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Yep, 17 games is a long season. Dallas may be surging at just the right time. Of course they also have a tendency to fold in the playoffs.

2nd and 3rd string LBs. I saw J Johnson out on coverage and I think Gordon was out there too. So far defense holding its own . my personal conern is playing against a Vic Fangio D.

Just as a side note, it was brought to me attention that in a matter of four days the Cowboys beat both the teams who played in last year’s Super Bowl. And as a result KC is out of playoff contention. Yes that same Dallas team Chicago beat convincingly some weeks ago .

Jackson was the unsung hero during the last game with the most tackles (15). He led both teams in that category with Obengingimiba (sp?) as a close second at 14. With Sweats 2 sacks in the last game and ‘old-man’ Byard playing at an all-pro clip, having some help in the defensive backfield will be good. Im still a fan of Sewell and looking forward to see how Hyppolite figures into the equation when the time comes.

Turns out the “Chirper” isn’t such a bad guy after all. This and his infamous run-in with Jalen Ramsey this last weekend (on behalf of Caleb) has proven he may be someone the Bears need to keep around.

1-1 against teams with a winning record. Even if this one ends up knocking them back to 1-2 it’s not the end of the world. Being in Philly won’t be easy. As long as we see some sort of progress offensively amd don’t lose on a grand scale.

IMHO I think right now Detroit, LAR and maybe Philly are all better in the NFC. I’d even throw in SF because of Shannahan and that both Purdy and Kittle are back.

Yeah between that and the heavy focus on the run after the bye, I personally saw times where Johnson would make the adjustments necessary to score. The first couple of weeks of the season were rough . He tried to gameplan ( I think) more for the passing game. But for whatever reason Caleb wasn’t quite getting it or he (Johnson) was getting impatient. I think thar was partially why we didn’t see a lot of the optimal use of the 12 man scheme. Especially with the top two TEs and moreso this years’ #1 pick. If executed correctly the zone run offense will work every time. He had what he needed in Swift and Monangai and turns out good enough players on the oline to make it work. We saw a few times as the season progressed where the offense (specially Caleb) struggles in the RZ. Sure he looks great between the 20s but for whatever reason, with the need to think quicker he locked up a little. There was one game in particular (think maybe the Giants) where Ben called at least on trick play in the red zone that ended up with Caleb catching a TD from Moore that shook things up. This added another element that opposing defenses had to account for. Call it a little of the Campbell moxie if you will. Johnson comes by way of the Parcell’s coaching tree . Having started out with the 2012 Dolphins as an assistant. Since then he’s added some of Bill Walsh’s West Coast Offense and a hint of the spread offense. With the WCO you don’t have to have a superstar QB run it, just one that can play within the system. I think Ben will work to fix the inconsistencies and tics t and hopefully have a more finished product in the coming years.

Dallas had two golden opportunities late in the game with a defensive turnover followed up shortly with a special teams TO near 10 yard line. Both times Dallas was unable to convert. Think that says more about Dallas offense (not so good) as it does the Eagles’ D. Vic Fangio is still their D - coordinator so you know he’ll exploit whatever weakness there is on the Bears offense. I agree I don’t see a win but not a blow out by any means. 🤞

As much as I am not a fan of Allen’s, he’s done pretty good with what he’s got to work with. Rarely do you see teams play well when pretty much all your defensive back 7 are 2nd stringers or worse. Jackson came in and played a solid game as did Deshon Wright. He’s playing himself into a permanent spot if he keeps ups the pace. I dare say he might even find a way to supplant Stevenson ? Caleb looked a little sloppy throughout but had a pretty solid 3rd quarter - when they pretty much sealed up the game. He’s still having issues with consistency and playing outside the scripted plays. But yes, getting better(?).

Good question for sure. Seems to have aided them. And you’re right, this game is definitely winnable. Pretty much up to Johnson to call a clean game and minimize Caleb’s mistakes. Will he call more run and quick pass plays? That would be the smart move…IMHO.

Right on cue he chimes in. Damn tush push trickery.

Gotta leave at halftime so I’ll have to watch the replay later. My Steeler buddy will also keep my up to date I’m sure. He’s like CJ in that he “chirps” a lot. Hearing lots from him when Pitt does good, not so otherwise.

Nah. I think someone else mentioned the Bears will need to score at least 30 pts to win. Defense is struggling with all the losses. (And because Dennis Allen sucks - 🤭).

Nice offensive drive. Little sloppy at times but in the end, good RZ result. And used this year’s first round pick while doing it.

Pittsburgh is showing on offense how it’s done. Nice trick play call. The wife loves those.

Agree Caleb was still inbounds even though he let up.

Strength and conditioning coaching staff needs an overhaul.

Lol.

Think the refs helped there by prematurely stopping forward progression. As opposed to what may have happened earlier against Chicago.

Nashon Wright with a solid stop on a screen. And the extra news of losses of Hyppolite and Stevenson.

“Paper tigers” rearing their ugly head.

You could see it squirt out when he stopped forward progression. Then the defender had it laying on the ground.

I’ve noticed a trend of the offense begin to struggle after the “scripted plays” series. Seen this before.

I hope to heck this is not how we respond to strong teams. Now’s the time for Johnson to find that Dan Campbell moxie.