Experienced front
The Vikings have done a solid job of putting pressure on opposing quarterbacks, although the team only has two sacks.
But the Chicago Bears present a group that is healthy and savvy. The least experienced starter is Roberto Garza, who has a respectable 40 career NFL starts. After that, the Bears boast a group that's played a lot of games together, led by Pro Bowl guard Ruben Brown and Pro Bowl center Olin Kreutz.
If the Vikings are going to pressure quarterback Rex Grossman, their defensive line will have to step up, or else coordinator Mike Tomlin will have to rely on his linebackers to blitz.
With Erasmus James out, the Vikings will need their tackles, Pat Williams and Kevin Williams, to generate a lot of inside pressure.
Who wins the battle between these two excellent units will play a huge factor in the outcome.
But the Chicago Bears present a group that is healthy and savvy. The least experienced starter is Roberto Garza, who has a respectable 40 career NFL starts. After that, the Bears boast a group that's played a lot of games together, led by Pro Bowl guard Ruben Brown and Pro Bowl center Olin Kreutz.
If the Vikings are going to pressure quarterback Rex Grossman, their defensive line will have to step up, or else coordinator Mike Tomlin will have to rely on his linebackers to blitz.
With Erasmus James out, the Vikings will need their tackles, Pat Williams and Kevin Williams, to generate a lot of inside pressure.
Who wins the battle between these two excellent units will play a huge factor in the outcome.
posted by Unknown at 1:18 PM
2 Comments:
You know, it's good to face the coming contest with some anxiety. The bears are good. They're balanced, tough, and we get to see them twice. While it may not be good for the nerves, football is best when the division opponents are strong and we're competing. Its a lot more fun this way than running away with the division title, and much better than the division running away without us.
I hear you. But it's a tough way to start the division schedule. At least their home.
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