10 thoughts - Bears game

[Gandhi]

1 – Wonderful special teams-play. Easily the best one of the three units.

2 – It’s not about how you fall, but how you get back up. To rebound from being 2-4 after the destruction in Green Bay shows character, and that ultimately falls back on Gannon. I salute you, Sir.

3 – Max Melton is improving from game to game.

4 – Great game plan from Nick Rallis, but they still need to buy more before the deadline. I am fine with taking a shot at someone like Baron Browning - who could potentially fit well in the Haason Reddick-role that Gannon had so much success with in Philly – but I would still add one more. Could be either Ojulari, Clowney, or someone else. Or it could be a defensive lineman. Bottom line is that more quality at the line of scrimmage is needed.

5 – I have been following the NFL since 2007, and I don’t remember having ever seen it rain in the stadium. Anyone know better?

6 – Trystan Colon has been much better than feared, but don’t forget about Evan Brown at left guard. He is also playing very well.

7 – Talk about a defense that will bend but not break. I am not a fan, but it works.

8 – Marvin Harrison is not a non-factor as he once again was the most targeted receiver. The problem is that he is a negative factor.

9 – Did you see the air under Ryland’s 55-yarder? That would have been good from at least 65.

10 – I have been singing Dante Stills’ praise going back to last season, and I am not going to stop. Another great game.

 

[Cardsfaninlouky]

4. I highly doubt they go after Clowney.

6. Colon pulled many times Sunday & sealed his blocks, I like the way he looked.

8. They didn't even need MHJ the way they ran the ball, maybe his performance the week before caused the Bears to focus more on him & less on the run?

 

[Goodyear Card]

Key missed stat. 2 penalties for 15 yards.

 

[slanidrac16]

Not much to add. Right on. Good job!

 

[Hoodhero]

10. Dante Stills has 3.5 sacks and 1 FF. Zach Allen has 4 sacks. I know the pressures might be way more for Allen but that's pretty good for guy who only got start cause of injuries.

 

[Gandhi]

4. I highly doubt they go after Clowney.

I doubt that too. I just think it would be the right thing to do. Or someone like Harold Landry, Azeez Ojulari, or another more established guy than Browning.

8. They didn't even need MHJ the way they ran the ball, maybe his performance the week before caused the Bears to focus more on him & less on the run?

That is a good point, CFL. However, I also think it played a role that he fumbled on his first catch, and he have had several drops already during the season. I just don’t think that Murray has a ton of confidence in Harrison, and that he still prefers to go to targets that he trusts more. In fact, Harrison has been wide open several times in other games without Murray throwing to him, and even though some of them probably is because Murray simply didn’t see him, there were others where I think he would have looked specifically that way if he had enough trust in Harrison.

 

[Cardsfaninlouky]

I doubt that too. I just think it would be the right thing to do. Or someone like Harold Landry, Azeez Ojulari, or another more established guy than Browning.


That is a good point, CFL. However, I also think it played a role that he fumbled on his first catch, and he have had several drops already during the season. I just don’t think that Murray has a ton of confidence in Harrison, and that he still prefers to go to targets that he trusts more. In fact, Harrison has been wide open several times in other games without Murray throwing to him, and even though some of them probably is because Murray simply didn’t see him, there were others where I think he would have looked specifically that way if he had enough trust in Harrison.

I think he trusts MHJ, he knows how talented he is, Murray was once a rookie with high expectations so he gets it. Moving forward we're gonna see Murray throwing his way quite often.

 

[Totally_Red]

10. Several of us loved the Stills pick and we ve been more than vindicated. Good lunch pail guy who brings it every week.

 

[Stout]

10. Several of us loved the Stills pick and we ve been more than vindicated. Good lunch pail guy who brings it every week.

I even called him as my defensive player of the year for us, along with JC on offense. I don't feel too bad about those picks atm.

 

[Gandhi]

Moving forward we're gonna see Murray throwing his way quite often.

He already is. McBride is the most targeted on the team with 60, but Harrison is only five behind at 55. That is the 30th most targeted receiver in the NFL. I just think that Murray often looks other ways in the most critical moments, and I actually doesn’t blame him. I think that Harrison has been a disappointment so far.

 

[Gandhi]

10. Several of us loved the Stills pick and we ve been more than vindicated. Good lunch pail guy who brings it every week.

Yes, TR, it has truly turned out to be a great pick. Isn’t he their best defensive lineman now? I think so, and I also think that he is one of the biggest building blocks for the future.

 

[CardNots]

I doubt that too. I just think it would be the right thing to do. Or someone like Harold Landry, Azeez Ojulari, or another more established guy than Browning.


That is a good point, CFL. However, I also think it played a role that he fumbled on his first catch, and he have had several drops already during the season. I just don’t think that Murray has a ton of confidence in Harrison, and that he still prefers to go to targets that he trusts more. In fact, Harrison has been wide open several times in other games without Murray throwing to him, and even though some of them probably is because Murray simply didn’t see him, there were others where I think he would have looked specifically that way if he had enough trust in Harrison.

I certainly do not have confidence in the least bit to the point I’m surprised when he actually has a successful play.

 

[CardNots]

1 – Wonderful special teams-play. Easily the best one of the three units.

Under appreciated aspect of the team

3 – Max Melton is improving from game to game.

The kid is a dog, i understand why he was targeted in the draft

9 – Did you see the air under Ryland’s 55-yarder? That would have been good from at least 65.

A thing of beauty. I was very happy for him.

10 – I have been singing Dante Stills’ praise going back to last season, and I am not going to stop. Another great game.

He earned his right to play prime time.

 

[Cardsfaninlouky]

He already is. McBride is the most targeted on the team with 60, but Harrison is only five behind at 55. That is the 30th most targeted receiver in the NFL. I just think that Murray often looks other ways in the most critical moments, and I actually doesn’t blame him. I think that Harrison has been a disappointment so far.

I think eventually he'll be fine, the kid has too much talent.

 

[Gandhi]

I certainly do not have confidence in the least bit to the point I’m surprised when he actually has a successful play.

Yes, and it is almost more of relief than excitement.