Bears Mindful Of Giants' Weapons, Don't View Them As 0-5 Team
On the surface, this would seem like an easy one for the Chicago Bears. They're trying to get back to winning against a team that hasn't won a game all season.
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On the surface, this would seem like an easy one for the Chicago Bears. They're trying to get back to winning against a team that hasn't won a game all season.
The Chicago Bears have lost back-to-back games to the Detroit Lions and the New Orleans Saints, and if they lose Thursday night to the winless Giants, a full-fledged panic will envelop the City of Broad Shoulders.
For the Giants (0-5), running the ball has been a major challenge. The offensive line has not blocked well, the backs are a step off, and the result has been an average of 56.8 yards.
If somebody is going to take the blame for New York's miserable start, it's Tom Coughlin. The 67-year-old coach pointed the finger at himself for the Giants' worst start since the 1987 strike season.
The executives at NFL Network probably had this game circled during the summer. Two longtime NFL franchises, each with a storied past; fighting for position in the NFC playoff picture. Instead Thursday Night's contest pits a winless New York Giants squad (0-5) against a reeling Chicago Bears team coming off two consecutive losses after starting the season 3-0.
D-coordinator Perry Fewell has appealed to his players' pride and asked his defense to "play like Giants." That will work. For a game or two.
The Chicago Bears signed D.J. Williams to replace Brian Urlacher at middle linebacker this season. Williams, a nine-year veteran, has been a highly productive player since being taken in the first round of the 2004 draft.
"That's ridiculous," he said. "...Running backs, the first thing that gets there is our head. That's kind of weird. I guess they expect us to lead with our chests now rather than our head."
The Giants have found their new tight end in Brandon Myers.
The Giants have reportedly signed wide receiver Louis Murphy to a one-year deal.
There's no need for the Giants to make major changes, as the foundation needed to build a winner still remains.
Coughlin may be disappointed and he is probably angry. However, his team should not be broken up.
The Giants have no one to blame but themselves after the Ravens dismantled the G-Men on Sunday?
The Giants have the same coaches, players, and talent, but not the temerity
Mark Sanchez is right, he may not know who holds his future. All he should know is that his future isn't here.
When it comes to winning, you need to have a great quarterback and a great head coach. This is where the Giants have the huge advantage.
Parity is the NFL's watchword. Some call it mediocrity.
Through 12 weeks, which team is the NFL's biggest surprise? How about the Andrew Luck-led Colts, who are 7-4? The biggest disappointment? That honor goes to the dysfunctional 3-8 "Dream Team" Eagles.
Eli Manning has not been throwing the ball the way he can when he is on his game. The best clutch quarterback in the NFL has looked ordinary and confused.
It's my favorite time of the season -- Thanksgiving week. The byes are over, the playoff push is on with six weeks to go and Thursday boasts a stellar triple-header of holiday football.
Backup quarterback used to be considered a vital position. However, many teams are gambling that they aren't going to suffer key quarterback injuries.
There are no more undefeated teams as the Falcons fell Sunday in New Orleans. We also got our first tie since 2008 -- where's Donovan McNabb when you need him?
The Jets have reportedly signed running Kahlil Bell and released linebacker Aaron Maybin.
According to Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com, the New York Jets are working out free agent running backs Steve Slaton and Kahlil Bell.
You can look at the standings and get a pretty good read on the teams that are going to be in the playoffs at the conclusion of the year. But several of those teams still have a lot to prove.
