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Since we're using 'what ifs' I'll ask you this. What if we end up hiring a coach like Jim Harbaugh to take over as HC next year? And (assuming he can pick up where he left off in SF) he's able to properly use and develop an offense that caters to FIelds' skillset? We know he was able to get to a Super Bowl with a less than average QB like Kaepernick so surely he could do the same with a 'slouch' like Fields? Or what if, we trade Fields away. He goes to a team with a functional OC/HC in place and flourishes? And we draft any of the QBs that 'can't be missed' and they flop? Because either they are A) not able to adapt to the NFL or B ) the Bears keep Getsy (or someone like him) and we're right back to where we started but one year later? I get the impression you trust Getsy more than you do Fields. I only say that because you said he is 'hiding Fields' and you openly wonder why? I ask, is it Fields or Getsy that is the problem? So far the offensive brain trust that was Nathanial Hackett (Getsy was his right hand man in GB) hasn't done really well in either Denver (as HC) or more recently as the OC in NY. Last night there was a quick clip of Poles in the suite and they showed him where he was talking to someone to his right and motioning with his hand in a circular fashion as if to resemble a repetitive motion. Some on social media have speculated it was him asking something to the effect of 'the same thing'? This was right after the offense had done its gazillion-th screen pass to the outside. There are confirmed reports that came out this week that Poles essentially asked Flus why he wasn't using key players more during the Detroit game. This was in response to Flus telling the media that the newly acquired Sweat was on a rotation. We saw last night that Sweat played a lot more than he did the previous week. I'm curious now, especially with the bye coming up, will we see a more open offense allowing Fields to make or break it and play more to his style of football because Poles will ask Getsy and Flus about it. I suspect that Poles will want to see Fields in his full potential for the remainder of the season and not hemmed in by Getsy's "protection" calls.

Some nuggets from last night.

He (Fields) ain’t going anywhere.

Thank you. You ALWAYS play to win. No matter the circumstances

Kmet had been getting open in the middle on handful of the plays early on.

Between the penalties and the creative (NOT) play-calling by Getsy, these Bears are their own worst enemy. Three WR screens in a row … how imaginative.

Johnson has become a bit of a menace (for opposing teams) these last few games. Another near miss. If he could just secure some of those drops he’d be sitting pretty for a new deal. Time to hit the Jugs machine JJ. And keep doing what you’re doing.

Yeah for what it’s worth I think they should keep him only to avoid making another hole/need (similar to what someone else said). However both Stevenson and to some level Smith are both making cases he could become expendable.

Not usually heralding Johnson’s play but so far he’s playing really well.

This is going the way the Detroit game was. Another old school ‘black and blue’ Division game.

But we don't want him to be a rushing QB. ? So this isn't a real surprise...right?

I think using a spy on him will help...and I think Sanborn is just the man. Meh...I'd still think this would be more on the defense being able to hold up and do their part.

Watched a highlight reel of Bowers (hadn't really seen him play - hear a lot though) and man is he impressive. They had him line up in several positions, mostly in the slot but even as a RB once or twice and every time he gained yards. I especially like in one play where he fully sold the blocking he was doing prior to catching a screen pass for a huge gain. His skills look as though they'll translate to the NFL really well. I did read he's had some issues with his ankle and had what they referred to as "tightrope surgery" earlier this year. It is the same type procedure Tua had when he last played for Alabama and was able to make the National Championship game 4 weeks later. From the sound of it Georgia is hoping to have Bowers back for the SEC championship game this coming Saturday and only if he's 'feeling 100%'.

