I know it's way early, but I've been teetering back and forth on who I'm going to start at QB in the opener for a week or so, now: I've got Roethlisberger @ Denver on Sunday Night Football, obviously a huge game, and I've got Cutler at home for the new-look Colts. How big of a factor is Mike Wallace, here? If he plays (which I would be surprised if he didn't), then he will have Champ Bailey all over him, but Roethlisberger will be able to throw at Brown, Sanders, etc. If he doesn't, then it's Bailey on Brown, and the offense is significantly impaired. Cutler vs. Colts is sneaky, but the Bears could resolve to hammer the ball with Forte/Bush and nurse a lead from early on.. I also own Brandon Marshall though, and am starting him. Anyway, any thoughts?
I would start Cutler. Huge turnover in Indy and new defensive scheme. A lot of transition means huge uncertainty on the defensive side of the ball. Moreover, Cutler to Marshall depending of your league scoring could be huge if bonus points are involved. They will want to showoff their uncany connection and knock the rust off.
BaseNoteFri 8/17/12 10:29 AM
I know it's way early, but I've been teetering back and forth on who I'm going to start at QB in the opener for a week or so, now: I've got Roethlisberger @ Denver on Sunday Night Football, obviously a huge game, and I've got Cutler at home for the new-look Colts. How big of a factor is Mike Wallace, here? If he plays (which I would be surprised if he didn't), then he will have Champ Bailey all over him, but Roethlisberger will be able to throw at Brown, Sanders, etc. If he doesn't, then it's Bailey on Brown, and the offense is significantly impaired. Cutler vs. Colts is sneaky, but the Bears could resolve to hammer the ball with Forte/Bush and nurse a lead from early on.. I also own Brandon Marshall though, and am starting him. Anyway, any thoughts?
HevdoggThu 8/23/12 5:06 PM
I would start Cutler. Huge turnover in Indy and new defensive scheme. A lot of transition means huge uncertainty on the defensive side of the ball. Moreover, Cutler to Marshall depending of your league scoring could be huge if bonus points are involved. They will want to showoff their uncany connection and knock the rust off.