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Bears vs Eagles - Live Game Thread

2009-11-22T03:03:53Z

FINAL SCORE: Bears 20 Eagles 24

Welcome to Bears Game Day, or as we may start calling it, Misery Loves Company. My name is Mike Burzawa and I'm the lead blogger at Bear Goggles On and I'll be your master of ceremonies for the Bears vs Eagles prime time affair at Soldier Field.

It seems like forever since the Bears suited up against the 49ers. Thank goodness - I think we all needed the break, especially Jay Cutler after his 5 picks that propelled the San Fran to a 10-6 win.

It looks grim for the Bears to make the playoffs this season, but they're still considered "in the hunt" in the Wild Card picture. A loss Sunday to the Wild Card contending Eagles would effectively kill their chances, so there's no need remind anyone in Chicago's locker room about the importance of this game.

There is a bit of good news - the Eagles are 0-7 on NBC's Sunday Night Football and they've struggled in their own right this season. Chicago's own Donovan McNabb comes back home for his 7th matchup against the Bears, posting a 4-2 so far. Last season, the Bears stifled the Eagles 24-20.

The Bears have struggled in night games this season, especially Jay Cutler. I've got a few ideas to help JC with his struggles in night games in the following gallery.

In case you're new to Bears Game Day, here's how it works: I'll be posting a running commentary and game action in the comments section. What makes it fun is for you to sign up and join the discussion.

Kind of like a big virtual bar where everyone makes their snide comment after the latest Cutler interception and without the fear of driving home hammered. I'll be posting scoring updates in the body of the post so you can catch up if you're late to the party.

Join us back here before kickoff for the latest pre-game news, injury updates and latest TV network that the Bears will snub.

Had to add this to the post. One of my guys going to the game sent me this pic entitle "Jagoff arriving." Yup - it's Michael McCaskey.

Should someone have Jack Ruby'ed his ass?

SCORING SUMMARY

Eagles 3, Bears zip
David Akers caps of a 68 yard drive with a field goal. Key play - a 35 yard wildcat rush by dog killer Michael Vick. UGH!

Eagles 10, Bears nada
Jason Avant caps the 76 yard scoring drive with a 13 yard TD catch. 2 dumb Bears penalties and a 21 yard gain by Celek stand out as the boo birds start chirping.

Bears 3, Eagles 10
Robbie Gould nails a 45 yard FG to get the Bears on the board. Greg Olsen with a couple of nice catches but missed the a big chance. At least we're on the board.

Bears 6, Eagles 10
Welcome to the NFL Kahlil Bell, who's not even on the Bears flipcard. A 72-yard rush a some horrible Red Zone play calling capped off by another Robbie Gould FG.

Bears 9, Eagles 10
Robbie Gould caps off a 13 play, 57 yard drive. Earl Bennett with a nice run after catch and a couple of penalties on the Eagles set up the short FG.

Bears 12, Eagles 10
Robbie Gould again, this time from 49 yards out. He caps a short 5 play, 20 yard drive set up by a horrible Eagles punt and nice 20+ pitch and catch from Cutler to Bennett. It ain't pretty, but it's getting the job done. Play some defense.

Eagles 17, Bears 12
DeSean Jackson with a 49 yard TD reception to bring the Eagles back out in front.

Bears 20, Eagles 17
Cutler hits a perfect pass to Kellen Davis to cap a 55 yard scoring drive. Matt Forte gets the 2 point conversion on the reception to get up 3. Wow - Bears scored a TD. Progress.

Eagles 24, Bears 20
LeSean McCoy busts off the left side for a 10 yard TD run to pull the Eagles back out in front. McNabb carved up the Bears and read his hot reads perfectly.

This one comes down to missed opportunities. Bears did not turn it over in the Red Zone. Great. Terrific. Now, need to start scoring TD's. Faint playoff hopes are extinguished. But wait, the news get worse. The Bears head to the Metrodome to face their arch-nemesis Brett Favre next week in what is sure to be a trainwreck.

Thanks to all for joining the discussion. We'll be back with plenty of coverage here on Game Day and on Bear Goggles On. The playoffs may be out of reach, but there are plenty of games left to see if JC and the offense can turn it around.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T00:44:51Z

Welcome to Bears Game Day!

Bears inactives: Iglesias, Moore, Payne, Tinoisamoa, Louis, Toeaina, Des Clark and Gilbert

Eagles inactives: 3rd QB Kolb, RB Hill, RB Westbrook, S Demps, LB Jordan, OL St. Andrews, G McGlynn, WR Curtis.

