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Originally Posted by Blue Horse-shoe

The great thing about Knox, is that he came in and just started making plays. He didn't think about the stage he was on. THAT'S a football player. Lotta rookies seem intimidated when they first make it to the NFL, almost like they go into a shell and you barely notice them. Some stay there, even after great college careers, and never break out. Those are the ones who have the 3.6 year careers ( NFL average statistically ). But Knox didn't do that (from the beginning). I've always said to people that the Bears have actually under-used him and should target him more. He has made some mistakes this year ( fumbles, not finishing some routes resulting in some of Cutlers picks ) but on the whole , this guy is a play-maker who should have a good career, and I'm glad he's on our team. Could be a real X-factor in the playoffs.

They need to use him more on deep routes. They did this against the Vikings, but I would like to see it more against the rest of our opposition.

Finally, some people who are talking positively about our team!

Johnny Knox has a chance at being a star in this league, and he's gradually maturing into the role as the leading receiver for the Bears. In college, like you said DB54, he was a man above boys, but he's managing to adapt his game to the big leagues, against more athletic players in the secondary. You have to like that.

But I still would like to go after someone who is 6'3" or taller.

Originally Posted by Dagan81

Finally, some people who are talking positively about our team!

Johnny Knox has a chance at being a star in this league, and he's gradually maturing into the role as the leading receiver for the Bears. In college, like you said DB54, he was a man above boys, but he's managing to adapt his game to the big leagues, against more athletic players in the secondary. You have to like that.

But I still would like to go after someone who is 6'3" or taller.

Agree a taller receiver is needed. But Knox will always be a good 1a because of his speed and play-making abilities. He's alot like Bernard Berrian only a little better IMO.

Originally Posted by dabears54

National media picking the Bears this week

January 14, 2011 3:07 PM | 3 Comments
Staff report

The Bears are a popular pick this week among the national media. As 10-point favorites playing at home against a team that went 7-9 in the regular season (but did beat the Bears in Week 6), it's easy to see why.

A quick perusal of the Web, reveals the following:


All but one on ESPN's panel of experts picks the Bears. Bill Simmons, however, likes Seattle because the Seahawks remind him of Vinny on Jersey Shore and he gets a team-of-destiny vibe from them.

Over at SI.com, their NFL/coffee guru Peter King writes the only way Seattle can win is a Jay Cutler turnover fest, which is entirely possible. But, writes Kings, "I don't expect that to happen. It was fun while it lasted, but I think the Seattle magic ends at Soldier Field."
Jim Trotter thinks without its 12th man (the Qwest Field crowd), Seattle will be at a distinct disadvantage and the Bears will win 27-13.
Meanwhile, two of the three pickers on the Yahoo Sports crew, likes the Bears, with Les Carpenter as the lone dissenter.

Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times likes the Bears 21-17

People picking the Bears makes me nervous. We haven't played well past few years as a big favorite. As logical as it is to pick Chicago in this game, it'd be disastrous to lose to Seattle. Can't do that

We must win to shut all the naysayers up. I'm getting sick of Trent Dildo running his mouth about how putrid and awful the Bears are.