Saints at Bears call it!

Yer a Fuckin Jerkoff · Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:32 am

Grossman is a timebomb, and the Bears defense is not as good as even the 1994 Chargers.

Saints man up and get it done 20-12

Kansas City Kid · Post by **Kansas City Kid** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:38 am

Saints - 23

Bears - 17

poptart · Post by **poptart** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:55 am

Defense + Weather =

Bears - 17

Saints - 12

Cicero · Post by **Cicero** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 2:12 pm

The Bears will beat 'em like Katrina.

Bears 24
Saints 13

ucantdoitdoggieSTyle2 · Fri Jan 19, 2007 2:33 pm

Jsc810 wrote:Somehow, someway, the Saints pull out a victory.

Very insightful as usual there, pom-poms. Do you ever tire of sucking?

TenTallBen · Post by **TenTallBen** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 3:28 pm

The Saints have WAY too much talent to not win this game. Grossman will remember that he is Rex Grossman and wind up throwing a couple of pics to the Saints weak secondary. Deuce will run all over their ass and Reggie will have at least few big plays. The Saints should be ready for the cold weather as its been in the 30s all week here. Saints to the Super Bowl!!!

Saints 27
Bears 21

poptart · Post by **poptart** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 3:34 pm

TenTallBen wrote:The Saints should be ready for the cold weather as its been in the 30s all week here.

TardTard, have you ever lived north of the Mason Dixon line .... ?

Forecast I see for Chicago is calling for a high of 27.
Winds from the NNE (off the lake) gusting to 17 mph.
A 'real feel' -high- (like you) of 17.
Snow, 1-3 inches accumulating.

Your Saints are FUCKED, dude.

I'm here to tell ya.

TenTallBen · Post by **TenTallBen** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:03 pm

poptart wrote:Your Saints are FUCKED, dude.

I would agree with you if they were going to play the Pats in Foxboro in those conditions, but you must remember who they are playing. The "weather" is not going to beat the Saints, nor will the Bears. The only team that can beat them is themselves....or maybe an AFC team. :wink:

Tom In VA · Post by **Tom In VA** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:56 pm

Oh it's on now.

The feel good pick ....

Saints - by 8

DallasFanatic · Post by **DallasFanatic** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 6:33 pm

Soldier field will be a shit hole as usual, and Reggie Bush won't be a factor in this game. The entire game will slow down a bit and look for the Bears defense to bail them out again.

Bears 17
Saints 13

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 7:34 pm

too many weapons on the Saints side......and REGGIE will be a factor.....

Saints-24
daBears-17

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:33 pm

Saints 28, Bears 17

Deuce runs for 2 TDs, Grossman throws 3 INTs

MgoBlue-LightSpecial · Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:49 pm

Bears 20
Saints 17

jiminphilly · Post by **jiminphilly** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:56 pm

I don't see the Bears stopping Deuce AND Reggie. Saints beat the Eagles with a strong running game and a great underneath game to the TE's... the Bears play a cover 2.. how do you beat a cover 2? With the underneath game.

Saints 24
Bears 20

See You Next Wednesday · Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:04 pm

Saints 34
Bears 28

indyfrisco · Post by **indyfrisco** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:59 pm

Bears 31
Saints 10

Oh, and this...

mvscal wrote:Sadaam will hang within 60 days.

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 10:42 pm

so what you're saying is that your 66% on your predictions.....

I'll stick with the Saints........

Screw_Michigan · Post by **Screw_Michigan** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 11:07 pm

the bears winning their first important game in oh about eight years after the shehawks handed it to them on a silver platter isn't shit. they'll find a way to fuck this up because they are the fucking bears.

taints 24
bears 16

Dinsdale · Post by **Dinsdale** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 11:14 pm

Screw_Michigan wrote:they'll find a way to fuck this up because they are the fucking bears.

A prediction with no breakdown whatsoever, devoid of any factual evidence to support it...

yet I really can't find any fault with it.

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 11:58 pm

mvscal wrote:
Jsc810 wrote:I've paid off one $100 bet on the boards, can't remember who with or what it was about now. Whoever it was wanted a donation to MDA, and I did that, posted all that info.
That was me.

mvscal gets a big RACK......

nice........

