2009-10 Bears Season: Utler, 'Uther 'Uckers

[Jon]

Green Bay Sucks.

You hate to put too much emphasis on the first game of the season, but beating those pud-whacks at home would make for a damn good start.

Well, seeing as the defending Super Bowl champs are the second game of the season, and there's that annoying graphic that always gets shown for 0-2 teams (the Giants were the only team ever to start 0-2 and win the Super Bowl, right?), I'd say week 1 is a bit more important than usual.

But Andy says we'll win both, and I'm good with that.

They'll beat Pittsburgh.

Up yours, PenFoe.

Not unless they penetrate, they won't. The Stillers' passing will be too much if Roethlisberger gets his usual time.

I assume by "usual time" you mean not very much time at all?
The Steelers passing game isn't predicated on Ben having a lot of time in the pocket, it's successful when he's out of the pocket making plays.

There's still a good 4 seconds between snap and release. That could be an eternity with the Bears' DBs.

The 17th ranked Steelers passing attack allowed the 4th most sacks in the NFL last year and have made no improvements to the Offensive Line.
When the Steelers beat the Bears, it's not going to be because of the protection.

TAKE YOUR STATISTICS AND LOGIC TO THE BASEBALL THREADS, PLEASE.

Why? He doesn't use them there.

[Dr. Nguyen Van Falk]

Green Bay Sucks.

You hate to put too much emphasis on the first game of the season, but beating those pud-whacks at home would make for a damn good start.

Well, seeing as the defending Super Bowl champs are the second game of the season, and there's that annoying graphic that always gets shown for 0-2 teams (the Giants were the only team ever to start 0-2 and win the Super Bowl, right?), I'd say week 1 is a bit more important than usual.

But Andy says we'll win both, and I'm good with that.

What's this about Pittsburgh now?

[Dave B]

From today's Trib:


Even with Saturday's final cuts looming, linebacker Lance Briggs revealed where the Bears' focus already has shifted. During a sideline TV interview, Briggs was asked what came to mind first when he heard the word "Packers."

"Suck," Briggs said.

The Sept. 13 opener can't arrive soon enough for everybody.

[Chuck to Chuck]

From today's Trib:


Even with Saturday's final cuts looming, linebacker Lance Briggs revealed where the Bears' focus already has shifted. During a sideline TV interview, Briggs was asked what came to mind first when he heard the word "Packers."

"Suck," Briggs said.

The Sept. 13 opener can't arrive soon enough for everybody.

[Waco Kid]

From today's Trib:


Even with Saturday's final cuts looming, linebacker Lance Briggs revealed where the Bears' focus already has shifted. During a sideline TV interview, Briggs was asked what came to mind first when he heard the word "Packers."

"Suck," Briggs said.

The Sept. 13 opener can't arrive soon enough for everybody.

That was great.

[ChuckD]

From today's Trib:


Even with Saturday's final cuts looming, linebacker Lance Briggs revealed where the Bears' focus already has shifted. During a sideline TV interview, Briggs was asked what came to mind first when he heard the word "Packers."

"Suck," Briggs said.

The Sept. 13 opener can't arrive soon enough for everybody.

That was great.

Totally burned 'em.

[PenFoe]

Bears RB Kevin Jones is out for the season with a torn ligament in his left ankle.

[Dr. Nguyen Van Falk]

Bears RB Kevin Jones is out for the season with a torn ligament in his left ankle.

Thank God for Whoopi and Black Oleg?

[Waco Kid]

Bears RB Kevin Jones is out for the season with a torn ligament in his left ankle.

Thank God for Whoopi and Black Oleg?

Looks like more runs into the pile for Black Oleg.

[Saul Goodman]

Would-be Bears legends Brett Basanez (practice squad) and Brandon Rideau got cut today.  Ditto Rod Hood.

53-MAN ROSTER:

Quarterbacks (2): Jay Cutler, Caleb Hanie.

Running backs (3): Matt Forte, Adrian Peterson, Garrett Wolfe.

Fullbacks (1): Jason McKie:

Wide receivers (6): Devin Aromashodu, Earl Bennett, Rashied Davis, Devin Hester, Juaquin Iglesias, Johnny Knox.

