Comments on: Why do I get the feeling the Bears will lose to the Lions? http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/why-do-i-get-the-feeling-the-bears-will-lose-to-the-lions/ All Things Green Bay Packers Tue, 21 May 2013 08:09:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Lumpy Gravy http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/why-do-i-get-the-feeling-the-bears-will-lose-to-the-lions/#comment-11594 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:29:06 +0000 http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/?p=5979#comment-11594 That feeling folks seem to have about the Lions’ chances in this game should probably be dulled significantly, as Drew Stanton is, in all likelihood, going to start for Detroit at QB (Shaun Hill has a broken right index finger and may be done for the year soon). Anyone can plainly see that this is not good at all. Boy, are the Bears catching some breaks this year or what?

]]> By: Tom Freeman http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/why-do-i-get-the-feeling-the-bears-will-lose-to-the-lions/#comment-11580 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:21:17 +0000 http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/?p=5979#comment-11580 Dave – (not sure why I can’t put this as a further reply to the discussion we were having) – I admit that I glided right past your comment that the Packers can win the Super Bowl WITH GRANT. So the clarification is a good one, and sadly I think you are right that they are not likely to win it this year without Grant.

]]> By: Dave in Tucson http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/why-do-i-get-the-feeling-the-bears-will-lose-to-the-lions/#comment-11579 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:12:31 +0000 http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/?p=5979#comment-11579 Just to clarify–since Grant is on IR, my statement “the Pack can win the Super Bowl with Grant” was meant to exclude this year.

I hate to say it, but I suspect when (and if) the Packers get into the playoffs this year, their exit will come at a loss, and largely because of the same reason they lost Sunday–a lack of a running game, and trouble moving the ball in short yardage situations.

D∈T

]]> By: Tom Freeman http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/why-do-i-get-the-feeling-the-bears-will-lose-to-the-lions/#comment-11577 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:10:49 +0000 http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/?p=5979#comment-11577 Dave – I see your point but I think it is overstated. You only count Bennett & Levens. Total rushing yardage that year was 1838. This year, our top two rushers (Jackson & Rodgers) have 759, which over 16 games would be 1104. This year total rushing yards are 1082, which over 16 games would be 1574. Either way, we are behind the 1996 pace by a not insignificant amount. Plus the 1996 team was scoring more points (456) and giving up fewer points (210). The comparable 2010 numbers for 16 games would be 391 and 241. My only point is that the 1996 team was so much better than this team that it is not a fair comparison.

I made this point (i.e. that the 1996 team was much better) just before the season started this year. http://wcoffensive.blogspot.com/2010/09/scary-preseason-predictions.html

]]> By: Sputnick http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/why-do-i-get-the-feeling-the-bears-will-lose-to-the-lions/#comment-11575 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:14:11 +0000 http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/?p=5979#comment-11575 I’m a Bears fan and I actually agree with you…scarey..hehe. Detoilet isn’t an easy out this year. They just can’t seem to win a game that they’ve set themselves up to win. But they’ve definately shown flashes….I mean they took the Packers down to the wire at Lambeau and I felt they deserved to win that game as did the Bear game in week 1 which they were definately robbed. Bears better have their heads into this one.

However, the Bears are a much improved team since the bye week as the coaches have finally found a winning formula. The defense, and most recently, the special teams have been very solid and the offense just needs to be good enough. But they are still a tough sell as a NFC favorite. If they played like this all year, I would be sold, but I’m closer to be after the Eagles game.

As the Packers go, I really like what TT has done drafting this team together…you have to give him credit there. However, it seems like he’s taking some things for granted like great QB play that the Packers have had for almost 20 years now. No quality backup with experience. I think they missed an opportunity to get a RB to replace Ryan Grant (but I don’t know what went on behind closed doors) and I don’t get why they tolerate average to poor special teams play over the last few years. Their crappy special teams have costed them a couple games this year. They are so primed for a championship run, but man they seem to overlook some details.

]]> By: Dave in Tucson http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/why-do-i-get-the-feeling-the-bears-will-lose-to-the-lions/#comment-11567 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 05:37:20 +0000 http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/?p=5979#comment-11567 Bad news for 49ers: Frank Gore out for the season after hip injury during MNF.

Not sure how much this helps the Packers, though–Westbrook had a huge game in relief (136 yards on 23 carries).

D∈T

]]> By: ScottL http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/why-do-i-get-the-feeling-the-bears-will-lose-to-the-lions/#comment-11566 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:28:41 +0000 http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/?p=5979#comment-11566 win out and win the division. I think one loss still gets the wildcard. 2 losses and we are outside looking in at 10-6. all the teams in front of us have easier schedules on paper. time to start rooting for weekly matchups. Going back to last year our last 6 losses have effectively been on the last play of the game or in overtime. Just a small bit of good luck and we would be dominating instead of hoping for a playoff spot.

]]> By: Dave in Tucson http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/why-do-i-get-the-feeling-the-bears-will-lose-to-the-lions/#comment-11565 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:50:46 +0000 http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/?p=5979#comment-11565 Go back and look at the rushing numbers for the Packers’ 1996 Super Bowl season. Edgar Bennett and Dorsey Levens together rushed for 1465 yards.

So yeah, I think that the Pack can win the Super Bowl with Grant, along with a solid alternate. And maybe one of the silver linings for this year is that it’s getting Brandon Jackson enough playing time to develop into that solid alternate.

D∈T

]]> By: 56coop http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/why-do-i-get-the-feeling-the-bears-will-lose-to-the-lions/#comment-11564 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:52:01 +0000 http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/?p=5979#comment-11564 Do you guys really think, if the Pack makes the playoffs they can go all the way? Sorry, they are not there yet. Close, but no cigar…TT needs to get a running back. Not sure Grant is the answer. Just MHO.

]]> By: Travis http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/why-do-i-get-the-feeling-the-bears-will-lose-to-the-lions/#comment-11562 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:46:13 +0000 http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/?p=5979#comment-11562 It’s going to be tight, but I don’t understand all the rush of concern that it’s going to be tough.

It’s just as tough for the Bears as it is the Packers. And the Bears, who may look good at times, look terrible at times too. Would you put the franchise into the hands of Cutler or Rodgers. See Cutler may have a good game, or play well and not lose the game for the Bears, but other times, he’s the reason they lose. You can’t count on him any given week, and with their schedule, they have a tough challenge moving forward.

The Bears vs Packers to end the year may be the game that decides it all. But Chicago is going to have some trouble dealing with Detroit, Minnesota, never mind the Jets and the Pats. Packers already beat the Jets, so Bears will need to match.

Green Bay could miss playoffs, no doubt. Were in a race, and we can’t afford to lose another game. It’s not to say we’ll miss playoffs, but each loss from here on in makes things much more harder. It’s time to bring our best football, and hopefully, week 17, our destiny is in Rodger’s hands.

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