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Everyone complained a lot last year when we were 5-12. I see a lot of complaining at 9-4 . As much as there's 's many areas that can stand improving but let's keep it in perspective. I would have preferred we went undefeated untill the playoffs but realism sneaks in. I think we win the next two games that should get us in the playoffs . Probably not on the road in SF but Detroit is still doable. Is 11-6 or 12-5 good enough to make people happy?

I asked the same question awhile back as far as how long will BJ stick with Caleb and said the middle of next year if he doesn't get better but know he's got until the end of next year.

I had to watch the game at430 am because of my timezones so just now getting to comments. First, the second half we played well enough to have the last play determine our fate. Caleb is still not where he needs to be, but helped us back in the game in the second half. GB is a tough place to play and showed everyone, including me, one of the better teams in the NFC. They play Denver next week so we can see how they measure up to the whole league. Anyone that has injuries or had them just aren't up to speed yet. JJ and Edwards will play better, Gordon just isn't healthy enough yet to be able to help. Gardener -Johnson had a bad day.

And Kmet , DJ, Zacch, and the RBs.

I agree Eagles was totally, I'm referring to our remaining games with that statement. Eagles had a better DC, talented DL, and playing at home after a loss. It doesn't get any harder than that.

I've been watching a lot of Packers podcasts. OMG they are not getting it. One guy makes out they have more talented WRs with Rome being out. Golden hasn't did anything this year. They think Jayden Reid will be back which doesn't look likely. With Wyatt out ( good player) , they are claiming a waiver wire addition with have no problem with Dalman and Jackson. What drugs do they grow in Wisconsin that I'm unaware of? They're predicting high scoring games in the cold. It's going to be a similar game like the Eagles game. BJ is 5-1 against the Packers while OC in Detroit. I think he out coaches LeFuer as usual. Eagles were the least TO team in football until we got 2 TOs, now if falls on the Packers with that honor. The Packers have 2 inexperienced OL at C and RG and I see Jarrett and DAs stunts creating havoc with pressures.

Lions are capable of scoring a lot of points and that will keep them in every game. Dallas was a hot team and was beaten by Detroit. I wanted Detroit to lose but Dallas may have been a harder team to beat if we make the playoffs. I'm going to project a little here but what if we man handle GB the same we did Philly? This is our biggest test on the road. We could lose out ( doubtful) or win out ( possibly). For that to happen Caleb needs to improve some, defense get back to full strength, Edmunds back and our running game stays dominant. As other teams have more injuries, we are getting healthier. Rome is a short term injury so not worried about him . This could be a magically season if we finish 1 st in the NFC and at least make it to the SB. Not likely to happen but I'm a homey drinking dreamer.

We're getting healthier. 2 LBers will be back.

I think this could not have a big effect on the game. Rome is only catching 50% of his targets. I think Caleb looks for him sometimes when other people are open. Mentally I think it allows Caleb to focus on the progression. We have 3 Wrs capable of big plays plus, 2 TEs and 2 RBs give us plenty of targets. We also may see J Walker that was impressive in the preseason.

Here is the most entertaining preview of the game you will see. I'm watching Gurden but kept thinking that's Mongo previewing the game.

After a dominant game, all the OL deserve recognition. I was impressed with Dalman handling Jordan Davis on several occasions by himself. I've been watching some Packer fan content and they don't think the bears can handle their DLine. Eagles clearly have a better DL than the Packers do. BJ will scheme a successful attack against a good Packers D. Here's a nice shorter than predicted we would be 8-4 at this time before the Philly game.

We are now seeing the accumulation of the players Poles brought in and their talent. Like Jason and Mongo have always preached, build the team inside out. Since Jim Finks assembled the 85 team I have always wanted it that way. Poles did it a strange way but its hard to say it's not working now. Considering our history it's been hard for a lot of Bear fans to buy in but Black Friday happened that woke up everybody that wasn't onboard already. Hard to imagine how much better we can get with players coming off injuries and Caleb hitting his stride.

