Loss to Lions would be disaster
December, 30, 2009
12/30/09
2:41
PM CT
By
Jeff Dickerson | ESPNChicago.com
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Let's face it: Losing to the Detroit Lions would be a disaster for the Chicago Bears. Any goodwill built up after Monday's surprise victory in Detroit would immediately be thrown out the window by falling to the wretched 2-13 Lions.
"We have to build on how we played last week," defensive tackle Anthony Adams said. "The thing about us is, we haven't been consistent. To win two games in a row is showing progress, and showing that we can be consistent. I think you need to have the same type of effort, if not better, this week."
The Bears beat Detroit 48-24 on Oct. 4, although Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford passed for nearly 300 yards. Stafford won't be an issue this time around -- he was placed on injured reserve on Dec. 20 -- and Detroit's back-up combination of Daunte Culpepper and Drew Stanton have a combined 11 interceptions to just one touchdown pass. Patrick Ramsey was signed last Saturday. Could he be any worse?
"We have to build on how we played last week," defensive tackle Anthony Adams said. "The thing about us is, we haven't been consistent. To win two games in a row is showing progress, and showing that we can be consistent. I think you need to have the same type of effort, if not better, this week."
The Bears beat Detroit 48-24 on Oct. 4, although Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford passed for nearly 300 yards. Stafford won't be an issue this time around -- he was placed on injured reserve on Dec. 20 -- and Detroit's back-up combination of Daunte Culpepper and Drew Stanton have a combined 11 interceptions to just one touchdown pass. Patrick Ramsey was signed last Saturday. Could he be any worse?
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Chicago Bears beat reporterDickerson has been the Bears beat reporter for ESPN Chicago since 2004. He also hosts weeknight radio shows on ESPN 1000.
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