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it looked like we have an actual running scheme too, instead of the usual pile of bodies and a HB trying to push through it - there were holes, assignments - it was like... professional football? Amagadje looking good on the run block for Wheelers second TD with about 9:40 minutes left in the 4th. great zone concept - double team and theh he got to the second level. All in all the entire game screamed good coaching.

and I know it was the 2nd team Bills defense, but Braxton looked greatly improved too.

Monanagi got injured on Friday - hopefully nothing big.

Shit, hate to see Smith go down. Is that his knee? Crap!

right, another good coaching point.

No matter who is out there, it looks crisp - that says a lot of good about Ben Johnson. Havent seen a Bears offense look in rhythm like this in a long long time.

It's really nice to see an actual running scheme. looks like we are going to be able to run the ball for the first time in a while. Burden is looking the part too. Nice.

and Hightower is supposed to be all that. Hed better get them focused.

I think I'd give Caleb an A but not an A+ great effort, and the big important things all looked great. His accuracy was a little off, a couple of the big catches were high, and he still pats the ball before he throws. But the ball did come out fast, in rhythm, seems like his eyes were in the right place and he was making reads in tempo. GREAT sign, I give him him an A

OMG Kevin Warren is such a camera hog.

yes Trapilo is 75 playing RT, and Benedet is 79 at LT

I wish our starters had been going against Buffalos starters. I mean fast reads are fast reads no matter whos out there, but Id have liked to see the OL against the 1st team d line for sure.

Trapilo in at RT, Benedet at LT, with the 2nd string now

Caleb might have thrown it a little short, Im not sure. Not saying he did, just need to see it again myself.

Dunno why Odunze missed the 3rd down catch - maybe it was Caleb, tape will tell, but I do like how fast the ball is coming out.

kick coverage sucked again. need to get that fixed, but the offense and defense look good and fired up too. love the in-rhythm passes by Caleb.

no kidding, and at least so far, Braxton looked really good. Its amazing how just getting under center opens up the middle of the field.

GREAT first drive, and while I wasnt only looking at him, Jones seemed to be very strong that set. Nice.

We say the floor is Braxton, but it's not Braxton's best year, it's Braxton right now, after injury and looking weaker. Maybe as he heals he plays stronger than ever - then that would be the new floor, and a good one. My point is our floor right now (as of last game) aint good at all. Theyve had a week, so now tonight they get another chance to define themselves and show production. We also get to see the starting interior players for the first time, not to mention Caleb and the rest. Very excited to see what progress weve made and what the starters look like. I hope we come out looking prepared and crisp.

This is what I think too. Wright will be fine, but I hope he will be dominant.

there are lots of things you can do to help a bad LT, but it limits your playbook and therefore Calebs growth as well. If the LT is a problem, its not OK, its a big problem. And this is why I was saying we needed to draft a LT early.

yeah, we are a good Edge away from having a real D line. If Booker really emerges, we should be dangerous on D.

thats good of the coaches, and bad that a player hasnt forced them to name him.

I dunno. Giving Trapilo reps at RT is good for a baseline, so you know how he'd be if you need it. It also should motivate him. Trapilo's college film looks "boring" it's consistent and never looks dramatic. He kind of just does his job without fanfare. Maybe the Bears want to see a meaner streak in him. Nothings decided yet, but someone needs to step up and take the job. I hate the idea that someone just gets chosen without having served notice.

I hear Ersery is killing it too. Anyone hear anything about how Banks is doing?