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

Mon Aug 14 07:46:02 MDT 2006

Hope that's the case.  They don't play SD in the regular season, so this should be a better indication.  Hopefully a positive one too.

Phil DeNomme <pdenomme at gmail.com> wrote:  I don't think that Lovie and co wanted to show the 9ers ANYTHING. Just get
their reps in and make sure no one got hurt. 

The preseason record is meaningless. If they pull this crap in the regular
season, that's another story. But there are still 3 games left to get the
jitters worked out. Rex has a history of having jitters early and working
them out.

Courtesy of CinciBearFan as CBFans.com

Like I said, the sample is small, but if you look at his 2003 stats: 

QB rating game one: 60 
QB rating game two: 91 
Game 3: Rating of 65, but left with injury early - low rating mostly because
he didn't throw for a TD) 

Completion percentage game 1: 43% 
Completion Percentage game 2: 59% 
Completion Percentage game 3: 60% 

Then 2004: 
Game 1 rating: 43 
Game 2 rating: 74 
Game 3 rating: 92 

Game 1 Comp %: 46% 
Game 2 Comp %: 56% 
Game 3 Comp %: 68%

It's obvious that Rex gets a little too pumped up for games when he hasn't
played consecutively and once he get's hit a few times, he calms down and
plays damn well.

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[mailto:cbff-bounces at chicagobearsfanforum.com] On Behalf Of Kegstand
Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 7:55 AM
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Subject: Re: [CBFF] Preseason Game 1: 28-14 Loss at San Francisco

Well just remember last year or 2 years ago I think it was the Colts lost
all their games in preseason and then dominated so......

I also don't think we were running much of anything from our books because
we play them in the regular season! That might have added to the confusion!

On 8/12/06, Michael Beran wrote:
>
> 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 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.
> > > >
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