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Preseason Game #3: 49ers at Chicago Bears

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San Francisco 49ers @ Chicago Bears


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Date: August 21st, 2008
Time: 5:00pm PST
Location: Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
Records (2007): 49ers (5-11) Bears (7-9)
ScoresandOdds.com Spread: Bears -3.5; Over/Under 36.5; Money Line: 49ers +160, Bears -180 - And if you're betting on preseason football, I suggest visiting this site.
Weather: 75 degrees, 50% chance of showers, wind SSE 4 mph
TV Broadcast: Fox - Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Pam Oliver, Chris Myers
Radio: 107.7 The Bone, 680/1050 KNBR - Joe Starkey, Gary Plummer, Rod Brooks
Spanish Radio: KIQI 1010-AM, KATD 990-AM - Fernando Arias and Ambrosio Rico
Bears Coverage: Windy City Gridiron

Injuries
49ers: Out - WR Arnaz Battle, WR Bryant Johnson, WR Ashley Lelie, S Lewis Baker, G David Baas, RB Michael Robinson, G Adam Snyder, T Jonas Jennings ; Gametime Decision: CB Tarell Brown

Bears: Out - T Chris Williams, G Terrence Metcalf, TE Desmond Clark

The Bears struggled last season but are still a defensive force to be reckoned with.  This is might be the most important game of the preseason considering we'll see the most playing time for the first teamers.

The 49ers have plenty of issues to resolve but they are definitely starting to get some answers.  Even as an "Alex Smith guy," I think the best bet right now is for J.T. O'Sullivan to have a solid performance and lock down the #1 job.  He's spent the most time with the first team offense and has hopefully developed some nice chemistry.  And if he struggles, well hopefully Smith has a good performance.

One quick unrelated point, I've gotten interest from 6 folks for our 4th and final Niners Nation Fantasy Football League.  If you aren't in a league and haven't let me know of your interest, either leave a comment in the game thread or email me at ninersnation@gmail.com.  I'd like 6 more people to make it a 12-team league so hopefully we can get 6 more folks.  And remember, there WILL be prizes (and not just a front page post!).

As always, if you feel like joining the conversation, click on "Sign Up" on the top left side of the front page, or "Sign Up" at the bottom of the comments for this thread.  Either way, your opinions and insights are greatly appreciated and welcomed.

I'll be back with a recap late tonight or early tomorrow.

GO NINERS!

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HHHEEEEERRRREEE WEEEEEE GOOOOO

Time to prove last week was (sort of) for real….

Joe Buck FTLame on TV

by bondslegend on Aug 21, 2008 5:06 PM PDT   0 recs

Gore up the gut

1st down! Great start.

by Cruithear on Aug 21, 2008 5:07 PM PDT   0 recs

And more!

28 yards!

by Cruithear on Aug 21, 2008 5:08 PM PDT   0 recs

man i love frank gore so much

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Aug 21, 2008 5:08 PM PDT   0 recs

He’s making me a happy 49ers fan right now =D.

by Cruithear on Aug 21, 2008 5:09 PM PDT   0 recs

damn look at keasey

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Aug 21, 2008 5:09 PM PDT   0 recs

WHOOOOOOOO

running FTW!

by bondslegend on Aug 21, 2008 5:09 PM PDT   0 recs

Running Game FTW already

by CB30 on Aug 21, 2008 5:09 PM PDT   0 recs

Where is the staunch bears D? Keasy just rocked a 1st!

by Cruithear on Aug 21, 2008 5:09 PM PDT   0 recs

thats what im sayin

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Aug 21, 2008 5:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

this is the first Niners game i’ve gotten to watch this year so pardon me if i get a little over excited lol

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Aug 21, 2008 5:12 PM PDT   0 recs

This is my third game

and I’m right there with ya. GET PUMPED!!!!111

by bondslegend on Aug 21, 2008 5:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

FAIL play

by CB30 on Aug 21, 2008 5:13 PM PDT   0 recs

Bad call.

by Cruithear on Aug 21, 2008 5:13 PM PDT   0 recs

Seriously, you have a wide array of receiving threats and you run?

by Cruithear on Aug 21, 2008 5:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

If JT is the starter, I’d like to see the confidence in him to throw the ball in that situation.

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by 408 on Aug 21, 2008 5:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Also

you have a QB competition, not a RB competition

by bondslegend on Aug 21, 2008 5:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

ahh frustrating

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Aug 21, 2008 5:14 PM PDT   0 recs

what the hell

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Aug 21, 2008 5:17 PM PDT   0 recs

Wrap Up Please!

