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Bill Balmer · 02-05-2007, 02:37 PM

Obviously Grossman didn't play well. There's no excuse for the mishandled snaps or the lobs. Still, when the play-calling goes run, pass, pass, punt... run, pass, pass, punt...every time - AND you motion the running back out in the flat when you're going to pass so there's no misdirection and everyone knows it, well - it gets pretty easy for a defense to look good against you and limit your success. Stephen Hawking could've jumped some of those routes.

I'll also put some of it on the receivers. Moose played a good game, but watching the Colts play it was obvious that their receivers do a better job of getting open when the pattern breaks down and the QB is under pressure. The Bears receivers tend to run their routes and expect the ball to come to them - if Grossman doesn't deliver it when and where they practiced it, it's not going to happen.

Jones had success running the ball early. If they had kept at it instead of going for the big play, the Bears offense would've stayed on the field longer (fewer punts and fewer turnovers) and the Colts wouldn't have had so many opportunities. If Turner allowed the loss of Benson to affect his play calling to that extent, he made a huge mistake. Jones had plenty of gas in his tank.

robottik · 02-05-2007, 04:07 PM

I'd like to officially retract my Bears vote...

5Gs · 02-05-2007, 05:32 PM

maybe, just maybe, grossman will prove the critics wrong next year. as bad as he was, I thought the commercials were even worse. nothing really stood out. bring back the cat herders!

sjlee · 02-05-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally posted by 5Gs
I was talking with friends before the game, and I thought if the bears, seeing how they're an opportunistic defense, could get 3+ turnovers, they're gonna win. I didn't think rex grossman was gonna screw it up so bad! I remember at least 2 fumbled snaps (that was right in his hands!) and countless bad throws. just watching him play vs manning play, there's a huge difference. I don't know how much coaching can be done to make him a better passer...

Comparing Grossman to Manning is unfair. Grossman is inexperienced and doesn't have the receivers that Manning enjoys... not to mention that Manning is one of the best QB in the NFL right now.

The Bears' defense could not stop the Colts' offense. That and the play calling resulted in their loss.

blowe · 02-06-2007, 10:08 AM

OK. You guys are killing me. Someone has been voting for the Colts AFTER the game!!

Can the moderators figure that out and shame the perp for fun!?!?

krygny · 02-06-2007, 12:45 PM

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Originally posted by blowe
OK. You guys are killing me. Someone has been voting for the Colts AFTER the game!!
...

That doesn't make sense, because only people from Chicago do that sort of thing. You know, like when voters cast ballots for President even after they're dead.

ramirami · 02-06-2007, 12:52 PM

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Originally posted by krygny

That doesn't make sense, because only people from Chicago do that sort of thing. You know, like when voters cast ballots for President even after they're dead.

I closed the poll

robottik · 02-06-2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally posted by krygny

That doesn't make sense, because only people from Chicago do that sort of thing. You know, like when voters cast ballots for President even after they're dead.

There's an old saying here: Vote early and vote often!

sjlee · 02-06-2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally posted by blowe
OK. You guys are killing me. Someone has been voting for the Colts AFTER the game!!

Can the moderators figure that out and shame the perp for fun!?!?

No need... I'll admit it. I actually didn't see this thread until after the game, but I thought the Colts were going to win ahead of time.

I did think it was funny that the poll was still open, so I figured I'd vote.

Besides, it's not like the people who voted Colts are actually going to win anything.

blowe · 02-06-2007, 02:57 PM

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Originally posted by sjlee

No need... I'll admit it. I actually didn't see this thread until after the game, but I thought the Colts were going to win ahead of time.

I did think it was funny that the poll was still open, so I figured I'd vote.

Besides, it's not like the people who voted Colts are actually going to win anything.

If you're good at spacial(sp?) analysis, you could win a pad from Wilson. I'm 0 for 2.

Contest! Where does this pad go?

sjlee · 02-07-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally posted by blowe

If you're good at spacial(sp?) analysis, you could win a pad from Wilson. I'm 0 for 2.

Contest! Where does this pad go?

I think "spatial" is the spelling you're looking for... and unfortunately, someone with a '06 has already won.

View Poll Results: Pick the winner
Da' Bears	18	45.00%
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02-05-2007, 02:37 PM	#31 (permalink)
Bill Balmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: On the Edge Posts: 767 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Obviously Grossman didn't play well. There's no excuse for the mishandled snaps or the lobs. Still, when the play-calling goes run, pass, pass, punt... run, pass, pass, punt...every time - AND you motion the running back out in the flat when you're going to pass so there's no misdirection and everyone knows it, well - it gets pretty easy for a defense to look good against you and limit your success. Stephen Hawking could've jumped some of those routes. I'll also put some of it on the receivers. Moose played a good game, but watching the Colts play it was obvious that their receivers do a better job of getting open when the pattern breaks down and the QB is under pressure. The Bears receivers tend to run their routes and expect the ball to come to them - if Grossman doesn't deliver it when and where they practiced it, it's not going to happen. Jones had success running the ball early. If they had kept at it instead of going for the big play, the Bears offense would've stayed on the field longer (fewer punts and fewer turnovers) and the Colts wouldn't have had so many opportunities. If Turner allowed the loss of Benson to affect his play calling to that extent, he made a huge mistake. Jones had plenty of gas in his tank. __________________ '03 Silver Pilot EX '93 Mercedes Benz 500E

02-05-2007, 04:07 PM	#32 (permalink)
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02-05-2007, 05:32 PM	#33 (permalink)
5Gs Super Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: S.F. Bay Area Posts: 805 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	maybe, just maybe, grossman will prove the critics wrong next year. as bad as he was, I thought the commercials were even worse. nothing really stood out. bring back the cat herders! __________________ Current Hondas: <FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>2006 Honda Pilot 4WD EX-LN</B></FONT> <FONT COLOR="#999999"><B>2004 Honda S2000</B></FONT>

02-06-2007, 10:08 AM	#35 (permalink)
blowe Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 148 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OK. You guys are killing me. Someone has been voting for the Colts AFTER the game!! Can the moderators figure that out and shame the perp for fun!?!? __________________ blowe ------ 05 SBP EX-L w/ RES: Mud flaps, cargo tray, OEM All Weathers Mats, TV Tuner 02 VW Passat: Monster mats, Mud flaps, Sunglass Holder, Wett 1.0 bar chip The right to do something does not mean that doing it is right. ~William Safire

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