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I'd beg to differ that you could add Nix in there. Sure he doesn't have the arm strength that Williams might have but he did manage to QB a team (as a rookie) to the playoffs last year and is on the verge of doing that again. Heck the books aren't closed on the other contenders of the class. If Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold can show former 1st round talent resurgence, anyone can. Besides that, I feel as though most of us agree that in order to get a true measure on a player we need at least 5 years to assess their true ability (probably why rookie contracts are generally that long). Would agree wholeheartedly. If the team manages to make the playoffs because of him, I would be willing to rescind more of my doubts. I'd even agree that he's one of the top three in his QB class. There's no denying that Maye is due his recognition; especially with talk of him being an MVP candidate. From the numbers alone, he's performing especially well. So too (IMHO) is Nix but for different things. So what if he doesn't have the arm strength to launch a ball 70 yards? (Although he did have the record for the longest pass by air last season). Neither did Brees or Manning and they both had HOF careers. The type of offense Williams commanded last week (WCO) was identical (or very similar) to the one that Nix has been in now for almost two seasons. At the end of the day I'm glad we got at least one of the top three QBs and what appears to be a viable HC leading him.

Interestingly, he and Caleb’s stats are pretty close, if not nearly identical, up to this point—even in rushing yards. I couldn’t help but notice that in the last game against Philly, it appeared Johnson leaned more toward a West Coast offense while still utilizing outside/inside zone blocking for the run game. Both Swift and Monangai eclipsed 100 rushing yards, which I suspect is because Johnson recognizes that Williams isn’t yet ready to make “splash” plays and wants to continue developing his learning curve. Williams’ passing looked much as you described: primarily short passes, with the occasional longer attempt when available (like the TD to Kmet late in the game). What you observed with Nix is largely what I saw in Williams as well; the difference, in my opinion, is that Nix simply looked more polished executing it.

Moody plays hero again. This time for Washington to put the game into OT with Denver. He’s had quite the journeyman season this year .

Nope. His knee hit about a millisecond after releasing the ball. Night has been one of highlights with this amazing catch by Burks. His second career TD.

Saw a social media post that noted both Chicago and New England were the leaders of their respective divisions then asked ‘what is this 1985?’ And saw an incredible play by Bo Nix a little bit ago that ‘yes’ somehow resulted in a TD pass.

Carolina (and their own #1 overall chosen QB) doing all they can to help Bears take possession of the #1 NFC seed. Currently up 31-28 on the Rams. With that should the Bears see the Rams somewhere later in the season, it should give Chicago a good blueprint to play them. edit: Carolina wins after forcing a TO on Rams last drive.

I started the season skeptical of Johnson. After the bye week when he adjusted and made the Bears focus more on the run game I became more of a believer in his ability to coach properly. I said this season reminds me of 2018 2.0 but what’s missing (so far) are the bone headed challenges, timeouts and other head scratching play calls that Nagy was notorious for, even that year. Today was a master class of play calling. Johnson went in knowing the weather would be a factor and kept Williams in the ‘game manager’ setting and didn’t ask him to make splash plays. Fortunately he didn’t have to. The running game and its blocking has advanced to a level we haven’t seen in many decades. This is really cool. I can say confidently; “In Ben I trust”.

Love this look. Lol.

I spoke too soon! Lol.

Seems fitting both TDs are of the rushing variety.

Grew up watching lots of Nebraska football. You’re absolutely right. This was their bread and butter back in the day. All they need to do now is keep running the ball.

How was that NOT DPi?

Loveland still playing clutch. And Bears running at will.

Nashon Wright with a redemption play during the fu*#ing Tush Push. Gawd I hate that play.

Screen but still… yeah.

🎶 Wheels on the bus are coming off, coming off…🎵

AJ Brown is the perfect prototypical big man receiver. Nothing but hands on that TD catch. Bears let the Eagles stay in the game yet lead by 1. Time to get some good plays in and hope we don’t have to pass a lot in the 4th….against the wind.

Swift has 11 for 93 (avg just under 9 per carry) so why not pass? Lol.

Weather still a factor (me thinks). Explains why Hurts’ ball looked a little ducky on the INT. Although he’s thrown a few others already.

“OLD MAN BYARD” strikes again!

Besides the weather factor seems like a lot of players slipping and stumbling (mostly bears). Good thing Eagles are out of sync…so far.

Word. And the crowd booed them on the way out. This coming from the team that is currently the defending champ.

Eagles got that post thanksgiving drowsies still . Too much turkey.

Swift on the other hand looking solid.

They have been really out of sync. Explains the question you asked earlier about ‘what’s up with Philly’? Announcer made a good point that the players are mostly to blame. Hurts isn’t looking IT today.