Mongo3451

My thoughts are that we run for 150+ yards and dominate the time of possession , while the Pack don't break 100. I fully expect Rodgers to outplay Trubisky, but not as much our defense outplays theirs. Good guys by 7

I like Horstead a lot. I do think he'll be a practice squad guy while he builds his strength.

Here's what I read on the Bears website: Part of the issue might be that Horsted, listed at 215 pounds, is the lightest tight end on the Bears roster. Once an oversized 6-4 receiver, he is now adjusting to the realities of his new position. "You really got to get in it at tight end," said Horsted. "At the wide receiver spot, you're kind of out there. You're dealing with cornerbacks, who you can throw around a little bit as a bigger guy. Now, I'm the smaller guy and getting thrown around if I don't have good technique." The transition was slowed by a knee injury that has been bothering Horsted since the spring. He finally reached full health last week, just in time for the game against the Colts, and credits the patience of the Bears coaching staff for his recovery. "It had kind of just been hindering me," said Horsted. "They did a really good job of giving me time to make sure it's fully healed, so it didn't continue to compound. And now I feel good. I feel really good."

I like him, but he is way light. 210-215# tight ends are going to have an issue creating any type of matchup advantage.

I'm in with the save his legs camp. He lives off his explosion. Keep him fresh.

As predicted...

The great Bill Polian said last week, that "preseason is for two things; finding players and getting ready" (ie: in shape and healthy).

Same here, but after viewing his highlight reel post draft, I remember saying that he looked a little like Bell. I hope it stays that way.

It's designed that way. You do the up and in or the go, all based on what the defense gives you.

I grew up in Anderson.

I'm an Indiana boy

We stayed in Indian Wells last year for a business conference. It was really nice there.

I'm thinking we'll actually see less of Cohen this season. Keep him fresh for explosive plays...

I think the main issue he had with Trubisky was that he was missing the primary read.

From my viewpoint, that was a great analysis. If Mitch takes us on a roller coaster ride and improves while doing so, he will be fine.

Yup. Too much union talk...

I don't get all the Fox hate on this. He did us a favor with a spot on critique of our kicking game, in that it's a huge question mark. It will only galvanize the team more coming from a coach that was popular with the locker room. Do I agree we had the worst off-season? Hell no. Fox truly doesn't either if he's sane.

It's also time to start thinking about stockpiling draft choices. Keep grooming the next man up.

Nice piece of work there!

It's very fair to say Trubisky is inconsistent. It is also unfair to not recognize that he is ascending. I don't give a shit what people say, Trubisky is both. But, he meets the eye test. He'll be alright.

Someone would have bitched about whether or not our 2 first rounders were busts or not, lol...

Yea, there was no way that was going to work.

Got it! Next will be the navy with Trubisky.

I liked the short and intermediate throws Trubisky made last year. Where I thought he lacked was in his ability to hit the deep route and the speed of his progressions. If he can hit a few deep balls early in the season, it's gonna be cool.

Twas mearly a flesh wound!