Monthly Archives: November 2013

Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times suggests that past history may reflect future earnings: “The biggest test remaining for [quarterback Josh] McCown is staying power. Even in [Marc] Trestman’s offense, the line between success and failure is as fine as … Continue reading →

It's not hard to figure out what Brad Bigg at the Chicago Tribune is getting at here: “Is Joe Flacco’s performance this season a cautionary tale about signing quarterbacks to mega contracts or is he just going through a difficult … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune accurately makes this prediction: “The Bears cannot stop the run effectively in their base Cover-2 defense. With seven defenders in the box, they are getting overpowered. Injuries certainly play a big part in it … Continue reading →

Quarterback Josh McCown comments on dealing with the windy conditions at Soldier Field. Via Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune: “'It messes with your mind,' McCown said. '[head coach] Marc [Trestman] made a comment, ‘When it’s breezy, swing easy,’ before … Continue reading →

Rick Morrissey at the Chicago Sun-Times points to what he sees as quarterback Josh McCown's deficiencies: “But that doesn’t mean McCown is the better fit. It means he hasn’t tried to go beyond the limits of his abilities, which is … Continue reading →

Offense The Bears were really dominated at the line of scrimmage as it looked to me like the Ravens generally played to stop Matt Forte on the run, especially early. Their tight man-to-man coverage in the defensive backfield stifled Bears … Continue reading →

Via Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune: “Sit down. Chill. Let it heal. Ice and stim. Take a Tylenol. Have a Coke and a smile. Just let it heal.”

Offense The Bears came out trying to run Matt Forte. To my eye they had the most success when they attacked the edges of the Lions defense with him. The failure to run on first down today hurt the Bears … Continue reading →

Almost a week after the incident and Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune is still writing about how Bear head coach Marc Trestman went for it on fourth and inches inside the Bears 35 yard line last week. I don’t … Continue reading →

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune on the Bears situation at defensive end now that Shea McClellin has injured his hamstring: “With converted three-technique Corey Wootton likely to remain at tackle, rookie David Bass is a leading candidate to start … Continue reading →