Tight ends (4): Desmond Clark, Kellen Davis, Michael Gaines, Greg Olsen.

Offensive linemen (8): Josh Beekman, Roberto Garza, Olin Kreutz, Lance Louis, Frank Omiyale, Orlando Pace, Kevin Shaffer, Chris Williams.

Defensive linemen (9): Anthony Adams, Mark Anderson, Alex Brown, Jarron Gilbert, Tommie Harris, Marcus Harrison, Israel Idonije, Adewale Ogunleye, Matt Toeaina.

Linebackers (6): Lance Briggs, Hunter Hillenmeyer, Nick Roach, Pisa Tinoisamoa, Brian Urlacher, Jamar Williams.

Cornerbacks (6): Zackary Bowman, Corey Graham, Trumaine McBride, D.J. Moore, Charles Tillman, Nate Vasher.

Safeties (5): Al Afalava, Josh Bullocks, Danieal Manning, Kevin Payne, Craig Steltz.

Specialists (3): Robbie Gould, Patrick Mannelly, Brad Maynard.

SATURDAY'S CUTS

Waived: G Johan Asiata, DE Ervin Baldwin, T Cody Balogh, QB Brett Basanez, CB Rudy Burgess, DE Joe Clermond, FB Jason Davis, LB Marcus Freeman, CB Marcus Hamilton, LB Kevin Malast, WR Eric Peterman, C Donovan Raiola, WR Brandon Rideau, LB Mike Rivera, FB Will Ta'ufo'ou, CB Woodny Turenne.

Reserve/Injured list:S Dahna Deleston, RB Kevin Jones, DE Henry Melton.

Terminated contract of vested veterans: G Dan Buenning, CB Rod Hood, LB Darrell McClover.

I'm shocked they're keeping that team killer Jake Utler.

[SKO]

Would-be Bears legends Brett Basanez (practice squad) and Brandon Rideau got cut today.  Ditto Rod Hood.

53-MAN ROSTER:

Quarterbacks (2): Jay Cutler, Caleb Hanie.

Running backs (3): Matt Forte, Adrian Peterson, Garrett Wolfe.

Fullbacks (1): Jason McKie:

Wide receivers (6): Devin Aromashodu, Earl Bennett, Rashied Davis, Devin Hester, Juaquin Iglesias, Johnny Knox.

Tight ends (4): Desmond Clark, Kellen Davis, Michael Gaines, Greg Olsen.

Offensive linemen (8): Josh Beekman, Roberto Garza, Olin Kreutz, Lance Louis, Frank Omiyale, Orlando Pace, Kevin Shaffer, Chris Williams.

Defensive linemen (9): Anthony Adams, Mark Anderson, Alex Brown, Jarron Gilbert, Tommie Harris, Marcus Harrison, Israel Idonije, Adewale Ogunleye, Matt Toeaina.

Linebackers (6): Lance Briggs, Hunter Hillenmeyer, Nick Roach, Pisa Tinoisamoa, Brian Urlacher, Jamar Williams.

Cornerbacks (6): Zackary Bowman, Corey Graham, Trumaine McBride, D.J. Moore, Charles Tillman, Nate Vasher.

Safeties (5): Al Afalava, Josh Bullocks, Danieal Manning, Kevin Payne, Craig Steltz.

Specialists (3): Robbie Gould, Patrick Mannelly, Brad Maynard.

SATURDAY'S CUTS

Waived: G Johan Asiata, DE Ervin Baldwin, T Cody Balogh, QB Brett Basanez, CB Rudy Burgess, DE Joe Clermond, FB Jason Davis, LB Marcus Freeman, CB Marcus Hamilton, LB Kevin Malast, WR Eric Peterman, C Donovan Raiola, WR Brandon Rideau, LB Mike Rivera, FB Will Ta'ufo'ou, CB Woodny Turenne.

Reserve/Injured list:S Dahna Deleston, RB Kevin Jones, DE Henry Melton.

Terminated contract of vested veterans: G Dan Buenning, CB Rod Hood, LB Darrell McClover.

I'm shocked they're keeping that team killer Jake Utler.

