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Title: Bears FF-specific Team Report Post by Walker Boh on May 31st, 2006, 2:10am by Jamie Josko Time & Date of this Update (PST): 18:30 on Thu Oct 12 2006 News: Week 6 Outlook Fantasy Football Slant: The undefeated Bears take their show on the road, and will play Monday night against the 1-4 Cardinals. Arizona was great in week one, but have since lost 4 in a row, averaging less then 14 points a game over that span. Something tells me that Kurt Warner will be happy holding the clipboard this week. ;D Once again, QB Rex Grossman played well, putting up solid #2 fantasy numbers as he threw for 2 TD's and 182 yards without a turnover. I know he's getting a lot of props here in Chicago, but in case some of you "outsiders" haven't been paying attention, here are some of his overall rankings against the entire league: TD Passes: #2 / Passer Rating #4 / Passing Yards #6. Translation: Make him a SOLID #1 this week. His favorite target last week was WR Bernard Berrian. They hooked up 4 times for 97 yards and a TD. Berrian is tied for the league lead in TD receptions with 4, and 3rd in yards receiving. Make him a HIGH #2 this week. WR Muhsin Muhammad was a no-show last week, posting just 2 catches for 10 yards. That gives him a total of 55 yards in his past 2 games. That's not going to cut it on my team... Still, I'll give him a little bump up since they're playing Arizona, and make him a LOW #2. For the second time this season, WR Rashied Davis caught a TD, but that's still not enough for me to make him anything more then a HIGH #4. RB Thomas Jones went over 100 yards for the first time this season, but failed to find the endzone. Through the first 5 games, he's disappointed fantasy owners, scoring only 2 TD's, and he has to be feeling the pressure with his likely successor nipping at his cleets. I have him as a LOW #2. The aforementioned successor, RB Cedric Benson, got a season high 14 rushes and scored twice on goal line carries. That bodes well in his quest for more playing time, and has him up to a HIGH #3 this week. TE Desmond Clark played, but if you started him, you can count your rewards on one finger. With his lingering injury, and the potential of a Bears blowout, I can only give him a SOLID #2 ranking. K Robbie Gould continued his perfect season, drilling 4 more FG's, and will have a HIGH #1 ranking until further notice. Last week, the Chicago D was "the Chicago D"... make them a HIGH #1. Time & Date of this Update (PST): 20:35 on Thu Oct 05 2006 News: Week 5 Outlook Fantasy Football Slant: Week 5 is upon us, and the Bears are still undefeated. Both sides of the ball are thriving, and with a little work on the running game, this team will make a serious run at a Super Bowl title. This week Buffalo comes to town, and I fully expect the Bears to take care of business in convincing fashion. Last week, QB Rex Grossman shined under the lights as he completed 17 of 31 passes for 232 yards and 2 TD's, and in the process, made a believer out of me. I think he keeps it going this week vs. Buffalo, and rank him as a HIGH #2. The running game was better, but still not what I expected coming into the season. RB Thomas Jones finally found the end zone, but was held under 100 yards for the 4th time in 4 games. I have him as a LOW/MID #2. RB Cedric Benson was back in action, and busted a nice 19 yard run. If he keeps it up, he should start to challenge Jones for more playing time. I have him as a SOLID #3. WR Muhsin Muhammad was held in check last week with just 5 catches for 45 yards, but managed to find the endzone for the first time this season. I have him as a SOLID #2. WR Bernard Berrian solidified himself as the #2 WR in Chicago with his 4th consecutive "big game". He scored his 3rd TD of the season, and went over 100 yards for the first time. I'm finally ready to make him a LOW #2 option this week. None of the other WR's crack the 3rd tier, so keep them on your bench for now. TE Desmond Clark was able to play and put up an almost respectable 3 for 39 performance. Until he shows that he's 100%, I'll have him as a SOLID #2, with upside. Once again, K Robbie Gould was awesome, and garners HIGH #1 consideration. As usual, the Chicago D was on display, completely man-handling the Alexander-less Seahawks. Look for them to maintain that elite level of play, and rank them as a HIGH #1 this week. PLEASE do NOT post to this thread! This thread is only to be appended to by Jamie Josko. |
