Preseason Week 1 Game Thread - Bears at Bills, NFLN, Sat, 8-12, 12pm Central

[adam]

We might get to see Caleb for a series or two in this one. Another decent opponent in the Bills, and an away game. 

 

[Mongo3451]

I'd play the starters the entire first half.

[ASHKUM BEAR]

Wannstedt on the score said he heard 30-35 min in the next two games is the plan.  We will see next Saturday 

[Stinger226]

  On 8/2/2024 at 11:30 PM, ASHKUM BEAR said:

Wannstedt on the score said he heard 30-35 min in the next two games is the plan.  We will see next Saturday 

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I missed most of the interview but heard someone mention 48 snaps. I thought it was Wanny but probably Spegs.

[adam]

  On 8/2/2024 at 11:33 PM, Stinger226 said:

I missed most of the interview but heard someone mention 48 snaps. I thought it was Wanny but probably Spegs.

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Wow 48 is quite a bit. It actually makes more sense for a snap count or passing plays than using time or quarters.

[BearFan PHX]

Ive been hearing between 45 and 55 snaps in preseason in total. Maybe thats what they meant by 48, for the entire preseason?

[adam]

60 seems like the league wide average for a QB, so a game's worth for the entire preseason makes sense. If that is a little less like 45-55 or 48, that makes sense. 48 in the next game seems like a lot though.

[BearFan PHX]

  On 8/3/2024 at 10:26 PM, adam said:

60 seems like the league wide average for a QB, so a game's worth for the entire preseason makes sense. If that is a little less like 45-55 or 48, that makes sense. 48 in the next game seems like a lot though.

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for sure.

[adam]

 

https://twitter.com/Schrock_And_Awe/status/1820469838143500747

 

[adam]

Depth Chart

[BearFan PHX]

Let's go!

[Mongo3451]

Run play was the correct call.  It should not have been a deep set slow developing run play.  The OL win the LOS and Waldron blew it.

[BearFan PHX]

nice to see Caleb look calm and in control on the first drive. The blitz beating improvisation to Swift is typical Caleb, and the deep curl bullet to DJ was right on time and location with good velocity, the kind of precision we are not used to seeing - amazing.

Great first drive for Caleb.

[BearFan PHX]

GREAT throw across his body to Kmet WOW

[BearFan PHX]

Caleb with a nice scramble! And then a great rhythm throw to DJ who dropped it.

Caleb look in control out there. So nice to see a Chicago QB look like this.

[ASHKUM BEAR]

  On 8/10/2024 at 5:32 PM, BearFan PHX said:

Caleb with a nice scramble! And then a great rhythm throw to DJ who dropped it.

Caleb look in control out there. So nice to see a Chicago QB look like this.

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I am glad I checked this page because I figured it was an evening game.  Glad for dvr, starting the game from the beginning lol.

[Pixote]

  On 8/10/2024 at 5:32 PM, BearFan PHX said:

Caleb with a nice scramble! And then a great rhythm throw to DJ who dropped it.

Caleb look in control out there. So nice to see a Chicago QB look like this.

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I'd be more impressed if he had hit the open receiver in the end zone instead of the Bears having to kick another FG.

Good start for Caleb. I'm just happy he made it through his first experience without getting injured. We need to get this OL fixed.

On another note, I see our new DC calling plays on the sideline. Interesting, and unexpected. 

[BearFan PHX]

Pix, can you say more about which play he missed the WR open in the end zone? When the game is done Im gonna rewind and try to find the play.

[Stinger226]

Just got back from Sturgis just in time to see the game.

Caleb looked in control and nice throws. (two were dropped)

They seem to want to get V Jones indocternaded in the offence. 

Are able to pressure the QB

Can run the ball

[BearFan PHX]

Velus with another fumble, and a turf monster tackle where he forgot for a minute that he could get up.

The guy is fast but a liability.

[Stinger226]

Waldron must want to take advantage of his speed as far as putting him at RB. He didnt play his first game what suggests he already made the team. Fumbling will give him a quick exit if it continues.

[Stinger226]

Our depth seems to be better than past yrs. Who sticks around out of  the backups?

[Pixote]

  On 8/10/2024 at 6:57 PM, BearFan PHX said:

Pix, can you say more about which play he missed the WR open in the end zone? When the game is done Im gonna rewind and try to find the play.

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There was 2:24 remaining in the second quarter. The third down was the last play he would make before being taken out of the game.

He was pressured. Overthrew Rome in the end zone. Would have been a tough throw, but one a top QB should make, even under pressure. That is why we drafted him. His ability to make tough throws under pressure. Hey, it is his first game. I'm disappointed he didn't hit Rome for the touchdown. That would have been the icing on the cake. He had a good game to build on going forward.

[Pixote]

Booker is the real deal. It's going to be fun watching him mature. Poles made an awesome pick.

[BearFan PHX]

  On 8/10/2024 at 8:22 PM, Pixote said:

There was 2:24 remaining in the second quarter. (Made a mistake, it was 2:24 left in the 1st quarter).The third down was the last play he would make before being taken out of the game.

He was pressured. Overthrew Rome in the end zone. Would have been a tough throw, but one a top QB should make, even under pressure. That is why we drafted him. His ability to make tough throws under pressure. Hey, it is his first game. I'm disappointed he didn't hit Rome for the touchdown. That would have been the icing on the cake. He had a good game to build on going forward.

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thank you, Ill look again