"The game was fun and glad that Fitzee decided he'd had enough football and wanted to go slap asses in the shower room."

Message Thread | This response ↓  beloved vs. dirty birds - 10/18/26 - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 11:13:31 jackson expected to go tomorrow night. monangai out. edwards doubtful and stevenson questionable.* - Ari Gold 3 hours ago Pats missing both starting guards and CB Carlton Davis. - Carl Spackler 2 hours ago The Bears killed the Jets with QB2, the Patriots barely won. Will the transitive theory hold?* - Toonces Yesterday, 19:45:42 Jackson and MONANGAI bumped up to limited today, Patriots 2 starting Gs still DNP* - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 17:27:44 The difference between the injury report of these two teams is stark. Must take advantage.* - Warrin'_Illini Yesterday, 17:34:25 Romeo Doubs to IR. Both their starting Gs did not practice.* - Carl Spackler October 19, 2026, 21:35:38 Best news we could hope for on Jonah Jackson. Hip flexor, shouldn’t be a long-term injury. - OB25 October 19, 2026, 21:28:15 I still can’t get over the lack of Bijan yesterday - CanHartlebHireSnider October 19, 2026, 15:05:04 seems like they got behind the sticks or discouraged by a few bad screens?* - Ari Gold October 19, 2026, 19:36:00 Not as easy when you have the ball less than 20 minutes* - bjl63 October 19, 2026, 16:50:56 That’s why I pointed their starting drives - CanHartlebHireSnider October 19, 2026, 18:15:03 same. i thought bijan would carve us up - VIV October 19, 2026, 16:10:46 He should have had 20+ carries for the game. It’s insane they didn’t utilize him. * - harb October 19, 2026, 16:25:21 I did love Allen’s strategy for keeping Bijan out of the passing game. - Carl Spackler October 19, 2026, 15:12:05 For those inclined to shit on PFF: JJ McCarthy graded out better than Caleb yesterday - AintHatin October 19, 2026, 13:24:38 It was reminiscent of his 4th quarter performance against the bears last year. - Toonces October 19, 2026, 18:10:16 so they must not factor in garbage time?* - Ari Gold October 19, 2026, 14:33:14 They don't factor in quarterback play* - AintHatin October 19, 2026, 14:37:59 but picks on penalties do?* - Ari Gold October 19, 2026, 19:34:46 100% engagement bait* - Sammich October 19, 2026, 13:26:51 If Gordon were a DE, we would be talking about his elite bend. What a force for the two games a year - gvibes October 18, 2026, 19:52:09 So is Logan Jones now the starting C? And Ozzy starting LT?* - Carl Spackler October 18, 2026, 19:14:20 Bradbury is ass, not much to lose there. Guessing Trapilo stays on a snap count* - gvibes October 18, 2026, 21:13:15 Indeed, need Jones to take that spot asap.* - Toonces October 19, 2026, 18:21:26 Jonah Jackson injury is bigger concern. He’s a huge part of the run game.* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 21:16:23 For sure. Newman has been ok in spot duty I thought but we are still losing a lot* - gvibes October 18, 2026, 21:19:51 If it makes anyone feel better the Patriots had three starting OL get hurt yesterday - AintHatin October 19, 2026, 10:00:43 Sounds like Romeo Doubs got hurt too and likely won’t play Thursday* - Carl Spackler October 19, 2026, 11:34:57 that’s all good. as lovie used to say, if somebody doesn’t return to a game - Ari Gold October 19, 2026, 12:30:38 Caleb was 24/24 for 248 yards from a clean pocket per next gen stats * - Orangeillini October 18, 2026, 17:29:44 I’m sure PFF will rank him like 87th for the week regardless* - bjl63 October 18, 2026, 17:58:43 He did have a near interception on a play that didn’t count* - Orangeillini October 18, 2026, 18:02:28 In other nfl news...they really need to end these pre/post halftime coaches "interviews" - IlliniSax05 October 18, 2026, 16:54:59 Similarly, MLB between innings and college hoops during a TV timeout. - Waka October 18, 2026, 17:12:11 all that stuff is for the non-fans who need some human drama - Sammich October 18, 2026, 17:20:39 Had to listen on the radio today. Man, the Bears booth is pretty bad - bjl63 October 18, 2026, 16:48:26 they are borderline unlistenable and it's been a few years now - apusikam October 19, 2026, 17:03:12 Everything is sponsored, Joniak seems preoccupied, this 3rd and long brought to you by Hims - illini222 October 18, 2026, 20:08:21 he always tries to over articulate things, which is beyond painful. it’s a football game - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 19:21:25 Yeah it’s getting rough. Thayer needs to be replaced.* - Mrap24 October 18, 2026, 19:09:02 Joniak is worse IMO* - bjl63 October 18, 2026, 19:25:18 I feel like it wasn’t always this way? That he used to be good.* - Carl Spackler October 18, 2026, 20:13:31 He was never in Wayne Larrivee’s league - bjl63 October 19, 2026, 13:27:25 Same. Can you please give me the gain on the play and down and distance?* - Carl Spackler October 18, 2026, 17:33:01 ATL had like a 30+ yard play and I had no idea - bjl63 October 18, 2026, 18:00:12 stefanski said the falcons had to go on a silent count today.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 15:59:53 o’b going off on sweat, and caleb wearing sunglasses a few weeks ago!* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 15:45:37 old man yells at cloud. Film at 11* - DanSaint October 18, 2026, 16:02:40 gordon 1st bears db with 3 sacks since 1983.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 15:32:27 Didn’t need to sweat it out, but still a very impressive win. - OB25 October 18, 2026, 15:22:20 agreed.