All Aboard.........the Hype Train

[adam]

Ok, I have been tempering my excitement and it is only the preseason but I always felt that there are things you can take away from the preseason even if it is not game outcome related. 

The operation as a whole looks crisper, tighter, and it feels like everyone understands what is going on. Communication looked good, no delay of game penalties or wasted time outs.

The buy in is real. Burdens blocks at the goal line were impressive. If the players have confidence and trust the process, there is another level that can be achieved, something we haven't seen since the Lovie era.

Now this might not equate to wins right away but I feel like once they get on a roll I don't see them getting blown out. They will be in every game.

[Stinger226]

Like you said, organized, no penalties, out in time. The biggest take for me was Caleb was 1-2-3 and out came the ball, he knew where he was suppose to go , players were open. He averaged 2.1 to 2.7 seconds on every pass play. The OTs took their blocks to the outside, as long as Caleb steps up in the pocket, he will have plenty of time. 

[Mongo3451]

[Stinger226]

[adam]

5 hours ago, Stinger226 said:

Like you said, organized, no penalties, out in time. The biggest take for me was Caleb was 1-2-3 and out came the ball, he knew where he was suppose to go , players were open. He averaged 2.1 to 2.7 seconds on every pass play. The OTs took their blocks to the outside, as long as Caleb steps up in the pocket, he will have plenty of time. 

Yeah, the media circus finally picked up on it. The ball was coming out quick and he was decisive. It doesn't matter if the defense has the best pass rushers, they aren't getting there in 2 seconds unless unblocked. 

[CrackerDog]

I was concerned that Caleb not playing in week one was a sign that he was behind schedule.  I saw no evidence of that yesterday.  The D was solid but special teams wasn’t.  All three phases need to be there to maximize wins.  

[Mongo3451]

51 minutes ago, adam said:

It doesn't matter if the defense has the best pass rushers, they aren't getting there in 2 seconds unless unblocked.

Yup.  We are going have to keep it that way 80% plus to activate the deep shots and slow crossers.  Play action needs to be great...

[Stinger226]

Like Adam mentioned, if the QB is on time and out in under 2.4 seconds, the pass rush will not get there in time. The key will be the IOL, if they keep the pocket clean , Caleb will excel. Its just 1-2-3, hit the open receiver or throw it away. I can see less than 40 sacks this year if the OL holds up. 

I dont know who this is (John Middlekrauff) but he's not a Bear pundit ,  he breaks it down real simple.\

 

[AZ54]

If the score was the other way around the media would already be putting the Bills in the Super Bowl.  We’re not that naive here on this board but that game was a clear sign that this coaching staff is different.  So was Caleb.  I might have been the only Bears fan that celebrates when Caleb threw the ball in the dirt after Buffalo blew up the RB screen play.  It was the first time I can recall him understanding don’t take the negative play and  move on to the next play.  

[Stinger226]

2 minutes ago, AZ54 said:

If the score was the other way around the media would already be putting the Bills in the Super Bowl.  We’re not that naive here on this board but that game was a clear sign that this coaching staff is different.  So was Caleb.  I might have been the only Bears fan that celebrates when Caleb threw the ball in the dirt after Buffalo blew up the RB screen play.  It was the first time I can recall him understanding don’t take the negative play and  move on to the next play.  

Absolutely, doing what he was suppose to do. 6-10 detracts from how well he actually did. He had two throw away's, and Rome dropped one. The scheme will get players open and a better OL keeps Caleb on time and in rhythm. That works against better talented players also.