When are the Bears Gonna Get Some Respect???

[brahmabull117]

I don't get it. This team continues to get disrespected like no other even though they keep winning game after game


their last win was a 26 point road beatdown of the vikings who just beat the Eagles on the road. Jay Cutler has a 96 QB rating in his last 8 games, in which the Bears have gone 7-1. The bears defense and special teams as a unit is arguably top 3 in the league and the offense has averaged about 25 points per game their last 8 games

so what do the Bears have to do to garner some respect??

[Waterstpub87]

Win the super bowl. That will make people stop. They still remember the beat down that the pats laid on them and won't get that out of their minds.

[rsnnh12]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=301212003

[DarkNite]

To get the respect, we will see if Bears can beat Packers.

[brahmabull117]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=301212003

Win the super bowl. That will make people stop. They still remember the beat down that the pats laid on them and won't get that out of their minds.

one fukking game people, give me a break!! that's the only bears loss in the last 8 weeks


last time I checked, the Saints and Patriots both lost to the browns by double digits. The Steelers got destroyed at home vs the patriots as well and also lost to a reeling jets team at home. How about the Falcons losing to Philly with Kevin Kolb at QB?? or the Packers getting basically shutout by the Lions??

[Waterstpub87]

bears will play soft. Not really a good match to determine respect.

[brahmabull117]

bears will play soft. Not really a good match to determine respect.

yup, the game means absolutely nothing for the bears so I pretty much expect them to lose

[chaseman]

People love hating the Bears... which puzzles me because the New England Patriots exist.

[chaseman]

To get the respect, we will see if Bears can beat Packers.

Like they did in week 3 when it actually mattered?

[brahmabull117]

People love hating the Bears... which puzzles me because the New England Patriots exist.

I really don't get it

the bears are not an arrogant team, they're a team with a bunch of hard working blue collar type guys who just wanna win every week

[d2bets]

Things changed during the bye week. They got one of their lineman back and they adjusted their offensive schemes and run/pass balance. In the 8 games since the bye, the Bears have scored 27 points per game. That's pretty damned good, I don't care who was on the schedule. They can score in bunches. Cutler has really found a grasp on the offense. They play solid defense. And their special teams keeps opponents up at night. They have as good a shot as any NFC team of representing in the Super Bowl. I really think this team is better than the '06/07 Super Bowl team, especially on offense. People love to rag on Cutler for some reason, but his bad is still far less scary than the Bad Rex was.

[d2bets]

I really don't get it

the bears are not an arrogant team, they're a team with a bunch of hard working blue collar type guys who just wanna win every week

There's no drama with the Bears. No showboating. No coaching controversies. No fighting. Lovie is as boring as watching paint dry, but he has a cool confidence and even demeanor about him.

[rsnnh12]

I really don't get it

the bears are not an arrogant team, they're a team with a bunch of hard working blue collar type guys who just wanna win every week

I agree. They are a lot like the Pats in that regard. They just go out there and get shit done. No off-field drama, no BS, just good football.

Only reason I don't like the Bears is Cutler. That stupid shit-eating grin he always has. The complete lack of emotion, unless he's talking smack with Philip Rivers. He has the natural ability to be a top QB and leader, but he doesn't take the extra steps to get there

[daneault23]

So you guys think they can beat the Packers on Sunday, with essentially nothing to play for? They already have a bye.

[KingJIM]

I think they like the underdog role and have played well under Smith with that mantra. Offense is better than 06. O-line not so much but they have been improving/ being schemed around by Martz. Defense with Peppers, healthy Urlacher and Chris Harris reacquired is right up there with 06 bunch. Hester is back to being the baddest returner in the game because lack of injuries has keep frontline backups playing key roles on special teams.

I think most of the negative attention in the media is coming from washed up has been and never were quaterbacks like Tim Hasselsack and Trent Dilhole.

[brahmabull117]

I agree. They are a lot like the Pats in that regard. They just go out there and get shit done. No off-field drama, no BS, just good football.

Only reason I don't like the Bears is Cutler. That stupid shit-eating grin he always has. The complete lack of emotion, unless he's talking smack with Philip Rivers. He has the natural ability to be a top QB and leader, but he doesn't take the extra steps to get there

when has cutler really underachieved though?? ask yourself that


he had a godawful defense in Denver that failed him time and time again despite the fact that he consistently scored like 30 points per game with that team


he came to Chicago, a team with perhaps the worst offensive personnell in the entire NFL and he has had a 90+ QB rating this season with 3000+ yards and 23 TDs


put Cutler on a good team with good defense and he would be right up there with the top 10 QBs in the league

[dialup_king]

So you guys think they can beat the Packers on Sunday, with essentially nothing to play for? They already have a bye.

The game should be moved to 1 o'clock. Falcons and Saints games could both be one possession games in the 4th quarter, in which case, Bears would really be into the game in the 4th quarter if they were playing at the same time.

