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Roschon brings a lot more power to the contact point than Forte ever did. DBs are not going to want to tackle him for an entire game. The running style is similar to Forte.

I agree. He was bad in the Panthers game I watched last year and he's the same inconsistent QB in Chicago. Walker has the strongest arm among the backups but when he throws it's always a surprise to see where the ball ends up. We gave him $1mil guaranteed and would carry $2mil in dead cap this year. That's be worth it because it frees up $2mil next year and I won't have to watch him in a Bears uniform. Among the backups Bagent has looked the best so I think game 3 is the deciding factor. Bagent at least looks the part when he's in the pocket, with the exception of when he ran straight forward into a sack. He has better size than Peterman and similar athleticism plus he sees the field well (at least in this game but having 2 days of practice against the Colts helps). He might have a little bit better arm than Peterman. There's no reason the Bears couldn't keep read-option plays in the plan with Bagent but the deep routes won't happen People are fast with these cutouts.

As weak armed QBs go he looked really good. We will get exactly what the Colts got with Minshew. There are too many passes out to the sidelines that just hang in the air and starting CBs are going to jump those routes.

Noodle arm QB.

I saw that. It’s very interesting because it seems to be based on comfort with how well Fields is playing. I think there are other factors such as Kramer being the likely starter at center. From Flus’ perspective he’s seen enough of what Fields can do against the Colts defense that nothing more will be learned. At least not enough as compared to the downside risk of injury if a protection call is messed up.

Went for the INT and collided with Pittman. He was all shook up but no obvious injury.

Quietly Roschon got snaps with the 1st team yesterday.

This is a really good breakdown of the two rookie DTs. Dexter gets added to the very small list of men I've seen lift a 300lb offensive lineman up in the air with just one arm. There are a lot of positives about Dexter in this game for run defense. He's got a lot of room to grow as a pass rusher but he'll learn. Pickens had a few good plays too and he can play strong too. Football Scout squeezed in a couple clips of Travis Bell and you can see just how quick he is.

Searching for Mongo in the crowd...

There just might not be a better way to teach a big strong man like Dexter how to get lower and maintain leverage.

I know next to nothing about the Colts and their roster. I was scanning their depth chart and we'll get to see a few good matchups. With 2 days of practice plus a game the players will all know each other well. We have a sense of our roster now, how do they matchup? At the top of the list everyone has been talking about Buckner against our OGs and Pittman Jr. against the CBs. They have a few players I had interest in during recent drafts who I'm curious about: LT Bernard Raimann, WR Alec Pierce, WR Josh Downs. Any other good or interesting matchups?

The metaphor is good even if the material science isn't. Although there is a cautionary aspect to it as well because soft iron is only going to yield soft iron. Hanging out with lazy people produces more lazy people. It's important to find the right person or people to work with, or role model. Offense practicing against a poor defense is not going to improve.

The Trubisky comp for yards is valid as a floor especially with a 17 game schedule. The number one thing all of the best offenses have is big plays. Without the talent for that you are left dinking and dunking your way down the field. Even Mahomes in his breakout 2nd season would have a big game but there'd be 3 or 4 WR screens or short crossing routes that would go for 30/40/50 yards. So he threw for 400yds but almost half were on 4 simple plays w/ a ton of YAC. Those type of plays also tend to put a defense on its heels and play safer which can open up more easy underneath. We have the players to get those big plays.

I don't know even know where this came from since everyone on the planet uses a grind stone to sharpen iron (or steel) because the sharpening material must be harder. But this is football not engineering so whatever gets them out of stupid questions from journalists is fine by me.

That's a pretty good first effort by Carter. Like they always say it's best when nobody notices them and he was quiet.

With Breece Hall recovering from a knee injury I understand why the Jets signed Cook. He can carry the load early while Hall ramps up. Elliot...you don't need to pay that much for the second part of a two back system. At least Cook still played well last year. Elliot is a shell of what he used to be.

It doesn't appear we pay $2.7mil... "The Bears are now responsible for Walker’s contract year, though that checks in at just $895K." https://www.profootballrumors.com/chicago-bears-news-rumors

This headline was not on my bingo card. In fact I don't know if the Bears Oline has ever had such a good start in the first preseason game. https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2023/08/14/bears-offensive-line-impressive-preseason-performance-against-titans-pff-grade/

Listening to Flus today it appears Roschon has moved up to #2 on the depth chart. I don’t think that’s firm yet but it sounded as if he’s going to get a good shot at keeping it this week.

Unfortunately his competition has similar issues with fumbles and drops: Pettis and Scott.

Robinson is the third best DE. He’s not going anywhere especially when you consider he’s still ascending. Green seems like a guy nobody would miss because I can’t think of anyone mentioning his name all through camp nor in the last game. He may offer more versatility inside like Walker does. That could mean keeping 4 DTs and 5 DEs. Especially if they feel ok with Travis Bell on the practice squad.

Belichick is way off his game.

https://www.profootballrumors.com/2023/08/ravens-sign-db-deandre-houston-carson

I agree. It’s a very long off-season. Anyone who has played any sport knows things don’t feel right after a 6 month break.

The coaches have to be pleased with how well Carter played at RG. He played well enough that he will likely be the backup going forward and not Patrick. That relegates Patrick to backup OC but then how did Kramer perform? Leatherwood reportedly did well at LG. I'm not sure about Kramer's performance. I realize the value in having a backup OC who can also slide out to OG but since he's joined the Bears Patrick has mostly been injured. Nor has he played well. I think he might be on the bubble now. If we're keeping 8 OL then they'd have to see if Carter can handle LG.... something to watch for in upcoming practices.