If the Seahawks lose to the 0-2 Bears at home, it’s going to be complete panic mode for Pete Carroll’s squad.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen (8) throws a pass that was…
For the second straight week, top Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery will miss a game. They could promote David Fales from the practice squad to back up Clausen if Cutler is not available. The New York Giants have made history as the only team to blow a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter in the first two games of the season. What is clear is that the Chicago Bears need playmakers.
Asked about the chances of Cutler practicing Wednesday, Fox responded: Is it going to be heads or tails on Sunday? His absence remains a major setback for a receiving corps that could use his big-play pop.
Palmer is expected to be a wstarter for the rest of the season due to Barrington’s ankle injury being serious. Matt Forte (knee), Marquess Wilson (shoulder) and Matt Slauson (thigh and toe) are all probable.
That being said, Western Kentucky has a better offense than the one they’ll face at Wake this week, and FIU’s defense may well be every bit as good as that of the Demon Deacons.
Beyond facing a defense that has played in the past two Super Bowls, Clausen also must negotiate the fabled noise at Seattle’s CenturyLink Field.
Clausen connected on 157 of 299 for 1,558 yards with three touchdowns and nine interceptions for a 58.4 rookie passer rating. They have tolerance and patience with Jay Cutler, so most likely they’ll be willing to stick it out for you, too. Also, no other Bears receiver is worth a look with Clausen at QB.
As for the Bears fans lucky enough to not be at the game, you have to imagine even the diehards aren’t picking Chicago in their confidence or survivor pool.
Who do you think has to play well Sunday?
Following the 2012 season, Arians was a very hot name around the National Football League, winning the Coach of the Year Award while taking over on an interim basis for Chuck Pagano with the Indianapolis Colts.
Hoping Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson has less time to throw is useless since he might be the best in the league at buying time. It’s kind of one day at a time to see how it improves.
First, he wants to show well against his brother Michael who’s on the other side of the ball.
Pass rusher – I don’t put entire position groups here, although the commenters on here seem to love to do that, but this week I am making an exception. The million dollar question is can they stay close in this game?
Shea McClellin, ILB – McClellin to this point has been a disappointment of a player and hasn’t lived up to his draft status.
So far though it has been to no avail as quarterback Sam Bradford has yet to spark and the running game has gone backwards despite the addition of free agents DeMarco Murray and Ryan Matthews, actually returning negative yardage in last week’s defeat to the Cowboys. It’s one of the ways Rodgers killed the Bears in week one. Watch out for Goldman, you should hear his name often on Sunday. Starting cornerback Cary Williams (thigh) was a full participant.
The second-year Oregon product has worked his way up from a special teams player to a possible starter. “I’ve been pretty impressed with how he’s gone about it. I thought he had a great week”.
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Mitchell’s presence shouldn’t be taken lightly. Now he just needs to bring those skills to the table in the regular season.
