Alright Boys...Official On the Record Picks time.

[Jiddy]

Let's hear it.

I'll go first:

Week 1: 9/11 vs. 49ers L
Week 2: 9/18 at Packers L
Week 3: 9/25 vs. Texans W
Week 4: 10/2 at Giants L
Week 5: 10/9 at Vikings L
Week 6: 10/13 vs. Commanders W
Week 7: 10/24 at Patriots L
Week 8: 10/30 at Cowboys L
Week 9: 11/6 vs. Dolphins W
Week 10: 11/13 vs. Lions W
Week 11: 11/20 at Falcons W
Week 12: 11/27 at Jets W
Week 13: 12/4 vs. Packers L
Week 14: BYE
Week 15: 12/18 vs. Eagles W
Week 16: 12/24 vs. Bills L
Week 17: 1/1 at Lions L
Week 18: 1/7 or 1/8 vs. Vikings L

7-10

I think I'm being fairly generous...5-8 wins is probably the range. Be shocked if we hit 9+ or 4 or less.


Edit: We better win the f*cking Falcons game...I need to break the losing streak for attending Chicago Teams' games. That's my next shot.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Too lazy to break down the won-loss team by team, but as I've mentioned in several posts, I've been vacillating between 5 and 6 wins for this campaign. So I'm gonna split the difference so to speak, and predict da Bearssss to go 5-11-1 - somewhere along the trail they'll end a game in a tie.

 

[Jiddy]

Too lazy to break down the won-loss team by team, but as I've mentioned in several posts, I've been vacillating between 5 and 6 wins for this campaign. So I'm gonna split the difference so to speak, and predict da Bearssss to go 5-11-1 - somewhere along the trail they'll end a game in a tie.

I couldn't go that low after really devouring the schedule and went 7....but you're probably more correct.

Houston at home coming off (most likely) two losses? I like us.

Commanders is probably a game we could lose. I gave us the home cookin'...but that could bring us to 6.

4 in a row Dolphins (home) Lions (home) Falcons (away) Jets (away)...Probably asking a lot out of this team to string together that many...but all very winnable games so long as we are not complete horsesh*t. Anything less than 3 out of that stretch and we're probably gonna have one of the worst records in football.

Eagles at home out of the bye. I mean...Definitely could be a loss...but I'd like to think the football gods owe us one after the Nagy era post-bye games.

What's disappointing is other than Lions at home, I didn't feel like we could find another win in the North. I know we play Minny tough and obviously the Lions could Lion away both vs. us...but I wouldn't bet on it. At least at this preseason point. Talk to me before Week 5's game vs. Minny and my tune might change...Might.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

I know we play Minny tough and obviously the Lions could Lion away both vs. us...but I wouldn't bet on it. At least at this preseason point. Talk to me before Week 5's game vs. Minny and my tune might change...Might.

Like I said, I'm not thinking on a team by team basis, but I'll flat out predict right now that the Bears beat the Vikes on that last game of the season in Chicago. They never like playing cold winter games outdoors, so we'll have 'em right where we want 'em.

 

[Jiddy]

Like I said, I'm not thinking on a team by team basis, but I'll flat out predict right now that the Bears beat the Vikes on that last game of the season in Chicago. They never like playing cold winter games outdoors, so we'll have 'em right where we want 'em.

It'll be the tie just to spite you.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

It'll be the tie just to spite you.

With my luck, you're probably right!!!

 

[BearsWillWin]

Best case scenario...everything goes right, Fields develops well, few guys catch lightning in a bottle....10-7.

Worst case scenario...injuries and bad play....5-12.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Best case scenario...everything goes right, Fields develops well, few guys catch lightning in a bottle....10-7.

Worst case scenario...injuries and bad play....5-12.

Since most things generally fall somewhere in between, my take on your two level predictions would probably be nailed down to something like a 7-10 record. Still a better standing than a lot of pundits and analysts are predicting for our beloved Bears.

