Noots’ Notes-Game 16: 37-23 Win at Detroit (holiday edition) By Michael Nudo The Bears (7-9) flexed their offensive muscles en route to a second consecutive win to end the season. The Lions stayed close throughout the game, led by Daunte Culpepper’s passing and some shoddy defense. OFFENSE QB: Jay Cutler (22-36-276, 4 TD) was brilliant. [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 15: 36-30 Win over Minnesota (holiday edition) By Michael Nudo The Bears (6-9) gave up a 16-0 halftime lead to a Vikings team that needed the win for home field advantage. But the Bears prevailed in overtime, led by the arm of Jay Cutler. OFFENSE Quarterbacks: Jay Cutler (20-35-273, 4 TDs, 1 Int) [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 14: 31-7 Loss at Baltimore (holiday edition) By Michael Nudo The Bears (5-9) nearly missed their flight to Baltimore due to inclement weather. Those who hung around to watch this debacle quickly realized that nobody showed up from the Chicago side anyway, apart from Earl Bennett. OFFENSE Jay Cutler—more red zone picks. Stinko. [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (5-8) at Baltimore Ravens (7-6) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. RAVENS DEFENSE The calf injury that kept Devin Hester out last week allowed unheralded Devin Aromashodu to have a standout game against Green Bay’s tough defense. It will be interesting to see how he’s utilized this week if [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 13: 21-14 Loss to Green Bay By Michael Nudo The Bears (5-8) gave their fans plenty to boo about in losing to the Green Bay Packers 21-14. Somehow, they managed to pull ahead 14-13 in the third quarter. This was clearly a mirage. The Packers squandered numerous first half opportunities. It could just [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 12: 17-9 Win over St. Louis By Michael Nudo The Bears (5-7) showed that they’re slightly better than the bottom-feeders of the league with a 17-9 win over the Rams (1-11). What does this signify? It indicates that they’re as good as their record shows—below average. OFFENSE Quarterbacks: Jay Cutler (8-17-143, TD) only [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 11: 36-10 Loss at Minnesota By Michael Nudo The Bears (4-7) were outclassed in every aspect against the 10-1 Vikings in Minnesota. This was slightly less competitive than a scrimmage. The Bears can’t seem to change what they’ve been doing. Other teams see this and have no problem toying with them. The format [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 10: 24-20Loss to Philadelphia By Michael Nudo The Bears (4-6) fell in front of their home crown 24-20 to the Eagles (6-4) on Sunday night. They had many chances to win this game. OFFENSE Quarterback Jay Cutler (24-43-171, TD, INT) missed on consecutive passes to Olsen and Hester early in the game for [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 9: 10-6 Loss at San Francisco By Michael Nudo The Bears (4-5) self-destructed in a Thursday night match with the San Francisco 49ers. Although the defense did their best to keep them in the game, the offensive turnovers and continuous miscues were too much to overcome. OFFENSE Quarterback Jay Cutler (29-52-307, 5 INTs, [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 8: 41-21 Loss to Arizona By Michael Nudo The Bears (4-4) plummeted back to Earth with a disappointing 41-21 drubbing at the hands of Kurt Warner and the Arizona Cardinals. The Bears’ defense could not stop the Cardinals in the first half, surrendering a 31-7 lead that proved insurmountable. OFFENSE Quarterback Jay Cutler [...]