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LOL excellent

I have TMobile, and I can sign on with safari on my iPhone when on cellular - I hope that helps?

amen. it's ridiculous. Absolutely. Caleb is not a finished product by any means. This week, the Vikings blitzed on 67% of the plays, and Caleb was under instant pressure. Benedet has not been great in pass protection. What Caleb can do is somehow magically get out of most sacks. This isnt because he has an ego and is playing USC "hero ball" - thats an old media narrative that should be dead by now for anyone watching the games. Escaping pressure is not big play hunting. Also, the Vikings blitzed and played man to man a lot. That means less or no help over the top. The DBs were playing tight and close, so that means the way you beat them is over the top with the long ball. One of Caleb's biggest weaknesses in my view is his inaccuracy on long balls. The Vikings were smart to play him that way. To dare him to beat them over the top. It plays to a weakness, and it forces the play to take longer, which, when coupled with extra pressure, makes things tough on Caleb. But we will improve his pass protection. We will find another player if necessary to play LT. Caleb's long term future is still bright. But his holding the ball longer and throwing long passes this week wasn't ego or hero ball. It was a consequence of the defensive game plan, and a lack of pass protection. His inaccuracy on those early long passes IS on Caleb. And that would have calmed down the blitz if he'd hit on one. There is blame to go around, but if you think Caleb was playing hero ball, and is likely to be replaced in the middle of next year, then you don't really know football at all.

Totally agree of course. Just watching him, he is getting better each week, and has all the traits of an all time great. Will he reach that height? I dunno, no one can tell, but to think we are going to abandon Caleb Williams based on what weve seen this season is possibly the dumbest thing Ive ever heard. The good news is, when he reaches the next level, which I absolutely think he will, the guy that said we'd get rid of him will probably be talking about how great he is. Instead of how good Justin Fields is (yes still!). There's more to say, but I promised I wouldnt, so I wont. But sheesh.

Well thats an old media narrative for sure. Just so Im clear, youre saying you think the Bears will abandon Caleb Williams in the middle of next season. Thats your take. Astonishing really.

Interesting point. And great analysis in the whole post.

when players are playing well, they do get extended in the season, we've done it before too but i forget the exact example. But it tells the team that good play gets rewarded, and it locks him up before free agency if hes amenable.

hahahaha Get an ad blocker for sure!

and i think had they fired Eberflus before last year, Johnson would have been our coach anyway. And we were fighting about it in here too! I cant think of any decisions that were ever clearer than Eberflus or Fields. Yikes!

ew

yes. CB injuries arent helping, but even bad CBs play better with a pass rush in front of them.

another big 4th quarter meltdown by the D. We need a pass rush.

we should extend him, this week would be a good time to do it - especially with Brisker on the chopping block, and the likelihood of a new player, possibly a rookie at the other safety spot next year. And extend CJGJ too while youre at it. He provides great depth at CB, and I wouldnt be at all shocked if he was our other safety next year.

can you imagine? so glad that didnt happen.

youre not wrong. we have serious holes in the roster, and key players, like Caleb, still have to continue to develop. I think this year if we get to 10 wins, that will be great. We can definitely build on this, but next year i expect us to be a contender for real.

hahahaha game ball awarded!

LETS GOOOOOOOO

Benedet. Again. Im trying not to call him out too much, but yeah.

There's that fantastic Bears special teams LOLOL

hes not a starter.

OK Caleb. We shouldnt have to ask you for this, but please put your cape on (again).

lets get a turnover.

UGH

yes please

next year - lots of free agency and draft attention to the defense. And probably LT too.