Comment from jack lacan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T00:49:52Z

Will someone inform the NBC announcers that on the South Side the school's name is pronounced Mount "Carmel" Not caramel - which is something made by Kraft - melted and put on apples.

Ok?
Jack Lacan

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:00:28Z

Nice call Jack - I thought the same thing. Now we're re-living the Colts-Pats 4th and 2 play FROM A WEEK AGO!!! LET IT BE ALREADY!

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:03:02Z

Predict the score for a chance to win a Bears DirecTV remote - last chance! http://beargoggleson.com/2009/11/18/win-a-directv-bears-remote/

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:03:55Z

Let's kick off the Bears game with a little bit of optimism: We can still finish 11-5! (j/k)

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:04:09Z

Get your Bears Eagles flip card - very handy: http://www.chicagobears.com/assets/team/Bears_Eagles_flipcard.pdf

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:09:05Z

Zambrano sighting at the game. Big Z must've read my post: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chicago-bears-game-day/2009/11/lebron-to-browns-how-about-these-chicago-stars-to-the-bears.html

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:10:16Z

And here's the Twitpic to prove it: http://twitpic.com/qkkxu

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:18:35Z

Rodney Harrison "expects the Bears to lose tonight"

Coach Dungy expects a big game from Cutler

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:22:11Z

Let's go already! Come on NBC - I hate tardiness!

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:24:53Z

No night vision goggles for Cutler. Damn!

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:30:51Z

Finally! Let's stuff these turkeys! Go BEARS!!!

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:33:33Z

Great. We give up a great play to Michael Vick of all people.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:33:33Z

D-Mac to Celek for 7 yards. Eagles in a no-huddle. Weaver stopped short by Alex Brown to set up 3rd and 1. Vick into the game. Dogs around Chicago are trembling. Vick just owned us for a 35 yard run. Come on D!

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:34:28Z

It's like we've never seen the Wildcat. WTF?

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:36:08Z

Is Z available to play defense tonight? Let's put him in there to go after Vick next time.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:37:34Z

Eagles cutting through the D like a hot knife through butter. It seems like we can't get it going on the first drive - ever. Horrible! Key 3rd down coming up. Nice pass breakup by Corey Graham and great pursuit by Izzy. Eagles FG coming up. Akers kick is good and the Bears are down 3-0.

Comment from jack lacan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:39:26Z

Al Michaels just said "let's take a look at the Bears defense" - right after Vick runs for 35 yards.

As Dan Patrick might say - "Welcome home Donvan and Mount Caramel"

Well - we're only losing by three.

Jack Lacan
p.s. Note to Imbev - ask me to do commercials for Bud Light because the tailgate things are garbage. Mad Men indeed.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:41:59Z

Cutler hits Johnny Knox to convert a 3rd and 8. Nice play.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:43:03Z

Olsen gets interfered with but no call. It's nearly the first pick of the night. Dang - that was too close

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:44:23Z

I hate to say Collinsworth is right - but why are you running a bubble screen against press coverage? How about an audible for a deep ball? Bears forced to punt.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:46:20Z

Game starting off in typical Bears fashion - D looks shaky. Oh, and the offense too.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:48:53Z

Mike Vick back in - this time he fakes a handoff and tosses to Celek under heavy heat. 3rd and 7 with D Mac back at the controls. McNabb avoids the sack and scrables with flags littering the field. Facemask on Izzy - 15 yards and a first down. Dumb penalties = 1

Comment from jack lacan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:49:22Z

I think the Eagles have two "Jay Cutlers" --- How is THAT possible!?

Jack Lacan

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:50:49Z

McNabb hits Celek for a 21 yard gain. Eagles already have over 100 yardds of offense as they are on the brink of the Red Zone. Anthony Adams offsides. Dumb penalties = 2.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:51:59Z

Clock moving under 4 minutes with Eagles at the 13.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:53:21Z

Jason Avant shows the Bears how to run a bubble screen - TD Eagles. PAT is good - 10-0 Eagles.

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:54:27Z

At least the Bears are going down quickly. I can use an early night.

Comment from jack lacan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:55:07Z

Ten minutes to Masterpiece Contemporary or Sprout has The Goodnight Show with Nina and Star.

Jack Lacan

p.s. How is it possible to have an ex-Cub / Chicago factor in football? Have the Black Rings from Green Lantern-Blackest Night hit Soldier Field?

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:57:53Z

Cutler needs to put together a drive. Can someone please unplug Ron Turner's headset. I think JC could come up with better plays on his own!