 

[wood20ks]

Week 1: 9/11 vs. 49ers L
Week 2: 9/18 at Packers L
Week 3: 9/25 vs. Texans W
Week 4: 10/2 at Giants L
Week 5: 10/9 at Vikings L
Week 6: 10/13 vs. Commanders L
Week 7: 10/24 at Patriots L
Week 8: 10/30 at Cowboys L
Week 9: 11/6 vs. Dolphins L
Week 10: 11/13 vs. Lions W
Week 11: 11/20 at Falcons W
Week 12: 11/27 at Jets W
Week 13: 12/4 vs. Packers L
Week 14: BYE
Week 15: 12/18 vs. Eagles L
Week 16: 12/24 vs. Bills L
Week 17: 1/1 at Lions L
Week 18: 1/7 or 1/8 vs. Vikings L

4-13 maybe 5-12

I think we will win a game that we are an underdog,and lose a game as a favorite......just not sure which ones.....

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Week 1: 9/11 vs. 49ers L
Week 2: 9/18 at Packers L
Week 3: 9/25 vs. Texans W
Week 4: 10/2 at Giants L
Week 5: 10/9 at Vikings L
Week 6: 10/13 vs. Commanders L
Week 7: 10/24 at Patriots L
Week 8: 10/30 at Cowboys L
Week 9: 11/6 vs. Dolphins L
Week 10: 11/13 vs. Lions W
Week 11: 11/20 at Falcons W
Week 12: 11/27 at Jets W
Week 13: 12/4 vs. Packers L
Week 14: BYE
Week 15: 12/18 vs. Eagles L
Week 16: 12/24 vs. Bills L
Week 17: 1/1 at Lions L
Week 18: 1/7 or 1/8 vs. Vikings L

4-13 maybe 5-12

I think we will win a game that we are an underdog,and lose a game as a favorite......just not sure which ones.....

I'd go with the "maybe 5-12" because the Bears are gonna whup the Vikes the last game of the season, and I don't care what the two teams' respective records are at that time. Mark that game down as a dub for our boyz.

 

[wood20ks]

I'd go with the "maybe 5-12" because the Bears are gonna whup the Vikes the last game of the season, and I don't care what the two teams' respective records are at that time. Mark that game down as a dub for our boyz.

Depends whether the Vikes has something to play for.........but I like your thinking.

 

[Moab]

Week 1: 9/11 vs. 49ers L
Week 2: 9/18 at Packers L
Week 3: 9/25 vs. Texans W
Week 4: 10/2 at Giants L
Week 5: 10/9 at Vikings L
Week 6: 10/13 vs. Commanders L
Week 7: 10/24 at Patriots L
Week 8: 10/30 at Cowboys L
Week 9: 11/6 vs. Dolphins L
Week 10: 11/13 vs. Lions W
Week 11: 11/20 at Falcons W
Week 12: 11/27 at Jets W
Week 13: 12/4 vs. Packers L
Week 14: BYE
Week 15: 12/18 vs. Eagles L
Week 16: 12/24 vs. Bills L
Week 17: 1/1 at Lions L
Week 18: 1/7 or 1/8 vs. Vikings L

4-13 maybe 5-12

I think we will win a game that we are an underdog,and lose a game as a favorite......just not sure which ones.....

I'd agree with this overall, but I don't see 2 road wins in a row...so swap the Washington game to a win and the Jets game to a Loss...and that's what I'd expect...then trade that early pick for 2 later in the first and you might have something...just saying and not trying to be a dick, just trying to be honest

One other thing...good luck and I hope your oline doesn't get Fields killed or destroy his confidence...

 

[wood20ks]

I'd agree with this overall, but I don't see 2 road wins in a row...so swap the Washington game to a win and the Jets game to a Loss...and that's what I'd expect...then trade that early pick for 2 later in the first and you might have something...just saying and not trying to be a dick, just trying to be honest

One other thing...good luck and I hope your oline doesn't get Fields killed or destroy his confidence...

Its all good.......no worries from me.

If it wasnt for two trash teams worse than the Bears,I dont see them winnig 2 road games in a row either.

