Grouchy Bear

Totally agree, may the football gods hear our prayers.

Unless something drastic happens, Yes definitely .

I know Cutler has been the hot topic and should be. With or without Jay, everybody needs to pick up their game. Here is a interesting article http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/be...ml#.VFeF3Wd0yM8

I have to watch the game again but the linebackers play today was by far the best this season. Agree? Play calling ( defense ) was far more agressive today. Granted thier qb was strickly a pocket passer . Maybe blitz a little more but kudos for the D.

According to the Chicago Tribune, Eben Britton was cut. Surprising that they would considering he played well last year.

Agree Paea is not a 1st stringer and I believe his contracts up after this year.

What I saw on defense is my biggest concern and that was confusion. The secondary even the LB's looked confused. Is this constant flip flopping with the safeties and LB's really doing any good ? By the third preseason game, shouldn't you know who your starters are ? " jack of all trades and master of none " is what I'm seeing here. Other teams will see this and use the no huddle and to compound this problem. I know they didn't scheme because they wanted to see "mano e mano " to evaluate each player. Well ... they got it and it didn't look so good. Starting with the 1st stringers: defensive DT's had couple of good plays but mostly were either man handled or couldn't get off their blocks to make tackles. On pass plays very little push. The DE's got pressure on pass plays but it would have been nice if they got some help from the inside. Containment can only happen if the front four work together. Bootlegs and screens killed us yesterday and last year big time and Green Bay and many teams on our schedule use this often. This must be rectified immediately!

Hey lem, you can now go to Mc Donalds and get that discount. lol

I know everybody is anxious for the first preseason game. Who would you start ? Normally 1st stringers play one or to series and back ups play the rest. But with two starters (OL) injured, possibly (B. Marsh ) three on offense would you play Jay and Forte ? On defense Allen missed all week, Jennings hurt , would you rest Tillman and Briggs ? I myself would play it cautious and not play these players especially the first game. I want to see more of the "right to start" battles on defense and of course the right to back up the offense.

When I was out there I thought it was just me being anal. Seeing him lackadaiscal getting back to huddle so Jay could call the next play. But I guess the hit on fuller was maybe was the last straw. To piss off Management and get suspended says alot. I really hope this is Bennetts wake up call. But this also a good chance for somebody to get some vauluable reps.

Hi guys and ladies, I went out to T.C. Monday and came away optimistic about our defense. The players who really stood out were Lamarr Houston, Hayden, Fuller, and on offense wr's Williams and Wilson. It's the second day of pads and still early in T.C. so take for what it's worth. Houston is the real deal inside or out, thank God for the red shirts Qb's wear. It seems he goes all out every snap with BAD intentions in mind. J. Allen is what we expected I'm glad he's on our team now. Hayden doesn't show any signs of last years injury and is playing well. Fuller is still learning technique and scheme but shows why we drafted at #14. Safeties and DTs are definitely a " work in progress " . Ratliff sat out monday On offense Williams and Wilson are flashing speed and some good pass catching abilities.

Ditto

You guys have all good points , We do have young and raw LB's that are athletically gifted. Hopefully with the new position coaches can give mental aspects and technics that they need.

Ditto PIX, how in the hell are you ? It's good to see one of the founding fathers is still posting.

I'm back and ready for this season to begin. Black hawks broke my heart and now it's time to move on to our beloved bears. P.S. nice avatar Stinger !