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

Sat Aug 12 09:06:07 MDT 2006

I like several, was flipping between the White Sox and Bears.  From what I saw, I'm baffled by the "hype" for the season.  I know it's only preseason, several starters were out for various reasons, and it did look like they were concentrating on pass only, but....
  How could Grossman look so poor?  How could the receivers look confounded?  How could the defense let someone like Smith and the 49er's throw and run on them?  Preseason is supposed to set a tempo, and they looked like it's waltz time when it's foxtrot instead.
  Hopefully next game will improve their moves.

Kenny Claxton <kenny.claxton at gmail.com> wrote:
  I didn't think you were. The media likes a qb controversy whenever possible.

Kenny

On 8/12/06, Jerry Madsen 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 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 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.
> > >
> > > --
> > > http://blog.chicagobearsfanforum.com
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Check out the CBFF Blog:
> > > blog.chicagobearsfanforum.com
> > > CBFF Homepage:
> > > www.chicagobearsfanforum.com
> > >
> >
> >
> > --
> > "He may look like an idiot and talk like an idiot but don't let that
> > fool you. He really is an idiot."
> >
> > Groucho Marx
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Check out the CBFF Blog:
> > blog.chicagobearsfanforum.com
> > CBFF Homepage:
> > www.chicagobearsfanforum.com
> >
>
>
> --
> http://blog.chicagobearsfanforum.com
>
> _______________________________________________
> Check out the CBFF Blog:
> blog.chicagobearsfanforum.com
> CBFF Homepage:
> www.chicagobearsfanforum.com
>

-- 
"He may look like an idiot and talk like an idiot but don't let that
fool you. He really is an idiot."

Groucho Marx

_______________________________________________
Check out the CBFF Blog:
blog.chicagobearsfanforum.com
CBFF Homepage:
www.chicagobearsfanforum.com

---------------------------------
Get your email and more, right on the  new Yahoo.com 