After a brilliant drive to start the 2nd half, the Bears offense has reverted to vanilla lackluster play calling. Need 5 yards, throws a 3 yard out pattern..
I really think Forte is incapable of running between the tackles without a gaping hole to run through. He's just so damn slow to get as many yards as he can. They need somebody like Chris Ivory that can run through people like a battering ram who also has some speed to him, unlike Michael Bush.
And all that for nothing. Terrible offensive drive and a penalty on special teams after another terrible punt by a guy who's suppose to have a strong leg.
You've got to know better than to touch the ball when you're out of bounds. Should have been a turnover.
But Fuller with his second punch out tonight! He's learning well.
Surprised there wasn't a flag on that TD.. like there is on every other TD..
Great way to come out of the half! That end around to Alshon was the exact right play needed to get the Jets on their heels a bit. Need to see more of it.
Yep. The Jets D is allowing those throws underneath. I don't think Forte plays with much decisiveness. These quick,physical defensive lines are a bad matchup for him. Every time he and Bennett touch the ball, I think they're going to fumble.
The Bears are going to have to get creative running the ball. I don't trust Cutler throwing the ball 40 times in this game. Need more end arounds, read options, sprint draw plays to keep the Jets on their heels.
If I were a Jets fan, I would be furious with this game. They should be blowing the Bears out. Pick 6, fumbled punt return gift wrapping field position, + a bad PI call, and a fumble that should have went for a TD.
This is why you can't blow opportunities. Bears could have blew the game open early, but failed to convert on a number of opportunities in the red zone. This is what happens.
Need a drive ending in points to close out the half here.
Why are the Bears so bad at running the ball? Is it the blocking? Forte? I don't get it. IMO, Forte is not the kind of back that plays well against physical defensive fronts. He has no burst like most of the great RB's in this game. He's a smaller Arian Foster. Not good in tight spaces.
The next player to return a kick out of the endzone should be cut. Seriously. I'd much rather just start at the 20 on every drive. I can't believe how bad the special teams are, but it's embarrassing.