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Title: Re: Bears FF-specific Team Report Post by Walker Boh on Oct 5th, 2006, 11:11pm Time & Date of this Update (PST): 19:45 on Thu Sep 28 2006 News: Week 4 Outlook Fantasy Football Slant: This week the Bears will face another tough competitor in the Seattle Seahawks. Both teams boast a 3-0 record, and they'll share the national spotlight on Sunday night. The Bears catch a huge "break" as fantasy stud Shaun Alexander will miss the game with a broken bone in his foot. Once again, I look for the Bears to take care of business at home, and make a statement on defense. The NFC's offensive player of the month, Rex Grossman, made some "rookie mistakes" last week, but bounced back like John Elway, leading the Bears to victory with a last minute TD pass. This will no doubt be his toughest test to date, and by far the biggest stage. A solid performance here will all but silence his critics, but a flop could put him back to square one. Picture this: Grossman has just thrown his 3rd pick of the game, his second returned for a TD, and the fans start chanting "Griese, Griese, Griese!" Can you see it? That would be hilarious! OK back to reality... I think the kid will step up and have a good game, and rank him as a solid #2. What's the deal with the running game? I keep waiting for it to happen, but week, after week, after week... nothing! I know I preached patience, but here we are in week 4, and the Bears have yet to punch one in on the ground, and it's not like they're playing Baltimore or Chicago for crying out loud! The Bears will have to run the ball to make noise in the playoffs, and the team has to be concerned. I will keep my rankings the same until they show me otherwise. Thomas Jones is a low #2, and Cedric Benson, a low #3. Last week Muhsin Muhammad recorded his second 100 yard game of the season, and has led the team in receptions in 2 of the first 3 games. I think he'll be a solid #2. Bernard Berrian took another step towards fantasy viability with a 6 for 70 effort. He's almost there, but I still have him as a High #3. The other WR's are all #4's. TE Desmond Clark was injured last week, and is listed as questionable on the injury report. Too bad... He was just one more good game away from legitimate #1 status. As is, I have him as a low #2. If he can't play, back up John Gilmore will get his chance, and I'd have him as a low #3. The kicking game has been perfect to this point, and Robbie Gould will keep his solid #1 ranking. I'm expecting a big performance from the defense. Don't underestimate what the loss of Alexander means to Seattle. Take Tomlinson from the Chargers, or Kobe from the Lakers, and you get the idea. I have the Chicago D as a High #1. Time & Date of this Update (PST): 22:30 on Wed Sep 20 2006 News: Week 3 Outlook Fantasy Football Slant: As week 3 approaches, the Bears find themselves at 2-0, and the toast of the town. [smiley=cheers.gif] It has been the best of both worlds for Bears fans. Not only is the highly touted defense living up to their expectations, but the once dormant offense has exploded onto the scene, posting consecutive lopsided victories. It's their great running game, right? Wrong! It's been Rex Grossman leading the charge with Muhsin Muhammad, Desmond Clark, and Bernard Berrian doing the bulk of the damage. Who would of thunk it? Not me, that's for sure! This week, the Bears will face their stiffest test to date as they travel to Minnesota to do battle with the also undefeated Vikings. If the Bears take care of business, as I believe they will, they'll have started the season 3-0, but more importantly; all 3 of those wins will have come against NFC North opponents. Rex Grossman passed for 551 yards and 5 TD's, with just 1 INT in his first 2 games, and I look for him to continue his strong play. I have him as a solid #2. The running game has yet to get going, but one has to believe it can only get better. I have Thomas Jones as a low #2, and Cedric Benson a low #3. Muhsin Muhammad came down a bit from his week 1 numbers, but I still have him as a low #2. Bernard Berrian is opening eyes :o as he scored again last week on another big play, and I have him up to a High #3. Keep the other WR's, Bradley and Davis, on your bench for now. One of the biggest surprises so far this season has been the play of TE Desmond Clark. I look for him to keep it going and have him as a High #2 / Low #1. Kicker Robbie Gould has a perfect season going, and the dome shouldn't hurt. I have him as a solid #1. So far, the defense has been nearly flawless, and I don't expect the Vikings to do much to change that. I have them as a High #1. Side Note: Brian Griese made his