Mongo3451

I'm thinking everything is on the table. Since we're talking RB, what happens if they trade Howard for a 3rd? If that occurs, RB is well in play early. Or Le'veon Bell anyone?

I don't think we completely know yet. We do know that we have a "any given Sunday" type of team that can beat anyone. So far, we are too young and inexperienced to have an identity. We are closer on D than we are on O. I'm looking forward to see if Fangio gets away from the vanilla enough to dial up some terror. If that can happen successfully, then we'll have an identity.

This game is going to be a slugfest. The 12th man pulls the team through with blue collar toughness. Bears 24-21

Trubisky's QBR is 7th, passer rating 19th, completion pct 14th and a 16-7 TD-INT ratio. Not too shabby.

Wonderlic anyone?

I agree. A 32 point road victory is just that. I can't wait for Trubisky to stop over throwing the deep pass, cause it's going to get ugly when he does!

I'm all about starting with OL. Long and Massie, for different reasons, cannot be counted on. After that, we need to look at selective BPA. There's a good history of players you can get in FA, but others are not so easy to come by. I can see a speed back from a small school in the mix, with a dash of OLB and DB. TE, QB, DT and WR shouldn't be on the list.

I'm thinking it's his ability to execute the offense. Bellamy already knew it so he gets a leg up. That being said, I'd like see him get more opportunity, but not at the expense of someone more productive. There's the rub.

From what I'm seeing tonight, we cannot take Buffalo for granted.

Good that they are both sitting. If we can't beat the Jets without them, we don't deserve anything as a team.

Agreed. It was almost like Fangio thought if he put Mack out there that they would be forced to game plan against him. However, the first time an OT locked in with him, everyone knows he had no push and would be no threat. Sometimes coaches out think themselves.

That first one was completely on the receiver. He didn't use his positioning first and second he got out fought for the ball. One play you are referring to was in the right side of the end zone where Robinson didn't win a battle he was supposed to. He was nowhere near ready to catch that ball. We can argue the other there later, if you wish.

Nah

I like Howard to set up behind the QB like he did in the first half. It looked effective. Didn't see it in the second. Maybe it was a package thing, who knows.

I see Trubisky making pin point passes on a frequent basis. I also see what you see when over throws a guy that's wide open. That may be either fear or excitement. Maybe both at different times. Also I saw today from our receivers bad back shouldwe route on the end zone from Robinson, bludgeoned catch attempt from Sims, failed comeback route causing a pick, failed effort to fight for under thrown ball that a good receiver catches and we still put up 31 points. Trubisky goes for over 300 with 2 touchdowns and another 80 on the ground against a good defense. All with having less experience in the offense Mahommes and all his weapons have been in for two years. He is doing just fine growing into his role. We are not a 5 win team...

I'm thinking otherwise. Howard hasn't been working well so there is no reason to start now. What we do know is KC put 40 on them at their place. Nagy has also had the full benefit of using camp Reid this week. We also know our D laid a pride damaging egg last week. I'm saying we pin our ears back on D and hit Brady hard and often. We are going to give up points. Might as well have fun doing it. On offense, keep things open so you can show your team that you have faith in what you've been preaching all off season. Control the clock through sustained drives and hope you have the ball last.

My hope is that we press and dare Brady to beat us deep. I know that's asking for trouble, but it's a gamble that can pay off if we can hit Brady multiple times.

How much conversation has transpired this week between Nagy and Reid? Trust this, Reid wants us win badly enough to offer a ton of assistance. Let the games begin!

Gotta say, I hate stats. Eye test tells me Trubisky is getting better...

I didn't get to watch the game, but noticed the weather. 86° and humid is not close to football weather in October. Fatigue may have played a part in some of the poor defense.

Nevermind...

51 yard fg for the win please!!!!

Bear down!

We talked about that this at work this morning. They have already restructured a couple of contracts and are actively hunting.

The Mack trade will go down as one of the most pivotal trades the NFL has seen. His ability to make everyone better is akin to Peyton Manning going to the Broncos. Many on this site have clamored for more pass rush. See how getting the best affects the rest now? Mack has made Trubisky and Nagy better, as well, by giving them the confidence that the D can hold the line. This team may be a contender a year sooner than we all hoped. All while staying in great cap shape and having a young roster. Well done Pace! I want to throw out a side shout out to John Fox for establishing a great locker room and establishing strong base. And without him, Fangio never comes here...