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T01:59:34Z

Cutler hits Olsen on a short out to pick up 3. YAY! Forte picks up a few to set up a 3rd and 2. Need to pick this up Bears! And it looks like they do on a draw play.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:01:09Z

Cutler his BFF Olsen for another first down. Bears actually moving the ball. Forte with a nifty run to cap off the first quarter. Eagles 10, Bears on the move...

Comment from DitkaFan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:02:37Z

When is Cutler ever going to throw it deep?

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:03:36Z

JC overthrows a wide open Olsen.

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:04:22Z

Costs us at least 4, too.

Comment from DitkaFan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:04:44Z

Two deep throws, both over thrown

Comment from christian h. on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:04:52Z

Here's the thing: Olsen needs to make that catch. And then, cutler needs to make that throw to Hester. Someone besides Gould needs to step up for once. Jeez.

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:04:55Z

At least Gould is still gold.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:04:58Z

Olsen lets one off his fingertips. Damn! Cutler tries to hit Hester and misses long again. RUN FORREST RUN!!! Robbie Gould is GOOD. Bears on the board. Missed opportunities = 2.

Comment from ShieldsUpCaptain on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:06:47Z

Holy moly are they bad.

Comment from ShieldsUpCaptain on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:07:59Z

Love the Blackest Night reference. Those comics are great.

SID LUCKMAN....RISE!!!
WALTER PAYTON....RISE!!!

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:08:20Z

Collinsworth calls Cutler's two throws that missed TD's "terrible" on wide open chances.

Comment from TheFoss1957 on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:08:24Z

Just when Forte is finding a little running room...RT starts getting impatient...bombs away for no result! Will someone please beat RT to death with his own playcalling clipboard please!

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:08:53Z

Hard to argue.

Comment from ShieldsUpCaptain on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:09:14Z

37 total yards. Most of those were gained running off the field after failed 3rd down conversions.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:10:18Z

3rd and 9 and a false start backs em up 5 more. 3rd and 14 - the Eagles have us right where they want us. And of course - DeSean Jackson converts a first down. UG. LY.

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:10:24Z

3rd and 14 - No problem for "Donvan" from "Mt. Caramel and Nougat."

Comment from Colorado Bears Fan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:10:48Z

Jesus Christ ... third down and 14, and McNabb throws a 15-yard strike. This team is awful, just awful.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:11:38Z

Jason Peters holding off Gaines Adams = pick on someone your own size! Big freakin deal. Half the guys in the stands could keep Adams out of the backfield.

Comment from Colorado Bears Fan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:14:45Z

OMG ... a sack!

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:15:08Z

3rd and 4 and the Eagles take a time out. Ball at the 44. McNabb gets bombed! Izzy Idonije and Tommie Harris lead the charge.

Comment from ShieldsUpCaptain on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:15:38Z

That is the difference between the Bears and the other teams in the NFL. The Eagles throw a 15 yard pass on 3rd and 14. The Bears would throw a 6 yard WR screen to Joe Schmoe from "Mount Caramel and Peanuts" and look bewildered they didn't convert.

Comment from Colorado Bears Fan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:16:15Z

To me, Hester seems very tentative running Punt Returns the past few weeks. He isn't attacking like he used to.

Comment from ShieldsUpCaptain on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:16:44Z

Who is this Bell guy?

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:16:55Z

Nice play by the new guy!!!!

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:17:24Z

Kahlil Bell check in a promptly drops a pass. Bell breaks through for a HUGE GAIN! 72 yards to get the Bears to the dead zone, I mean Red Zone! Where have they been hiding this guy!

Comment from TheFoss1957 on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:17:33Z

Lead Blocker...quick hitter...success! Now that idiot RT will go back to draws and stretches.

Comment from Colorado Bears Fan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:17:48Z

Bell is my new hero! Get rid of Forte and keep this kid in the starting line-up. Outstanding hustle play by Knox to run down field and make a block.

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:18:19Z

Nice way for the Bears to ruin Bell's great first NFL carry with two dumb plays after that.

Comment from TheFoss1957 on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:19:46Z

And with Forte...RT DOES call the stretch and a pass and we settle for 3...sheesh!

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:19:47Z

So of course they pull Bell to hand to Forte. Cutler scrambles free on 3rd and goal into triple coverage. WTF? Gould on to kick a gimme. Bears tack on 3 to cut the lead to 4. Welcome to the NFL Mr. Bell.

Comment from Chris W on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:20:17Z

Nice run by Bell, great effort by Knox to catch up to the play and block.

