isleseeya Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Brees struggled on a slippery field in the bears house and still threw for 354 and. 2 Td's....no doubt manning can top that on a good neutral field 2 weeks from now But I think the game stays fairly close because bears will be able to run the ball Colts win ...27 -21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gdawg Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 The Colts will win it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Colts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Bears. The 2 better units (Bears D, COlts O) square off against each other. I like that. The Bears O, when working, has looked stronger this year than the Colts D when working. The Bears running game has finally taken off and is peaking right now. Ball control will keep Peyton off the field as much as they can manage, and while the Saints put up the yards, they did NOT put up the points, which is how the Bears have been operating for the last month or so: bend but don't break. I hope for a close one, but history shows the 2 week layoff is usually what precedes blow outs. Hopefully this won't be one on either side. Also, if they're going to take 2 weeks off, why can't they play it on Saturday the 3rd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Colts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 After all the Huddle geniuses took the Saints, I'll be happy to see the same Huddle geniuses mouthing off about how the Colts can't lose blah blah blah. Any given Sunday. Ask Manning if he thinks this is a shooin. Just let it happen...no shock here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWBOUND33 Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Brees struggled on a slippery field in the bears house and still threw for 354 and. 2 Td's....no doubt manning can top that on a good neutral field 2 weeks from now But I think the game stays fairly close because bears will be able to run the ball Colts win ...27 -21 The slippery field helped Brees. The Bears D was slipping alot to react to the cuts by the Saints O. Brees also had just enough protection on about 15 passes. He played well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Colts by 3 touchdowns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Colts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrudge Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 The Bears O, when working, has looked stronger this year than the Colts D when working. The Bears running game has finally taken off and is peaking right now. Ball control will keep Peyton off the field as much as they can manage, and while the Saints put up the yards, they did NOT put up the points, which is how the Bears have been operating for the last month or so: bend but don't break.It's going to come down to can the Bears D stop the Colts O better then the Colts D can stop the Bears O. I think the answer is the Colts win. Colts have gone against 3 teams with very good running games. They have gone against an essentially run-only team, a sorta balanced run/pass team and a very balanced run/pass team. They completely shut down the #2 RB in the league, have given up less then 100 yards rushing in the playoffs averaging 73 yds/game. This is definitely not the same defense that was around during the regular season. The Bears running game may be peaking, but so is the Colts defense. I also think Grossman is going to get hit hard more then a few times in the game and that will rattle his cage. On the other side of the ball, can the Bears D stop Peyton? They will slow him down, but if the Colts don't turn the ball over it won't be enough for the win. Seattle was a close game because they limited turnovers and made the Bears fight for offensive yardage. The Saints were a blowout because of turnovers and dumb mistakes. I feel the Colts will be more like Seattle then the Saints but will have more then enough to beat the Bears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Colts by 3 touchdowns. You want to give me three TDs (21 points), I'll bet you next year's UFF-DA dues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tally Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 But I think the game stays fairly close because bears will be able to run the ball KC, BALT and NE couldn't. The Colts run D has stepped up big the last 3 games. I dont think it will be any different in the SB. Colts win by 14 31-17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 You want to give me three TDs (21 points), I'll bet you next year's UFF-DA dues. That's a pretty tall order. Let me think about whether I want to back up my big mouth. Maybe we can negotiate some kind of terms here though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 (edited) Well, let's break it down... QB: RBs: Bears, slight advantage WRs: Colts, strong advantage TEs: Colts O-line: Colts, slight advantage D-line: Bears, strong advantage Linebackers: CBs: Bears, slight advantage (could be more if Harper is out) S: Colts, slight advantage Kicker: Colts Punter: Tie Kick/punt coverage: Bears by a mile Kick/punt return: Bears, moderate advantage The Bears have the overall better team and should be favored. But I think that this will come down to which QB can make big plays while minimizing mistakes. And I don't like Grossman's chances of doing so. Edited January 22, 2007 by Bill Swerski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tford Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 The media says that a black coach will win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whosyourdaddy Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 (edited) Well, let's break it down... QB: RBs: Bears, slight advantage WRs: Colts, strong advantage TEs: Colts O-line: Colts, slight advantage D-line: Bears, strong advantage Linebackers: CBs: Bears, slight advantage (could be more if Harper is out) S: Colts, slight advantage Kicker: Colts Punter: Tie Kick/punt coverage: Bears by a mile Kick/punt return: Bears, moderate advantage The Bears have the overall better