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

[Kenny Claxton]

I didn't think you were. The media likes a qb controversy whenever possible.


Kenny

On 8/12/06, Jerry Madsen <jerrywm at gmail.com> wrote:
> By no means am I suggesting that Grossman's job is in jepardy, as was
> the case in the morning papers, however, Greise looked really, really
> good.  IF Rex got hurt, I'm feeling real good about our back-up right
> now.
>
> Orton, well... he was very Orton-like.  He's a #3 QB and that's the
> way it should be.
>
> Jerry
>
> On 8/12/06, Kenny Claxton <kenny.claxton at gmail.com> wrote:
> > 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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