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BJ was saying he starts out well and then wears down as the game goes on and starts screwing up. Theo will be the starter going out of the bye week. They gave him a shot and now go to phase 2.

What makes good players great is consistency. He needs to do this for the season. The Washington game will be a test to his mental focus.

This was an ugly win but remember how hard it is to win in the NFL on the road. Just look at GB, Chargers, Ravens. We are starting to turn losses we would have had in the past and winning those games. We have two weeks to get healthy and make some adjustments to be a better team. So far, I think BJ is showing this is different.

Swift is a third down type of back, he's not a pounder. Better blocking would help.

. He hasnt started out great but with a Loveland injury, you dont get rid of a depth player. The last two yrs he had the best catch percentage with TEs in the league. Not the time to get rid of players that have a good history of play.

If he doesnt pay by the 30th, on the Oct 1st , Ill pay it and get it from him.

Maxx Crosby is a load but has only 2 sacks and 11 pressures on the year. In the first 3 games the only good OL was the Chargers and they were banged up. I think we can scheme and chip Maxx enough to not have him affect the game.

This last game and being O NFC player of the week is at least showing signs he could be great. Not there yet.

Wasnt a lot of talk about LT in the last game. That's a good sign when he has been on the radar this year. I looked at the other 2 LTs we could have drafted and compared to Braxton. https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/braxton-jones/60092#seasonStatsWidget https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/aireontae-ersery/129649#seasonStatsWidget https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/josh-simmons/88924#seasonStatsWidget https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/josh-conerly-jr./163291#seasonStatsWidget https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/anthony-belton/143985 These are the LTs drafted between our first round pick and before Ozzy Trapilo. Simmons has did well but the rest are not excelling at LT. Note Belton is playing RT. Whether you like PFF or not, it gives a decent view to compare. As I have said before, Braxton is an average LT in the NFL. We need an upgrade but it could be worst. I remember some people saying we should have drafted Ersery, he has not looked good at all but at least he is playing.

The Raiders can be had thru the air and are decent against the run. They have 7 sacks of which 4 were in the first game against the Patriots.( we have 5) They average 350 passing yards against them. Jeanty is averaging less than 50 yards a game at 3.1 yards a carry. Geno Smith isnt special, 4 TDs and 4 Ints. Is averaging 12 yards a game running the ball. The Raiders offense is averaging 18 points a game, Being on the road may not be an advantage because of the transient crowd that go to games. Lots of Bear fans will be there. 38-16 Bears will win Caleb 4 TDs.

I think its going to end up a home game for the Bears. Many ticket holders are transients and not LV residents. More Bear fans than Raiders fans. IMO

Im not saying I dislike Skat, I would love to have him but we didnt draft him.

A little early to judge a current draft. after 3 games?

After the the 9.17 minute drive, I felt more comfortable but was jumpy before that. I think they were all in.

We are never as bad as our worst game or as good as our best game but we are slowly getting the Ben Johnson offense progressing to what it will end up being. I think after the bye week, things will start being consistent. The defense has a lot of injuries which affects its performance but this game was more physical and the turnovers showed up. The Cowboys defense was bad but no one is condemning what their offense is capable of. The turnovers killed them . If our offense scores first it takes teams out of their running game of which we are still bad at it. Gordon and Edwards will help a lot when they get back.

1.3 mil dead cap / save 7.5 mil

Game ball goes to Sewell for taking out Lamb early in the game.

Is that Scott?

I had to take a break from all the negativity. I normally absorb all the Bears content I can but everywhere is blowing up. I felt bad after the game, I didnt want to keep robbing my positive nature by constantly tormenting myself. Im not saying, its not deserved but trying to find something positive to jump on and haven't found it. In saying all of that, I have hope we can put it together and punch out a win. I think Caleb and Rome have big games with the TEs actually getting involved this week. 34-29 Bears. Dallas's defense is as bad as ours, so we got a shot.

Okay thanks, so the software decides the IR eligible.

I think the Ben Johnson effect will take some time but I have always been a Poles supporter but lost that yesterday. He's not going anywhere so all my criticism will be lost. Caleb played better this week than last but the rest of the roster has been exposed.