[CBFF] 21 years ago... Some similarities and other musings.....

[Michael Halatek]

   Wondering out loud.
   
  What is Rex Grossman's record as a starting QB?  
   
  Compared to McMahon?
   
  Would you have expected that four games in to the  2006 season, Rex Grossman would have a better QB rating than one Peyton Manning?
   
  Many (including me) likened last year's team to the Bears team of 1984, hoping that this years team would take the loss to Carolina much like what the '85 team did after losing to San Francisco in the NFC title game in the '84 season.
   
  Similarities between 1985 and 2006?  There are many:
   
  After starting the year 2-0 coming off a humbling loss in the previous season's playoffs, the Bears QB leads the team to a come-from-behind vicory in the third game of the year.... AT Minnesota.
   
  In their 4th game of the year Chicago getd off to a slow start (they trailed the Skins 10-0 in '85 and trailed Seattle 3-0), but ended up winning in a blow out 45-10 in '85, 37-6 last night)!
   
  In a coming out party, proving the team is for real, the Bears put a pasting on the defending NFC Champs (true, in '85 the Bears beat the reigning SB Champs, but you get the idea ).
   
  They play the AFC East(the Colts were in the AFC in '85 and Chicago didn't play Buffalo).
   
  Like the 85 team, this team has a dominating defense.  
   
  A surprising passing game (one that utilizes the TE) with a speedy third year WR (Gault/Berrian).  
   
  They have a young kicker that looks great.
   
  They are dominating time of possession (so far the defense has been on the field only 27:00 per game compared with 31+ last year).
   
  They come to play every down, regardless of the score.
   
  Coaches like to divide the season in to 4 quarters.
   
  So Far. SO GOOD

 		
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