team and should be favored. But I think that this will come down to which QB can make big plays while minimizing mistakes. And I don't like Grossman's chances of doing so. Comments like this Make me wish I was still in college and taking bets. Swerski has absolutely no understanding of point spreads and who should be favored. WOW! Edited January 22, 2007 by whosyourdaddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Comments like this Make me wish I was still in college and taking bets. Swerski has absolutely no understanding of point spreads and who should be favored. WOW! Since I don't gamble on pro football, you're correct that I know little about point spreads. But unlike you, I actually understand football and know how to break down matchups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcard Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Comments like this Make me wish I was still in college and taking bets. Swerski has absolutely no understanding of point spreads and who should be favored. WOW! Not a matter of poitspreads genius. The poll was who do you think will win and he analyzed it his way. Keep betting point spreads blindly and you will go broke. How many people bet against Namath when he guarenteed a win? What was the pointspread on that game? This game comes down to who controls the line of scrimage on both sides of the ball. The Colts can not controll the D side of the ball - note the 2 long runs in the first quarter of yesterdays game on 4th down and the fact they still gave up 30 points. If the Bears can play D and control Inys O LIne they will win, if not they will lose by 7 to 10 points. Thats the game in a nutshell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Comments like this Make me wish I was still in college and taking bets. Swerski has absolutely no understanding of point spreads and who should be favored. WOW! And you are the successful bookie, odds maker, and gambler that does? If you want horse info contact Gil. If you want football/betting advice contact crispirons. Since I don't gamble on pro football, you're correct that I know little about point spreads. But unlike you, I actually understand football and know how to break down matchups. Bill, now that you came "out of the closet" so to speak, are you gonna change your name? Swerski is definitely a Bear trade mark/label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd1 Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 And you are the successful bookie, odds maker, and gambler that does? If you want horse info contact Gil. If you want football/betting advice contact crispirons. Bill, now that you came "out of the closet" so to speak, are you gonna change your name? Swerski is definitely a Bear trade mark/label. Yeah, he should change it to Bill Irsay. Or Willhelmina Manning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 (edited) And you are the successful bookie, odds maker, and gambler that does? No, he's an obnoxious troll who knows crap about pro football. Bill, now that you came "out of the closet" so to speak, are you gonna change your name? Swerski is definitely a Bear trade mark/label. I would if I could. But according to DMD, I can't. Edited January 22, 2007 by Bill Swerski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I would if I could. But according to DMD, I can't. I knew that, but was just 'ing you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Well, let's break it down... QB: RBs: Bears, slight advantage WRs: Colts, strong advantage TEs: Colts O-line: Colts, slight advantage D-line: Bears, strong advantage Linebackers: CBs: Bears, slight advantage (could be more if Harper is out) S: Colts, slight advantage Kicker: Colts Punter: Tie Kick/punt coverage: Bears by a mile Kick/punt return: Bears, moderate advantage The Bears have the overall better team and should be favored. But I think that this will come down to which QB can make big plays while minimizing mistakes. And I don't like Grossman's chances of doing so. Um, it doesn't really matter who has the better running backs - what matters is how the running offenses match up agains the run defenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat2334 Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Well, let's break it down... QB: RBs: Bears, slight advantage WRs: Colts, strong advantage TEs: Colts O-line: Colts, slight advantage D-line: Bears, strong advantage Linebackers: CBs: Bears, slight advantage (could be more if Harper is out) S: Colts, slight advantage Kicker: Colts Punter: Tie Kick/punt coverage: Bears by a mile Kick/punt return: Bears, moderate advantage The Bears have the overall better team and should be favored. But I think that this will come down to which QB can make big plays while minimizing mistakes. And I don't like Grossman's chances of doing so. not bad, not bad - I know yer jokin with the Bears having the better overall team and being favored. So I won't bother The Bears and the NFC will be exposed big time, - I think the Colts are on a roll, and will carry over the hugh 2nd half against da Pats. This one could be ugly, and I am an NFC guy that will be in Chicago for the SB rooting for da Bears. I think this is could be fairly close game at the half that gets blown wide open in the 3rd quarter Indy 34 Chi 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Um, it doesn't really matter who has the better running backs - what matters is how the running offenses match up agains the run defenses. Um, so you're saying that the Broncos would've beaten your Packers in SB 32 if Terrell Davis hadn't been able to play through his concussion and DEN had to go to Quentin Griffith all game? Can't say I agree with that. I agree with your overall point that the battle for the line of scrimmage is more important, but you can't discount the RBs. If, say, the Colts were to lose Addai for the game, they'd lose big-play potential with Rhodes and his cinder blocks for feet. Rhodes is also an inferior receiving back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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