Last night I dove deep into the Bears’ tape from Monday’s big win over Detroit — throughout the stream I talked through: What are the Bears doing to create so much defensive chaos? How much of their success is the players? How much is the coaching? Can it be both? How are the Bears’ attacking 3rd downs defensively? What has their shift in attitude done to their 3rd down … [Read more...] about Offense is a Roller Coaster and We’re Just Along For the Ride
Checking the Tape: Eberflus’ Defense Closes vs. Detroit
This Defense Is Starting To Feel It Matt Eberflus’ transformation into Cover 3 Mike Zimmer has been an awesome thing to watch, and Sunday’s Detroit game had plenty of examples of Eberflus’ handiwork. On this early 3rd & 10, Chicago sends a 6-man blitz paired with man coverage on the back end. Kyler Gordon recognizes Detroit’s pre-snap short motion, passes his assignment to … [Read more...] about Checking the Tape: Eberflus’ Defense Closes vs. Detroit
These Chicago Bears Might Just Be Dangerous
The Chicago Bears’ Playoff Hunt Is On? It’d have sounded unbelievable a month ago, but Matt Eberflus may have turned the 2023 Chicago Bears around. What was once a hapless team with a bottom-3 defense that couldn’t intentionally stop a 3rd & long has become a team that dominates the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, pressures passers into mistakes downfield, and … [Read more...] about These Chicago Bears Might Just Be Dangerous
Week 14: Lions at Bears Open Thread
Nov 19, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws a pass against the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports … [Read more...] about Week 14: Lions at Bears Open Thread
Fields and Flus: The Final Five? (‘Tis the Week 14 Game Preview with Movie Stuff Too!)
Why Do I Like the Chicago Bears This Week? I. Always. Like. THE. Chicago. Bears. Justin Fields. End of Story. The Carolina Panthers are going to earn one of the top two picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. And that means – if you believe what has been written about this coming draft class – the Chicago Bears will be able to select one of the two “elite quarterback prospects” at the … [Read more...] about Fields and Flus: The Final Five? (‘Tis the Week 14 Game Preview with Movie Stuff Too!)