Bears over/under.... 5 wins

[Passepartout]

Well just hope that they can manage a 8-8 record at least. But do not count on it.

[hagedagod]

I expect Tribusky to outshine Glennon in the preseason to the point that he will not be sitting for long before he's the starter.

Having said that, definitely 7 to 9 wins depending on when Tribusky starts.

[VA_Mountain_Bear]

I'll say under 5 because of all the things that have to line up our way to win more than 5. Our schedule is a Bear...LOL. But in a weird way, since we are still obviously rebuilding, I do not mind too much getting another year to pick in the top 10. I just want the 2018 season to be where we start wracking up Ws again.

[WinstonB]

Okay - as a newbie to NFL and having wisely picked the Bears as my team, I'd say 5 was pretty much on the money.

Of course if I was a betting Bear I'd take the over (can't bet against your team). But ...realistically, the assimilation of new players, injury history and more importantly the schedule means it's quite possible we start 1-3 or 0-4. Once you start losing it's a long way back and the under seems the pick.

Beardown

[o-pus #40 in B major]

I expect Tribusky to outshine Glennon in the preseason to the point that he will not be sitting for long before he's the starter.

Having said that, definitely 7 to 9 wins depending on when Tribusky starts.

I like the sound of this.

[Funkster]

Over...10-6, wildcard contender bear down!

[Bears Whiskey Nut]

I am going to go 7-9.

Fox is let go/retires.

Ryan Pace keeps his job if these three things happen...

1) Glennon isn't a total disaster.
2) Our secondary takes a huge leap, thus validating why we passed up on a CB.
3) Kevin White stays on the field and is semi-productive for 10 of the 16 games.

[Funkster]

Pace isn't going anywhere. If the team finishes with 5 wins, I can see Fox getting the boot.

[LacertineForest]

Yeah, only way I can see Pace getting fired is if they lose every game while not fielding a competitive team and Trubisky has a career-ending injury or something.

[G08]

Pace isn't going anywhere until his contract is up -- and even then I think he will be extended.

[wab]

Pace gets the benefit of hiring at least one more coach. Word is that ownership absolutely loves him.

[G08]

Pace gets the benefit of hiring at least one more coach. Word is that ownership absolutely loves him.

Plus I think George finally has realized you need stability from the top-on-down. You can't be flipping GMs every few years unless you want to be Cleveland.

Pace is building something, we can all see that. Final piece, IMO, will be the next head coach who will be tied to Mitch Trubisky. (Pete Carmichael, Jr.... you heard it here first).

[Funkster]

Pace gets the benefit of hiring at least one more coach. Word is that ownership absolutely loves him.

Plus I think George finally has realized you need stability from the top-on-down. You can't be flipping GMs every few years unless you want to be Cleveland.

Pace is building something, we can all see that. Final piece, IMO, will be the next head coach who will be tied to Mitch Trubisky. (Pete Carmichael, Jr.... you heard it here first).

We're finally agreeing on a few things lately..

Carmichael huh? Interesting...I could see that. What do you think Fangio does in that scenario?

[G08]

Pace gets the benefit of hiring at least one more coach. Word is that ownership absolutely loves him.

Plus I think George finally has realized you need stability from the top-on-down. You can't be flipping GMs every few years unless you want to be Cleveland.

Pace is building something, we can all see that. Final piece, IMO, will be the next head coach who will be tied to Mitch Trubisky. (Pete Carmichael, Jr.... you heard it here first).

We're finally agreeing on a few things lately..

Carmichael huh? Interesting...I could see that. What do you think Fangio does in that scenario?

I know, it's freaking me out

Carmichael just makes sense... Payton understudy, Brees speaks highly of him, he's called plays for some of the Saints' most explosive offenses (scoring and yards), and he's got that Saints connection that Pace loves.