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 15:30:56 It wasn’t just his running. The ball didn’t explode out of his hand like it usually does. - opossum jenkins October 18, 2026, 15:28:09 Some guy out there had like a +5000 bet on Roschon 2+ TD’s* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 15:19:56 Just take the TD, dude* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 15:18:55 Yeah, no harm in scoring* - timmer October 18, 2026, 15:19:39 meh. no reason to extend the game and make your defense go out there again.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 15:33:37 And yes, I understand he did the right thing* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 15:19:31 Smart move after fumbling the ball* - opossum jenkins October 18, 2026, 15:18:53 I’m just happy they picked up the ball. Seen too many times they just let it go* - CanHartlebHireSnider October 18, 2026, 15:09:29 kyler gordon game.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 15:09:24 Who knew Kyler Gordon was the greatest player in NFL history* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 15:09:20 He rushes the QB like a big cat* - assassin October 18, 2026, 15:12:13 when dennis allen was hired he was more excited about him than any other player.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 15:36:42 kyler gordon game.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 15:09:12 What a remarkable game by Gordon.* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 15:09:08 Maybe they should block Gordon* - shua October 18, 2026, 15:08:33 Even with everything else going on, all you have to do is stop 1 of 3 two-point conversions* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 15:06:34 Setting up nicely for ATL to tie and Caleb to drive for the win * - Orangeillini October 18, 2026, 15:06:19 Maybe it was bad idea to stop trying with 10 minutes to go* - Ron McDon October 18, 2026, 15:00:35 This is insane. As mad at a Bears coach as I can remember being. No idea what he was thinking* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 14:58:54 I mean I assume Roschon knows he shouldn’t fumble.* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 15:00:18 how about taking the starters out?* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 15:00:41 I’m clearly not talking about that.* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 15:00:41 Sure but the starters just got steamrolled too* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 15:01:55 If that was an OPI on Loveland earlier, then that was one on Dotson there.* - DocWalk20 October 18, 2026, 14:57:37 Certainly as much OPI as Loveland…* - assassin October 18, 2026, 14:57:26 Agreed* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 14:58:00 you can’t make this up.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 14:56:25 You really have one job there* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 14:56:23 Christ* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 14:55:50 I mean* - Ron McDon October 18, 2026, 14:55:15 unreal.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 14:54:58 Kinda feels like one possession too soon to put the 2nd string defense in* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 14:48:15 Definitely feels like that now* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 14:51:54 not to mention having a kicker with a weak leg cost us another fg.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 14:51:26 I mean that was pretty brutal. And why not put them in for the 2pt at least?* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 14:51:00 agreed.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 14:49:48 Logan Jones in the game?* - Carl Spackler October 18, 2026, 14:42:19 um, run the ball?* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 14:40:56 This style probably has a ceiling to it when you run into the top QB’s and play callers, but… - OB25 October 18, 2026, 14:40:09 Bum slayer pass rush * - Orangeillini October 18, 2026, 14:41:21 Mostly off blitzing but we get more pressure without Sweat* - CanHartlebHireSnider October 18, 2026, 14:38:27 who? cut his ass when you can.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 14:39:07 Has anyone lost 31-7 and then won 31-7 in back to back weeks? - assassin October 18, 2026, 14:36:50 lol nm we gonna score again * - assassin October 18, 2026, 14:38:10 Very dumb* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 14:35:10 The needle drops today by Fox have been excellent.* - Toonces October 18, 2026, 14:30:08 Fun!* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 14:26:47 Today is the best game I’ve ever seen out of Roschon.* - Toonces October 18, 2026, 14:24:33 Fun!* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 14:23:58 What the heck was that dance?* - Sammich October 18, 2026, 14:23:52 It’s hard to look cool dancing with the world’s largest guardian helmet on. But more power to him* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 14:24:58 have to score here.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 14:19:31 Could we not have chosen a rekick there? Why wouldn’t you?* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 14:17:23 Gives us a chance to rough the kicker* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 14:18:11 lmao* - Ron McDon October 18, 2026, 14:18:57 Holy shit what a punt* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 14:18:43 That traveled like 75 yards in the air* - illini21 October 18, 2026, 14:20:21 Another uncalled hold (this one against Jarrett). May have kept him from getting to the fumble - IlliniSax05 October 18, 2026, 14:17:09 Is it legal to hold a guy going after a fumble? I assume it is?* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 14:19:54 You gotta enjoy the 2-3 games a year you get from Gordon, heh* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 14:16:31 Apparently Gordon playing Edge has been the missing piece to this D* - DocWalk20 October 18, 2026, 14:16:26 Hey HEY! They can call a hold on the Falcons.* - DocWalk20 October 18, 2026, 14:15:05 When it’s like a 3 yard penalty* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 14:17:29 And they conveniently miss the obvious holding on gunner - IlliniSax05 October 18, 2026, 14:14:02 That offensive PI was laughable.* - Toonces October 18, 2026, 14:13:43 Now that’s a tackle. * - assassin October 18, 2026, 14:13:08 Oh fuck right off - IlliniSax05 October 18, 2026, 14:12:41 Fuck these refs* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 14:12:17 What in the world is going on with these refs* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 14:12:13 That’s fucking ridiculous* - Ron McDon October 18, 2026, 14:11:47 bad officials is now an epidemic * - Poldark October 18, 2026, 14:12:29 this is where not having a real kicker hurts.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 14:11:35 Here we are again. One first down away from likely going up 3 scores barring a turnover* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 14:09:30 Nice job making asses of yourself, Bears fans. Chanting Green Bay sucks during that scene* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 14:06:26 terrible for many reasons.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 14:11:56 So many promising screens where the linemen miss blocks* - Orangeillini October 18, 2026, 14:00:55 Better field position than would have had without the roughing penalty * - Orangeillini October 18, 2026, 13:56:25 Just like they drew it up.* - DocWalk20 October 18, 2026, 13:59:16 4D chess* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 13:57:12 Jaylon Johnson made a play!* - DocWalk20 October 18, 2026, 13:55:27 and gordon is making a difference.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 13:56:17 What an awesome job by the defense* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 13:55:04 Yep, felt like a potential game changing penalty* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 13:55:36 Thanks Falcons* - Ron McDon October 18, 2026, 13:54:51 Felt like you damn near had the game in the bag. Come on man* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 13:52:42 With lead, no need to go after a block* - shua October 18, 2026, 13:53:53 So fucking stupid* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 13:52:30 Well shit* - shua October 18, 2026, 13:51:56 Jesus* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 13:51:50 fire hightower!* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 13:51:46 God damnit* - Ron McDon October 18, 2026, 13:51:42 How about a hold on Atlanta?* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 13:49:23 You were given that free 7, take the win and just get to halftime* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 13:32:25 8 penalties for 65 yarda in one half!* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 13:31:21 ...and a 21-7 lead - IlliniSax05 October 18, 2026, 13:35:14 That’s good news. Ari doesn’t comment on positives.* - DocWalk20 October 18, 2026, 13:41:19 detlef didn't include that in his programming when he released the bot.* - Illiniphil October 18, 2026, 13:44:57 Feel free to call some on Atlanta too, refs* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 13:31:12 So many penalties* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 13:31:05 That’s definitely on Loveland* - Carl Spackler October 18, 2026, 13:20:34 “Why woulda Michigan man do that?” LOL.* - DocWalk20 October 18, 2026, 13:21:51 Meh. Ball was thrown behind him. * - harb October 18, 2026, 13:21:33 If the ball is thrown farther Loveland is out of bounds - CanHartlebHireSnider October 18, 2026, 13:37:59 agreed.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 13:28:32 Because Caleb made the correct read on the route and Loveland didn’t.* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 13:28:03 I guess we will never know…huh? Blame whoever you want. * - harb October 18, 2026, 13:29:39 I prefer to blame the person who was at fault...in this case Loveland - IlliniSax05 October 18, 2026, 13:40:47 Again…meh. A better thrown ball…maybe he stutter steps inbounds. Who knows? * - harb October 18, 2026, 13:50:43 If he threw it to him he’d be out of bounds* - shua October 18, 2026, 13:22:57 Should have led him right out of bounds* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 13:22:51 ffs.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 13:19:42 Taylor knuckle ball spin works again * - Orangeillini October 18, 2026, 13:19:33 Thanks Falcons* - illini21 October 18, 2026, 13:18:43 Lol* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 13:18:42 Wow. * - harb October 18, 2026, 13:18:05 That was a semi-weak flag* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 13:14:09 Love the commentary of “well this is a high penalty crew”* - DocWalk20 October 18, 2026, 13:16:38 crazy how much the momentum changed after that last botched drive.