Comment from Colorado Bears Fan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:20:50Z

So Bell rips off a 72-yard run to put the Bears within striking distance. Turner calls a screen to Mckie for a gain of 1-yard, then Forte loses a yard and finally, Cutler almost throws another pick to Olsen in the end zone. How inept can Turner and this offense continue to play?

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:20:56Z

Dead zone is right. Maybe Jay Cutler just needs a new phone?

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:22:21Z

I blame RT completely. Spit the bit in the Red Zone.

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:24:02Z

Once again the Eagles convert a 3rd and long.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:24:12Z

Hey look - pressure by the Bears! Hunter Hillenmeyer and Mark Anderson bring down D Mac. Alex Brown bringing pressure to set up a 3rd and 15. Can the D stop a 3rd and long? NOPE! Maclin on a slant. Bears defense on 3rd and long = Swiss cheese.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:25:53Z

A 3rd and 4 coming up. Chances to stop are better than 3rd and long. Come on D! Zack Bowman with the INT! Sets up great field position for the Bears! Nice play!!!

Comment from ShieldsUpCaptain on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:26:41Z

Cutler throws a pass that lands in Lake Michigan. Too bad Hester was on the five.

Comment from Colorado Bears Fan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:26:41Z

An interception!! Nice pick by Bowman. Now we need Cutler to lead this offense down the field, and not make any stupid plays.

Comment from BuildrMike on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:28:14Z

3rd an 17.....here we go

Comment from DitkaFan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:28:22Z

Nice going Bears, three and out after an interception

Comment from ShieldsUpCaptain on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:28:32Z

Thank God the Bears did a running play on 1st and 20 to Forte. The Bell run was getting my hopes up. Now my hopes are sufficiently suppressed once again.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:28:56Z

Hester can't catch up with a Cutler bomb and it's all for naught anyway - Holding on Jason McKie. Matt Forte runs into a pile as the boo birds chime in again. 2nd and 18 and they toss a little flare to Forte to pick up 1. UGH! 3rd and 17 coming up. Cutler evades the rush and nearly tears Knox's hands off with a laser beam. Knox can't hang on and the Bears will punt.

Comment from BuildrMike on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:29:36Z

and a 52 yd punt return....why not

Comment from Colorado Bears Fan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:29:49Z

Terrible series by the Bears. And Jackson almost broke the punt return all the way. Reminded me of how Hester used to be.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:29:56Z

DeSean Jackson flips the field with a 53 yard punt return. Damn. Eagles are set up in Bears territory.

Comment from BuildrMike on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:31:55Z

BEARS RECOVER!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:31:58Z

Another nice turnover.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:32:18Z

Jackson with a catch, but Tillman with his patented punch out and Anthony Adams recovers it, cartwheeling off the field. NICE BEARS!!!

Comment from Colorado Bears Fan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:33:54Z

Davis, you idiot! As an aside, Bell looks good. I like the way he hits the hole with speed and authority.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:34:26Z

Bell back int the game and Kellen Davis with a holding penalty. Bears moving the wrong way. 1st and 20 coming up. Bell bursts through to pick up a few yards.

Comment from christian h. on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:34:50Z

So twice now the Bears get a turnover... and immediately follow it with a holding call. Horrible.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:37:00Z

Cutler hits Hester to get it down to a 3rd and 4. Cutler tosses up a bomb but no one is home. Eagles with illegal contact and the Bears get a 1st down. Cutler hits Earl Bennett for 5 more. Bears at midfield with about 3 minutes left in the half.

Comment from Colorado Bears Fan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:37:50Z

Nice catch by Bennet, and better run after the catch!

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:38:06Z

Great 2nd effort by Bennett. Looked like he'd get stopped short, but he drove through for a 19 yard pickup.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:39:26Z

Cutler misses Hester deep and then Forte gets a carry, but of course, it's a holding penalty. Kreutz the offender this time. 2nd and 20.

Comment from Colorado Bears Fan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:41:15Z

These holding penalties are killing us! Despite the penalty, did you see Forte run with some authority? I hope watching Bell run has lit a fire under his ass!

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:44:09Z

Cutler has all day back there, but with nothing doing, he takes off. Cutler hits Olsen and with the spin move, he falls short of the 1st down. Cutler tries to hurry to the line, but the Bears sideline slows him down. Sure, give the Eagles a chance to re-group. Great plan.

Comment from Colorado Bears Fan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:44:37Z

Goddamn it Lovie, Cutler had the right idea by going no-huddle and putting pressure on the Eagles!