The national media notices us now.

Wouldn't it be interesting if we had a NE - Chicago SB. I thought the Rams were the best team in the league until they lost to Carolina. Now I'm not sure.

I've been traveling so I don't know if anyone has posted this but last season when we beat the Packers our OL was Boron - Curham-Shelton-Pryor-Wright. What a difference a year makes.

Dexter is not a star but I don't think they are giving up on him anytime soon.

I am speechless right now. We have to beat the Packers, period

Before Dayo got hurt he was taking more inside snaps. I dont disagree on his strength but his contract dictates he stays one more year . So probably him and Jarrett playing the 3T spot with Dexter and new guy manning the NT spot. I havent watch a lot of tape on Dayo but seen some podcasts that said he was more effective on the inside while at Indy. Sweat was taking a lot of heat because of his injury laden performance last year but this year looks a lot better. I think we will have to be patient with Dayo before we can label him a bust.

Before Dayo got hurt he was taking more inside snaps. I dont disagree on his strength but his contract dictates he stays one more year . So probably him and Jarrett playing the 3T spot with Dexter and new guy manning the NT spot. I havent watch a lot of tape on Dayo but seen some podcasts that said he was more effective on the inside while at Indy. Sweat was taking a lot of heat because of his injury laden performance last year but this year looks a lot better. I think we will have to be patient with Dayo before we can label him a bust.

Orange is the type that Poles likes being so athletic but like he did this year he will let the draft dictate his choices. I think we address DE, S, and DT in the top of the draft. I think this draft will focus on defense. OL is set, RB is solid, TE and WRs are set because of the 25 draft. We have 7 picks with 3 top 100 . I think Poles will again do some trade backs to get another top 100 player. With 4 in the top 100 we can fill our biggest needs. I think he may add a LB to that group or another DL. Edmunds and Edwards contracts are Cap friendly after the 26 season as far being able to move on and LB may be a focus this year and next. I still think this team is on draft mode to improve the team and because of the Cap wont be trading anyone to bring in a big contract vet. If Caleb improves our offense is only getting better and will allow the drafted players to work their way into the improving the D. Looking at Draft Buzz's top 100 lots of choices at S, LB, and in the DL that will push us to rely on the draft to improve. If we keep winning our draft position is going to be 25 to 30 and falling in that draft area is Caleb Banks/DE 6-6 330 that would be a perfect fit for DAs defense. Could play both inside and outside. Draft positions will change a lot by January so probably will move up. He will probably be drafted as a 5T before he gets to our spot.

That's a good tape. You have to watch it several times to get to see every Lineman play. Ozzy definitely has improved over the beginning of the season. I think one year of him getting stronger will help him a lot. Some people judge a player by a few of their worst plays but I think you have to look at the over all game of that Player. This is probably the most talented DL we face all year. Nolan Smith, Davis, Carter and Phillips . No OL will ever look good all the time against them but its the results that matter. 281 rushing the ball. Philly hasnt given up that yardage since the 1970s. Theo is healthy now and to give the start to Ozzy does say something to back up your statement. Expectations and patience is important in watching a team grow. Lots of fans wanted another RB with Swift and not drafting a RB until the 7th round. In comparison Swift is not as good as Gibbs and I think Monangai has more sting than Montgomery. This has turned out to be excellent choices for BJs offense. I think they get Swift to redo his contract next year for cap relief because players are going to want to stay here because of BJ and our success. Poles rebuilt the OL in one year with the addition of Ozzy, Thuney, Dalman, Jackson and the improvement of Wright. This happened w/o having to draft a LT with our first two picks of which a lot of pundits wanted.

If he continues to progress of course you're right but I though even as a rookie, he would start at LT after the Jones injury but Theo forced his way in there. I am not going to count him out although I just looked and he isnt signed for next year. There may be a few teams to give him a few bucks considering how tough the LT spot is hard to fill. I think with our success a lot of players will want to come back here even on a minimum deal.