Hanley show this morning was discussing the game with Tom Thayer and this defensive stat came up: According to PFF the Bears missed 85 tackles last year; this year they are measuring at 55 through 6 games.

I would agree on the Forte comments, he is not an up the gut back. I think Trestman has some good designs for him with the passes to the back and the pitches to get him wide. As for the offense, I am happy with what I have seen to this point. There are glimpses of some excellent calls taking advantage of the defense with some flashes of real nice execution. I hope for the continued growth. Mayock had a great point in the fourth quarter when the line stunt called for the front five to slant to the left, leaving the right edge open, with the back obligated to block that open edge rusher. Forte slanted left with the line, so a good line call, but perhaps some miscommunication on Forte's part. Once these four new line starters really gel with the whole unit, that probably doesn't happen and Jay gets extra time. As for the defense, surely the loss of our tackles does not help, but I can't help but wonder what else is really missing. I don't think we took a huge step backwards with our two new linebackers. Peanut's early injuries surely don't help. But the safety play is sorely lacking and McFailin is not progressing like anyone thought. He really looks overmatched out there. Tucker needs to be creative in how he uses him or throw caution to the wind and let some rookies have their moment.

Listening to post game and hearing Cutler's comments, overlooked in this game for me at least, is the concept that the short week drastically reduced the game plan. Cutler said the team just tried to focus on what it does best in respect to the development of the game plan. Given that this offense is a work in progress, it says a lot that they could pull off three nice drives in the first half. Would have been nice to carry that over into the second half. So some kudos to them to still be able pull off some nice offensive gains.

This offense needs to get better each week because they are going to need to score 30+ in every game. I don't know that there is any fix for Mel Tucker's side of the ball at this point. So the offense has to find a way to carry the team. As a long time fan, having a offense getting to the point that it wins the game is a real shift in my thinking.

Amen, the hands on the clock go round and round while we stroll to the line

Tackle someone you bitches