Comment from DitkaFan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:44:43Z

There is nothing like a little competition.

Comment from christian h. on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:45:36Z

Now you have to kick the FG. It's not like getting into the red zone is a good idea anyway.

Comment from TheFoss1957 on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:45:57Z

Half-end management has NEVER been Lovie's strong suit.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:47:45Z

Bears will go for it and they pick up the first on a Cutler sneak. Bears at the 20 and Cutler runs for his life, throwing it away. Illegal contact on the Eagles for an automatic 1st down. 46 seconds left. So they run to Forte. WTF? Get it in the end zone please. That's the big area before the goal posts with the writing on the grass!

Comment from Colorado Bears Fan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:48:01Z

Classic Ron Turner call in the Red Zone ... Forte up the middle for 1-yd. Fire this idiot!

Comment from TheFoss1957 on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:49:12Z

That Time Out by Reid makes no sense at all!

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:49:22Z

Bears taking their sweet time with the clock running on 3rd and 5. Eagles do us a favor and take a time out.

Comment from Colorado Bears Fan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:49:27Z

O.K. Cutler, don't lock-in to your buddy Olsen ... scan the field and hit the open receiver.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:50:52Z

Cutler throws it out of the back of the end zone and it's Robbie Gould time. And it's GOOOOOD! Bears cut it to a 1 point lead.

Comment from Colorado Bears Fan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:51:06Z

Good play by Cutler, he didn't force anything and threw it out of the end zone. Gould adds 3-pts, we are withing a point of the Eagles, and we get the ball first to start the second half.

Comment from christian h. on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:51:07Z

Told you FG was the best we could hope for.

Comment from DitkaFan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:51:52Z

Hester was going toward the right, Cutler throws to his left

Comment from TheFoss1957 on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:53:11Z

I had bitched about Cutler's Rexlike footwork over at Windy City Sports forum...I was called crazy, but Cutler is CONSISTANTLY throwing off the back foot. Lovie, RT, and Pep Hamilton have been epic FAIL at correcting QB mechanics flaws in the past...seems that they still have no inclination to improve their QB's play.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:54:13Z

That concludes an interception free Cutler first half! Bears get the ball to start the 2nd half. D has settled down after a shaky start. It's amazing what happens with a few takeaways. Time to get some halftime refreshments. BRB...

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:56:57Z

It's also a TD-free first half for our "franchise quarterback."

Comment from christian h. on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T02:58:42Z

Maybe the problem is rather that the offensive line is so bad that our QB's are always going backwards? I mean it's scarcely believable that QB's move to Chicago and suddenly their mechanics become bad, is it?

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:03:28Z

Agree that we need TD's, but we can't have it both ways. If we get pissed when he forces it and it gets picked, we can't get mad when we get Red Zone FG's. I'll take the points.

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:06:35Z

What about the two consecutive times when he missed wide-open receivers in the end zone?

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:07:19Z

Bears 2-4 in conference - that kills our tiebreakers. Bears set to receive. D Manning busts it out to the 30. Baba Wawa reports that Kahlil Bell will get more time.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:09:48Z

That bubble screen is not fooling anyone in a white shirt tonight. That's two busts with that play. Could Turner be setting something up? Nah! Trent Cole busted through from nowhere. He ran through Kreutz like nothing. Bears punt again. Great start to the 2nd half.

Halftime adjustments - Eagles 1, Bears 0

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:12:10Z

Al Michaels pronounced Mt. Carmel correctly.

Comment from DitkaFan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:15:32Z

The Bears defense is starting to turn up the intensity.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:15:54Z

Mike Vick rolls in again. What are they gonna do this time? 5 yard penalty for illegal substitution. Now they pull Vick. He's still a net positive for the night. No pressure from the D line. 3rd and 12 coming up after an 8 yard gain by Avant. D-Man to J-Mac, but he can't hang on. Pressure good; execution bad. Horrible shank by the Eagles, but there's a flag. Bears decline an ineligible downfield and will take over in great field position. Again. Can we do that thing where they give you six points? I think it's called a touchdown, but it's been a couple of games since I've seen one scored by our team.

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:18:13Z

Think this drive will end in another field goal attempt?

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:19:43Z

Cutler hooks up with Bennett for 20. Nice play. Bears in a no-huddle. Bell nearly loses the handle on the handoff en route to losing 3. Welcome to the NFL rook! Cutler nearly picked again, trying to hit a slant to Knox. That was close. Again. Cutler airmails Olsen again. JC is not happy. Gould on for a 49 yard attempt. SOLID! Bears take the lead!