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 13:13:39 so many penalties.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 13:11:15 Holding, holding, holding….rinse repeat. * - harb October 18, 2026, 13:12:55 Haha thanks for the jinx Kevin* - Ron McDon October 18, 2026, 13:03:26 turn around!* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 13:02:47 Legend of Theineman* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 13:01:41 Don’t love an outside toss to the slowest RB in the league when you’re a few yards from going up 17 - OB25 October 18, 2026, 13:01:26 just like clockwork.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 13:04:10 big momentum change there* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 13:00:57 Ben does the weirdest shit sometimes* - opossum jenkins October 18, 2026, 12:58:50 caleb was pissed at somebody.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 13:00:40 should’ve run it on 3rd down. santos is such a crap shoot over 50 yards.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 12:58:39 On the bright side, Santos’ kick wasn’t blocked* - DocWalk20 October 18, 2026, 12:58:34 Terrible call.* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 12:55:24 Eh maybe not I guess* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 12:56:01 Lulz. That was an easy call. * - harb October 18, 2026, 12:56:57 At first I thought he just plowed him over. Replay showed otherwise.* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 12:58:46 should’ve. no reason to put his hands on him there.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 12:59:52 Yep. Can’t bear hug him. * - harb October 18, 2026, 13:06:18 especially when your twice the size of him!* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 13:14:33 So great having Caleb on the protected species list this year* - opossum jenkins October 18, 2026, 12:54:43 Dennis Allen is certainly doing the most with what he has. Impressive. Let’s bury them now* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 12:51:47 gordon x 2!* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 12:51:18 Kyler Gordon has excellent feet* - opossum jenkins October 18, 2026, 12:51:07 As a Tom Brady skeptic, gotta say he is really good at this* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 12:50:26 Yep. He’s been good at this and in many ways the anti-Aikman.* - DocWalk20 October 18, 2026, 12:52:13 Jaylon burned again. Got away with that one* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 12:49:44 In the upper deck it’s 2/3 Bears fans* - CoronaTheirAss October 18, 2026, 12:46:10 come on taylor. got to have a better punt than that.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 12:42:13 Atlanta better figure out these crossing patterns or they’re gonna get merc’d* - opossum jenkins October 18, 2026, 12:39:15 Vintage Zaccheus* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 12:36:53 DA is absolutely in Atlanta’s OODA loop right now. Living in it* - opossum jenkins October 18, 2026, 12:33:23 That last throw to Bijan couldn’t have been more telegraphed. - OB25 October 18, 2026, 12:34:36 all over those screens.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 12:34:18 Reminder that Ed O’Bradovic said the Bears should trade Caleb and give the keys to Bagent 2 wks ago* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 12:29:45 We’re so back* - AintHatin October 18, 2026, 12:29:06 nice to see caleb playing with a chip on his shoulder to boot.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 12:29:02 The aristo…* - opossum jenkins October 18, 2026, 12:29:01 This is acceptable so far* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 12:28:42 Sounds like a lot of bears fans are there.* - Toonces October 18, 2026, 12:29:23 Shit like that is why I’m not ready to give up on Odunze.* - Toonces October 18, 2026, 12:24:22 Love the energy so far* - illini21 October 18, 2026, 12:20:04 Nice D.* - Toonces October 18, 2026, 12:19:30 Street’s ahead!* - shua October 18, 2026, 12:18:21 Street gang!* - opossum jenkins October 18, 2026, 12:18:12 now to see if we can stop them.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 12:16:02 That was some good stuff there* - OB25 October 18, 2026, 12:15:09 Can’t believe he hauled that in. Arms extended high to low. That’s a drop for most TEs* - opossum jenkins October 18, 2026, 12:14:49 Nm* - Ron McDon October 18, 2026, 12:13:49 That will do* - Ron McDon October 18, 2026, 12:13:48 Sooo nice to have him back* - illini21 October 18, 2026, 12:13:26 What a throw and catch* - Herman Blume October 18, 2026, 12:13:16 Awesome grab by Loveland* - Orangeillini October 18, 2026, 12:14:46 Whoooo!* - Toonces October 18, 2026, 12:13:15 Bro* - opossum jenkins October 18, 2026, 12:12:51 caleb moving around nicely.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 12:12:48 Why are we still doing this with Roush?* - Carl Spackler October 18, 2026, 12:07:03 another negative play by the rookie te.* - Ari Gold October 18, 2026, 12:06:16 Holy cow there’s a lot of Bears fans there** - opossum jenkins October 18, 2026, 12:04:24 My friend flew from Pittsburgh to Austin through Atlanta on Friday and said his plane was full - ATL October 18, 2026, 12:06:56 Greg Olsen has a really weird combover * - ATL October 18, 2026, 11:51:42 Not much confidence with no Monongai and a rusty Caleb* - opossum jenkins October 18, 2026, 11:36:52 « Index | View all »