The only surprises are cutting Basanez (because it makes TOO much sense), and keeping Lance Louis over Dan Buenning. Tillman says he's 50-50 for Sunday, which is a terrifying thought, because McBride is listed as the starter in his place. I'd be more willing to run Vasher out there. The injury to Jones sucks big time, since he was probably going to get at least 100 carries this year. I'm wondering if they're looking to pick up another runningback. Oakland has three quality guys, and I'm sure Al Davis could be swindled out of Justin Fargas or Michael Bush for a mannequin wearing a Ken Stabler jersey.

[Waco Kid]

Would-be Bears legends Brett Basanez (practice squad) and Brandon Rideau got cut today.  Ditto Rod Hood.

53-MAN ROSTER:

Quarterbacks (2): Jay Cutler, Caleb Hanie.

Running backs (3): Matt Forte, Adrian Peterson, Garrett Wolfe.

Fullbacks (1): Jason McKie:

Wide receivers (6): Devin Aromashodu, Earl Bennett, Rashied Davis, Devin Hester, Juaquin Iglesias, Johnny Knox.

Tight ends (4): Desmond Clark, Kellen Davis, Michael Gaines, Greg Olsen.

Offensive linemen (8): Josh Beekman, Roberto Garza, Olin Kreutz, Lance Louis, Frank Omiyale, Orlando Pace, Kevin Shaffer, Chris Williams.

Defensive linemen (9): Anthony Adams, Mark Anderson, Alex Brown, Jarron Gilbert, Tommie Harris, Marcus Harrison, Israel Idonije, Adewale Ogunleye, Matt Toeaina.

Linebackers (6): Lance Briggs, Hunter Hillenmeyer, Nick Roach, Pisa Tinoisamoa, Brian Urlacher, Jamar Williams.

Cornerbacks (6): Zackary Bowman, Corey Graham, Trumaine McBride, D.J. Moore, Charles Tillman, Nate Vasher.

Safeties (5): Al Afalava, Josh Bullocks, Danieal Manning, Kevin Payne, Craig Steltz.

Specialists (3): Robbie Gould, Patrick Mannelly, Brad Maynard.

SATURDAY'S CUTS

Waived: G Johan Asiata, DE Ervin Baldwin, T Cody Balogh, QB Brett Basanez, CB Rudy Burgess, DE Joe Clermond, FB Jason Davis, LB Marcus Freeman, CB Marcus Hamilton, LB Kevin Malast, WR Eric Peterman, C Donovan Raiola, WR Brandon Rideau, LB Mike Rivera, FB Will Ta'ufo'ou, CB Woodny Turenne.

Reserve/Injured list:S Dahna Deleston, RB Kevin Jones, DE Henry Melton.

Terminated contract of vested veterans: G Dan Buenning, CB Rod Hood, LB Darrell McClover.

I'm shocked they're keeping that team killer Jake Utler.

The only surprises are cutting Basanez (because it makes TOO much sense), and keeping Lance Louis over Dan Buenning. Tillman says he's 50-50 for Sunday, which is a terrifying thought, because McBride is listed as the starter in his place. I'd be more willing to run Vasher out there. The injury to Jones sucks big time, since he was probably going to get at least 100 carries this year. I'm wondering if they're looking to pick up another runningback. Oakland has three quality guys, and I'm sure Al Davis could be swindled out of Justin Fargas or Michael Bush for a mannequin wearing a Ken Stabler jersey.

I'm not worried, the Bears have a big play threat at RB ready to break loose.

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=319572

[MAD]

Would-be Bears legends Brett Basanez (practice squad) and Brandon Rideau got cut today.  Ditto Rod Hood.

53-MAN ROSTER:

Quarterbacks (2): Jay Cutler, Caleb Hanie.

Running backs (3): Matt Forte, Adrian Peterson, Garrett Wolfe.

Fullbacks (1): Jason McKie:

Wide receivers (6): Devin Aromashodu, Earl Bennett, Rashied Davis, Devin Hester, Juaquin Iglesias, Johnny Knox.

Tight ends (4): Desmond Clark, Kellen Davis, Michael Gaines, Greg Olsen.

Offensive linemen (8): Josh Beekman, Roberto Garza, Olin Kreutz, Lance Louis, Frank Omiyale, Orlando Pace, Kevin Shaffer, Chris Williams.