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:19:43Z

Gould is gold again!!!

Comment from DitkaFan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:20:13Z

I can't believe the Bears are leading!

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:24:42Z

Eagles start at the 32. McCoy gets a rushing attempt to pick up 7 yards. McCoy again to pick up the first, but wait, it's a false start to back em up. 2nd and 8. End around to D Jackson to pick up the first. Alex Brown lost contain.

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:26:20Z

Finally the Bears hold them on a 3rd and long.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:27:07Z

Lance Briggs gets a rare blitzing opportunity and brings down McNabb. Nice play! Can we do these delayed blitzes more? Briggs nails Maclin short of the first. Hester back to return another Eagles punt. Hester runs into his own guys for the 2nd time tonight. Where has the magic done #23?

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:28:59Z

Word from the Twitter-verse is that Hanie is warming up. WTF?

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:30:45Z

Food for thought: If Benjamin Franklin got his way, it's possible the Chicago Bears would be playing the Philadelphia Turkeys this Sunday night.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:31:37Z

No sign of Hanie as JC is back to hand it to Forte, who picks up 4. Cutler's pass is batted down to set up a 3rd and 6. Cutler calling some audibles at the line. Something wrong on that last toss - either the receiver cut the route off or something. Maynard on to punt. Tim Shaw rocks DeSean Jackson on the punt return.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:33:49Z

Stuff those turkeys!

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:34:21Z

Another TD for the Turkeys.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:35:17Z

McNabb hits DeSean Jackson on a 49 yard bomb! TD Eagles! Um, where was the safety? Just like that, Eagles grab the lead. That's Jackson's shortest TD of the season. Thanks - that makes me feel better.

Comment from CanadianBear on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:36:09Z

damn it!!!! one throw by mcnabb and the tide turns. here we were with a reasonable effort form the defense and life looking like good ole time football form the bears yet we cant score tonight. cutler is great with 70 yards to go and shitty with 20 to go what gives!!!

We should be ahead 26 17 right now not down by 5

BEAR DOWN

Comment from Swendawg85 on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:36:39Z

can we get our pick back for Adams?

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:37:32Z

Cutler drawing some plays up. Good - can't be worse than than Turners! Knox with a big return to set up the Bears again. Cutler hits Hester to pick up a first down and move into Eagles territory.

Comment from BuildrMike on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:38:53Z

here we go....punching down field in bits and pieces..Bear football

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:39:37Z

Forte with a decent little run to pick up 7. Olsen catch a quick hitch and bulls his way to a first down. Olsen bulled his way. True fact. Bennett with a 9 yard pickup with under 4 minutes in the 3rd quarter.

Collinsworth calls the field gooey.

Comment from jack lacan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:39:45Z

There's still time to see Kaner and Taser light 'em up in Vancouver.
I remember this being posted last winter.

Jack Lacan

Comment from christian h. on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:40:47Z

Finally!

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:41:01Z

Bears with the TD!

Comment from BuildrMike on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:41:31Z

TD...Cutler needed that one

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:41:55Z

Forte picks up another first down to get down to the 15. Cutler hits Kellen Davis to cap a 6 play 55 yard drive. Beautiful catch. Bears will go for 2. He hits Forte for the conversion. Bears up 3. Wake up people! The Bears have scored a TD!

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:44:56Z

Bears and Soldier Field are fired up. Let's go Bears. Eagles are 1-10-1 in last 12 games decided by a TD or less. Or something like that. Bottom line - close game favors Bears, statistically speaking.

Comment from TheFoss1957 on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:46:50Z

Bears' D has to make a stop now...

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:48:15Z

Eagles convert a first out of the Wildcat. McNabb hits D-Jack - Tillman punches it out, but it's out of bounds. Close. McNabb hits a big gainer but it's called back for a tripping call. Eagles commit a dumb penalty. 2nd and 17. Slip screen to Maclin for a short gain to end 3rd quarter.

Comment from TheFoss1957 on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:48:18Z

Leg whip penalty may help...we still have to show we can stop teams 3rd and long

Comment from jack lacan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:49:21Z

Bears will win and we can all get drunk and shout
"WE BEAT THE EAGLES!"

Jack Lacan

Comment from TheFoss1957 on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:50:20Z

Blackhawks/Canucks scoreless after one...Toews and Kane have dominated their shifts...

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:51:02Z

3rd and long coming up to open 4th quarter. Big stop to stuff Celek short of the 1st. Let's go Bears!!!