first appearance of the season as he spelled Grossman halfway through the 4th quarter. Griese was brilliant as he completed his only attempt of the day, a five yard pass to Mark Bradley. Time & Date of this Update (PST): 10:45 on Sat Sep 16 2006 News: Week 2 Outlook Fantasy Football Slant: The Chicago D passed week one's "test" (if you can even call it that) with flying colors, shutting out the Packers 26-0, while producing multiple sacks and turnovers, and even took one back to the house on special teams... a perfect start to the fantasy season. The question is can they do it again? In my "expert" ;) opinion... ABSOLUTELY. Last season the Bears were 7-1 at Soldier Field, including a lopsided 38-6 victory over Detroit. The Lions were pathetic on offense last week playing at home against Seattle, where they lost a field goal battle, 6-9. Now the Bears might have overlooked Detroit, but Roy Williams made sure that wouldn't happen when he publicly guaranteed victory. BIG MISTAKE. I look for the Bears to make a statement and play some inspired defense, and I have them as a HIGH #1. The offense was respectable, but wasted multiple Red Zone opportunities, settling on four field goals. Grossman passed for a career high 262 yards, and connected on a 49 yard TD with Bernard Berrian. His receivers and tight end made a lot of great catches, and they all played much better then I had anticipated. Of course now the question is, are the Bears that good, or were the Packers that bad? Only time will tell. The offense should have a tougher test against Detroit, but I expect another big Chicago victory. I have Grossman as a High #3 / Low #2. The running game, behind Thomas Jones and Cedric Benson was lack luster, but expect it to improve with each passing week. Remember, these guys hardly had a preseason. I have Jones as a #2 with upside, and Benson a low #3. Muhammad flashed back to his all-pro days, going over 100 yards for the first time as a Bear, and made a few great catches. I have him as a Low #2. Berrian appears to be their deep threat, and his week one TD bumped him up to a Low #3. The other receivers, Bradley and Davis, are still #4's in my book. Tight End Desmond Clark caught 5 balls for 77 yards, and looked to be a big part of the offensive scheme. Was it just a fluke? I'm not sure, but his great play makes him a Low #2 this week. Kicker Robbie Gould had a perfect day, going 4 for 4 on field goal tries, and I expect more of the same. I have him as a #1. Time & Date of this Update (PST): 22:00 on Mon Sep 04 2006 News: Week 1 Outlook Fantasy Football Slant: A week one showdown in the (Un)Frozen Tundra may seem like a fantasy feast to some teams, but the Bears might be closer to famine. Green Bay has far from impressed, but has the Bears' offense looked any better? (Actually it did, but that was with Brian Griese at the helm.) I think the Bears' defense will take care of business in "reality", but on a fantasy level, I wouldn't put a lot of stock in any of the offensive players. Can anyone explain to me why Brian Griese is not the #1 QB? In my eyes he clearly outplayed Rex Grossman, and deserves the starting nod. (I guess he'll have to wait another week or two until Grossman goes down with his annual season ending injury. ;)) Grossman finally showed signs of life in the final preseason game, but not enough to make him an opening day starter on my fantasy roster. I'd put him as a high #3 with upside since they're playing [smiley=cheesehead.gif]. The running game, that figures to carry the offense, has yet to get rolling. Starting RB Thomas Jones is coming off an injury plagued preseason in which he rushed a total of 10 times for 17 yards. I'm sure his numbers will improve as the season progresses, but it might be too soon to expect too much. I'd start him as a low #2 or high #3. His backup, Cedric Benson, failed to carry the ball for the second consecutive preseason. Last year it was a holdout, but this year it was an injury to his shoulder (caused by his teammates in practice). Benson is expected to be ready for opening day, but I wouldn't use him unless you absolutely have to. I'd have him as a low #3 at best. The other RB, Adrian Peterson, might see a little time, but not enough to use him. I have him as a #4. As far as the WR's go, you should look elsewhere until the Bears can show they can put up numbers on a consistent basis. Muhsin Muhammad has been a star in this league, but those days are a distant memory at this point. Can he get it back? I'm not so sure. Even so, he figures to be the go-to guy in the passing game, and for that