I solve the O's problems and I see the light
We gotta plug and think, we gotta feed it right
There ain't no danger we can go to far
We start believing now that we can be who we are

Griese is the QB
They think our offense is just a growing pain
Why don't they understand, It's just a crying shame
Their lips are lying only real is real
We start to find right now we got to be what we feel

Griese is the QB
Griese is the QB, is the QB that you heard
He's got patience he's got meaning
Griese is the time, is the man is the QB
Griese is the way we are feeling.......

Walter Brzeski, Bears Superfan

Sometimes change is a good thing and for the Bears, it could save their season and morale; even after only 3 games. The happiest person on offense will be Adrian Peterson. Up until now, Peterson has been burrowing a hole in the 'flats' waiting for the QB 'checkdown'. Griese will find him and this will open up the Bears offense.

Plus, expect Griese to scramble for 2-3 first downs which will open things even more. Griese's rushing stats will be something like 3-25 yds. with (2) 1st downs

Updated Stat: According to NBCs Al Michaels, Rex Grossman had (28) opportunites to run in the past(2)seasons:(22) were kneel-downs/fumbles, (3) were sneaks, and ONLY (3) were runs.

KEYS FOR THE LIONS GAME:

Phase 1:
OFFENSE: (IMPORTANT: RBs need to hold onto ball, WRs need to catch it!)
1. Ball control, run the clock, take what the defense gives you
2. Allow Griese to spread the ball around to all your weapons, find a rhythm and keep Bears defense off the field, and dominate the clock
3. O-Line needs to get off the ball, work together, and communicate better. (If you're hurt, tell the coaches and have someone else play....NO HEROES NEEDED!)
4. Pickup the free man on blitzes, keep the back in with his head on a swivel looking for the free man.
5. 2 or less turnovers

Phase 2:
DEFENSE:(IMPORTANT: PRESSURE, PRESSURE, PRESSURE)
1. Limit YACs (yards after catches)...expect Jon Kitna to throw it up 50+ times
2. Confuse Kitna and Detroit O-line with different coverages, blitzes, & fronts
(http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/photo)
3. D-Line needs to use their quickness to get to the gaps fast against 'beat-up' Detroit O-Line and keep Kitna on the run ALL game.
4. Bully the Detroit WRs....don't miss any opportunity to hit them hard
5. Force 3 Detroit turnovers (1 for TD, Hillenmeyer?),6-8 sacks, 6+ tackles for a loss

Phase 3:
SPECIAL TEAMS: (MOST IMPORTANT: DEVIN HESTER NEEDS TO THINK AND NOT FUMBLE)
1. Go after the Detoit punter...force a bad/hurried punts
2. Utilize upmen on kickoffs to run squib kicks into Detroit territory
3. Pin Detroit in with avg. starting position at their own 18-22 yd. line
4. Brad Maynard needs to keep the ball up and average 40 yds/punt (Don't Outkick Coverage)
5. Robbie Gould needs to kickoff to goaline or within 5 yd. line and hit the critcial field goals (game tying FG with :00 left and winner in OT?)

Phase 4:

FANS:
1. Fans making the trip need to: Be heard, show your support
2. : Bring some enthusiasm
3. : Don't sit on your hands
4. Fans in Chicago need: Not quit and believe
5. : Drown out all Lions fans, Remind them they're from Detroit
(http://www.hvfd.com/photos/devil8.jpg)


If Bears can hit 3/5 on each of these areas, expect:

Bears 23 Lions 20 (OT)

JOKE OF THE WEEK:
Why are the Lions like a possum?
Because they play dead at home and get killed on the road.

REMEMBER WHEN.............WE had cheerleaders