And to trade next years no.1 pick,theyd have to find a team with 2 late no.1s......doubt that happens.
But Im one for quality over quanity anyways,so Im not for trading,especially wiith us having the most to spend in freeagency next season......

Cya week 6......

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Its all good.......no worries from me.

If it wasnt for two trash teams worse than the Bears,I dont see them winnig 2 road games in a row either.

And to trade next years no.1 pick,theyd have to find a team with 2 late no.1s......doubt that happens.
But Im one for quality over quanity anyways,so Im not for trading,especially wiith us having the most to spend in freeagency next season......

Cya week 6......

Whether Poles would consider trading back our #1 likely depends on two important factors: Where we finish in the overall standings and if there's a team drafting behind us who needs a QB or some other key player they're drooling over. Generally speaking, most teams are usually willing to trade picks only if a QB is there for the taking, but I expanded it just for the sake of discussion.

If we finish with a bottom 5 record and almost more importantly, if there are teams behind us in the draft who might be seeking a QB and there are still one or two top names available, this could present a tempting possibility for Poles to trade back. The trading team wouldn't necessarily need to have two 1st rounders available. They could offer a swap of #1's and their 1st round in '23, perhaps with some other rounds thrown in the mix.

 

[Nosferatu]

I'll flat out predict right now that the Bears beat the Vikes on that last game of the season in Chicago. They never like playing cold winter games outdoors, so we'll have 'em right where we want 'em.

Agreed!

 

[wood20ks]

Whether Poles would consider trading back our #1 likely depends on two important factors: Where we finish in the overall standings and if there's a team drafting behind us who needs a QB or some other key player they're drooling over. Generally speaking, most teams are usually willing to trade picks only if a QB is there for the taking, but I expanded it just for the sake of discussion.

If we finish with a bottom 5 record and almost more importantly, if there are teams behind us in the draft who might be seeking a QB and there are still one or two top names available, this could present a tempting possibility for Poles to trade back. The trading team wouldn't necessarily need to have two 1st rounders available. They could offer a swap of #1's and their 1st round in '23, perhaps with some other rounds thrown in the mix.

If that team was a top 10 team,Id be willing to trade down,swap picks and take a no.1 from them next season.....but Im not into any team drafting 15 or lower...........

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

If that team was a top 10 team,Id be willing to trade down,swap picks and take a no.1 from them next season.....but Im not into any team drafting 15 or lower...........

Well, I'd be open to such a trade, but I definitely believe that team - let's say they finished 17th as an example - would have to offer a helluva lot more than just swapping 1's and their #1 the following year. At the very least I'd expect both their #2's as well.

 

[richig07]

D plays hard. Fields breaks out. 10-7. Wild card.

I actually think we have a very real shot against SF to open up. We also beat the Pack once.

Week 1: 9/11 vs. 49ers L
Week 2: 9/18 at Packers L
Week 3: 9/25 vs. Texans W
Week 4: 10/2 at Giants W
Week 5: 10/9 at Vikings L
Week 6: 10/13 vs. Commanders W
Week 7: 10/24 at Patriots L
Week 8: 10/30 at Cowboys L
Week 9: 11/6 vs. Dolphins W
Week 10: 11/13 vs. Lions W
Week 11: 11/20 at Falcons W
Week 12: 11/27 at Jets W
Week 13: 12/4 vs. Packers W
Week 14: BYE
Week 15: 12/18 vs. Eagles W
Week 16: 12/24 vs. Bills L
Week 17: 1/1 at Lions L
Week 18: 1/7 or 1/8 vs. Vikings W

 

[noonthirtyjoe]

10 - 7 for me. Bears are gonna be better then you think. Fields is gonna have a good year.

 

[Jiddy]

Double digit wins? Come on now fellas. You know how f*cking out of nowhere that would be?

I mean...Oof. How about this stat:

Our 6 receivers on the depth chart going into Sunday's game are: Mooney, Jones, Pettis, St. Brown, Pringle, Smith-Marsette.

Those 6 have a combined total career yardage of 3,982 yards. COMBINED gentlemen.

There are 32 active receivers right now with more career yards than all of them put together.

You guys are smoking some good sh*t.