[CBFF] Preseason Game 1: 28-14 Loss at San Francisco

[Kenny Claxton]

Thanks, I saw parts of the 1st two series as I was watching the White
Sox and that was enough Bears for the nite. Grossman will hopefully
look better next week. The defense will be fine.



Kenny

On 8/12/06, Jerry Madsen <jerrywm at gmail.com> wrote:
> Preseason Game 1: 28-14 Loss at San Francisco
>
> By Michael Nudo
>
> The Bears fell to the 49ers 28-14 in San Francisco Friday night. Their
> first team offense and defense did not play well. Their second
> stringers, led by Brian Griese, managed to put them back into the
> game. The remainder of the players could not able to finish the job.
>
> Tight end Gabe Reid finds the end zone (AP Photo).
>
> The Bears' offense got off to a miserable start. The absence of center
> Olin Kreutz (illness) was at the root of their woes. A fumbled
> exchange between backup Lennie Friedman and Rex Grossman resulted in
> six easy points for the Niners. This was supposed to be an opportunity
> for Grossman and the passing offense under Ron Turner to establish
> good rhythm and timing. Instead, Grossman (3-11-47, Fumble) had
> numerous overthrows and overall did not look very comfortable running
> the offense. Meanwhile, it was a coming out party for San Francisco
> quarterback Alex Smith (16-21-137) under Offensive Coordinator Norv
> Turner. Mark Bradley ended another drive with a fumble. The Bears'
> regulars struggled to run the ball as well.
>
>
> Smith and the 49er offense carved up the Bears' first string defense
> in the first half. How bad were they? The highlights were limited to
> two holding penalties Adewale Ogunleye drew against the clutching
> Niner linemen. Alfonso Boone jumped offsides and also failed to wrap
> up on what would have been a stop for a loss. By the time the contest
> was over, San Francisco had racked up 150 rushing yards and over 41
> minutes of possession.
>
>
> Backup defensive tackles Antonio Garay (9 tackles) and Dusty Dvoracek
> (4 tackles, TFL) played well. Cornerback Nathan Vasher was shaken up
> after upending Kevan Barlow. He returned to action without missing
> many plays. Newcomers Dante Wesley and Ricky Manning Junior were
> active, putting out some good hits. Linebacker Lance Briggs chased
> down Smith on a scramble to prevent a first down. Brian Urlacher
> erased a potential receiver in the flat to break up a play. Backup Joe
> Odom had a poor game. He looked tentative, and was late getting to the
> ball, including a touchdown run that came right at him. Leon Joe
> outplayed him, stopping a third down run short of the sticks.
>
>
> Brian Griese (6-7-134 2 TDs) entered in the second quarter and quickly
> put the offense on his shoulders. He looked like a finished product as
> he directed two touchdown drives, culminating with passes to tight end
> Gabe Reid and wide receiver Rashied Davis (4-91, TD). Davis played
> nearly the entire game, and displayed an extra gear getting open deep
> on numerous occasions. Reid stood out with several key catches. His
> 12-yard touchdown reception included a slipped tackle. He's going to
> make things difficult for Cooper Wallace and Tim Day to make the team.
> Rookie P.J. Pope picked up a big first down on a swing pass up the
> left sideline. Kyle Orton (4-9-42) picked up where he left off last
> season. His lack of timing and accuracy was on display when he ruined
> a conversion attempt by poorly throwing to J.D. Runnells and
> overthrowing a wide open Rashied Davis on a deep route up the left
> sideline.
>
>
> Among the rookies, Dusty Dvoracek registered a tackle for a loss.
> Devin Hester had a 22-yard punt return and a 31-yard kickoff return.
> In the grand scheme, the Bears shouldn't get too down for losing a
> preseason game. However, there weren't many good things for them to
> hang their hats on among the first teamers. They can be pleased that a
> few players stepped up that they're going to be counting on to
> complement their defense, namely Brian Griese, Gabe Reid, Rashied
> Davis and Devan Hester.
>
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