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Have to think he’s gonna run at least one back before long. He’s got some straight line speed. Needs a little more peripheral vision to look like Hester.

Absolutely.

It’s like the second coming for Quinn. Most would’ve had him written off after last year including me. Dude is playing balls out. Making former 1st round pick Williams look like an UDFA. Maybe nothing but I really like Tabor’s intensity.

Not sure about dumping money on Montgomery mostly due to his running style and now having a leg injury on his resume. That smash mouth style of playing AND not wanting to give up on the play adds up to significant wear and tear and quickly…that is unless you’re Henry. On the other hand, Herbert shows what a running back can do when zone blocking is done correctly and you have an RB that has the quickness and vision. I suspect Nagy will be moving on so I really wouldn’t be able l say without knowing who the new coach will be. Are they zone run or more traditional? Do they do a lot of Play action or RPO? I think either (Montgomery or Herbert) would succeed but suspect Monty would run down quicker. For what it’s worth whomever is scouting RBs needs to stay on the team.

This seemed like as a good place as any to lament the extremely lucky (Packers) while unfortunate (Cardinals) win last night by the Cheeseheads. (What happened AJ Green?). While the meme circulates around showing Rodgers all jacked up after being hit, we’re reminded how comfortable Rodgers is in assuming refs will call every petty penalty in his favor.

Eegad…

And in otherwise disappointing news…

I recalled Kreutz being high on Mustipher last year and when looking around for any recent update on what Kreutz had to say, I found the below podcast from 'Windy City Gridiron' and whelp, Olin had plenty to say. He actually bristled at the suggestion Mustipher was the weak link or the problem with the o-line. Keep in mind Olin has been working with Mustipher since he was in college at Notre Dame and approaches the question almost like a proud parent. https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2021/10/27/22749494/olin-kreutz-chicago-bears-offense-still-lacking-explosive-plays-with-justin-fields-sam-mustipher A summary of some of the comments about Mustipher in particular: Kreutz says the offense has "problems top to bottom". They "went out last offseason to get explosive players" and are still not an explosive team but are a strong run team. Kreutz suggests that those who think Mustipher is the problem don't know the Bears offense. He openly admits "Sam needs to improve" but is an UDFA making the league minimum. Kreutz says something to think about is that Mustipher is playing Center and that Whitehair and Daniels are not and "Halas Hall knows why that is". Kreutz believes why the Bears rushing offense is 7th or 8th in the league (averaging 120 yards per game on the ground) is because of the things Mustipher is doing from the Center position. He thinks when a team cannot pass the ball like the Bears can't it has to do more with pass protection from the edges (Tackle or TE) more than the interior linemen. (Which to me makes sense). He noted that in the last game against the Bucs, Mustipher was able to make the recognition calls he needed while going against a player like Vita Vea and was still key to helping Herbert get 100 yards against TB (a first so far this season).

And just because I’ve suddenly become a big fan of Peters. He adds this encouraging bit of info. In a separate article he expands on it by saying Borom was talking to him about when he’d be back and that “Larry” (Borom) wanted to work with him to get fit and be ready.

Seems Peters is more in tune with what the fan base is concerned about and fueling the fire. Which normally I’d not be a fan of, but in this case it’s warranted. And he’s probably become a de-facto spokesperson for the rest of the team by showing how mismanaged they are right now. Like you said, he’s really got nothing to lose.

And this little nugget from Peters. Damn! That’s what my daughters would refer to as “spilling the tea”. Is Peters working to become the new team PR man?

I’m torn on this. Yes I agree it is important for someone like Fields to learn under fire but at what cost? At this point all teams need to do is focus on pressuring him and not give him any time to process anything. And what’s worse with him being sacked as much as he has been its only a matter of time before he gets injured. A few times now while scrambling he’s taken some awkward steps that at some point won’t end up well. This is not at all good for him. At this point I think having Dalton take over would be better for Fields’ development. He would need to understand that due to the current circumstances he’s be better off learning from watching and learning than by being under constant fire. I think he’s mature enough to understand that. I don’t think Nagy should be the one making that decision or call but rather whomever the interim HC is. Preferably Mike Pettine.

Saw this elsewhere. Apparently Jason Peters does better at updates than does Nagy. Also speculated that ‘Jenkins will be back in a few weeks.’

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There were at least two long throws that White had beat coverage on and Winston just overthrew him both times. Would’ve been at least one TD.

Watching tonight’s game with Jamal Adams playing Safety the way it supposed to be done. ☹️ …and there was a Kevin White sighting!

Indeed. What’s sad is he gets 100 yards on the ground (the first that’s happened this year to the Bucs) and not one TD. No way to motivate him or any of the other players, especially the linemen, to play hard.

You’re not alone. Lol.

Wow that Jaylon Johnson sure is impressive on coverage.

Any chance they could have Nagy and Romo switch jobs?

Simmons needs to sit.

I hate to say it but If the offense does nothing this series (after 2nd TB tD) probably time to bring in Dalton.

Another “ouch”. Can’t catch a break on the oline. Hambright does have experience as OLT for Oklahoma State and Colorado when in college.

Yeah my ‘bust’ and yeah he needs to stay out awhile.

With Belichick as the coach, not all that surprising. I hate to give Josh Daniels credit too but he does pretty good as an OC. Much better than Nagy. And NO WAY NO HOW would I ever want Daniels as HC in Chicago.