Thank god the Vikings lost to the Bucs today. After the Bears got destroyed by the Packers 37-3, they are tied with the Pack and Vikings at 5-5 atop the NFC North. The Bears are LUCKY they play in such a shitty division.
The big question that Lovie Smith needs to answer IMMEDIATELY IS: What happened to the Super Bowl defense of two years ago?
Not only did the Bears not stop the pass (they haven’t all season), but they couldn’t stop the running game as Ryan Grant ran for 145 yards and a touchdown. Grant had only rushed for over 100 yards one game the entire season and was averaging 3.6 yards a carry. Today? He averaged 5.8 yards a carry and was constantly getting into the second level, being tackled by a defensive back.
Kyle Orton struggled today and was only 13/26 for 133 yards. I think he just wasn’t ready to play and was seen hobbling on his ankle multiple times.
Maybe Grossman should have gotten another start who knows? I am personally happy Orton was out there after Grossman’s performance last week. Orton should get re-evaluated this week and we’ll go from there.
But that doesn’t matter. What matters is that the Bears defense has gone from a top 5team in 2006 to 28th in 2007 to 19th so far this year.
How do you hold Chris Johnson and LenDale White to a combined 20 yards last week and then let the Packers run for 200 yards?
And if I were a fantasy football owner I would always start my quarterback against the Bears. After making Kerry Collins look like the best quarterback in the league last week, Aaron Rodgers was 23-30 for 227 yards and 2 touchdowns.
This was the same Aaron Rodgers who threw 0 touchdowns and 150 yards last week and was constantly running for his life as the Vikings defenders were always in the backfield.
I don’t know if it’s the players or the defensive scheme but something’s got to change. Troy Aikman and Joe Buck both said that Ron Rivera didn’t get enough credit for what he did in 2006.
Ever since Bob Babich took over last year the defense hasn't been as good. It’s the same players but a different coordinator. Hmmm…….
Another important point. Where are you Devin Hester? Do you care about punt and kick returning anymore? Or are you trying to be the next star receiver?
The more work Hester gets at receiver, the less effective he is as a kick and punt returner. Hester might evolve into a great slot receiver in the next couple of years, but the Bears desperately need his electrifying returns that in the past resulted in touchdowns and great field position.
In the past couple of games, teams haven’t kicked away from him. They kick it to him because he hasn’t done anything with it. Below, Hester is trying to make a sic acrobatic catch. He didn't.
Lovie and special teams coordinator Dave Taub need to discuss this situation ASAP.
If Hester is still ineffective they have to consider putting someone else at returner, maybe Garrett Wolfe?
The Bears are at St. Louis next week in what looks to be a must win game because I don’t see the Bears winning the following Sunday at Minnesota with this type of performance.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Bears humiliated by Packers
Posted by UISJMC Chiakulas at 2:58 PM
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The bears did look absolutely terrible. I am also wondering what happened to the bears defense. I couldn't believe how well the packers were able to run all over them. They made it look extremely easy. I know the issue discussed with the bears success is always the offense but the defense definitely needs to be re-evaluated.
Love the blog man!
If I were Lovie Smith I would re-evaluate Babich's performance at the end of this season if the defense doesn't improve dramatically.
The reason the Bears went to the Super Bowl in 2006 was because their defense was dominant and carried them.
Orton won some games earlier this season by himself but with that gimpy ankle of his, he won't be doing that anytime soon.
Holla.
We are lucky that the Vikings lost. But you're right I dunno what has happened to the d. Especially giving up 200 yds on the ground this wk. It was just an all around crappy performance in a huge game. Hopefully we'll take advantage of playing stl next week and get back on track.
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