Comment from TheFoss1957 on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:53:05Z

McNabb had all day in the pocket on 3rd down, but throws underneath anyway...Bears Ball

Comment from jack lacan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:53:23Z

The Bears can still bag this one and have a 7% chance of making the playoffs and a Coors commercial.

Jack Lacan

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:54:38Z

Bell in the backfield again, picks up 4. Kellen Davis goes down really easy for such a big dude. Damn - break a freaking tackle! 3rd and 4 and Cutler can't hook up with Bennett. We needed to control the ball a bit to give the D a break.

Collinsworth keeps talking about Cutler backing up on his throws. Is he finally getting squeamish after taking all those shots this year?

Comment from jack lacan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:54:48Z

Ok, tell Al Michaels that quarterbacks "do not carry their emotions on their sleeves" - those are the plays - in plastic.

Jack Lacan

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:56:51Z

McCoy with a nice run, but he coughs it up. Bears recover! Hillenmeyer recovers. Tillman with another punchout! WOW!

Comment from TheFoss1957 on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:56:58Z

Peanut with his 3rd punchout

Comment from jack lacan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:59:13Z

"We're a running team" quoth the Lovie with 12 minutes in the fourth quarter and up by three. Jay is not Payton Manning.

Jack Lacan

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T03:59:48Z

Time for a TD. Bears ball at the 39 and Forte dropped for a loss of 2. 3rd and 12 coming up. Screen is set up, but it is stopped short. Robbie Gould comes on for a 48 yard attempt. FG is blocked! Damn!

Comment from TheFoss1957 on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:00:39Z

Bears squander good field position and Gould's FG attempt gets blocked...Israel will have to get a piece of Akers' next kick to match!

Comment from jack lacan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:02:44Z

Do Michaels and Collinsworth sound like they cannot wait to get to O'Hare?

Jack Lacan

Comment from TheFoss1957 on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:03:35Z

Going back to Forte's -2 yard run last series...the damn Eagles have been blitzing every down, and our idiot OC calls a counter? that is TERRIBLE PLAYCALLING!

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:03:46Z

Eagles take over with just under 11 minutes left. McCoy running left to pick up about 4. Avant picks up a few, but just a whisker short of the 1st. Sneak coming? Yup! First down Eagles.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:05:51Z

McNabb hits Jackson on a slant to pick up about 9. Eagles into Bears territory. Another first down. Eagles at the 40, just over 8 minutes. D Jack down to the 35.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:07:54Z

McNabb hits Maclin down to the 24. Weaver plows down to the 20 in FG range. Clock running down to 6:17 left on the incompletion. 3rd and 6. Big play coming up.

Comment from jack lacan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:08:38Z

Let's have more shots of Lovie reading his stock options and pretending to be clock managing.

Jack Lacan

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:09:30Z

McNabb reads the blitz perfectly and hit D-Jack for the 1st down. Let's go D! And McCoy busts through for the TD. Eagles back up.

Comment from jack lacan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:09:55Z

Now is the time for Jay to be our Payton Manning.

Jack Lacan

Comment from TheFoss1957 on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:10:09Z

McCoy with one cut, then a sprint to the flag! See OTHER OC's continue trying to run, even when behind!

Comment from jack lacan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:12:35Z

The Bears post-game show is on at ten-thirty - so let's score and get this done.

Jack Lacan

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:13:07Z

5:26 to go, Bears down 4. Any way they can orchestrate a TD drive to run down the clock?

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:15:00Z

False start by Orlando Pace. Great start to the defining drive of the game. Hall of Fame, here he comes!

Comment from TheFoss1957 on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:15:50Z

Nah...a self-destructive 3 and out! But at least Forte creamed the umpire!

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:17:47Z

Ref gets blasted as Forte tries to cut back on the screen play. Cutler hits Forte again, down to the 30. 3rd and 5 coming up. Big play here with 4:16 left. Cutler launches deep for Knox and he can't catch up to it. Collinsworth torching Cutler again. Those plays are 50/50. Maynard punts it down to the 19. Defense needs a stop ASAP!

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:18:38Z

3:37 left. Eagles will try to run it out. Bears take their first time out. 3;32 left.

Comment from TheFoss1957 on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:19:31Z

Well, 6:30 left in the second, No score 'Hawks/'Nucks..but a cool brawl broke out!

Comment from jack lacan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:20:54Z

Nice throw!

Jack Lacan

Comment from jack lacan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:21:00Z

Nice throw!

Jack Lacan

Comment from jack lacan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:21:02Z

Nice throw!

