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I certainly didn't say they were the worst, but I REALLY thought there would be a sharper learning curve. I'm amazed at what the coaching staff is doing.

Unfortunately, I think success will hurt the Bears in this regard. I think if Forte leads the league in rushing, he will naturally expect the bigger contract for more years. And why not? He led the league in rushing! Assuming that happens. And if it does, hometown discounts aren't going to happen. This isn't like other situations where other teams didn't pick Bears' aging vets. This is not Urlacher or Briggs. Make no mistake, some other team will offer Forte a big contract.

Agreed. Said the same thing as you. He could be throwing a nerf ball. It just doesn't matter what kind of ball it is, what PSI it is, what weather it is. Doesn't matter. He's probably the best QB of all time.

As the President of his fan club, I approve of this thread. In terms of overall play, he probably had a B/B+ game. For a rookie at Center in his very first game, and at Arrowhead? A+!!

It's not sensitivity. It's objectivity. Nobody has said Cutler is faultless; that's just how you read everything. All we want is for Cutler haters like you to accept the fact that he has had a TON of shit to overcome as a QB in Chicago. Historically bad OLs at times, historically bad defenses at others, brand new offensive scheme nearly every year, inept coaches sprinkled in there for good measure. It's pretty hard to succeed with those hindrances.

HHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAH!!!! :notworthy :notworthy

This guy knows how to coach defense like we haven't seen in some time. He is getting a solid product on the field week after week, with improvements and adjustments. He's putting in new pieces, misfitting pieces, and still getting solid results. For the most part, the defense has been respectable, and I'm really impressed. At this point, with the way the season is going, I'm thinking the Bears need to trust him, give him the toys he wants in the offseason, and let the offense rely on White's return/Jeffery's health. I don't really want defense in round one early, but I'm slowly turning my opinion. I wouldn't be upset if they just said, "Screw it. Let's load up on defense and let Fangio's brilliance carry us." 1. Robert Nkemdiche, DE/DT, Ole Miss 2. Reggie Ragland, ILB, Alabama 3. Vonn Bell, S, Ohio State

The Bears shouldn't even rush this kick. They should simply step forward and jump. They don't want to create any possible scenarios where a foul could be called for anything.

WHAT HAS HE DONE!? WHAT HAS HE DONE!? WHAT HAS HE DONE!? WHAT HAS HE DONE!?

Your pathetic Cutler hate is worse than any excuse anyone has ever made for Cutler on this board. Obviously my comment was in jest. It was making fun of the bad throws by also noting how horrible Mariani is, it's just that you can't see it because Cutler apparently stole your girlfriend, kicked your dog, stole your identity online, and didn't support Lovie Smith hard enough.

Damn fine question, sir.

That's the second time Cutler has made a horrible overthrow to Marc Mariani. I'm just wondering if Cutler is trying to anticipate the speed of an actual NFL-worthy receiver.

Nice to meet you Shae. I'm Marc Mariani and I could learn a lot more from you than you could from me.

Mariani makes no moves, dives forward, gets nine yards, and he normally sucks so bad that the announcer says it's a nice return. That's hilarious.

At this point, I'm confident that Maurice Clarett is faster than Mariani.

What's with the stupid picket fence on the GL defense again? Now THAT is stupid.

Wasn't a chop block. A chop block is when they high-low an opponent. Unfortunately he just got cut, and low blocks by offensive linemen are legal in just about every way. It's why I loved the old school Denver Bronco running game when they were pumping out nobodies for 1000+ yards every year. Guys like Olandis Gary. Lots and lots of low blocks at the knees of big ol' 300lb defensive linemen. It wears them down tremendously.

If the Bears can't get Jeffrey and/or Royal back on the field, it's about time to start talking about the draft, because we know the defense is not going to carry the team. The defense is improving, but they have several steps to go. The pressure is almost non-existent, and sacks like McPhee's are almost always coverage sacks.

Defensive holding can be tacked on. At least they got the block in the back on that last punt.

What? Seriously? C'mon man. That's reaching. Kicking it out of the EZ is not a given. I'd rather have a great FG kicker than a great deep kicker. Gould is money.

What didn't you like? I LOVE that popup kickoff since we know the coverage team can't, ya know, cover.

HAHA! The popup kickoff! I LOVE it. No return, ball at the 35. Better than kicking it deep and watching the coverage team fail to cover. Fox knows what he's doing. See a problem - Attempt to solve the problem. So refreshing compared to the previous regimes' philosophy of "the system works, make it work, do it better".

Can we get a new punt returner already? Mariani is slow. He may have once been fast, but he is not fast any more. The gunner ran past him, engaged in a block, and still got back to him within 10 yards or so. Let Jacquizz Rogers do it or something. Get some fresh, young legs in there.

Looooooots of checkdowns to Forte, Bennett, and short passes to Wilson & Bellamy. I think the Bears are going to try to eat the clock and grind the game way down.