I think Pace kind of sees it like:

Carmichael Jr = Payton (Payton got the Saints job at age 43, Carmichael Jr is currently 45)

Trubisky = Brees (accurate QB, although Trubisky is a much better athlete)

Shaheen = Graham (Shaheen is slower but he's a huge mismatch in the passing game like Graham was)

Howard = Ingram (Powerful runners, won't take it the distance but will average about 4.4 a pop)

Cohen = Sproles (Small, shifty 'joker' backs that will be mismatches in the passing game)


I don't know what would happen to Fangio... I pray he would stay and get full reign to run this defense as he sees fit, but he might want to leave for 'greener pastures'.

[beardownbilly]

I would like to see Fangio given a chance to be HC if they do fire Fox, however, I do fear he is heading back to San Francisco (or at least California) as soon as his contract runs out.

Isn't his girlfriend from/living there?

[G08]

I would like to see Fangio given a chance to be HC if they do fire Fox, however, I do fear he is heading back to San Francisco (or at least California) as soon as his contract runs out.

Isn't his girlfriend from/living there?

Last I recall hearing about, yeah. Nice call!

[Rusty Trombagent]

Pace gets the benefit of hiring at least one more coach. Word is that ownership absolutely loves him.

Plus I think George finally has realized you need stability from the top-on-down. You can't be flipping GMs every few years unless you want to be Cleveland.

Pace is building something, we can all see that. Final piece, IMO, will be the next head coach who will be tied to Mitch Trubisky. (Pete Carmichael, Jr.... you heard it here first).

so you think that george realizes they need stability, so they're planning on replacing the coaching staff.

you guys are crazy.

[Pagan]

Over.

Absolutely Over 5 wins.

It would take a 3rd consecutive record breaking Injury Year for this to realistically be an under IMO.

As far as the upcoming schedule (Difficulty)=
They can be fun to talk about but are Very rarely accurate.

I'll guess the Bears finish 8-8.

* Maybe we need an "Over /Under IR" post

[Bears Whiskey Nut]

Pace gets the benefit of hiring at least one more coach. Word is that ownership absolutely loves him.

Plus I think George finally has realized you need stability from the top-on-down. You can't be flipping GMs every few years unless you want to be Cleveland.

Pace is building something, we can all see that. Final piece, IMO, will be the next head coach who will be tied to Mitch Trubisky. (Pete Carmichael, Jr.... you heard it here first).

Yep. I'd have to agree with this. I think Fox was forced on Pace as a stabilizing presence for his first few years.

I hope George has realized that. Seems to be working for the Cubs and Hawks.

I'll take the under. I'm saying they'll double SI's expectations and vault to a lofty four win season.

[Boris13c]

Pace gets the benefit of hiring at least one more coach. Word is that ownership absolutely loves him.

Plus I think George finally has realized you need stability from the top-on-down. You can't be flipping GMs every few years unless you want to be Cleveland.

Pace is building something, we can all see that. Final piece, IMO, will be the next head coach who will be tied to Mitch Trubisky. (Pete Carmichael, Jr.... you heard it here first).

so you think that george realizes they need stability, so they're planning on replacing the coaching staff.

you guys are crazy.

twisted, circular or reverse logic is the order of the off season

[Hematite]

Pace gets the benefit of hiring at least one more coach. Word is that ownership absolutely loves him.

Plus I think George finally has realized you need stability from the top-on-down. You can't be flipping GMs every few years unless you want to be Cleveland.

Pace is building something, we can all see that. Final piece, IMO, will be the next head coach who will be tied to Mitch Trubisky. (Pete Carmichael, Jr.... you heard it here first).

so you think that george realizes they need stability, so they're planning on replacing the coaching staff.

you guys are crazy.

twisted, circular or reverse logic is the order of the off season

I agree. My feeling is Fox has the same confidence of fulfilling his contract as Pace does. They seem really high on Loggains as OC and also to groom Trubisky. Fox has 2 years left on his contract I believe and I don't see any coaches leaving unless it's from promotions.

[SC Bear]

For what it is worth, yesterday ESPN Insider predicted the Bears would finish 3rd in the NFC North (a head of Minnesota) with a record of 7-9(6.8 mean wins). Since I pay for this shit it must be so.