TenTallBen · Post by **TenTallBen** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 12:18 am

Don't forget this quality prediction from mv about the Saints/Cowboys game this year...

On 12/5 mvscal wrote:This is a reality check for the Taints. They've had a nice run so far, but I look for them to get punched in the face here by a more mentally tough team.

It will be the beginning of their tailspin out of the playoff picture.

The final score?

Saints - 42
Cowboys - 17

Yer a Fuckin Jerkoff · Sat Jan 20, 2007 4:21 am

ucantdoitdoggieSTyle2 wrote:
Jsc810 wrote:Somehow, someway, the Saints pull out a victory.

Very insightful as usual there, pom-poms. Do you ever tire of sucking?

You'll have to excuse Jsc and the other Saints fans....they've never been this far into the playoffs and have no earthly clue how to react.

KC Scott · Post by **KC Scott** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 5:30 pm

Bears D has NOT looked good for the last 4-5 weeks - Loss of tommy Harris in the middle has been huge. Gave up a lot of points to a very suspect Seahag offense last week now they are going against the top offense in the division

I see the Saints pounding Duece and Drew making some big plays downfield to colston & henderson.
On the Bears side, I see Grossman forcing some throws to try and keep up.
The wildcard would be a devin Hester return, but even that won't be enough.

It's Karma time for New Orleans

Saints 27
Bears 21

Mile-Hi T · Post by **Mile-Hi T** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 5:31 am

Does it really matter. Neither team stands a chance vs the AFC.

Saints win...24-10..... then they lose to the raydahs during the trophy presentation.

TenTallBen · Post by **TenTallBen** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 7:03 am

From my post at the "other" board...

Does anybody not remember the Falcons (a DOME team) punking Green Bay in the snow in the playoffs not too long ago? Get over the weather folks. It CAN be done. The Saints have found ways to adjust to win the big games this year. They have every chance of doing it again today.

Just in case you don't remember...
http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20030104_ATL@GB

poptart · Post by **poptart** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 10:00 am

I didn't forget.

Why don't you post links showing all the times that 'warm weather' teams have gone north for playoff games and ended up with shit coming out of their ears .... ?

FAR lengthier list.

Well, your Saints will get the calls Sunday, so that ought to help.

I don't think either team is really all that good.

Enjoy the game.

Mississippi Neck · Post by **Mississippi Neck** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 4:00 pm

I think the rushing duo we'll be discussing after this game is Benson and Jones.

I think the snow and cold, Bears D, and Hester in special teams will be the ultimate difference.

Bears 17
Saints 11

The Seer · Post by **The Seer** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 4:21 pm

new orleans - 31

chicago - 17

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 4:33 pm

Since weather is such a hot topic with this game, here's the 36-hour forecast in Chicago...
http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/b ... v_business

Snow, a significant but not strong wind and temperature right around freezing...run of the mill winter day in the upper midwest.

The two things affected most by this type of weather is the deep passing game and the ability to cut. Having a power running game and an effective short passing game is usually the two most effective ways to combat the conditions.

Both teams can run the ball with power between Benson and McAllister. We'll see how effective Jones and Bush are...I guess I'd give the edge to Jones because he's a little straight-ahead runner than Bush. Of the 4 backs in the game, I see Bush being neutralized by a slick field considering all of his lateral movement when he makes his big plays. In the return game, we'll see how dangerous Hester is.

With the short passing game, I think Brees is the more accurate passer with the short to middle length passes while Grossman's strength is his ability to throw the deep ball to Berrian and Davis. Look for Clark and Muhammad to his top targets. Brees' best weapons are the deep threats of Colston and Henderson. Bush is effective out of the backfield but as I mentioned, his lack of traction could make him less effective. Grossman's lack of accuracy in the short game is what could lead to turnovers.

If the conditions are fair, I think the Saints are more dangerous offensively but I think the playing field is narrowed when the conditions neutralize some of the speed and agility of the their skill position players. Reggie Bush vs. the sideline-to-sideline speed of the Bears' linebackers is the matchup to watch today. If Bush is held in check, the Saints will have to look to McAllister's power running game as the way to help open up Brees' passing game.

If the conditions start to resemble a blizzard, look for the defenses to dominate and the Bears have the better defense overall. The better the conditions, the better the Saints' chances are. I stand by my pick of the Saints winning by a touchdown or more but clearly, the weather will play a factor...although it will effect both teams, not just the dome team.

Mike the Lab Rat · Post by **Mike the Lab Rat** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 5:08 pm

I'll pick the Saints. Why the hell not.

As far as whether either team would be able to beat the AFC team, just keep in mind how utterly frigging foolish the "experts" sound now after they pretty much all predicted that the Ravens and the Chargers would be in the AFC Championship today. So, those former players/coaches can sit there and analyze for our entertainment, and we can all spout off here about who'll be getting smacked all over the field today or on February 4th, but the fact is....every frigging one of us is talking out our asses.

Hell, I found some of the stuff posted here in the last week or so more entertaining than anything on the pregame or postgame shows on Fox or CBS...

rozy · Post by **rozy** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 6:10 pm

not looking good for the home team

Saints with ease.

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 6:26 pm

UCan't - I stand by my prediction that Grossman will cost them.

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 5:35 pm

mvscal wrote:
mvscal wrote:The Taints are going to get run off the field. It's not even going to be close. In fact, I'm already embarassed for Taintsfan & Bandwagon.

Brees' tiny, little popgun arm will result in fluttering gifts for a Chicago defense which could easily score 2 defensive touchdowns.

How did that taste? Take your pussy team back to your shithole of a city and then go fuck yourselves.

Brees went further than the Chargers did...bode for The Mole

ucantdoitdoggieSTyle2 · Mon Jan 22, 2007 6:00 pm

Jsc810 wrote:Pure class. :roll:

The only thing I find disturbing about that picture is the guy on the right wearing shorts in 30 degree weather.

RACK the sign.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 6:04 pm

Jsc810 wrote:
mvscal wrote:
mvscal wrote:The Taints are going to get run off the field. It's not even going to be close. In fact, I'm already embarassed for Taintsfan & Bandwagon.

Brees' tiny, little popgun arm will result in fluttering gifts for a Chicago defense which could easily score 2 defensive touchdowns.

How did that taste? Take your pussy team back to your shithole of a city and then go fuck yourselves.
• ABC26: Bears fans hurl Katrina taunts at Saints fans, N.O. media

Pure class. :roll:

Yea, cause Saints fans are SO CLASSY.

sin

That skank wearing the Fuck Da Eagles shirt

Mississippi Neck · Post by **Mississippi Neck** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 1:46 am

Jsc810 wrote:

Pure class. :roll:

Aww JSC, its just light hearted fun. Stop taking it so damn personal. It doesn't bother me, and I lost plenty in Katrina.

Mississippi Neck · Post by **Mississippi Neck** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 1:51 am

No biggie man. Feeling better I hope.

TenTallBen · Post by **TenTallBen** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 9:10 pm

:x

This has been a pretty shitty week to say the least. The Saints laid a giant turd on Sunday and immediately afterward so did my server at work.

I had to pull one all-nighter and two equally shitty long days after that. This is the first time I have had any free time to respond here.

Quick thoughts on the game...

Bears D showed up to play. Mega props to them.

The Saints play calling blew fried monkey carcass. No balance whatsoever between the running and the passing game.

The field definitely had an effect on the Saints but I thought they'd just run it up the gut and it wouldn't matter. Oh well. Wrong on that one. :x

Thanks to the Saints for the good run this season. Hopefully next year will be even better. Just please do me a favor and get fucking rid of Fred Thomas!

Dinsdale · Post by **Dinsdale** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 9:14 pm

TenTallBen wrote:I thought they'd just run it up the gut and it wouldn't matter.

So, you thought the Ain'ts would just "run it up the gut" against Brian Urlacher?

There's a reason they don't pay you to be a football analyst...not so smart.