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****Official 2014 Chicago Bears Thread **** (1 Viewer)
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The Tick
Footballguy
Another true story -
Nick Roach was a liability when he had to play on defense those first couple years when one of the other LB's was out. I remember being frustrated that he was out of position sometimes, could read things wrong, and occasionally missed tackles. Developed into quite a nice player that I fully agree, we missed when he left.
Moral of that story, I still have hope that some of our young LB's will take that direction and turn into some nice players for us down the road. A lot of players take time and coaching to adjust to the NFL.
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
Some around here seem to think that HOF players continue to play at a HOF level throughout their entire career and that's the production that is being replaced. Not the production of a washed up has-been that couldn't shed a block.
flapgreen
Footballguy
The young guys played well yesterday
Mister Martie
Footballguy
It's been an up and down season, but the 2014 draft appears to be pretty good. Lots of guys are contributing at a high level. That's critical for long term success.
Statcruncher
Footballguy
I don't really know if Chicago played great, Atlanta played poorly, or what combination of the two it was, but all that matters is the W. Great to see the Bears fans travelling so well, seemed like Atlanta had to burn a timeout due to crowd noise. It was awesome to see, but I kind of feel bad for Roddy White as he was getting drilled all day long. All in all a fun game to watch.
The only thing that really frustrated me was the Bears' possession before the end of the half. After starting at their own 7 yard line by the 2 minute warning they had advanced to the 50 yard line and had all 3 timeouts left. From that point on it never seemed like there was any urgency, attempts to conserve the clock, or get OB. I think Trestman is an offensive genius, but when it comes to the managing the clock in the 2 minute offense he seems pretty inept to be honest.
Chicago Bears at 04:06
1-10-CHI 7 (4:06) 62-E.Britton reported in as eligible. 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 17-A.Jeffery pushed ob at CHI 33 for 26 yards (20-D.Lowery).
1-10-CHI 33 (3:35) 62-E.Britton reported in as eligible. 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte to CHI 39 for 6 yards (20-D.Lowery).
2-4-CHI 39 (2:50) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte to CHI 46 for 7 yards (55-P.Worrilow).
1-10-CHI 46 (2:12) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte right tackle to 50 for 4 yards (93-M.Goodman; 26-J.Wilson).
Two-Minute Warning
2-6- (2:00) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 49 for -1 yards (27-R.McClain).
3-7-CHI 49 (1:18) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall to ATL 36 for 15 yards (27-R.McClain).
1-10-ATL 36
34) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 83-M.Bennett to ATL 27 for 9 yards (95-J.Babineaux).
Timeout #1 by CHI at 00:28.
2-1-ATL 2728) (Shotgun) 62-E.Britton reported in as eligible. 6-J.Cutler scrambles right end to ATL 18 for 9 yards.
Timeout #2 by CHI at 00:20.
1-10-ATL 1820) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte to ATL 10 for 8 yards (59-J.Bartu; 26-J.Wilson).
Timeout #3 by CHI at 00:14.
2-2-ATL 1014) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass incomplete short middle to 83-M.Bennett.
3-2-ATL 1010) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass incomplete short middle to 22-M.Forte [94-J.Massaquoi].
4-2-ATL 1006) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
The only thing that really frustrated me was the Bears' possession before the end of the half. After starting at their own 7 yard line by the 2 minute warning they had advanced to the 50 yard line and had all 3 timeouts left. From that point on it never seemed like there was any urgency, attempts to conserve the clock, or get OB. I think Trestman is an offensive genius, but when it comes to the managing the clock in the 2 minute offense he seems pretty inept to be honest.
Chicago Bears at 04:06
1-10-CHI 7 (4:06) 62-E.Britton reported in as eligible. 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 17-A.Jeffery pushed ob at CHI 33 for 26 yards (20-D.Lowery).
1-10-CHI 33 (3:35) 62-E.Britton reported in as eligible. 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte to CHI 39 for 6 yards (20-D.Lowery).
2-4-CHI 39 (2:50) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte to CHI 46 for 7 yards (55-P.Worrilow).
1-10-CHI 46 (2:12) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte right tackle to 50 for 4 yards (93-M.Goodman; 26-J.Wilson).
Two-Minute Warning
2-6- (2:00) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 49 for -1 yards (27-R.McClain).
3-7-CHI 49 (1:18) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall to ATL 36 for 15 yards (27-R.McClain).
1-10-ATL 36
34) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 83-M.Bennett to ATL 27 for 9 yards (95-J.Babineaux).Timeout #1 by CHI at 00:28.
2-1-ATL 27
28) (Shotgun) 62-E.Britton reported in as eligible. 6-J.Cutler scrambles right end to ATL 18 for 9 yards.Timeout #2 by CHI at 00:20.
1-10-ATL 18
20) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte to ATL 10 for 8 yards (59-J.Bartu; 26-J.Wilson).Timeout #3 by CHI at 00:14.
2-2-ATL 10
14) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass incomplete short middle to 83-M.Bennett.3-2-ATL 10
10) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass incomplete short middle to 22-M.Forte [94-J.Massaquoi].4-2-ATL 10
06) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
The Tick
Footballguy
I agree, same thing going into half with the packers. The drives don't make sense, after a TO, don't most teams have a play called with a plan for the next play so you can get up and go? Also, it seems like they never spike the ball when things are tight to save some time. TO 1 play, TO, 1 play, TO, is a horrible series of calls.I don't really know if Chicago played great, Atlanta played poorly, or what combination of the two it was, but all that matters is the W. Great to see the Bears fans travelling so well, seemed like Atlanta had to burn a timeout due to crowd noise. It was awesome to see, but I kind of feel bad for Roddy White as he was getting drilled all day long. All in all a fun game to watch.
The only thing that really frustrated me was the Bears' possession before the end of the half. After starting at their own 7 yard line by the 2 minute warning they had advanced to the 50 yard line and had all 3 timeouts left. From that point on it never seemed like there was any urgency, attempts to conserve the clock, or get OB. I think Trestman is an offensive genius, but when it comes to the managing the clock in the 2 minute offense he seems pretty inept to be honest.
Chicago Bears at 04:06
1-10-CHI 7 (4:06) 62-E.Britton reported in as eligible. 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 17-A.Jeffery pushed ob at CHI 33 for 26 yards (20-D.Lowery).
1-10-CHI 33 (3:35) 62-E.Britton reported in as eligible. 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte to CHI 39 for 6 yards (20-D.Lowery).
2-4-CHI 39 (2:50) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte to CHI 46 for 7 yards (55-P.Worrilow).
1-10-CHI 46 (2:12) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte right tackle to 50 for 4 yards (93-M.Goodman; 26-J.Wilson).
Two-Minute Warning
2-6- (2:00) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 49 for -1 yards (27-R.McClain).
3-7-CHI 49 (1:18) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall to ATL 36 for 15 yards (27-R.McClain).
1-10-ATL 36
Timeout #1 by CHI at 00:28.
2-1-ATL 27
Timeout #2 by CHI at 00:20.
1-10-ATL 18
Timeout #3 by CHI at 00:14.
2-2-ATL 10
3-2-ATL 10
4-2-ATL 10
I don't know how much longer we will see the new guys. It sounds like McClellin is back so we can watch him over pursue and run out of position. Bostic was practicing this week as well but it sound like Briggs is still iffy. I haven't heard anything about Williams.
The Tick
Footballguy
So off the wall question here, not a prediction or anything, just a question. I assume Rex Ryan is getting fired after this season, I also don't see teams jumping at him to be a head coach again right away.
If Tucker doesn't have our defense looking like we did last week every game, would you want to see the bears make a run at Rex?
I have to admit, I loved watching that Jets game because his defenses are fun to watch. Creative pressures, always "tough", and we may have a CB that can handle being out on his own that's always required. Not sure Trestman would ever want to be in the same room as Rex Ryan, so maybe he wouldn't even be a consideration, but interesting to think about.
If Tucker doesn't have our defense looking like we did last week every game, would you want to see the bears make a run at Rex?
I have to admit, I loved watching that Jets game because his defenses are fun to watch. Creative pressures, always "tough", and we may have a CB that can handle being out on his own that's always required. Not sure Trestman would ever want to be in the same room as Rex Ryan, so maybe he wouldn't even be a consideration, but interesting to think about.
flapgreen
Footballguy
Outside of my not caring for him, Trestman and Ryan don't seem like personalities that would fit well together. They are opposites. I don't think the attitude Rex would bring is something Trestman would be comfortable with. There's no denying he can coach defense, though.
Vector
Footballguy
flapgreen
Footballguy
Pretty different comparison there and that didn't last long. I just can't see a guy like Rex here.
flapgreen
Footballguy
Rex doesn't strike me as a guy who would swallow his pride and take a coordinator position either.
Vector
Footballguy
Not so much different. Both are personality clashes. In one case it was 2 dominant personalities, now it would be a quiet vs outgoing personality. Personality clashes are clashes, no matter what the basic personalities are. Adults deal with them.
As for not lasting..... who cares! I would gladly take another '85 Bears season even if it was a one year deal!
flapgreen
Footballguy
If there was a chance at that, no question.
Power Monster
The Midnight Stalker
Briggs wow Urlacher retires and this guy just falls apart.
flapgreen
Footballguy
Pretty dependent on him. Shows how great Urlacher was.
flapgreen
Footballguy
What makes you think that when he's never been one?
3nOut
Footballguy
1. He knows good defenses. He was part of one of the best Ds in NFL history and learned from Buddy Ryan.2. If I recall correctly he had a good D in SF when he served as head coach there.
3. He has the passion needed for this D.
4. Relatively speaking, he can't be worse than Tucker.
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flapgreen
Footballguy
I definitely agree with the last one. Lol
IheartGuinness
Footballguy
Should be an easy win this week. The bears have a nice schedule coming up. Wins against Miami, the Packers, Minnesota, and Tampa are highly likely, and they should be in sole possession of first in just over a month. Then it's on to the super bowl.
flapgreen
Footballguy
You're best served staying out of here for good and not just when the Bears lose. You come across more clueless with every single post. It's uncanny.
Power Monster
The Midnight Stalker
Just people out there that just cannot accept that the Bear's organization is just clueless. They gave a chump a ton of money to be just an average QB. Another pick today and another fumble. On top of that, they hire YET another coordinator that will never be HC material in the NFL and they refuse to FIRE the DC after a historically bad 2013 and instead tell the "faithful" that they have the ability to fix the gaps in their defense. After week 7 they have shown that the defense is no match but the offense is just mind blowing and it all starts with Cutler and the genius HC that is supposed to bring an incredible amount of offensive intelligence. Marshall sure looks stupid after claiming that pretty boy Jay would be the league MVP. There is clearly something seriously wrong with this organization but the cult like following that keeps plucking the money down to see 29 years of mediocrity and a paid to BS local media that lies thru their teeth to protect these bumbling ninnies is just old. This McCasky clown car needs to end. Go Blackhawks!
RBM
Footballguy
Power Monster
The Midnight Stalker
Yup I read this on the Twitter feed for the SD vs. KC CBS game tracker. Amazing what happens when the fan base starts to turn. Now all it takes is the fan base to quit going to the games. Time to boycott the McCasky clown car.
Power Monster
The Midnight Stalker
Ohhh one thing that we overlooked that is absolutely glaring 0-3 @ home this year.
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Mister Martie
Footballguy
I've pretty much lost faith in Trestman at this point. The team is almost never ready to play. It's embarassing.
flapgreen
Footballguy
Most fans have. It had a lot of promise for a short while. I remember a few of us hoping for Arians at the time and wondering who this CFL guy was. After a season and a half, it looks like Arians was the right pick. Trestman was just sexier. You're right. The team never looks prepared.
twistd
Footballguy
There are two things that I think need to change. I think Tucker has to go. Last year the excuse was all the injuries. In the offseason they really restocked with all the draft picks and the free agents they brought in. They have improved defensively, but I don't think they have gotten a good return from all that they invested. My thought is that the coaching staff has done a piss poor job developing and utilizing the talent they have. I think they need to start over with the entire defensive coaching staff.
The other thing that has to change is the QB. Cutler will never be anything other than what he is, an inconsistent QB. Now it is to the point where you don't expect Cutler to win games, you just hope he doesn't lose the game. That is never going to change. I think Trestman is a terrific coach, but he has met his match in Cutler. This offense would be better with Orton or McCown at the helm. Orton or McCown would play within the offense. Cutler freelances and screws things up. You can't fix stupid. Cutler is stupid and that won't change.
The coaching changes will probably happen after the season. Maybe we can have hope that Trestman and Emery won't screw up when they hire a defensive staff. But, I don't have a lot of faith. They blew it badly the first time. The depressing thing is that even if they fix up the D, Cutler will still limit the upside this team will have. They are not getting to a Super Bowl with Cutler. The other problem is that Forte and Marshall will probably be done once they move past Cutler. It will be a much different team at that point.
The other thing that has to change is the QB. Cutler will never be anything other than what he is, an inconsistent QB. Now it is to the point where you don't expect Cutler to win games, you just hope he doesn't lose the game. That is never going to change. I think Trestman is a terrific coach, but he has met his match in Cutler. This offense would be better with Orton or McCown at the helm. Orton or McCown would play within the offense. Cutler freelances and screws things up. You can't fix stupid. Cutler is stupid and that won't change.
The coaching changes will probably happen after the season. Maybe we can have hope that Trestman and Emery won't screw up when they hire a defensive staff. But, I don't have a lot of faith. They blew it badly the first time. The depressing thing is that even if they fix up the D, Cutler will still limit the upside this team will have. They are not getting to a Super Bowl with Cutler. The other problem is that Forte and Marshall will probably be done once they move past Cutler. It will be a much different team at that point.
