Mongo3451

I don't think 65 could have a worse game with two broken legs. Nate Davis was terrible as well. Caleb kept grinding and I like some of the things I saw. Poles has allowed this team to be vulnerable and it was my fear coming into the season. I'd definitely would trade Keenan Allen for one of the two centers that were the big free agents.

You and I have been on that platform from day one. If you remember my old tag line, "it all starts up front". Yours was something like "a good OL makes average players better, good players great and great players elite". 🍻🍻

I still believe we are on the rise, but Poles is on my shit list for the moment.

I'm your guy. It's well documented. Welcome, BTW!

Same ol same OL. Pun intended. Can't have pressure up the middle. Inexcusable and unacceptable...

I'm hoping Jim Cornelison sings the anthem...💥💥

I think Poles is on schedule.

Totally agree.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5744706/2024/09/05/bears-2024-roster-scouting-report?source=user-shared-article

I read an article in The Atlantic a few minutes ago that refocused my eyes. It was a comprehensive write up of our entire roster, with player evaluations, opponents and record projections from execs and scouts throughout the league. The results are mixed, but the consensus has us going 8-9 and finishing third in the division. They argued the why of it and delivered. They also say we are definitely on the rise. It was a great piece. If anyone can attach it, that would be great. Buckle up boys!

Hard Knocks showed me so much about Flus and Poles. They are in it to lead by example, better than any coaches I've ever seen us have. They treat the players like family, but give tough love and hard coaching when needed. Flus is out there working as hard as any player, all while keeping an incredible demeanor. He his message doesn't get lost in the delivery and Poles makes sure to only bring in those that will receive it correctly. Something I quietly caught was Poles saying that all the cuts wanted to be on the practice squad. Hear's a place players want to be. If Caleb is the real deal, players will come out of the woodwork to come for a chance at a ring. I loved the humanity and sincerity they both displayed.

Great analogy. They were on the rise and didn't have the confidence. If Caleb inspires confidence, the defense would definitely feed off of that. Take the Chiefs as an example. They can make mistakes on both sides of the ball and always play instinctually because Mahommes/Kelce/Reed gives them the confidence. That's the reason I believe we are a year from the window.

I also believe the D will be around the ten mark. Our back seven may be league best, while the front is probably between 15 and 20. That's not bad considering that they are really good against the run and the back seven is elite in pass defense. If we're looking for a top ten defense, we're going to need double digit sacks out of at least one, while getting between five and ten with a couple more. I can see Sweat getting 12-15. Dexter and Walker can surprise us and get 5-8. The wildcard is Booker. If he can also get 5-8 sacks, we are business in the top five. Let the stars align...🍻

I blame Charles Martin for 86. After that, Mikey decided to not pay anyone. Ditka wasn't good enough to overcome it.

I get it...🍻

Spy games...

Could happen, especially with our DB depth.

A few more glitches. Sometimes it lets me log in, sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes it logs me out automatically and sometimes not. Also see pic. It only gives that sliver of login icon.

Not surprised. Dude was a turnstyle.

I like it. It seems like Flus has a great locker room right now. Pete Carroll did not. It doesn't hurt that Waldren got to see him the last three years. A change may help this young beast.

I think I've narrowed it down to Wi-Fi. Went to the grocery store. Once I got home, I tried to login. Didn't work. Turned Wi-Fi off on my phone. Got in. Please advise when able.

You beat me to it! They just needed the wins from somewhere...

I hope not, as I believe he is our best pure runner. Swift also has injury and toughness issues that got him booted from Detroit.

OL is still issue one. Nate Davis is a liability and depth is not good behind him. We must keep in mind that most teams do nothing exotic defensively in the pre-season. However, we have. It may be to build hype or may be the Hard Knocks effect. Hopefully, Davis and our two key back ups are fully healthy and ready for game one.

I don't know what that is. I have T mobile Internet and it distributes through the house with a Deco mesh unit.