Steve9347 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 If he'd said something bad, I'd have called him a jagoff, but since he picked us for the Super Bowl, I'll link it up. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/foot...tml?eref=sihpT1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I agree with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Not with this WR core. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Sep 2, 2009 -> 04:41 PM) Not with this WR core. Fact # 1: Peter King just got paid for his opinion. Fact # 2: You didn't GO BEARS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I just hope they haven't wasted this pre-season trying to win games to build hype as opposed to working stuff out that we suck at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 QUOTE (bmags @ Sep 2, 2009 -> 04:47 PM) I just hope they haven't wasted this pre-season trying to win games to build hype as opposed to working stuff out that we suck at. Our passing game sucked. I think we worked on that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchtower41 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 When was the last time Peter King was right about a Super Bowl? Yep, never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 The Bears have an absolutely horrible secondary, which is going to make this difficult. In addition to that, you need a very good pash rush to cover up for a horrible secondary, and the Bears have a below average pash rush as well. It sounds weird since it is so backwards based on history but it really is true, the Bears offense is not going to be their problem this year, their defense is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 There may be few 35-31 score games this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 My SB pick is San Diego vs Atlanta but I'm sure Norv will somehow screw it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I'm going with New England and Dallas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 WR isn't even our biggest problem. Our secondary f***ing sucks. If Tommy Harris isn't a beast, our pass defense is going to suffer and so will the entire team. I've heard that the Bears COULD sign Chris McAlister. That's definitely something I'd say yes to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Our defense has looked very good this pre-season, I think with an offense that has the ability to sustain long drives we will see a revived defensive unit also under the playcalling of Lovie Smith. The good thing about the cover 2 is it doesnt require the corners to be super talented although I think when Bowman/Tillman are healthy, we are pretty solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 QUOTE (chw42 @ Sep 2, 2009 -> 07:52 PM) WR isn't even our biggest problem. Our secondary f***ing sucks. Look, dad, this guy knows what he's talking about! I get so tired hearing about the WR corps when we've got Forte and Olsen on top of them. Our secondary is still atrocious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Sep 3, 2009 -> 12:39 AM) Look, dad, this guy knows what he's talking about! I get so tired hearing about the WR corps when we've got Forte and Olsen on top of them. Our secondary is still atrocious. If our line applies more pressure, then I think our secondary will be fine (at least average). I can see us making the superbowl, sure, I can also see us missing the playoffs. Mark my words, it will be up to the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 QUOTE (rangercal @ Sep 3, 2009 -> 12:25 AM) If our line applies more pressure, then I think our secondary will be fine (at least average). I can see us making the superbowl, sure, I can also see us missing the playoffs. Mark my words, it will be up to the line. Not calling you out, but all 32 teams in the NFL can say that. Whether their goal is winning the Super Bowl or winning the division or winning a game, it always comes down to the trenches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Trent Edwards is a definite sleeper if he has time to throw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Not that preseason predictions mean a damn thing (they're worthless. Especially in the NFL), but Peter King was either bored and just said to myself "Eh, I guess I'll just pick the Bears to win the NFC to shock some folks" or he doesn't know what the hell he's talking about. This team has MAJOR questions marks at WR, O-line, D-line, secondary. I'm not sippin' the kool-aid that some are. The WR core is awful. I don't care what anybody says. Can Cutler make a difference? That remains to be seen. Can Orlando Pace not only stay healthy all year, but can he play at anything close to a pro-bowl level? Can Chris Williams hold down the RT spot? What will we get from a totally unproven Frank Omiyale? That's just on offense. Will our D-line, the same front D-line that was just a step above pathetic last year, rebound this year? Other than supposed D-line guru coach Rod Marinelli in the fold, why am I supposed to believe they will be that much, if at all, better? We've got crappy corners (Tillman is the only decent one when healthy) and safeties that can't cover anybody. I'm sorry. I'm not usually this pessimistic. But seeing is believing in this case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 QUOTE (knightni @ Sep 3, 2009 -> 03:11 AM) Trent Edwards is a definite sleeper if he has time to throw. I have my doubts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrian Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 QUOTE (knightni @ Sep 2, 2009 -> 05:21 PM) There may be few 35-31 score games this year. Yep, and it'll probably start week 1. QUOTE (zenryan @ Sep 2, 2009 -> 05:36 PM) My SB pick is San Diego vs Atlanta but I'm sure Norv will somehow screw it up. That's also my pick. San Diego gets Merriman back, they drafted Larry English out of NIU, rumor has it LT and Gates are 100%, and Vincent Jackson is playing for a new contract. Also, Atlanta lost Michael Boley and Harry Douglas, but they gained Tony Gonzalez. If they don't make it, my backup pick in the NFC is Philadelphia. However, I hope I'm wrong and it's the Bears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerhead johnson Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Sep 3, 2009 -> 08:27 AM) Not that preseason predictions mean a damn thing (they're worthless. Especially in the NFL), but Peter King was either bored and just said to myself "Eh, I guess I'll just pick the Bears to win the NFC to shock some folks" or he doesn't know what the hell he's talking about. This team has MAJOR questions marks at WR, O-line, D-line, secondary. I'm not sippin' the kool-aid that some are. The WR core is awful. I don't care what anybody says. Can Cutler make a difference? That remains to be seen. Can Orlando Pace not only stay healthy all year, but can he play at anything close to a pro-bowl level? Can Chris Williams hold down the RT spot? What will we get from a totally unproven Frank Omiyale? That's just on offense. Will our D-line, the same front D-line that was just a step above pathetic last year, rebound this year? Other than supposed D-line guru coach Rod Marinelli in the fold, why am I supposed to believe they will be that much, if at all, better? We've got crappy corners (Tillman is the only decent one when healthy) and safeties that can't cover anybody. I'm sorry. I'm not usually this pessimistic. But seeing is believing in this case. Every team has weaknesses, but I object to some of those complaints. Our offensive line is looking pretty damn good with the additions of Pace, Omiyale, Schaeffer, and Williams. We also have the best DT rotation in the business, even without Dvoracek. Tommie Harris Marcus Harrison Anthony Adams Israel Idonije Jarron Gilbert ^ Nobody in the NFL w/ the exception of the Giants is seeing that DT depth. Dvoracek made it a landslide when he was healthy. We're gonna be stuffing the run something fierce, as per usual. Also, anybody that's been paying close attention to these preseason games can see that the Bears are gonna have an effective passing attack with Olsen/Clark/Forte/Hester/Bennett. The key ingredient is Cutler's ability to buy time, no doubt. There are too many positives here. Just sit back and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I just cant believe Peter King didnt pick the Vikings, the way he sucks up to Brett Favre every day and begs to bear his child Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 The Bears will be closer to 8-8 this year than super bowl bound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Sep 3, 2009 -> 10:26 AM) The Bears will be closer to 8-8 this year than super bowl bound. You shut your dirty mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Sep 3, 2009 -> 10:27 AM) You shut your dirty mouth. I hate to rain on your parade, but I just don't see it. They have the worst WR core in football and the secondary is just bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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