jason

I'm not angry, but I can't fathom why you don't seem to understand the difference between "that play is bad" and "that play is bad in that situation." I'm actually pretty psyched about the win...the Bears don't score like that normally. Cutler is really proving to be worth the deal.

Look at it this way genius... Did the Bears score? Yes. Therefore, the Lions have to expect that the Bears were planning on going for the TD, and not kneeling on the ball. Did the Bears have two similar situations earlier, in which Jay Cutler faked the run and rolled out for the easy pass to the TE? Yes. Therefore, the defense doesn't know what to expect, and has to respect the possibility of a play action roll out. Also, it was on first down. If Cutler were to roll out and nothing is there, he can throw it away. Therefore, it can be a run or a pass (with a safety net). If it's a third down and one, then the safety net is no longer there for the QB, and the likelihood of it being a run is much greater. Really, do you not understand this basic philosophy of offensive football?

I knew you would post that nonsense...which is why I already made the comment about down and distance. It's not the call, it's the situation and the call. Wolfe up the gut on 3rd and 1? Bad call because the D is expecting a run. Wolfe up the gut on 2nd and 9? Good call because the D doesn't know what to expect. The play doesn't exist in a vaccuum.

BTW - Both Wolfe runs were on plays in which it was unclear what the Bears would do. 2nd and 9 looks like a passing down most of the time. And 1st and goal is a crapshoot, especially considering the two TDs Cutler has today on play-action, roll-out plays.

AND AGAIN!

Wolfe! That was a nasty cut in the hole.

Finally! Just like I called for. Off-tackle, let Forte setup his blocks, and he's off to the races. If the Bears' inside running game is to be successful, then the outside running game must at least be utilized in order to thin out the DL.

Just for the record, I've stated numerous times that Turner would do a better overall job than me, and knows more than me. On the other hand, however, I also feel that people too "in the know" end up out-thinking themselves, and fail to see the obvious, the common-sense approach. I believe Turner is often guilty of this. Whereas a novice probably wouldn't do that, because it would be about the basics and fundamentals.

So far I have found: Jay Cutler Matt Forte Tommie Harris Greg Olsen Nick Roach Do you guys know of anyone else on there?

Does ANYONE like the Cover-2? If it weren't for the fact that Stafford has missed about 5 wide open receivers, the Lions could very well be winning this game.

Wow. This is atrocious. The missing LBs are killing the Bears. The front four is looking horrible.

Holding on the screen play not called. I think it was Payne, but the guy "blocking" him, basically hugged him around the waist. Bears are getting the short end of the stick on the officiating in this game.

Agreed. Here's what I'd like to see with Wolfe: Off tackle. Stretch play. Sweep. Draw. FB lead block. Screen.

Wolfe up the pipe (gets stuffed)! That crafty Ron Turner!!!! lol

Agreed. I love the play call for the TD, but would it kill the Bears to run Forte on the outside once on a stretch or sweep play? Let Forte setup the blocks, plant a foot, and explode downhill. On the other hand, back to the TD...I love the QB play action call that almost always seems to result in a TD to the TE.

Greg Olsen would like a word with you.

TOMMIE SIGHTING!!!! Every Bear player is suddenly showing up!

HAHAHAHAHA!!! TOO EASY!!! QB roll out, play action, suck it Lions!

LOL. Nice. Speaking of nice, Earl Bennet's hands.

Surprised they didn't call a facemask on Alex Brown again.

How can the Bears continue to send the entire DL and all the LBs, and NOT GET FRIGGIN PRESSURE!?

Gotta love the cover-2 (i.e. zone defense) when your front seven can't get pressure.

Calvin Johnson has Tillman on roller skates.

CUTLER BITCHES!!

What's the prescription for an underperforming offense? The Lions' defense. Go Forte!!