Comments on: Preseason 2009 Complete

By: sven

sven — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:14:06 +0000

Il agree Perno that “it doesn’t really matter who plays in the secondary if there is no pass rush”; but let’s imagine for a while that we proudly possess a pass rush, then it starts to matter who plays in the secondary; and so far we look shaky. But then you’re right: they shouldn’t be as exposed as last year and hopefully we will look decent. I just don’t expect lots of three and outs or interceptions.
Will Tillman ever be “ready to go” before Bowman lands on injury reserve? Will Vanishing Vasher ever re-appear? We’re going to need strong support from our safeties. And can AP get the job done as the Number 2 if Forte should go down?
Man this is going to be exciting. Go Bears!

By: Perno

Perno — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:55:20 +0000

Totally agree w/ guiseppe: It doesn’t really matter who plays in the secondary if there is no pass rush. A good rush will make everything better. Oh and don’t count on seeing Tillman for another 3 weeks or so, that’s my feeling anyways. Their saying Bowman just had a tight hamstring, but that’s probably to make the Pack think he might play, I say he doesn’t play for another 2-3 weeks as well. Hopefully I’m wrong on both.

By: guiseppe

guiseppe — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:55:54 +0000

The bears secoundry will be fine. The main reason last year was no pass rush. As long as we can put pressuer on the quaterback we will get some turn overs. The office will be a power house this year. I am hoping Al Aflava turns in to another Mike Brown befor the injuries. Go Bears

By: Higgins

Higgins — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:28:01 +0000

Wow, probably also the field will go up in flames, Soldier field will burn to the ground, all of the McCaskey’s will get swine flu, and the holy grave of George Halas will be unearthed and robbed, completing a total Bears Apocalypse!! Do not give in to the b.s. The improved pass rush will improve the secondary. I am excited about Zach Bowman! Once he gets used to the backpedalling that Jon Hoke makes his secondary do, he will be fine. Last year people were calling for a total collapse with us winning at most four games. We went 9-7 and lost three of the games by 3 points or less, and another game by a Rashied Davis drop in the endzone. We will be very good this year.

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:21:57 +0000

The Chicago Bears are going to start the 2009 season with many of their starting DB’s injured or recovering from injury.
This does not bode well for a team that was often dissected by a mediocre quarterback last year. With the preseason out of the way, it is time to look at the Bears greatest strengths and weaknesses.
Strengths: Linebackers, mildly improved defensive line (thanks to the intense teaching of Rod Marinelli), Lovie Smith as D.C., and Jay Cutler.
Weakness: Defensive Backs, D.B’s, corners, and C.B.’s
What does it matter how well the QB play is if the other team is guaranteed a completion on EVERY deep or intermediate route? Hell, the Bears will be lucky to have Jay Cutler on the field. You have Peanut Tillman visibly growing rust, Nate Vasher went from the Interceptor to “never there” (meaning where the pass is). The worst thing they could have done was send his pumpkin-orange jersey to Canton because I believe that is where the Interceptor hid his pass-hawking super powers. You have Zack Bowman on the field for approximately 5 minutes and he bumbles around with a suspicious “hammy” limp.
I will stop my rant long enough to say this. The safeties are a huge question mark. I verily believe there is talent there, but of the unproven variety.
The corner backs are very weak (from what I have seen).
Unless the D-line can run through the opposing O-line the way a child runs through a yard sprinkler. The Bears are going to get shredded in the secondary.
Who knows Rowdy Roddy Hood may be the answer, but I do not think so.
THE GUY DIDN’T EVEN WANT TO PLAY FOR US UNTIL THE BROWNS CUT HIM.
I still see the Bears being a good team but the defensive stats will be horrific.
Cheers for a week one opening game final score of Bears 72 Packers 63