reason, I have him as a solid #3. The other relevant receivers, Bernard Berrian, Mark Bradley, and Rashied Davis are young and full of potential, but haven't done enough yet to put them in my starting lineup. I've got them all as #4's. The TE has been an invisible position for a long time in Chicago, and there's no reason to think that will change. I have Desmond Clark as a #2. The Kicker, Robbie Gould, might not be a bad start this week. Green Bay has been horrible this preseason, and the Bears should do enough on offense to give him a few scoring opportunities. I have him as a low #1. The Defense has a chance to shine in this game. [smiley=sunny.gif] I look for the Bears to shut down the running game, and leave Favre and the offense no choice but to air it out. Favre is, and always has been a gunslinger, and his horrible offensive line will have him running for his life and making a lot of dangerous throws. I'm expecting multiple sacks and turnovers. [smiley=lickinmychops.gif] But don't be surprised if the Packers put up some points. Farve has a couple of weapons in Driver and Jennings, and the Bears could give up a couple of big plays. Time & Date of this Update (PST): 23:00 on Mon Aug 07 2006 News: Bears Player Rankings Fantasy Football Slant: This analysis is based on your average 10- to 12-team league and standard scoring, with touchdowns and yardage being evenly weighted. The "Projected Fantasy Role" is where you should plan on lining that player up on your fantasy team from week to week.
Time & Date of this Update (PST): 18:30 on Thu Jul 27 2006 News: Benson starts camp as #1, Jones injured Fantasy Football Slant: Yesterday, Lovie Smith announced that Cedric Benson would start training camp as the team's #1 RB, leaving a frustrated Thomas Jones #2 for now. To make matters worse for Jones, he injured his hamstring today while running on a treadmill as part of a pre-practice physical. Jones does not believe that the injury is serious, but the Bears placed him on the Physically Unable to Perform list, and he missed the first day of practice. While Benson will start as "#1", he has by no means locked down the starting role. Coach Smith has said that the best player will get the job, and he expects a real dog fight. That being said, Jones is not happy with the off-season demotion and feels his play over the past two seasons has earned him the right to start. Things could get ugly here... Needless to say, with the starting position up for grabs, one would be wise to draft both players. Who knows, maybe Jones gets traded and you land two starters! Time & Date of this Update (PST): 20:05 on Thu Jul 07 2006 News: Bears ready for camp Fantasy Football Slant: Yesterday, the Bears signed rookies Danieal Manning and Dusty Dvoracek to 4-year contracts. Manning and Dvoracek were the last two remaining unsigned players selected by the Bears in this year's draft. This is great news and a big change for the Bears, who spent last year's entire preseason distracted by the holdout of RB Cedric Benson. The Bears were also heavily criticized for their lack of depth at QB, but the addition of Brian Griese should quiet those critics, and make for an interesting camp. The Bears are committed to Grossman as the starter, but Griese has made a smooth transition to the offense, and will be ready to take the reigns should Grossman falter or go down with injury again. Competition should be fierce at RB as Cedric Benson and Thomas Jones vie for the starting nod. Benson spent the entire off-season studying the playbook and working out in hopes of supplanting Jones (who was a no show for the voluntary off-season program). Lovie Smith is very impressed with Benson, and the job is up for grabs. The WR's will need to step it up this year if the Bears are going to take it to the next level. Muhsin Muhammad landed a huge contract before last season, and did not meet expectations. Of course he was limited for most of the season with a rookie at QB, but he won't have that to fall back on this year. He ran his mouth a bit last season and some of the local media dubbed him "Me"sin. He'll need a big season to get back in their good graces, but at age 32 and no proven talent around him at WR, it might be difficult. Last year's Chicago defense led the league in fewest points allowed, and was second in total yardage. They'll have to do it again to give them a legitimate shot at winning it all. Training camp begins July 27th. PLEASE do NOT post to this thread! This thread is only to be appended to by Jamie Josko. |
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