The Bears and the Pre-Season

“Close the city and the tell the people that something’s coming to call
Death and darkness are rushing forward to take a bite from the wall…”
--Black Sabbath from The Mob Rules, 1982.

I wanted to wait until after the second Pre-season game to comment on the Chicago Bears.

Same song, different page if you look at last year to a degree. The offense can be ineffective, the running game will eventually be their bread and butter, special teams were consistent and also tough, and the defense was tougher.

Opening series, Urlacher snags an interception for a touchdown on a beautiful play. The defense—first, second, third and lower—do not allow a touchdown from a very good San Diego Charger offense. The passing game from Grossman, although improved from week one; was harrowing at times—I predict Griese will be starting in four weeks.

The tools are here—no starting running backs as of yet; but they are there. The wide receivers are decent enough in Mohammed and Bradley and look out for Rasheed Davis! The kid can play.

The defensive line was tough with Wally (Don’t know how to spell his name) and Urlacher was a star at linebacker. Briggs put some hits on folks as did Harris. Hillenmeyer looked good when it came to speed. Not to be noticing, but they only had two starters from the secondary and NO ONE SCORED—not too shabby.

Special teams were special; Manning looked good; and the Bears should have a decent season.

I am breathing easier and if one watched the game, I would point out this about the quarterback—Griese is the best, Grossman is next; and Orton showed us why he is third string and why the defense won ten games last season in his run—not the play of the quarterback.

Sweetwood Predicts: 12 and 4 this season and a serious run at post-season play—they may not win it all; but in the words of Elvis (may my brother forgive me for stealing from ‘his’ guy): “it’s now or never.”