Defensive linemen (9): Anthony Adams, Mark Anderson, Alex Brown, Jarron Gilbert, Tommie Harris, Marcus Harrison, Israel Idonije, Adewale Ogunleye, Matt Toeaina.

Linebackers (6): Lance Briggs, Hunter Hillenmeyer, Nick Roach, Pisa Tinoisamoa, Brian Urlacher, Jamar Williams.

Cornerbacks (6): Zackary Bowman, Corey Graham, Trumaine McBride, D.J. Moore, Charles Tillman, Nate Vasher.

Safeties (5): Al Afalava, Josh Bullocks, Danieal Manning, Kevin Payne, Craig Steltz.

Specialists (3): Robbie Gould, Patrick Mannelly, Brad Maynard.

SATURDAY'S CUTS

Waived: G Johan Asiata, DE Ervin Baldwin, T Cody Balogh, QB Brett Basanez, CB Rudy Burgess, DE Joe Clermond, FB Jason Davis, LB Marcus Freeman, CB Marcus Hamilton, LB Kevin Malast, WR Eric Peterman, C Donovan Raiola, WR Brandon Rideau, LB Mike Rivera, FB Will Ta'ufo'ou, CB Woodny Turenne.

Reserve/Injured list:S Dahna Deleston, RB Kevin Jones, DE Henry Melton.

Terminated contract of vested veterans: G Dan Buenning, CB Rod Hood, LB Darrell McClover.

I'm shocked they're keeping that team killer Jake Utler.

The only surprises are cutting Basanez (because it makes TOO much sense), and keeping Lance Louis over Dan Buenning. Tillman says he's 50-50 for Sunday, which is a terrifying thought, because McBride is listed as the starter in his place. I'd be more willing to run Vasher out there. The injury to Jones sucks big time, since he was probably going to get at least 100 carries this year. I'm wondering if they're looking to pick up another runningback. Oakland has three quality guys, and I'm sure Al Davis could be swindled out of Justin Fargas or Michael Bush for a mannequin wearing a Ken Stabler jersey.

I know it's a divisional game and the Packers tend to get everyone's meatball up, but if P'Nut's only 50/50, I'd prefer he sit this one out, and come back when he's a little more complete, the Tru McBride Abortion be damned.

[MAD]

Would-be Bears legends Brett Basanez (practice squad) and Brandon Rideau got cut today.  Ditto Rod Hood.

53-MAN ROSTER:

Quarterbacks (2): Jay Cutler, Caleb Hanie.

Running backs (3): Matt Forte, Adrian Peterson, Garrett Wolfe.

Fullbacks (1): Jason McKie:

Wide receivers (6): Devin Aromashodu, Earl Bennett, Rashied Davis, Devin Hester, Juaquin Iglesias, Johnny Knox.

Tight ends (4): Desmond Clark, Kellen Davis, Michael Gaines, Greg Olsen.

Offensive linemen (8): Josh Beekman, Roberto Garza, Olin Kreutz, Lance Louis, Frank Omiyale, Orlando Pace, Kevin Shaffer, Chris Williams.

Defensive linemen (9): Anthony Adams, Mark Anderson, Alex Brown, Jarron Gilbert, Tommie Harris, Marcus Harrison, Israel Idonije, Adewale Ogunleye, Matt Toeaina.

Linebackers (6): Lance Briggs, Hunter Hillenmeyer, Nick Roach, Pisa Tinoisamoa, Brian Urlacher, Jamar Williams.

Cornerbacks (6): Zackary Bowman, Corey Graham, Trumaine McBride, D.J. Moore, Charles Tillman, Nate Vasher.

Safeties (5): Al Afalava, Josh Bullocks, Danieal Manning, Kevin Payne, Craig Steltz.

Specialists (3): Robbie Gould, Patrick Mannelly, Brad Maynard.

SATURDAY'S CUTS

Waived: G Johan Asiata, DE Ervin Baldwin, T Cody Balogh, QB Brett Basanez, CB Rudy Burgess, DE Joe Clermond, FB Jason Davis, LB Marcus Freeman, CB Marcus Hamilton, LB Kevin Malast, WR Eric Peterman, C Donovan Raiola, WR Brandon Rideau, LB Mike Rivera, FB Will Ta'ufo'ou, CB Woodny Turenne.

