Week 7 Preview: Bears @ Bengals

Ahhh Cedric Benson we meet again. Nice to see you, last time we talked you were out getting drunk on a boat and getting arrested. We then kicked you out of Chicago, because you were not good.

Looks like you have found a home in Cincy though. Congrats, we are all happy for you. Mainly because we get to play you this week. Hopefully Briggs lays a big hit on you, then talks some trash, because it seems like you like to do that.

The Bears bring their 3-3 record into Cincinnati where the Bengals are 4-2 and sitting a top the AFC North.

This is a pretty good Bengals team, and they should be 5-1, after a fluke loss to Neckbeard's Denver Broncos. Carson Palmer is healthy and Chad Ocho Cinco looks like he is happy again in Cincy.

After a tough loss in Atlanta, the Bears need to get on track. They cant afford to fall too far behind the red hot Minnesota Vikings.

There is some things the Bears really need to address after a frustrating loss last week. The offensive line has to play better. I repeat, the offensive line has to play better. There is no excuse for a defensive line to rush three guys and get a sack on Cutler. The penalties also killed the Bears. Including false starts and holding calls late.

I think Cutler can really expose this Bengals defense, and have a pretty good day in the air. We need him to fix the red zone mistakes from last week as well.

Once again we have to talk about Matt Forte, or as some people in Chicago are calling him "Anthony Thomas V.2". Forte hasn't looked like the rookie Forte from last year, and I believe that's hurting our passing game as well. Teams are going to start sitting back and covering the pass, because well frankly, the Bears cannot run the ball real well.

If Forte turns it on, that will change everything. Forte is key for Cutler in that regard, and Cutler is key to this offense.

Tommie Harris Doubtful
Tommie more than likely wont play Sunday because of a minor injury. The point is, he hasn't been the same since his injury in 2006. He was dominant in 2006 before getting hurt, too bad he cant regain that skill. Sorry to say Bears fans, I think it's time to let him go.

Tinoisamoa Hurt, Derrick Brooks Anyone?
It's official, Tinoisamoa is done for the rest of the year. Him, Urlacher, and Hillenmeyer have all now suffered through injuries and missed significant time. I think it's time to bring in Brooks and give him a shot, he worked will in Lovie's cover 2 scheme before. So its worth a shot, right?

Ochocinco Trash Talks Through Twitter
Yes, most of you have heard Big Mouth's recent tweets. I cant wait till Charles Tillman makes him "Kiss the Baby". Cutler got into the action as well, but later said he will leave it up to the professional to trash talk (Ochocinco). I guess we will see what happens.

Three Keys To The Game:

1. Get Pressure on Carson Palmer
If we can force Palmer to hurry his throws, or make bad choices we will be in control of the game. We cant let Carson sit back and pick us apart all game. In the first half, we did a good job of making Matt Ryan rush his throws.

2. Establish A Early Run Game, And Keep It Going
We have to get Forte on track, plain and simple. Doing this will open up the passing game for Cutler and allow us to mix in some play action. The Bengals defense isn't too good, so hopefully Forte can establish something early and carry it with him.

3. Keep Getting Johnny Knox The Ball
This kid can play and has shown it so far in his first five NFL games. Knox can become the fifth NFL rookie to score in every game through six games. Knox can be a threat on special teams too. I hope Cutler looks for him down field a lot more.


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