This is NOT the MVP Shaun Alexander of the 05-06 season

[Marra]

From ESPN Injury Report by Will Carroll -

The most significant problem to me is still Shaun Alexander. He's not cutting well, running straight ahead. He's effective, yes, but in a play near the end of the game where he broke away a bit, he tried to cut and then limped off the field for a few plays. Alexander is running much like an ACL returnee -- straight ahead. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but that limp-off reminds us that the foot is not only less than 100 percent, but also just one wrong move away from having Maurice Morris back in the lineup.

All I am saying is dont base your bet strictly on Shaun Alexander and Hassellass getting back to their old form...these are different players right now.

If you want to make a bet b/c you think Grossman is going to shit the bed, then that is completely understandable :mj07:

 

[Emersonboozer]

Seatle is walking into a hornets nest and with the 9 point spread its pretty clear they are gonna get swamped. The refs tried desperately last week to illiminate them but Tony Romo botched that. I wouldnt take seatle plus 20 although many people are in love with the 9 points. Goodluck

 

[Killian]

Seatle is walking into a hornets nest and with the 9 point spread its pretty clear they are gonna get swamped. The refs tried desperately last week to illiminate them but Tony Romo botched that. I wouldnt take seatle plus 20 although many people are in love with the 9 points. Goodluck

I'll take Seattle plus twenty......if you'll put your money where your mouth is. This is the same bear team that Carolina rolled in the playoffs last year

 

[c20916]

I'll take Seattle plus twenty......if you'll put your money where your mouth is. This is the same bear team that Carolina rolled in the playoffs last year

How can you say this is the same bears team as last year, last year Grossman had 39 passes going into that game, and hadn't played all year. Granted he hasn't played well down the stretch, but he's much different than he was last year.

 

[Emersonboozer]

How can you say this is the same bears team as last year, last year Grossman had 39 passes going into that game, and hadn't played all year. Granted he hasn't played well down the stretch, but he's much different than he was last year.

I agree. Grossman is much much better and more experienced this season than last and the Bears as a whole can be one of the most physically dominant teams in the NFL. Sure Seatle could give them a game but basing your pick on a game from last season against the Panthers is just plain stupid.
I never ever cap a game because of an outcome of any game that was played a season ago. The book is begging for Seatle money as evidenced by the huge spread. Any given Sunday though. Goodluck all

 

[tulah]

I'll be on the Bears-9.
IMO the NFL don't want the Seahawks to advance any further in the playoffs.
If bad play don't do them in , the Refs will... Like LY in SB XL.

 

[Marra]

I am going to play

Shaun Alexander Under 20.5 -120 Rushing Attempts

Few reasons-

One, as the article stated above - Alexander is still not 100% and he might get hurt if he cuts the wrong way.

Two, Vegas thinks this game is a pretty big mismatch...and that would mean Seattle is going to have to pass.

Three, Mo Morris gets carries as it is, even when SA is healthy

Four, if it's a blowout in the other direction, Holgren would probably rest Alexander in the 4th quarter on meaningless rushes.

Worth a play, IMO.

 

[Killian]

It's the same Bear team in that they depend on the defense to win games for them. Grossman has more experience this year ....the problem with that is he is going into the playoffs with a big question mark in his mind .....can he carry this team like he did earlier in the year or will he continue to play like he has been lately.

In my opinion, this isn't the way you want your QB thinking as he enters the playoffs.

 

[Dice34]

It's the same Bear team in that they depend on the defense to win games for them. Grossman has more experience this year ....the problem with that is he is going into the playoffs with a big question mark in his mind .....can he carry this team like he did earlier in the year or will he continue to play like he has been lately.

In my opinion, this isn't the way you want your QB thinking as he enters the playoffs.

Bears were 2nd in points scored this year, no where near last years team.......5,300 yards of offense.......dont forget the X-factor Devin Hester...........and a fg kicker who is 32/36.....and yes it is the same defense

Seahawks are 27th in Avg Yards per Offensive Play....yes worse than the bears and rex grossman.....

 

[Dice34]

I am going to play

Shaun Alexander Under 20.5 -120 Rushing Attempts

Few reasons-

One, as the article stated above - Alexander is still not 100% and he might get hurt if he cuts the wrong way.

Two, Vegas thinks this game is a pretty big mismatch...and that would mean Seattle is going to have to pass.

Three, Mo Morris gets carries as it is, even when SA is healthy

Four, if it's a blowout in the other direction, Holgren would probably rest Alexander in the 4th quarter on meaningless rushes.

Worth a play, IMO.

like your reasoning......only thing that would concern me would be the weather......if its cold and windy(chance of precip) like they are calling for, seattle will rely on him......they ran him 40 times in that messy packers game.....either way GL

 

[Killian]

You are right ...the Bears have scored alot of points this season.....but ask yourself this. How many points would the Bears have scored IF
Grossman doesn't turn the ball over 25 times. Or how about this one....Grossman coming into the playoffs with a zero QB rating against GB, a game that he threw more interceptions than completions. When asked about it......he said, "I didn't think that I was going to play, so I didn't prepare". I'm sorry but this isn't the kind of guy that I want to put any kind of money on.