Reserve/Injured list:S Dahna Deleston, RB Kevin Jones, DE Henry Melton.

Terminated contract of vested veterans: G Dan Buenning, CB Rod Hood, LB Darrell McClover.

I'm shocked they're keeping that team killer Jake Utler.

The only surprises are cutting Basanez (because it makes TOO much sense), and keeping Lance Louis over Dan Buenning. Tillman says he's 50-50 for Sunday, which is a terrifying thought, because McBride is listed as the starter in his place. I'd be more willing to run Vasher out there. The injury to Jones sucks big time, since he was probably going to get at least 100 carries this year. I'm wondering if they're looking to pick up another runningback. Oakland has three quality guys, and I'm sure Al Davis could be swindled out of Justin Fargas or Michael Bush for a mannequin wearing a Ken Stabler jersey.

I'm not worried, the Bears have a big play threat at RB ready to break loose.

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=319572

Considering it's a shitty player who went to NIU, I'm honestly shocked that Waco's link didn't lead to an article by NIU alum Barry Rozner.

[Waco Kid]

Would-be Bears legends Brett Basanez (practice squad) and Brandon Rideau got cut today.  Ditto Rod Hood.

53-MAN ROSTER:

Quarterbacks (2): Jay Cutler, Caleb Hanie.

Running backs (3): Matt Forte, Adrian Peterson, Garrett Wolfe.

Fullbacks (1): Jason McKie:

Wide receivers (6): Devin Aromashodu, Earl Bennett, Rashied Davis, Devin Hester, Juaquin Iglesias, Johnny Knox.

Tight ends (4): Desmond Clark, Kellen Davis, Michael Gaines, Greg Olsen.

Offensive linemen (8): Josh Beekman, Roberto Garza, Olin Kreutz, Lance Louis, Frank Omiyale, Orlando Pace, Kevin Shaffer, Chris Williams.

Defensive linemen (9): Anthony Adams, Mark Anderson, Alex Brown, Jarron Gilbert, Tommie Harris, Marcus Harrison, Israel Idonije, Adewale Ogunleye, Matt Toeaina.

Linebackers (6): Lance Briggs, Hunter Hillenmeyer, Nick Roach, Pisa Tinoisamoa, Brian Urlacher, Jamar Williams.

Cornerbacks (6): Zackary Bowman, Corey Graham, Trumaine McBride, D.J. Moore, Charles Tillman, Nate Vasher.

Safeties (5): Al Afalava, Josh Bullocks, Danieal Manning, Kevin Payne, Craig Steltz.

Specialists (3): Robbie Gould, Patrick Mannelly, Brad Maynard.

SATURDAY'S CUTS

Waived: G Johan Asiata, DE Ervin Baldwin, T Cody Balogh, QB Brett Basanez, CB Rudy Burgess, DE Joe Clermond, FB Jason Davis, LB Marcus Freeman, CB Marcus Hamilton, LB Kevin Malast, WR Eric Peterman, C Donovan Raiola, WR Brandon Rideau, LB Mike Rivera, FB Will Ta'ufo'ou, CB Woodny Turenne.

Reserve/Injured list:S Dahna Deleston, RB Kevin Jones, DE Henry Melton.

Terminated contract of vested veterans: G Dan Buenning, CB Rod Hood, LB Darrell McClover.

I'm shocked they're keeping that team killer Jake Utler.

The only surprises are cutting Basanez (because it makes TOO much sense), and keeping Lance Louis over Dan Buenning. Tillman says he's 50-50 for Sunday, which is a terrifying thought, because McBride is listed as the starter in his place. I'd be more willing to run Vasher out there. The injury to Jones sucks big time, since he was probably going to get at least 100 carries this year. I'm wondering if they're looking to pick up another runningback. Oakland has three quality guys, and I'm sure Al Davis could be swindled out of Justin Fargas or Michael Bush for a mannequin wearing a Ken Stabler jersey.

I know it's a divisional game and the Packers tend to get everyone's meatball up, but if P'Nut's only 50/50, I'd prefer he sit this one out, and come back when he's a little more complete, the Tru McBride Abortion be damned.

A bad legged Zack Bowman is better than McBride at this point.