adam Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Defense looks bad, offense ok. The best news from today is Jacksonville is winning by 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daventry Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Barkley has had some good plays...and some bad ones too. I hope he is not going to go Cutler on us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted December 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Barkley has had some good plays...and some bad ones too. I hope he is not going to go Cutler on us. His interception into triple coverage leaves a lot to be desired. Very Cutler-esque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 His interception into triple coverage leaves a lot to be desired. Very Cutler-esque. So was the last one. Inside slant open by a mile, guns it to the outside slant being blanketed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted December 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Draft Update: 1. Browns 0-14 (.564) - winning by 3 but with their luck they will lose 2. 49ers 1-13 (.513) - a winnable game against LA, but we can't pass them, so who cares 3. Jaguars 2-12 (.546) - win baby win, up 15 against Titans 4. Bears 3-11 (.520) 5. Jets 4-10 (.492) - getting demolished, Marshall has rubbed off on the Jets 6. Titans via trade with Rams 4-10 (.538) - Rams against SF, a Rams win helps us more Based on SoS, it looks like we can do no worse than 5th and no better than 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted December 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Just get Howard his 100+ yards and give him a shot at Bears rookie record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 This game has me convinced of one thing: the Bears need to fix the pass defense. Badly. That's accomplished one of two ways: 1. Rush the QB so well he can't plant his feet. 2. Cover the WR with a lockdown corner. If Myles Garrett or Jonathan Allen aren't available, the pick has to be whoever they think is the best CB. Most think it's Marlon Humphrey. That's my short list, in that order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted December 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 This game has me convinced of one thing: the Bears need to fix the pass defense. Badly. That's accomplished one of two ways: 1. Rush the QB so well he can't plant his feet. 2. Cover the WR with a lockdown corner. If Myles Garrett or Jonathan Allen aren't available, the pick has to be whoever they think is the best CB. Most think it's Marlon Humphrey. That's my short list, in that order. Is it the scheme? Is the 3-4 going to work with our personnel? I think we need a lockdown CB regardless. Jackson has been wide open most of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Quick update: Barkley is not the answer. He has regressed to the mean. Rd2-QB that falls. If necessary, use on of the 4th rounders to trade up for whichever QB falls, especially if it's Deshaun Watson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daventry Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Another stupid interception.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted December 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Barkley with his 4th INT, regardless of receivers and protection, he generally looks terrible. Way more bad than good. Some ugly throws, it doesn't look like he has the arm strength to make certain throws. I am now thinking Hoyer or Shaw and saying no to Barkley. I've seen enough, Redskins are not that good. He now has 11 INTs, every 17 attempts or so. Not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daventry Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Barkley with his 4th INT, regardless of receivers and protection, he generally looks terrible. Way more bad than good. Some ugly throws, it doesn't look like he has the arm strength to make certain throws. I am now thinking Hoyer or Shaw and saying no to Barkley. I've seen enough, Redskins are not that good. He sure is not helping his case today....cannot afford 4 interceptions every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Grizzly Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Is it the scheme? Is the 3-4 going to work with our personnel? I think we need a lockdown CB regardless. Jackson has been wide open most of the game. Most of the big catch plays have been whenever Porters been covering. He needs to sit and given his age possibly let go next year. I swear Cutler is dressing up like Barkley. He's really been looking less than stellar these last few weeks. And no it's not because defenses are 'figuring him out'. He's simply stinking it up. I really want to see Barkley succeed. He has the potential to make smart choices and looks great in the pocket - most of the time. *edit: one observation I do see is that Barkley plays much better under time pressure. Like in two minute offense situations. Is there a way they could develop their offense on that? Similar to what Peyton did? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted December 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Most of the big catch plays have been whenever Porters been covering. He needs to sit and given his age possibly let go next year. I swear Cutler is dressing up like Barkley. He's really been looking less than stellar these last few weeks. And no it's not because defenses are 'figuring him out'. He's simply stinking it up. I really want to see Barkley succeed. He has the potential to make smart choices and looks great in the pocket - most of the time. *edit: one observation I do see is that Barkley plays much better under time pressure. Like in two minute offense situations. Is there a way they could develop their offense on that? Similar to what Peyton did? He still has to make the throws when they count. He has thrown some bad balls and had some terrible reads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted December 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 5th INT...... Seriously, this is sickening now. Just put someone else back there and hand off to RBs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo3451 Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Most of the big catch plays have been whenever Porters been covering. He needs to sit and given his age possibly let go next year. I swear Cutler is dressing up like Barkley. He's really been looking less than stellar these last few weeks. And no it's not because defenses are 'figuring him out'. He's simply stinking it up. I really want to see Barkley succeed. He has the potential to make smart choices and looks great in the pocket - most of the time. *edit: one observation I do see is that Barkley plays much better under time pressure. Like in two minute offense situations. Is there a way they could develop their offense on that? Similar to what Peyton did? Barkley is not an NFL caliber starter. I'll take Hoyer over him. Too many limitations for Barkley. And a 5th pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Quick update: The best path forward for the Bears is to pick Garrett, Allen, Humphrey in that order in the first. Then watch the QBs closely and definitely trade back into the mid/late first for a QB (extra 4th and future considerations), who will start day 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Grizzly Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Barkley is not an NFL caliber starter. I'll take Hoyer over him. Too many limitations for Barkley. And a 5th pick. Nah. I think the answer is going to either be a starting capable rookie QB (Wentz or Prescott like) or Connor Shaw. If Barkley has more time to gel with the offense in the offseason and competes well enough in camp, he should also be considered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted December 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Jacksonville just pulled away, we now pick 3rd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Grizzly Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 One concern I have with Howard is his body frame. He's similar to Eddie Lacey in frame style and would hope he doesn't turn into a loaf like Lacey has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killakrzydav Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Let's go SF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo3451 Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 One concern I have with Howard is his body frame. He's similar to Eddie Lacey in frame style and would hope he doesn't turn into a loaf like Lacey has. I think Howard will be ok. He just has an odd build, whereas Lacy is a lazy over eater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASHKUM BEAR Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Jacksonville just pulled away, we now pick 3rd! Miami beating Buffalo helps that second 4th round pick some also. Definitely need to get a QB after watching Barkley today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawhizz Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 One concern I have with Howard is his body frame. He's similar to Eddie Lacey in frame style and would hope he doesn't turn into a loaf like Lacey has. I got an A-train vibe from him when we drafted him and still get that vibe. Hopefully he is able to sustain production for longer that A-Train did, but these guys who aren't that fast and don't catch well are rarely long term solutions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chitownhustla Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 One concern I have with Howard is his body frame. He's similar to Eddie Lacey in frame style and would hope he doesn't turn into a loaf like Lacey has. Howard's frame and build are no where near Lacey. Two completely different body types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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