YoloinOhio Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 Until the Bears show they can stop anyone on D, they shouldn't count any team as an easy win.
The Big Cat Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 I live in Chicago too. I keep telling all the Bears fans that they didn't face a Defense as good as the Bills all of last year. I think they're in for a rude awakening. I'm a little worried about our OLB position, but as long as EJ can manufacture 20 points, we should win. Have YOU RSVP'd for the Saturday night event??
Fan in Chicago Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 The difference is that Bears are expected to be a playoff team and potentially challenge for the SB...where everyone mostly sees the Bills at best as a Cinderella wildcard team or worse. I read in the Tribune that the Bears are thinking Superbowl. I about fell off my train seat laughing. Yea they may be improving and such but Superbowl ? They have been Rodgers' female canine for a while now and does anyone in their right mind think they can hold their own against the Seahawks ? 49ers ? Allow me to laugh a merry laugh and be more than happy to eat crow if proven wrong.
The Big Cat Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 I read in the Tribune that the Bears are thinking Superbowl. I about fell off my train seat laughing. Yea they may be improving and such but Superbowl ? They have been Rodgers' female canine for a while now and does anyone in their right mind think they can hold their own against the Seahawks ? 49ers ? Allow me to laugh a merry laugh and be more than happy to eat crow if proven wrong. Dameshek made the same prediction this year. He also predicted the Texans last year.
Coach Tuesday Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 As I said elsewhere, our edges are going to be pressed hard in this game. McKelvin and Gilmore are going to have to absolutely ball in order for us to compete. Forte is going to try to get to the edge of our defense, and our corners are going to have to play well in run support - all while worrying about Marshall and Jeffries (who also happen to be two of the better run-blocking WRs in the game). Also sucks that Bradham won't be there. Bottom line, the Bills are going to have to contain the edges and put up points, because Chicago is going to score.
YoloinOhio Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 I read in the Tribune that the Bears are thinking Superbowl. I about fell off my train seat laughing. Yea they may be improving and such but Superbowl ? They have been Rodgers' female canine for a while now and does anyone in their right mind think they can hold their own against the Seahawks ? 49ers ? Allow me to laugh a merry laugh and be more than happy to eat crow if proven wrong. Their offense is good enough to outscore some weaker opponents in the reg season and have a decent record, but they need defense to win in the playoffs. I don't see any evidence they could win a SB with this defense.
PromoTheRobot Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 Their offense is good enough to outscore some weaker opponents in the reg season and have a decent record, but they need defense to win in the playoffs. I don't see any evidence they could win a SB with this defense. Any D that gives up 42 (Rams) and 54 (Eagles) isn't going to the SB.
K D Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 yep, hopefully these guys overlook us. we want to be the team that surprises everyone. i hope we are the underdog every week
BarleyNY Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 Betting lines are not based on the facts; they are based on fan perceptions. If more people believe the Bears are the better team, then the odds will favor the Bears even though they may not be the better team. What were the odds on the Seahawks smashing Denver in the Super Bowl? That's probably why I used the words "public" and "perception" in my post.
Big C Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 Any D that gives up 42 (Rams) and 54 (Eagles) isn't going to the SB. The Denver D did give up 48 last year. Only gave up 40+ once though.
PromoTheRobot Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 The Denver D did give up 48 last year. Only gave up 40+ once though. But how did they do once they got there?
Big C Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 But how did they do once they got there? Well that's a different point.
1billsfan Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 As long as EJ Manuel is considered a "work in progress" QB, the Bills will always be underdogs to teams that have well-established franchise QBs like the Bears have in Jay Cutler. I take no offense as long as the opinion isn't a prediction of the Bears blowing out the Bills. I'm very glad that the first Bills game is a non-conference road game against an opponent who's favored to win. IMO, this is about as "no pressure" of a situation as it gets in the NFL and it's one that's ripe for an upset. I really hope that Manuel plays well in Chicago and we fans can finally start sensing a real turnaround of this franchise.
947 Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 Have YOU RSVP'd for the Saturday night event?? What event?
The Big Cat Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 What event? http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/169157-chicago-week-one/#entry3183951
jester43 Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 http://player.radio....n/670-the-score Listening to 670 the Score in Chicago really shows how WGR is amateur hour when it comes to sports talk. So, they are foolish to proclaim the Bills an easy W, yet they are what we should aspire to? I'll pass.
Ohiostyle Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 The Vegas lines are showing the Bills as a 6-6.5 point dog, so it isn't just Chicago. Even with the home field advantage that shows that the public thinks the Bears are about a field goal better than the Bills. That isn't huge and it is certainly defensible. That doesn't mean the Bills can't win. They can. The public just thinks the Bears just have a better chance. That's all. I need to call my bookie, my wallet says we can beat 6.5 pts.
JPS Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 Have they improved upon that almost worst defense in the NFL from last year? If not, I wouldn't call any team an "easy win." Folks around here see last year as an injury riddled abberition....and they may be right. Look at the Bears defense the previous 2 years. Add in a couple pass rushers and J Ratliff....they should be at least middle of the pack. They have one heck of an offense....
johnwalter Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 Have they improved upon that almost worst defense in the NFL from last year? If not, I wouldn't call any team an "easy win." their D will have nothing on they cowboys this year. and yes, they have improved. a totally revamped d-line (+allen, houston, etc), and they drafted one of the best, if not the best, corner in the draft: kyle fuller. not to mention that they have one of the most stacked offenses in the nfl.
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