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I wonder if Minny having Cousins back will be a factor?

Speaking as a non-resident, it was years I’d been to Chicago until the recent game here a few months ago. And man it’s nice with the stadium along the waterfront and all the surrounding amenities (museums, navy pier, downtown access etc). From first blush on this new proposal I like it for the relative similarity in locale. Although I like the Arlington Heights location only because it keeps them sorta in Chicago, this is ‘more better’. But again I’m speaking not as a resident and don’t know all the intricacies of politics etc involved.

Boy howdy has he ever. You’re right in that he’s been a huge factor in other players getting better. I cant think of a time I’ve ever seen Sweat smile let alone more than once. The front 7 for sure have improved based on Simmons addition. I agree completely that once Bryant returns AND he’s able to make up for a lot of lost time, he’ll be key to the back end and be a great pairing with Thienamen The corners still remain a mystery. I’m not convinced Muhammad is the solution. He’s had a couple good games but hasn’t made a full season against tough competition down the stretch. I think what we saw from Jaylon against the Bucs is his peak performance and that will probably all we’ll get from him going forward. And Stevenson…well he’s about as hot and cold as a broken hot water heater. For me, I’d feel better with one more solid and proven CB but otherwise im good.

Really, the entire NFC South has been a bit of a roller coaster this season. It seems to be one step forward and one step backward, with the teams doing more damage to each other than anyone else. Just look at some of the divisional matchups: Panthers 34, Falcons 3 (Week 2); Falcons 45, Saints 24 (Week 4); Falcons 0, Bucs 16 (Week 8); and Panthers 13, Bucs 43. Outside of Carolina's opening-week loss to Chicago (37-59), the NFC South hasn't exactly been piling up losses with huge score differentials against the rest of the league. In fact, the Panthers beat Detroit 32-26 in Detroit, lost to Green Bay by just eight points in Green Bay, and the Saints beat Baltimore on the road while Lamar Jackson was still playing. Even Tampa Bay, the team the Bears just beat by three, lost to Green Bay while at Lambeau by only three in Week 4. All things considered, I'd say at least half or most of the NFC South is only a game or two away from being above .500. It's a strange division, but maybe not nearly as bad as people think. They're just beating each other up every week. The game started out as a blowout (almost comical like you said) then the Bears settled in for a perfectly defined "trap game" by getting really lackadaisical, at least on the offense side of the ball. I saw on the socials someone commented that Tom Brady threw at least one 4 interception game in six different seasons and still managed to win the Super Bowl in three of those seasons.

I feel that Woolen or Wright will be on the team before the end of the week.

Period.

This is the definition of a trap game. Pure slop.

Devin Bush is having a heck of a night.

Yeah that was the top comment on the article I noticed. I think the author took some liberties considering he did make the Pro Bowl last year and there are no other “stars” currently on defense.

This game offensively will come down to Caleb most likely. Baker was 0/3 against Atlanta whereas Caleb had (I think) over 300 yards passing when they played them. On the rushing side, the Bears got 98 yards rushing averaging 3.0 yards / carry with Swift and Roshon. The Bucs had 324 yards rushing averaging 5.8 yds / carry. To the Bears credit they did get into endzone more through rushing but no doubt this could be a rock em sock em robot game.

Depending on how this year goes, especially if they make the SB, let alone win it, I could see a fair number of players making team friendly contracts to keep the team intact. Sweat would easily fall into this category (IMHO) and I had heard some talk that Caleb might even approach his contract talks as Brady did. When he helped the team keep players around by negotiating a more team friendly deal.

Maybe nothing but ever since I set up this ‘nfl trade rumor tracker’ with Google I get updates when the Bears get mentioned in any potential trade deals, speculative or not. Could be some distracting talk or it could be somthing. Still an intriguing consideration. https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bears-pitch-trade-jets-star-173507524.html

Saw a report today that said both Monangai and Muhammad (CB) practiced (limited) and are currently listed a Questionable for Sunday. I would agree with you that even with this recent development they will probably hold both out with the bye following next week.

The winds of change are ever shifting. Sounds like now Chicago is out of the running for Mack. He allegedly has decided he wants to stay a Charger (or he’s being held hostage - one of the two). Meanwhile Chicago has reportedly turned its focus on Chase Young while still looking to get CB help. Update: Bears and Lions in “deep competition” for CB Riq Woolen. HEAVYChicago Bears Dealt Chase Young Trade Rumor Amid Zavier S...The Chicago Bears were dealt a Chase Young trade rumor amid recent news regarding Zavier Scott ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline.

Yeah I watched that this morning. Explains a lot about the idiosyncrasies that bother people. He’s a huge fan of his mom and cannot fault him for that. And he has a very strong drive to win and wears his emotions on his sleeve. Good for him.

I’ve swung my ‘Hope-a-meter’ to CB help as we speed towards the deadline. As much as I’d absolutely love to have Mack or even Young at this point, I’d have to think any of the three below would be an upgrade in the backfield. Obviously we know how Wright can look in this defense. But from what I’ve been reading about Woolen, he allegedly would “thrive” in Allen’s preferred man-press coverage. Where in Philly he’s struggling a bit in Fangios zone version. Plus at 6’4” not only is he huge, but got some amazing speed for a guy that long.

I've never been a big fan of the "football experts" and their predictions because of stuff like this. If someone like Sam Darnold can win a Super Bowl before his draft mate Josh Allen, who really knows how these guys will turn out in the long run? So far, four of these guys have made the playoffs, and one has already played in a Super Bowl. Hopefully, by this time next year, we'll have another one who has not only made it to the Super Bowl but won it.

Usually we gripe about how the refs get too involved in the game and sway things one way or the other. For the most part early on it was like they weren’t really there (which was nice). However I have to ask, did the Seahawks get robbed at least twice early on? The one where their receiver was going across the middle and got whacked by Lewis (I think it was?). The play where he got completely folded up. Then just a little later when Darnold was scrambling and got hi-lowed with the hit from Devin Bush? That one of the two seemed pretty apparent. Just curious why neither of those might’ve been called.

Yeah agree on the CB. If you only got enough for one you have to go CB. If two, then CB and Mack. If he does two then he’s pushed all in to the center of the table.

I was just thinking about that and how significant it must be to go 2-0 against the previous years SB teams. Well here’s the answer.

Outside of that opening drive haven’t been able to turn the last couple drives into more than 3.m each time. Now with the ball at top of 3rd they need another 7pt opening drive. Can’t let Seattle stay in the game. JSN is their offense. Told the wife they should just put Johnson and Stevenson on him together for every play and they might have a chance in covering him. The other 9 can handle the rest.

Evidently Jonathan Taylor (Colts RB) just hit the market. Colts having a fire sale?

Screengrab from the socials. Interesting how similar the Bears and Seattle are.

Saw this clip on the socials from Colin Cowherd. Does a good job on justifying Poles getting rid of two 1sts for Simmons. And goes on about how he is fundamentally better than Michah Parsons. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1cLYBWe2q9/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Yeah it’s about complimentary football anyhow. Like how he said if he’s doing a double team inside then one of the other guys should be able to feast (looking at you sweat). And if the QB feels constant pressure, then he can’t afford to stand around in the pocket all that much. Besides that, Nelson didn’t own him at all . I’d say it was closer to 50/50. I’ll reiterate I’m not a fan of DA but I do know he’s been around long enough to do what is needed to get the best out of players. He may not always do it but a lot of times he does. Just like how Gordon has recently become a factor and I hope he schemes to improve on either JJs effectiveness or push Muhammad to start.