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At least the disparity is closing. Like you said, the defense wasn’t getting it done the first couple weeks but as of late, have done better. Meanwhile the offense has done better and enough to keep us in games. But with losses like with Denver and Minny it didn’t quite equal out.

And just like that it’s a three way race for the basement of the NFC North. Right now the Bears have the edge (2-5) but GB (2-4) just had their bye and Minny (2-4) play tomorrow night against SF. Something else of interest is Chicago has so far scored the second most points (158) in the division behind Detroit (174). Whereas they’ve had the most points scored against them (188) and Detroit is second with 151. Couple other nuggets. Their PF of 158 is 3rd most overall in the NFC and 10th overall in the NFL right now. And their PA of 188 is second most in the NFC and 5th most overall right now (I say all this just before the start of the Miami/Philly game). Is it a defensive or offensive struggle?

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Maybe. Week 4: Fields 28/35 335 yards 4 TDs 1 INT - 21 point lead before defense (in my opinion) sh*t the bed Week 5: Fields 15/29 282 yards 4 TDs 0 INT (win over Washington) Week 6: Bears were second best rushing team in the league with 162 yards (with 2nd and 3rd string RBs). Fields is lost and Bagent scores one rush TD to bring the final score to 19-13. Week 7: Bears win scoring two rushing TDs by Foreman (first time since Walter Payton has a player done it twice in one game) one other by passing (screen) and another by INT Maybe the tide is turning in the coaching and scheme calling or its just the difference between Bagent and Fields playing **shrug** Is there any way to a get a QB that does both what Bagent does well and Fields does well?

Not as bad as those who supported Mitchell. Former players and fans are still divided at about 50/50 or better on Fields. Unlike Trubiksy, the story’s not done for Justin in Chicago…yet.

The one takeaway I thought interesting was how the Bears were ranked 2nd in rushing (if I’m remembering the graphic earlier) the last two games. And that’s with the first 2-3 RBs on the bench and a guy who was on the Dolphins practice squad two weeks ago helping out in the running game. Why weren’t the Bears doing this more earlier in the season?

Same for when Trubisky came out. Nothing new. ??‍♂️

I was thinking the same thing (not wanting him to throw an INT) but probably (and more concerning) is that they were projecting Bagent can’t throw the long ball.

I’d have to do more reading and video watching but he’s still got the Trubiksy vibe. At least he has one more starting season than did Mitch before coming out for the draft.

At best he’s being a great game manager (9/16 for 62 yards so far). Nothing wrong with that but yes the offense does appear to be running efficiently in the short gain game.

Who knew we already had a “generational QB” on our team? ?

Playing my ‘devils advocate’ card (again) but are we seriously considering a guy who struggles against ranked teams and another guy from North Carolina as “generational”? Haven’t we learned our lesson by drafting a Tar Heel QB in the first round?

And the “ownership” by the Utes continue after last night. By my count the two losses USC have this year are to ranked teams.

In hindsight, it looks like Flus was wise in playing the 2nd and 3rd stringers more during the preseason (and less the starters). Who else knew we’d be using them as much during this part of the season?

I think some credit is due, if only a little, for Eberflus to field any semblance of a defense and for them to play as well as they have as of late. Not only with a majority of his starters missing significant time but also losing his DC early in the season. It doesn’t necessarily translate to a great HC but does say something about coaching up his depth players on that side of the ball.

What’s also good to know is that the day of the injury he allegedly reset the dislocation (OUCH!!!) and wanted to get back into the game. Sometimes players hold back when they’re injured so as to avoid getting hurt again. Take Rex ‘glassman’ Grossman for example. The oft injured QB who was known to flinch and sometimes have his eyes closed a lot of times as he was passing the ball. Fields doesn’t have the issue of injuries haunting him and manages to knuckle down in these type situations.

My guess is the School of Mines has a better defense than does LV? I know they have a better coach.

Nothing says we couldn’t have both Fields and Bagent next year? Maybe a little Brees/Hill type combination? That is provided Bagent proves he’s able to play at the NFL? ?

Not unless you’re Patrick Mahomes. And I think the poster explained the “bad reads” as a lowest possible issue if he has a hard time with it in the NFL (which right now is an unknown). It’s apparent he’s vulnerable to them after last week. ??‍♂️ Lastly, don’t suppose you saw this rumor regarding his (Williams’) want as part owner for whatever team he’s drafted to? Thought it odd.

Ha! Sometimes I’m Sheldon-esque. Bazinga!

Yup. It’s hard if not impossible for any QB to thrive with that, let alone generational talent. Just ask Andrew Luck.

Saw the below post on Twitter and it sorta encapsulates what I think about the Justin vs Caleb debate. I recently saw a highlight film of Williams and it reminds me a lot of Justin’s highlight reels at Ohio State. In fact most of the pass plays were of him being “delayed” in his reads and having to scramble to get the play off. And in the back of my mind I can’t help repeat the question, ‘who was/are their competition at the collegiate level?’ We saw how Williams did recently against a team that was ranked. How sure are we that Williams’ “generational” talent will translate to the NFL?

You aren’t serious are you?

Word. I was watching a video analysis of last Sunday (I'll try and find them and share), one of Fields and one of Bagent, and in both of them you can clearly see how bad the oline was, esp along the left side. There were two times within close proximity (can't remember if it was when Fields was on the field or Bagent) that Borom was sitting on the ground. And another where Jenkins completely whiffed. Yes there were highlights of Justin missing some reads but there were just as much (if not more) illustrations of bad oline play. I'd say D- on oline play and F on play-calling...but that's just me.

Especially curious given the same management (and theoretically talent evaluators) were the ones that picked Trey Lance and Brock Purdy within a year from each other. Similar to when Washington drafted RGIII and Kirk Cousins the same year. Again illustrates just how much the "experts" really don't know.