Now ....let's talk about that Bear defense, over the past four games it's giving up an average of 26 points a game......if we take that and tack on 9 points, it means that the Bears need to score 36 points Sunday to cover the spread. Good luck with that.......:nono:

Thsi will piss many off......but I think that this Bear team is the worst 13-3 team in NFL history. Grossman is colder than cold.......Tommy Harris, who riddled the Seattle offensive line in week four is out......Mike Brown the now injured safety made his mark in that game as well. This will be a different game and I think that many will scratch their heads and say...."What the hell happened?"

 

[bej0101]

You are right ...the Bears have scored alot of points this season.....but ask yourself this. How many points would the Bears have scored IF
Grossman doesn't turn the ball over 25 times. Or how about this one....Grossman coming into the playoffs with a zero QB rating against GB, a game that he threw more interceptions than completions. When asked about it......he said, "I didn't think that I was going to play, so I didn't prepare". I'm sorry but this isn't the kind of guy that I want to put any kind of money on.

Now ....let's talk about that Bear defense, over the past four games it's giving up an average of 26 points a game......if we take that and tack on 9 points, it means that the Bears need to score 36 points Sunday to cover the spread. Good luck with that.......:nono:

Thsi will piss many off......but I think that this Bear team is the worst 13-3 team in NFL history. Grossman is colder than cold.......Tommy Harris, who riddled the Seattle offensive line in week four is out......Mike Brown the now injured safety made his mark in that game as well. This will be a different game and I think that many will scratch their heads and say...."What the hell happened?"

agreed

 

[Marra]

You are right ...the Bears have scored alot of points this season.....but ask yourself this. How many points would the Bears have scored IF
Grossman doesn't turn the ball over 25 times. Or how about this one....Grossman coming into the playoffs with a zero QB rating against GB, a game that he threw more interceptions than completions. When asked about it......he said, "I didn't think that I was going to play, so I didn't prepare". I'm sorry but this isn't the kind of guy that I want to put any kind of money on.

Now ....let's talk about that Bear defense, over the past four games it's giving up an average of 26 points a game......if we take that and tack on 9 points, it means that the Bears need to score 36 points Sunday to cover the spread. Good luck with that.......:nono:

Thsi will piss many off......but I think that this Bear team is the worst 13-3 team in NFL history. Grossman is colder than cold.......Tommy Harris, who riddled the Seattle offensive line in week four is out......Mike Brown the now injured safety made his mark in that game as well. This will be a different game and I think that many will scratch their heads and say...."What the hell happened?"

Dont underestimate the fact of motivation - When you have games locked up, what exactly is the point to playing the game if you are a player? Trying not to get hurt and getting off the field are the main objectives.

You can skew stats anyway you want to...you dont think the final four games they were playing a little vanilla on the defense not to give anything away.

Not to mention the Tank Johnson distractions going on.

We shall see, but I think you are way off.

 

[Dayad]

I'm a die hard Bears fan but if Seattle is going to have much of a chance, it will be through the air. SA will get yards but I think he get less than 75. Just MO

 

[Killian]

Dont underestimate the fact of motivation - When you have games locked up, what exactly is the point to playing the game if you are a player? Trying not to get hurt and getting off the field are the main objectives.

You can skew stats anyway you want to...you dont think the final four games they were playing a little vanilla on the defense not to give anything away.

Not to mention the Tank Johnson distractions going on.

We shall see, but I think you are way off.

Well.....of course, you're right on a couple of points. But let's not forget the importance of momentum when it comes to the playoffs.....and I think that playing hard and grapping that momentum is more important than coasting into the second season.

No matter what happens.....you shouldn't be surprised if we see a different kind of game Sunday than the one that we saw in week four.

Good luck..........I really mean it.

 

[gjn23]

Well.....of course, you're right on a couple of points. But let's not forget the importance of momentum when it comes to the playoffs.....and I think that playing hard and grapping that momentum is more important than coasting into the second season.

No matter what happens.....you shouldn't be surprised if we see a different kind of game Sunday than the one that we saw in week four.

Good luck..........I really mean it.

the same mementum the nfc #1 seed last year had losing their last regular season game, finishing 13-3 and playing a team they already played inthe regular season in their first home playoff game

surely you remember how that worked out for the #1 seed, seattle seahawks.

momentum in football is week to week........you say the bears have no momentum heading into the playoffs....what do the seachickens have? didnt they lose 3 of their last 4 and win an error fest playoff game by 1 point???? seattle may win tomorrow and if they do, it will be because they played better football for 60 minutes, it will have nothing to do with what has happened to the bears 3-4-5 weeks ago.

 

[ELVIS]

i have little faith in alexander - be runs tentively, and little faith in hassleback as well. however, 9 pts is a pretty good amount.

the bears have no tommmy harris and have been hurting with that guy out.

the bears have an adv at rec, but who do the bears have to get them the ball ? i've liked rex since college and i want him to do well, but i am doubting him at this point. furthermore, griese is no improvement.imo

the seachickens had the game handed to them last week, but the cowboys put out their best effort in 3 weeks - last week.

:shrug: