What is happening? Sam Darnold is MVP? Is this the real world? From Jersey I heard… J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS! Voices now quiet. Answer honestly. Trevor Lawrence or Flacco? I’ll take the latter. … [Read more...] about Around the League in Three Haikus
After Four Games, and Celebrating the High Holy Days, Four Questions.
(1) Can the Bears eliminate their drive-killing penalties? Case in point: Sunday against the Rams. The Bears had several drives derailed, and positive plays wiped off the books, by penalties from players who are meant to be the stars of this offense, namely Darnell Wright and Cole Kmet. You can forgive the backups coming in with limited practice time. You can’t forgive Kmet not … [Read more...] about After Four Games, and Celebrating the High Holy Days, Four Questions.
Bears Beat Rams: Quarter-By-Quarter Analysis
These notes/summaries were written during the actual quarters. Hindsight is not allowed. QUARTER ONE A bit surprised to see D’Andre Swift at the starting tailback position to start the game. Not because of his performance but because of the Roschon Johnson media buzz all week. 3rd and 4 on first offensive drive. Perfectly called out to Cole Kmet and Rome Odunze blows the … [Read more...] about Bears Beat Rams: Quarter-By-Quarter Analysis
Week Four: Rams at Bears Open Thread
Week 4 Game Preview: Stafford Returns to Chicago, Lumet Returns to the Stage
Why Do I Like the Chicago Bears This Week? I. Always. Like. THE. Chicago. Bears. Time to Get Things Sorted The Rams are 29th in passing yards allowed per game through three weeks. They have only four sacks, while allowing seven passing touchdowns. Opposing quarterbacks are tossing to a rate of 127.3, ranking them next to last in the league. Line ’em up, spread ’em out, chuck … [Read more...] about Week 4 Game Preview: Stafford Returns to Chicago, Lumet Returns to the Stage