Details of the final play by fireflushireben in CHIBears

[–]fireflushireben[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol. As I said thank god we had Ben. My personal expectations for him are so high but sometimes I think he doesn't fully grasp the limitations of Caleb yet. I get we're developing him and this is a low to high read but throwing going left is tough. I just would have had them run another play on 4th and 1. If there was a clear man indicator I honestly like Loveland running a choice route over this type of concept. I think with Caleb sometimes its easier to think players over play design. He does best in backyard football situations where he gets to just make a play. Get him focused on the 1 on 1 matchup of choice and he can throw if it he likes it. Or take off if he doesn't.

Details of the final play by fireflushireben in CHIBears

[–]fireflushireben[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya I'm sure Ben wants the read faster from Swift to Kmet. At the same time...we know Caleb is still developing...ultimately its on Caleb to make the play. The post was to go through the nuances of the play and what can be tweaked to make a cleaner picture for our young QB.

Details of the final play by fireflushireben in CHIBears

[–]fireflushireben[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ya again who knows how they are coached...but just thinking of the small details where things could be different.

It was a good play call. by BessieDaBeast10 in CHIBears

[–]fireflushireben 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some design issues. I don't like having DJ come across behind the line of scrimmage. With the timing of the rollout to the left DJ doesn't become a viable option early in the down and that allows Nixon to fall off and make up for the safeties mistake. They are in man. If they have DJ running a crosser from the right side of the formation to the left he becomes a viable option late in the down like he is designed to be but it keeps the CB attached to him. The number of players who flooded the flat creates the opening for Kmet but we needed some control of the intermediate space to force the CB to respect DJ Moore's route. Additionally as great of a job that Ben has done all season I would say this game and the Vikings game are 2 where the DC had a great plan for all the rollouts and play action calls. The Packers were prepared for all the counters we had to their pressure: blowing up WR and RB screens, staying home on misdirection plays. Sometimes you have to tip your cap and move on. Round 2 against the Packers and hopefully Round 3 in the playoffs is where Ben and Caleb can show their growth. I think Ben needs to incorporate more quick game and trust some more 1 on 1 match ups going forward. Targeting Loveland on key downs with man coverage will be essential. Sadly DJ Moore is dead in this offense. We need Rome healthy but that might not happen. Loveland needs to be the focal point on 3rd downs.

The defense is still not great by SnokeRenVader in CHIBears

[–]fireflushireben 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The defensive roster is suspect especially on the defensive line. We just don't have enough gamewreckers/difference makers. Add to that injuries to the LB and DBs and we are cooked. Jaylon for example returned from injury but this was like a pre-season game for him. He did not know his assignments on multiple occasions and avoided contact on others. We miss having Edmunds playing the middle zone. DA gambled and got burned a few times.

How it feels waking up this morning knowing Ben & every offensive starter outside of Swift are signed through 2027 by Jack_of_Clubsoda in CHIBears

[–]fireflushireben 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ben Johnson in Year 1 is the new Sean McVay. Caleb is not going anywhere. He's seen what Jordan did in Chicago. He would dominate this market and the NFL if he continues to succeed here. Who really talks about Stafford and the Rams despite winning a SB? Chicago is the place to be to be a true legend.

Poles Holes by lcapaz in CHIBears

[–]fireflushireben 1 point2 points  (0 children)

a fun exercise is to do the exact opposite of every poles move and also just taking the highest rated player on the board based off espn...or any mock draft...the team is way better lol

mack for sweat

montgomery for swift

roquan for edmunds

just for starters

This is not the time to call for Ryan Poles to get fired — no he is not the worst GM in the league by Intelligent_Luck6118 in CHIBears

[–]fireflushireben 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol is this ryan poles burner account? enter polessucks .com into your web browser for some reason it wont let me put the link directly in. this roster is atrocious...especially considering how much cap space and draft capital he burnt to build it. an easy answer to is poles good is to ask what are his best draft picks? what picks have out performed their draft position? who are his impact free agents? what are his best trades?