jason

Great job by the DL. Lots of pressure. Maybe if everyone was healthy this D would actually look pretty damn good? Lately I've been a "let's look promising but still lose"-guy. But it was nice to win one on MNF for a change. To beat the Vikings and their overrated D is that much better.

I would not like Trubisky in the 1st. The Bears will likely have a top 5 pick, and I don't want a guy who has been under the radar. A QB considered for the top 5 picks should have been putting up good numbers and generating Heisman buzz. Trubisky has done neither. And the game against Virginia Tech is a huge, ugly, red flag. As far as I'm concerned, the Bears should only have Garrett, Kizer, Watson,

I don't know if you realize your own contradiction, but you can't say the Jets suck ass and then say that Pace got the Forte move right. If they suck ass, that is probably the reason why Forte's numbers aren't as good. Fitzpatrick has been atrocious, one of the worst QBs in the league, and everyone knows it. The opposing defenses don't even have to worry about their passing offense, and Decker being on IR makes it only that much worse. Forte doesn't have a damn chance there.

You may not have seen it, but one of the last few issues of Sports Illustrated talked about the preparation before a football Sunday. One of those reports was with the Texans before they played the Bears. I don't have it on me right now, but the tidbit I found interesting was from their HC Bill O'Brien, who said (paraphrased): "Absolutely do not let Cutler get outside. Don't do it. Keep him inside at all costs, because he'll get flustered under the pressure and throw it to us." I could get it and quote it if you like, but I think that pretty much settles the concept. If the other teams are making it a priority, that tells me Cutler is probably dangerous there.

I think I said this after the last loss, but this game was great. It shows us a lot of potential, gives us glimpses of hope, gives reps to some up and coming players, shows us Hoyer is the dink-and-dunker we thought he was, and that the team can compete despite having a bunch of injuries and glaring holes in a few places. It's a loss, and losses always suck, but this was nearly perfect for the long-term goals of the Bears organization.

At this point, are we already just looking forward to the draft? Bears making stupid penalties, but get bailed out with an EZ interception. That's nice to see. And the OL is giving Hoyer a decent amount of time thus far. Of course, they're still running that "never ran it with Cutler"-offense, which adds a little something to it. Can't say I remember more than one or two naked bootlegs the entire time Cutler has been under center. Now with Hoyer? Once a drive. Go figure.

Great breakdown. I was thinking the same kind of thing. Tannehill looks like a problem, and to save his job Gase will have to figure it out ASAFP. Cutler makes sense. It's the "I can turn him around"-excuse and the "the problems are in Chicago"-line that he will likely use to get the player he wants, and get the one or two year reprieve before looking for a new job.

I didn't like Bennett when signed because of his oddities and idiosyncrasies. I grew to appreciate that he was better than average. Then I realized he ran iffy routes, had questionable hands, directly led to QB INTs, was replaceable by a journeyman, and I should have trusted my first impression. He's easily on my top five most hated players in the league list.

Interesting statistical article here http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-nf...ss-happy-teams/

I'd rather go with either Myles Garrett, Jabrill Peppers, or Jonathan Allen in the 1st, and then go QB in the 2nd or 3rd.

Because QBs are like bad-boys. All the new girlfriends think they are the one who will be able to make the change. There are way more TEs like Bennett than there are QBs like Jay Cutler, despite how much many dislike Cutler. I have no doubt just about any average starting TE in the league could go to NE and flourish. But I also have no doubt that any QB in the league would likely have faltered behind the mess of an organization Chicago has been for what seems like forever.

Oh c'mon. You were right there. Let Cutler play! I think it's the obvious choice. If they run the same offense, with the same misdirection, and the same reads, and the same improved OL play, and the same improved running game, his trade value is increased. If he reverts to the Cutler you hate, and none of the above happens, then the team implodes and we likely get the #2 pick of the draft (Myles Garrett).

Props to the other Jason. Barth is terrible.

Honestly? I'm pretty happy about this game. When the Bears show so much promise, have so many highlights, and still lose, it's the best of both worlds for us. We know they're really not that good, and there is a serious lack of talent on the team. This team is nowhere near playoff quality. Winning 6-7 games does a disservice to the team's future and development. Showing a lot of hope and promise while losing is the best possible result, even if it's tough for us to watch losses.

I don't care if the Colts suck on defense. Howard is the real deal. Strong runner, great vision, good cut-back ability, forward lean, fast enough to get to the second level and exploit a hole for big gain, solid pass-catcher out of the backfield. I really like this kid.

New Kevin White photo: http://iwatchstuff.com/2010/09/03/unbreaka...-glass.jpg?vm=r

I disagree with the "through no fault of his own" comment. We don't know that. I've broken each ankle, and have had far too numerous ankle sprains - including the high variety - than I care to remember. The fact of the matter is, when you have a lower leg injury, you can do a lot to prevent future injuries. I learned that really late, but once I did, rehab was my best friend. I did tons and tons of little exercises that strengthen those peculiar muscles that help combat ankle sprains and such. To this day I randomly do calf raises and ankle turns whenever standing in line; it's Pavlovian at this point. I'm not saying he neglected to do things like that, but I'd guess he didn't do that stuff very much. Rehabbing to get back from injury is one thing, but rehabbing to do that AND prevent the future injury is a completely different thing.

LOL! I thought the same thing. How weak is this guy? BTW - Not that I could predict injury, but the "freak athlete" guys don't pan out nearly as often as the "really good athlete who does all the little football things right" guys. It's why I wanted Amari Cooper so much more than White. Cooper beat people with skill first, athleticism second. White was all about being faster, jumping higher, etc. And with back-to-back broken legs, he might not be able to rely on that any more.

What I noticed was the offense was what I, and many others here, have called for on too numerous occasions to count. Where in the hell were all the misdirection and rollout plays in the last X years? Why in the hell aren't they utilizing Cutler like that? How many effing times have we asked on this board, "Why aren't they moving the pocket?" Loved the results, but that was extra frustrating. That's the change I want to see with Cutler in there. Account for OL deficiencies by making the opposing D unbalanced. Mix things up.

Funny. I can only hope you learned from all the mistakes made by the Bears over the years.

Pass. He's kind of stupid and has a weak-ass arm.

Love some Ryan Switzer. He can return for one year, learn from Royal, and take the slot job the following year.

Who's left?! I suggest the Bears make inquiries into the following players: QB - Ronnie "Sunshine" Bass RB - Boobie Miles OC - Manumana WR - Jonathan Tweeter (might have to get a piss test first) DE - Steve Lattimer (ditto) DB - Petey Jones Anyone else?

I thought I read he was UFA. Probably wrong since I don't pay attention to contract stuff. With that said... FA: Riley Reiff or Matt Kalil. Pay accordingly after medical clearances. Draft 1) Myles Garrett - DE - TXA&M - Watched him vs Arkansas. WOW. 2) Chad Kelly - QB - OleMiss 3) Sidney Jones - DB - Wash 4) Evan Engram - TE - OleMiss 4) Budda Baker, S, Wash

Fair enough. Without going deep into things, agree to disagree. But I will say a few quick-hitters: -I don't want an OL drafted in the first round every year. I want the Bears to just keep addressing OL until they get it right for more than one year. And I also think a pro-bowl bookend at LT can't be picked up in FA until it's too late in that LT's career. -Comparing Cutler to the other QBs is unfair, because none of the situations are the same. Similar to that argument is why that article you posted is bogus. Way too much selective comparison without context. -Last but not least, I know you love you some Lovie. That's fine. I think he was an OK HC and a good DC. The thing is, however, he greatly benefited from inheriting one of the best group of players a defensive coach could ever get. He got maybe the most transformative MLB in the history of the NFL, an incredible thumper at FS who fit his system perfectly, a multi-time pro-bowl OLB, and a lockdown CB who could force fumbles like nobody else in NFL history. Then on top of that, he drafted the greatest return man in NFL history. I think without those players he would have been fired after just a few years, because, let's be honest, he didn't have a clue about offense, time management, or how to draft.