I watched portions of the GB/DET game and couldn't help but notice GB deployed almost exactly the same game plan as did Chicago, especially on the defensive side (a lot of pressure on Goff and the offense -resulting in three TOs). Problem is GB's defense was able to hold off Detroit. I'll be curious to see how Dobbs does after coming out of the gate hot for Minny before losing to Denver last week. Denver is the common denominator for both Fields and Dobbs this year with their current teams. Fields performance against them on October 1 resulted in him throwing 335 yards with 4TDs and one 1 INT (132.7 passer rating). Dobbs did 221 yards with 1 TD and 1 INT (80.3 passer rating) on the 19th of November. Tonight's game will come down to who puts more pressure on the opposing QB and how that QB and team adapt to it. As far as playing Detroit and GB again, I see that going 1-1. We'll be at home for Detroit and should do as good as they did before but manage to win this time. With GB I'm not 100% convinced the Bears will lose but I'm less inclined to think they'll win. Love is having a weird season and appears to be leveling out as of late.

Stevenson and Foreman out. ☹️? This post brought to you courtesy of Makers Mark. ?

Just wanna say this has been one of the best football weekends in recent history. Three NFL games on Thursday. The first ‘Black Friday’ NFL game, rivalry college football Saturday (Ohio State vs Michigan being the highlight), more NFL Sunday followed by the ‘Beloved’ on Monday night. This post brought to you by Maker’s Mark. ?

If you just wait a few more years you could draft Arch Manning. ?. And ‘yes’ I have been drinking. A little Maker’s Mark while I watch the Eagles/Bills game. ?

I’m obviously more in the ‘keep Fields camp’ and this still could work even if they decide to draft another QB next year. Justin still has one year (after this) on his rookie deal right? Seems to me he should be pressed to compete for the position next year. I wouldn’t necessarily want him to assume he’s got the job. That being said, the QB they draft should not be in the top half of the first round. If they’re able to trade down and get a later 1st or early second and get McCarthy, I’d be good with that.

Bears in pretty good shape with injury report. Would personally like to see Foreman play. And hope Feeney gets the call at Center. Meanwhile, Jefferson and Hockenstein were “limited” in the last injury report I saw for Minny. I think that’s actually an upgrade for Jefferson.

The Bears need to draft Harrison Jr…AT ALL COSTS. This was an incredible catch . While being tackled and with one hand. ??? https://x.com/cfbonfox/status/1728485313276780921?s=46&t=KrpJmhSTc4DI1sACtjisOQ

I’ll start it off. Happy Turkey day my fellow turkeys. Here’s to a brotherhood of Bears fans. May our team someday again rise above it all! Slainte!

I think there are more QB-desperate teams out there that may want to trade up, maybe even a future 1st round, to get their guy. Who knows, maybe Poles will call John Lynch to get some advice on how to fleece another GM of their first round pick to get a highly regarded QB from North Carolina?

It’s a fair question. The article below does specifically address some of those points. Some of the ‘cons’ listed are that he’s never held another position outside of ST. Another was that he wasn’t exciting enough and teams with the more exciting hire or next best thing. In one instance he lost out to Trestman. Some of the ‘pros’ listed are that he’s been in the NFL coaching for so long that he could surround himself with a very experienced staff from all walks of backgrounds. Another is that as the ST coach he’s worked with just about every position in the NFL, not just the offense or defensive side . Lastly the one that to me is the most intriguing. Although not many ST coaches end up as HCs, one in particular, John Harbaugh, has been since 2008. That seems by itself a good comparison. And like MadLith says, he’s familiar with the Bears organization. https://ontapsportsnet.com/bears/dave-toub-future-head-coach-nfl-bears-chiefs-special-teams-coordinator

Now this would be someone I'd like to see have a go at it. I had to see where he was these days and turns out he's been with KC since he left us in 2013. And what's more he's been holding the title of Asst. HC there since 2018. I'm a little leery of hiring another KC - Andy Reid tree guy but I know he's innovative and tends to lean aggressive. He's been around Reid since 2001 (when they both with Philly) so I would think he's more in tune with Reid's style of coaching than Nagy or even Bienemy might be.

The end of the first half and middle of the second was a Spags-a-thon. The KC defense was stuffing the Eagles at every turn. And the KC crowd came to help. I was surprised to hear (repeatedly) that KC has the most drops (passing) in the NFL. Last night it showed. Sheesh it was bad