Jack Lacan

Comment from jack lacan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:21:02Z

Nice throw!

Jack Lacan

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:21:23Z

McNabb hits Avant. Graham get him out of bounds short of the first. Clock stops. Huge conversion attempt coming up. McCoy looks like he picked up the first down. It will be close. 3:19 left. Briggs had him dead to right in the backfield. Got to wrap it up there. WOW! By the nose of the ball, the Eagles get a fresh set of downs.

Comment from TheFoss1957 on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:22:20Z

That was an extremely generous spot and the Eagles get a cheap 1st.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:23:14Z

McCoy dives at the line of scrimmage. 3:13 left and they use their last time out. Only the 2 minute warning can stop it. Do the Eagles dare throw it? 2nd and 9. Come on D!

Comment from jack lacan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:24:46Z

Collinsworth says "It has been quite a game here tonight." He sounded and looked like he'd just said "That paint dries really fast."

Jack Lacan

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:24:54Z

3rd and 4 and it's likely the ballgame. Got to stop em. Philly will call a time out as the play clock runs down. Stop and you get a shot. Philly converts and it's 4-6 here we come.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:26:01Z

Bears stop em! The Bears will get the ball with just under 2 minutes left. Can we set up a Hester return? Please? One time this season would be nice.

Comment from TheFoss1957 on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:26:09Z

If Lovie was gonna burn a TO anyway...why wouldn't he have challenged the spot on that last 1st down? The clock doesn't re-wind after a failed challenge? Does it?

Comment from jack lacan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:27:25Z

NOW here is where Cutler wins the game.

Jack Lacan

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:29:03Z

Hester wants nothing to do with a big return. Great. Illegal block in the back will back us up. That is the WORST CALL I have EVER SEEN!

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:29:12Z

Nice start, with the block in the back...

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:29:45Z

Take your time, Bears.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:30:00Z

Bennett can't get out of bounds - Bears on the move. Cutler can't hit Hester on the slant. 4th and 1.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:30:48Z

Ballgame and season coming up. Cutler hits Knox. Clock running under a minute. Cutler spikes it with 52 seconds left.

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:31:15Z

Figures, another game-ending INT.

Comment from TheFoss1957 on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:31:33Z

Tipped....Picked...WC hopes flushed!

Comment from BuildrMike on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:31:39Z

JAY FREAAKING CUTLER.....AGAIN

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:32:02Z

Lovie Smith: We can still finish 10-6...

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:32:25Z

Ditka was right.

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:32:28Z

Need a big play somewhere. And the Eagles get it. Ball is tipped up and the Eagles pick it off. Ballgame. Season. As Joniak would say, Fade. To. Black. Eagles move to 6-4 while the Bears fade into obscurity.

Comment from jack lacan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:33:30Z

McNabb tells Jay --- It's pronounced Mount Carmel.

Game over.

Jack Lacan

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:33:49Z

D McNabb giving Jay some extensive words of wisdom in the aftermath. Wish I could read lips here.

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:34:02Z

It was classy of Donovan McNabb to speak with Cutler for so long after the game.

Comment from TheFoss1957 on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:36:27Z

I am not gonna blame Cutler here...this team of ours is two lucky missed FGs away from being 2-8...which really would indicate the quality of overall talent and coaching...

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:36:49Z

The only way the Bears are going to the playoffs is if they buy tickets.

Comment from jack lacan on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:37:52Z

Mount Carmel might give the Bears some problems.

Jack Lacan

Comment from TheFoss1957 on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:42:47Z

At least this team can't spoil our Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving everyone, and thanks Mike.

Comment from KPOM on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T04:56:24Z

Funny! Why not have the Bears play the winner of this year's Prep Bowl?

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T05:16:19Z

And the two wins were against Detroit and Cleveland!

Comment from Mike Burzawa on 2009-11-22

2009-11-23T05:42:34Z

Yes, Happy Thanksgiving indeed! Too bad the Bears were the turkeys tonight!

Comment from veelow on 2009-11-23

2009-11-23T06:24:06Z

the bears are gonna be partying at rino tonite, ket's po bottles with them!!!!

Comment from veelow on 2009-11-23

2009-11-23T06:24:29Z

the bears are gonna be partying at rino tonite, let's pop bottles with them!!!!

Comment from IrishSweetness on 2009-11-24

2009-11-24T08:25:01Z

Pretty dumb comment, when you add up the hundreds and hunderds of plays that could have gone either way. "If my auntie had balls she'd be my uncle" kinda stuff ...