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by 408 on Aug 21, 2008 5:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Wow… that was just SAD

by Cruithear on Aug 21, 2008 5:17 PM PDT   0 recs

What the hell?

You had him trapped?

by bondslegend on Aug 21, 2008 5:17 PM PDT   0 recs

Troy Aikman:

I look at where teams rank in stats, then think I know how good they are!

by bondslegend on Aug 21, 2008 5:18 PM PDT   0 recs

Pam Oliver is rocking a pimp necklace?

by Cruithear on Aug 21, 2008 5:19 PM PDT   0 recs

wow he had alllllll day

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Aug 21, 2008 5:20 PM PDT   0 recs

GOD DAMNIT

pressure would be nice, defense!!

by bondslegend on Aug 21, 2008 5:20 PM PDT   0 recs

I know it's preseason,

but after the last couple years, I REALLLYYYY want to beat these guys..

by bondslegend on Aug 21, 2008 5:21 PM PDT   0 recs

Well, that was one of my favorite athletes of all time catching the TD so I’m not all disappointed. I’ve been a huge Rashied fan since his days as a ’Cat .

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by 408 on Aug 21, 2008 5:21 PM PDT   0 recs

Yeah, there were about 3 of those last year.

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by 408 on Aug 21, 2008 5:27 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I might have overestimated.

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by 408 on Aug 21, 2008 5:28 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

i know i hold my breath every time

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Aug 21, 2008 5:28 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

FIRST DOWN--------------------->

And good no-call on the holding, the dude just fell over

by bondslegend on Aug 21, 2008 5:28 PM PDT   0 recs

classic catch and fall from Issac

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Aug 21, 2008 5:29 PM PDT   0 recs

lol i hope he doesnt do that stuff during the season

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Aug 21, 2008 5:30 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That is one of the few times I’ve ever seen unabated to the QB called in the NFL. Nice hard count.

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by 408 on Aug 21, 2008 5:31 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

face guarding….

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by 408 on Aug 21, 2008 5:31 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

now thats what im talkin about. thats the kind of stuff bruce will be good for

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Aug 21, 2008 5:31 PM PDT   0 recs

CMONNNN

PUNCH IT IN

by bondslegend on Aug 21, 2008 5:32 PM PDT   0 recs

Holy shit

that was horrible.

by bondslegend on Aug 21, 2008 5:33 PM PDT   0 recs

lol we are screwed

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Aug 21, 2008 5:35 PM PDT   0 recs

+1

that was the entire first team offense serving up a steaming pile of fail

by bondslegend on Aug 21, 2008 5:36 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Not as much as the special teams.

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by 408 on Aug 21, 2008 5:37 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

wow is mike robinson THAT important

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Aug 21, 2008 5:37 PM PDT   0 recs

daaaaaang

sooooo close

by bondslegend on Aug 21, 2008 5:40 PM PDT   0 recs

Pass rush fail

but good stop anyways.

by bondslegend on Aug 21, 2008 5:40 PM PDT   0 recs

nice stop i guess

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Aug 21, 2008 5:40 PM PDT   0 recs

good hold though, to only give up 10 yards after being put on the 14.

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by 408 on Aug 21, 2008 5:41 PM PDT   0 recs

HOLY CRAP VD

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Aug 21, 2008 5:44 PM PDT   0 recs

WOW

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Aug 21, 2008 5:45 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Now that was the first truly impressive throw i’ve seen.

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by 408 on Aug 21, 2008 5:45 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

and a hell of a catch by the duke

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Aug 21, 2008 5:45 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

come on definitely a catch

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Aug 21, 2008 5:46 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Actually....

on 4th look it seems like his right foot was out…

by bondslegend on Aug 21, 2008 5:46 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Damn, gamebook says reversed.

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by 408 on Aug 21, 2008 5:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

But nevertheless, a great throw.

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by 408 on Aug 21, 2008 5:48 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Stands!!!!

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Aug 21, 2008 5:48 PM PDT   0 recs

OH snap, gamebook was wrong.

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by 408 on Aug 21, 2008 5:48 PM PDT   0 recs

YESSSSS

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Aug 21, 2008 5:49 PM PDT   0 recs

Nice play action, JT gets to set his feet and step in.

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by 408 on Aug 21, 2008 5:49 PM PDT   0 recs

im kinda impressed…dislike for JTO starting to fade…..

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Aug 21, 2008 5:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

+1

I’ve hated him so far…

by bondslegend on Aug 21, 2008 5:53 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs