I enjoy a good game, and I would even go as far as to say I’m emotionally interested in when the Chicago Bears play. The reality I face; however, is that I am not a fan of football.
Really, I’m not.
I have no understanding of the different routes and plays the teams execute, I have no desire to sit next to Lake Michigan, in the middle of the winter, with the wind constantly blowing through my countless layers of protection only to find out that my testicles need to be treated for frost bite, but more importantly, I have no big desire to see any enjoyment in the whole rivalry aspect of the game.
To recap, I enjoy a game but and not a huge fan(atic).
Ok, that said and out of the way… what the hell happened to the Chicago Bears this past week? Has the defensive line fallen so far since the super bowl? Even with a franchise play on the team (Hello Cutler!) the offensive cannot get things into gear, and the idea that the Chicago Bears will have a power running back is laughable at best.
My big fear about brining Jay Cutler into the mix was having Ron Turner keep the same mentality he did in the past. Have a quarterback that can manage a game and run when the risk to pass was too high. Yea, well, it seems like he had taken a play out of his old play book. Really.
Turner, you have one of the best QBs in the league on your team – write the playbook to him. If he is the captain, make him be the captain. Don’t stick with short route passes and hope your power back will get you the rest of the way.
Pick –Ron Turner – Pick what you want your offense to be. A solid, talent backed, passing game or a “hit or miss” running back being lead by a trouble line.
The defense has their share of the blame, too. Don’t get me wrong, I did not forget about their c movie performance.
Up front, I will admit the defensive team has suffered a lot over the last two seasons. The biggest problem facing the defense squad is, well, Lovie Smith. It’s clear that his ability to act as the Defensive Coordinator is the ultimate death wish for the season.
Let’s face it – the last two performances from the Chicago Bears have been less than post-season quality. Sunday was a travesty and the year is only going to become harder.
Lovie and Ron need to get their act in gear, and soon, before the season sails.
I enjoy a good game, and I would even go as far as to say I’m emotionally interested in when the Chicago Bears play. The reality I face; however, is that I am not a fan of football.
Really, I’m not.
I have no understanding of the different routes and plays the teams execute, I have no desire to sit next to Lake Michigan, in the middle of the winter, with the wind constantly blowing through my countless layers of protection only to find out that my testicles need to be treated for frost bite, but more importantly, I have no big desire to see any enjoyment in the whole rivalry aspect of the game.
To recap, I enjoy a game but and not a huge fan(atic).
Ok, that said and out of the way… what the hell happened to the Chicago Bears this past week? Has the defensive line fallen so far since the super bowl? Even with a franchise play on the team (Hello Cutler!) the offensive cannot get things into gear, and the idea that the Chicago Bears will have a power running back is laughable at best.
My big fear about brining Jay Cutler into the mix was having Ron Turner keep the same mentality he did in the past. Have a quarterback that can manage a game and run when the risk to pass was too high. Yea, well, it seems like he had taken a play out of his old play book. Really.
Turner, you have one of the best QBs in the league on your team – write the playbook to him. If he is the captain, make him be the captain. Don’t stick with short route passes and hope your power back will get you the rest of the way.
Pick –Ron Turner – Pick what you want your offense to be. A solid, talent backed, passing game or a “hit or miss” running back being lead by a trouble line.
The defense has their share of the blame, too. Don’t get me wrong, I did not forget about their c movie performance.
Up front, I will admit the defensive team has suffered a lot over the last two seasons. The biggest problem facing the defense squad is, well, Lovie Smith. It’s clear that his ability to act as the Defensive Coordinator is the ultimate death wish for the season.
Let’s face it – the last two performances from the Chicago Bears have been less than post-season quality. Sunday was a travesty and the year is only going to become harder.
Lovie and Ron need to get their act in gear, and soon, before the season sails.
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