[CROANT]

As a Bears fan, I hate to say it, but Cutler is the reason the Bears get no respect. What was the 1st thought in anyone's head after he threw the 1st pick Sunday vs. the Jets? - Same old Cutler. I'm glad he was able to erase that mistake so quickly & perform at such a high level the rest of the game.

[gti175]

It's true, I dislike the bears bc of Cutler as well. I don't know what it is, just seems like he's too arrogant for his own good. He's not that good to be that cocky. Win something first ....

[xxxvince]

bears suck, boooooooooo

[BRAVES1985]

To get the respect, we will see if Bears can beat Packers.

this post makes no sense. bears have nothing to play for

[tomcast]

I am all ready to bet against the Bears in the playoffs.

[KingJIM]

I am all ready to bet against the Bears in the playoffs.

You don't know who they are playing and don't know the line but your all ready to bet that. Good luck with that.

[jollyoscars]

yea now i read another article talking about how the bears are lucky. f'ing bull****. we have a great record, that doesnt all come with luck

[jram68]

I don't get it. This team continues to get disrespected like no other even though they keep winning game after game


their last win was a 26 point road beatdown of the vikings who just beat the Eagles on the road. Jay Cutler has a 96 QB rating in his last 8 games, in which the Bears have gone 7-1. The bears defense and special teams as a unit is arguably top 3 in the league and the offense has averaged about 25 points per game their last 8 games

so what do the Bears have to do to garner some respect??

they will get respect when they get a smart head coach

[Mr Handicapable]

The Bears O-line was so bad early on....people remember Cutler getting tossed like a rag doll by the Giants!
They're running it better...Johnny Knox is finally getting some TDs w/his 90 yds every week! Philly gave them a nice Christmas present w/the #2 seed....having to play GB twice in a row might have done them in but then can rest up now! Might be the Saints coming to Chicago....last time it was Grossman/Brees and Chicago rolled....I would say they have a great shot w/Cutler vs Brees!

Or Philly 2nd round...they did ok versus them already too! I would disregard that Pats game....nobody is going to hang w/New England in the snow....can't get traction enough to rush Brady!

[borednaz]

Everyone has hit it right on the nose. It's Cutler. Some of us hate him for the years he burned us on betting on him, others hate his demeanor. There is a lot to like like about the bears, they are great solid team. Everyone would be dick riding the bears without Cutler. What's not to like, a solid O line and a J. Peppers on the back end keeping the game safe.

[talnted]

they been had respect man, they are just not one of the leagues elites...

[CoVrt]

they'll get respect when they get rid of cutler, or when cutler bites his lip and works all out on his footwork. that fact that he understands he can get better and make the whole team better obviously doesn't appeal to him.

[icancount2one]

I think the real question is if the BEARS are still the best team in the NFL?

[d2bets]

Everyone has hit it right on the nose. It's Cutler. Some of us hate him for the years he burned us on betting on him, others hate his demeanor. There is a lot to like like about the bears, they are great solid team. Everyone would be dick riding the bears without Cutler. What's not to like, a solid O line and a J. Peppers on the back end keeping the game safe.

WITHOUT Cutler? Without Cutler the Bears would be garbage. Did you see Todd Collins? Caleb Hanie isn't much better. If Cutler goes down tomorrow they are screwed. Cutler is one of the most dangerous QB's in the NFL right now. And they displayed a vertical game against the Jets that Martz has been holding back. That Bears offense with Cutler at the helm is getting real tough to defend. I mean real tough. They're getting better and better in the Martz offense.

[d2bets]

they'll get respect when they get rid of cutler, or when cutler bites his lip and works all out on his footwork. that fact that he understands he can get better and make the whole team better obviously doesn't appeal to him.

You watch too much ESPN. Why the hell would the Bears get rid of Cutler? You gotta be outta yer mind. Footwork my ass. Cutler makes all the throws. When he gets into trouble it's from decisionmaking (which is getting better too), not mechanics or footwork or errant throws. The talking head QB's quite frankly are just jealous that even in their dreams they couldn't make the throws Cutler does. The fact that Cutler can throw a strike backing up or on the move or whenever the play calls for it is a good thing, not something you wanna take away. If it effected his accuracy or strength (which is would for 99/100) then it's a problem, but it's not for Cutler. You got a special arm and talent here, Tim Hassellbeck and no talent douches like him just can't relate.

[thechaoz]

Obv as an outsider and a niners fan I can say people DO NOT hate the bears more then the pats/steelers etc. It's just one week they look great and the next they tank (previous years). I have been skeptical but have come around and they are the real deal. A LOT of it the is Cutler fitting the ball into tiny little places and Hester making plays.

The problem that lurks in everyone's mind is that if Cutty McCutCut has ONE bad game they are out of the playoffs no question. That is really why people don't "trust" them, it's really not disrespect.