URLACHERisGOD Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Vasher, Tillman out against pass-happy Lions Brian Griese isn't the only player who'll make his first start for the Bears on Sunday. There will be considerably more turnover on defense. A short-handed situation in the secondary, after Nathan Vasher went down Sunday with a partially torn groin muscle, has grown worse with the news that Charles Tillman also is injured. Rookie Trumaine McBride, a seventh-round draft pick, is expected to start in his place. The Bears will face the pass-happy Detroit Lions, and quite possibly Brett Favre and the undefeated Green Bay Packers the next week, without the cornerback tandem they signed to contract extensions totaling $69.5 million in the offseason. Vasher will be out at least a month, and Tillman is likely to miss two games with a sprained right ankle, which was retaped on the sideline Sunday night against Dallas. A source close to McBride said he's expected to be the first member of the 2007 draft class to start. Ricky Manning Jr. already was slated to take over for Vasher, and strong safety Adam Archuleta will play with a broken right hand, meaning the entire starting secondary from Week 1 is now injured. Free safety Mike Brown (torn left ACL) is out for the season, and the depleted Bears also could be without defensive tackle Tommie Harris (left knee) and linebacker Lance Briggs (groin) this week. There are other options in the secondary, but rookie fifth-round pick Corey Graham was not in uniform for the first three games, and veteran Ade Jimoh has participated in only five practices, having been bounced in and out to make room for emergency punter Dirk Johnson. The Bears are considering promoting cornerback Greg Fassitt from the practice squad. A source close to Fassitt said Tuesday evening it was ''50-50'' that the undrafted free agent from Grambling will be signed to a contract. Backup safety Brandon McGowan has experience covering the slot in the nickel defense. He was guilty of letting Chargers tight end Antonio Gates free for a touchdown on the halfback pass by LaDainian Tomlinson in Week 1. The Bears figure to be in their nickel defense often Sunday. The Lions have five receivers with 10 or more catches, and their pass-to-run ratio is nearly 3 to 1 with Mike Martz at the controls. ''The injuries did pile up, but we still feel like we have some good backups, and we just need to make sure we go out there and play at a high level,'' defensive coordinator Bob Babich said after the game Sunday. ''Whatever happens, we just have to deal with it and go from there.'' Vasher out 4 weeks Tillman out 2 weeks Brown done for the year Tommie Harris may not play Lance Briggs may not play %$#! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I agree. Both corners out, Tommie Harris out, Lance Briggs out. DET will score some points this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tford Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Probably going to be a good day for Archuleta and Urlacher as well, tackle wise that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gdawg Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I knew the injuries were bad, but not this bad. Wow, even if C. Williams doesn't play this week for DET it could be a long, long game for the Bears. Ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missoula Griz Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I knew the injuries were bad, but not this bad. Wow, even if C. Williams doesn't play this week for DET it could be a long, long game for the Bears. Ouch. Bears will bang Kitna around and it will even things out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gdawg Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Bears will bang Kitna around and it will even things out. I hope not, since I have Kitna and MacDonald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Rising Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I knew the injuries were bad, but not this bad. Wow, even if C. Williams doesn't play this week for DET it could be a long, long game for the Bears. Ouch. didnt know caddie played for Det Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missoula Griz Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I hope not, since I have Kitna and MacDonald I have Kitna too. They put a lot of pressure on Romo. Kitna does not have the feet or speed Romo has. I hope they really pad his helmet and keep the smelling salts in his pocket. The Bears know to slow down the passing game they must knock him around all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gdawg Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 didnt know caddie played for Det Hah! Good catch. A little tired today, went to the ballgame last night. Eyes are still bleary from too many beers and watching Bluejays circle the bases at will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Probably going to be a good day for Archuleta and Urlacher as well, tackle wise that is. Archuleta broke his hand last game, he'll try and play anyway. Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Rising Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Hah! Good catch. A little tired today, went to the ballgame last night. Eyes are still bleary from too many beers and watching Bluejays circle the bases at will heard "Big Hurt" looked he was 25 again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gdawg Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 heard "Big Hurt" looked he was 25 again 4-4 last night, including a LONG, LONG homerun to left-center. It was crushed, all 500 people there last night gasped when he hit it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phazool Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Wow, I was thinking about starting favre over Kitna this week but now you got me thinking....anyone else care to divulge on this topic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturphy Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Figures. This is the first year that I have ever drafted D/ST higher than 2nd to last round, and picked up CHI on 3 teams. So, self-flagellation aside, how many weeks till the Bears have it together you think? 3-5 weeks? Get Griese comfortable and get injured defensive players back in the fold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I just changed my pick to the Lions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 It'll will be interestnig to see how this plays out. I'm starting Kitna regardless (had Rex as my #2 so what choice do I have ). Once I heard Harris was out, I figured it looked up for Kitna. The rest of these guys are just icing. Hopefully he doesn't get jabbed in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Kevin Jones can catch a few of those passes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Wow, I was thinking about starting favre over Kitna this week but now you got me thinking....anyone else care to divulge on this topic? I'll divulge that those 2 are my qb's and I have no idea who I'm starting.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordFairlane Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 The only worry will be Detroit's pass-heavy playcalling. The Bears had to play Dallas straight up because of Romo, Owens, & Barber, but even the depleted Bears defense can do some damage if they just pin their ears back and come for Kitna from the opening snap. Someone's going to have to call some runs into the soft spot where Tommie Harris used to be to keep Kitna from logging Concussion #2. (crosses fingers, as Kitna's his starter this week...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Lions and groin pulls and Bears. . . OH MY!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 (edited) Briggs is not for sure out. Via KFFL. He did miss practice though today. He will be probable most likely. Edited September 26, 2007 by Goopster24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I'll divulge that those 2 are my qb's and I have no idea who I'm starting.. I'll divulge that Favre hates playing in domes. I'll also divulge that it might not matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natimp Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Wow, I was thinking about starting favre over Kitna this week but now you got me thinking....anyone else care to divulge on this topic? I am thinking of starting Pennington over Kitna this week...Match up looks so much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Lions and groin pulls and Bears. . . OH MY!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Linguist Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Probably going to be a good day for Archuleta and Urlacher as well, tackle wise that is. This may be true... if Archuleta could actually tackle somebody. He looked like a fly hitting a windsheild trying to bring down Barber last week What ever happened to wrapping people up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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