osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Sep 1, 2013 3:49pm
With high expectations coming into this season, going into Chicago & coming out with a win would be a good start to the season.
Bears are favored by 3, But I'll say Bengals win 23-16
Someone move this to the regular forum... I clicked on the wrong part of Pro Sports
Bears are favored by 3, But I'll say Bengals win 23-16
Someone move this to the regular forum... I clicked on the wrong part of Pro Sports
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Sep 1, 2013 4:11pm
Ill move it.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Sep 1, 2013 7:03pm
Bears favored by 3 is a joke. While the home field is usually good for 1-3 in the NFL, that's basically saying they feel the Bears are as good or better overall.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Sep 1, 2013 7:11pm
Azubuike24;1494327 wrote:Bears favored by 3 is a joke. While the home field is usually good for 1-3 in the NFL, that's basically saying they feel the Bears are as good or better overall.
It's week 1 and both the Bengals and Bears should be good. In a match up like this I would say Bears -3 sounds right. That means Vegas thinks they are even teams, which sounds right for week 1.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Sep 1, 2013 7:19pm
At best, Bears go 9-7. I'll say 7-9. I see your logic too. I'm just probably gonna bet at least $25 on Cincy. Marvin Lewis is 2-0 vs the Bears and very good vs the NFC in general.
I remember the last time was the Cedric Benson revenge game and the Bengals pounded them. I think before that, Kyle Orton threw like 5 INT's when Cincy won in Soldier Field.
I remember the last time was the Cedric Benson revenge game and the Bengals pounded them. I think before that, Kyle Orton threw like 5 INT's when Cincy won in Soldier Field.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Sep 1, 2013 7:22pm
Bears, at home, season opener...-3 is a good line.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Sep 1, 2013 7:28pm
People seem to forget the Bears were awesome, record wise, when Cutler played/was healthy.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Sep 1, 2013 8:17pm
This would be a pretty good win for the Bengals.
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Sep 1, 2013 8:26pm
How much is the better head coach worth?Azubuike24;1494327 wrote:Bears favored by 3 is a joke. While the home field is usually good for 1-3 in the NFL, that's basically saying they feel the Bears are as good or better overall.
Trestman is loved in Chi-town.
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/21983622-606/jahns-camp-has-shown-coach-marc-trestman-to-be-all-bears-could-have-hoped-hed.html
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Sep 1, 2013 11:20pm
I'm no Marvin Lewis nuthugger, but the guy hasn't ever coached an NFL game as the main man. Hard to say he's better...
He hasn't been in the NFL for what, at least 6 or 7 years now?
He hasn't been in the NFL for what, at least 6 or 7 years now?
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Sep 2, 2013 4:01am
All true but how it sounds the Bears have bought in on what the new coach is dealing. I just think he'll turn the Bears into a playoff team in his 1st year as the HC.Azubuike24;1494386 wrote:I'm no Marvin Lewis nuthugger, but the guy hasn't ever coached an NFL game as the main man. Hard to say he's better...
He hasn't been in the NFL for what, at least 6 or 7 years now?
Bengals probably have the better O/D cord's which is why they have improved so much the past few years but I'd not be surprised if the Bears shock some teams early this season.
Kinda related....
Interesting story on why Joe Banner chose Rob Chud over Marc Trestman as Browns HC.
http://espncleveland.com/common/more.php?m=49&action=blog&r=17&post_id=21561
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Sep 2, 2013 3:43pm
I think the bears are serious underrated. When Cutler is healthy their a really good team. With that said I think the Bengals can pull this out because Chicagos weakness is their oline. Bengals dline should make some plays in this one. I say 24-21 bengals on a late field goal for the win.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Sep 3, 2013 11:48am
Bengals got this in the bag. Only question is if AJ Green will break the season season record for yds/receptions in wk 1 or wk 2.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Sep 3, 2013 12:37pm
Probably 2.Commander of Awesome;1494798 wrote:Bengals got this in the bag. Only question is if AJ Green will break the season season record for yds/receptions in wk 1 or wk 2.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Sep 3, 2013 1:28pm
I think this will be a really close game and Cutler will get the shit beat out of him. In the end I think the Bengals defense is the difference and Bengals win 17-14 in a slugfest. Brandon Marshall might go 11 catches for 160 yards though.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Sep 3, 2013 1:47pm
With Leon Hall, Adam Jones and Dre Kirpatrick? Not likely. the Bengals have 3 #1 Shut Down CBs. I'll be surprised if he has 2 catches for 20 yds.Terry_Tate;1494855 wrote:I think this will be a really close game and Cutler will get the shit beat out of him. In the end I think the Bengals defense is the difference and Bengals win 17-14 in a slugfest. Brandon Marshall might go 11 catches for 160 yards though.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Sep 3, 2013 2:01pm
Da Bears!
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Sep 3, 2013 2:14pm
Wait, is Cincinnati the Detroit Tigers of football?Commander of Awesome;1494870 wrote:With Leon Hall, Adam Jones and Dre Kirpatrick? Not likely. the Bengals have 3 #1 Shut Down CBs. I'll be surprised if he has 2 catches for 20 yds.
Us fans of other teams are all doomed.
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Sep 3, 2013 6:44pm
Bears D-line will force (and recover) at least one fumble from Dalton and Chi-town covers the spread.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Sep 3, 2013 6:54pm
Heretic;1494890 wrote:Wait, is Cincinnati the Detroit Tigers of football?
Us fans of other teams are all doomed.
Nobody in any sport or just life in general can be compared to the Detroit Tigers. I mean, have you seen their lineup? Wow.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Sep 3, 2013 7:07pm
The Detroit Tigers would win the Super Bowl if they were allowed.
Lets not get silly and compare any NFL team to them...
Lets not get silly and compare any NFL team to them...
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Sep 3, 2013 10:04pm
Lets also not even come close to considering Adam Jones a shutdown CB. He's decent. Borderline starter. Dre Kirkpatrick? Well, he's got a lot to work on. Leon Hall is one of the top 5 CB's in the NFL though...
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Sep 3, 2013 10:21pm
Azubuike24;1495096 wrote:Lets also not even come close to considering Adam Jones a shutdown CB. He's decent. Borderline starter. Dre Kirkpatrick? Well, he's got a lot to work on. Leon Hall is one of the top 5 CB's in the NFL though...
SMH. Falling into the trap.
Also, can't tell if serious about Leon Hall...
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Sep 4, 2013 6:23pm
Leon Hall is good but not type 5 maybe top 10-15 though.
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Sep 4, 2013 6:26pm
Top 5 are
Patrick Peterson
Sherman
Haden
Flowers
Revis
I'd say champ baily is to old now.
Patrick Peterson
Sherman
Haden
Flowers
Revis
I'd say champ baily is to old now.